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FINANCIAL YEAR 2019 HIGHLIGHTS
GROUP FUM
MARKET CAPITALISATION
DIVIDENDS
FULLY FRANKED DIVIDENDS IN 19 YEARS
CASH & INVESTMENTS
NET LOSS AFTER TAX
1. Attributable to members for year ended 30 June 2019
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$1.58b
$200m
6.75cps
$222m
$111m
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EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019CONTENTS
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CORPORATE DIRECTORY
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
EUROZ LIMITED BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EUROZ GROUP STRUCTURE
EUROZ SECURITIES LIMITED – MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT
CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS
EUROZ SECURITIES LIMITED – DIRECTOR PROFILES
ENTRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
WESTOZ FUNDS MANAGEMENT
PRODIGY INVESTMENT PARTNERS
FLINDERS INVESTMENT PARTNERS
DALTON STREET CAPITAL
EQUUS POINT CAPITAL
EUROZ CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
FINANCIAL REPORT
ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EUROZ LIMITED CONTACT DETAILS
CORPORATE DIRECTORY
REGISTERED OFFICE
LEVEL 18 ALLUVION
58 MOUNTS BAY ROAD
PERTH WA 6000
TELEPHONE: +61 8 9488 1400
FACSIMILE: +61 8 9488 1477
EMAIL:
INFO@EUROZ.COM
SHARE REGISTRY
COMPUTERSHARE INVESTOR
SERVICES PTY LTD
LEVEL 11
172 ST GEORGES TERRACE
PERTH WA 6000
TELEPHONE: 1300 787 575
AUDITORS
PKF PERTH
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
LEVEL 4
35 HAVELOCK STREET
WEST PERTH WA 6005
TELEPHONE: +61 8 9426 8999
BANKERS
WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
109 ST GEORGE’S TERRACE
PERTH WA 6000
SECURITIES EXCHANGE LISTINGS
EUROZ LIMITED SHARES ARE LISTED
ON THE AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE
(ASX: EZL)
WEBSITE ADDRESS
WWW.EUROZ.COM
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
WWW.EUROZ.COM/INVESTOR-RELATIONS/
CORPORATE-GOVERNANCE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ANDREW MCKENZIE
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
JAY HUGHES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GREG CHESSELL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RUSSELL KANE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SIMON YEO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ANTHONY BRITTAIN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ROBERT BLACK
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
COMPANY SECRETARY
ANTHONY HEWETT
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EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019• Equus Point Capital
Our third fund launched in November
2018 has reported a strong start with
5.6% gross investment performance
for this period and is meeting all
expectations. This systematic market
neutral strategy seeks to achieve
consistent, steady returns with low
volatility in all types of markets. With
return expectations for most markets
decreasing and under significant
pressure we believe this defensive
strategy will become increasingly
attractive in the next few years.
SUMMARY
Euroz Limited now employs 104 staff
across our many businesses as we
continue to pursue our very deliberate
and incremental diversification
strategy. To achieve our aim of building
real diversification into our overall
business we are cognisant that we
need to significantly grow our wealth
management FUM and also grow
meaningful FUM in our Prodigy business.
All of our businesses are facing continued
industry consolidation and structural
change, some of which we have foreseen
and some continue to surprise. We must
remain vigilant and open minded to
these changes and provide expertise and
capital as required.
Euroz Limited has now paid $222 million
in fully franked dividends to shareholders
across our 19-year history.
I would once again like to sincerely thank
our staff for their significant efforts and
who as our largest shareholders remain
committed to growing this proudly
Western Australian diversified financial
services company.
across our 18 year history.
Andrew McKenzie
Executive Chairman
EUROZ LIMITED REPORTED
A BREAK EVEN RESULT FOR
THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 2019. HEADLINE
PROFITABILITY HAS BEEN
NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY THE
MARK-TO-MARKET OF OUR
VARIOUS INVESTMENTS.
In comparison to last year’s excellent
result we would categorise this year’s
underlying profitability as a reasonable
result in somewhat challenging markets.
Underlying “cash” profits of
approximately $9.5 million were offset by
-$9.6 million “non-cash” after tax losses
from the mark-to-market of investments
resulting in a $107,685 net loss after tax
attributable to members.
Our underlying cash profitability enabled
your Directors to declare and pay a final
fully franked dividend of 5 cents per
share (cps) which combined with the
interim dividend of 1.75 cps brings the
full year dividend to 6.75 cps (previous
year 11 cps).
Funds Under Management (FUM) growth
was driven by Euroz Securities and
Entrust Wealth Management (Entrust)
resulting in Group FUM increasing by 8%
to $1.58 billion from $1.46 billion last year.
We provide specific business updates
as follows:
EUROZ SECURITIES
After two very good years our securities
business has experienced a modestly
profitable year with brokerage revenues
down approximately 10% on the previous
year and Equity Capital Market (ECM)
raisings of $469 million versus $837
million in the prior period. FUM growth
in our private client business continues
to make progress and was up 19% to
$357 million.
ENTRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Entrust reported a pleasing improvement
in FUM of 10% and a modest increase in
profitability versus the previous year. Post
the Hayne Royal Commission Entrust has
seen a recent increase in potential smaller
acquisitions and more realistic price
expectations from sellers.
WESTOZ FUNDS MANAGEMENT
After two years of excellent investment
performance Westoz Investment
Company Limited (Westoz) and
Ozgrowth Limited (Ozgrowth) have
experienced a year of consolidation.
Their respective gross investment
performance of -2.2% and -9.3% for
the financial year compares to -12.7%
for the Small Resources Accumulation
Index and 1.92% for the Small Ordinaries
Accumulation Index for the same period.
Whilst there was no performance fee
income to the manager during this period
we remain optimistic on resources and
Western Australia in general and the
opportunity for outperformance in the
coming year.
In the past 14 years Westoz and
Ozgrowth have returned $157 million
in fully franked dividends to their
shareholders.
PRODIGY INVESTMENT PARTNERS
Our Prodigy joint venture has
experienced some headwinds resulting
from continual change in the domestic
funds management industry. The
internalisation of some investment
strategies by Industry funds, the current
disruption in some advice businesses
and a period of underperformance from
alternative funds in general has resulted
in modest growth in FUM to $119 million
over the period. We are however pleased
with the relative performance of all our
funds during the period and are reassured
that our predominantly retail distribution
capability will provide increased flow
opportunities during this volatile period
of change. We have recently increased
our sales team to further penetrate the
retail market. We currently have three
boutique partners:
• Flinders Investment Partners
Gross investment performance
of 4.6% for the financial year and
performance since inception of
14.5% p.a. Top quartile 1, 2 and 3 year
investment performance has seen
increasingly retail platform FUM flows
with year end FUM of $27 million.
The fund received an upgraded
rating to “Recommended” by Lonsec
Research in February 2019. The
Flinders sales pipeline is strong
with good FUM flow expected in the
coming months.
• Dalton Street Capital
Gross investment performance of
-2.5% for the financial year and
12.4% calendar year to date. In a
very difficult period for managed
futures and alternative investments in
general Dalton reports that its 3 year
performance (since inception) makes
it the number one ranked managed
futures strategy in Australia. When
this extended period of low volatility
in global markets inevitably turns we
believe that Dalton Street will once
again have the opportunity to post
strong absolute performance numbers
and that fund inflows will then follow.
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EUROZ GROUP FUNDS
UNDER MANAGEMENT
(FUM)
Funds
Management
($346m)
Euroz Securities
Wealth Management
($357m)
Entrust
Wealth
Management
($881m)
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01/07/2017 as no longer a corporate authorised representative.
PFM ($24m) Precision Funds Managment removed from
WIC ($156m)
Dalton Street ($88m)
Equus ($4m)
OZG ($71m)
Euroz ($357m)
Flinders ($27m)
Entrust ($881m)
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B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
EUROZ LIMITED DIRECTORS PROFILES
ANDREW M CKE NZI E
JAY H UGHES
R USSELL KAN E
EX E CUTIVE C HA IRMAN
EXEC UTIVE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Andrew is Executive Chairman of Euroz
Limited, Euroz Securities Limited, Westoz
Funds Management Pty Ltd and is an
Executive Director of Dalton Street
Capital, Prodigy Investment Partners,
Flinders Investment Partners and Equus
Point Capital. Andrew is a board member
of the PLC Foundation and a PLC Council
member. Andrew holds a Bachelor of
Economics from the University of
Western Australia (UWA) and is an
individual member (MSAFAA) of
Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers
Association of Australia (SAFAA).
Jay has worked in stockbroking since
1986, starting his career on the trading
floor. He is Non-Executive Chairman of
Westoz Investment Company Limited
and Ozgrowth Limited and an Executive
Director of Westoz Funds Management,
Euroz Securities Limited and Prodigy
Investment Partners. He is an Institutional
Adviser specialising in promoting
Australian stocks to international clients.
Jay holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied
Finance and Investment from the Financial
Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).
He was recognised as an affiliate of
the ASX in December 2000 and is an
individual member (MSAFAA) of SAFAA.
Russell has worked in the stockbroking
industry since 1994 and joined Euroz
Securities in 2001. Russell is an Executive
Director of Euroz Limited and Euroz
Securities Limited. He holds a Bachelor of
Business from Edith Cowan University and
is responsible for servicing both domestic
institutions and high net worth clients,
with a particular emphasis on WA based
resources and industrials stocks.
SIM ON YEO
RO B BLACK
GR EG CHE SSE LL
EX E CUTIVE D IR E CTOR
EXEC UTIVE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Simon has worked in the Stockbroking
industry since 1993. In November 2000
he established the Private Client Division
of Euroz Securities Limited before
moving to a specialised role within
our Institutional Sales division in 2013.
Simon is an Executive Director of Euroz
Limited and Euroz Securities Limited.
Simon holds a Bachelor of Commerce
from UWA and was previously a chartered
accountant. He is also on the board of
The Australian Chamber Orchestra
(ACO). Simon is the Chairman of the
Audit and Risk Committee.
Rob has been working in the stockbroking
industry since 1995 and has spent time
based in Sydney, Melbourne and London.
Rob is the Managing Director of Euroz
Securities and Head of our Institutional
Sales division and is responsible for
servicing domestic and international
institutions. Rob is a Director of Entrust
Wealth Management. Rob holds a
Bachelor of Business in Finance and
Accounting from Edith Cowan University
and is a Graduate of the Australian
Institute of Company Directors (AICD).
Greg is a Director in the Corporate
Finance Team of Euroz Securities. Greg
was previously an Analyst and Head of
Research at Euroz, a position he held since
Euroz Securities commenced operations.
Greg worked as geologist in WA for 10
years prior to entering the stockbroking
industry in 1995. Greg is an Executive
Director of Euroz Limited and Euroz
Securities Limited. Greg holds a Bachelor
of Applied Science in Geology from the
University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)
and a Graduate Diploma in Business from
Curtin University. Greg is a member of the
Audit and Risk Committee.
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EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019ANTHONY BRI TTA IN
EX E C UTIV E DIRE CTOR
Anthony is the Chief Operating and
Financial Officer and an Executive
Director of Euroz Limited, Euroz Securities
Limited, Entrust Wealth Management,
Prodigy Investment Partners, Flinders
Investment Partners, Dalton Street Capital
and Equus Point Capital. Prior to joining
Euroz, Anthony spent 7 years with a WA
based stockbroker. Anthony started his
career with KPMG (and antecedent firm
Touche Ross) with transfers to Guam and
Singapore. He then worked in London
and Singapore for 7 years with a UK fund
manager. Anthony holds a Bachelor of
Commerce from UWA, is a member of
Chartered Accountants Australia and New
Zealand (CA), holds a Graduate Diploma
in Applied Finance and Investment from
FINSIA, is a Graduate of AICD and is an
individual member (MSAFAA) of SAFAA.
Anthony is a member of the Audit and
Risk Committee. Anthony is a member
of the professional conduct tribunal of
the SAFAA and is a panel member of
the Markets Disciplinary Panel (MDP) of
the Australian Securities and Investment
Commission (ASIC).
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STRUCTURE
S T O C K B R O K I N G ,
C O R P O R A T E F I N A N C E A N D
W E A LT H M A N A G E M E N T
F U N D S
M A N A G E M E N T
EUROZ
SE CUR ITIES
100%
E NTRU ST
WE ALTH
M ANAG EM ENT
100%
PR OD IGY
IN VE STMENT
PARTN ER S
80%
WESTOZ
FU N DS
MA NAGEMEN T
100%
FLINDER S
INVESTM ENT
PARTNERS
DA LTON
ST REE T
CA P I TAL
EQ UU S
PO IN T
CA PI TAL
OZG ROWTH
LIMITE D
40.58%
WESTOZ
IN VESTMENT
COMPANY
LIMIT ED
26.25%
DALTON STREET CAPITAL
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EUROZ SECURITIES LIMITED
M A N A G I N G
D I R E C T O R ’ S R E P O R T
All of the above continue to increase the
complexity of the regulatory environment
under which we operate.
I am confident that our specialised
business model places us well not only to
adapt, but to win business as a result of
these changes and further put us in good
stead against our competitors - many of
which do not have the financial strength
we are fortunate to possess as a part of
the larger Euroz Limited group.
I would like to thank all my fellow
Directors and all staff of Euroz Securities
for their continued efforts which have
delivered a pleasing result for the period,
but more importantly have set us up well
to deliver further good results in the years
ahead.
Rob Black
Managing Director
THE 2019 FINANCIAL YEAR
REPRESENTS THE 19TH
CONSECUTIVE PROFITABLE
YEAR FOR EUROZ SECURITIES
– WHICH REPRESENTS
THE STOCKBROKING AND
CORPORATE FINANCE
FUNCTION OF EUROZ LIMITED.
Over this period we have continued to
deliver on our long term strategy, that
being to leverage deal flow in WA related
companies through high quality research,
dealing and corporate finance services.
Quality research is the foundation of
our business, and we are fortunate to
have a stable team of highly regarded
analysts identifying and researching
quality companies relevant to our
investment universe.
Our Institutional Sales team have long
standing and strong relationships
with major domestic and international
institutional investors. We act as their
“eyes and ears” in Western Australia for
these investors, and a number of these
relationships with clients have been in
place since the inception of our business.
The Private Client dealing team is the
largest department in our firm with our
team of advisors dealing and advising
for a predominately high net worth client
base, leveraging our niche research and
corporate products while expanding their
wealth management capabilities
Our Corporate Finance department
commands a dominant position in
WA Equity Capital Markets (ECM) and
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
advisory services.
Euroz Securities delivered a net profit
after tax of $4.7 million compared
to the previous year’s result of $11.8
million. Brokerage revenue was down
approximately 10% on the previous year,
and ECM raisings totalled $469 million
of new equity raised for corporate
clients versus $837 million over the
previous year.
Funds under management (FUM) within
Euroz Securities grew by 19% over the
period to $357 million.
In the context of our 2 stellar previous
years, this year can be described as a
modestly profitable result.
There are many well publicised changes
happening across our industry, including:
• New educational standards for retail
advisors under FASEA;
• Legislative changes resulting from
the Royal Commission into Financial
Services;
• Emergence of new competitors and
consolidation of existing ones;
• Increasing cost pressures including
ASIC industry funding;
• Pending code of ethics membership
and ongoing obligations; and
• Increased engagement with ASIC
and their priority items for the next
two years.
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EUROZ SECURITIES LIMITED
C O R P O R A T E
T R A N S A C T I O N S
Supporting our clients on major transactions during FY2019.
P L A C E M E N T
& A N R E O
$60 MILLION
L E A D M A N A G E R
& U N D E R W R I T E R
Euroz Securities Ltd
P L A C E M E N T
$25 MILLION
J O I N T L E A D
M A N A G E R
Euroz Securities Ltd
P L A C E M E N T
& A N R E O
$35.1 MILLION
J O I N T L E A D
M A N A G E R
P L A C E M E N T
$74.4 MILLION
L E A D M A N A G E R
& U N D E R W R I T E R
Euroz Securities Ltd
Euroz Securities Ltd
JUL 18
AUG 18
SEP 18
OCT 18
P L A C E M E N T
P R I VA T E P L A C E M E N T
P L A C E M E N T
$27 MILLION
L E A D M A N A G E R
$6.3 MILLION
L E A D M A N A G E R
$43.2 MILLION
J O I N T L E A D M A N A G E R
& U N D E R W R I T E R
A C Q U I S I T I O N B Y
E A G L E V I E W
T E C H N O L O G I E S I N C .
$136.8 MILLION
F I N A N C I A L
A D V I S E R
Euroz Securities Ltd
Euroz Securities Ltd
Euroz Securities Ltd
Euroz Securities Ltd
OCT 18
OCT 18
DEC 18
DEC 18
P L A C E M E N T
P L A C E M E N T
$50 MILLION
J O I N T L E A D M A N A G E R
$31.5 MILLION
L E A D M A N A G E R
Euroz Securities Ltd
Euroz Securities Ltd
P L A C E M E N T
& A N R E O
$30.9 MILLION
C O - M A N A G E R
P L A C E M E N T
$4 MILLION
L E A D M A N A G E R
Euroz Securities Ltd
Euroz Securities Ltd
FEB 19
FEB 19
APR 19
APR 19
P L A C E M E N T
$25 MILLION
L E A D M A N A G E R
P L A C E M E N T
$15 MILLION
J O I N T L E A D M A N A G E R
P L A C E M E N T
$18 MILLION
J O I N T L E A D M A N A G E R
P L A C E M E N T
$16.2 MILLION
J O I N T L E A D M A N A G E R
Euroz Securities Ltd
Euroz Securities Ltd
Euroz Securities Ltd
Euroz Securities Ltd
MAY 19
MAY 19
MAY 19
JUN 19
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E U R O Z S E C U R I T I E S
DIRECTOR PROFILES
ANDREW C LAYTO N
BE N LAI RD
B RI AN BATES
EX E CUTIVE D IR E CTOR
EXEC UTIVE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Andrew is a Research Analyst specialising
in resource companies. He worked as a
geologist for five years in both exploration
and mine roles in a variety of commodities
including gold and graphite. He has been
in the stockbroking industry since 1995.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science
(Hons) in Geology from Melbourne
University as well as a Diploma in
Finance from FINSIA.
Ben has worked in the stockbroking
industry since 2002. He is a Research
Analyst responsible for covering industrial
companies. He holds a Bachelor of
Science, a Post Graduate Diploma in
Finance from FINSIA and a Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Brian has over 21 years of experience
in stockbroking, investment and
superannuation management. Brian holds
a Bachelor of Commerce from UWA, and
was previously a chartered accountant
before moving in to investment
management. Brian is a senior member
of the Private Client Division and offers
a comprehensive wealth management
service to high net worth individuals.
BRI AN BERESFORD
BE N STATHA M
CA MER ON MUR R AY
EX E CUTIVE D IR E CTOR
EXEC UTIVE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
HE A D O F COR POR ATE FINAN CE
Brian is the Head of our Corporate Finance
Division. Prior to joining Euroz in 2011,
Brian was a Partner at PwC where he led
the Corporate Finance and M&A practice
in Western Australia. He has provided
corporate advice to clients across the
resources, mining services, engineering
and technology sectors for over 20 years.
Brian holds a Masters in Finance from
London Business School, a Bachelor
of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws
from UWA.
Ben completed a Bachelor of Economics
from UWA before commencing
employment with Macquarie Bank in 2000
where he left for Euroz in 2009 as one of
their top advisors. Ben is a senior member
of our Private Client Division and services
high net worth families. Ben holds a
Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and
Investment from FINSIA.
Cameron has over 20 years-experience in
financial services and is a senior member
of our Private Client Division. Having
graduated from Curtin University with
a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in
Accounting and Finance he has been
at Euroz since 2003. He has continued
his studies through FINSIA and has
completed a Graduate Diploma in Applied
Finance and Investment. Cameron
is an accredited Designated Trading
Representative (DTR) and Responsible
Executive (RE) of Euroz Securities.
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DIRECTOR PROFILES
CHRI S WEBSTER
DAV ID R ILEY
GAVIN ALLEN
EX E CUTIVE D IR E CTOR
HE A D O F PR IVATE CLIENTS
Chris is the Head of our Private Client
Division. Chris has worked in financial
services since 2003 holding a variety of
positions in sales, operations, risk and
compliance both in Perth and London.
Chris is Managing Director of Entrust
Wealth Management and a Director of the
Euroz Charitable Foundation. Chris holds
a Bachelor of Commerce from UWA, a
Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and
a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate
Governance. Chris is an individual member
(MSAFAA) of SAFAA.
EXEC UTIVE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
David has worked in the Euroz Corporate
Finance team since 2012. Prior to joining
Euroz, David was a senior consultant at
Ernst & Young. David is a member of
the Chartered Accountants Australia and
New Zealand (CA) and holds a Graduate
Diploma of Applied Finance through
Kaplan Professional Education. David has
also completed a Graduate Diploma of
Mineral Exploration Geoscience from the
Curtin University School of Mines and also
holds a Bachelor of Commerce/Science
from the University of Western Australia.
Gavin is a Research Analyst with 15
years experience specialising in detailed
analysis and research of mid cap industrial
companies. Prior to joining Euroz, Gavin
held a senior position in the Corporate
Finance division of a major accounting
firm, specialising in the financial analysis
of mergers and acquisitions. Gavin holds
a Bachelor of Commerce, is a member of
the Chartered Accountants Australia and
New Zealand (CA) and holds a Chartered
Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
JAMES MACKI E
EX E CUTIVE D IR E CTOR
James has been working in the
stockbroking industry since 1998.
James services high net worth investors
and is a senior member of our Private
Client Division. He holds a Bachelor of
Commerce from Curtin University and a
Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and
Investment from FINSIA.
JO N BI SHO P
EXEC UTIVE DIRECTOR
HEAD OF RESEARCH
Jon is the Head of Euroz’ Research
Department. His role as an analyst is
focused on the mining, renewable energy
and oil and gas sectors. He has more
than 10 years technical and commercial
experience within the petroleum and
minerals industries and over 12 years
experience in the financial services
industry. Jon holds a Bachelor of Science
(Hons) in Geology from UWA, as well as a
Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and
Investment from FINSIA.
LU CAS ROB IN SO N
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lucas has been advising in the
stockbroking industry since 1998. Lucas
is a senior member of our Private Client
Division and manages a variety of clients
including high net worth investors. He
holds a Bachelor of Commerce from
UWA with a double major in Finance and
Marketing and a minor in Business Law.
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DIRECTOR PROFILES
NI CK MCGLEW
P ET ER SCHWA RZ B ACH
PAU L COOP ER
EX E CUTIVE D IR E CTOR
EXEC UTIVE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Nick has over 20 years’ experience in
mergers, acquisitions, equity raisings,
corporate and commercial law and
corporate finance with major firms in
Australia and the United States. He holds
a Bachelor of Economics from UWA, a
Bachelor of Laws from Bond University
(First Class Honours) and a Master of
Laws from New York University. Nick is a
senior member of our Corporate Finance
Division.
Peter has been working in the
stockbroking industry since 2006
and is a member of our Institutional
Sales Division. He holds a Bachelor of
Commerce from UWA and has completed
a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance
and Investment from FINSIA. Peter is also
a member of the Chartered Accountants
Australia and New Zealand (CA) and prior
to joining Euroz was a senior accountant
at a Perth chartered accounting firm.
Paul has background in both stockbroking
and investment banking. Prior to equities
dealing he spent time based in Sydney
and Singapore providing structured debt
financing to resource companies. Paul
holds a Bachelor of Commerce, as well
as furthering his education through the
Chartered Financial Analyst program and
Chinese language studies.
RYAN STEWART
TI M BU NN EY
TIM LYON S
EX E CUTIVE D IR E CTOR
EXEC UTIVE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ryan has worked in the broking industry
for 19 years and is a Senior Private Client
Advisor. He commenced at Euroz in 2003
and in that time has built a predominantly
high net worth private client base. He is
also a Director of the Euroz Charitable
Foundation.
Tim has been working in the stockbroking
industry since 2010 and is a member
of our Institutional Sales Division. He
holds a Bachelor of Commerce from
Curtin University majoring in finance and
management. He is currently undertaking
post graduate study in geology and
finance. Tim is a member of SAFAA
institutional broking committee.
Tim has worked in the stockbroking
industry for over 25 years and is a senior
member of our Private Client Division.
Tim was previously Executive Chairman
of Blackswan Equities where his role
included maintaining the firm’s corporate
relationships and servicing his high net
worth private client base. Tim was also a
partner at Porter Western Limited until it
was acquired by Macquarie Bank.
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ENTRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ENTRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
PTY LTD (ENTRUST) WAS
FOUNDED IN 2002. ENTRUST WAS
ACQUIRED BY EUROZ LIMITED IN
JULY 2015 AND PROVIDES HIGH
NET WORTH, FAMILY OFFICE,
SMSF & NFP CLIENTS WITH
TAILORED STRATEGIC, FINANCIAL
PLANNING & INVESTMENT
ADVICE. ENTRUST HAS CLIENT
FUNDS UNDER MANAGEMENT
(FUM) OF $881M AT 30 JUNE 2019.
During the 2019 financial year (FY19) the
management team focus was on growing
the FUM and we are pleased to report
growth in FUM of 10% for the financial year.
Through a combination of revenue growth
and strong focus on cost reduction, Entrust
reported an improvement in profitability
versus the prior year.
Entrust’s primary focus is to continue
organic growth opportunities in the HNW
and Not-for-Profit sector and leverage the
existing capability in the SMSF sector.
We continue to pursue bolt on acquisitions
and have evaluated numerous adviser
acquisition opportunities during the
period. We are starting to see sellers’
price expectations come back to more
realistic levels.
AN D REW F RY
B RA D GO RDO N
EXECU TIVE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Andrew joined Entrust Wealth
Management Pty Ltd in January 2003
and served as Managing Director from
July 2014 until his appointment to
Executive Chairman in December 2017.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from
Murdoch University and was admitted as
a Chartered Accountant by the Chartered
Accountants Australia and New Zealand
(CA) in 1996.
Brad joined Entrust Wealth Management
Pty Ltd as a Senior Investment Adviser
in January 2003 and was appointed an
Executive Director in November of that
year. He has over 30 years experience in
the financial services industry, in financial
planning, stockbroking and trustee
services. Brad is a Senior Associate
of FINSIA, a member of the Financial
Planning Association (DipFP FPA) and
also a member of AICD. Brad is also a
recognised Self-Managed Superannuation
Fund Specialist and a tax (financial)
adviser under the Tax Practitioners Board.
ROWAN JONES
D UNC AN MACK IN TOSH
PH IL GEOR GE
EX EC UTIVE D IR E CTOR
EXECU TIVE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Rowan joined Entrust Wealth
Management Pty Ltd in January 2008
and was appointed an Executive Director
in September 2016. He holds a Bachelor
of Commerce from Curtin University, a
Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and
Investment from FINSIA and he is a Self
Managed Superannuation Fund Specialist
adviser through the SMSF Association.
Prior to joining Entrust, Rowan spent ten
years as a professional sportsperson in
the AFL with the West Coast Eagles
Football Club.
Duncan joined Entrust Wealth
Management Pty Ltd in July 2015 and
brings over 20 years of experience in the
industry. Duncan performed the role of
Chief Investment Officer for Entrust before
recently stepping down to focus on his
client base. He is a CFA charterholder and
holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the
University of Western Australia. Duncan
has also completed a Graduate Diploma
of Applied Finance and a Diploma of
Financial Planning.
After 10 years with Macquarie Bank, Phil
joined with Entrust Wealth Management
Pty Ltd in 2014. He hold a Bachelor of
Science from University of Western
Australia (UWA) and a Graduate Diploma
in Applied Finance and Investment from
the Securities Institute of Australia (SIA).
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WESTOZ FUNDS MANAGEMENT
WESTOZ FUNDS MANAGEMENT
PTY LTD (WFM) WAS
ESTABLISHED IN 2005 AND IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR $227 MILLION
OF FUNDS UNDER MANAGEMENT
AT 30 JUNE 2019.
WFM manages the portfolios of two listed
investment companies, Westoz Investment
Company Limited (WIC) and Ozgrowth
Limited (OZG). WIC commenced its
investment activities in 2005 and OZG
commenced in 2008.
Each company’s objective is to generate a
positive return over the medium to long-
term, regardless of the movements of the
broader share market, from an actively
managed portfolio of small to mid-cap
ASX listed investments and provide
shareholders with a consistent stream
of dividends. Stocks selected within the
portfolios are generally outside the Top
100 and will typically have a connection
to Western Australia whether it be
through their assets, operations and/or
management.
WIC and OZG have paid $157 million in
dividends to shareholders since inception.
DE RMOT WOODS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr Dermot Woods is an Executive
Director of Westoz Funds Management
Pty Ltd and oversees the construction
of its investment portfolios. Mr Woods
joined Westoz Funds Management Pty
Ltd in 2007. He has previously worked as
an industrial analyst for Euroz Securities
Limited and prior to this role, as a fund
manager specialising in European equities.
PHI LL IP REES
TI M BA N FIELD
JA IME UN DE RD OWN
NO N -E XE CUTIVE DIR ECTOR
HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
In August 2018 Mr Philip Rees transitioned
to a Non-Executive Director role. Prior
to this, Mr Philip Rees was an Executive
Director of Westoz Funds Management
Pty Ltd and was responsible for the
operation and development of the
manager’s business. Mr Rees has worked
in a range of roles focused on Australian
investment markets for the last 30
years. He has previously managed large
institutional investment portfolios and
developed several early stage investment
opportunities until he joined Westoz in
April 2005. Mr Rees remains actively
engaged within WFM and is on the
Investment Committee.
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Tim has worked within the funds
management industry in Sydney and then
in Perth over some 17 years in the roles
of client services, marketing and
distribution of investment funds to both
private client and financial intermediaries
across Australia.
Tim joined Westoz Funds Management
in 2018 as Head of Distribution.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce
from Curtin University and a Graduate
Diploma in Applied Finance and
Investment from FINSIA.
Mr Jaime Underdown is the Chief
Operating Officer of Westoz Funds
Management Pty Ltd and is responsible
for company operations and reporting.
Mr Underdown commenced with Westoz
Funds Management in July 2018. Prior to
this, he worked for a private mortgage
fund and spent seven years in London
working for a number of large asset
managers including an emerging market
hedge fund and Legal and General
Investment Management.
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PRODIGY INVESTMENT PARTNERS
On 16 August 2018 Prodigy and Euroz
announced that they had entered into a
new partnership with Equus through the
Prodigy joint venture. Equus is a market
neutral strategy focusing on Australian
equities. We believe it is the first of its kind
in the Australian market. Equus will target
a return of 5%-10% p.a. above benchmark
using a systematic approach to harvest
both positive and negative momentum in
a risk controlled environment. The Equus
team led by Co-Founders and Portfolio
Managers Rob Stewart and Toby Masters
have been successfully managing this
specific strategy for the last 18 months.
PRODIGY INVESTMENT
PARTNERS LIMITED (PRODIGY)
IS A MULTI-BOUTIQUE
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS. PRODIGY IS AN 80/20
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN EUROZ
LIMITED AND STEPHEN TUCKER.
Prodigy looks to partner with talented
investment management executives in an
innovative partnership business model.
Prodigy’s focus is on creating boutiques
that employ limited capacity, high value
adding strategies. We believe these
strategies are increasingly attractive to
the market, and with limited capacity,
allow us to include a performance based
component in the pricing.
During the 2019 financial year, Prodigy
had three partner boutique managers:
Flinders Investment Partners Pty Ltd
(Flinders), Dalton Street Capital Pty Ltd
(Dalton Street) and Equus Point Capital
Pty Ltd (Equus).
Flinders is a specialist Small Companies
investment manager, with principals
Dr Andrew Mouchacca, Richard Macdougall
and Naheed Rahman. Significant progress
has been made in positioning Flinders to
gain market share in specific retail and
institutional markets over the past year.
Dalton Street is a specialist Absolute
Return investment manager, established
in June 2016. Dalton Street Capital
is overseen by its principal Portfolio
Manager, Alan Sheen, who was previously
at Credit Suisse. Dalton Street’s approach
is predominantly quantitatively based.
Alan has successfully run this strategy for
over 10 years, delivering strong absolute
returns, with low correlation to traditional
asset classes. We believe that this is an
attractive strategy in the high net wealth
and retiree markets.
STE PHEN TUCKER
EX EC UTIVE C HA IR MAN
Steve has over 30 years’ experience in
financial services. Steve started his career
with MLC, worked in superannuation,
ran MLC’s advice networks, led MLC
Investments and finally took over as
CEO in 2004. Steve was appointed to
the Group Executive of NAB in 2009,
responsible for MLC and NAB Wealth
until 2014. Most recently Steve founded
Prodigy, where he is Executive Chairman.
Steve is also Independent Chairman
of Koda Capital and a Non–Executive
Director of The Banking and Finance oath.
Steve is a Director of Flinders Investment
Partners, Dalton Street Capital and
Equus Point Capital.
LEWI S BEA RMA N
GU Y BA LLA R D
PARTNER AND
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Lewis brings over 30 years of financial
services experience. He held senior roles
at Perennial Investment Partners (2003
to 2014), including Chief Operating
Officer and Chief Executive Officer. Lewis
spent 17 years with County Investment
Management (later becoming INVESCO).
Lewis has held senior positions in
operations, funds management, and
various other teams. Lewis joined Prodigy
in 2015 as Chief Operating Officer and is a
Director of Prodigy.
HEAD OF SALES & MARKET ING
Guy has worked in financial services for
over 18 years. In his time he held senior
distribution roles with both BT Financial
Group (2001 to 2005) and MLC (2006 to
2016) where his key focus was developing
and executing the retail and wholesale
sales strategies for the asset management
and platform businesses. Guy joined
Prodigy in 2016 and is responsible for
funds under management growth across
our boutiques.
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PRODIGY INVESTMENT PARTNERS
AM AN KASH YAP
M ATT HEW KE NT
WH O LE SA LE SA LE S DIR EC TO R
RETAIL SALES DIRECTOR
Aman brings over 18 years of financial
services experience specialising in asset
management sales. During this time, he
has held senior positions in distribution
at Ophir Asset Management, NAB
Asset Management and ANZ Wealth
where his key focus was developing and
executing the sales strategy for asset
management in the institutional, HNW and
retail investment markets. Aman joined
Prodigy in early 2017 as Wholesale Sales
Director and is responsible for fund raising
efforts in the Institutional, Private Wealth
and Family Office markets for Prodigy
boutique partners.
FLINDERS INVESTMENT PARTNERS
Matthew has over 15 years of experience
in financial services, specialising in funds
management distribution, superannuation,
platforms and advice. He spent 13 years
at IOOF in senior distribution leadership
roles, team management, and strategic
sales. More recently he spent time at
State Street Global Advisors distributing
quantitative actively managed funds
across a variety of asset classes. Matthew
joined Prodigy in 2019 as a Retail Sales
Director servicing clients in the southern
region and is responsible for funds
growth of the Prodigy affiliates within
the Australian retail advice landscape.
Matthew holds degrees including a
Bachelor of Business (accounting) from
RMIT and a Diploma of Financial Planning.
ANDREW M OUCH ACCA
RI CH ARD MACDOU GA LL
N AH EED R AH MA N
PARTN ER A N D PORTFOL IO MANAGE R
PARTNER AND PORTFOLIO MANAGER
PARTNER AND DEPUTY
Andrew began his career in investment
management in 1999. Before establishing
Flinders Investment Partners Pty Ltd,
Andrew was Senior Investment Manager
with the institutional focused fund manager
Contango Asset Partners (1999 to 2014).
He was the Portfolio Manager of the Small
Companies Fund (2009 to 2014) and
specialised in the analytical coverage of a
range of sectors. His analytical experience
has focused on the emerging companies
through his involvement in dedicated
products in both the small and microcap
universe. Critically, Andrew has delivered
superior returns (relative to peers) for
clients in his capacity as portfolio manager
at both Contango and Flinders.
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Richard began his career in equity markets
in 1984. Before establishing Flinders
Investment Partners Pty Ltd, Richard
was a Partner and Portfolio Manager
with the Australian Equities boutique
Perennial Growth (2004 to 2015). Prior
to this, Richard was a founding executive
of Contango Asset Management and
a Director of Salomon Smith Barney
Australia. He has spent time offshore
including roles as Head of Research
at ANZ Securities New Zealand and
Managing Director of ANZ Securities UK.
PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Naheed began his career in investment
management in 2006. Prior to joining
Flinders Investment Partners Pty Ltd,
Naheed was an Investment Analyst at
Contango Asset Management for over
seven years, working closely with Andrew
Mouchacca, where he covered several
sectors primarily with an emerging
companies focus. He began his career
at Warakirri Asset Management as
a Portfolio Analyst, conducting fund
manager research as well as the
dealing of securities.
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DALTON STREET CAPITAL
ALAN SHEEN
RH ET T DIN SDALE
A JI MATH EWS
CH IE F INV EST ME N T OFFICER A ND
PORTFOLIO MANAGER
MANAGER TECHNOLOGY & TRADING
MAN AGIN G PA RTN ER
Alan is a co-founder of Dalton Street
Capital Pty Ltd. Alan was previously Head
of Proprietary Trading for Credit Suisse
Australia managing systematic investing
and trading across the Asia Pacific region.
Prior to this Alan’s roles included Portfolio
Manager at AMP Capital Investors and
Chief Investment Officer at Challenger Ltd.
In these roles Alan has been responsible
for managing very large portfolios and
businesses. Alan commenced trading
equities, futures and options in 1996.
Rhett Dinsdale a Portfolio Manager and
Trader at Dalton Street Capital. Rhett has
over 15 years of experience in portfolio
management, trading and analysis. Rhett
has developed and implemented a range
of successful systematic quantitative
equity and derivative trading strategies
managing books up to $5 billion in
funds under management. Rhett worked
previously as a Portfolio Manager and
Trader at Credit Suisse, where he actively
managed systematic quantitative
proprietary trading portfolios for the Asia
Equities business. Rhett has held positions
as an Index Arbitrage and Proprietary
Trader at Merrill Lynch and Delta One
Swaps and Global Prime Finance Trader at
Deutsche Bank.
Aji Mathews is the Quantitative Trading
and Technology Manager for Dalton Street
Capital. Aji is responsible for quantitative
analysis, portfolio management and
monitoring, trade execution and trading
systems. In his previous role at Credit
Suisse, Aji worked closely with Alan and
Rhett on the Trading desk, while managing
quantitative trading strategies and IT
systems. Aji holds a Master’s degree in
Computer Applications, a Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce and a Post Graduate
Diploma in Business Administration.
ROCH ELLE MARTI N
QUA NTITATIVE A N A LYST
Rochelle has been a Quantitative Analyst
at Dalton Street since March 2018. She
completed a Masters of Research at
Macquarie University in quantum physics,
in which she undertook a theoretical
study into the superradiance of nitrogen-
vacancy centres in nanodiamonds and was
awarded the Australian Institute of Physics
Prize for coursework. She also completed
a Bachelor of Advanced Science at
Macquarie University, majoring in Physics
and Mathematics.
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EQUUS POINT CAPITAL
ROB STEWART
TO BY MASTE RS
CO -FO UNDE R A N D PORTFO L IO MANAGE R
CO -FO UNDER AND PORTFOLIO MANAGE R
Rob is a co-founder and portfolio manager
of Equus Point Capital. Rob has 25 years’
of experience in funds management
having held senior positions at Challenger
Limited and Colonial First State Asset
Management where he managed a range
of portfolios and investment teams across
multiple asset classes. At Challenger
his roles encompassed index portfolios,
commercial mortgages and asset
allocation. At Colonial First State Asset
Management Rob was the Head of Index
Funds and Asset Allocation.
Toby is a co-founder and portfolio
manager of Equus Point Capital. Toby has
over 20 years’ experience in investment
markets having held a number of senior
investment banking roles within Credit
Suisse, JP Morgan and Bankers Trust
with a focus on equity derivatives risk
management, proprietary trading and
arbitrage, product and technology
development. Toby was also co-founder
and portfolio manager of an arbitrage-
focused private hedge fund prior to
forming Equus Point Capital. Toby
commenced trading equities and equity
derivatives for Bankers Trust in 1995.
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F O U N D A T I O N
IN 2006, THE EUROZ CHARITABLE
FOUNDATION WAS FORMED IN A
PRIVATE ANCILLARY FUND (PAF)
STRUCTURE THROUGH WHICH
EUROZ AND ITS STAFF COULD
MAKE DONATIONS, INVEST THESE
FUNDS, MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS
TO WORTHY CHARITIES AND
CONTRIBUTE TO OUR
BROADER COMMUNITY.
The businesses within Euroz and many of
our staff members have made consistent
donations to the Foundation. The funds
of the Foundation continue to contribute
and make a difference to a number of
Western Australian charities and we are
pleased that during the past 13 years, we
have been able to donate in-excess of
$1.6m to these worthy organisations.
In February 2019 Euroz held its inaugural
‘Commission For A Cause’ where 100%
of all brokerage generated on a day
was donated equally to three charities.
Euroz raised $195,881 which resulted in
over $65,000 each being donated to
Homeless Healthcare, Teach For
Australia and the Perth Children’s
Hospital Foundation.
In March 2019, the Euroz Charitable
Foundation became the naming sponsor
for the Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH)
Euroz Big Walk which raised over
$150,000. The Perth Children’s Hospital
Foundation helps ensure PCH remains
at the forefront of paediatric healthcare
by funding life-saving research, specialist
staff, vital equipment, complementary
services and capital projects.
In addition to financial support, all
employees of the Euroz Group are
encouraged to volunteer their time to
charities in and around their communities.
The Euroz Charitable Foundation has
been delighted to support the following
charities in recent years:
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F i n a n c i a l
R e p o r t
For the year ended 30 June 2019
CONTENTS
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
The Directors present their report on the consolidated group consisting of Euroz Limited and the entities it controlled at the end of, or
during the year ended 30 June 2019.
The following persons were Directors of Euroz Limited (“Euroz”) at any time during or since the end of the financial year and up to the
date of this report:
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Andrew McKenzie
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Jay Hughes
Greg Chessell
Russell Kane
Simon Yeo
Anthony Brittain
Robert Black
COMPANY SECRETARY
Anthony Hewett continues in his role as Company Secretary. Mr Hewett is a Chartered Secretary and holds a Master of Business Law
(MBusLaw) from Curtin University and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance (GradDipACG) from the Governance
Institute of Australia. Mr Hewett is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (FCSA), a Fellow of the Governance
Institute of Australia (FGIA), a Master Member (MSAFAA) of the Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association of Australia (SAFAA)
and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
During the year the principal activities of Euroz consisted of:
(a)
Stockbroking & Corporate Finance;
(b)
Funds Management;
(c)
Investing; and
(d) Wealth Management.
REVIEW OF RESULTS
The consolidated group has a consolidated pre-tax loss of ($2.8 million) for the year ended 30 June 2019 (2018: profit $42.9 million).
The consolidated net loss after tax attributable to members was ($0.1 million) compared with the 2018 year consolidated net profit
after tax attributable to members of $31.3 million. This result represents basic loss per share of (0.07cents) (2018: earnings per share
of 19.91 cents).
The Directors have declared a final dividend of 5 cents per share fully franked which combined with the interim dividend of 1.75 cents per
share, represents a total dividend of 6.75 cents per share fully franked.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Stockbroking & Corporate Finance
Principal Trading
Funds Management
Investment Income
Wealth Management
Segment revenues
Segment results
2019
$
2018
$
29,564,518
41,537,285
16,148,035
10,149,130
2019
$
4,074,625
1,940,445
4,038,405
13,626,793
(2,763,869)
2018
$
10,153,858
803,614
3,735,118
2,972,469
4,177,883
(7,510,414)
12,525,095
8,801,676
8,944,689
2,249,613
2,115,640
61,525,103
78,435,780
(2,009,600)
29,333,325
In comparison to last year’s excellent result we would categorise this year’s underlying profitability as a reasonable result in somewhat
challenging markets. The major contributing factor to the loss is due to decreases in share prices for Westoz Investment Company Limited
(“WIC”) and Ozgrowth Limited (“OZG”). WIC and OZG have reported gross investment performance of (2.2%) and (9.3%) respectively for
the financial year which compares to (12.7%) for the Small Resources Accumulation Index and 1.92% for the Small Ordinaries Accumulation
Index for the same period. The mark to market share prices of these companies can have a major accounting effect on our reported profits
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and this year have contributed approximately ($6.7 million) loss after tax to our headline profitability. Group Funds Under Management
(“FUM”) has increased by 8.2% to $1.58 billion as at 30 June 2019 from $1.46 billion as at 30 June 2018. Our Euroz Securities Limited (“Euroz
Securities”) business raised $469 million of new equity this financial year for our corporate clients versus $837 million in the prior period.
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW
The purpose of this review is to set out information that shareholders may require to assess Euroz’s operations, financial position, business
strategies and prospects for future financial years. This information complements and supports the report presented herein.
DISCLOSURE OF OPERATIONS
The consolidated group is principally involved in the following activities:
(a)
Stockbroking & Corporate Finance;
(b) Funds Management;
(c)
Investing; and
(d) Wealth Management.
Our operations are conducted over several locations with Perth, Western Australia (WA) being our main office. Other offices are in Sydney,
New South Wales and Melbourne, Victoria focusing on Funds Management opportunities. Details of our operations are outlined below:
(a) Stockbroking & Corporate Finance
The Euroz Securities stockbroking operation comprises 4 main divisions as follows:
i.
Equities Research
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Highly rated research from market leading research team of 6 analysts
Our views are highly regarded by Australian and international institutional investors
Access to the latest online news and financial information
Based on fundamental analysis, strict financial modelling and regular company contact
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Goal: Identify and maximise equity investment opportunities for our clients
Approach: Intimate knowledge of the companies we cover
Coverage: Broad cross section of mostly WA based industrial & resource companies
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Research Products:
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Company Reports: Detailed analysis on companies as opportunities emerge
Morning Note: Overnight market updates
Weekly Informer: Compilation of all company reports throughout the preceding week
Quarterly and / or Semi-annual Review: Regular coverage on companies in book format
ii.
Institutional Dealing
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One of the largest institutional small to mid-cap dealing desks in the Australian market
Extensive client base of Australian and International institutional investors with strong relationships with small company
fund managers
Distribution network strength - long standing relationships with major institutional investors in the small to
mid-cap market
Western Australia’s geographic isolation makes it difficult for institutional investors to maintain close contact with
companies based here - investors can rely on our “on the ground” information
Institutional dealing team “highly focused” on providing the following services:
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Quality advice and idea generation
Efficient execution
Regular company contact
Site visits
Roadshows
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DISCLOSURE OF OPERATIONS (CONT’D)
iii.
Private Clients
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•
•
Significant capacity to support new issues and construct quality retail share registers
Substantial “high net worth” client base (s.708 compliant investors)
Exposure to high net worth clients via in-house conferences and one-on-one presentations
Team of highly experienced and qualified private client advisors providing a broader investment offering for clients
of Euroz. Our wealth management service provides strategic investment advice, superannuation advice, investment
management and portfolio administration service
Funds Under Management (FUM) of $357 million (2018: $301 million) with the majority on our in-house portfolio
administration service
Extensive research support - high quality research on WA based resource and industrial companies enable our advisers
to provide quality investment and trading advice
Specialised broking allows:
-
-
-
Close interaction between research analysts and private client advisors
Timely communication of ideas with clients
Sophisticated investors are able to participate in many of our corporate capital raisings
iv.
Corporate Finance
•
•
The corporate finance team is focused on developing strong, long term relationships with our clients.
Clients are provided with specialised Corporate Advisory services in:
-
-
-
-
Equity Capital Raisings and Underwriting
Mergers and Acquisitions
Strategic Planning and Reviews
Privatisation and Reconstructions
•
Established track record in raising equity capital via:
-
-
-
Initial Public Offerings (IPO)
Placements
Rights Issues
(b) Funds Management
Westoz Funds Management Pty Ltd (“WFM”) is responsible for managing FUM of $227 million (2018: $252 million). It manages
funds under mandate from two listed investment companies; Westoz Investment Company Limited (“WIC”) and Ozgrowth Limited
(“OZG”). Both companies have enjoyed competitive portfolio returns since inception.
WIC commenced its investment activities in May 2005, with OZG commencing in January 2008. Both investment mandates focus
on the generation of the target level of returns from investment in small to mid-cap ASX listed securities, generally with a connection
to Western Australia. Both portfolios have produced returns in excess of comparable equity benchmarks.
In the past 14 years WIC and OZG have returned $157 million in fully franked dividends to their shareholders.
Prodigy Investment Partners Limited (“Prodigy”) is a funds management partnership with Euroz owning 80% and Mr Steve
Tucker, Executive Chairman, owning 20%. The first boutique funds management partnership, Flinders Investment Partners Pty Ltd
(“Flinders”) was launched in 2015 via the Flinders Emerging Companies Fund. The second boutique, Dalton Street Capital Pty Ltd
(“Dalton”) was launched in 2016 via the Dalton Street Absolute Return Fund. A third boutique, Equus Point Capital Pty Ltd (“Equus”)
is a market neutral strategy launched via the Equus Point Capital Market Neutral Fund in 2018.
(c)
Investing
Euroz Limited owns significant shareholdings of 27.30% in WIC and 40.58% in OZG. The investment focus of these funds is on small
to mid-cap ASX securities with a general connection to Western Australia.
Euroz Limited has also invested directly in units in the Flinders Emerging Companies Fund, Dalton Street Absolute Return Fund,
Dalton Street Capital Diversified Futures Fund and Equus Point Capital Market Neutral Fund.
(d) Wealth Management
In July 2015, Euroz acquired Entrust Wealth Management Pty Ltd (formerly Entrust Private Wealth Management Pty Ltd) (“Entrust”)
which has a 16-year track record as a leading wealth management business. The strategy in acquiring Entrust is to leverage an
established wealth management business with long term ongoing revenues as a platform for further acquisitions and organic
growth. The past year has seen expansion in funds under management in line with our growth strategy.
Entrust has a significant high net worth client base with FUM of $881 million (2018: $801 million).
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Net loss after tax attributable to members was ($0.1 million) compared to net profit after tax attributable to members of $31.3 million in the
2018 financial year. Underlying “cash” profits of approximately $9.5 million were offset by ($9.6 million) “non-cash” after tax losses from the
mark-to-market of investments.
DISCLOSURE OF OPERATIONS – SALES
Revenue has decreased by (21.6%) to $61.5 million from $78.4 million. We would categorise this year’s underlying profitability as a
reasonable result in somewhat challenging markets.
(a) Stockbroking & Corporate Finance
Stockbroking and Corporate Finance revenue was down by (28.8%) to $29.6 million from $41.5 million. After two very good years
our securities business has experienced a modestly profitable year with brokerage revenues down approximately 10% on the
previous year. Euroz Securities managed 18 (2018:24) Equity Capital Market (“ECM”) transactions this year raising $469 million
(2018: $837 million). FUM growth in our private client business continues to make progress and was up 19% to $357 million.
(b) Principal Trading
Revenue from Principal Trading increased by 59.11% to $16.1 million from $10.1 million.
(c) Funds Management
Revenue from Funds Management decreased by (70.36%) to $4.0 million from $13.6 million in the prior year. Revenue predominantly
included management fees received from WFM managed funds. After two years of excellent investment performance WIC and
OZG have experienced a year of consolidation. Their respective gross investment performance of (2.2%) and (9.3%) for the financial
year compares to (12.7%) for the Small Resources Accumulation Index and 1.92% for the Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index for the
same period. Whilst there was no performance fee income to the manager during this period we remain optimistic on resources and
Western Australia in general and the opportunity for outperformance in the coming year.
(d)
Investment Income
Investment income decreased by (28.9%) to $3.0 million from $4.2 million.
(e) Wealth Management
Wealth Management revenue decreased slightly by (1.6%) to $8.8 million from $8.9 million. Entrust reported a pleasing improvement
in FUM of 10% and a modest increase in profitability versus the previous year. Post the Hayne Royal Commission Entrust has seen a
recent increase in potential smaller acquisitions and more realistic price expectations from sellers.
DISCLOSURE OF BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND PROSPECTS - GROWTH
Our aim is building real diversification into our overall business. We are cognisant that we need to significantly grow our wealth
management FUM and also grow meaningful FUM in our Prodigy business. Group FUM increased by 8% to $1.58 billion from $1.46 billion
for the last financial year.
In July 2015, Euroz acquired Entrust which has now been fully integrated alongside Euroz Securities Private Client operations and we
believe that both businesses will continue to cross–pollinate their strengths and grow recurring revenue.
During the financial year Prodigy had partnerships with three separate boutique funds, Flinders, Dalton and Equus which are for both retail
and wholesale investors. Our long-term strategy is for these boutique funds to provide a steady base of diverse ongoing management fee
revenues with potential performance fee upside.
Flinders’ gross investment performance of 4.6% for the financial year and performance since inception of 14.5% p.a. Top quartile 1, 2 and
3 year investment performance has seen increasingly retail platform FUM flows with year-end FUM of $27 million. The fund received an
upgraded rating to “Recommended” by Lonsec Research in February 2019. The Flinders sales pipeline is strong with good FUM flow
expected in the coming months.
Dalton aims to deliver absolute returns in all market conditions and has reported gross investment performance of (2.5%) for the financial
year and 12.4% calendar year to date. In a very difficult period for managed futures and alternative investments in general, Dalton reports
that its 3-year performance (since inception) makes it the number one ranked managed futures strategy in Australia. When this extended
period of low volatility in global markets inevitably turns we believe that Dalton will once again have the opportunity to post strong
absolute performance numbers and that fund inflows will then follow.
In August 2018, Euroz and Prodigy announced the launch of its third boutique funds management partnership, Equus, a market neutral
strategy focusing on Australian equities. The fund launched in November 2018 and reported a strong start with 5.6% gross investment
performance for this period and is meeting all expectations. This systematic market neutral strategy seeks to achieve consistent, steady
returns with low volatility in all types of markets. With return expectations for most markets decreasing and under significant pressure we
believe this defensive strategy will become increasingly attractive in the next few years.
Our Prodigy joint venture has experienced some headwinds resulting from continual change in the domestic funds management industry.
The internalisation of some investment strategies by Industry funds, the current disruption in some advice businesses and a period of
underperformance from alternative funds in general has resulted in modest growth in FUM to $119 million over the period. We are however
pleased with the relative performance of all our funds during the period and are reassured that our predominantly retail distribution
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DISCLOSURE OF BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND PROSPECTS - GROWTH (CONT’D)
capability will provide increased flow opportunities during this volatile period of change. We have recently increased our sales team to
further penetrate the retail market.
We continue to implement our modest diversification strategy and are pleased to pay 6.75 cents per share in fully franked dividends for
the year.
The Directors believe that Euroz Group has laid the foundations for our strategy to build a more consistent base of underlying recurring
revenues through our growing wealth and funds management businesses whilst still retaining the transaction-based upside of our
traditional stockbroking business.
DISCLOSURE OF BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND PROSPECTS - MATERIAL BUSINESS RISKS
The past year continues the trend of extremely volatile trading conditions. Like many businesses we have experienced solid trading months
which are often then undermined by any combination of uncertainties. These may take the form of economic concerns, political instability,
inflation and growth concerns and / or alternating commodity price movements.
Given this backdrop and the increasingly competitive landscape it has created, we are pleased with our overall results for the financial year.
Our entire team has worked hard to manage our costs and generate profits and dividends for shareholders.
FINANCIAL POSITION
The net assets of the consolidated group have decreased to $117.8 million at 30 June 2019 from $130.5 million at 30 June 2018.
The Company and consolidated group’s financial performance has enabled it to continue to pay dividends to shareholders during the
year while maintaining a healthy working capital ratio. The consolidated group’s working capital, being current assets less current liabilities,
is $25.1 million at 30 June 2019 (30 June 2018: $30.7 million).
During the past eleven years the Company has invested in expanding each of its business units to secure its long-term success.
In particular it has increased its strategic investments in the investment products of WFM, Prodigy and Entrust as a platform for our
future wealth management ambitions.
Our group remains in an extremely sound financial position with cash and investments of $110.9 million (including the Pershing security
deposit of $5 million) as at 30 June 2019. We have a Net Tangible Assets (NTA) of 69¢ per share and no debt. Euroz has a proud history of
consistent profits and dividends having paid a total of $222 million in fully franked dividends over the past 19 years.
The Directors believe the Company is in a strong and stable financial position to expand and grow its current operations.
(Loss) / Earnings per share
Basic (loss) / earnings per share
Diluted (loss) / earnings per share
DIVIDENDS – EUROZ LIMITED
Dividends paid or provided for during the financial year were as follows:
Interim ordinary dividend of 1.75 cents (2018: 1.75 cents) per fully paid ordinary share
was paid on 30 January 2019.
Provision for final ordinary dividend for 30 June 2019 of 5 cents (2018: 9.25 cents)
per fully paid ordinary share paid on 7 August 2019.
2019
Cents
(0.07)
(0.07)
2018
Cents
19.91
19.42
2019
$
2018
$
2,817,314
2,817,314
8,049,469
14,891,518
10,866,783
17,708,832
Of the total dividends paid during the year, $7,816 (2018: $22,110) was paid to the Euroz Share Trust and is undistributed. Therefore, it has
been eliminated on consolidation.
STATE OF AFFAIRS
There have been no significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated group during the year other than the acquisition of
1,265,500 treasury shares on-market and the vesting of 398,190 shares under the Performance Rights Plan.
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There were no options on issue at 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018.
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
The consolidated group is not subject to significant environmental regulation in respect of its operations.
EVENTS AFTER REPORTING DATE
On 12 July 2019, Entrust Private Wealth Management Pty Ltd changed its name to Entrust Wealth Management Pty Ltd.
The Directors are not aware of any other matter or circumstance subsequent to 30 June 2019 that has significantly affected, or may
significantly affect:
(a)
the consolidated group’s operations in future financial years; or
(b)
the results of those operations in future financial years; or
(c)
the consolidated group’s state of affairs in future financial years.
LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS
The Directors are confident that a strong statement of financial position and established business platforms will support the Company in
increasingly volatile market conditions.
Further information on likely developments in the operations of the consolidated 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 consolidated group.
INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS
Information on
Directors
Director
Experience
Special responsibilities and qualifications
A McKenzie
Executive Chairman
Mr McKenzie has worked
in the stockbroking
industry since 1991.
Executive Chairman of Euroz Limited, Euroz Securities
and Westoz Funds Management
Particulars of Directors’
interests in shares of
Euroz Limited
Ordinary shares*
12,680,051
Executive Director of Prodigy Investment Partners,
Flinders Investment Partners, Dalton Street Capital and
Equus Point Capital
Member of Euroz Limited Remuneration Committee
Member of Euroz Securities Underwriting Committee
Holds a Bachelor of Economics Degree from the University
of the Western Australia (“UWA”) and is a Master Member
(MSAFAA) of SAFAA
J Hughes
Director
Mr Hughes has worked
in the stockbroking
industry since 1986.
Executive Director of Euroz Limited, Euroz Securities, Westoz
Funds Management and Prodigy Investment Partners
12,690,912
G Chessell
Director
Mr Chessell has worked
in the stockbroking
industry since 1996.
Executive Chairman of Westoz Investment Company
Limited and Ozgrowth Limited
Member of Euroz Limited Remuneration Committee
Member of Euroz Securities Underwriting Committee
Holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment
from FINSIA and is a Master Member (MSAFAA) of SAFAA
Executive Director of Euroz Limited and Euroz Securities
4,846,812
Member of Euroz Limited Audit & Risk Committee
Established the Research Division of Euroz Securities
which he headed up until October 2017 before moving to
Corporate Finance team
Holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Geology and a
Graduate Diploma in Business
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INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS (CONT’D)
Information on
Directors
Director
Experience
R Kane
Director
Mr Kane has worked
in the stockbroking
industry since 1994.
S Yeo
Director
Mr Yeo has worked in
the stockbroking
industry since 1993
Special responsibilities and
qualifications
Particulars of Directors’
interests in shares of
Euroz Limited
Ordinary shares*
Executive Director of Euroz Limited and Euroz Securities
3,411,337
Institutional Dealer at Euroz Securities responsible for
servicing both domestic institutions and high net worth
clients
Member of Euroz Securities Underwriting Committee
Holds a Bachelor of Business from Edith Cowan University
(ECU)
Executive Director of Euroz Limited and Euroz Securities
4,709,197
Established the Private Client Division of Euroz Securities
which he headed up until October 2013 before moving to a
specialised role within the Institutional Dealing team
Member of Euroz Limited Audit & Risk Committee
Holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from UWA
A Brittain
Director
Mr Brittain has worked in
the funds management
and stockbroking
industry since 1992.
Executive Director of Euroz Limited, Euroz Securities,
Entrust Wealth Management, Prodigy Investment Partners,
Flinders Investment Partners, Dalton Street Capital and
Equus Point Capital
590,062
Chief Operating and Financial Officer
Member of Euroz Limited Audit and Risk Committee
Member of Euroz Securities and Entrust Wealth
Management Compliance Committee
Member of Prodigy Investment Partners Risk and
Compliance Committee
Member of Euroz Securities Underwriting Committee
Holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from UWA, a
member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New
Zealand (CA), holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance
and Investment from FINSIA, a Graduate member (GAICD)
of AICD and a Master Member (MSAFAA) of SAFAA
R Black
Director
Mr Black has worked in
stockbroking industry
since 1993.
Executive Director of Euroz Limited, Euroz Securities and
Entrust Wealth Management
4,400,000
Managing Director of Euroz Securities
Head of Euroz Securities Institutional Sales
Member of Euroz Limited Remuneration Committee
Member of Euroz Securities Underwriting Committee
Member of Euroz Securities Compliance Committee
Holds a Bachelor of Business Degree from ECU and is a
Graduate member (GAICD) of AICD
*Balance as at the date of signing the report and total shares includes shares allocated under the Performance Rights Plan.
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MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS
The numbers of meetings of the Company’s Board of Directors held during the year ended 30 June 2019 and the numbers of meetings
attended by each Director were:
Director
Directors Meetings
Committee Meetings
Number
eligible to
attend
Number
attended
Number
eligible to
attend
Number
attended
Number
eligible to
attend
Number
attended
Audit
Remuneration
Andrew McKenzie
Jay Hughes
Greg Chessell
Russell Kane
Simon Yeo
Anthony Brittain
Robert Black
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
12
15
14
17
16
REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED)
-
-
3
-
3
3
-
-
-
3
-
3
3
-
2
2
-
-
-
-
2
2
2
-
-
-
-
2
This Remuneration Report outlines the Key Management Personnel (“KMP”) remuneration arrangements of the Company and the
consolidated group in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and its regulations. For the purposes of this
report KMP of the consolidated group are defined as those persons having authority for the strategic management and direction of the
consolidated group including any Director (whether executive or otherwise) of the parent Company.
KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION
Remuneration packages are set at levels that are intended to attract and retain executives capable of managing the consolidated group’s
operations. The Board undertakes regular reviews of its performance and the performance of the Board against expectations made at the
start of the year. Performance related bonuses are available to KMP based on their performance and that of the Company.
REMUNERATION POLICY
The remuneration policy has been designed to align the interests of shareholders, Directors and executives. Euroz remunerates its
Directors, executives and other employees by way of a fixed base salary, commission and a combination of short and long term incentives.
The Company believes this policy to have been effective in increasing shareholder wealth since inception.
The following table shows the gross revenue, profits and dividends for the last five years for the Company, as well as the share price at the
end of the respective financial years.
Revenue (including gains on fair value
movements in investment entities)
Net profit / (loss) after tax attributable
to members
2015
$
2016
$
2017
$
2018
$
2019
$
38,898,781
41,924,867
70,372,892
92,087,944
47,548,618
(7,039,395)
3,560,417
19,371,167
31,263,812
(107,685)
Share price at year end
1.00
0.79
1.08
1.25
1.25
Dividends paid or recommended
7,886,167
6,438,992
11,671,730
17,708,832
10,866,783
The objective of the Company’s remuneration framework is to ensure reward for performance is competitive and appropriate to the
results delivered. The Board / Remuneration Committee ensure that executive rewards satisfy the following key criteria for good reward
governance practices:
•
•
•
•
•
competitiveness and reasonableness
acceptability to shareholders
performance linked
transparency
capital management
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REMUNERATION REPORT (CONT’D)
Directors’ fees
No Directors fees are paid to Executive Directors.
Non-Executive Directors are paid a fixed base salary and superannuation for their role on the Board.
Base pay
All Directors and executives are offered a competitive base salary and superannuation. Base pay for senior executives is reviewed semi
annually by the Remuneration Committee to ensure it is competitive with the market. Base pay is also reviewed upon promotion or
additional responsibilities.
There is no guarantee of base pay increases fixed in any senior executive or Directors contracts.
Executives are offered a competitive salary that comprises of a base salary inclusive of superannuation and a combination of some of the
following short term incentives, dependant on the terms of the individual employment contract:
•
•
•
Participation in the profit share pool
Commission
Discretionary Bonus
Profit share pool – Euroz Securities
Directors and executives are invited to participate in the profit share pool. The Remuneration Committee determines the allocation of up
to 40% pre tax profit on an ongoing basis. In consultation with relevant Department Heads, the Committee uses the following informal
criteria to assist in the allocation:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Ability to perform individual tasks within the relevant department.
Ability to add value and innovate beyond the job standard specifications.
Development of new and existing client relationships.
Ability to interact with other relevant departments as part of a larger team approach.
Relevant industry salary benchmarking.
General requirements to attract and retain staff.
The profit share payment is made as a combination of cash (75%) and equity (25%) in the Performance Rights Plan as detailed below in
“Equity based payments”.
The three executives on the Remuneration Committee (Andrew McKenzie, Jay Hughes and Robert Black, Executive Directors of
Euroz Limited) are also entitled to participate in the profit share pool. In these circumstances two members assess the performance
of the third member.
Commission
Private Client Advisors are paid a commission in addition to a base salary and superannuation. This is calculated on a sliding scale. Eligible
Private Client Advisors are also invited to participate in the Performance Rights Plan based on certain performance hurdles set out in the
employment contract.
Discretionary bonus
Executives and other staff members who do not participate in the profit share pool are paid a discretionary bonus based on the
profitability of the Company. Similar to the profit share pool, the distribution of the discretionary bonus is also leveraged to the individual’s
performance and is made as a combination of cash (75%) and equity (25%) as detailed below in “Equity based payments”.
Equity based payments
A Performance Rights Plan was established in 2014 as a long term incentive to assist in the reward, retention and motivation of Directors,
executives and staff members. Eligible employees are invited to participate in this plan and are awarded a Performance right at the
beginning of the year. There are three separate long term incentives depending on the individual employment contract as below:
•
•
•
Profit share
Discretionary bonus
Commission
The Performance Right represents a right to be issued a number of ordinary shares in Euroz to reflect 25% of the profit share or the
discretionary bonus that is paid to the participant. Private Client Advisors who are paid a commission may also be paid 5% of their total
monthly brokerage, portfolio administration revenue or 25% of corporate finance introduction fees in equity. The shares issued will only vest
to the employee after 3 years subsequent service following the initial year of service.
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Details of the nature and amount of each element of the emoluments of each KMP of the Group are set out in the following tables.
2019
Andrew McKenzie
Jay Hughes
Greg Chessell
Russell Kane
Simon Yeo
Robert Black
Base salary
$
243,149
250,000
254,469
Short-term
Profit Share/
bonus
$
281,250
281,250
127,500
250,000
180,000
254,469
142,500
254,469
270,000
Anthony Brittain
250,000
93,750
Dermot Woods
225,000
120,000
Phil Rees*
234,308
-
Post-
Employment
Share Based
Payment
Other
benefits
$
Superannuation Performance
Rights
$
$
21,922
25,461
17,961
18,022
20,167
17,085
18,755
9,153
8,975
25,000
25,000
20,531
25,000
20,531
20,531
25,000
25,000
9,688
120,313
120,313
57,500
91,250
65,625
99,063
43,438
54,063
Total
$
691,634
702,024
477,961
564,272
503,292
661,148
430,943
433,216
Performance
related
58%
57%
39%
48%
41%
56%
32%
40%
29%
105,625
358,596
Total
2,215,864
1,496,250
157,501
196,281
757,190
4,823,086
*Retired and ceased to be a KMP on 31 August 2018 after which he received a Director’s fee as a Non-Executive Director of WFM.
All other current Directors did not receive any Directors fees.
2018
Base salary
$
Short-term
Profit Share/
bonus
$
Post-
Employment
Share Based
Payment
Other
benefits
$
Superannuation Performance
Rights
$
$
Andrew McKenzie
250,000
487,500
Jay Hughes
219,602
487,500
Doug Young
(retired 1 July 2017)
78,931
-
Greg Chessell
Russell Kane
Simon Yeo
Robert Black
Phil Rees
254,951
254,951
254,951
254,951
229,951
217,500
446,250
228,750
375,000
270,000
Anthony Brittain
250,000
168,750
26,894
23,625
-
12,578
17,721
20,242
16,320
16,749
18,425
25,000
24,087
-
20,049
20,049
20,049
20,049
20,049
25,000
Total
$
893,769
859,189
184,244
104,375
104,375
105,313
51,250
556,328
82,500
60,000
83,438
47,813
40,000
821,471
583,992
749,758
584,562
502,175
Total
2,048,288
2,681,250
152,554
174,332
679,064
5,735,488
Current Directors did not receive any Directors fees.
Performance
related
66%
69%
57%
48%
64%
49%
61%
54%
42%
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REMUNERATION REPORT (CONT’D)
SERVICE AGREEMENTS
Remuneration and other terms of employment for the Key Management Personnel are formalised in service agreements. Each of these
agreements provide for the provision of performance related cash bonuses and other benefits. Notwithstanding the agreed salary in the
service agreement, the base salary may be reduced or increased based on trading conditions. Other major provisions of the agreements
relating to remuneration are set out below.
Andrew McKenzie, Executive Chairman
•
•
•
Term of contract - ongoing employment contract
Base salary, inclusive of superannuation for the year ended 30 June 2019 of $275,000 (2018 - $275,000) plus profit share
Payment on termination of employment by the employer, other than for gross misconduct - three months’ salary
Jay Hughes, Director
•
•
•
Term of contract - ongoing employment contract
Base salary, inclusive of superannuation for the year ended 30 June 2019 of $275,000 (2018 - $275,000) plus profit share
Payment on termination of employment by the employer, other than for gross misconduct - three months’ salary
Greg Chessell, Director
•
•
•
Term of contract - ongoing employment contract
Base salary, inclusive of superannuation for the year ended 30 June 2019 of $275,000 (2018 - $275,000) plus profit share
Payment on termination of employment by the employer, other than for gross misconduct - three months’ salary
Russell Kane, Director
•
•
•
Term of contract - ongoing employment contract
Base salary, inclusive of superannuation for the year ended 30 June 2019 of $275,000 (2018 - $275,000) plus profit share
Payment on termination of employment by the employer, other than for gross misconduct - three months’ salary
Simon Yeo, Director
•
•
•
Term of contract - ongoing employment contract
Base salary, inclusive of superannuation for the year ended 30 June 2019 of $275,000 (2018 - $275,000) plus profit share
Payment on termination of employment by the employer, other than for gross misconduct - three months’ salary
Anthony Brittain, Director
•
•
•
Term of contract - ongoing employment contract
Base salary, inclusive of superannuation for the year ended 30 June 2019 of $275,000 (2018 - $275,000) plus bonus
Payment on termination of employment by the employer, other than for gross misconduct - three months’ salary
Robert Black, Director
•
•
•
Term of contract - ongoing employment contract
Base salary, inclusive of superannuation for the year ended 30 June 2019 of $275,000 (2018 - $275,000) plus profit share
Payment on termination of employment by the employer, other than for gross misconduct - three months’ salary
Phil Rees, Non-Executive Director Westoz Funds Management Pty Ltd
•
•
Retired and ceased to be a KMP on 31 August 2018
Term of contract - ongoing as Non- Executive Director
Dermot Woods, Director Westoz Funds Management Pty Ltd
Term of contract – ongoing employment contract
Base salary, inclusive of superannuation for the year ended 30 June 2019 of $250,000 (2018 - $250,000) plus bonus
Payment on termination of employment by the employer, other than for gross misconduct – three months’ salary
•
•
•
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SHAREHOLDINGS OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
The movement during the reporting year in the number of shares in Euroz Limited held, directly, indirectly or beneficially, by each member
of KMP, including related parties, is as follows:
2019
Ordinary shares
A McKenzie
J Hughes
G Chessell
R Kane
S Yeo
R Black
A Brittain
P Rees
D Woods
2018
Ordinary shares
A McKenzie
J Hughes
D Young
G Chessell
R Kane
S Yeo
R Black
A Brittain
P Rees
Balance at
1 July 2018
Received
via PRP (i)
Net change
other *
Bought
& (sold)
Balance at
30 June 2019
12,501,269
12,512,130
4,636,160
3,252,586
4,421,281
3,773,306
563,801
1,474,907
-
78,782
78,782
35,714
50,420
39,916
75,630
26,261
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
818,275
100,000
100,000
68,406
50,000
148,000
426,694
-
(474,906)
-
12,680,051
12,690,912
4,740,280
3,353,006
4,609,197
4,275,630
590,062
1,000,001
818,275
43,135,440
385,505
818,275
418,194
44,757,414
Balance at
1 July 2017
Received
via PRP (i)
Net change
other *
Bought
& (sold)
Balance at
30 June 2018
12,138,971
12,303,832
4,734,540
4,558,243
3,089,652
4,206,264
3,531,347
517,313
1,400,527
134,298
134,298
-
-
-
(4,734,540)
59,917
122,934
63,017
103,306
46,488
74,380
-
-
-
-
-
-
228,000
74,000
-
18,000
40,000
152,000
138,653
-
-
12,501,269
12,512,130
-
4,636,160
3,252,586
4,421,281
3,773,306
563,801
1,474,907
46,480,689
738,638
(4,734,540)
650,653
43,135,440
*Net change reflects commencement or cessation as a KMP.
(i)
These shares are held by the Euroz Share Trust and are currently vesting in accordance with the Euroz Performance Rights Plan (PRP).
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REMUNERATION REPORT (CONT’D)
PERFORMANCE RIGHTS HELD BY KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
The movement during the reporting period in performance rights in Euroz Limited held, directly, indirectly or beneficially, by each KMP,
including related parties, is as follows:
2019
Performance Rights
A McKenzie
J Hughes
G Chessell
R Kane
S Yeo
R Black
A Brittain
D Woods
2018
Performance Rights
A McKenzie
J Hughes
G Chessell
R Kane
S Yeo
R Black
A Brittain
P Rees
Granted as
remuneration
Vested
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
8
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(8)
Granted as
remuneration
Vested
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
8
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(8)
These performance rights were issued in accordance with the PRP. Rights are granted on 1 July each year and vest on 30 June.
SHARE BASED COMPENSATION
A performance right was issued to KMPs as part of their annual bonus / profit share plan. The fair value of each right is calculated as 25%
of each member’s bonus entitlement. The performance rights are subject to a 4-year vesting period. Total fair values of performance rights
issued to KMPs in the year amounts to $757,190 (2018: $679,064).
LOANS KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
No loans were made to Directors of Euroz Limited and the KMPs of the consolidated group, including their personally related entities
during the year.
REMUNERATION REPORT - END
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (CONT’D)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Euroz Limited has a deed of indemnity for all the Directors and Officers of the Company against all losses or liabilities incurred by each
Director and Officer in their capacities as Directors and Officers of the Company. The Company agreed to indemnify and keep indemnified
the Directors and Officers against all liabilities by the Directors and Officers as a Director and Officer of the Company to the extent
permitted under the Corporations Act 2001.
During the financial year, Euroz Securities Limited paid a premium on behalf of the Group to insure the Directors and Officers of the
Company. The liabilities insured include costs and expenses that may be incurred in defending civil or criminal proceedings that may be
brought against the Directors and Officers in their capacity as Directors and Officers of the Company.
INDEMNIFICATION OF AUDITORS
The Company has not indemnified the auditor and has not paid an insurance premium to insure the auditor.
PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF COMPANY
No person has applied for leave of court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or 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 any part of those proceedings.
The Company was not a party to such proceedings during the year.
NON-AUDIT SERVICES
The following non-audit services were provided by the group’s auditor, PKF Perth. The Directors are satisfied that the provision of
non-audit services is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001.
The nature and scope of each type of non-audit service provided means that auditor independence was not compromised. PKF Perth
received or is due to receive the following amounts for the provision of non-audit services:
Tax compliance and other services
$
40,686
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
The lead auditor’s independence declaration for the year ended 30 June 2019 has been received and follows the Directors’ report.
This report is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.
Andrew McKenzie
Executive Chairman
Robert Black
Executive Director
Date: 20 August 2019
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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
PKF Perth
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
TO THE DIRECTORS OF EUROZ LIMITED
In relation to our audit of the financial report of Euroz Limited for the year ended 30 June 2019, to the best of my
knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the
Corporations Act 2001 or any applicable code of professional conduct.
PKF PERTH
SHANE CROSS
PARTNER
20 AUGUST 2019
WEST PERTH
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Level 4, 35 Havelock Street, West Perth, WA 6005
PO Box 609, West Perth, WA 6872
T: +61 8 9426 8999 F: +61 8 9426 8900 www.pkfperth.com.au
PKF Perth is a member firm of the PKF International Limited family of legally independent firms and does not accept any responsibility or liability for the actions
or inactions of any individual member or correspondent firm or firms.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
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EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
Revenue
(Loss) / Gain on fair value movement on investments
Employee benefits expense
Depreciation and amortisation expenses
Regulatory expenses
Legal, professional and consultancy expenses
Conference and seminar expenses
Stockbroking expenses
Communication expenses
Carrying amount of principal trading securities sold
Loss on deconsolidation
Other expenses
(Loss) / Profit before income tax expense
Income tax benefit / (expense)
Notes
4
2019
$
61,525,103
(13,976,485)
2018
$
78,435,780
13,652,164
(24,978,245)
(28,049,408)
(385,708)
(496,958)
(668,851)
(932,955)
(4,159,110)
(393,054)
(13,107,836)
-
(309,412)
(210,824)
(667,116)
(968,088)
(4,384,561)
(340,348)
(9,435,629)
(29,572)
(5,254,427)
(4,782,546)
(2,828,526)
42,910,440
818,926
(13,577,115)
5
5
6
(Loss) / Profit after income tax expense for the year
(2,009,600)
29,333,325
Other comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income net of tax
-
-
Total comprehensive (loss) / income for the year
(2,009,600)
29,333,325
(Loss) / Profit for the year is attributable to:
Non-controlling interest
Owners of Euroz Limited
Total comprehensive (loss) / income for the year
is attributable to:
Non-controlling interest
Owners of Euroz Limited
(1,901,915)
(107,685)
(1,930,487)
31,263,812
(2,009,600)
29,333,325
(1,901,915)
(107,685)
(1,930,487)
31,263,812
(2,009,600)
29,333,325
Basic (loss) / earnings per share (cents)
Diluted (loss) / earnings per share (cents)
33
33
(0.07)
(0.07)
19.91
19.42
The above Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2019
Notes
2019
$
2018
$
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Other current assets
Current tax receivable
Total current assets
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Long term receivable
Investments
Investment entities at fair value
Plant and equipment
Deferred tax assets
Intangible assets
Total non-current assets
TOTAL ASSETS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
Current tax liabilities
Short term provisions
Total current liabilities
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Deferred tax liabilities
Long term provisions
Total non-current liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
EQUITY
Issued capital
Reserves
Retained earnings
7
8
9
10
18
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22 (a)
22 (g)
Equity attributable to the owners of Euroz Limited
Non-controlling interest
TOTAL EQUITY
The above Consolidated Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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27,383,046
1,934,887
7,430,215
1,379,065
217,140
39,390,169
2,181,061
12,855,087
4,103,235
-
38,344,353
58,529,552
5,000,000
13,136,978
58,016,264
715,152
6,960,607
10,178,785
5,000,000
14,519,955
67,586,696
736,579
4,427,658
10,178,785
94,007,786
102,449,673
132,352,139
160,979,225
1,772,881
-
11,446,094
4,637,251
5,075,257
18,129,112
13,218,975
27,841,620
1,313,068
24,680
2,657,601
4,979
1,337,748
2,662,580
14,556,723
30,504,200
117,795,416
130,475,025
101,333,244
3,846,281
18,503,754
123,683,279
102,343,793
2,646,774
29,470,406
134,460,973
(5,887,863)
(3,985,948)
117,795,416
130,475,025
EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
Issued
Capital
$
Share Based
Payment Reserve
$
Retained
Earnings
$
Non-Controlling
Interest
$
Total
$
Balance at 1 July 2017
103,246,026
2,217,421
15,893,316
(2,055,461)
119,301,302
31,263,812
(1,930,487)
29,333,325
31,263,812
(1,930,487)
29,333,325
Profit for the period
Total comprehensive income
for the period
Transactions with owners,
recorded directly in equity
Shares issued during
the period
Vested shares under employee
share plan
Treasury shares
Share issue cost
Share based payments
Dividends to equity holders
Total contributions by and
distributions to owners
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,006,123
(1,006,123)
(1,908,356)
-
-
-
-
-
1,435,476
-
(17,686,722)
(902,233)
429,353
(17,686,722)
Balance at 30 June 2018
102,343,793
2,646,774
29,470,406
(3,985,948)
130,475,025
Balance at 1 July 2018
102,343,793
2,646,774
29,470,406
(3,985,948)
130,475,025
(107,685)
(1,901,915)
(2,009,600)
(107,685)
(1,901,915)
(2,009,600)
Loss for the period
Total comprehensive loss
for the period
Transactions with owners,
recorded directly in equity
Shares issued during
the period
Vested shares under employee
share plan
Treasury shares
Share issue cost
Share based payments
Dividends to equity holders
Total contributions by and
distributions to owners
-
-
-
-
-
-
494,685
(494,685)
(1,494,734)
(10,500)
-
-
-
-
1,694,192
-
(10,858,967)
(1,010,549)
1,199,507
(10,858,967)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,908,356)
-
1,435,476
(17,686,722)
(18,159,602)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,494,734)
(10,500)
1,694,192
(10,858,967)
(10,670,009)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Balance at 30 June 2019
101,333,244
3,846,281
18,503,754
(5,887,863)
117,795,416
The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Receipts from customers (inclusive of goods and services tax)
Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of goods and services tax)
Interest received
Proceeds from sale of trading shares
Income taxes
Payments for trading shares
Notes
2019
$
2018
$
44,555,436
(37,920,386)
6,635,050
572,511
16,092,302
(8,350,953)
(11,196,545)
60,386,371
(36,582,581)
23,803,790
492,045
10,105,513
(7,079,784)
(15,060,563)
Net cash flows from operating activities
32
3,752,365
12,261,001
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payments for investment in WIC & OZG
Payments for management investment schemes
Receipts from disposal of management investment schemes
Dividends and trust distributions received
Payments for plant and equipment
Payments for treasury shares
-
(100,254)
(2,000,000)
(3,000,020)
2,876,534
2,934,506
(364,281)
(1,494,731)
-
3,030,590
(395,408)
(1,908,356)
Net cash flows from / (used in) investing activities
1,952,028
(2,373,448)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid
Share issue cost
(17,701,016)
(10,500)
(11,649,620)
-
Net cash flows from / (used in) financing activities
(17,711,516)
(11,649,620)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 July
(12,007,123)
39,390,169
(1,762,067)
41,152,236
Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June
7
27,383,046
39,390,169
The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
CONTENTS
PAGE
NOTE 1: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NOTE 2: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
NOTE 3: SEGMENT INFORMATION
NOTE 4: REVENUE
NOTE 5: (LOSS) / PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE
NOTE 6: INCOME TAX
NOTE 7: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
NOTE 8: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
NOTE 9: INVENTORIES
NOTE 10: OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
NOTE 11: LONG TERM RECEIVABLE
NOTE 12: INVESTMENTS
NOTE 13: INVESTMENT ENTITIES AT FAIR VALUE
NOTE 14: PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
NOTE 15: DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
NOTE 16: INTANGIBLE ASSETS
NOTE 17: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
NOTE 18: CURRENT TAX ASSETS / LIABILITIES
NOTE 19: SHORT TERM PROVISIONS
NOTE 20: DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
NOTE 21: LONG TERM PROVISIONS
NOTE 22: CONTRIBUTED EQUITY
NOTE 23: DIVIDENDS
NOTE 24: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
NOTE 25: REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS
NOTE 26: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
NOTE 27: COMMITMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE
NOTE 28: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
NOTE 29: RELATED PARTIES
NOTE 30: INVESTMENTS IN CONTROLLED ENTITIES
NOTE 31: EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE
NOTE 32: RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
NOTE 33: (LOSS) / EARNINGS PER SHARE
NOTE 34: PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURES
NOTE 35: COMPANY DETAILS
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
1.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting
Standards, other authoritative pronouncements as issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act
2001 as appropriate for “for-profit” oriented entities.
This financial report has been authorised by the Directors to be issued on 20 August 2019. The Directors have the power to amend
and reissue the financial statements.
Euroz Limited is a listed public Company, trading on the Australian Securities Exchange and Chi - X, limited by shares, incorporated
and domiciled in Australia.
The financial report of Euroz Limited and controlled entities (the group or consolidated group), complies with Australian Accounting
Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
Separate financial information of the parent Company has been included in Note 34 as permitted by amendments to the
Corporations Act 2001. The financial report is presented in Australian dollars which is the group’s functional and presentation
currency. Amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar in accordance with Corporations (Rounding in Financial / Directors’ Reports)
Instrument 2016/191.
The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the consolidated group in the preparation of the financial
report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.
Basis of preparation
Reporting basis and conventions
The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs modified by the revaluation of selected
non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities for which the fair value basis of accounting has been applied.
Accounting policies
(a) Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all entities controlled by Euroz Limited
(‘Company’ or ‘parent entity’) as at 30 June 2019 and the results of all controlled entities for the year then ended. Euroz
Limited and its controlled entities together are referred to in this financial report as the consolidated group.
Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the consolidated group has control. The consolidated group controls an entity
when the consolidated 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 consolidated group. They are de-
consolidated from the date that control ceases.
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the consolidated group.
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.
Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies 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 consolidated group. All controlled entities have a 30 June financial year end.
(b)
Income tax
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on that period’s taxable income based on the applicable
income tax rate for each jurisdiction, adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary
differences, unused tax losses and the adjustment recognised for prior periods, where applicable.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to apply 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, associates or joint ventures, and
the timing of the reversal can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the
foreseeable future.
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.
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STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(b)
Income tax (cont’d)
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 entity’s which intend to settle simultaneously.
Euroz Limited and its wholly-owned Australian subsidiaries have formed an income tax consolidated group under the Tax
Consolidation Regime. The group formed an income tax consolidated group to apply from 1 July 2003. The tax consolidated
group has entered a tax sharing agreement whereby each Company in the group contributes to the income tax payable in
proportion to their contribution to the net profit before tax of the tax consolidated group.
(c) 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 consolidated group assesses the financial assets acquired and liabilities assumed
for appropriate classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic conditions, and the
consolidated group’s operating or accounting policies and other pertinent conditions in existence at the acquisition-date.
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.
(d) Revenue recognition
Revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue is recognised at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the consolidated entity is expected to be entitled
in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. For each contract with a customer, the consolidated entity:
identifies the contract with a customer; identifies the performance obligations in the contract; determines the transaction
price which takes into account estimates of variable consideration and the time value of money; allocates the transaction
price to the separate performance obligations on the basis of the relative stand-alone selling price of each distinct good or
service to be delivered; and recognises revenue when or as each performance obligation is satisfied in a manner that depicts
the transfer to the customer of the goods or services promised.
Variable consideration within the transaction price, if any, reflects concessions provided to the customer such as discounts,
rebates and refunds, any potential bonuses receivable from the customer and any other contingent events. Such estimates
are determined using either the ‘expected value’ or ‘most likely amount’ method. The measurement of variable consideration
is subject to a constraining principle whereby revenue will only be recognised to the extent that it is highly probable that a
significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognised will not occur. The measurement constraint continues
until the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. Amounts received that are subject to
the constraining principle are initially recognised as deferred revenue in the form of a separate refund liability.
Brokerage revenue
Brokerage revenue from share trading is considered to be derived from a single obligation being the completion of a share
trading transaction. Accordingly, at the completion of the transaction the revenue is recognised.
External trail commission classified as brokerage is also considered a distinct service and does not involve other promised
goods or services. Therefore, revenue is recognised at the completion of the service.
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(d) Revenue recognition (cont’d)
Underwriting, placement fees and corporate retainers
Corporate retainers relate to the service fee for work performed such as corporate advisory services. This service is
considered a distinct performance obligation and accordingly revenue is recognised as the service is completed in
accordance with the engagement mandate.
Placement fees are fees charged on raising capital for clients. This is determined to be the single performance obligation and
revenue is recognised as the service is completed in accordance with the engagement mandate.
Underwriting fees are derived upon the satisfactory completion of the engagement criteria which may be the execution of a
capital raising or the sale of a pre-determined number of shares for a client. The performance obligation is determined to be
the completion of the capital raise or sale of the shares and revenue is recognised as the service is completed in accordance
with the engagement mandate.
The payment terms in relation to this source of revenue is 7 days.
Performance and management fees
Performance fee income is derived from investment management agreements based on the performance of an underlying
fund over a contracted period of time. If the fund performance exceeds a specified threshold the performance fee payable is
determined and recorded as revenue at the conclusion of the performance period. The performance obligation is determined
to be singular being to achieve a certain performance target over a specified period.
Management fee income is derived from investment management agreements whereby a monthly management fee is
payable based on the fund value. The performance obligation is the monthly management of the fund and revenue is
recorded monthly following the completion of the month.
The payment terms in relation to this source of revenue is 7 days.
Wealth management fees
Wealth management fee income is derived from agreements with clients individually whereby a monthly management fee is
payable based on the portfolio value. The performance obligation is the monthly management of the portfolio and revenue is
recorded monthly following the completion of the month.
Proceeds from the sale of investments
Share trading revenue from the sale of stocks in the jobbing account is recognised on the day the security is traded. Revenue
comprises the gross proceeds on sale of the security. The single performance obligation is the sale of the security.
Interest
Interest revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method. This is a method of calculating the
amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating the interest income over the relevant period using the effective interest rate,
which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the
net carrying amount of the financial asset.
Other revenue
Other revenue is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive payment is established.
(e) Receivables
Trade receivables are recognised as current receivables as they are generally settled within 30 days from the date of
recognition. Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are
written off. The consolidated entity 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.
All trade receivables relating to brokerage and principal trading have been transferred to Pershing Securities (Australia) Pty
Ltd who provides a trust account facility as part of the clearing and settlement service.
(f)
Inventories
Inventories are stocks held in the operating (house) account at year end. All inventory is held at fair value. Refer to Note 1 (t)
financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.
(g) Plant and equipment
Each class of plant and equipment is carried at cost as indicated less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and
impairment losses.
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The cost of fixed assets constructed within the consolidated group includes the cost of materials, direct labour, borrowing
costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.
Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when
it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the group and the cost of the item can be
measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the statement of profit or loss during the financial period
in which they are incurred.
Depreciation
The depreciable amount of all fixed assets is depreciated on a straight-line basis over their useful lives to the residual
values commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. The depreciation rates used for each class of
depreciable assets are:
Class of Fixed Asset
Leasehold improvements
Plant and equipment
Depreciation Rate
25%
25 – 33%
The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains and losses are
included in the statement of profit or loss. When revalued assets are sold, amounts included in the revaluation reserve relating
to the asset are transferred to retained earnings.
(h) Leasehold improvements
The cost of improvements to or on leasehold properties are amortised over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated
useful life of the improvement to the consolidated group, whichever is the shorter.
(i)
(j)
Leases
Operating lease payments are charged to the statement of profit or loss in the periods in which they are incurred, as this
represents the pattern of benefits derived from the leased assets.
Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables also include other liabilities for goods and services provided to the consolidated 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 not
discounted. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.
All trade payables relating to brokerage and principal trading have been transferred to Pershing Securities (Australia) Pty Ltd
who provides a trust account facility as part of the clearing and settlement service.
(k) Dividends
Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared and authorised by the Directors on or before the end of the
financial year, but not distributed at reporting date.
(l) Options
The fair value of options in the shares of the Company issued to Directors and other parties is recognised as an expense in the
financial statements in relation to the granting of these options.
(m) Employee benefits
(i) Wages, salaries and annual leave
Liabilities for wages, salaries and annual leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are
recognised in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to
be paid when the liabilities are settled.
(ii)
Employee benefits payable later than one year
Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash
outflows to be made for those benefits. There have been no changes to the method used to calculate this liability.
(iii) Superannuation
Contributions are made by the consolidated group to superannuation funds as stipulated by statutory requirements
and are charged as expenses when incurred.
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(m) Employee benefits (cont’d)
(iv) Employee benefit on costs
Employee benefit on costs, including payroll tax, are recognised and included in employee benefits liabilities and costs
when the employee benefits to which they relate are recognised as liabilities.
(v) Options/performance rights
The fair value of options/performance rights granted is recognised as an employee benefit expense with a
corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is measured at grant date.
The fair value of options at grant date is independently determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model
that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the vesting and performance criteria, the impact
of dilution, the non-tradeable nature of the option, 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.
The fair value of performance rights is estimated at grant date based on expectations of the bonus that will be paid
at year end to eligible employees. Each performance right is subject to a 4-year vesting condition. At the end of year
1, the performance right converts to plan shares that are subject to a 3-year service condition. The Board may, at their
discretion accelerate the vesting period.
(vi) Profit-sharing
The consolidated group recognises a liability and an expense for profit-sharing based on a formula that takes into
consideration the profit attributable to the Company’s employees after certain adjustments.
(vii) Termination benefits
The consolidated group recognises a liability and an expense when the group demonstrates a commitment to either
terminate the employee before the normal retirement date or provide termination benefits as a result of an offer made
to the employee prior to retirement date.
(n) Cash and cash equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes deposits at call which are readily convertible
to cash on hand and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.
(o) Earnings per share
(i)
Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is determined by dividing the net profit after income tax attributable to members of the
Company, 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 year.
(ii) Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into
account the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary
shares and the weighted average number of shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation
to dilutive potential ordinary shares. The potential impact of issuing treasury shares externally is considered when
calculating diluted earnings per share.
(p) 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 principle
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 interest. 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.
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 each reporting date and
transfers between levels are determined based on a reassessment of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair
value measurement.
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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.
(q) Fair value estimation
The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure
purposes.
The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as publicly traded derivatives, and trading and available-
for-sale securities) is based on quoted market prices at the reporting date. The quoted market price used for financial assets
held by the consolidated group is the current bid price; the appropriate quoted market price for financial liabilities is the
current ask price.
The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over-the-counter derivatives) is
determined using valuation techniques. The consolidated group uses a variety of methods and makes assumptions that are
based on market conditions existing at each reporting date. Quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments
are used for long-term debt instruments held. Other techniques, such as estimated discounted cash flows, are used to
determine fair value for the remaining financial instruments.
The nominal value less estimated credit adjustments of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair
values. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash
flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the consolidated group for similar financial instruments.
(r) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not
recoverable from the Australian Tax Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition
of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown
inclusive of GST.
Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and
financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.
(s) Treasury Shares
Own equity instruments that are reacquired (treasury shares) are recognised at cost and deducted from equity. No gain or
loss is recognised in profit or loss on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the group’s own equity instruments. Any
difference between the carrying amount and the consideration, if reissued, is recognised in share-based payments reserve.
(t)
Investments and Other Financial Assets
Investments and other financial assets are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs are included as part of the initial
measurement, except for financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Such assets are subsequently measured at either
amortised cost or fair value depending on their classification. Classification is determined based on both the business model
within which such assets are held and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset unless, an accounting
mismatch is being avoided.
Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows have expired or have been transferred and the
consolidated entity has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. When there is no reasonable
expectation of recovering part or all of a financial asset, its carrying value is written off.
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets not measured at amortised cost or at fair value through other comprehensive income are classified as
financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Typically, such financial assets will be either: (i) held for trading, where they
are acquired for the purpose of selling in the short-term with an intention of making a profit, or a derivative; or (ii) designated
as such upon initial recognition where permitted. Fair value movements are recognised in profit or loss.
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income include equity investments which the consolidated entity
intends to hold for the foreseeable future and has irrevocably elected to classify them as such upon initial recognition.
Impairment of financial assets
The consolidated entity recognises a loss allowance for expected credit losses on financial assets which are either measured
at amortised cost or fair value through other comprehensive income. The measurement of the loss allowance depends upon
the consolidated entity’s assessment at the end of each reporting period as to whether the financial instrument’s credit risk
has increased significantly since initial recognition, based on reasonable and supportable information that is available, without
undue cost or effort to obtain.
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(t)
Investments and Other Financial Assets (cont’d)
Where there has not been a significant increase in exposure to credit risk since initial recognition, a 12-month expected credit
loss allowance is estimated. This represents a portion of the asset’s lifetime expected credit losses that is attributable to a
default event that is possible within the next 12 months. Where a financial asset has become credit impaired or where it is
determined that credit risk has increased significantly, the loss allowance is based on the asset’s lifetime expected credit
losses. The amount of expected credit loss recognised is measured on the basis of the probability weighted present value of
anticipated cash shortfalls over the life of the instrument discounted at the original effective interest rate.
For financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, the loss allowance is recognised within other
comprehensive income. In all other cases, the loss allowance is recognised in profit or loss.
(u) Current / non-current classification
Assets and liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position based on current and non-current classification.
An asset is current when: it is expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in normal operating cycle; it is held
primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected to be realised within twelve 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 twelve months after
the reporting period. All other assets are classified as non-current.
A liability is current when: it is expected to be settled in normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of
trading; it is due to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period; or there is no unconditional right to defer the
settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the reporting period. All other liabilities are classified as non-current.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are always classified as non-current.
(v) Contributed equity
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. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options, or for the acquisition of a
business, are included in the cost of the acquisition as part of the purchase consideration.
(w)
Intangible asset
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.
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.
(x)
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 to sell 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.
(y) New standards and interpretations
The consolidated group has adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian
Accounting Standards Board (the AASB) that are relevant to their operations and effective for the current year. Any new,
revised or amending Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.
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The following new Accounting Standards and Interpretations are most relevant to the consolidated entity:
AASB 9 Financial Instruments
The consolidated entity has adopted AASB 9 from 1 July 2018. The standard introduced new classification and measurement
models for financial assets. A financial asset shall be measured at amortised cost if it is held within a business model whose
objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows which arise on specified dates and that are solely principal
and interest. A debt investment shall be measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if it is held within a
business model whose objective is to both hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows which arise on specified
dates that are solely principal and interest as well as selling the asset on the basis of its fair value. All other financial assets are
classified and measured at fair value through profit or loss unless the entity makes an irrevocable election on initial recognition
to present gains and losses on equity instruments (that are not held-for-trading or contingent consideration recognised
in a business combination) in other comprehensive income (‘OCI’). Despite these requirements, a financial asset may be
irrevocably designated as measured at fair value through profit or loss to reduce the effect of, or eliminate, an accounting
mismatch. For financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss, the standard requires the portion of the
change in fair value that relates to the entity’s own credit risk to be presented in OCI (unless it would create an accounting
mismatch). New simpler hedge accounting requirements are intended to more closely align the accounting treatment with
the risk management activities of the entity. New impairment requirements use an ‘expected credit loss’ (‘ECL’) model to
recognise an allowance. Impairment is measured using a 12-month ECL method unless the credit risk on a financial instrument
has increased significantly since initial recognition in which case the lifetime ECL method is adopted. For receivables, a
simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses using a lifetime expected loss allowance is available. There is no
financial impact on the consolidated entities primary statements from the adoption of AASB 9.
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The consolidated entity has adopted AASB 15 from 1 July 2018. The standard provides a single comprehensive model
for revenue recognition. The core principle of the standard is that an entity shall recognise revenue to depict the transfer
of promised goods or services to customers at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to
be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard introduced a new contract-based revenue recognition
model with a measurement approach that is based on an allocation of the transaction price. This is described further in
the accounting policies below. Credit risk is presented separately as an expense rather than adjusted against revenue.
Contracts with customers are presented in an entity’s statement of financial position as a contract liability, a contract asset,
or a receivable, depending on the relationship between the entity’s performance and the customer’s payment. Customer
acquisition costs and costs to fulfil a contract can, subject to certain criteria, be capitalised as an asset and amortised over
the contract period. The adoption of AASB 15 does not have any financial impact on the accounting for revenue in the
consolidated entity but has resulted in a change to the description of accounting policies and revenue notes.
New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted
Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet mandatory,
have not been early adopted by the consolidated entity for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2019. The
consolidated entity’s assessment of the impact of these new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations, most
relevant to the consolidated entity, are set out below.
AASB 16 Leases
This standard is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. The standard replaces AASB
117 ‘Leases’ and for lessees will eliminate the classifications of operating leases and finance leases. Subject to exceptions, a
‘right-of-use’ asset will be capitalised in the statement of financial position, measured at the present value of the unavoidable
future lease payments to be made over the lease term. The exceptions relate to short-term leases of 12 months or less and
leases of low-value assets (such as personal computers and small office furniture) where an accounting policy choice exists
whereby either a ‘right-of-use’ asset is recognised or lease payments are expensed to profit or loss as incurred. A liability
corresponding to the capitalised lease will also be recognised, adjusted for lease prepayments, lease incentives received, initial
direct costs incurred and an estimate of any future restoration, removal or dismantling costs. Straight-line operating lease
expense recognition will be replaced with a depreciation charge for the leased asset (included in operating costs) and an
interest expense on the recognised lease liability (included in finance costs). In the earlier periods of the lease, the expenses
associated with the lease under AASB 16 will be higher when compared to lease expenses under AASB 117. However, EBITDA
(Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation) results will be improved as the operating expense is replaced
by interest expense and depreciation in profit or loss under AASB 16. For classification within the statement of cash flows,
the lease payments will be separated into both a principal (financing activities) and interest (either operating or financing
activities) component. For lessor accounting, the standard does not substantially change how a lessor accounts for leases.
The consolidated entity will adopt this standard from 1 July 2019 and its impact on adoption is expected to result in total
assets increasing by $5,434,065, total liabilities increasing by $5,551,232 and net assets decreasing by $117,167.
The Australian Accounting Standards Board (‘AASB’) has issued the following new and amended accounting standards and
interpretations that have mandatory application dates for future reporting periods. The group has decided against the early
adoption of any of these standards.
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1.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
(y) New standards and interpretations (cont’d)
New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted (cont’d)
AASB No.
Title
AASB 2017-4
AASB 2017-6
AASB 2017-7
AASB 2018-1
AASB 2018-2
AASB 2018-5
AASB 2018-6
AASB 2018-7
AASB 2019-1
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards –
Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards –
Prepayment Features with Negative Compensation
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards –
Long-term Interests in Associates and Joint Ventures
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards –
Annual Improvements 2015-2017 Cycle
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards –
Plan Amendment, Curtailment or Settlement
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards -
Deferral of AASB 1059
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards –
Definition of a Business
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards –
Definition of Material
Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards –
References to the Conceptual Framework
Application date
of standard
Issue date
1 January 2019
July 2017
1 January 2019
October 2017
1 January 2019
December 2017
1 January 2019
February 2018
1 January 2019
March 2018
1 January 2019
October 2018
1 January 2020
December 2018
1 January 2020
December 2018
1 January 2020
May 2019
AASB 16
Leases
1 January 2019
February 2016
AASB
Interpretation 23
Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments
1 January 2019
June 2017
2.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
Estimates and judgements incorporated in the financial statements are based on historical knowledge and best available current
information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data,
obtained both externally and within the group.
Key estimates and judgments
(i)
Impairment
At each reporting date, the consolidated group compares the carrying values and market values of investments to determine
whether there is any indication of impairment. If impairment indicators exist, any excess of the investment entity’s carrying
value over the recoverable amount is expensed to the statement of profit or loss.
Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the consolidated group estimates the
recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
(ii) Classification of inventories
The consolidated group has decided to classify investments in listed securities at fair value through profit and loss. These
securities are accounted for at fair value. Any increments or decrements in their value at year end are charged or credited to
the statement of profit or loss.
(iii) Taxation
Judgement is required in assessing whether deferred tax assets and certain deferred tax liabilities are recognised on the
statement of financial position. Deferred tax assets, including those arising from temporary differences and tax losses, are
recognised only where it is considered more likely than not they will be recovered, which is dependent on the generation of
sufficient future taxable profits. Deferred tax liabilities arising from temporary differences are recognised to the extent that
there are future profits.
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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS (CONT’D)
Key estimates and judgments (cont’d)
(iv) Goodwill
Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be
impaired. For the purpose of impairment testing, the goodwill on acquisition of Blackswan Equities Limited is allocated to
private client broking cash-generating unit which represents the lowest level at which it is monitored for internal management
purposes. At 30 June 2019, goodwill totalling $2,803,345 has been allocated to the private client broking cash-generated unit.
The assumptions used for determining the recoverable amount are based on past experience and expectations for the future.
Projected cash flows for each cash-generated unit are discounted using an appropriate discount rate and a value in use is
determined over a 5-year life. The discount rate deemed applicable at 30 June 2019 amounted to 10.65%. The Board have
assessed that there is no indication the goodwill is impaired.
In addition, the goodwill on the acquisition of Entrust totalling $5,639,200 has been allocated to the performance of this
Company as a whole. The assumptions used for determining the recoverable amount are based on past experience and
expectations for the future. Projected cash flows for each cash-generated unit are discounted using an appropriate discount
rate and a value in use is determined over a 5-year life. The discount rate deemed applicable at 30 June 2019 amounted to
10.65 %. The Board have assessed that there is no indication the goodwill is impaired.
(v)
Intangible assets
Upon acquisition of Entrust, Euroz acquired $1,736,240 in other intangible assets consisting 3 separate client portfolios.
These assets were tested for impairment. The assumptions used for determining the recoverable amount was based on past
experience and expectations for the future. Projected cash flows for each cash-generated unit were discounted using an
appropriate discount rate and a value in use was determined over a 5-year life. The discount rate deemed applicable at 30
June 2019 amounted to 10.65 %. The Board have assessed that there is no indication these assets are impaired.
3.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Identification of reportable segments
The consolidated group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the
executive team (the chief operating decision makers) in assessing performance and in allocating resources.
Types of products and services
Stockbroking & Corporate Finance
Stockbroking business offering trading of Australian securities, post trade reporting, corporate finance and advisory services and the
provision of company research.
Principal Trading
Principal trading relates to the purchase and sale of securities by the consolidated group.
Funds Management
The consolidated group provides funds management services.
Investments
The consolidated group invests in listed and unlisted securities from which it derives dividends.
Wealth Management
The consolidated group provides wealth management services including the portfolio administration of funds under management.
Basis of accounting for purpose of reporting by operating segments
The accounting policies used by the consolidated group in reporting segments internally are consistent with those adopted in the
financial statements of the consolidated group, unless otherwise stated.
Segment assets and liabilities
Where an asset is used across multiple segments, the asset is allocated to that segment that receives majority economic value from
that asset.
Liabilities are allocated to segments where there is a direct nexus between the liability and the operations of the segment.
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3:
SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONT’D)
Segment performance
2019
Stockbroking
& Corporate
Finance
$
Principal
Trading
$
Funds
Management
$
Investment
Income
$
Wealth
Management
$
Total
$
Sales and other fees
29,000,464
16,092,302
3,982,476
-
8,776,753
57,851,995
Interest revenue
Other revenues
404,885
159,169
5,873
49,860
55,929
86,694
20,938
574,319
-
2,885,775
3,985
3,098,789
Total segment revenue
29,564,518
16,148,035
4,038,405
2,972,469
8,801,676
61,525,103
Segment net operating profit /
(loss) after tax
4,074,625
1,940,445
(2,763,869)
(7,510,414)
2,249,613
(2,009,600)
Depreciation and amortisation
303,069
-
73,535
-
9,104
385,708
Gain/(Loss) on fair value of
investments
-
(3,899,611)
-
(10,076,874)
-
(13,976,485)
Segment assets
29,470,073
7,430,215
5,485,763
84,690,279
5,275,809
132,352,139
Fair value of investments
-
7,430,215
-
71,153,242
-
78,583,457
Segment liabilities
3,406,613
83,359
851,012
9,311,428
904,311
14,556,723
2018
Stockbroking
& Corporate
Finance
$
Principal
Trading
$
Funds
Management
$
Investment
Income
$
Wealth
Management
$
Total
$
Sales and other fees
40,926,996
10,105,513
13,585,324
-
8,860,642
73,478,475
Interest revenue
Other revenues
340,241
270,048
9,567
34,050
41,469
47,351
19,409
458,037
-
4,130,532
64,638
4,499,268
Total segment revenue
41,537,285
10,149,130
13,626,793
4,177,883
8,944,689
78,435,780
Segment net operating profit/
(loss) after tax
10,153,858
803,614
3,735,118
12,525,095
2,115,640
29,333,325
Depreciation and amortisation
231,376
-
70,700
-
7,336
309,412
Gain/(Loss) on fair value of
investments
-
1,909,697
-
11,742,467
-
13,652,164
Segment assets
33,530,935
13,148,694
9,267,321
100,812,830
4,219,445
160,979,225
Fair value of investments
-
12,855,088
-
82,106,650
-
94,961,738
Capital expenditure
360,458
-
10,224
-
24,726
395,408
Segment liabilities
5,609,795
167,525
2,023,810
21,621,337
1,081,733
30,504,200
Entity-wide disclosures
The consolidated group predominately operates with in the geographical region of Australia. Therefore, the total revenue and
non-current assets are reflected on the face of the financial statements.
During the year ended 30 June 2019, approximately 8.53% (2018: 19.1%) of the consolidated group’s external revenue was derived
from management fees, performance fees and dividends from Ozgrowth Limited and Westoz Investment Company Limited.
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30 June 2019
Brokerage
Stockbroking
& Corporate
Finance
$
13,345,982
Underwriting and placement fees
11,259,626
Performance and
management fees
Wealth management fees
Proceeds on sale of principal
trading shares
1,889,943
-
-
$
-
-
-
-
16,092,302
Corporate retainers
2,504,914
-
Other income
Interest received
Other revenue
Dividends and trust
distributions received
404,884
158,419
5,873
1,129
750
48,731
Principal
Trading
Funds
Management
Investment
Wealth
Management
Total
$
-
-
3,982,476
-
-
-
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
55,929
86,694
-
-
-
$
$
829,640
14,175,622
534,199
11,793,825
-
5,872,419
7,412,914
7,412,914
-
-
16,092,302
2,504,914
20,939
3,984
574,319
163,532
2,885,775
-
2,935,256
29,564,518
16,148,035
4,038,405
2,972,469
8,810,676
61,525,103
30 June 2018
Brokerage
Stockbroking
& Corporate
Finance
$
14,721,450
Underwriting and placement fees
10,158,728
Performance and
management fees
Wealth management fees
Proceeds on sale of principal
trading shares
6,699,192
-
-
Principal
Trading
Funds
Management
Investment
Wealth
Management
Total
$
-
-
-
-
10,105,513
$
-
-
13,585,324
-
-
-
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
$
1,024,150
15,745,600
532,193
10,690,921
4,876
20,289,392
7,299,423
7,299,423
-
-
10,105,513
9,347,626
Corporate retainers
9,347,626
-
Other income
Interest received
Other revenue
Dividends and trust
distributions received
340,241
270,048
9,567
1,414
-
32,636
41,469
-
-
47,351
-
19,409
64,638
458,037
336,100
4,130,532
-
4,163,168
41,537,285
10,149,130
13,626,793
4,177,883
8,944,689
78,435,780
57
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019
5.
(LOSS) / PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE
(Loss) / profit before income tax is determined after accounting for the following specific expenses:
Rental expenses relating to operating lease
Superannuation expense
Share based payments – PRP
2019
$
2018
$
1,813,452
1,180,700
1,682,575
1,932,963
1,127,798
1,419,710
The Blackswan Equities Limited Group of companies were deregistered in the prior period resulting in a loss on deconsolidation to
the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income totalling $29,572.
6.
INCOME TAX
The components of tax expense comprise:
Current tax
Other (i)
Deferred tax
3,663,983
18,250,461
(605,427)
-
(3,877,482)
(4,673,346)
(818,926)
13,577,115
Numerical reconciliation between tax expense and pre-tax accounting (loss) / profit
Income tax using company’s tax rate of 30% (2018: 30%)
(848,558)
12,873,132
Add tax effect of:
•
•
deferred tax not recognised on temporary differences
other non-allowable items
Less tax effect of:
•
franked dividends received
344,557
1,187,664
-
3,581,900
683,663
16,455,032
1,502,589
2,877,917
Income tax expense/(benefit) attributable to entity
(818,926)
13,577,115
The applicable weighted average effective tax rates are as follows:
28.95%
31.64%
(i)
During the 2019 year, the Company has amended prior year tax returns for the years 2015 – 2018 in relation to the deductions
claimed for its contributions to the Employee Share Trust (EST). Previously, the Company had claimed these deductions as
the shares vested to the employees. The Company has changed this basis of deduction, to claiming it at the time of providing
the funding to EST by Euroz Limited. Accordingly, this has resulted in an additional taxation refund over these years and the
recognition of a deferred tax liability.
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INCOME TAX (CONT’D)
Reconciliations
i.
Gross movements
The overall movement in the deferred tax account is as follows:
Balance at 1 July
Recognised in statement of profit or loss
Charge to equity
Balance at 30 June
ii.
Deferred tax liability
Movement in temporary differences during the year
Fair value gain adjustments
Balance at 1 July
Recognised in the statement of profit or loss
Balance at 30 June
Other
Balance at 1 July
Recognised in the statement of profit or loss
Balance at 30 June
iii.
Deferred tax assets
Movement in temporary difference during the year
Fair value gain adjustments
Balance at 1 July
Recognised in the statement of profit or loss
Balance at 30 June
Provisions
Balance at 1 July
Recognised in the statement of profit or loss
Balance at 30 June
Other
Balance at 1 July
Charge to equity
Recognised in the statement of profit or loss
Balance at 30 June
2019
$
2018
$
1,770,057
3,877,482
-
5,647,539
6,443,403
(4,891,040)
217,694
1,770,057
2,073,457
(1,627,149)
446,308
584,144
282,616
866,760
1,313,068
243,156
2,907,068
3,150,224
1,123,263
1,494,301
2,617,564
431,422
1,642,035
2,073,457
683,265
(99,121)
584,144
2,657,601
3,027,368
(2,784,212)
243,156
927,467
195,796
1,123,263
3,061,239
3,603,255
-
(1,868,420)
217,694
(759,710)
1,192,819
3,061,239
6,960,607
4,427,658
59
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019
6.
INCOME TAX (CONT’D)
Tax consolidation legislation
Euroz Limited and its wholly-owned Australian subsidiaries implemented the tax consolidation legislation as of 1 July 2003.
The accounting policy on implementation of the legislation is set out in Note 1(b). The impact on the income tax expense for the
year is disclosed in the tax reconciliation above.
The entities have also entered into a tax sharing and funding agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, the wholly-owned
entities reimburse Euroz Limited for any current income tax payable by Euroz Limited arising in respect of their activities. The
reimbursements are payable at the same time as the associated income tax liability falls due and have therefore been recognised as
a current tax-related receivable by Euroz Limited. In the opinion of the Directors, the tax sharing agreement is also a valid agreement
under the tax consolidation legislation and limits the joint and several liability of the wholly owned entities in the case of a default by
Euroz Limited.
7.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
2019
$
2018
$
Cash at bank and on hand
27,383,046
39,390,169
8. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Trade receivables
1,934,887
2,181,061
All trade receivables relating to brokerage and principal trading have been transferred to Pershing Securities (Australia) Pty
Ltd (clearing participant on behalf of Euroz Securities Limited) who provides a trust account facility as part of the clearing and
settlement service.
9.
INVENTORIES
Securities in unlisted companies (at cost) (i)
Trading securities in listed companies (at cost) (i)
Fair value adjustments (ii)
Total
(i)
These securities are held at fair value through profit or loss.
(ii)
The fair value adjustment is based on the closing price of each investment at year end.
10. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Prepayments
Accrued income
Total
11. LONG TERM RECEIVABLE
785,965
8,363,410
588,040
10,086,594
(1,719,160)
2,180,453
7,430,215
12,855,087
1,004,599
374,466
959,262
3,143,973
1,379,065
4,103,235
Security deposit
5,000,000
5,000,000
Deposit held by Pershing Securities (Australia) Pty Ltd (clearing participant on behalf of Euroz Securities Limited).
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INVESTMENTS
Cost of investment in managed investment schemes
Fair value adjustments (i)
Total
(i)
The fair value adjustment is based on the closing unit value of the scheme.
13.
INVESTMENT ENTITIES AT FAIR VALUE
11,856,063
1,280,915
12,732,598
1,787,357
13,136,978
14,519,955
2019
$
2018
$
Listed ordinary shares in investment entities at fair value through profit or loss
58,016,264
67,586,696
Reconciliation
Reconciliation of the fair values at the beginning and end of the current financial year are
set out below:
Opening fair value
Additions
Revaluation increments
Closing fair value
67,586,696
56,915,440
-
100,254
(9,570,432)
10,571,002
58,016,264
67,586,696
Investment entities encompass listed entities – Westoz Investment Company Limited and Ozgrowth Limited. While the consolidated
group is deemed to control these entities, exemption from consolidation is obtained as the Company meets the definition of
investment entity under AASB 2013-5 – Investment Entities. Accordingly, these investments are fair valued.
14. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Leasehold improvements
At cost
Less: Accumulated amortisation
Software
At cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Office equipment
At cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Furniture, fixtures and fittings
At cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation
679,101
(430,938)
248,163
276,548
(136,324)
140,224
586,881
(344,747)
242,134
107,433
(22,802)
84,631
540,616
(273,812)
266,804
177,958
(60,313)
117,645
467,788
(194,438)
273,350
99,321
(20,541)
78,780
715,152
736,579
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14. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONT’D)
Reconciliations
Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of each class of plant and equipment at the beginning and end of the current and previous
financial years are set out below:
2019
Carrying amount at 1 July 2018
Additions
Depreciation / amortisation expense
Leasehold
improvements
$
Plant and
equipment
$
266,804
138,486
(157,127)
469,775
225,795
(228,581)
Total
$
736,579
364,281
(385,708)
Carrying amount at 30 June 2019
248,163
466,990
715,152
2018
Carrying amount at 1 July 2017
Additions
Depreciation / amortisation expense
398,646
3,312
(135,154)
251,937
392,096
(174,258)
650,583
395,408
(309,412)
Carrying amount at 30 June 2018
266,804
469,775
736,579
15. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
2019
$
2018
$
Deferred tax asset (Note 6)
6,960,607
4,427,658
Deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits can be generated.
16.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill (refer (a) below)
Other intangible assets (refer (b) below)
(a) Goodwill
Opening balance
Deconsolidation of Blackswan
Balance
Split of goodwill:
Goodwill on acquisition of Blackswan
Goodwill on acquisition of Entrust
62
8,442,545
1,736,240
10,178,785
8,442,545
1,736,240
10,178,785
8,442,545
-
8,472,312
(29,767)
8,442,545
8,442,545
2,803,345
5,639,200
2,803,345
5,639,200
8,442,545
8,442,545
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 201916.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONT’D)
Both goodwill balances are deemed to have an indefinite useful life and accordingly an impairment test was performed at
reporting date. Based on this assessment at 30 June 2019, no impairment was considered necessary. Note 2 (iv) contains additional
information on this assessment.
While the Blackswan group of companies were deregistered in the prior period, the Blackswan operating unit was integrated
into Euroz Securities Limited upon the initial acquisition and therefore, this deregistration had an insignificant impact on the
goodwill balance.
2019
$
2018
$
(b) Other intangible assets
1,736,240
1,736,240
Split of other intangible assets:
Client portfolio A
Client portfolio B
Client portfolio C
500,000
80,000
1,156,240
500,000
80,000
1,156,240
1,736,240
1,736,240
The carrying value of all 3 assets was assessed at reporting date for impairment and no impairment was considered necessary.
Note 2 (v) contains further information on this impairment assessment.
17. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Other payables and accruals
1,772,881
4,637,251
All trade creditors relating to brokerage and principal trading have been transferred to Pershing Securities (Australia) Pty Ltd who
provides a trust account facility as part of the clearing and settlement service.
18. CURRENT TAX ASSETS / LIABILITIES
Tax receivable
Provision for taxation
19. SHORT TERM PROVISIONS
Dividends
Employee benefits (annual leave)
Employee benefits (long service leave)
Total
217,140
-
-
5,075,257
8,049,469
1,476,971
1,919,654
14,891,518
1,370,079
1,867,515
11,446,094
18,129,112
63
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2019
19. SHORT TERM PROVISIONS (CONT’D)
Dividends
This provision represents the dividend declared by the Board before the reporting date and to be paid out to shareholders
subsequent to year end.
Movements in each class of provisions, other than employee benefits, are set out below:
Carrying amount at 1 July
Additional provisions recognised
Amounts paid out
2019
$
2018
$
14,891,518
10,866,783
8,854,416
17,708,834
(17,708,832)
(11,671,732)
Carrying amount at 30 June
8,049,469
14,891,518
20. DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
Deferred tax liability (Note 6)
1,313,068
2,657,601
21. LONG TERM PROVISIONS
Employee benefits (long service leave)
24,680
4,979
22. CONTRIBUTED EQUITY
(a) Share capital
Ordinary shares
Issued and paid up capital – consisting of
ordinary shares (net of treasury shares)
(b) Movements in ordinary share capital
At the beginning of the reporting period
Acquisition of Treasury shares
Vested shares under Performance Rights Plan
At the end of the year
(c) Movements in ordinary share capital
At the beginning of the reporting period
Acquisition of Treasury shares
Vested shares under Performance Rights Plan
Share issue cost
At the end of the year
64
2019
Shares
2018
Shares
2019
$
2018
$
155,012,651
155,879,961
101,333,244
102,343,793
2019
Shares
2018
Shares
155,879,961
156,654,382
(1,265,500)
(1,659,000)
398,190
884,579
155,012,651
155,879,961
2019
$
2018
$
102,343,793
103,246,026
(1,494,734)
(1,908,356)
494,685
(10,500)
1,006,123
-
101,333,244
102,343,793
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 201922. CONTRIBUTED EQUITY (CONT’D)
(d) Treasury shares
2019
Shares
2018
Shares
2019
$
2018
$
Balance of treasury shares at the end of the
reporting period
(5,976,731)
(5,109,421)
6,328,138
5,251,166
Treasury shares were acquired by the Employee Share Trust at various times during the year. The acquisition of Treasury
shares forms part of the Performance Right Plan.
(e) Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion
to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held. Ordinary shares have no par value.
On a show of hands, every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy, is entitled to one vote, and
upon a poll each share is entitled to one vote.
(f) Options
There were no options on issue at 30 June 2019 (30 June 2018: Nil).
(g) Share based payments reserve
The reserve records items recognised as expenses on valuation of share based payments. The movement in the current
period totalling $1,694,192 (2018: $1,435,476) relates to the vesting expense related to the fair value of performance rights
issued in the prior year and the current year in connection with the Performance Rights Plan.
Balance on share based payment reserve at 1 July
Recognised during the year
Vested shares under Performance Rights Plan
2019
$
2,646,774
1,694,192
(494,685)
2018
$
2,217,421
1,435,476
(1,006,123)
Balance on share based payments reserve at 30 June
3,846,281
2,646,774
(h) Capital management
The Directors primary objective is to maintain a capital structure that ensures the lowest cost of capital available to the group.
At reporting date, the group has no external borrowings and significant cash reserves. As the holder of various Australian
Financial Services Licences and as a market participant of the Australian Securities Exchange the group is exposed to
externally imposed capital requirements, which have been complied with at year end and throughout the year.
23. DIVIDENDS
Ordinary shares
Interim dividend for the half year ended 31 December of 1.75 cents (2018 – 1.75
cents) per fully paid ordinary share paid on 30 January 2019. Fully franked based
on tax paid @ 30%
Final dividend declared and provided for at 30 June 2019 of 5 cents (2018 – 9.25
cents) per fully paid ordinary share paid on 7 August 2019. Fully franked based on
tax paid @ 30%
2,817,314
2,817,314
8,049,469
14,891,518
Total dividends provided for or paid
10,866,783
17,708,832
Of the total dividends paid during the year, $7,816 (2018: $22,110) was paid to the Euroz Share Trust and is undistributed. Therefore, it
has been eliminated on consolidation.
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23. DIVIDENDS (CONT’D)
Franked dividends
The franked portions of the dividends recommended after 30 June 2019 will be franked out of existing franking credits or out of
franking credits arising from the payment of income tax in the year ending 30 June 2019.
2019
$
2018
$
Franking credits available for subsequent financial years based on a tax rate of
30% (2018: 30%)
16,473,643
17,922,906
These dividends are fully-franked and therefore, there are no income tax consequences for the owners of Euroz Limited.
The above amounts represent the balance of the franking account as at the end of the financial year, adjusted for:
(a) franking credits that will arise from the payment of the current tax liability
(b) franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as a liability at the reporting date
(c) franking credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables at the reporting date, and
(d) franking credits that may be prevented from being distributed in subsequent financial years.
The consolidated amounts include franking credits that would be available to the parent entity if distributable profits of controlled
entities were paid as dividends.
24. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
(a) Financial risk management
The group’s financial instruments consist of deposits with banks, trade receivables and payables, short term investments and long
term investments. Derivative financial instruments are not used by the group. Senior executives meet regularly to analyse and
monitor the financial risk associated with the financial instruments used by the group.
(b) Financial risk exposure and management
(i)
Interest rate risk
The group has no borrowings and therefore is not exposed to interest rate risk associated with debt. The group has significant
cash reserves and the interest income earned from these cash reserves will be affected by movements in the interest rate. A
sensitivity analysis has been provided in the note to illustrate the effect of interest rate movements on interest income earned.
(ii)
Liquidity risk
The group manages liquidity risk using forward cash flow projections, maintaining cash reserves and having no borrowings
or debt.
Trade and other payables are expected to be paid as follows:
Less than 1 month
(iii) Credit risk
2019
$
2018
$
1,772,881
4,637,251
The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or security, at reporting date is the carrying
amount of the financial assets disclosed in the statement of financial position. There is no collateral or security held for those
assets at 30 June 2019.
Credit risk arises from exposure to customers and deposits with banks. Senior management monitors its exposure to
customers on a regular basis to ensure recovery and repayment of outstanding amounts. Cash deposits are only made with
Australian based banks. All trade debtors relating to brokerage and principal trading have been transferred to Pershing
Securities (Australia) Pty Ltd who provides a trust account facility as part of the clearing and settlement service. Trade
receivables are usually paid within 30 days.
The carrying amount of the consolidated entity’s financial assets represents the maximum credit exposure.
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The consolidated entity’s maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date was:
Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables
Long term deposit
Impairment losses
None of the consolidated group’s receivables are past due date (2018: Nil).
(iv) Financial instruments composition and maturity analysis
Carrying Amount
2019
$
27,383,046
1,934,887
5,000,000
2018
$
39,390,169
2,181,061
5,000,000
29,317,933
46,571,230
Weighted Average
Effective Interest Rate
Floating Interest Rate
Non-Interest Bearing
2019
%
2018
%
2019
$
2018
$
2019
$
2018
$
FINANCIAL ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
1.39
1.46
27,383,046
39,390,169
-
-
Trade and other
receivables
Financial assets held for
trading
Financial assets at fair
value through profit
and loss
Other investments
Long term deposit
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,934,887
2,181,061
7,430,215
12,855,087
58,016,264
67,586,696
13,136,978
14,519,955
0.75
0.75
5,000,000
5,000,000
-
-
Total financial assets
32,383,046
44,390,169
80,518,344
97,142,799
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
-
-
1,772,881
4,637,251
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24. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONT’D)
The following table details the consolidated group’s fair value of financial instruments categorised by the following levels:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as
prices) or indirectly (derived from prices).
Level 3: Inputs for the assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
2019
Assets
Investments
Total Assets
2018
Assets
Investments
Total Assets
Level 1
$
Level 2
$
Level 3
$
Total
$
77,611,380
77,611,380
972,077
972,077
-
-
78,583,457
78,583,457
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
94,219,411
94,219,411
742,327
742,327
-
-
94,961,738
94,961,738
(v)
Sensitivity analysis
Assuming all variables remain constant and the interest rate fluctuated by 1% at year end the effect on the consolidated
group’s equity and profit as follows:
Increase by 1%
Decrease by 1%
2019
$
226,681
(226,681)
2018
$
310,731
(310,731)
Assuming all variables remain constant and the equity market fluctuated by 5% at year end the effect on the group’s equity
and profit is as follows:
Increase by 5%
Decrease by 5%
2,750,421
(2,750,421)
3,323,661
(3,323,661)
25. REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS
Audit services
Audit and review of financial reports for the Group
Fees paid to PKF Perth firm
Other services
Tax compliance services
Other services
68
173,000
168,000
32,105
8,580
40,685
39,800
17,620
57,420
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT’D)FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019EUROZ LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 201926. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The parent entity and consolidated group had contingent liabilities at 30 June as follows:
Secured guarantees in respect of:
Operating lease of a controlled group entity
2019
$
2018
$
1,013,514
807,699
As detailed in note 11 the consolidated group has a deposit with Pershing Securities (Australia) Pty Ltd as part of Euroz Securities
Limited third-party clearing arrangements. This deposit totalled $5,000,000 at reporting date (2018: $5,000,000).
The Group has no contingent assets at reporting date (2018: Nil).
27. COMMITMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE
Operating leases
Commitments for minimum lease payments in relation to non cancellable
operating leases are payable as follows:
Within one year
Later than one year but not later than five years
Later than five years
1,196,175
4,934,920
-
1,409,270
1,901,319
-
Commitments not recognised in the financial statements
6,131,095
3,310,589
The lease on the premises at Level 18 Alluvion, 58 Mounts Bay Road is for the period of 15 years commencing 2 July 2010 and
expiring on 1 July 2025.
The licence on the premises at Level 9, 20 Bond Street, Sydney NSW is for the period of 5 years commencing 15 December 2018 and
expiring on 14 December 2023.
The licence on the premises at Level 15, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne is for the period of 8 years commencing 1 June 2015 and
expiring on 31 May 2022.
28. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Employee benefit and related on-costs liabilities
Provision for employee benefits
3,421,304
3,242,574
Aggregate employee benefit and related on costs liabilities
3,421,304
3,242,574
29. RELATED PARTIES
(a) Key Management Personnel compensation
Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Share based payments
Total compensation
3,869,613
196,282
757,188
4,882,092
174,332
679,064
4,823,086
5,735,488
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29. RELATED PARTIES (CONT’D)
(b)
Individual Key Management Personnel (KMP) compensation disclosure
Information regarding individual KMP compensation and some equity instruments disclosures as required by Corporations
Regulation is provided in the remuneration report section of the Directors’ Report.
Apart from the details disclosed in this note, no KMP has entered into a material contract with the group since the end of the
previous financial year and there were no material contracts involving KMP interest existing at year end.
(c) Parent entity
The ultimate parent entity within the group is Euroz Limited.
(d) Share-based payments
During the year a performance right was issued to 86 employees (2018: 92 employees). This performance right entitles the
holder to a number of shares in Euroz Limited calculated as 25% of their bonus entitlement for the year. At point of issue,
these performance rights are subject to a 4-year vesting period. The fair value of each performance right is calculated as 25%
of the individual’s bonus entitlement.
(e) Wholly-owned group transactions
Wholly owned group
The wholly owned group consists of Euroz Limited and its wholly owned controlled entities. See Note 30.
Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those available
to other parties unless otherwise stated.
2019
$
2018
$
Transactions with related parties consisting of:
(i)
Subsidiaries
•
•
•
•
Loans advanced by Euroz Limited to subsidiaries
Payments of dividends to Euroz Limited by subsidiaries
Management fees charged by Euroz Securities Limited to
subsidiaries
Management fees charged by Prodigy Investment Partners
Limited to subsidiaries
17,714,442
8,850,000
1,599,705
14,198,563
19,550,000
1,466,685
1,514,379
975,283
(ii) Other
•
•
•
Dividends received by Euroz Limited from investment entities
Management fee received by the Euroz Group from
investment entities
Performance fee received by the Euroz Group from
investment entities
Ownership interests in related parties
Interests held in controlled entities are set out in note 30.
Other transactions with Directors and specified Executives
2,836,800
3,898,806
2,833,800
2,390,837
83,668
9,725,000
During the year ended 30 June 2019 the Directors and KMP transacted share business through Euroz Securities Limited on
normal terms and conditions.
Aggregate amounts of the above transactions with Directors and KMP of the consolidated group:
Amounts recognised as revenue
Brokerage earned on Key Management Personnel accounts
29,504
42,562
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Name of entity
Country of
incorporation
Class of
shares
Equity holding
Cost of parent entity’s
investment
2019
%
2018
%
2019
$
2018
$
Euroz Securities Limited
Australia
Ordinary
Detail Nominees Pty Ltd
Australia
Ordinary
Zero Nominees Pty Ltd (i)
Australia
Ordinary
Westoz Funds Management
Pty Ltd
Australia
Ordinary
Euroz Employee Share Trust
Australia
Ordinary
Ozgrowth Limited*
Australia
Ordinary
Westoz Investment Company
Limited*
Prodigy Investment Partners
Limited
Australia
Ordinary
Australia
Ordinary
Blackswan Equities Limited (i)
Australia
Ordinary
Flinders Investment Partners Pty
Ltd (ii)
Australia
Ordinary
Dalton Street Capital Pty Ltd (ii)
Australia
Ordinary
Equus Point Capital Pty Ltd
Australia
Ordinary
Blackswan Corporate Pty Ltd (i)
Australia
Ordinary
Blackswan Wealth Management
Pty Ltd (i)
Australia
Ordinary
WIM WA Resources Limited
Australia
Ordinary
WIM Small Cap Limited
Australia
Ordinary
Entrust Wealth Management
Pty Ltd
Australia
Ordinary
Prodigy Flinders Pty Ltd (ii)
Australia
Ordinary
Prodigy Corporate Pty Ltd (ii)
Australia
Ordinary
Prodigy DSC Pty Ltd (ii)
Australia
Ordinary
Prodigy EPC Pty Ltd (ii)
Australia
Ordinary
100
100
100
100
-
40.58
27.30
80
-
50
50
50
-
-
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
-
40.58
27.30
80
-
50
50
-
-
-
100
100
100
100
100
100
-
25,000,000
25,000,000
-
-
-
-
1,450,000
1,450,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,900,000
1,900,000
-
2
2
2
-
-
1
1
-
2
2
-
-
-
1
1
7,800,000
7,800,000
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
-
* Although Ozgrowth Limited and Westoz Investment Company Limited are controlled entities, exemption from consolidation was
derived from the adoption of AASB 2013-5 Investment Entities.
The ultimate parent entity in the wholly owned group is Euroz Limited.
(i)
Owned by Euroz Securities Limited
(ii) Owned by Prodigy Investment Partners Limited
A brief description of each entity (unless inactive and dormant) is as follows: -
(a)
(b)
(c)
Euroz Limited – Group Holding Company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Euroz Limited manages cash and
investments including significant positions in Ozgrowth Limited and Westoz Investment Company Limited.
Euroz Securities Limited – Financial Services Company providing stockbroking services with a focus on Western Australian
companies.
Westoz Funds Management Pty Ltd – Manages the mandates for two listed investment companies, Ozgrowth Limited and
Westoz Investment Company Limited with a focus on investing in opportunities with a Western Australian connection.
(d)
Zero Nominees – Custodian Company holding shares on behalf of clients of Euroz Securities Limited.
(e)
Detail Nominees – Dormant Company that was previously used to for settlement obligation in relation to shares for the Group.
(f)
(g)
Euroz Employee Share Trust – Vehicle established to acquire treasury shares on-market for distribution to eligible employees
in connection with the Performance Rights Plan.
Blackswan Equities Limited – The activities of the Blackswan group of entities were transferred over to Euroz Securities
Limited. This entity was deregistered in the current year.
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30. INVESTMENTS IN CONTROLLED ENTITIES (CONT’D)
A brief description of each entity (unless inactive and dormant) is as follows: - (cont’d)
(h)
Blackswan Corporate Pty Ltd – The activities of the Blackswan group of entities were transferred over to Euroz Securities
Limited. This entity was deregistered in the current year.
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
Blackswan Wealth Management Pty Ltd – The activities of the Blackswan group of entities were transferred over to Euroz
Securities Limited. This entity was deregistered in the current year.
Entrust Wealth Management Pty Ltd – Wealth management business providing advice in relation to wealth management and
strategic financial planning support for the entire Euroz Group.
Prodigy Investment Partners Limited – 80/20 joint venture with Mr Steve Tucker to create a multi boutique funds
management business. Prodigy had partnerships with three separate boutique funds, Flinders, Dalton and Equus.
Flinders Investment Partners Pty Ltd – Boutique fund manager launched in August 2015 specialising in investing in emerging
companies. Prodigy Investment Partners Limited, the controlling parent entered into a profit share arrangement with a trust
resulting in a minority interest.
Dalton Street Capital Pty Ltd – Boutique fund manager launched in May 2016 specialising in alternative investment strategies.
Prodigy Investment Partners Limited, the controlling parent entered into a profit share arrangement with a trust resulting in a
minority interest.
Equus Point Capital Pty Ltd – Boutique fund manager launched in August 2018 specialising in a systematic market neutral
strategy. Prodigy Investment Partners Limited, the controlling parent entered into a profit share arrangement with a trust
resulting in a minority interest.
31. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE
On 12 July 2019, Entrust Private Wealth Management Pty Ltd changed its name to Entrust Wealth Management Pty Ltd.
Other than the above, the Directors are not aware of any matter or circumstance subsequent to 30 June 2019 that has significantly
affected, or may significantly affect:
(a)
the consolidated group’s operations in future financial years: or
(b)
the results of those operations in future financial years: or
(c)
the consolidated group’s state of affairs in future financial years.
32. RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
(Loss) / Profit for the year
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation
Share based payments
Unrealised loss / (gain) arising from investing activity investments
Loss on deconsolidation
Distributions received from investing activity investments
Distribution income reinvested
Changes in assets and liabilities
Decrease / (increase) in trade and other receivables
Decrease / (increase) in other current assets
Decrease / (increase) in inventories
Decrease / (increase) in deferred tax assets
Increase / (decrease) in trade and other payables
Increase / (decrease) in current tax liabilities
Increase / (decrease) in deferred tax liabilities
Increase / (decrease) in provisions (excluding dividends)
2019
$
2018
$
(2,009,600)
29,333,325
385,708
1,694,192
10,076,872
-
(2,934,506)
-
246,174
2,724,170
5,424,872
(2,532,949)
(2,864,370)
(5,292,397)
(1,344,533)
178,732
309,412
1,435,476
(11,742,484)
29,572
(3,030,590)
(1,132,302)
(325,482)
(2,884,940)
(7,805,967)
3,130,432
1,290,961
1,823,985
1,542,914
286,689
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities
3,752,365
12,261,001
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(LOSS) / EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic (loss) / earnings per share
Diluted (loss) / earnings per share
Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator in
calculating basic loss / earnings per share.
Weighted average number of ordinary shares and potential ordinary shares
(including treasury shares) used as the denominator in calculating diluted loss /
earnings per share.
2019
Cents
(0.07)
(0.07)
2019
Number
2018
Cents
19.91
19.42
2018
Number
155,865,028
156,988,680
160,989,382
160,989,382
The (loss) / profit after tax figures used to calculate the loss / earnings per share for both the basic and diluted calculations was the
same as the profit figure from Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss.
34. PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURES
Financial position
Assets
Current assets
Non-current assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Equity
Issued capital
Retained earnings
Reserves
Share Based Payment Reserve
Total equity
Financial performance
Profit for the year
2019
$
2018
$
24,771,887
110,928,938
135,700,825
8,049,827
1,261,600
9,311,427
34,794,547
120,376,753
155,171,300
19,961,112
1,658,457
21,619,569
101,387,434
21,213,709
102,379,250
28,572,116
3,788,255
126,389,398
2,600,365
133,551,731
3,508,376
32,012,030
Total comprehensive income
3,508,376
32,012,030
35. COMPANY DETAILS
The registered office and principal place of business address of the Company is:
Euroz Limited
Level 18 Alluvion
58 Mounts Bay Road
PERTH WA 6000
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DIRECTOR’S DECLARATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
The Directors declare that:
1.
The financial statements, notes and additional disclosures included in the Directors’ Report and designated as audited, are in
accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and:
(a)
comply with Accounting Standards and Corporations Regulations 2001;
(b)
(c)
give a true and fair view of the Company’s and consolidated group’s financial position as at 30 June 2019 and of their
performance for the year ended on that date;
the financial statements are in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as stated in note 1 to the financial
statements.
2.
The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have declared in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act
2001 that:
(a)
the financial records of the Company for the financial year have been properly maintained in accordance with section 286 of
the Corporations Act 2001;
(b)
the financial statements and notes for the financial year comply with Accounting Standards; and
(c)
the financial statements and notes for the financial year give a true and fair view.
3.
In the Directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they
become due and payable.
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.
across our 18 year history.
Andrew McKenzie
Executive Chairman
Date: 20 August 2019
Robert Black
Executive Director
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF EUROZ LIMITED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
PKF Perth
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF EUROZ LIMITED
Report on the Financial Report
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying financial report of Euroz Limited (the company), which comprises the
consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2019, 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, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other
explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration of the company and the consolidated entity comprising
the company and the entities it controlled at the year’s end or from time to time during the financial year.
In our opinion the financial report of Euroz Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
i)
ii)
Giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2019 and
of its performance for the year ended on that date; and
Complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we
comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. Our
responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibility section of our report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
opinion.
Independence
We are independent of the consolidated entity in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical
requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for
Professional Accountants (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.
Key Audit Matter
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit
of the financial report of the current year. This matter was 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 this matter.
Our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context.
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PKF Perth is a member firm of the PKF International Limited family of legally independent firms and does not accept any responsibility or liability for the actions
or inactions of any individual member or correspondent firm or firms.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
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TO THE MEMBERS OF EUROZ LIMITED (CONT’D)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
PKF Perth
Carrying value and impairment of intangible assets
Why significant
How our audit addressed the key audit matter
In assessing this key audit matter, our audit
procedures included, amongst others:-
•
•
•
•
evaluating management’s methodology for
determining
the carrying amount of
intangible assets by comparing the value
in use model with generally accepted
valuation methodology and accounting
standard requirements;
challenging the key assumptions used in
management’s value in use model by:
- assessing the reasonableness of the
anticipated future inflows from each
cash generating unit;
- evaluating
the adequacy of
discount rate set by management
the
conducting sensitivity analysis on key
assumptions
assessing
the
related disclosures in Notes 2 (iv), 2 (v)
and 16.
the appropriateness of
At reporting date, the consolidated entity has
capitalised intangible assets including goodwill
totalling $10,178,785 as disclosed in Note 16.
The consolidated entity’s accounting policy in
respect of intangibles is outlined in Notes 1 (w)
and (x), and as disclosed have an indefinite
useful life.
The carrying amount of intangible assets is a key
audit matter due to the level of judgement applied
in evaluating management’s assessment of
impairment.
impairment
As outlined in Notes 2 (iv), 2 (v) and 16,
management assessed the carrying amount of
testing
through
intangible assets
utilising a value in use model in which significant
judgements are applied
in determining key
assumptions. These assumptions include the
assessment of future earnings before interest and
tax growth expected to be achieved, as well as
the discount factor. The judgements made in
determining the underlying assumptions in the
model have a significant impact on the carrying
amount of intangible assets, and accordingly the
amount of any impairment charge, to be recorded
in the current financial year.
Other Information
Other information is financial and non-financial information in the annual report of the consolidated entity which
is provided in addition to the Financial Report and the Auditor’s Report. The directors are responsible for Other
Information in the annual report.
The Other Information we obtained prior to the date of this Auditor’s Report was the Director’s report. The
remaining Other Information is expected to be made available to us after the date of the Auditor’s Report.
Our opinion on the Financial Report does not cover the Other Information and, accordingly, the auditor does not
and will not express an audit opinion or any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the
Remuneration Report.
In connection with our audit of the Financial Report, our responsibility is to read the Other Information. In doing
so, we consider whether the Other Information is materially inconsistent with the Financial Report or our
knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
We are required to report if we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this Other Information in the
Financial Report and based on the work we have performed on the Other Information that we obtained prior the
date of this Auditor’s Report we have nothing to report.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
TO MEMBERS OF EUROZ LIMITED (CONT’D)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
PKF Perth
Directors’ Responsibilities 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 Note 1, the Directors also
state, in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that
the financial report complies with International Financial Reporting Standards.
In preparing the financial report, the Directors are responsible for assessing the consolidated entity’s ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using a going
concern basis of accounting unless the Directors either intend to liquidate the consolidated entity or to cease
operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. 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 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 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 Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and
maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the
financial report.
The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including assessment of the risks of material
misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the
auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation of the financial report that gives a true and
fair view 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 entity’s internal control.
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.
An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of
accounting estimates made by the Directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial
report.
We 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 consolidated entity’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 consolidated entity to cease to continue as a going concern.
We 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.
We obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business
activities within the consolidated entity to express an opinion on the financial report. We are responsible for the
direction, supervision and performance of the audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO MEMBERS OF EUROZ LIMITED (CONT’D)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
PKF Perth
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.
The Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit
engagements. 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, related safeguards.
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 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
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2019.
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Euroz Limited for the year ended 30 June 2019 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.
PKF PERTH
SHANE CROSS
PARTNER
20 AUGUST 2019
WEST PERTH
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AS AT 20 AUGUST 2019
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
A) DISTRIBUTION OF SHAREHOLDERS
Analysis of number of shareholders by size of holding.
Range
1 - 1,000
1,001 - 5,000
5,001 - 10,000
10,001 - 100,000
100,001 Over
Total
Number of holders holding less than a marketable parcel : 203 at $1.06 per unit
B) TOP HOLDERS
The twenty largest holders of ordinary fully paid shares are listed below.
Rank
Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED
MR JAY EVAN DALE HUGHES
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