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EVENT HOSPITALITY & ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED

Annual
Report
2017

E V E N T   H O S P I T A L I T Y   &   E N T E R T A I N M E N T   L I M I T E D  
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Directors’ Report 
Message from the Chairman regarding the Remuneration Report 
Directors’ Report: Remuneration Report – Audited  
Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration 
Statement of Financial Position 
Income Statement 
Statement of Comprehensive Income      
Statement of Changes in Equity 
Statement of Cash Flows 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

Section 1 – Basis of preparation 
1.1 – Reporting entity 
1.2 – Basis of preparation 
1.3 – Foreign currency 
1.4 – New standards and interpretations not yet adopted 
Section 2 – Performance for the year 
2.1 – Revenue 
2.2 – Segment reporting 
2.3 – Individually significant items 
2.4 – Taxation 
2.5 – Earnings per share 
Section 3 – Operating assets and liabilities 
3.1 – Trade and other receivables 
3.2 – Inventories 
3.3 – Property, plant and equipment 
3.4 – Investment properties 
3.5 – Goodwill and other intangible assets 
3.6 – Trade and other payables 
3.7 – Provisions 
3.8 – Other liabilities 
Section 4 – Capital structure and financing 
4.1 – Share capital 
4.2 – Dividends 
4.3 – Reserves 
4.4 – Loans, borrowings and financing arrangements 
4.5 – Financial risk management 
Section 5 – Group composition 
5.1 – Business combinations 
5.2 – Subsidiaries 
5.3 – Interests in other entities 
5.4 – Acquisition of additional interests in joint arrangements 
Section 6 – Employee benefits and related party transactions 
6.1 – Share-based payments 
6.2 – Director and executive disclosures 
6.3 – Related parties 
Section 7 – Other information 
7.1 – Commitments and leases 
7.2 – Contingent liabilities 
7.3 – Reconciliation of profit for the year to net cash provided by operating activities 
7.4 – Auditors’ remuneration 
7.5 – Parent entity disclosures 
7.6 – Events subsequent to reporting date 
7.7 – Deed of Cross Guarantee 

Directors’ Declaration 
Independent Auditor’s Report 
Shareholder Information 
Other Information 

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D I R E C T O R S ’   R E P O R T  

The directors present their report together with the financial report of EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited, being the 
Company and its controlled entities (“Group”), for the year ended 30 June 2017 and the auditor’s report thereon. 

DIRECTORS 
The directors of the Company in office at any time during or since the end of the year are: 

AG Rydge (Chairman) 
Director since 1978 

KG Chapman 
Director since 2010 

PR Coates  
Director since 2009 

VA Davies 
Director since 2011 

DC Grant 
Director since 2013 

JM Hastings (Chief Executive Officer) 
Appointed 1 July 2017 

PM Mann 
Director since 2013 

RG Newton 
Director since 2008 

DC Seargeant (Managing Director until 30 June 2017) 
Director since 2001 and Managing Director since 2002, resigned 30 June 2017 

Directors’ qualifications, experience and independent status 

Alan Rydge 
Non-executive Chairman, Board member since 1978, Chairman of the Board since 1980, Audit and Risk Committee member 
and Nomination and Remuneration Committee member. 
Experience 
A company director with 40-plus years experience in the film, hospitality, leisure and tourism industries. Joined the Greater 
Union group in 1971 and was formerly the Group Managing Director.  
Directorships 
Mr  Rydge  is  also  a  director  of  the  listed  company,  Carlton  Investments  Limited  (appointed  1980,  chairman  since  1980). 
In addition, Mr Rydge is chairman of Alphoeb Pty Limited and Enbeear Pty Limited. 

Kenneth Chapman MB BS, FAICD, FAIM, AFRACMA 
Independent non-executive director and Board member since 2010. 
Experience 
A company director with 20-plus years senior executive experience in the tourism and real estate sectors. Currently, chief 
executive officer of Skyrail-ITM and executive director of the Chapman group of companies. 
Directorships 
Positions held by Mr Chapman during the last three years include:  
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director of Aquis Entertainment Limited (appointed 14 August 2015, resigned 3 November 2016); 
chairman of Skyrail Pty Ltd trading as Skyrail Rainforest Cableway; 
chairman of Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation; 
chairman of Skyrail Rainforest Foundation Limited; and 
director of various entities associated with the privately held Chapman group of companies. 

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Directors’ qualifications, experience and independent status (continued) 

D I R E C T O R S ’   R E P O R T  

Peter Coates AO 
Independent  non-executive  director  and  Board  member  since  2009.  Mr  Coates  served  as  a  member  of  the  Audit  and  Risk 
Committee  and  as  a  member  and  Chairman  of  the  Nomination  and  Remuneration  Committee  until  22  October  2015. 
Mr Coates is the lead independent director. 
Experience  
A company director with 40-plus years senior executive experience in the mining and commodities industries. Mr Coates is 
currently non-executive chairman of Santos Limited, a non-executive director of Glencore plc and non-executive chairman of 
Glencore majority owned Sphere Minerals Limited. Mr Coates was formerly non-executive chairman of Xstrata Australia Pty 
Limited and chief executive of Xstrata Coal. 
Directorships 
Positions held by Mr Coates during the last three years include: 
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director of Santos Limited (Chairman from 30 April 2016, Executive Chairman from August 2015 to January 2016); 
director of Glencore plc; and 
director of Sphere Minerals Limited (Chairman). 

Valerie Davies FAICD 
Independent non-executive director and Board member since 2011. 
Experience 
A  company  director  with  more  than  two  decades  of  broad  experience  across  diverse  sectors,  including  tourism,  property, 
health and media. In parallel, Ms Davies has more than 20 years senior executive experience in corporate communications, 
as Principal of her own consultancy One.2.One Communications Pty Ltd.  
Directorships 
Positions held by Ms Davies during the last three years include: 
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director of Cedar Woods Properties Limited; 
director of HBF Health Limited; and 
commissioner of Tourism Western Australia. 

David Grant BComm, CA, GAICD 
Independent non-executive director, Board member since 2013, Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee and Chairman of 
the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. 
Experience 
Mr  Grant  is  a  Chartered  Accountant  with  25-plus  years  accounting  and  finance  experience  spanning  both  the  accounting 
profession and the commercial sector. Mr Grant’s executive career included roles with Goodman Fielder Limited and Iluka 
Resources  Limited  as  well  as  co-founding  a  privately  held  resource  exploration  venture  in  New  Zealand.  Mr  Grant  was 
formerly a non-executive director of Consolidated Rutile Limited. 
Directorships 
Positions held by Mr Grant during the last three years include: 
 
 

director of iiNet Limited (resigned 7 September 2015); and 
director of Stylematch Pty Limited. 

Jane Hastings BComm (appointed 1 July 2017) 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) from 1 July 2017. 
Experience 
Ms  Hastings  has  more  than  20  years’  experience  in  the  tourism,  hospitality  and  entertainment  sectors.  Ms  Hastings 
previously held a number of senior positions with APN News & Media Limited, including CEO of The Radio Network (2012  
2014) and CEO of New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) (2014  2016). Ms Hastings was appointed as the Group’s 
Chief Operating Officer with effect from 29 August 2016 and on 27 April 2017, the Group announced that Ms Hastings would 
succeed Mr DC Seargeant as the Group’s Managing Director and CEO from 1 July 2017. 
Directorships 
Ms Hastings is also a New Zealand Film Commission board member. 

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Directors’ qualifications, experience and independent status (continued) 

D I R E C T O R S ’   R E P O R T  

Patria Mann BEc, CA, FAICD 
Independent non-executive director and Board member since 2013. Member of the Audit and Risk Committee and Member 
of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. 
Experience 
A  company  director  with  over  25  years  experience.  Mrs  Mann  is  a  Chartered  Accountant  and  former  partner  of  KPMG. 
She  has  been  a  professional  non-executive  director  for  over  10  years.  Mrs  Mann  has  extensive  audit,  investigation,  risk 
management and corporate governance experience.  
Directorships 
Positions held by Mrs Mann during the last three years include: 
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director of Bellamy’s Australia Limited (appointed 10 March 2016, resigned 18 May 2017); 
director of Ridley Corporation Limited; 
director of First State Superannuation Trustee Corporation (resigned 2015); 
director of Perpetual Superannuation Limited (resigned 31 October 2016); and 
director of Allianz Australia Limited. 

Richard Newton BBus (Marketing), FAICD                             
Independent non-executive director and Board member since 2008. 
Experience 
A company director with 20-plus years senior executive experience in property investment and development, specifically in 
hotel operations. 
Directorships 
Positions held by Mr Newton during the last three years include:  
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chairman of Capricorn Village Joint Venture, WA; 
 
chairman and director of Selpam (Australia) Pty Limited and a director of various companies wholly owned by Selpam 
(Australia) Pty Limited; and 
director of Bonsey Jaden Pte Ltd, a digital advertising agency. 

 

David Seargeant (resigned 30 June 2017) 
Managing Director, Board member since 2001 and appointed Managing Director in January 2002. 
Experience 
Managing Director with 40-plus years experience in the hospitality and leisure industries. Former managing director of the 
Rydges Hotels group (1988 – 2002) and the Greater Union group (2000 – 2002). 
Directorships 
Mr  Seargeant  is  also  chairman  of  the  National  Association  of  Cinema  Operators,  deputy  chair  of  Tourism  Accommodation 
Australia and a director of Tourism Training Australia. 

Explanation of abbreviations and degrees:  AFRACMA Associate Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators; AO Officer in the Order 
of  Australia;  BBus  (Marketing)  Bachelor  of  Business  (Marketing);  BComm  Bachelor  of  Commerce;  BEc  Bachelor  of  Economics;  CA  Member  of  Chartered 
Accountants  Australia  and  New  Zealand;  FAICD  Fellow  of  the  Australian  Institute  of  Company  Directors;  FAIM  Fellow  of  the  Australian  Institute  of 
Management; GAICD Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors; and MB BS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. 

COMPANY SECRETARIES 
GC  Dean  CA,  ACIS  was  appointed  to  the  position  of  Company Secretary  for  EVENT  Hospitality  &  Entertainment  Limited  in 
December  2002.  GC  Dean  was  Accounting  Manager  for  the  Company  (2001  –  2002)  and  was  previously  employed  by  an 
international mining corporation and a regional accounting practice. GC Dean is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the 
Governance Institute of Australia. 

DI Stone FCA, ACIS was appointed to the position of Company Secretary for EVENT  Hospitality & Entertainment Limited in 
February 2012. Prior to this appointment, DI Stone was an audit senior manager at KPMG. DI Stone is a Fellow of the Institute 
of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a member of the Governance Institute of Australia. 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 
The  Board  endorses  the  ASX  Corporate  Governance  Council’s  Corporate  Governance  Principles  and  Recommendations, 
3rd Edition. The Group has disclosed its 2017 Corporate Governance Statement in the Corporate Governance section on the 
EVENT website (https://www.evt.com/investors/). As required, the Group has also lodged the 2017 Corporate Governance 
Statement and Appendix 4G with the ASX. 

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D I R E C T O R S ’   R E P O R T  

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS 
The number of directors’ meetings (including meetings of committees of directors) and the number of meetings attended by 
each of the directors of the Company during the year are set out below: 

Directors’  
meetings 

Audit and Risk 
Committee 
 meetings 

Nomination and 
Remuneration 
Committee meetings 

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DC Grant 

PM Mann 

RG Newton  

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DC Seargeant attended Audit and Risk Committee and certain Nomination and Remuneration Committee meetings by invitation. Other directors 
who are not members of a committee may attend meetings by invitation from time to time. 

During the year, directors also visited various sites to improve their understanding of the Group’s locations and operations. 

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 
The principal activities of the Group during the course of the year include the following: 
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cinema exhibition operations in Australia, including technology equipment supply and servicing, and the State Theatre; 
cinema exhibition operations in New Zealand and Fiji; 
cinema exhibition operations in Germany; 
ownership, operation and management of hotels and resorts in Australia and overseas; 
operation of the Thredbo resort including property development activities; and  
property development, investment properties, and investment in shares in listed and unlisted companies.  

There were no significant changes in the nature of the activities of the Group during the year. 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS 
There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the year. 

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW 
Overview of the Group 
Net profit after tax was $110,819,000 (2016: $130,248,000), a decrease of $19,429,000 or 14.9% below the prior year result. 
The  normalised  result  before  interest  and  income  tax  expense  was  $169,932,000  (2016:  $185,945,000),  a  decrease  of 
$16,013,000 or 8.6% and the normalised result after tax was $113,684,000 (2016: $125,980,000), a decrease of $12,296,000 
or 9.8% below the prior year result. 

The individually significant items for the year are set out on page 7. The individually significant items were a net expense item 
after tax of $2,865,000 (2016: net income item after tax of $4,268,000). 

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Overview of the Group (continued) 
An analysis of the last five years is outlined below: 

Total revenue and other income ($’000) 
Basic earnings per share (cents) 
Dividends declared (a) ($’000) 
Dividends per share (cents)  
Special dividend per share (cents)  

2017 

2016 

2015 

2014 

2013 

1,294,269 
69.6 
81,886 
51 
– 

1,280,889 
82.2 
81,886 
51 
– 

1,174,662 
68.9 
85,097 
45 
8 

1,097,138 
49.7 
67,435 
42 
– 

1,039,535 
54.3 
67,435 
42 
– 

(a)  Includes the interim dividend paid and the final and special dividends declared in relation to the financial year ended 30 June.  

Individually significant items comprised the following: 

Profit on sale of apartments 
Profit on sale of an interest in a cinema circuit in Fiji  
Write-back of expired voucher stock 
Net proceeds from insurance 
Pre-opening expenses relating to the launch and opening of hotels 
Managing Director retirement and transition costs 
Impairments or disposal of land, buildings and plant and equipment 
Profit on sale of Mosman cinema site 
Reversal of impairment charges booked in previous years 
Total individually significant items before income tax benefit/(expense) 
Income tax benefit/(expense) relating to individually significant items  
Total individually significant items after income tax benefit/(expense) 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

2,105 
3,729 
5,184 
5,457 
(3,579) 
(5,526) 
(10,986) 
 
 
(3,616) 
751 
(2,865) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
(13,415) 
19,615 
1,712 
7,912 
(3,644) 
4,268 

Investments 
The Group acquired property, plant and equipment totalling $281,325,000 during the year. The significant acquisitions and 
capital additions include the following: 
 
 
 
 
 
 

the acquisition of the properties located at 458  472 George Street, Sydney for $116 million; 
the QT Melbourne, QT Queenstown and Atura Adelaide Airport hotel developments; 
the redevelopment of QT Museum Wellington; 
the acquisition of Rydges Geelong; 
cinema developments at Smithfield (QLD), Palmerston (NT) and Whitford (WA); and 
refurbishment requirements for the cinemas, hotels and resorts. 

Property 
The  Group’s  interest  in  land  and  buildings  and  integral  plant  and  equipment,  including  long  term  leasehold  land  and 
improvements, is independently valued by registered qualified valuers on a progressive three year cycle. The total value of 
the  Group’s  interest  in  land  and  buildings,  excluding  investment  properties,  based  on  independent  valuations  is 
$1,515,612,000 (refer to Note 3.3 to the financial statements) whilst the total written-down book value of these land and 
buildings  including  integral  plant  and  equipment  at  30 June  2017  was  $1,044,822,000.  The  total  value  of  the  investment 
properties at 30 June 2017 was $68,250,000. 

Capital structure 
Cash and term deposits at 30 June 2017 totalled $92,318,000 and total bank debt outstanding was $323,905,000. 

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Treasury policy 
The Group manages interest rate risk in accordance with a Board approved policy covering the types of instruments, range of 
protection and duration of instruments. The financial instruments cover interest  rate swaps and forward rate agreements. 
Maturities of these instruments are up to a maximum of five years. Interest rate swaps and forward rate agreements allow 
the Group to raise long term borrowings at floating rates and swap a portion of those borrowings into fixed rates. 

The  approved  range  of  interest  rate  cover  is  based  on  the  projected  debt  levels  for  each  currency  and  reduced  for  each 
future year. At 30 June 2017, the Group had no interest rate hedges (2016: no interest rate hedges) due to the low level of 
Group debt. 

Liquidity and funding 
As at 30 June 2017, the Group’s secured bank debt facilities comprised the following: 
 
 
 
The above facilities were to mature on 12 September 2017 and were supported by interlocking guarantees from most Group 
entities and were secured by specific property mortgages (refer to Note 3.3 to the financial statements). 

$350,000,000 revolving multi-currency loan facility; 
$30,000,000 credit support facility (for the issue of letters of credit and bank guarantees); and 
$50,000 overdraft limit to support its transactional banking facilities. 

$525,000,000 revolving multi-currency loan facility; and 
$15,000,000 credit support facility (for the issue of letters of credit and bank guarantees). 

Subsequent to 30 June 2017, the Group’s secured bank debt facilities were amended and restated on 15 August 2017 and 
now comprise the following: 
 
 
The above facilities mature on 15 August 2020 and are supported by interlocking guarantees from most Group entities and 
are  secured  by  specific  property  mortgages.  Debt  drawn  under  these  facilities  bears  interest  at  the  relevant  inter-bank 
benchmark reference rate plus a margin of between 1.15% and 2.1% per annum. 

Cash flows from operations 
Net  operating  cash  inflows  decreased  to  $188,681,000  from  $212,470,000  recorded  in  the  prior  comparable  year. 
This decrease was driven by a decrease in operating cash flow from the Group’s major operating businesses together with an 
increase in income tax paid. 

Impact of legislation and other external requirements 
There were no changes in environmental or other legislative requirements during the year that have significantly impacted 
the results of operations of the Group. 

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS BY DIVISION 
ENTERTAINMENT 
Entertainment – Australia 

As at 30 June 

Cinema locations * 
Cinema screens * 

2017 

73 
674 

2016 

Movement 

72 
668 

1 
6 

* Managed and joint venture cinema sites (excludes Moonlight Cinema sites and screens). 

The normalised profit before interest and income tax expense  was $78,957,000, a decrease of $9,558,000 or 10.8% below 
the prior comparable year. 

The normalised profit for the year was impacted by a number of factors including: 

 
 
 
 

the cessation of the Virtual Print Fee arrangement which concluded during the year ended 30 June 2016; 
the impact of a loyalty provision write-back which favourably impacted the prior comparable year; 
the impact of the reopening of Hoyts Chadstone on the Melbourne market in Victoria; and 
a less favourable mix of film product when compared to the prior comparable year. 

The top four titles at the Australian Box Office during the year were: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story ($51.2 million); Beauty 
and the Beast ($47.7 million); Suicide Squad ($34.2 million); and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ($32.7 million). These four 
titles  collectively  grossed  $165.7  million;  however,  on  a  comparative  basis  the  top  four  grossing  titles  from  the  prior  year 
grossed  $206.3  million  and  included:  Star  Wars:  The  Force  Awakens  ($93.7  million);  Deadpool  ($43.2  million);  Spectre 
($35.7 million); and Captain America: Civil War ($33.7 million).  

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There was pleasing growth in the Group’s Gold Class offering, with an increase in admissions of 9%. Overall merchandising 
revenue  increased  4%,  with  merchandising  revenue  spend  per  admission  3.3%  ahead  of  the  prior  year,  whilst  the  cost  of 
goods sold for the year reduced to 17.7% from 18.3% in the prior comparable year.  

Other revenue, including online booking fee income, sponsorship revenue and screen advertising, increased by 7% over the 
prior comparable year. 

The Group continued to pursue increased market share and visitation loyalty through the Cinebuzz loyalty program and there 
were 1,546,000 active members at 30 June 2017. 

The new GU Film House Adelaide located in Hindley Street opened in September 2016. In addition, the 12 screen BCC Cinema 
at  Maroochydore  was  fully  refurbished  during  the  year.  The  Group  has  a  further  three  cinema  developments  (totalling 
20  screens)  scheduled  to  open  in  the  second  half  of  the  2017  calendar  year,  including  new  Event  Cinemas  in  Smithfield 
(Cairns) which will include one Vmax and five traditional screens, Palmerston (Darwin) which will include two Vmax and four 
traditional screens and Whitford (Perth) which will include two Gold Class, two Vmax and four traditional screens. 

Entertainment – New Zealand 

As at 30 June 

Cinema locations * 
Cinema screens * 

* Managed and joint venture cinema sites. 

2017 

18 
124 

2016 

Movement 

19 
132 

(1) 
(8) 

The normalised profit before interest and income tax expense was $10,787,000, an increase of $279,000 or 2.7% above the 
prior comparable year. 

Total  New  Zealand  Box  Office  increased  by  1.5%  over  the  previous  financial  year.  The  Group’s  Box  Office  revenues  were 
marginally above the prior year. The five highest-grossing titles within the New Zealand market included: Rogue One: A Star 
Wars Story (NZ$7.4 million); Moana (NZ$7.3 million); Beauty and the Beast (NZ$ 6.5 million); Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 
(NZ$5.4 million); and Suicide Squad (NZ$5.3 million). These five titles achieved a combined total of NZ$31.6 million compared 
to the top five titles in the prior year which collectively grossed NZ$42.2 million. 

Similar to the Australian circuit, the Group’s New Zealand circuit experienced a decline in average admission price driven by a 
reduced percentage of 3D admissions and pricing initiatives implemented to combat increased competition specifically within 
the  Auckland  market.  Conversely,  merchandising  spend  per  admission  increased  by  3.7%,  driven  by  an  ongoing  focus  on 
merchandising sales and a number of successful candy bar combo promotions. 

The  New  Zealand circuit continues  to  pursue  market  share  through  the  Cinebuzz  loyalty  program  and  there  were  242,000 
active members in New Zealand at 30 June 2017. 

The Group acquired the Downtown Cinemas circuit on 28 July 2016 for NZ$7.65 million and the circuit contributed a total of 
NZ$7,148,000 in Box Office revenue and NZ$663,000 in earnings for the year. The circuit includes a total of 15 screens across 
three  cinemas  located  at  Palmerston  North,  Havelock  North  and  Paraparaumu,  all  located  in  the  southern  region  of 
New Zealand’s North Island.  

The Group’s nine-screen Queensgate cinema complex in Wellington sustained damage from the earthquake in November 2016. 
As a result of the damage, the cinema complex was closed and has been demolished. It is expected that the complex will be 
rebuilt and the Group has appropriate insurance arrangements in place to cover the damage to property and the loss of profits 
from business interruption (for a two year period). The Group has recognised a receivable at 30 June 2017 for the insurance 
proceeds  expected  to  be  received  in  relation  to  property  damage  at  the  complex,  and  the  net  insurance  amount  has  been 
excluded from the segment result and disclosed as an individually significant item in the 2017 Annual Report. 

The  Group  disposed  of  its  two-thirds  interest  in  the  Fiji  Cinema  Joint  Venture  on  29  June  2017.  Profit  on  disposal  of 
$3,729,000 has also been reported as an individually significant item. The normalised segment result includes the Group’s 
share of earnings from the Fiji Cinema Joint Venture of $742,000. 

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Entertainment – Germany 

As at 30 June 

Cinema locations * 
Cinema screens * 

* Managed and joint venture cinema sites. 

D I R E C T O R S ’   R E P O R T  

2017 

52 
409 

2016 

Movement 

53 
411 

(1) 
(2) 

The normalised profit before interest and income tax expense was $22,246,000, a decrease of $13,796,000 or 38.3% below 
the prior comparable year. 

The result was impacted by a 4.0% fall in the total German market admissions which was predominately due to the release 
disruption caused by the staging of the European Championships (held in June and July 2016) and the outstanding admission 
result  that  was  achieved  in  the  prior  comparable  year.  The  top  five  titles  at  the  German  Box  Office  during  the  year  were: 
Rogue  One:  A  Star  Wars  Story  (3.9  million  admissions);  Finding  Dory  (3.8  million  admissions);  The  Secret  Life  of  Pets 
(3.8  million  admissions);  Beauty  and  the  Beast  (3.4  million  admissions);  and  Fantastic  Beasts  and  Where  to  Find  Them 
(3.3 million admissions). These five films achieved a combined total of 18.2 million admissions compared to the top five films 
of the prior comparable year which collectively achieved 30.6 million admissions. 

Merchandising  profit  per  admission  increased  by  5.6%, whilst  screen advertising  revenues  declined  by  5.4%,  reflecting  the 
softening of content appeal comparative to the prior comparable year. German-produced films represented a 12.4% share of 
the German Box Office compared to 16.8% achieved in the prior comparable year. 

Similar  to  the  Australian  and  New  Zealand  circuits,  the  Group  has  a  loyalty  program  in  place  for  the  German  cinema 
operations and the current membership base totals 1,046,000 members. 

The  number  of  locations  has  been  consistent  over  the  last  few  years;  however,  the  two-screen  Mainz  Residence  site  was 
closed  in  January  2017.  Three  new  leasehold  sites  are  currently  under  development  and  are  expected  to  open  during  the 
2018 year. In addition, during the year the Group acquired a freehold retail property at Neumünster at a total acquisition 
price  of  €7.1  million  (A$10.3  million).  The  site  includes  a  seven-screen  cinema  that  will  transfer  to  the  Group’s  control  in 
October 2017. 

A  write-back  of  expired  voucher  stock  totalling  $5,184,000  was  recognised  during  the  year.  This  has  been  reported  as  an 
individually significant item and excluded from the normalised result. 

HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE 
Hotels and Resorts 

As at 30 June 

Locations * 
Rooms * 

* Owned and managed hotels. 

2017 

58 
9,132 

2016 

55 
8,871 

Movement 

3 
261 

The normalised profit before interest and income tax expense was $52,734,000, an increase of $1,137,000 or 2.2% above the 
prior  comparable  year.  The  first  half  result  was  impacted  primarily  by  redevelopments  being  undertaken  of  the  Group’s 
Queenstown  (due  to  open  December  2017)  and  QT  Museum  Wellington  hotels.  The  second  half  result  was  $28,188,000, 
an increase of 25% on the prior comparable half year period, reflecting favourable demand levels across key locations and 
market segments. 

Occupancy in the Group’s owned hotels (all brands) decreased by half a percentage point to 76.5%, principally due to the 
factors  which  affected  the  first  half  result.  The  average  room  rate  increased  by  6.5%  to  $179,  resulting  in  an  increase  in 
revenue per room (“revpar”) of 5.7%. 

Occupancy  in  the  Group’s  owned  Rydges  hotels  decreased  by  a  percentage  point  to  78.0%,  whilst  the  average  room  rate 
increased by 3.6% to $159, resulting in an increase in revpar of 2.5%. The result was materially impacted by the closure of 
part  of  Rydges  Queenstown  for  the  development  of  QT  Queenstown  and,  excluding  Queenstown,  the  Rydges  properties 
experienced strong year-on-year growth. 

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Favourable  demand  levels  prevailed  across  most  key  locations  and  market  segments,  particularly  in  Cairns,  Sydney  and 
Melbourne, whilst Gladstone and Townsville continued to experience more challenging trading conditions. 
The Group’s managed hotels generally performed well. The Rydges hotels at Sydney Airport, World Square, Sydney Central 
and South Bank Brisbane continued to deliver strong performance, as did the hotels in New Zealand.  

Occupancy in the Group’s QT hotels was consistent with the prior comparable year at 76.3%, whilst the average room rate 
increased by 7.3% to $222, resulting in an increase in revpar of 7.1%. The QT result included a positive contribution from QT 
Melbourne,  which  opened  in  September  2016  and  is  performing  ahead  of  expectations.  Pre-opening  costs  relating  to  the 
initial launch of the hotel have been excluded from the segment result and disclosed as an individually significant item. 

QT  Sydney  and  QT  Canberra  both  performed  well  and  generated  a  material  improvement  in  earnings  over  the  prior 
comparable year. QT Gold Coast experienced more challenging trading conditions due principally to a softening in food and 
beverage  revenues.  QT  Wellington’s  underlying  performance  remained  strong;  however,  the  property  was  negatively 
impacted by refurbishment works, and the November 2016 earthquake.  

Occupancy in the Group’s Atura hotels was consistent with the prior comparable year at 70.1%, whilst the average room rate 
increased  by  3.3%  to  $139,  resulting  in  an  increase  in  revpar  of  2.6%.  Construction  of  the  new  165-room  Atura  hotel  at 
Adelaide Airport is underway. 

In  March  2017,  the  Group  acquired  the  former  Mercure  hotel  in  Geelong  for  $24.2  million.  This  property  has  since  been 
rebranded as Rydges Geelong. The Group also acquired a 39-hectare property in the Hunter Valley, known as Loggerheads, 
for $6 million in January 2017. 

Thredbo Alpine Resort 
The normalised profit before interest and income tax expense was $18,187,000, an increase of $3,180,000 or 21.2% above 
the prior comparable year. 

The increase in normalised profit reflects an outstanding result from the 2016 snow season, which despite a late start was 
able to achieve a 5.9% increase in skier visitations. The increased visitation together with the growth in the average ticket 
price resulted in an increase in lift pass revenue of 13% for the 2016 season, whilst Snow Sports (ski school) also achieved 
good  revenue  growth  of  15.5%  and  food  and  beverage  revenue  increased  by  11.9%.  The  prior  year  acquisition  of  Kareela 
Hutte (an on-mountain food outlet) also contributed to the uplift in food and beverage revenues. 

The  Group  has  recently  completed  an  additional  mountain  bike  trail  and  associated  revenues  from  that  activity  have 
increased by 48% compared to the prior comparable year to $1,613,000.  

PROPERTY AND OTHER INVESTMENTS 
The normalised profit before interest and income tax expense was $9,343,000, an increase of $3,759,000 or 67.3% above the 
prior comparable year. The improved result was primarily driven by the following: 

 

 

improved earnings from the Edge serviced offices at 478 George Street (completed in October 2015) and Double Bay 
(completed in August 2015); and 
rental income from the Flight Centre tenancy at 478 George Street which commenced in July 2016. 

In May 2017, the Group completed the acquisition of two properties located at 458-472 George Street, Sydney, adjacent to 
EVENT’s  existing  QT  Sydney,  State  Theatre  and  478  George  Street  properties  for  a  purchase  price  of  $116  million. 
The buildings are currently leased to several retail and commercial tenants. The acquisition increased the Group’s contiguous 
footprint of Sydney’s central business district to approximately 4,700m2 including an 88-metre frontage on a prime section of 
George Street that is currently being converted to a pedestrian zone as part of the light rail development. 

Profit totalling $2,105,000 on the sale of 23 residential apartments at QT Melbourne has been excluded from the normalised 
result and reported as an individually significant item. 

UNALLOCATED REVENUES AND EXPENSES 
The  unallocated  revenues  and  expenses  include  the  Group’s  corporate  functions  and  various  head  office  expenses. 
The increase in the net expense predominately reflects a full year of additional depreciation and other costs relating to the 
Group’s head office (completed in quarter 2 of the 2016 financial year). Costs associated with the departure of the Group’s 
Managing  Director,  David  Seargeant,  have  been  excluded  from  the  normalised  result  and  disclosed  as  an  individually 
significant item. 

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BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND PROSPECTS FOR FUTURE FINANCIAL YEARS 
The Group’s strategic plan, which includes future expansion, will depend on industry, economic and political conditions, the 
potential  impact  of  global  events,  the  future  financial  performance  and  available  capital,  the  competitive  environment, 
evolving customer needs and trends, and the availability of attractive opportunities. It is likely that the Group’s strategies will 
continue to evolve and change in response to these and other factors, and there can be no absolute assurance that these 
current strategies, as detailed below, will be achieved. 

ENTERTAINMENT 
The strategic plans for Entertainment are applicable to the Australian, New Zealand and German cinema businesses. 

Cinema Exhibition 
Whilst  the  Group  has  no  control  over  the  general  audience  appeal  of  available  films,  providing  consumers  with  a 
demonstrably superior experience in the cinema to that which can be achieved in the home is a central strategic platform. 
To provide this enhanced cinema experience, the Group will pursue the following strategies: 
 

continued refurbishment of existing cinemas and expansion of the number of cinemas with the Event Cinemas brand in 
Australia and New Zealand; 
expansion of the Gold Class cinema concept to certain cinema locations within the Australian circuit; 
expansion  of  the  Vmax  cinema  concept  which  provides  the  ultimate  big  screen  cinema  experience  through  larger 
screens and seats than a traditional auditorium; 
continued  improvement  of  food  and  beverage  outlets  within  the  cinemas  to  maximise  food  and  beverage  revenue 
opportunities; and 
enhanced customer communication and technology for greater efficiency. 

 
 

 

 

Industry developments 
The  Group  believes  that  there  are  certain  current  issues  pertaining  to  the  industry  that  have  the  capacity  to  impact  the 
strategic plans and future direction of the cinema operations. The Group will continue to monitor developments in relation to 
the following issues: 
 

alternative  film  delivery  methods  and  the  rise  in  popularity  of  other  forms  of  entertainment  (including  over-the-top 
(“OTT”) internet content, video on demand (“VOD”), DVD ownership and home entertainment systems); 
shortening of the release window of film to other formats such as OTT, VOD and DVD; 
increase in unauthorised recording (piracy) of audio and visual recordings for commercial sale and distribution via the 
internet; and 
pricing and product competition. 

 
 

 

Entertainment Technology 
The  Group  will  continue  to  build  knowledge  in  relation  to  evolving  cinema  systems,  including  immersive  audio  systems. 
The Group is focusing on restructuring business processes to reduce the level of operating costs of the existing business and 
ensuring  the  appropriate  structures  are  in  place  for  the  digital  platform.  The  Group  is  assessing  potential  income  streams 
from digital content delivery platforms, including alternate content distribution. 

HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE 
Rydges Hotels and Resorts 
The Group will continue to provide hotel guests with quality 4 star accommodation that consistently delivers a product and 
service that meets or exceeds guest expectations. To provide this, the Group will continue to pursue the following strategies: 
 
constant focus on effective recruitment and training practices to ensure talented and dynamic people are attracted to 
work in the Group’s hotels and resorts; 

  maintenance of all hotels at an appropriate standard and when required, rejuvenation of key areas of hotels to ensure 

 

the Group’s reputation continues to be enhanced; 
specific  focus  on  creating  standout  food  and  beverage  experiences  that  build  incremental  spend  and  enhance  each 
hotel’s reputation; and 

  maintenance  of  a  leadership  position  in  the  online  distribution  and  booking  capabilities  for  guests.  The  Priority  Guest 

Rewards program and the sales and revenue structure are important support functions for the online strategy. 

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QT Hotels and Resorts 
QT Hotels and Resorts operates in the 4.5 star design hotel segment which presents opportunities for an increased level of 
average room rate, with the level of operating costs not significantly greater than those for the 4 star segment of the Rydges 
brand.  The  segment  requires  an  innovative  approach  to  the  operation  of  the  hotel  restaurant  and  bar,  and  again  these 
operate at a higher margin level. 

The flagship QT Sydney opened in 2012 and has set new standards of style and vibrancy within the Australian hotel market 
and has received many local and international awards and accolades. QT Melbourne opened in September 2016. The Group 
currently  has  a  total  of  eight  QT  properties  comprising  QT  Sydney,  QT  Melbourne,  QT  Canberra,  QT  Bondi,  QT  Museum 
Wellington and the QT resorts at Gold Coast, Port Douglas and Falls Creek. In addition, QT Queenstown is expected to open in 
late  2017,  work  has  commenced  on  the  new  QT  Perth  and  the  Group  has  entered  into  a  management  agreement  for 
QT Parramatta. 

Atura Hotels 
Atura Hotels operates in the 3.5 star design hotel segment which presents opportunities for a lower level of operating costs, 
whilst at the same time delivering hotel guests with quality and service. Atura offers an experience and amenities currently 
unavailable in the mid-level market including state-of-the-art technology and free WiFi. 

The Group currently has a total of three Atura Hotels, comprising Atura Blacktown which opened in 2013, Atura Albury was 
converted in 2015, and Atura Dandenong which was acquired in 2014. In addition, the Group has finalised an agreement for 
the development of a new 165-room Atura hotel at Adelaide Airport, which is expected to open in late 2018. The Group is 
seeking  to  identify  other  potential  Atura  hotel  sites  whether  through  redevelopment  of  existing  hotels  or  freehold 
acquisitions. 

Increasing the number of hotel rooms 
The Group will continue to seek opportunities for future growth through gaining of new hotel management agreements and 
freehold acquisitions. 

Maximising returns from existing locations 
The Group anticipates achieving continuing improvements in results through growth in market share and initiatives that drive 
increased spend and capture rates in all hotels.  

THREDBO ALPINE RESORT 

Premier holiday destination 
The  key  strategy  for  the  Thredbo  Alpine  Resort  is  to  maintain  the  facility  as  one  of  the  premier  Australian  holiday 
destinations. 
This strategy includes: 
 
 
 
 
 

continuing to ensure the popularity, high quality and ambience of the winter-time resort facility; 
continuing to improve snow making capability to mitigate risk in poor snow seasons; 
increasing the number and quality of sporting and cultural events to increase visitation outside of the snow season; 
expanding the mountain bike trail network to appeal to a broader range of riders; and 
ensuring that the environmental integrity of the Resort is maintained and, where possible, improved. 

Maximising returns from existing facility 
The  Group  anticipates  that  the  Resort  will  achieve  growth  through  shoulder  periods,  summer  revenue  and  cost 
improvements, increased visitation and increased occupancy rates. 

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DIVIDENDS 
Dividends paid or declared by the Company since the end of the previous year were: 

D I R E C T O R S ’   R E P O R T  

Declared and paid during the year 
Final 2016 dividend 
Interim 2017 dividend 

Declared after the end of the year 
Final 2017 dividend 

Per share 
Cents 

31 
20 

Total 
amount 
$’000 

49,774 
32,112 
81,886 

Date of payment 

Tax rate for 
franking 
credit 

22 September 2016 
16 March 2017 

30% 
30% 

31 

49,774 

21 September 2017 

30% 

All the dividends paid or declared by the Company since the end of the previous year were 100% franked. 

REMUNERATION REPORT 
The Remuneration Report, which forms part of the Directors’ Report, is set out on pages 17 to 30 and has been audited as 
required by section 308(3C) of the Corporations Act 2001. 

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE 
The Group’s secured bank debt facilities were amended and restated on 15 August 2017. Details of the new facilities are set 
out in Note 4.4 to the financial statements. Other than the above, there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the 
year and the date of this report, any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the 
directors of the Company, to affect significantly the operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of 
affairs of the Group, in future years. 

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS 
Likely developments in the operations of the Group are referred to in the Review of Operations by Division, set out within 
this report.  

DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS 
The relevant interest of each director of the Company in share capital of the Company, as notified by the directors to the ASX 
in accordance with section 205G(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, at the date of this report is as follows: 

Ordinary shares held 
directly 
3,824,163 
3,000 
 
 
5,000 
 
 
 

Ordinary shares held 
by companies in which 
a director has a 
beneficial interest (a) 
68,948,033 
54,000 
46,960 
14,000 
 
 
6,000 
66,000 

Director 
AG Rydge 
KG Chapman 
PR Coates 
VA Davies 
DC Grant 
JM Hastings 
PM Mann 
RG Newton 

Performance shares 
held directly 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Performance rights 
held directly 
 
 
 
 
 
30,303 
 
 

(a)  Relevant  interest  under  the  Corporations  Act  2001  differs  from  the  disclosure  required  under  Australian  Accounting  Standards  as  presented  in  the 

Remuneration Report. 

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 
The Company’s constitution provides an indemnity to each person, including AG Rydge, KG Chapman, PR Coates, VA Davies, 
DC Grant, JM Hastings, PM Mann and RG Newton, who is or who has been a director or alternate director of the Company or 
of any related body corporate of the Company. The indemnity also extends to such other officers or former officers, including 
executive officers or former  executive officers, of the Company and of any related body corporate of the Company as the 
directors of the Company determine. 

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In terms of the indemnity, the Company will indemnify the directors and other officers of the Company acting as such, to the 
full extent permitted by law, against any liability to another person (other than the Company or a related body corporate) 
incurred in acting as a director or officer of the Company, unless the liability arises out of conduct involving a lack of good 
faith.  The  indemnity  includes  any  liability  for  costs  and  expenses  incurred  by  such  person  in  defending  any  proceedings, 
whether  civil  or  criminal,  in  which  judgement  is  given  in  that  person’s  favour,  or  in  which  the  person  is  acquitted  and  in 
making an application in relation to any proceedings in which the court grants relief to the person under the law. 

The Company has provided directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies that cover all the directors and officers of the 
Company and its controlled entities. The terms of the policies prohibit disclosure of details of the amount of the insurance 
cover, its nature and the premium paid. 

OFFICERS WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY PARTNERS OF THE AUDIT FIRM 
Mrs PM Mann was previously a partner of the current audit firm, KPMG, at a time when KPMG undertook an audit of the Group. 

AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE 
The lead auditor’s independence declaration is set out on page 31 and forms part of the Directors’ Report for the year ended 
30 June 2017. 

NON-AUDIT SERVICES PROVIDED BY KPMG 
During the year, KPMG, the Group’s auditor, performed certain other services in addition to their statutory duties. 

The  Board  has  considered  the  non-audit  services  provided  during  the  year  by  the  auditor  and  in  accordance  with  written 
advice  provided  by  resolution  of  the  Audit  and  Risk  Committee  is  satisfied  that  the  provision  of  those  non-audit  services 
during the year by the auditor is compatible with, and did not compromise, the auditor independence requirements of the 
Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons: 

 

 

all  non-audit  services  were  subject  to  the  corporate  governance  procedures  adopted  by  the  Group  and  have  been 
reviewed by the Audit and Risk Committee to ensure they do not impact the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and 
the non-audit services provided do not undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in 
APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, as they did not involve reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own 
work, acting in a management or decision-making capacity for the Group, acting as an advocate for the Group or jointly 
sharing risks and rewards. 

A  copy  of  the  auditors’  independence  declaration  as  required  under  section  307C  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001  has  been 
included in this Directors’ Report. 

Details  of  the  amounts  paid  to  the  auditor  of  the  Group,  KPMG,  and  its  related  practices  for  audit  and  non-audit  services 
provided during the year are set out in Note 7.4 to the financial statements. 

ROUNDING OFF 
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191 as 
issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (“ASIC”). In accordance with that Instrument, amounts in the 
Directors’ Report and financial report have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise stated. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors: 

AG Rydge 
Director 

JM Hastings 
Director 

Dated at Sydney this 24th day of August 2017. 

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN REGARDING THE REMUNERATION REPORT 

Dear Shareholder, 

On  behalf  of  the  Board,  I  am  pleased  to  introduce  the  EVENT  Hospitality  &  Entertainment  Limited  2017  Remuneration 
Report.  During  the  2017  year,  the  Group’s  long-serving  Managing  Director,  David  Seargeant,  decided  to  step  down  after 
more  than  29  years  with  the  Group,  having  made  an  extraordinary  contribution  to  the  growth  of  the  Group. 
The  Remuneration  Report  reflects  this  CEO  transition  period,  and  I  highlight  below  a  number  of  important  matters  which 
shareholders should be aware of. 

Remuneration of the former Managing Director 
Mr  Seargeant  held  the  position  of  Managing  Director  for  the  full  financial  year  to  30  June  2017.  Under  the  terms  of  his 
employment  agreement,  after  his  departure  Mr  Seargeant  was  entitled  to  a  separation  payment  of  one  year’s  fixed 
remuneration, equal to $2,020,000. This amount was adjusted to ensure compliance with the Corporations Act termination 
benefits cap and the Remuneration Report includes the adjusted separation payment of $1,959,618. 

The short term incentive (“STI”) amount disclosed for Mr Seargeant in the Remuneration Report includes an STI in respect of 
the year ended 30 June 2016 of $1,970,000 that was paid in September 2016, representing 100% of the total potential STI for 
the year. This reflects the outstanding performance for that year, and the full achievement by Mr Seargeant of the STI targets 
set by the Board.  

Mr Seargeant’s STI for the year ended 30 June 2017 will be $1,010,000, representing 50% achievement of hurdles for that 
year and approved by the Board on 24 August 2017 for payment in September 2017. The remaining 50% will be forfeited. 
As the payment will be made in September 2017, it would not normally be reported until next year’s remuneration report; 
however, the Company has elected to disclose it early given Mr Seargeant’s departure.   

Under the terms of the Executive Performance Rights Plan, unvested performance rights held by Mr Seargeant will remain 
on-foot and will vest or lapse in accordance with the terms on which they were offered. In these circumstances, accounting 
standards require the recognition of an accelerated share-based payment expense and this charge, totalling $1,911,486, has 
been included in the performance rights charge disclosed for Mr Seargeant in the remuneration table on page 24. This does 
not necessarily reflect the value (if any) that Mr Seargeant will receive from these unvested performance rights, because this 
will depend on whether the hurdles are achieved and, if they are, the share price at the date of vesting. 

Remuneration arrangements for the new CEO 
Jane  Hastings  was  appointed  as  the  Group’s  new  CEO  with  effect  from  1  July  2017  following  an  extensive  search  process 
undertaken by the Board, with assistance from the specialist executive search firm, Hattonneale. 

Ms Hastings’ fixed and variable components are below those of the long-serving outgoing Managing Director. 

As  disclosed  on  page  22,  the  Board  obtained  advice  from  remuneration  consultants  regarding  Ms  Hastings’  remuneration 
arrangements. In approving these arrangements, the Board, with assistance from the remuneration consultants, considered 
the  market  capitalisation  of  the  Company  and  the  size,  diversity  and  complexity  of  the  Group’s  operations.  By  market 
capitalisation,  the  Company  is  within  the  top  150  companies  in  the  All  Ordinaries  index.  Ms  Hastings’  remuneration 
arrangements have been set in this context. Ms Hastings’ remuneration arrangements were previously disclosed to the ASX 
and have been summarised on page 21. 

Review of incentive arrangements 
An  external  review  of  the  Group’s  incentive  arrangements  will  be  conducted  during  the  year  ending  30  June  2018. 
This review will include consideration of the current structure and long term incentive hurdles to ensure that they remain 
appropriate for the Group and consistent with current market practice. 

The  Remuneration  Report  provides  further  details  regarding  the  above  matters  as  well  as  important  material  on 
remuneration strategy, structure and outcomes. The Board commends the Remuneration Report to you. 

AG Rydge 
Chairman 

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REMUNERATION REPORT – AUDITED 
This report outlines the remuneration arrangements in place for the Group’s key management personnel (“KMP”) as defined 
in AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures including non-executive directors, the Managing Director and CEO, and other senior 
executives who have authority for planning, directing and controlling the activities  of the Group. The KMP for the financial 
year are set out on page 23. 

Remuneration philosophy 
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board on remuneration 
policy and packages applicable to the Board members and senior executives. The objective of the remuneration policy is to 
ensure  the  remuneration  package  properly  reflects  the  person’s  duties  and  responsibilities,  and  that  remuneration  is 
competitive in attracting, motivating and retaining people of the appropriate quality. 

Remuneration  levels  are  competitively  set  to  attract  appropriately  qualified  and  experienced  directors  and  executives. 
The  Nomination  and  Remuneration  Committee  obtains  independent  advice  on  the  level  of  remuneration  packages. 
The  remuneration  packages  of  the  CEO  and  senior  executives  include  an  at-risk  component  that  is  linked  to  the  overall 
financial and operational performance of the Group and based on the achievement of specific goals of the Group. Executives 
participate  in the  Group’s  Executive  Performance Rights Plan.  The  long  term  benefits  of  the  Executive  Performance  Rights 
Plan are conditional upon the Group achieving certain performance criteria, details of which are outlined below. 

Further details in relation to the Group’s share plans are provided in Note 6.1 to the financial statements. 

Remuneration structure 
In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of non-executive director remuneration is separate and 
distinct from senior executive remuneration. 

Non-executive director remuneration 
Objective 
The  Group’s  remuneration  policy  for  non-executive  directors  aims  to  ensure  that  the  Group  can  attract,  retain  and 
appropriately remunerate suitably skilled, experienced and committed individuals to serve on the Board and its committees. 

Structure 
The  constitution  and  the  ASX  Listing  Rules  specify  that  the  aggregate  remuneration  of  non-executive  directors  shall  be 
determined from time to time by a general meeting. The latest determination was at the Annual General Meeting held on 
22 October 2010 when shareholders approved a maximum aggregate remuneration of $1,500,000 per year. Non-executive 
directors do not receive any performance related remuneration nor are they issued shares or performance rights. 

The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to be approved by shareholders and the manner in which it is apportioned 
among  directors  are  reviewed  annually.  The  Board  considers  advice  from  external  consultants  as  well  as  the  fees  paid  to 
non-executive directors of comparable companies when undertaking the annual review process.  

Each director receives a fee for being a director of the Company. A committee fee is also paid for being a member of the 
Audit and Risk Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The payment of the committee fee recognises 
the  additional  time  commitment  required  by  directors  who  serve  on  those  committees.  Other  Board  committees  may  be 
appointed from time to time to deal with issues associated with the conduct of the Group’s various activities, and directors 
serving on such committees may receive an additional fee in recognition of this additional commitment. 

The Board has approved non-executive director fees for the year ending 30 June 2018 as follows: 

Chairman (including the Committee fee) 
Other non-executive directors 
Base fee 
Committee fee 
Additional fee for the Chairman of the Board committees 

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2018 
$ 

2017 
$ 

321,000 

313,000 

131,000 
21,000 
18,000 

128,000 
20,000 
18,000 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Structure (continued) 
The remuneration of non-executive directors for the year ended 30 June 2017 is detailed on page 24. 

D I R E C T O R S ’   R E P O R T  

Directors’ fees cover all main Board activities. Non-executive directors are also entitled to be reimbursed for all reasonable 
business related expenses, including travel, as may be incurred in the discharge of their duties. 

CEO and other executive remuneration 
Objective 
The  Group’s  remuneration  policy  aims  to  reward  the  CEO  and  other  executives  with  a  level  and  mix  of  remuneration 
commensurate with their position and responsibilities within the Group, and to: 
 

reward executives for Group, business unit and individual performance against targets set by reference to appropriate 
benchmarks and key performance indicators (“KPIs”); 
align the interests of executives with those of shareholders; 
link reward with the strategic goals and performance of the Group; and 
ensure total remuneration is competitive by market standards. 

 
 
 

Structure 
In determining the level and composition of executive remuneration, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee obtains 
independent advice on the appropriateness of remuneration packages for senior executives, based on remuneration trends 
in the market, from which recommendations are made to the Board. 

It is the Group’s policy that employment contracts are entered into with the CEO and other senior executives. Details of these 
employment contracts are provided on pages 21  22. 

Remuneration consists of both fixed and variable remuneration components. The variable remuneration component includes 
a short term incentive (“STI”) plan and a long term incentive (“LTI”) plan. The proportion of fixed and variable remuneration 
(potential  short  term  and  long  term  incentives)  is  set  and  approved  for  each  senior  executive  by  the  Nomination  and 
Remuneration Committee. 

Fixed annual remuneration 
Objective 
Remuneration  levels  for  executives  are  reviewed  annually  to  ensure  that  they  are  appropriate  for  the  responsibilities, 
qualifications and experience of each executive and are competitive with the market. 

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee establishes and issues an appropriate guideline for the purpose of the annual 
review of fixed annual remuneration levels. The guideline is based on both current and forecast Consumer Price Index and 
market conditions. There are no guaranteed fixed remuneration increases in any executives’ contracts. 

Structure 
Executives  have  the  option  to  receive  their  fixed  annual  remuneration  in  cash  and  a  limited  range  of  prescribed  fringe 
benefits such as motor vehicles and car parking. Fixed annual remuneration includes superannuation and all prescribed fringe 
benefits, including fringe benefits tax. 

Variable remuneration – STI 
Objective 
The objective of the STI program is to link the achievement of the operational targets with the remuneration received by the 
executives charged with meeting those targets. The total potential STI available is set at a level to provide sufficient incentive 
to the executive to achieve the operational targets and such that the cost to the Group is reasonable in the circumstances. 

Structure 
Actual  STI  payments  to  each  executive  are  determined based  on  the  extent  to  which  specific  operating  targets,  set  at  the 
beginning of the year, are met. The operational targets consist of a number of KPIs covering both financial and non-financial 
measures of performance. Typically, KPIs and assessment criteria include: 
  meeting of pre-determined growth in Group earnings over the prior year; 
  meeting of strategic and operational objectives; and 
 

assessed personal effort and contribution. 

The Group has pre-determined benchmarks which must be met in order to trigger payments under the STI. The measures 
were chosen to directly align the individual’s STI to the KPIs of the Group and to its strategies and performance. 

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Structure (continued) 
On  an  annual  basis,  an  earnings  performance  rating  for  the  Group  and  each  division  is  assessed  and  approved  by  the 
Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The individual performance of each executive is also assessed and rated and the 
ratings are taken into account when determining the amount, if any, of the STI to be allocated to each executive. 

The aggregate of annual STI payments available for executives across the Group is subject to the approval of the Nomination 
and Remuneration Committee. STI payments are delivered as a cash bonus. 

For  the  CEO  and  other  executive  KMP,  the  general  target  bonus  opportunity  range  is  from  50%  to  100%  of  fixed  annual 
remuneration. The target bonus range for the CEO and other executive KMP is detailed below: 

Maximum STI calculated 
on fixed annual 
remuneration (a) 

Group 
earnings 

Allocated between: 
Divisional 
earnings 

Special 
projects 

Other 
KPIs 

Managing Director and CEO 
DC Seargeant (b) 

Other executive KMP 
NC Arundel 
GC Dean 
MR Duff 
HR Eberstaller 
JM Hastings 
BA Sergeant 

100% 

(c) 40% 

– 

15% 

45% 

50% 
50% 
50% 
50% 
60% 
50% 

16.7% 
25% 
16.7% 
16.7% 
20% 
15% 

16.7% 
– 
– 
16.7% 
20% 
– 

– 
– 
6.7% 
– 
– 
– 

16.6% 
25% 
26.6% 
16.6% 
20% 
35% 

(a)  Fixed annual remuneration is comprised of base salary, superannuation and benefits provided through salary sacrificing arrangements. 
(b)  The  targets  set  for  the  Managing  Director’s  STI  relate  to  the  Group’s  performance,  the  management  of  current  property  developments  and  other 
business growth targets. These targets may include, for example, the identification of new hotel developments that will provide an acceptable return 
and  fit  within  the  Group’s  overall  strategic  objectives,  the  delivery  of  property  development  projects  having  regard  to  timing  and  budget,  and  the 
identification,  negotiation  and  delivery  of  new  cinema  sites.  The  Board  considers  the  specific  targets  to  be  commercially  sensitive  and  accordingly 
further details of these targets have not been disclosed. 

(c)  The  STI  payment  to  the  Managing  Director  related  to  Group  earnings  is  calculated  on  a  sliding  scale  according  to  the  annual  growth  in  normalised 

earnings. The maximum incentive will only be achieved if there is growth of 10% or more in the Group’s normalised profit before tax. 

Bonuses may be paid above these levels at the discretion of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board, 
if it is assessed that an exceptional contribution has been made by an executive. There is no separate profit-share plan. 

Variable remuneration – LTI 
Objective 
The objectives of the LTI plan are to: 
 
 
 

align executive incentives with shareholder interests; 
balance the short term with the long term Group focus; and 
retain  high  calibre  executives  by  providing  an  attractive  equity-based  incentive  that  builds  an  ownership  of  the 
Group mindset. 

Structure 
Executives  are  awarded  performance  rights  which  will  only  vest  on  the  achievement  of  certain  performance  hurdles  and 
service  conditions.  An  offer  is  made  under  the  Executive  Performance  Rights  Plan  to  executives  each  financial  year  and  is 
based on individual performance as assessed by the annual appraisal process. If an executive does not sustain a consistent 
level of high performance, they will not be nominated for Executive Performance Rights Plan participation. The Nomination 
and  Remuneration  Committee  reviews  details  of  executives  nominated  for  participation  subject  to  final  Board  approval. 
In  accordance  with  the  ASX  Listing  Rules,  approval  from  shareholders  is  obtained  before  participation  in  the  Executive 
Performance Rights Plan commences for the CEO. 

Only  executives  who  are  able  to  directly  influence  the  long  term  success  of  the  Group  participate  in  the  Executive 
Performance Rights Plan. 

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Structure (continued) 
Each  award  of  performance  rights  is  divided  into  equal  portions,  with  each  portion  being  subject  to  a  different  performance 
hurdle. The performance hurdles are based on earnings per share (“EPS”) and total shareholder return (“TSR”) growth of EVENT 
Hospitality & Entertainment Limited as determined by the Board over a three year period (“Performance Period”). The extent to 
which the performance hurdles have been met will be assessed by the Board at the expiry of the Performance Period. 

Performance rights do not carry the right to vote or to receive dividends during the Performance Period. 

The performance hurdles for the awards of performance rights to executives in the financial year ended 30 June 2017 are 
based on EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited’s EPS and TSR growth over the Performance Period of the three years to 
30 June 2019, with performance measured against the year ended 30 June 2016 (being the base year). 

The performance hurdles for the awards of performance rights to executives in the financial year ended 30 June 2017 are as follows: 

EPS hurdle 
The EPS hurdle requires that the Group’s EPS growth for the Performance Period must be greater than the target set by the 
Board. The EPS hurdle was chosen as it provides evidence of the Group’s growth in earnings. The hurdle is as follows: 
 

if  annual  compound  EPS  growth  over  the  Performance  Period  is  less  than  4%,  no  performance  rights  will  vest  with 
the executive; 
if  annual  compound  EPS  growth  over  the  Performance  Period  is  equal  to  or  greater  than  4%  but  less  than  6%, 
the proportion of performance rights vesting will be increased on a pro-rata basis between 50% and 100%; or 
if  annual  compound  EPS  growth  over  the  Performance  Period  is  equal  to  or  greater  than  6%,  all  of  the  performance 
rights awarded (and attaching to this hurdle) will vest with the executive. 

 

 

TSR hurdle 
The TSR hurdle requires that the Group’s relative TSR performance must be above the median of the Company’s comparator 
group (“comparator group”). The comparator group is the S&P/ASX 200 (excluding trusts, infrastructure groups and mining 
companies). TSR is defined as share price growth and dividends paid and reinvested on the ex-dividend date (adjusted for 
rights, bonus issues and any capital reconstructions) measured from the beginning to the end of the Performance Period. 

The TSR performance hurdle was chosen as it is widely recognised as one of the best indicators of shareholder value creation. 
The  comparator  group  for  TSR  purposes  has  been  chosen  as  it  represents  the  group  with  which  the  Group  competes  for 
shareholders’ capital. The hurdle is as follows: 
 

if  the  Company’s  TSR  ranking  relative  to  the  comparator  group  over  the  Performance  Period  is  less  than  the 
51st percentile, no performance rights will vest; 
if the Company’s TSR ranking relative to the comparator group over the Performance Period is equal to or exceeds the 
51st percentile but is less than the 75th percentile, the proportion of performance rights vesting will be increased on a 
pro-rata basis between 50% and 100%; or 
if the Company’s TSR ranking relative to the comparator group over the Performance Period is equal to or greater than 
the 75th percentile all of the performance rights awarded will vest. 

 

 

After the Board has assessed the extent to which the above performance hurdles and criteria have been achieved, executives 
will be allocated ordinary shares equal to the number of vested performance rights held. 

The Board has retained the discretion to vary the performance hurdles and criteria. 

Group performance 
In  considering  the  Group’s  performance  and  benefits  for  shareholders’  wealth,  the  Nomination  and  Remuneration 
Committee has regard to the following indices in respect of the current year and the previous four years: 

2017 

2016 

2015 

2014 

2013 

Net profit before individually 
significant items and income tax ($) (a) 
Dividends per share (cents)  
Special dividend per share (cents)  
Share price at year end ($) 

160,937,000 
51 
– 
13.37 

177,914,000 
51 
– 
14.53 

152,367,000 
45 
8 
12.54 

108,304,000 
42 
– 
9.33 

114,745,000 
42 
– 
8.27 

(a)  Refer to page 6 in the Directors’ Report for a reconciliation to reported net profit for the year.  

20 EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited – Annual Report 2017 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
D I R E C T O R S ’   R E P O R T  

Employment contract for JM Hastings from 1 July 2017 
JM Hastings was appointed Managing Director and CEO effective 1 July 2017. A summary of the key terms of Ms Hastings’ 
new employment agreement is set out in the table below: 

Contract term  Ms Hastings’ appointment is ongoing, and there is no fixed term. 

Fixed annual 
remuneration 

A  remuneration  package  to  the  value  of  $1,300,000  per  annum  gross,  comprising  base  salary, 
superannuation and, if applicable, any fringe benefits or additional superannuation contributions.  

Incentives 

Ms Hastings is eligible to participate in the Group’s incentive arrangements (including short term and long 
term incentives). 

Ms  Hastings  is  eligible  to  receive  an  annual  STI  bonus  payment  of  up  to  80%  of  her  fixed  annual 
remuneration, subject to the achievement of performance criteria determined by the Board. 

Ms  Hastings  is  also  eligible  to  participate  in  the  Group’s  Long  Term  Incentive  Plan  (“LTIP”).  The  current 
LTIP  is  the  Performance  Rights  Plan  approved  by  shareholders  at  the  2013  Annual  General  Meeting. 
Subject  to  any  required  or  appropriate  shareholder  approval,  Ms  Hastings’  allocation  of  performance 
rights under the LTIP will be determined based on a face value of 80% of the fixed annual remuneration. 

Termination 

Either party may terminate the agreement at any time by giving six months’ notice.  

On termination, the Group may at its discretion make a payment in lieu of all or part of the notice period 
based on Ms Hastings’ fixed annual remuneration at the time of the notice of termination. 

Ms  Hastings  may  terminate  immediately  if  there  is  a  fundamental  change  in  her  responsibilities  or 
authority without her consent. In that case, Ms Hastings is entitled to a payment equivalent to six months’ 
fixed annual remuneration. 

The Group may terminate the agreement immediately in circumstances of misconduct, or if Ms Hastings 
breaches any material term of the agreement, in which case there is no payment in lieu of notice.  

 Restraint 

The agreement contains non-solicitation and other restraints that apply for a restriction period of up to 
12  months.  Ms  Hastings  may  receive  a  restraint  payment  for  some  or  all  of  the  restriction  period, 
calculated based on her fixed annual remuneration at the termination date. 

Employment contracts in respect of KMP for the year ended 30 June 2017 
It is the Group’s policy that employment contracts for the CEO and other senior executives are unlimited in term. 

The employment contracts typically outline the components of remuneration paid to the CEO and other senior executives but 
do not prescribe how remuneration levels are to be modified from year to year. Generally, remuneration levels are reviewed 
each year to take into account Consumer Price Index changes, remuneration trends in the market, any change in the scope of 
the role performed by the executive and any changes required to meet the principles of the remuneration policy. 

21 EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited – Annual Report 2017 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Employment contracts in respect of KMP for the year ended 30 June 2017 (continued) 
Termination provisions in the employment contracts with other executive KMP are summarised in the table below: 

D I R E C T O R S ’   R E P O R T  

Executive 

NC Arundel  
GC Dean 
MR Duff 
HR Eberstaller 

Termination by 
the executive 

The notice 
period is one 
month. 

Termination by the Group 

The  notice  period  is  one  month.  On  termination,  the 
Group may make a payment in lieu of notice, equal to 
the notice period.  

Expiry date of 
contract 

Not applicable, 
rolling contracts. 

The Group retains the right to terminate the contract 
immediately 
conditions. 
On  termination,  the  executive  is  entitled  to  accrued 
annual  and  long  service  benefits.  There  are  no  other 
termination payments.  

certain 

under 

Payment of any LTI (or pro-rata thereof) is subject to 
the rules in operation at the termination date and at 
the discretion of the Board. 

BA Sergeant 

The notice 
period is three 
months. 

The  notice  period  is  three  months.  On  termination, 
the  Group  may  make  a  payment  in  lieu  of  notice, 
equal to the notice period.  

The Group retains the right to terminate the contract 
immediately 
conditions. 
On  termination,  the  executive  is  entitled  to  accrued 
annual  and  long  service  benefits.  There  are  no  other 
termination payments.  

certain 

under 

Payment of any LTI (or pro-rata thereof) is subject to 
the rules in operation at the termination date and at 
the discretion of the Board. 

Use of remuneration consultants 
During the year, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee employed the services of Godfrey Remuneration Group Pty 
Limited  (“GRG”)  to  provide  updated  advice  in  respect  of  the  remuneration  of  the  role  of  the  Managing  Director  and  CEO. 
Under  the  terms  of  the  engagement,  GRG  provided  remuneration  recommendations  as  defined  in  section  9B  of  the 
Corporations Act 2001 and was paid $2,500 for these services. 

GRG  has  confirmed  all  recommendations  have  been  made  free  from  undue  influence  by  members  of  the  Group’s  KMP. 
The following arrangements were made to ensure that the remuneration recommendations were free from undue influence: 
 
GRG  was  engaged  by,  and  reported  directly  to,  the  Chairman  of  the  Board.  The  agreement  for  the  provision  of 
remuneration consulting services was executed by the Chairman on behalf of the Board; 
the report containing the remuneration recommendations was provided by GRG directly to the Chairman; and 
GRG  was  not  required  to  speak  to  management  in  relation  to  the  engagement  and  did  not  provide  any  member  of 
management with a copy of their draft or final report that contained the remuneration recommendations. 

 
 

As a consequence, the Board is satisfied that the recommendations were made free from undue influence from any members 
of the KMP. 

22 EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited – Annual Report 2017 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Key management personnel 
The KMP for the financial year are set out in the table below: 

D I R E C T O R S ’   R E P O R T  

Name 

Position 

Period of responsibility 

Employing company 

Non-executive directors 

Alan Rydge 

Chairman and non-executive director 

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 

Kenneth Chapman 

Independent non-executive director 

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 

Peter Coates 

Independent non-executive director 
and lead independent director 

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 

Valerie Davies 

Independent non-executive director 

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 

David Grant 

Independent non-executive director 

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 

Patria Mann 

Independent non-executive director 

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 

Richard Newton 

Independent non-executive director 

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 

Executive director 

David Seargeant 

Managing Director and CEO 

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 

EVENT Hospitality & 
Entertainment Limited 

EVENT Hospitality & 
Entertainment Limited 

EVENT Hospitality & 
Entertainment Limited 

EVENT Hospitality & 
Entertainment Limited 

EVENT Hospitality & 
Entertainment Limited 

EVENT Hospitality & 
Entertainment Limited 

EVENT Hospitality & 
Entertainment Limited 

EVENT Hospitality & 
Entertainment Limited 

Other executive KMP 

Norman Arundel (a)  Managing Director Rydges Hotels 
and Resorts 

1 July 2016 to 29 August 2016 

Rydges Hotels Limited 

Gregory Dean 

Director Finance & Accounting, 
Company Secretary 

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 

Mathew Duff 

Director Commercial 

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 

Hans Eberstaller 

Managing Director of Commercial, 
UK and Europe 

1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 

EVENT Hospitality & 
Entertainment Limited 

EVENT Hospitality & 
Entertainment Limited 

The Greater Union 
Organisation Pty 
Limited 

Jane Hastings (b) 

Chief Operating Officer 

29 August 2016 to 30 June 2017  EVENT Hospitality & 

Entertainment Limited 

Brett Sergeant (c) 

Director of Hospitality 

15 August 2016 to 30 June 2017  EVENT Hospitality & 

Entertainment Limited 

(a) 
(b) 

(c) 

Norman Arundel ceased to be a KMP of the Group effective 29 August 2016. 
Jane  Hastings  was  appointed  Managing  Director  and  CEO  effective  1  July  2017.  Prior  to  this  appointment,  Ms  Hastings  held  the  position  of  Chief 
Operating Officer from 29 August 2016. 
Brett Sergeant commenced employment with the Group on 15 August 2016. 

23 EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited – Annual Report 2017 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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D I R E C T O R S ’   R E P O R T  

Directors’ and executives’ remuneration (continued) 
(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

Amounts  disclosed  above  for  remuneration  of  directors  and  other  executive  KMP  exclude  insurance  premiums  paid  by  the  Group  in  respect  of 
directors’  and  officers’  liability  insurance  contracts  as  the  contracts  do  not  specify  premiums  paid  in  respect  of  individual  directors  and  officers. 
Information  relating  to  the  insurance  contracts  is  set  out  within  the  Remuneration  Report.  The  amounts  disclosed  in  the  table  above  relate  to 
premiums paid by the Group for group salary continuance insurance. 
Amounts  disclosed  above  for  remuneration  relating  to  performance  shares  and  performance  rights  have  been  determined  in  accordance  with  the 
requirements of AASB 2 Share-based Payment. AASB 2 requires the measurement of the fair value of performance shares and performance rights at 
the grant date and then to have that value apportioned in equal  amounts over the period from grant date to vesting date. Details of performance 
shares  and  performance  rights  on  issue  are  set  out  within  the  Remuneration  Report  and  further  details  on  the  terms  and  conditions  of  these 
performance shares and performance rights are set out in Note 6.1 to the financial statements.  
DC Seargeant stepped down as Managing Director on  30 June 2017. The amount disclosed  for Mr Seargeant’s STI bonus was  paid during the year 
ended 30 June 2017 based on achievement of personal goals and satisfaction of specified performance criteria for the 30 June 2016 year. A separate 
amount of $1,010,000 based on achievement of personal goals and satisfaction of specified performance criteria for the year ended 30 June 2017 will 
be paid in September 2017 (at the same time as STI payments for the year ended 30 June 2017 are made to other executive KMP). This represents 
50% of the maximum possible award, and the remainder will be forfeited. Mr Seargeant’s share-based payment expense in relation to the Group’s 
Executive Performance Rights Plan includes an accelerated charge of $1,911,486 on termination in relation to the 2015, 2016 and 2017 awards which, 
in  accordance  with  the  Plan  Rules,  remain  on-foot  and  will  vest  or  lapse  in  accordance  with  the  terms  on  which  they  were  issued.  This  does  not 
necessarily reflect the value (if any) that Mr Seargeant will receive for these unvested performance rights, because this will depend on whether the 
hurdles are achieved and, if they are, the share price at the date of vesting. 

(d)  NC Arundel ceased to be a key management person of the Group effective 29 August 2016. Amounts disclosed in the table above are in respect of the 

period for which NC Arundel was a key management person. 
JM Hastings commenced employment with the Group on 29 August 2016. 
BA Sergeant commenced employment with the Group on 15 August 2016. 

(e) 
(f) 

Analysis of STI bonuses included in remuneration 
The bonus table below is calculated on the basis of including  bonuses awarded during the year ended 30 June 2017. It only 
includes remuneration relating to the portion of the relevant periods that each individual was a KMP. Details of the vesting 
profile of the STI bonuses awarded as remuneration to the CEO and other executive KMP of the Group are shown below: 

Included in remuneration (a) 
$ 

Awarded in year 

Not awarded in year (b) 

1,970,000 

100% 

– 

Managing Director and CEO 
DC Seargeant (c) 
Other executive KMP 
NC Arundel 
GC Dean 
MR Duff 
HR Eberstaller 
JM Hastings (d) 
BA Sergeant (e) 

105,750 
282,500 
263,686 
185,000 
– 
– 

56.7% 
– 
6.7% 
– 
– 
– 
Amounts included in remuneration for the year represent the amounts that were awarded in the year based on achievement of personal goals and 
satisfaction of specified performance criteria for the 30 June 2016 year. No amounts vest in future years in respect of the STI bonus schemes for the 
2016 year. 
The amounts not awarded are due to the performance criteria not being met in relation to the assessment period. 
The amount awarded to the Managing Director reflects the achievements discussed in the Review of Operations by Division in the Directors’ Report, 
the Group’s performance, management of current property developments and other business growth targets. The Board considers the specific targets 
to be commercially sensitive and accordingly further details of these targets have not been disclosed. 
JM Hastings commenced employment with the Group on 29 August 2016 and consequently was not eligible for an STI payment during the year ended 
30 June 2017. 
BA Sergeant commenced employment with the Group on 15 August 2016 and consequently was not eligible for an STI payment during the year ended 
30 June 2017. 

43.3% 
100% 
93.3% 
100% 
– 
– 

(a) 

(b) 
(c) 

(d) 

(e) 

Other transactions with key management personnel and their related parties 
AG  Rydge  is  a  director  of  Carlton  Investments  Limited.  Carlton  Investments  Limited  rents  office  space  from  a  controlled 
entity. Rent is charged to Carlton Investments Limited at a market rate. Rent and office service charges received during the 
year were $20,240 (2016: $21,057). The Company holds shares in Carlton Investments Limited. Dividends received during the 
year from Carlton Investments Limited totalled $780,420 (2016: $704,799). 

AG Rydge paid rent, levies and other costs to Group entities during the year amounting to $98,527 (2016: $96,764). Rent is 
charged to AG Rydge at market rates. 

A  controlled  entity  has  entered  into  a  lease  agreement  for  a  cinema  complex  in  Townsville  with  an  entity  related  to 
KG Chapman. Rent paid under the lease is at market rates. 

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Other transactions with key management personnel and their related parties (continued) 
Apart  from  the  details  disclosed  in  the  Remuneration  Report,  no  KMP  has  entered  into  a  material  contract  with  the  Group 
since the end of the previous year and there were no material contracts involving directors’ interests existing at reporting date. 

From  time  to  time,  KMP  of  the  Group,  or  their  related  parties,  may  purchase  goods  or  services  from  the  Group. 
These  purchases  are  usually  on  the  same  terms  and  conditions  as  those  granted  to  other  Group  employees.  Where  the 
purchases are on terms and conditions more favourable than those granted to other Group employees, the resulting benefits 
form part of the total remuneration outlined within the Remuneration Report. 

Executive Performance Rights Plan  current LTI plan 
Analysis of LTI performance rights granted as remuneration 
Details  of  the  vesting  profile  of  performance  rights  granted  as  remuneration  to  the  CEO  and  other  executive  KMP  are 
shown below: 

Managing Director and CEO 

Number 

Grant date 

DC Seargeant 

140,000 

140,000 

170,000 

16 Feb 2017 

18 Feb 2016 

19 Feb 2015 

Other executive KMP 
NC Arundel (a) 

13,650 

19,548 

18 Feb 2016 

19 Feb 2015 

GC Dean 

MR Duff 

HR Eberstaller 

20,538 

19,755 

23,870 

20,538 

19,755 

25,667 

10,235 

10,349 

14,825 

16 Feb 2017 

18 Feb 2016 

19 Feb 2015 

16 Feb 2017 

18 Feb 2016 

19 Feb 2015 

16 Feb 2017 

18 Feb 2016 

19 Feb 2015 

JM Hastings 

30,303 

16 Feb 2017 

BA Sergeant 

17,508 

16 Feb 2017 

Vested during  
the year 

Forfeited 
during the 
year 

Year in which 
the grant 
vests 

Performance 
right – EPS 
$ 

Performance 
right – TSR 
$ 

Fair value 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

30 Jun 2020 

30 Jun 2019 

30 Jun 2018 

30 Jun 2019 

30 Jun 2018 

30 Jun 2020 

30 Jun 2019 

30 Jun 2018 

30 Jun 2020 

30 Jun 2019 

30 Jun 2018 

30 Jun 2020 

30 Jun 2019 

30 Jun 2018 

11.09 

14.01 

10.74 

14.01 

10.74 

11.09 

14.01 

10.74 

11.09 

14.01 

10.74 

11.09 

14.01 

10.74 

30 Jun 2020 

11.09 

30 Jun 2020 

11.09 

3.92 

11.40 

8.40 

11.40 

8.40 

3.92 

11.40 

8.40 

3.92 

11.40 

8.40 

3.92 

11.40 

8.40 

3.92 

3.92 

(a)  NC Arundel ceased to be a KMP of the Group effective 29 August 2016. No performance rights were granted to Mr Arundel during the period 

from 1 July 2016 to 29 August 2016. 

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D I R E C T O R S ’   R E P O R T  

Executive Performance Rights Plan  current LTI plan (continued) 
Analysis of movements in performance rights 
The movement during the year, by value, of performance rights in the Company held by the Managing Director and other 
executive KMP is detailed below: 

Managing Director and CEO 
DC Seargeant 
Other executive KMP 
NC Arundel (b) 
GC Dean 
MR Duff 
HR Eberstaller 
JM Hastings 
BA Sergeant 

Granted during 
the year (a) 
$ 

Exercised during 
the year 
$ 

Performance 
rights exercised 
Number 

Amount paid per 
right exercised 
$ 

1,050,700 

2,913,050 

205,000 

– 
154,138 
154,138 
76,810 
227,420 
131,398 

– 
303,469 
326,588 
245,989 
– 
– 

– 
21,356 
22,983 
17,311 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

(a) 

The value of performance rights granted in the year is the fair value of the performance rights calculated at grant date, estimated using a Binomial 
tree model for those rights that have EPS hurdles and a Monte Carlo model for those rights that have TSR hurdles. The total value of the performance 
rights granted is included in the table above. This amount is allocated to remuneration over the vesting period. 

(b)  NC Arundel ceased to be a KMP of the Group effective 29 August 2016. No performance rights were granted to or exercised by Mr Arundel during the 

period from 1 July 2016 to 29 August 2016. 

No performance rights have been granted since the end of the year. 

Performance rights holdings and transactions 
The movement during the year in the number of performance rights in EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited held by 
the CEO and other executive KMP is detailed below: 

Held at 
the beginning of  
the year 

Granted 

Exercised 

Forfeited 

Other (a) 

Held at 
the end of 
the year 

Managing Director and CEO 
DC Seargeant 

2017 
2016 

515,000 
375,000 

140,000 
140,000 

(205,000) 
– 

Other executive KMP 
NC Arundel (a) 

GC Dean 

MR Duff 

HR Eberstaller 

JM Hastings 

BA Sergeant 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

56,083 
42,433 

64,981 
45,226 

68,405 
48,650 

42,485 
32,136 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
13,650 

20,538 
19,755 

20,538 
19,755 

10,235 
10,349 

30,303 
– 

17,508 
– 

– 
– 

(21,356) 
– 

(22,983) 
– 

(17,311) 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

450,000 
515,000 

(56,083) 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
56,083 

64,163 
64,981 

65,960 
68,405 

35,409 
42,485 

30,303 
– 

17,508 
– 

(a) 

NC Arundel ceased to be a KMP of the Group effective 29 August 2016. This movement represents the balance of performance rights held at that 
date. 

No performance rights have been granted since the end of the year. No performance rights are held by any related parties 
of KMP. 

28 EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited – Annual Report 2017 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
D I R E C T O R S ’   R E P O R T  

Executive Performance Share Plan  previous LTI plan 
Performance shares exercised during the year 
Details  of  performance  shares  in  the  Company  exercised  during  the  year  by  the  CEO  and  other  executive  KMP  are 
shown below: 

Managing Director and CEO 
DC Seargeant 
Other executive KMP 
NC Arundel (b) 
GC Dean 
MR Duff 
HR Eberstaller 
JM Hastings 
BA Sergeant 

Exercised during 
the year (a) 
$ 

Performance 
shares exercised 
Number 

Amount paid per 
performance share 
$ 

– 

– 
– 
585,434 
135,151 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
38,617 
8,915 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
Nil 
Nil 
– 
– 

(a) 

The value of performance shares exercised during the year is calculated as the market price of shares of the Company on the ASX as at close of trading 
on the date that the performance shares were exercised. 

(b)  NC Arundel ceased to be a KMP of the Group effective 29 August 2016. No performance shares were exercised by Mr Arundel during the period from 

1 July 2016 to 29 August 2016. 

Performance share holdings and transactions 
The movement during the year in the number of performance shares in EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited held by 
the Managing Director and other executive KMP is detailed below: 

Held at 
the beginning 
of the year 

Managing Director and CEO 

Granted 

Exercised 

Forfeited 

Other (a) 

Held at 
the end of 
the year 

DC Seargeant 

Other executive KMP 

NC Arundel (a) 

GC Dean 

MR Duff 

HR Eberstaller 

JM Hastings 

BA Sergeant 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

402,500 
802,500 

23,502 
73,037 

– 
33,413 

85,665 
85,665 

35,529 
35,529 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
(400,000) 

– 
(49,535) 

– 
(33,413) 

(38,617) 
– 

(8,915) 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

402,500 
402,500 

(23,502) 
– 

– 
23,502 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

47,048 
85,665 

26,614 
35,529 

– 
– 

– 
– 

(a) 

NC Arundel ceased to be a KMP of the Group effective 29 August 2016. This movement represents the balance of performance shares held at that 
date. 

No performance shares have been granted since the end of the year. There were no performance shares held by the related 
parties of KMP. 

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D I R E C T O R S ’   R E P O R T  

Equity holdings and transactions 
The movement during the year in the number of ordinary shares of EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited held, directly, 
indirectly or beneficially, by each KMP, including their related parties, is as follows: 

Directors  

AG Rydge (Chairman) 

KG Chapman 

PR Coates 

VA Davies 

DC Grant 

PM Mann 

RG Newton 

DC Seargeant 
(Managing Director) 

Other KMP 

NC Arundel (a) 

GC Dean 

MR Duff 

HR Eberstaller 

JM Hastings 

BA Sergeant 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

2017 
2016 

Held at 
the beginning of 
the year 

Purchases 

72,788,603 
72,234,355 

– 
554,248 

57,500 
57,500 

46,960 
46,960 

10,000 
10,000 

3,000 
2,000 

6,000 
2,000 

66,840 
66,840 

469,490 
469,490 

59,781 
10,246 

101,508 
68,095 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

4,000 
– 

2,000 
1,000 

142 
4,000 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

Received on 
release of 
performance 
shares or 
rights 

Sales 

Other (a) 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

205,000 
400,000 

– 
(400,000) 

– 
49,535 

21,356 
33,413 

61,600 
– 

26,226 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

(38,401) 
– 

(15,126) 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

(59,781) 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

Held at 
the end of 
the year 

72,788,603 
72,788,603 

57,500 
57,500 

46,960 
46,960 

14,000 
10,000 

5,000 
3,000 

6,142 
6,000 

66,840 
66,840 

674,490 
469,490 

– 
59,781 

122,864 
101,508 

23,199 
– 

11,100 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

(a)  NC Arundel ceased to be a key management person of the Group effective 29 August 2016. This movement represents the balance of shares held 

at that date. 

No  shares  were  granted  to  KMP  as  compensation  in  the  year  ended  30  June  2017.  Performance  rights  were  granted  to 
certain KMP as disclosed on page 28. 

End of Directors’ Report: Remuneration Report – Audited 

30 EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited – Annual Report 2017 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 

To: the directors of Event Hospitality & Entertainment Limited: 

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit of Event 
Hospitality & Entertainment Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2017 there have been: 

(i) 

(ii) 

no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the 
Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and 
no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the 
audit.  

KPM_INI_01 

PAR_SIG_01 

PAR_NAM_01 

PAR_POS_01 

PAR_DAT_01 

PAR_CIT_01 

KPMG 

Anthony Travers 
Partner 

Sydney 
24 August 2017 

KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG 
network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG 
International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under 
Professional Standards Legislation. 

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S T A T E M E N T   O F   F I N A N C I A L   P O S I T I O N    
A S   A T   3 0   J U N E   2 0 1 7  

Note 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

ASSETS 

Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Prepayments and other current assets 

Total current assets 

Non-current assets 
Trade and other receivables 
Other financial assets 
Available-for-sale financial assets 
Investments accounted for using the equity method 
Property, plant and equipment 
Investment properties 
Goodwill and other intangible assets 
Deferred tax assets 
Other non-current assets 

Total non-current assets 

Total assets 

LIABILITIES 

Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Loans and borrowings 
Current tax liabilities 
Provisions 
Deferred revenue 
Other current liabilities 

Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 
Loans and borrowings 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Provisions 
Deferred revenue 
Other non-current liabilities 

Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

EQUITY 
Share capital 
Reserves 
Retained earnings 

Total equity 

4.4 
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3.1 

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3.3 
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4.4 
2.4 
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4.4 
2.4 
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4.1 
4.3 

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55,051 
20,409 
10,458 

178,236 

1,519 
1,396 
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10,942 
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108,899 
6,333 
3,115 

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32,731 
8,730 

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11,969 
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106,595 
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1,264,411 

1,636,326 

1,489,767 

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790 
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88,235 
3,841 

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2,360 
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14,340 
8,720 
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3,808 

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15,558 
13,470 
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1,050,289 

1,012,744 

219,126 
54,933 
776,230 

219,126 
46,321 
747,297 

1,050,289 

1,012,744 

The Statement of Financial Position is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements on pages 37 to 89.  

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Revenue and other income 
Revenue from sale of goods and rendering of services 
Other revenue and income 

Expenses 
Employee expenses 
Occupancy expenses 
Film hire and other film expenses 
Purchases and other direct expenses 
Depreciation, amortisation and impairments 
Other operating expenses 
Advertising, commissions and marketing expenses 
Finance costs  

Equity profit 
Share of net profit of equity accounted associates and joint ventures 

Profit before tax 
Income tax expense 

Profit for the year 

Earnings per share 
Basic earnings per share 
Diluted earnings per share 

Note 

2.1 
2.1 

5.3 

2.4 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

1,217,058 
77,211 

1,211,447 
69,442 

1,294,269 

1,280,889 

(308,536) 
(256,145) 
(244,231) 
(118,698) 
(84,591) 
(80,291) 
(37,338) 
(9,802) 

(284,532) 
(251,405) 
(256,764) 
(103,963) 
(82,916) 
(73,944) 
(34,866) 
(8,946) 

(1,139,632) 

(1,097,336) 

2,684 

2,273 

157,321 
(46,502) 

110,819 

185,826 
(55,578) 

130,248 

2017 
Cents 

2016 
Cents 

2.5 
2.5 

69.6 
68.7 

82.2 
81.0 

The Income Statement is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements on pages 37 to 89.  

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Profit for the year 

Other comprehensive income 

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss 
Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations – net of tax 
Transfer from foreign currency translation reserve to the Income Statement on sale 
of interest in Fiji Cinema Joint Venture 
Net change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets – net of tax 
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges – net of tax 

Other comprehensive income for the year – net of tax 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

110,819 

130,248 

381 

306 
(97) 
(20) 

570 

6,054 

 
66 
 
6,120 

Total comprehensive income for the year  

111,389 

136,368 

The  Statement  of  Comprehensive  Income  is  to  be  read  in  conjunction  with  the  notes  to  the  financial  statements  on 
pages 37 to 89.  

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S T A T E M E N T   O F   C A S H   F L O W S  
F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 1 7  

Cash flows from operating activities 
Cash receipts in the course of operations 
Cash payments in the course of operations 

Cash provided by operations 
Dividends from associates and joint ventures 
Other revenue 
Dividends received 
Interest received 
Finance costs paid 
Income tax refunds 
Income tax paid 

Net cash provided by operating activities 

Cash flows from investing activities 
Proceeds from disposal of interest in joint operation 
Proceeds from disposal of other non-current assets 
Payments for property, plant and equipment and redevelopment of properties 
Payments for businesses acquired, including intangible assets 
Purchase of management and leasehold rights, software and other intangible assets 
Payment for additional interests in joint arrangements, net of cash acquired 
(Decrease)/increase in loans from other entities 

Net cash used by investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 
Proceeds from borrowings 
Repayments of borrowings 
Dividends paid 

Net cash provided/(used) by financing activities 

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 

Note 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

1,366,585 
(1,162,968) 

1,372,026 
(1,148,113) 

203,617 
3,692 
56,745 
795 
807 
(9,793) 
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(67,182) 

188,681 

9,088 
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(258,956) 
(31,249) 
(1,405) 
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(472) 

(282,989) 

275,765 
(150,127) 
(81,886) 

43,752 

(50,556) 
145,040 
(2,166) 

92,318 

223,913 
2,415 
45,667 
715 
915 
(8,902) 
863 
(53,116) 

212,470 

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(173,841) 
(26,549) 
(6,429) 
(6,813) 
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(191,344) 

193,858 
(113,698) 
(91,519) 

(11,359) 

9,767 
133,680 
1,593 

145,040 

7.3 

4.2 

The Statement of Cash Flows is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements on pages 37 to 89.  

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S E C T I O N   1   –   B A S I S   O F   P R E P A R A T I O N  

This  section  explains  the  basis  of  preparation  for  the  Group’s  financial  statements,  including  information 
regarding the impact of the adoption of new accounting standards. 

1.1 – REPORTING ENTITY 

EVENT  Hospitality  &  Entertainment  Limited  (“Company”)  is  a  company  domiciled  in  Australia.  The  consolidated  financial 
report of the Company as at and for the year ended 30 June 2017 comprises the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively 
referred to as the “Group”) and the Group’s interest in associates, joint ventures and joint operations. 

EVENT  Hospitality  &  Entertainment  Limited  is  a  for-profit  company  incorporated  in  Australia  and  limited  by  shares. 
The shares are publicly traded on the ASX. The nature of the operations and principal activities of the Group are described in 
Note 2.2. 

The  financial  report  was  authorised  for  issue  by  the  Board  of  Directors  of  EVENT  Hospitality  &  Entertainment  Limited  on 
24 August 2017. 

1.2 – BASIS OF PREPARATION 

Statement of compliance 
The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting 
Standards (“AASBs”) (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) adopted by the Australian Accounting Standards Board 
and  the  Corporations  Act  2001.  The  financial  report  also  complies  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  and 
interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board.  

Basis of measurement 
The  financial  report  is  prepared  on  the  historical  cost  basis  except  for  the  following  material  items  in  the  Statement  of 
Financial Position which are measured at fair value: derivative financial instruments, financial assets classified as available-
for-sale, liabilities for cash-settled share-based payments and investment properties. Assets held for sale are stated at the 
lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. 

The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’  Reports) Instrument 2016/191 
and in accordance with the Instrument, amounts in the financial report and Directors’ Report have been rounded off to the 
nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise stated. 

Use of estimates and judgements 
The  preparation  of  a  financial  report  in  conformity  with  AASBs  requires  management  to  make  judgements,  estimates  and 
assumptions  that  affect  the  application  of  accounting  policies  and  reported  amounts  of  assets,  liabilities,  income  and 
expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are 
believed  to  be  reasonable  under  the  circumstances,  the  results  of  which  form  the  basis  of  making  the  judgements  about 
carrying  values  of  assets  and  liabilities  that  are  not  readily  apparent  from  other  sources.  Actual  results  may  differ  from 
these estimates. 

The  estimates  and  underlying  assumptions  are  reviewed  on  an  ongoing  basis.  Revisions  to  accounting  estimates  are 
recognised  in  the  period  in  which  the  estimate  is  revised  and  in  any  future  periods  if  affected.  Judgements  made  by 
management in the application of AASBs that have a significant effect on the financial report and estimates with a significant 
risk  of  material  adjustment  in  the  next  year  are  discussed  in  Notes  2.4  (Taxation),  3.3  (Property,  plant  and  equipment), 
3.4 (Investment properties) and 3.5 (Goodwill and other intangible assets). 

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S E C T I O N   1   –   B A S I S   O F   P R E P A R A T I O N  

1.2 – BASIS OF PREPARATION (continued) 

Measurement of fair values 
A number of the Group’s accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of fair values, for both financial and 
non-financial assets and liabilities. When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group uses market observable 
data as far as possible. Fair values are categorised into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in 
the valuation techniques as follows: 
 
 

Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; 
Level  2:  inputs  other  than  quoted  prices  included  in  Level  1  that  are  observable  for  the  asset  or  liability,  either 
directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and 
Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs). 

 

If the inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or a liability might be categorised in different levels of the fair value 
hierarchy, then the fair value measurement is categorised in its entirety in the same level of the fair value hierarchy as the 
lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement. The Group recognises transfers between levels of the fair 
value  hierarchy  at  the  end  of  the  reporting  period  during  which  the  change  has  occurred.  Further  information  about  the 
assumptions  made  in  measuring  fair  values  is  included  in  Notes  3.3  (Property,  plant  and  equipment),  3.4  (Investment 
properties) and 4.5 (Financial risk management). 

1.3 – FOREIGN CURRENCY 

Functional and presentation currency 
All amounts are expressed in Australian dollars, which is the Group’s presentation currency. Items included in the financial 
statements of each of the Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which 
the entity operates (“functional currency”). The functional currency of the Company is Australian dollars. 

Foreign currency transactions 
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the foreign exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary 
assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the year end date are translated to Australian dollars at the foreign 
exchange rate ruling at that date. Foreign exchange differences arising on translation are recognised in profit or loss, except 
for  differences  arising  on  retranslation  of  a  financial  liability  designated  as  a  hedge  of  the  net  investment  in  a  foreign 
operation that is effective, which are recognised in other comprehensive income. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are 
measured  in  terms  of  historical  cost  in  a  foreign  currency  are  translated  using  the  exchange  rate  at  the  dates  of  the 
transactions.  Non-monetary  assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  foreign  currencies  that  are  stated  at  fair  value  are 
translated to Australian dollars at foreign exchange rates ruling at the dates the fair value was determined. 

Financial statements of foreign operations 
The  assets  and  liabilities  of  foreign  operations,  including  goodwill  and  fair  value  adjustments  arising  on  acquisition,  are 
translated to Australian dollars at foreign exchange rates ruling at the reporting date. The income and expenses of foreign 
operations are translated to Australian dollars at rates approximating the foreign exchange rates ruling at the dates of the 
transactions.  Foreign  exchange  differences  arising  on  retranslation  are  recognised  in  other  comprehensive  income,  and 
presented in the foreign currency translation reserve in equity.  

When a foreign operation is disposed of in its entirety or partially such that control, significant influence or joint control  is 
lost,  the  cumulative  amount  in  the  foreign  currency  translation  reserve  related  to  that  foreign  operation  is  reclassified  to 
profit or loss as part of the gain or loss  on disposal. If the Group disposes of part of its interest in a subsidiary but retains 
control, then the relevant proportion of the cumulative amount is reattributed to non-controlling interests. When the Group 
disposes  of  only  part  of  an  associate  or  joint  venture  whilst  retaining  significant  influence  or  joint  control,  the  relevant 
proportion of the cumulative amount is reclassified to profit or loss. 

Net investment in foreign operations 
Exchange differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign operations, and the effective portion of 
related hedges, are taken to the foreign currency translation reserve. They are released to profit or loss as an adjustment to 
profit or loss on disposal. Foreign exchange gains and losses arising from a monetary item receivable from or payable to a 
foreign operation, the settlement of which is neither planned nor likely in the foreseeable future, are considered to form part 
of a net investment in a foreign operation and are recognised directly in other comprehensive income and presented in the 
foreign currency translation reserve in equity. 

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S E C T I O N   1   –   B A S I S   O F   P R E P A R A T I O N  

1.4 – NEW STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS NOT YET ADOPTED 

A number of other new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are effective for annual periods beginning 
after 1 July 2017, and have not been applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements. None of these is expected 
to have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Group, except for: 
 
 
 

AASB 9 Financial Instruments; 
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers; and 
AASB 16 Leases. 

The Group does not plan to adopt these standards early and the Group’s initial assessment of the likely extent of their impact 
is set out below. 

AASB 9 Financial Instruments 
The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the amounts recognised in the Group’s financial 
statements.  However,  the  new  standard  introduces  expanded disclosure  requirements  and  changes  in  presentation  which 
are expected to change the nature and extent of the Group’s disclosures regarding its financial instruments. 

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 
The  Group  is  assessing  the  impact  on  its  consolidated  financial  statements  resulting  from  the  application  of  the  new 
standard.  A  majority  of  the  Group’s  revenue  is  received  in  cash  from  customers  for  the  provision  of  services  and  sale  of 
goods, and there is not expected to be any impact of the new standard on these cash transactions. There may be an impact 
on the Group’s accounting policies in relation to its loyalty programs, certain long-term sponsorship agreements, and hotel 
management agreements; however, it is not anticipated that the impact of any changes in these policies will be material to 
the Group’s financial statements. 

AASB 16 Leases 
This standard will have a material impact on the Group’s accounting for operating leases. The Group has extensive operating 
lease  arrangements,  details  of  which  are  disclosed  in  Notes  5.3  and  7.1  in  accordance  with  AASB  117  Leases.  The  new 
standard  requires  the  recognition  of  a  right-of-use  (“ROU”)  asset  and  lease  liability  for  each  operating  lease,  with  certain 
limited exceptions. Rental expense will no longer be recognised in respect of operating leases. Instead, the ROU asset will be 
depreciated over the lease term, whilst interest expense will be incurred in respect of the lease liability. These changes will 
have  the  effect  of  materially  increasing  the  Group’s  earnings  before  interest,  tax,  depreciation  and  amortisation,  and 
materially increasing the Group’s depreciation and interest expenditure, whilst also potentially having a material impact on 
net profit after tax, which will vary from year to year, and has yet to be quantified by the Group. 

AASB  16  allows  entities  to  apply  certain  transitional  provisions  on  initial  adoption  of  the  standard.  The  Group  has  yet  to 
determine whether any of these transitional provisions will be applied on initial adoption in the Group’s financial statements 
for the year ending 30 June 2020. 

Further  information  regarding  the  likely  impact  of  this  new  standard  will  be  disclosed  in  the  financial  report  for  the  year 
ending 30 June 2018. 

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S E C T I O N   2   –   P E R F O R M A N C E   F O R   T H E   Y E A R  

This section focuses on the results and performance of the Group. On the following pages are disclosures explaining 
the Group’s revenue, segment information, individually significant items, taxation and earnings per share. 

2.1 – REVENUE 

Accounting policy 

Revenue represents the total amount received or receivable, usually in cash, for goods sold or services provided to customers 
and excludes sales related taxes, discounts and intra-Group transactions.  

Revenue recognition criteria for the Group’s key classes of revenue are as follows: 

Rendering of services 
 

Box office ticket revenue is recognised on the date the customer views the relevant film. When tickets are sold in 
advance  or  gift  cards  are  sold  to  customers,  this  revenue  is  recorded  as  deferred  revenue  in  the  Statement  of 
Financial Position until this date or expiry, whichever is earlier; 
Hotel room revenue is recognised when the room is occupied; and 
Ski pass revenue is recognised as the customer uses the service. For season and other passes, revenue is recorded as 
deferred revenue in the Statement of Financial Position initially and is then recognised over the period that the pass 
is valid. 

The Group also operates loyalty programs in its cinema exhibition and hotel businesses where customers earn points when 
they purchase cinema tickets or stay at a qualifying hotel. These points can be redeemed by the customer at a later date for 
discounts on future purchases. 

The  consideration  received  from  the  customer  who  is  a  member  of  the  loyalty  program  is  allocated  at  the  point  of  sale 
between the award points earned and the respective box office or hotel room revenue. This is the fair value of the points, 
which  is  adjusted  to  take  into  account  the  expected  rates  of  forfeiture,  and  is  recognised  in  deferred  revenue  in  the 
Statement of Financial Position. The awards revenue is then recognised when the points are redeemed or expire, whichever 
is earlier. 

Sale of goods 
 
Other revenue and income 
 
 

Merchandise (including food and beverages) is recognised at the point of sale. 

Rental revenue is recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease; 
Management and consulting fees are earned from hotels managed by the Group, usually under long term contracts 
with the hotel owner; and 
Other revenue, including interest, dividends and profit on disposal of non-current assets, is recognised in the period 
to which it relates. 

Revenue 
Rendering of services 
Sale of goods 

Other revenue 
Rental revenue 
Management and consulting fees 
Apartment sales 
Finance revenue 
Dividends 
Sundry 

Other income 
Reversal of impairment charges booked in previous years 
Insurance proceeds 
Increase in fair value of investment properties 
Profit on sale of the Group’s interest in the Fiji Cinema Joint Venture 
Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment 

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2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

849,453 
367,605 
1,217,058 

850,284 
361,163 
1,211,447 

26,470 
20,594 
15,130 
807 
795 
961 
64,757 

– 
8,720 
– 
3,729 
5 
12,454 
1,294,269 

24,182 
21,074 
– 
915 
715 
411 
47,297 

1,712 
155 
580 
– 
19,698 
22,145 
1,280,889 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2.2 – SEGMENT REPORTING 

S E C T I O N   2   –   P E R F O R M A N C E   F O R   T H E   Y E A R  

Accounting policy 
An  operating  segment  is  a  component  of  the  Group  that  engages  in  business  activities  from  which  it  earns  revenues  and 
incurs  expenses,  including  revenues  and  expenses  from  transactions  with  other  Group  segments.  All  segments’  operating 
results are regularly reviewed by the Group’s CEO to make decisions about resources to be allocated to a segment and to 
assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. 

Segment results that are reported to the CEO include items directly attributable to a segment, before individually significant 
items, as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items comprise mainly corporate head office 
assets, head office expenses, and income tax assets and liabilities. 

Additions to non-current segment assets are the total cost incurred during the period to acquire assets that include amounts 
expected  to  be  recovered  over  more  than  12  months  after  the  year  end  date.  Amounts  include  property,  plant  and 
equipment, but exclude financial instruments and deferred tax assets. 

Segment information is presented in respect of the Group’s reporting segments. These are the Group’s main strategic business 
segments  and  have  differing  risks  and  rewards  associated  with  the  business  due  to  their  different  product  or  service  and 
geographic markets. For each of these operating segments, the Group’s CEO regularly reviews internal management reports. 

Information regarding the results of each reportable segment is included below. Performance is measured based on segment 
profit before income tax as included in the internal management reports. Segment profit is used to measure performance as 
management believes that such information is the most relevant  in evaluating the results of segments relative to those of 
other businesses. Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm’s length basis. 

Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated 
on  a  reasonable  basis.  Unallocated  items  mainly  comprise  interest  bearing  loans  and  borrowings  and  borrowing  costs, 
interest income and corporate head office assets and expenses. 

Operating segments 
The Group comprises the following main operating segments: 

Entertainment Australia 
Includes the cinema exhibition operations in Australia, technology equipment supply and servicing, and the State Theatre. 

Entertainment New Zealand 
Includes cinema exhibition operations in New Zealand and Fiji. 

Entertainment Germany 
Includes the cinema exhibition operations in Germany. 

Hotels and Resorts 
Includes the ownership, operation and management of hotels in Australia and overseas. 

Thredbo Alpine Resort 
Includes all the operations of the resort including property development activities. 

Property and Other Investments 
Includes property rental, investment properties and available-for-sale financial assets. 

Geographical information 
Also  presented  is  information  on  the  Group’s  split  of  revenue  and  non-current  assets  by  geographic  location.  Geographic 
revenue is based on the geographical location of customers. Segment assets are based on the geographical location of the 
assets. The Group operates in Australia, New Zealand and Germany. 

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S E C T I O N   2   –   P E R F O R M A N C E   F O R   T H E   Y E A R  

2.3 – INDIVIDUALLY SIGNIFICANT ITEMS 

Profit before income tax expense includes the following revenues/(expenses) whose disclosure is relevant in explaining the 
financial performance of the Group: 

Profit on sale of apartments 
Profit on sale of an interest in a cinema circuit in Fiji  
Write-back of expired voucher stock 
Net proceeds from insurance  
Pre-opening expenses relating to the launch and opening of hotels 
Managing Director retirement and transition costs 
Impairments or disposal of land, buildings and plant and equipment 
Profit on sale of Mosman cinema site 
Reversal of impairment charges booked in previous years 

2.4 – TAXATION 

2017 
$’000 

2,105 
3,729 
5,184 
5,457 
(3,579) 
(5,526) 
(10,986) 
– 
– 
(3,616) 

2016 
$’000 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(13,415) 
19,615 
1,712 

7,912 

Accounting policy 
Income tax expense in the Income Statement for the periods presented comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is 
recognised  in  profit  or  loss  except  to  the  extent  that  it  relates  to  a  business  combination,  or  items  recognised  directly  in 
equity or in other comprehensive income. 

Current tax 
Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted 
at the balance sheet date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. 

The  Company  and  its  Australian  wholly-owned  subsidiaries  are  part  of  a  tax  consolidated  group.  As  a  consequence, 
all members of the tax consolidated group are taxed as a single entity. EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited is the head 
entity within the tax consolidated group. 

Deferred tax 
Deferred tax arises due to certain temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial 
reporting purposes and those for taxation purposes. The following temporary differences are not provided for: 
 
 

taxable temporary differences on the initial recognition of goodwill; 
the initial recognition of assets or liabilities that affect neither accounting nor taxable profit other than in a business 
combination; and 
differences  relating  to  investments  in  subsidiaries  to  the  extent  that  they  will  probably  not  reverse  in  the 
foreseeable future. 

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are disclosed net to the extent that they relate to taxes levied by the same authority and 
the Group has the right of set off. 

The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of 
assets and liabilities. A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that sufficient taxable profit will 
be available to utilise the temporary difference. 

The Group has unrecognised deferred tax assets in respect of certain foreign tax revenue losses as disclosed on page 48. The 
utilisation  of  the  tax  revenue  losses  is  dependent  upon  the  generation  of  sufficient  future  taxable  profits  within  the 
applicable  foreign  tax  entities  and  a  deferred  tax  asset  is  only  recognised  to  the  extent  that  it  is  supported  by  sufficient 
forecast taxable profits. Assumptions regarding the generation of future taxable profits relevant to those foreign tax entities 
has  been  based  upon  management’s  budget  estimates  and  forecasts.  Management  considers  that  the  forecast  of  taxable 
profits for the applicable foreign tax entities is subject to risk and uncertainty; hence, the Group has not recognised all of the 
losses as a deferred tax asset.  

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S E C T I O N   2   –   P E R F O R M A N C E   F O R   T H E   Y E A R  

2.4 – TAXATION (continued) 

Income tax expense 
The major components of income tax expense are: 

Income tax recognised in profit or loss 

Current income tax 

Current income tax expense 
Income tax over provided in prior year 

Deferred income tax 

Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences 

Income tax expense reported in the Income Statement 

Income tax (credited)/charged directly in equity 
Deferred income tax related to items (credited)/charged directly in equity: 

Relating to other comprehensive income 
Effective portion of changes in fair value of cash flow hedges 

  Unrealised gain on available-for-sale financial assets 

Currency translation movements of deferred tax balances of foreign operations 
Net loss/(gain) on hedge of net investment in overseas subsidiaries 

Relating to other equity balances 
Adjustment to shared-based payments reserve 

Income tax benefit reported in equity 

Reconciliation between income tax expense and pre-tax profit 
A reconciliation between income tax expense and accounting profit before income tax 
multiplied by the Group’s applicable income tax rate is as follows: 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

46,502 

55,578 

49,958 
(1,908) 

(1,548) 
46,502 

(4) 
(42) 
(373) 
32 
(387) 

– 
(387) 

56,109 
(190) 

(341) 
55,578 

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29 
395 
(879) 
(455) 

19 
(436) 

Accounting profit before income tax expense 

157,321 

185,826 

Prima facie income tax expense calculated at the Group’s statutory income tax rate of 
30% (2016: 30%) on accounting profit 

47,196 

55,748 

Increase in income tax expense due to: 
Impairment write-down of land and buildings 
Non-deductible items and losses in non-resident controlled entities 
Amortisation of management rights and other intangible assets 
Depreciation and amortisation of buildings 
Other 

Decrease in income tax expense due to: 
Tax losses from prior years now recognised or utilised 
Share of incorporated joint venture net profit 
Non-assessable profit on disposal of interest in the Fiji Cinema Joint Venture 
Other 

Income tax over provided in prior year 

Unrecognised deferred tax assets 
Revenue losses – foreign 

47 EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited – Annual Report 2017 

1,057 
1,757 
936 
404 
542 
4,696 

523 
969 
212 
1,778 
3,482 
(1,908) 
46,502 

2,027 
2,027 

1,199 
2,628 
1,324 
400 
815 
6,366 

4,102 
846 
– 
1,398 
6,346 
(190) 
55,578 

2,277 
2,277 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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S E C T I O N   2   –   P E R F O R M A N C E   F O R   T H E   Y E A R  

2.4 – TAXATION (continued) 

Included in the deferred tax assets not recognised is the gross value of tax revenue losses arising in Germany of $6,757,000 
(2016:  $7,591,000).  The  availability  of  these  tax  losses  is  subject  to  certain  utilisation  limits  and  ongoing  availability  tests 
under  German  tax  law.  At  30  June  2017,  there  was  no  recognised  deferred  income  tax  liability  (2016:  $nil)  for  taxes 
that  would  be  payable  on  the  unremitted  earnings  of  certain  of  the  Group’s  subsidiaries,  associates  or  incorporated 
joint ventures. 

Deferred tax liabilities and assets 

Deferred tax liabilities  
Deferred tax liabilities comprise: 
Difference in depreciation and amortisation of property, plant 
and equipment for accounting and income tax purposes 
Investment properties 
Available-for-sale financial assets 
Share of joint arrangement timing differences 
Expenditure immediately deductible for tax but amortised for 
accounting purposes 
Accrued revenue 
Prepayments 
Interest and deferred financing costs 
Share-based payments immediately deductible for tax but 
deferred and amortised for accounting purposes 
Unrealised foreign exchange gains not currently assessable 
Sundry items 

Less: deferred tax assets of the tax consolidated group offset 
against deferred tax liabilities 

Deferred tax assets  
Deferred tax assets comprise: 
Difference in depreciation and amortisation of property, plant 
and equipment and intangible assets for accounting and income 
tax purposes 
Share of joint arrangement timing differences 
Provisions and accrued employee benefits not currently deductible 
Deferred revenue 
Accrued expenses 
Discounted long term lease and non-interest bearing loan 
liabilities 
Difference between book and tax values of residential apartment 
development 
Share-based payments not currently deductible for tax 
Tax losses carried forward 
Unrealised foreign exchange losses not currently deductible 
Sundry items 

Less: deferred tax liabilities of the tax consolidated group offset 
against deferred tax assets 

Statement of Financial 
Position 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

Income  
Statement 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

3,049 
681 
(1) 
(26) 

(267) 
(375) 
(4) 
(323) 

(1,111) 
(147) 
(310) 

(1,879) 
(898) 
543 
(200) 
(1,037) 
– 

479 
(1,288) 
2,072 
211 
(719) 

(1,076) 
240 
– 
(82) 

1,373 
(462) 
(67) 
(78) 

(113) 
(426) 
64 

497 
(977) 
382 
1,637 
(331) 
– 

– 
(1,385) 
116 
462 
(115) 

29,888 
8,801 
4,461 
49 

4,342 
262 
79 
563 

321 
1,518 
557 
50,841 

27,163 
8,120 
4,503 
75 

4,606 
653 
96 
886 

1,432 
1,631 
871 
50,036 

(38,649) 
12,192 

(34,478) 
15,558 

6,296 
10,105 
8,527 
4,864 
2,024 

4,440 
9,207 
9,037 
4,664 
987 

34 

34 

17 
3,472 
5,398 
2,744 
1,501 
44,982 

496 
2,184 
7,578 
2,952 
770 
42,349 

(38,649) 
6,333 

(34,478) 
7,871 

Deferred tax benefit 

(1,550) 

(341) 

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S E C T I O N   2   –   P E R F O R M A N C E   F O R   T H E   Y E A R  

2.5 – EARNINGS PER SHARE 

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing the profit for the period attributable to members of the Company by 
the weighted average number of ordinary shares of the Company. 

Diluted  EPS  adjusts  the  figures  used  in  the  determination  of  basic  EPS  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.  

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders (basic and diluted) 

110,819 

130,248 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares (basic) 
Effect of performance shares and performance rights 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares (diluted) 

Number 

Number 

159,162,961 
2,076,392 
161,239,353 

158,516,676 
2,212,859 
160,729,535 

Further details in relation to the Executive Performance Rights Plan and Executive Performance Share Plan are provided in 
Note 6.1. 

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S E C T I O N   3   –   O P E R A T I N G   A S S E T S   A N D   L I A B I L I T I E S  

This section shows the assets used to generate the Group’s trading performance and the liabilities incurred as a 
result. Liabilities relating to the Group’s financing activities are addressed in section 4. Deferred tax assets and 
liabilities are shown in Note 2.4. 

On the following pages, there are sections covering working capital balances, property, plant and equipment, 
investment properties, intangible assets and provisions. 

3.1 – TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 

Trade and other receivables are recognised initially at fair value, and subsequently at the amounts considered recoverable 
(amortised  cost).  Where  the  payment  terms  for  the  sale  of  an  asset  are  deferred,  the  receivable  is  discounted  using  the 
prevailing  rate  for  a  similar  instrument  of  an  issuer  with  similar  credit  terms.  The  unwinding  of  the  discount  is  treated  as 
finance revenue. 

Trade  receivables  are  non-interest  bearing  and  are  generally  on  30  to  90  day  terms.  The  Group’s  exposure  to  credit  and 
foreign exchange risks related to trade and other receivables is disclosed in Note 4.5. 

Estimates are used in determining the level of receivables that will not be collected, and these estimates take into account 
factors such as historical experience. Allowances are made for impairment losses when there is sufficient evidence that the 
Group will not be able to collect all amounts due. These allowances are made until such time that the Group is satisfied that 
no recovery of the amount owing is possible; at that point, the amount considered irrecoverable is written off against the 
asset directly. 

The carrying value of trade and other receivables is considered to approximate fair value. 

Receivables are stated with the amount of goods and services tax (“GST”) or equivalent tax included. 

Current 
Trade receivables 
Less: allowance for trade receivables 

Other receivables 

Non-current 
Other receivables 
Receivable from associates 
Present value of loans provided under the Employee Share Plan 

2017 
$’000 

26,581 
(615) 
25,966 
29,085 
55,051 

1,476 
43 
–  
1,519 

2016 
$’000 

18,705 
(743) 
17,962 
20,893 
38,855 

1,070 
43 
10 
1,123 

As  at  30  June  2017,  trade  receivables  with  a  value  of  $615,000  (2016:  $743,000)  were  impaired  and  fully  provided  for. 
The movement in the allowance is not considered material. 

As  at  30  June  2017,  trade  receivables  for  the  Group  that  were  past  due  but  not  impaired  were  $4,048,000 
(2016: $3,837,000), of which $2,112,000 (2016: $1,986,000) was less than 30 days overdue. The remainder is not considered 
material and consequently an ageing analysis has not been provided. 

Other current receivables of $29,085,000 (2016: $20,893,000) do not contain impaired assets and are not past due. Based on 
the credit history of these other receivables, it is expected that these amounts will be recovered when due. 

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S E C T I O N   3   –   O P E R A T I N G   A S S E T S   A N D   L I A B I L I T I E S  

3.2 – INVENTORIES 

Inventories  are  measured  at  the  lower  of  cost  and  net  realisable  value.  Work  in  progress  is  valued  at  cost.  Cost  is  based 
on  the  first-in-first-out  principle  and  includes  expenditure  incurred  in  bringing  inventories  to  their  existing  condition 
and location. 

3.3 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

Property, plant and equipment 
Property,  plant  and  equipment  are  the  physical  assets  used  by  the  Group  to  generate  revenue  and  profit.  These  assets 
include  land  and  buildings,  and  plant  and  equipment.  Property,  plant  and  equipment  are  recognised  at  cost  (which  is  the 
amount initially paid for them) less accumulated depreciation (the estimate of annual wear and tear) and impairment losses.  

The  Group  leases  properties  in  the  normal  course  of  business,  principally  to  conduct  its  cinema  exhibition  businesses. 
On  inception  of  a  lease,  the  estimated  cost  of  decommissioning  any  additions  to  these  properties  (known  as  leasehold 
improvements)  is  included  within  property,  plant  and  equipment  and  depreciated  over  the  lease  term.  A  corresponding 
provision is set up as disclosed in Note 3.7. 

Where parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for separately. 

Depreciation  is  charged  to  the  Income  Statement  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  asset’s  estimated  useful  life.  The  major 
categories of property, plant and equipment are depreciated as follows: 

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buildings and improvements subject to long term leases  Shorter of estimated useful life and term of lease; 
freehold buildings 
resort apartments and share of common property 

40 – 80 years; and 
40 – 80 years. 

3 – 20 years; 

Freehold  land  and  land  subject  to  long  term  leases  are  not  depreciated.  Similarly,  assets  under  construction  (classified  as 
capital work in progress) are not depreciated until they come into use, when they are transferred to buildings or plant and 
equipment as appropriate. 

Impairment of property, plant and equipment 
Property, plant and equipment that are subject to depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Indicators of impairment may include changes in 
technology and business performance.  

The  process  of  impairment  testing  is  to  estimate  the  recoverable  amount  of  the  assets  concerned,  and  recognise  an 
impairment loss in the Income Statement whenever the carrying amount of those assets exceeds the recoverable amount.  

Impairment  testing  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  is  performed  at  an  individual  hotel  or  cinema  site  level,  with  the 
exception of cinema sites within a single geographic location, which are tested as one cash-generating unit. Details regarding 
impairment testing performed at 30 June 2017 is set out below. 

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S E C T I O N   3   –   O P E R A T I N G   A S S E T S   A N D   L I A B I L I T I E S  

3.3 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (continued) 

Independent valuations of interest in land and buildings 
In  assessing current  values  for  the  Group’s  interest  in  land  and buildings  and  integral plant  and  equipment,  including  long 
term leasehold land and improvements, the directors have relied in most cases upon independent valuations from registered 
qualified valuers or management value in use calculations. Except for investment properties, which are revalued every half 
year  (refer  to  Note  3.4),  valuations  are  generally  carried  out  on  a  progressive  three  year  cycle.  The  last  valuations  were 
completed as at June 2016 and June 2015. 

Measurement of fair values 
Amounts  disclosed  below  represent  the  fair  value  of  the  Group’s  interest  in  land  and  buildings,  excluding  investment 
properties,  as  determined  at  the  time  of  the  most  recent  independent  valuation  report.  Independent  registered  qualified 
valuers  are  engaged  to  perform  the  valuations.  The  values  are  determined  based  on  the  highest  and  best  use  of  each 
property. In most cases, the existing use is the highest and best use and values are determined on a going concern basis. For 
certain  properties,  the  highest  and  best  use  may  differ  from  the  current  use,  and  consideration  may  be  given  to  the 
development of such properties at an appropriate time in the future in order to realise the full value of the property. 

This fair value disclosure has been categorised as a Level 3 fair value based on the inputs to the valuation techniques used. 
Going concern value is based on capitalisation and discounted cash flow methodologies, and significant unobservable inputs 
include the forecast net income for each property, and the capitalisation and discount rates used in determining fair value. In 
the  most  recent  valuations,  capitalisation  rates  utilised  ranged  from  5.25%  to  14.00%  and  pre-tax  discount  rates  utilised 
ranged from 6.00% to 13.75% per annum. For certain sites where the going concern value was not the highest and best use, 
fair value was determined using a direct comparison methodology with reference to recent sales of similar properties. 

The  fair  values  determined  by  the  independent  registered  qualified  valuers  are  sensitive  to  changes  in  these  significant 
unobservable  inputs.  However,  overall  the  fair  value  of  the  Group’s  interest  in  land  and  buildings,  excluding  investment 
properties, is significantly higher than the book value of these interests as noted below. 

Most recent valuations of interest in land and buildings, excluding investment properties 
A summary of recent independent valuations, by year of the last valuation, is set out 
as follows: 

Existing use is highest and best use 
Independent valuation 

– 2016 
– 2015 

Alternate use is highest and best use 
Independent valuation 

– 2015 

Land and buildings not independently valued 
Book value of land and buildings not independently valued 

2017 
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2016 
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576,110 
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474,460 
602,665 
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75,600 

85,200 

389,626 
1,515,662 

170,796 
1,333,121 

The  book  value  of  the above  interests  at 30  June 2017 was  $1,044,822,000  (2016:  $843,646,000). The  written-down  book 
value of plant and equipment which is deemed integral to land and buildings, has been determined to total approximately 
$139,857,000 as at 30 June 2017 (2016: $127,622,000). 

The above valuations do not take into account the potential impact of capital gains tax. 

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S E C T I O N   3   –   O P E R A T I N G   A S S E T S   A N D   L I A B I L I T I E S  

3.3 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (continued) 

Impairment considerations at 30 June 2017 
The trading performance of certain hotel properties caused the Group to assess their recoverable amount. Hotel properties 
are  treated  as  separate  cash-generating  units  and  their  recoverable  values  were  estimated  based  on  their  value  in  use. 
In determining the estimated value in use, a discount rate of pre-tax 9.23% (2016: 9.06% to 13.00%) per annum was used. 
Cash  flows  were  projected  based  on  operating  forecasts,  with  longer  term  cash  flows,  after  the  initial  forecast  periods, 
extrapolated  using  an  average  expected  growth  rate  of  1.5%  (2016: 1.5%)  per  annum.  As  a  result  of  these  assessments, 
impairment losses totalling $10,986,000 (2016: $13,415,000) were recognised in respect of hotel properties. 

For hotels that had been subject to impairments in previous years, the trading performance and recoverable amount were 
also reviewed during the year. As a result of the review, there were no impairment charges booked in previous years, that 
were  required  to  be  reversed  in  the  year.  The  2016  year  included  impairment  reversals  totalling  $1,712,000  that  were 
recognised in respect of hotel properties. The recoverable amount was based on the most recent independent valuation as 
outlined above. 

Given the long-life nature of these assets, the estimates of their recoverable value in use are particularly sensitive to changes 
in certain key assumptions. Although all assumptions used are considered to be appropriate at this time, an increase of one 
percentage point in the discount rate, for the hotel properties assessed would increase the impairment loss by $1,405,000. 
A 10% decrease in the forecast earnings would increase the impairment loss by $1,265,000.  

The trading performance of certain cinema sites caused the Group to assess their recoverable amount. No impairment losses 
were recorded as a result of this assessment (2016: $nil). 

Security 
The  following assets,  whose carrying  values  are  listed below,  are  subject  to  mortgage  security  to  secure the  Group’s bank 
loan facilities (refer to Note 4.4): 

Freehold land and buildings 
Freehold land and buildings classified as investment properties 

Capital commitments 

2017 
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257,622 
13,750 
271,372 

2016 
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239,603 
17,250 
256,853 

2017 
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2016 
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Capital expenditure commitments contracted but not provided for and payable 

70,715 

26,537 

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3.4 – INVESTMENT PROPERTIES 

Accounting policy 
Investment  properties  comprise  land  and  buildings  which  are  held  for  long  term  rental  yields  or  for  capital  appreciation, 
or  both,  and  are  not  occupied  by  the  Group  in  the  ordinary  course  of  business  or  for  administration  purposes.  Initially, 
investment  properties  are  measured  at  cost  including  transaction  costs.  Subsequent  to  initial  recognition,  investment 
properties  are  stated  at  fair  value  with  any  change  therein  recognised  in  profit  or  loss.  Property  that  is  being  constructed 
or  redeveloped  for  future  use  as  an  investment  property  is  also  measured  at  fair  value  (unless  a  fair  value  cannot  be 
reliably determined). 

When  the  use  of  a  property  changes  from  owner  occupied  to  investment  property,  the  property  is  reclassified  as  an 
investment property. Any difference at the date of transfer between the carrying amount of the property immediately prior 
to transfer and its fair value is recognised directly to the investment property revaluation reserve if it is an increase and to 
profit or loss if it is a decrease. A gain may be recognised to profit on remeasurement only to the extent it reverses a previous 
impairment  loss  on  the  property.  Subsequent  transfers  from  investment  property  to  property,  plant  and  equipment  or 
inventories occur when there is a change in use of the property, usually evidenced by commencement of redevelopment for 
own use. 

Investment  properties  are  derecognised  when  they  have  either  been  disposed  of  or  when  the  investment  property  is 
permanently withdrawn from use and no future benefit is expected from its disposal. Any gains or losses on derecognition of 
an investment property are recognised in profit or loss in the period of derecognition. 

Fair value of investment properties 
Investment  properties  are  independently  revalued  to  fair  value  each  reporting  period,  with  any  gain  or  loss  arising  on 
remeasurement being recognised in profit or loss. The fair value of investment property has been categorised as a Level 3 fair 
value based on the inputs to the valuation technique used. In assessing the fair value of investment properties, a number of 
assumptions  are  made  at  the  end  of  each  reporting  period  regarding  future  cash  flows,  future  property  market  economic 
conditions and other factors including cash flow discount rates, rental capitalisation rates, and recent market transactions for 
similar properties. 

The carrying amount of investment properties is the fair value of the properties as determined by an independent registered 
qualified  valuer.  The  significant  unobservable  inputs  used  by  the  valuer  in  determining  the  fair  value  of  the  investment 
properties  held  by  the  Group  at  30  June  2017  included  capitalisation  rates  on  reversionary  rental  yields  in  the  range  of 
6.75% to 8.50% (2016: 6.875% to 8.500%). 

Investment properties comprise a number of commercial properties that are leased to third parties and which are held to 
derive  rental  income  or  capital  appreciation  or  both.  Each  of  the  leases  for  investment  properties  contains  an  initial 
non-cancellable  period  of  between  five  and  15  years.  Subsequent  renewals  are  negotiated  with  the  lessee.  No  contingent 
rents are charged for these investment properties. 

During  the  year  ended  30  June  2017,  $4,494,000  (2016:  $6,331,000)  was  recognised  as  rental  income  for  investment 
properties  in  the  Income  Statement,  with  $1,377,000  (2016:  $1,353,000)  incurred  in  respect  of  direct  costs,  including 
$145,000 (2016: $156,000) for repairs and maintenance. 

Freehold land and buildings 
At fair value (Level 3 fair values) 
Summary of movements:  
Balance at the beginning of the year 
Additions 
Net transfer to property, plant and equipment 
Fair value (decrement)/increment 
Balance at the end of the year 

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2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

68,250 

68,500 

68,500 
– 
– 
(250) 
68,250 

71,050 
20 
(3,150) 
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3.5 – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

Accounting policy 
Goodwill 
Goodwill arises from business combinations as described in Note 5.1 and represents the future economic benefits that arise 
from assets that are not capable of being individually identified and separately recognised. 

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not amortised, 
but instead is reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the 
carrying value may be impaired. 

Goodwill  is  allocated  to  cash-generating  units,  and  impairment  is  determined  by  assessing  the  recoverable  amount  of  the 
cash-generating unit to which the goodwill relates. Where the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than 
the  carrying  amount,  an  impairment  loss  is  recognised.  An  impairment  loss  recognised  in  respect  of  goodwill  cannot 
be reversed. 

The  carrying  amount  of  goodwill  in  respect  of  associates  and  joint  ventures  is  included  in  the  carrying  amount  of  the 
investment in the associate or joint venture. 

Construction rights 
Construction rights relate to the Group’s ability to develop accommodation in the Thredbo Alpine Resort. Construction rights 
are recognised at cost and are derecognised as the rights are either sold or developed. The carrying value of construction 
rights  is  reviewed  annually.  Any  amounts  no  longer  considered  recoverable  are  written  off,  with  the  impairment  loss 
recorded in profit or loss. 

Other intangible assets 
Other  intangible  assets,  which  largely  comprise  management  and  leasehold  rights  and  software,  are  stated  at  cost  less 
accumulated  amortisation  and  impairment  losses.  Management  and  leasehold  rights  are  amortised  over  the  life  of  the 
agreements,  which  range  from  10 to  20  years,  on  a  straight-line  basis.  Software  for  major  operating  systems  is  amortised 
over a four to five year period on a straight-line basis. 

Impairment 
The carrying amounts of the Group’s non-financial assets, other than investment properties (see Note 3.4), are reviewed at 
each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. Where an indicator of impairment exists, 
the Group makes a formal estimate of the asset’s recoverable amount. For goodwill, the recoverable amount is estimated 
each year at the same time.  

The recoverable amount of assets or cash-generating units is the greater of their fair value less costs to sell, and their value in 
use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount 
rate  that  reflects  current  market  assessments  of  the  time  value  of  money  and  the  risks  specific  to  the  asset  or 
cash-generating  unit.  For  an  asset  that  does  not  generate  largely  independent  cash  inflows,  the  recoverable  amount  is 
determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. 

Where  the  carrying  amount  of  an  asset  or  its  related  cash-generating  unit  exceeds  its  recoverable  amount,  the  asset  is 
considered  impaired  and  is  written  down  to  its  recoverable  amount.  Impairment  losses  recognised  in  respect  of 
cash-generating units are allocated first to reduce the carrying value of any goodwill allocated to the cash-generating unit, 
and then to reduce the carrying amounts of the other assets in the cash-generating unit on a pro-rata basis. 

Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss unless the asset or its cash-generating unit has previously been revalued, 
in  which  case  the  impairment  loss  is  recognised  as  a  reversal  to  the  extent  of  the  previous  revaluation,  with  any  excess 
recognised in profit or loss. 

An  impairment  loss  in  respect  of goodwill  cannot  be  reversed.  In  respect  of  other  assets,  impairment  losses  recognised  in 
prior  periods  are  assessed  at  each  reporting  date  for  any  indications  that  the  loss  has  decreased  or  no  longer  exists. 
An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that 
would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised. 

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3.5 – GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (continued) 

Reconciliations 
Summaries of the carrying amount movements of each class of intangible assets between the beginning and end of the year 
are set out below: 

Goodwill 
$’000 

Construction 
rights 
$’000 

Liquor 
licences 
$’000 

Management 
and leasehold 
rights 
$’000 

Software 
$’000 

Total 
$’000 

2017 
Gross balance at the beginning of the year 
Accumulated amortisation and impairment 
losses at the beginning of the year 
Net balance at the beginning of the year 
Acquisitions and initial contributions 
Transfers 
Amortisation 
Disposals 
Net foreign currency differences on 
translation of foreign operations 
Net balance at the end of the year 

2016 
Gross balance at the beginning of the year 
Accumulated amortisation and impairment 
losses at the beginning of the year 
Net balance at the beginning of the year 
Acquisitions and initial contributions 
Transfers 
Amortisation 
Disposals 
Net foreign currency differences on 
translation of foreign operations 
Net balance at the end of the year 

62,079 

– 
62,079 
3,593 
– 
– 
(2,164) 

(36) 
63,472 

50,935 

– 
50,935 
9,857 
– 
– 
– 

1,287 
62,079 

1,388 

– 
1,388 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
1,388 

1,388 

– 
1,388 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
1,388 

196 

– 
196 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
196 

196 

– 
196 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
196 

54,368 

15,055 

133,086 

(17,067) 
37,301 
5,712 
– 
(3,684) 
– 

(9,424) 
5,631 
1,117 
146 
(2,114) 
(43) 

(26,491) 
106,595 
10,422 
146 
(5,798) 
(2,207) 

(54) 
39,275 

(169) 
4,568 

(259) 
108,899 

43,146 

14,915 

110,580 

(12,950) 
30,196 
10,291 
600 
(4,027) 
– 

(8,075) 
6,840 
1,177 
169 
(2,709) 
(12) 

(21,025) 
89,555 
21,325 
769 
(6,736) 
(12) 

241 
37,301 

166 
5,631 

1,694 
106,595 

Impairment losses recognised 
No impairment losses in relation to goodwill have been recognised in the year ended 30 June 2017 (2016: $nil). 

Impairment tests for cash-generating units containing goodwill 
The following units have carrying amounts of goodwill: 
Entertainment – Australia 
Entertainment – New Zealand 
Entertainment – Germany  
Hotels – New Zealand 
Hotels – Australia 
Multiple units without significant goodwill 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

33,260 
9,605 
3,817 
10,200 
3,593 
2,997 
63,472 

33,260 
11,778 
3,836 
10,211 
– 
2,994 
62,079 

The recoverable value of goodwill relating to the exhibition business in Australia and New Zealand, and goodwill relating to 
the Group’s share of a cinema joint venture in Germany, have been determined by value in use calculations. This calculation 
uses cash flow projections based on operating forecasts and projected five year results, with cash flows beyond the five year 
period being projected using a per annum growth rate of 2.5%, which is considered appropriate given economic indicators 
and  the  expected  long  term  increase  in  revenue  and  operating  costs  in  these  markets.  Pre-tax  discount  rates  of  7.86%  to 
12.0%  (2016:  7.7%  to  12.0%)  per  annum  have  been  used  in  discounting  the  projected  cash  flows.  In  management’s 
assessment, there are no reasonable possible changes in assumptions that would give rise to an impairment. 

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3.6 – TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 

Trade and other payables are recognised initially at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to 
initial  recognition,  these  financial  liabilities  are  measured  at  amortised  cost.  Trade  payables  are  normally  non-interest 
bearing and settled within 30 days. Payables are stated with the amount of GST or equivalent tax included. 

The carrying value of trade and other payables is considered to approximate fair value. 

Trade payables 
Other payables and accruals 

3.7 – PROVISIONS 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

20,381 
86,514 
106,895 

21,582 
79,025 
100,607 

Accounting policy 
Employee benefits 
Provision  is  made  for  employee  benefits  including  annual  leave  and  long  service  leave  for  employees.  The  provision  is 
calculated  as  the  present  value  of  the  Group’s  net  obligation  to  pay  such  benefits  resulting  from  the  employees’  services 
provided up to the reporting date. The provisions due or available to be settled within 12 months have been calculated at 
undiscounted amounts based on the remuneration rates the employer expects to pay after the reporting date and includes 
related on-costs. 

The liability for employees’ benefits to long service leave represents the present value of the estimated future cash outflows 
to be made by the employer resulting from employees’ services provided up to the reporting date. 

Liabilities for employee benefits which are not due to be settled within 12 months are discounted using the rates attaching to 
national government securities at reporting date, which most closely match the terms of maturity of the related liabilities. 

In determining the liability for employee benefits, consideration has been given to future increases in wage and salary rates, 
and the Group’s experience with staff departures. Related on-costs have also been included in the liability. 

Insurance loss contingencies and other claims 
The insurance loss contingencies and other  claims provision relates to estimated costs to be incurred in respect of various 
claims that are expected to be settled within 12 months of the balance date. 

Decommissioning of leasehold improvements 
A  provision  for  the  estimated  cost  of  decommissioning  leasehold  improvements  is  made  where  a  legal  or  constructive 
obligation exists. 

In  determining  the  provision  for  decommissioning  costs,  an  assessment  is  made  for  each  location  of  the  likelihood  and 
amount of the decommissioning costs to be incurred in the future. The estimated future liability is discounted to a present 
value,  with  the  discount  amount  unwinding  over  the  life  of  the  leasehold  asset  as  a  finance  cost  in  profit  or  loss. 
The estimated decommissioning cost recognised as a provision is included as part of the cost of the leasehold improvements 
at  the  time  of  installation  or  during  the  term  of  the  lease,  as  the  liability  for  decommissioning  is  reassessed.  This  amount 
capitalised is then depreciated over the life of the asset. 

The decommissioning of leasehold improvements provision has been raised in respect of “make-good” obligations under long 
term lease contracts for various cinema sites. In determining the provision, an assessment has been made, for each location, 
of the likelihood that a decommissioning cost will be incurred in the future and, where applicable, the level of costs to be 
incurred. Uncertainty exists in estimating the level of costs to be incurred in the future because of the long term nature of 
cinema leases. The basis of accounting is set out in Note 3.3. 

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3.7 – PROVISIONS (continued) 

Other 
Other provisions are recognised in the Statement of Financial Position when the Group has a present legal or constructive 
obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the 
obligation.  Provisions  are  determined  by discounting  the expected  future  cash  flows  at  a pre-tax  rate  that  reflects  current 
market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of 
the discount is recognised as a finance cost. 

Current 
Employee benefits 
Insurance loss contingencies and other claims 
Decommissioning of leasehold improvements 

Non-current 
Employee benefits 
Decommissioning of leasehold improvements 

Movements in provisions 
Movements in the carrying amounts of each class of provisions, except for employee 
benefits, are set out below: 

Insurance loss contingencies and other claims  
Carrying amount at the beginning of the year 
Payments 
Provided 
Reversed 
Net foreign currency differences on translation of foreign operations 
Carrying amount at the end of the year 

Decommissioning of leasehold improvements 
Carrying amount at the beginning of the year 
Provided 
Payments 
Reversed 
Notional interest 
Net foreign currency differences on translation of foreign operations 
Carrying amount at the end of the year 

3.8 – OTHER LIABILITIES 

2017 
$’000 

20,532 
81 
– 
20,613 

2,830 
11,510 
14,340 

75 
(20) 
26 
– 
– 
81 

11,377 
96 
– 
(50) 
114 
(27) 
11,510 

2016 
$’000 

19,886 
75 
– 
19,961 

2,093 
11,377 
13,470 

218 
(59) 
59 
(145) 
2 
75 

8,718 
2,490 
(148) 
(52) 
210 
159 
11,377 

Other liabilities include contract deposits received in advance and deferred lease incentive balances arising from operating 
leases. Refer to Note 7.1 for further details regarding operating lease arrangements. 

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This section outlines the Group’s capital structure, including how much is raised from shareholders (equity) and 
how much is borrowed from financial institutions (debt). 

On  the  following  pages,  there  are  sections  on  the  Group’s  share  capital,  dividends,  reserves,  loans  and 
borrowings, and financial risk management. 

4.1 – SHARE CAPITAL 

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of ordinary shares are recognised 
as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects. The Company does not have authorised capital or par value in respect of 
its issued 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. 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. 

2017 
Shares 

2016 
Shares 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

Share capital 
Fully paid ordinary shares 

159,488,932 

158,732,489 

219,126 

219,126 

Movements in share capital 
Balance at the beginning of the year 
Performance shares exercised and withdrawn from the trust  
Balance at the end of the year 

158,732,489 
756,443 
159,488,932 

158,106,883 
625,606 
158,732,489 

219,126 
– 
219,126 

219,126 
– 
219,126 

Share capital consists of: 
Ordinary shares  
Tax Exempt Share Plan shares 
Employee Share Plan shares 

Treasury shares 
Performance shares  

159,369,264 
27,548 
92,120 
159,488,932 

158,584,722 
34,647 
113,120 
158,732,489 

1,070,991 
160,559,923 

1,827,434 
160,559,923 

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

Dividend Reinvestment Plan 
The Dividend Reinvestment Plan was suspended in August 2010. 

Treasury shares 
Treasury shares consist of shares held in trust in relation to the Group’s Executive Performance Share Plan. As at 30 June 2017, 
a total of 1,070,991 (2016: 1,827,434) shares  were held in trust and classified as treasury shares. Information  relating to the 
Group’s share-based payment arrangements is set out in Note 6.1. 

Options 
Other than the performance rights disclosed in Note 6.1, there were no share options on issue as at 30 June 2017 (2016: nil).  

Capital management 
The Group manages its capital with the objective of maintaining a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and 
market confidence and to have the capacity to take advantage of opportunities that will enhance the existing businesses and 
enable future growth and expansion. The Board monitors the return on capital, which the Group defines as operating profit 
after  income  tax  divided  by  shareholders’  equity  and  long  term  debt.  The  Board  also  monitors  the  Group’s  gearing  ratio, 
being net debt divided by shareholders’ equity. 

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4.1 – SHARE CAPITAL (continued) 

It is recognised that the Group operates in business segments in which operating results may be subject to volatility and the 
Board continuously reviews the capital structure to ensure sufficient: 
 
 
 

surplus funding capacity is available; 
funds are available for capital expenditure and to implement longer term business development strategies; and 
funds are available to maintain appropriate dividend levels. 

There  were  no  changes  in  the  Group’s  approach  to  capital  management  during  the  year.  No  Group  entity  is  subject  to 
externally imposed capital requirements. 

4.2 – DIVIDENDS 

Per share  
Cents 

Total 
amount 
$’000 

Date of payment 

Tax rate for 
franking credit 

Percentage 
franked 

Dividends on ordinary shares paid during the year were: 
2017 
Final 2016 dividend 
Interim 2017 dividend  

31 
20 

2016 
Final 2015 dividend 
Special dividend 
Interim 2016 dividend  

29 
8 
20 

49,774 
32,112 
81,886 

46,562 
12,845 
32,112 
91,519 

22 September 2016 
16 March 2017 

17 September 2015 
17 September 2015 
17 March 2016 

Subsequent events 
Since the end of the year, the directors declared the following dividends: 

30% 
30% 

30% 
30% 
30% 

100% 
100% 

100% 
100% 
100% 

Final 2017 dividend 

31 

49,774 

21 September 2017 

30% 

100% 

The financial effect of the final dividend in respect of the year has not been brought to account in the financial statements for 
the year ended 30 June 2017 and will be recognised in subsequent financial statements. 

Franking credit balance 
The amount of franking credits available for future reporting periods 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

140,314 

138,821 

The impact on the franking account of dividends proposed or declared before the financial report was authorised for issue 
but  not  recognised  as  a  distribution  to  equity  holders  during  the  period  is  to  reduce  the  balance  by  $21,332,000 
(2016: $21,332,000). The ability to utilise franking credits is dependent upon the Company being in a sufficient positive net 
asset position and also having adequate available cash flow liquidity. 

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4.3 – RESERVES 

Available-for-sale financial assets revaluation reserve 
This  reserve  includes  the  cumulative  net  change  in  the  fair  value  of  available-for-sale  financial  assets.  Amounts  are 
recognised in the Income Statement when the associated assets are sold or impaired. 

Investment property revaluation reserve 
This reserve relates to property that has been reclassified as an investment property and represents the cumulative increase 
in the fair value of the property at the date of reclassification. 

Hedging reserve 
This reserve comprises the effective portion of the cumulative net change in the fair value of cash flow hedging instruments 
related to hedged transactions that have not yet occurred. 

Share-based payments reserve 
This reserve includes the cumulative fair value of the executive performance shares and performance rights which have been 
recognised  as  an  employee  expense  in  the  Income  Statement.  See  Note  6.1  for  further  details  regarding  share-based 
payment arrangements. 

Foreign currency translation reserve 
This  reserve  records  the  foreign  currency  differences  arising  from  the  translation  of  foreign  operations,  the  translation  of 
transactions that hedge the Group’s net investment in a foreign operation or the translation of foreign currency monetary 
items forming part of the net investment in a foreign operation and the Group’s share of associates’ increment or decrement 
in their foreign currency translation reserve.  

Movements in reserves during the year 

At 1 July 2016 
Movement in fair value of available-for-sale 
financial assets – net of tax 
Movement in fair value of cash flow hedging 
instruments – net of tax 
Amount recognised in the Income 
Statement as an employee expense 
Transfer to the Income Statement on sale of 
interest in the Fiji Cinema Joint Venture 
Currency translation adjustment on 
controlled entities’ financial statements 
Other adjustments 

Available-for-
sale financial 
assets 
revaluation 
$’000 

Investment 
property 
revaluation 
$’000 

14,091 

5,121 

(97) 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

Hedging 
$’000 

Share-based 
payments 
$’000 

Foreign 
currency 
translation 
$’000 

Total 
$’000 

10 

– 

(20) 

– 

– 

– 
– 

21,779 

5,320 

46,321 

– 

– 

7,873 

– 

– 
169 

– 

– 

– 

306 

381 
– 

(97) 

(20) 

7,873 

306 

381 
169 

At 30 June 2017 

13,994 

5,121 

(10) 

29,821 

6,007 

54,933 

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4.4 – LOANS, BORROWINGS AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash  and  cash  equivalents  comprise  cash  balances  and  call  deposits  with  an  original  maturity  of  three  months  or  less. 
Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group’s cash management are included as a 
component of cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of the Statement of Cash Flows. 

Loans and borrowings 
Interest  bearing  and  non-interest  bearing  loans  and  borrowings  are  recognised  initially  at  fair  value  less  attributable 
transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, loans and borrowings are stated at amortised cost with any difference 
between cost and redemption value being recognised in profit or loss over the period of the borrowings using the effective 
interest method. The carrying value of loans and borrowings is considered to approximate fair value. 

Finance costs 
Finance  costs  include  interest,  unwinding  of  discounts  or  premiums  relating  to  borrowings,  amortisation  of  ancillary  costs 
incurred in connection with arrangement of borrowings and lease finance charges. Ancillary costs incurred in connection with 
the arrangement of loans and borrowings are capitalised and amortised over the life of the borrowings. Finance costs are 
expensed as incurred unless they relate to qualifying assets. Qualifying assets are assets which take more than 12 months to 
get  ready  for  their  intended  use  or  sale.  Where  funds  are  borrowed  specifically  for  the  acquisition,  construction  or 
production of a qualifying asset, the amount of borrowing costs capitalised is that incurred in relation to that borrowing, net 
of any interest earned on those borrowings. Borrowing costs that are not directly attributable to the acquisition, construction 
or production of qualifying assets are recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method. 

Bank debt – secured 
At 30 June 2017, the Group’s secured bank debt facilities comprised the following: 
 
 
 

$350,000,000 revolving multi-currency loan facility; 
$30,000,000 credit support facility (for the issue of letters of credit and bank guarantees); and 
$50,000 overdraft limit to support its transactional banking facilities. 

The above facilities were to mature on 12 September 2017 and were supported by interlocking guarantees from most Group 
entities and were secured by specific property mortgages. Debt drawn under these facilities bears interest at the relevant 
inter-bank benchmark reference rate plus a margin of between 1.1% and 2% per annum. At 30 June 2017, the Group had 
drawn  $323,905,000  (2016:  $198,364,000)  under  the  debt  facilities,  of  which  $nil  (2016:  $nil)  was  subject  to  interest  rate 
swaps used for hedging, and had drawn $2,948,000 under the credit support facility (2016: $2,748,000). 

Subsequent to 30 June 2017, the Group’s secured bank debt facilities were amended and restated on 15 August 2017 and 
now comprise the following: 
 
 

$525,000,000 revolving multi-currency loan facility; and 
$15,000,000 credit support facility (for the issue of letters of credit and bank guarantees). 

The above facilities mature on 15 August 2020 and are supported by interlocking guarantees from most Group entities and 
are  secured  by  specific  property  mortgages.  Debt  drawn  under  these  facilities  bears  interest  at  the  relevant  inter-bank 
benchmark reference rate plus a margin of between 1.15% and 2.1% per annum. 

Other facility – secured 
Certain  wholly  owned  German  subsidiaries  have  arranged  a  secured  five  year  guarantee  facility  of  €17,000,000 
(A$25,260,000) (for the issue of letters of credit and bank guarantees) 

The  facility  is  supported  by  interlocking  guarantees  from  certain  (non-Australian  based)  Group  entities  and  are  secured 
against a specific property in Germany. Debt drawn under the facility bears interest at the relevant inter-bank benchmark 
rate  plus  a  margin  of  between  0.75%  and  2.75%  per  annum.  At  30  June  2017,  the  Group  had  drawn  €15,052,000 
(A$22,365,000) under the facility. 

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4.4 – LOANS, BORROWINGS AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS (continued) 

Loans and borrowings 
Current 
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 
Bank loans – secured  
Deferred financing costs 

Non-interest bearing loans and borrowings 
Loans from other companies – unsecured 

Non-current 
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 
Bank loans – secured 
Deferred financing costs 

Non-interest bearing loans and borrowings 
Loans from other companies – unsecured 

4.5 – FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

323,905 
(98) 
323,807 

1,634 
325,441 

– 
– 
– 

2,360 
2,360 

776 
– 
776 

1,249 
2,025 

200,640 
(570) 
200,070 

2,540 
202,610 

Derivative financial instruments 
From  time  to  time,  the  Group  uses  derivative  financial  instruments  to  hedge  its  exposure  to  interest  rate  and  foreign 
exchange  risks  arising  from  operating  activities,  investing  activities  and  financing  activities.  In  accordance  with  its  treasury 
policy, the Group does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. 

Derivative financial instruments are recognised at fair value within prepayments and other current assets. The gain or loss on 
remeasurement to fair value is recognised immediately in profit or loss. 

However, where derivatives qualify for hedge accounting, recognition of any resultant gain or loss depends on the nature of 
the item being hedged. 

The fair value of interest rate swaps is the estimated amount that the Group would receive or pay to terminate the swap at 
the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates and the creditworthiness of the swap counterparties. The fair 
value of forward exchange contracts is their quoted market price at the reporting date, being the present value of the quoted 
forward price. 

Available-for-sale financial assets 
All  investments  are  initially  recognised  at  cost,  being  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  given  and  including  acquisition 
charges associated with the investment. 

After initial recognition, investments, which are classified as available-for-sale, are measured at fair value. Available-for-sale 
financial assets comprise marketable equity securities. 

For  investments  that are  actively  traded  in  organised  financial  markets,  fair  value  is determined  by  reference  to securities 
exchange quoted market bid prices at the close of business at reporting date. 

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4.5 – FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

Gains or losses on available-for-sale financial assets are recognised as a separate component of equity in the available-for-sale 
financial assets revaluation reserve until the investment is sold, collected or otherwise disposed of, or until the investment is 
determined to be impaired, at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously reported in equity is included in profit or loss.  

An impairment loss recognised in profit or loss in respect of an available-for-sale investment is reversed through profit or loss 
to the extent that the investment’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined 
if no impairment loss had been recognised. 

Available-for-sale financial assets 
Investment in a listed company 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

19,928 

20,067 

The Group’s investment is in a company listed on the ASX. No reasonably possible change in the share price of this company 
would  have  a  material  effect  on  the  available-for-sale  financial  assets  balance  or  the  related  revaluation  reserve  at  the 
reporting date. 

Financial risks 
The Group’s exposure to financial risks, objectives, policies and processes for managing the risks including methods used to 
measure the risks, and the management of capital are presented below. 

The Group’s activities expose it to the following financial risks: 
 
 
 

credit risk; 
liquidity risk; and 
market risk, including interest rate and foreign exchange risks. 

The  Board  has  overall  responsibility  for  the  oversight  of  the  risk  management  framework.  Risk  management  policies  are 
established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Group, to set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitor 
risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly and modified as appropriate to 
reflect changes in market conditions and the Group’s activities. 

The  Audit  and  Risk  Committee  oversees  how  management  has  established  and  monitors  internal  compliance  and  control 
systems  and  to  ensure  the  appropriate  and  effective  management  of  the  above  risks.  The  Audit  and  Risk  Committee  is 
assisted  in  its  oversight  role  by  the  Internal  Audit  function.  The  Internal  Audit  function  undertakes  reviews  of  risk 
management  controls  and  procedures  in  accordance  with  an  annual  plan  approved  by  the  Audit  and  Risk  Committee. 
The results of these Internal Audit reviews are reported to the Audit and Risk Committee. 

Credit risk 
Credit risk arises from trade and other receivables outstanding, cash and cash equivalents, derivative financial instruments 
and deposits with banks and financial institutions. It is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a customer or counterparty to 
the financial instrument fails to meet its  contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Group’s trade receivables. 
Information regarding the Group’s trade receivable balances is disclosed in Note 3.1. The Group’s exposure to credit risk is 
not considered material. 

The  Group’s  maximum  exposure  to  credit  risk  at  the  reporting  date  was  considered  to  approximate  the  carrying  value  of 
receivables at the reporting date. 

Investments and derivatives 
Investments  of  surplus  cash  and  deposits  and  derivative  financial  instruments  are  with  banks  with  high  credit  ratings. 
Given their high credit ratings, management does not expect any counterparty to fail to meet its obligations. 

At  30  June  2017,  there  were  no  significant  concentrations  of  credit  risk.  The  maximum  exposure  to  credit  risk  is 
represented by the carrying amount of each financial asset, including derivative financial instruments, in the Statement of 
Financial Position. 

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4.5 – FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

Guarantees  
All guarantees are in respect of obligations of subsidiaries, associates, joint ventures or joint operations in which the Group 
has  an  interest,  and  principally  relate  to  operating  lease  arrangements.  The  Group’s  operating  lease  commitments  are 
disclosed in Note 7.1, and details of guarantees given by the parent entity are provided in Note 7.5. 

Security deposits 
Security  deposits  relate  to  the  Group’s  operating  lease  arrangements.  Certain  lease  agreements  require  an  amount  to  be 
placed on deposit, which should then be returned to the Group at the conclusion of the lease term. 

Liquidity risk 
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group manages 
liquidity  risk  by  continuously  monitoring  forecast  and  actual  cash  flows.  The  Group’s  treasury  function  aims  to  maintain 
flexibility in funding by maintaining committed credit lines with a number of counterparties. 

The Group’s financial liabilities 
The contractual maturities of the Group’s financial liabilities, including interest payments and excluding the impact of netting 
agreements, are as follows: 

Carrying 
amount 
 $’000 

Contractual 
cash flows 
$’000 

6 months 
or less 
$’000 

6 to 12 
months 
$’000 

1 to 2 
year(s) 
$’000 

2 to 5 
years 
$’000 

Over 5 
years 
 $’000 

2017 
Non-derivative financial 
liabilities 
Secured loans  

Unsecured non-interest bearing 
loans from other companies 
Trade payables 
Other payables and accruals 

Derivative financial liabilities 
Forward exchange contracts 

2016 
Non-derivative financial 
liabilities 
Secured loans  

Unsecured non-interest bearing 
loans from other companies 
Trade payables 
Other payables and accruals 

Derivative financial liabilities 
Forward exchange contracts 

323,905 

(325,754) 

(325,754) 

 

 

 

3,994 
20,381 
86,514 

(3,994) 
(20,381) 
(86,514) 

(817) 
(20,381) 
(86,514) 

14 
434,808 

(14) 
(436,657) 

(14) 
(433,480) 

(817) 
 
 

 
(817) 

(1,128) 
 
 

(1,328) 
 
 

 
(1,128) 

 
(1,328) 

 

96 
 
 

 
96 

Carrying 
amount 
 $’000 

Contractual 
cash flows 
$’000 

6 months 
or less 
$’000 

6 to 12 
months 
$’000 

1 to 2 
year(s) 
$’000 

2 to 5 
years 
$’000 

Over 5 
years 
 $’000 

201,416 

(209,234) 

(4,046) 

(3,194) 

(199,832) 

(2,162) 

3,789 
21,582 
79,025 

(3,789) 
(21,582) 
(79,025) 

(625) 
(21,582) 
(79,025) 

(624) 
 
 

(1,173) 
 
 

(1,202) 
 
 

(14) 
305,798 

14 
(313,616) 

14 
(105,264) 

 
(3,818) 

 
(201,005) 

 
(3,364) 

 

(165) 
 
 

 
(165) 

For derivative financial assets and liabilities, maturities detailed in the table above approximate periods that cash flows and 
the impact on profit or loss are expected to occur. 

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4.5 – FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

Market risk 
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as interest rates and foreign exchange rates, will affect the Group’s 
income  or  the  value  of  its  holdings  of  financial  instruments.  The  objective  of  market  risk  management  is  to  manage  and 
control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, whilst optimising the return. 

The  Group  uses  derivative  financial  instruments  such  as  interest  rate  swaps  and  forward  exchange  contracts  to  hedge 
exposures to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates. Derivatives are used exclusively for hedging purposes 
and are not traded or used as speculative instruments. This is carried out under Board approved treasury policies. 

Hedge of net investment in foreign operations 
The portion of the gain or loss on an instrument used to hedge a net investment in a foreign operation, that is determined to 
be  an  effective  hedge,  is  recognised  in  other  comprehensive  income  and  presented  in  equity  in  the  foreign  currency 
translation reserve. The ineffective portion is recognised immediately in profit or loss. 

Interest rate risk 
The  Group  manages  interest  rate  exposures  on  borrowings  in  accordance  with  a  Board  approved  treasury  policy  that 
specifies  parameters  for  hedging  including  hedging  percentages  and  approved  hedging  instruments.  The  policy  specifies 
upper and lower hedging limits set for specific timeframes out to five years. These limits may be varied with the approval of 
the Board. 

At reporting date, the interest rate profile of the Group’s interest bearing financial instruments was: 

Fixed rate instruments 
Financial assets 
Financial liabilities 

Variable rate instruments 
Financial assets 
Financial liabilities 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

                    
                    
                    

                    
                    
                    

83,506 
(323,905) 
(240,399) 

    138,913 
(200,640) 
(61,727) 

The Group manages interest rate risk in accordance with a Board approved treasury policy covering the types of instruments, 
range  of  protection  and  duration  of  instruments.  The  financial  instruments  cover  interest  rate  swaps  and  forward  rate 
agreements.  Maturities  of  these  instruments  are  up  to  a  maximum  of  five  years.  Interest  rate  swaps  and  forward  rate 
agreements  allow  the  Group  to  raise  long  term  borrowings  at  floating  rates  and  swap  a  portion  of  those  borrowings  into 
fixed rates. 

The  approved  range  of  interest  rate  cover  is  based  on  the  projected  debt  levels  for  each  currency  and  reduced  for 
each  future  year.  Due  to  the  current  low  level  of  Group  debt,  there  were  no  interest  rate  hedges  at  30  June  2017 
(2016: no interest rate hedges). 

The Group classifies interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges and recognises them at fair value in the Statement of Financial 
Position.  

The Group accounts for fixed rate financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The Group had no fixed rate instruments for the 
year ended 30 June 2017 (2016: no fixed rate instruments) and accordingly no sensitivity analysis has been prepared in the 
current or prior year. 

Foreign exchange risk 
The Group is exposed to currency risk on purchases, borrowings and surplus funds that are denominated in a currency other 
than the respective functional currencies of Group entities, primarily the Australian dollar (“AUD”), but also the New Zealand 
dollar  (“NZD”),  Euro  (“EUR”)  and  Great  British  pound  (“GBP”).  Transactions  undertaken  by  Group  entities  are  primarily 
denominated in AUD, NZD, EUR and the US dollar (“USD”). 

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4.5 – FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

The  Group  manages  foreign  currency  exposures  in  accordance  with  a  Board  approved  treasury  policy  that  specifies 
parameters for hedging, including hedging percentages and approved hedging instruments. At any point in time, the Group 
hedges  up  to  60%  of  “highly  probable”  foreign  currency  exposures  and  100%  of  confirmed  foreign  currency  exposures. 
Typically, foreign currency exposures are hedged with the utilisation of forward exchange contracts. 

The  Group’s  exposure  to  foreign  currency risk  in  AUD  equivalents  at  the  reporting date  was  as  follows,  based  on notional 
amounts: 

Cash and cash equivalents  
Trade receivables  
Secured bank loans 
 Trade payables 
Gross balance sheet exposure 

Forward exchange contracts 

NZD 
$’000 

842 
108 
(81,905) 
(316) 
(81,271) 

– 
– 

2017 

EUR 
$’000 

4,666 
– 
– 
– 
4,666 

– 
– 

GBP 
$’000 

10 
– 
– 
– 
10 

– 
– 

USD 
$’000 

1,270 
– 
– 
– 
1,270 

NZD 
$’000 

        399 
    225 
(74,364) 
     (451) 
(74,191) 

2016 

EUR 
$’000 

1,848 
         – 
         – 
         – 
1,848 

GBP 
$’000 

223 
         – 
         – 
         – 
223 

(14) 
(14) 

         – 
         – 

         – 
         – 

         – 
         – 

USD 
$’000 

1,701 
         – 
         – 
         – 
1,701 

14 
14 

Net exposure 

(81,271) 

4,666 

10 

1,256 

  (74,191) 

1,848 

223 

1,715 

Sensitivity analysis 
No reasonably possible change in prevailing foreign exchange rates would have a significant impact on the Income Statement 
or hedging reserve in the current or prior year. 

Hedging of net investment in foreign subsidiaries 
The  Group’s  NZD  denominated  bank  loan  is  designated  as  a  hedge  of  the  foreign  currency  exposure  to  the  Group’s  net 
investment  in  its  subsidiaries  in  New  Zealand.  The  carrying  amount  of  the  loan  at  30  June  2017  was  $81,905,000 
(2016: $74,364,000). A foreign exchange loss of $25,000 (2016: loss of $5,007,000) was recognised in equity on translation of 
the loan to AUD. 

Financial instruments fair value determination method grading 
Valuation methods for financial instruments carried at fair value are defined as follows: 
 
 

Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; 
Level  2:  inputs  other  than  quoted  prices  included  within  Level  1  that  are  observable  for  the  asset  or  liability, 
either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and 
Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).  

 

Available-for-sale financial assets are classified as Level 1 financial instruments. Derivative financial instruments are classified 
as Level 2 financial instruments. 

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This section explains the composition of the Group. 

On  the  following  pages,  there  are  sections  on  businesses  acquired  during  the  year,  a  list  of  subsidiaries, 
investments  in  associates  and  joint  ventures,  and  disclosures  regarding  interests  in  other  entities  including 
cinema partnership interests. 

5.1 – BUSINESS COMBINATIONS 

Accounting policy 
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method as at the date when control is transferred to the Group. 
Under the acquisition method, consideration transferred in a business combination is generally measured at fair value, as are 
the  identifiable  net  assets  acquired.  Consideration  transferred  includes  the  fair  value  of  any  contingent  consideration,  and 
share-based payment awards of the acquiree that are required to be replaced in the business combination. 

The  Group  measures  goodwill  arising  from  the  business  combination  at  the  acquisition  date  as  the  fair  value  of  the 
consideration  transferred,  including  the  recognised  amount  of  any  non-controlling  interest  in  the  acquiree,  less  the  net 
recognised amount (generally fair value) of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Any goodwill that arises is 
tested  annually  for  impairment;  see  Note  3.5.  If  the  consideration  transferred  is  lower  than  the  fair  value  of  the  net 
identifiable assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised in profit or loss. 

A contingent liability of the acquiree is assumed in a business combination only if the liability represents a present obligation 
and arises from past events, and its fair value can be measured. 

The Group measures any non-controlling interest at its proportionate interest of the fair value of identifiable net assets of 
the acquiree. 

Transaction costs incurred by the Group in connection with a business combination, such as due diligence fees, legal fees and 
other professional costs, are expensed as incurred. 

Business combination in the year ended 30 June 2017 
The Group acquired the following businesses during the year: 

Downtown Cinemas 
Effective  28  July  2016,  Event  Cinemas  Limited,  a  wholly-owned  subsidiary  in  New  Zealand,  acquired  three  cinemas  in 
Palmerston North, Paraparaumu and Havelock North, New Zealand. The consideration paid was $7,255,000 (NZ$7,650,000). 

The Group recognised the fair value of the following identifiable assets and liabilities relating to this acquisition: 

Plant and equipment 
Inventories 
Sub-total 
Leasehold and management rights 
Total net value of identifiable assets 

Fair value at acquisition date 
$’000 

1,762 
69 
1,831 
5,424 
7,255 

Leasehold and management rights 
Leasehold and management rights were recognised as a result of the acquisition as follows: 

Total cash consideration paid, net of cash acquired 
Less: net value of other identifiable assets and liabilities 
Leasehold and management rights 

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7,255 
(1,831) 
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5.1 – BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (continued) 

Leasehold  and  management  rights  will  be  amortised  over  the  remaining  term  of  the  lease.  Amortisation  of  leasehold  and 
management rights is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. 

The Group incurred direct costs relating to this acquisition of $33,000 which have been expensed in the Income Statement 
for the period. 

The  Income  Statement  includes  revenue  and  net  profit  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2017  of  $6,734,000  and  $625,000 
respectively as a result of this acquisition. 

Rydges Geelong 
On 3 March 2017, the Group acquired a hotel property in Geelong in Victoria, Australia. The total consideration paid for the 
acquisition was $23,994,000. 

The Group recognised the fair value of the following identifiable assets and liabilities relating to the acquisition: 

Fair value at acquisition date 
$’000 

Property, plant and equipment 
Other assets and liabilities 
Total net value of identifiable assets 

Goodwill 
Goodwill was recognised as a result of the acquisition as follows: 

Total cash consideration paid, net of cash acquired 
Less: net value of identifiable assets and liabilities 
Goodwill 

20,607 
(206) 
20,401 

$’000 

23,994 
(20,401) 
3,593 

The goodwill is attributable mainly to the trading reputation and other intangible assets which are not separately identifiable. 
Goodwill recognised is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. 

The Group incurred direct costs relating to this acquisition of $1,159,702 which have been expensed in the Income Statement 
for the year. 

The Income Statement includes revenue and net loss for the year ended 30 June 2017 of $2,150,000 and $9,000 respectively 
as  a  result  of  this  acquisition.  Had  the  acquisition  occurred  at  the  beginning  of  the  year,  it  is  estimated  that  the  Income 
Statement would have included additional revenue and net profit of approximately $7,597,000 and $1,465,000 respectively. 

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5.1 – BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (continued) 

Business combination in the year ended 30 June 2016 
The Group acquired the following business during the prior year: 

Museum Art Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand 
On 3 August 2015, the Group acquired the Museum Art Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand. The total consideration paid for the 
acquisition was $26,549,000 (NZ$28,846,000). 

The Group recognised the fair value of the following identifiable assets and liabilities relating to the acquisition: 

Fair value at acquisition date 
$’000 

Property, plant and equipment 
Other assets and liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Total net value of identifiable assets 

Goodwill 
Goodwill was recognised as a result of the acquisition as follows: 

Total cash consideration paid, net of cash acquired 
Less: net value of identifiable assets and liabilities 
Goodwill 

20,755 
318 
(4,381) 
16,692 

$’000 

26,549 
(16,692) 
9,857 

The goodwill is attributable mainly to the trading reputation and other intangible assets which are not separately identifiable. 
Goodwill recognised is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. 

The Group incurred direct costs relating to this acquisition of $96,000 which have been expensed in the Income Statement 
for the year. 

The  Income  Statement  includes  revenue  and  net  profit  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2016  of  $13,568,000  and  $3,187,000 
respectively  as  a  result  of  this  acquisition.  Had  the  acquisition  occurred  at  the  beginning  of  the  year,  it  is  estimated  that 
the  Income  Statement  would  have  included  additional  revenue  and  net  profit  of  approximately  $1,363,000  and 
$276,000 respectively. 

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5.2 – SUBSIDIARIES 

Accounting policy 
Subsidiaries  are  entities  controlled  by  the  Group.  The  Group  controls  an  entity  when  it  is  exposed  to,  or  has  rights  to, 
variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the 
entity.  The  financial  statements  of  subsidiaries  are  included  in  the  consolidated  financial  statements  from  the  date  on 
which control commences until the date on which control ceases. 

Intra-Group  balances  and  transactions,  and  any  unrealised  gains  and  losses  or  income  and  expenses  arising  from 
intra-Group transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial report. 

Subsidiaries 

Albury Hotel Property Unit Trust 
Amalgamated Cinema Holdings Limited 
Amalgamated Holdings Superannuation Fund Pty Limited 
Ancona Investments Pty Limited 
Atura Adelaide Airport Unit Trust 
Atura Holdings Pty Limited 
Atura Hotels and Resorts Pty Limited 
Bay City Cinemas Limited 
Birch, Carroll & Coyle Limited 
BLN Hotels Property Unit Trust 
Bryson Centre Unit Trust 
Bryson Hotel Property Unit Trust 
Bryson Hotel Pty Limited 
Canberra Theatres Limited 
CMS Cinema Management Services GmbH & Co. KG 
CMS Cinema Verwaltungs GmbH 
Edge Digital Cinema Pty Limited 
Edge Digital Technology Pty Limited 
Edge Investments BV 
Elsternwick Properties Pty Limited 
Event Cinema Entertainment Pty Limited 
Event Cinemas (Australia) Pty Limited 
Event Cinemas (Fiji) Limited 
Event Cinemas Limited 
Event Cinemas Nominees Limited 
Event Cinemas (NZ) Limited 
Event Cinemas Queen Street Nominees Limited 
Event Hotels and Resorts Pty Limited 
Event Hotels (NZ) Limited 
EVT Administration Pty Limited 
Filmpalast am ZKM Karlsruhe Beteiligungs GmbH 
Filmpalast Konstanz Beteiligungs GmbH 
First Cinema Management BV 
2015 First Holding GmbH 
Flaggspelt Vermogensverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH 
Glenelg Theatres Pty Limited 
Greater Entertainment Pty Limited 
Greater Occasions Australia Pty Limited 
Greater Union Betriebsmittel GmbH 
Greater Union Filmpalast Cubix in Berlin GmbH 

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Ownership 
interest 

2017 
% 

2016 
% 

100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
 
100 
100 
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100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
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100 
100 
100 
100 
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 
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100 
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100 
100 
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100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 

Note 

(c) 

(c) 

(a)(e) 
(a)(e) 

(a)(d) 

(f) 
(c) 
(c) 
(c) 
(c) 

(a)(c) 

(a)(e) 
(a)(e) 
(a)(d) 
(a)(e) 
(a)(e) 

(a)(e) 
(a)(e) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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5.2 – SUBSIDIARIES (continued) 

Greater Union Filmpalast Dortmund GmbH & Co. KG 
Greater Union Filmpalast GmbH 
Greater Union Filmpalast in der Kulturbrauerei Berlin GmbH 
Greater Union Filmpalast in Hamburg GmbH 
Greater Union Filmpalast Rhein-Main GmbH 
Greater Union First Cinema BV and Co. KG 
Greater Union International BV 
Greater Union International GmbH 
Greater Union International Holdings Pty Limited 
Greater Union Limited 
Greater Union Media & Event GmbH 
Greater Union Nominees Pty Limited 
Greater Union Real Estate 40 GmbH 
Greater Union Real Estate Mainz GmbH 
Greater Union Screen Entertainment Pty Limited 
Greater Union Theaters Beteiligungs GmbH 
Greater Union Theaters Dritte GmbH & Co. KG 
Greater Union Theaters Dritte Verwaltungs GmbH 
Greater Union Theaters GmbH 
Greater Union Theaters Management Mainz GmbH 
Greater Union Theaters Verwaltungs GmbH 
Greater Union Theaters Zweite GmbH & Co. KG 
Greater Union Theaters Zweite Verwaltungs GmbH 
Greattheatre Pty Limited 
GU Real Estate Mainz Management GmbH 
GUO Investments (WA) Pty Limited 
Gutace Holdings Pty Limited 
Haparanda Pty Limited 
Haymarket’s Tivoli Theatres Pty Limited 
Kidsports Australia Pty Limited 
Kosciuszko Thredbo Pty Limited 
KTPL Unit Trust 
Kvarken Pty Limited 
Lakeside Hotel Property Unit Trust 
Lakeside Hotel Pty Limited 
Lakeside International Hotel Unit Trust 
Mamasa Pty Limited 
Multiplex Cinemas Magdeburg GmbH 
Multiplex Cinemas Oberhausen GmbH 
Neue Filmpalast GmbH & Co. KG 
Neue Filmpalast Management GmbH 
NFP Erste GmbH & Co. KG 
NFP Erste Verwaltungs GmbH 
Noahs Hotels (NZ) Limited 
Noahs Limited 
Northside Gardens Hotel Property Unit Trust 
Northside Gardens Hotel Pty Limited 
Pantami Pty Limited 
203 Port Hacking Road Pty Limited 
QT Gold Coast Pty Limited 
QT Hotels and Resorts Pty Limited 
QT Resort Port Douglas Pty Limited 
RH Hotels Pty Limited 

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Note 

(a)(e) 
(a)(e) 
(a)(e) 
(a)(e) 
(a)(e) 
(a)(e) 
(a)(d) 
(a)(e) 

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(a)(e) 

(a)(e) 

(a)(e) 
(a)(e) 
(a)(e) 
(a)(e) 
(a)(e) 
(a)(e) 
(a)(c) 

Ownership 
interest 

2017 
% 

2016 
% 

100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
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5.2 – SUBSIDIARIES (continued) 

RQ Motels Pty Limited 
Rydges Bankstown Pty Limited  
Rydges Cronulla Pty Limited 
Rydges Gladstone Hotel Property Unit Trust 
Rydges Hobart Hotel Property Unit Trust 
Rydges Hobart Hotel Pty Limited 
Rydges Hotels Limited 
Rydges Hotels Property Unit Trust 
Rydges HPT Pty Limited 
Rydges Property Holdings Pty Limited 
Rydges Rotorua Hotel Limited 
Rydges Townsville Hotel Property Unit Trust 
Sonata Hotels Pty Limited 
Southport Cinemas Pty Limited 
Sunshine Cinemas Pty Limited 
Tannahill Pty Limited 
The Geelong Theatre Company Limited 
The Greater Union Organisation Pty Limited 
Thredbo Resort Centre Pty Limited 
Tourism & Leisure Pty Limited 
Vierte Kinoabspielstatten GmbH & Co. KG 
Vierte Kinoabspielstatten Verwaltungs GmbH 
Western Australia Cinemas Pty Limited 
Zollverein Pty Limited 
Zweite Kinoabspielstatten GmbH & Co. KG 
Zweite Kinoabspielstatten Verwaltungs GmbH 

Ownership 
interest 

2017 
% 

2016 
% 

Note 

100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
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(a)(c) 

(a)(e) 
(a)(e) 

(a)(e) 
(a)(e) 

100 
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100 
100 
100 
100 
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(a) 
(b) 
(c) 
(d) 
(e) 
(f) 

These companies are audited by other member firms of KPMG International. 
This company was incorporated in and carries on business in the United Kingdom. 
These companies were incorporated in and carry on business in New Zealand. 
These companies were incorporated in and carry on business in The Netherlands. 
These companies were incorporated in and carry on business in Germany. 
This company was incorporated and is domiciled in Fiji, and was sold on 29 June 2017. 

All companies, except those stated above, were incorporated in Australia. All trusts were established in Australia. 

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5.3 – INTERESTS IN OTHER ENTITIES 

Accounting policy 

Interests in equity accounted investees 
The  Group’s  interests  in  equity  accounted  investees  comprise  interests  in  associates  and  interests  in  joint  ventures. 
Associates are those entities in which the Group has significant influence, but not control or joint control, over the financial 
and operating policies. Significant influence is presumed to exist when the Group holds between 20% and 50% of the voting 
power of another entity. 

Interests in associates and joint ventures (see below) are accounted for using the equity method. They are recognised initially 
at cost, which includes transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, the consolidated financial statements include the 
Group’s share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income of equity accounted investees, until the date on which 
significant influence or joint control ceases. 

Unrealised  gains  arising  from  transactions  with  equity  accounted  investees  are  eliminated  to  the  extent  of  the  Group’s 
interest in the entity. Unrealised losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealised gains, but only to the extent that there 
is no evidence of impairment. 

Joint arrangements 
A joint arrangement is an arrangement of which two or more parties have joint control, in which the parties are bound by a 
contractual  arrangement,  and  the  contractual  arrangement  gives  two  or  more  of  those  parties  joint  control  of  the 
arrangement. 

The Group classifies its interests in joint arrangements as either joint operations or joint ventures depending on the Group’s 
rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities of the arrangements. When making this assessment, the Group considers 
the structure of the arrangements, the legal form of any separate vehicles, the contractual terms of the arrangements and 
other facts and circumstances.  

The  Group’s  interests  in  joint  operations,  which  are  arrangements  in  which  the  parties  have  rights  to  the  assets  and 
obligations for the liabilities, are accounted for on the basis of the Group’s interest in those assets and liabilities. The Group’s 
interests in joint ventures, which are arrangements in which the parties have rights to the net assets, are equity accounted. 

Investments in associates and joint ventures 

Associates 
Joint ventures 

2017 
$’000 

147 
10,795 
10,942 

2016 
$’000 

150 
11,819 
11,969 

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S E C T I O N   5   –   G R O U P   C O M P O S I T I O N  

5.4 – ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL INTERESTS IN JOINT ARRANGEMENTS 

Interest in Joint Arrangements in the year ended 30 June 2017 
There were no acquisitions of interests in Joint Arrangements in the current year. 

Interest in Joint Arrangements in the year ended 30 June 2016 
The Group acquired the following interest in Joint Arrangements during the prior year: 

Castle Hill cinema complex 
Effective  29  September  2015,  The  Greater  Union  Organisation  Pty  Limited,  a  wholly  owned  subsidiary,  acquired  an 
additional 17% interest in the Castle Hill Multiplex Cinema Joint Venture, taking the ownership interest in this leasehold 
site to 50%. The consideration paid was $5,971,000.  

The Group recognised the fair value of the following identifiable assets and liabilities relating to this acquisition: 

Plant and equipment 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Other assets 
Trade and other payables 
Employee benefits 
Deferred revenue 
Sub-total 
Leasehold and management rights 
Total net value of identifiable assets 

Fair value at acquisition date 
$’000 

742 
113 
204 
(85) 
(15) 
(27) 
932 
5,039 
5,971 

Leasehold and management rights 
Leasehold and management rights were recognised as a result of the acquisition as follows: 

Total cash consideration paid 
Less: net value of other identifiable assets and liabilities 
Leasehold and management rights 

$’000 

5,971 
(932) 
5,039 

Leasehold  and  management  rights  will  be  amortised  over  the  remaining  term  of  the  respective  leases  for  each  site. 
Amortisation of leasehold and management rights is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. 

The Group incurred direct costs relating to this acquisition of  $311,000 which were expensed in the Income Statement for 
the prior year. 

Browns Plains cinema complex 
Birch, Carroll & Coyle Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary, acquired a 50% interest in Browns Plains Cinemas Pty Limited on 
29 September 2015 for total consideration of $955,000. As disclosed in Note 5.3, the investment in Browns Plains Cinemas 
Pty Limited has been classified as a joint venture and equity accounted. 

Browns  Plains  Cinemas  Pty  Limited  owns  33%  of  the  Browns  Plains  Multiplex  Joint  Venture.  The  Group  also  has  a  direct 
33% share in the Browns Plains Multiplex Joint Venture which is accounted for as a joint operation (see page 77). The Group’s 
total effective interest in the Browns Plains Multiplex Joint Venture is 50%. 

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S E C T I O N   6   –   E M P L O Y E E   B E N E F I T S   A N D   R E L A T E D   P A R T Y   T R A N S A C T I O N S  

This  section  explains  the  remuneration  of  executives  and  other  employees,  and  transactions  with  related 
parties including directors. 

On  the  following  pages,  there  are  sections  on  share-based  payments,  director  and  executive  disclosures  and 
related party transactions. 

6.1 – SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS 

The  Group’s  share-based  payment  arrangements  include  the  Executive  Performance  Share  Plan  and  the  Executive 
Performance  Rights  Plan.  Grants  were  made  under  the  Executive  Performance  Share  Plan  from  2007  to  2013  inclusive. 
The  Group  conducted  a  review  of  its  long  term  incentive  (“LTI”)  arrangements  in  2013  and  resolved  that  the  existing 
performance share-based LTI should be replaced with a performance rights-based LTI. Shareholders approved the Executive 
Performance  Rights  Plan  at  the  2013  Annual  General  Meeting.  Grants  have  subsequently  been  made  under  the  Executive 
Performance Rights Plan in February 2014, February 2015, February 2016 and February 2017.  

Accounting policy 
The  fair  value  of  performance  shares  and  rights  granted  under  the  Executive  Performance  Share  Plan  and  the  Executive 
Performance  Rights  Plan  is  recognised  as  an  employee  expense  over  the  period  during  which  the  employees  become 
unconditionally  entitled  to  shares  in  the  Company.  There  is  a  corresponding  increase  in  equity,  being  recognition  of  a 
share-based payments reserve. The fair value of performance shares and rights granted is measured at grant date. 

To  facilitate  the  operation  of  the  Executive  Performance  Share  Plan  and  Executive  Performance  Rights  Plan,  a  third  party 
trustee is used to administer the trust which holds shares in the Company allocated under the Executive Performance Share 
Plan  or  otherwise  held  or  acquired  on  market  in  order  to  satisfy  the  Group’s  future  obligations  under  the  Executive 
Performance  Rights  Plan.  The  trust  is  controlled  by  the  Group  and  therefore  its  financial  statements  are  included  in  the 
consolidated  financial  statements.  The  shares  in  the  Group  held  by  the  trust  are  therefore  shown  as  treasury  shares 
(see Note 4.1). The Group incurs expenses on behalf of the trust. These expenses are in relation to administration costs of the 
trust and are recorded in the Income Statement as incurred. 

Performance shares and performance rights are subject to performance hurdles. The performance shares are recognised in 
the  Statement  of  Financial  Position  as  restricted  ordinary  shares.  Performance  shares  are  included  within  the  weighted 
average number of shares used as the denominator for determining basic earnings per share and net tangible asset backing 
per share. Performance rights are not recognised in the Statement of Financial Position, but are included within the weighted 
average number of shares issued as the denominator for determining diluted earnings per share. 

The Group measures the cost of the Executive Performance Share Plan and Executive Performance Rights Plan by reference 
to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which the instruments are granted. The fair value of performance 
rights granted is determined by an external valuer using a Monte Carlo simulation model and Binomial tree model using the 
assumptions detailed below. 

Executive Performance Rights Plan 
The  establishment  of  the  Executive  Performance  Rights  Plan  was  approved  by  shareholders  at  the  2013  Annual  General 
Meeting.  Employees  receiving  awards  under  the  Executive  Performance  Rights  Plan  are  those  of  a  senior  level  and  above 
(including the CEO). 

An  employee  awarded  performance  rights  is  not  legally  entitled  to  shares  in  the  Company  before  the  performance  rights 
under  the  plan  vest,  and  during  the  vesting  period  the  performance  rights  do  not  carry  the  right  to  vote  or  to  receive 
dividends. Once the rights have vested, which is dependent on the Group achieving its earnings per share (“EPS”) and total 
shareholder return (“TSR”) targets, participants are issued one ordinary share in the Company for each vested performance 
right held. Award, vesting and the issue of ordinary shares under the plan are made for no consideration. The performance 
period is three years. 

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S E C T I O N   6   –   E M P L O Y E E   B E N E F I T S   A N D   R E L A T E D   P A R T Y   T R A N S A C T I O N S  

6.1 – SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (continued) 

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

Type of right 

Grant date 

2017 

Balance at 
the start of 
the year 

Granted 

Exercised 

Forfeited 

Performance rights 

20 February 2014 

611,269 

Performance rights 

19 February 2015 

663,443 

Performance rights 

18 February 2016 

550,958 

 

 

 

Performance rights 

16 February 2017 

 

581,616 

(611,269) 

 

 

 

 

(30,883) 

(35,275) 

(3,376) 

Balance at 
the end of 
the year 

– 

632,560 

515,683 

578,240 

1,825,670 

581,616 

(611,269) 

(69,534) 

1,726,483 

Balance at 
the start of 
the year 

Granted 

Exercised 

Forfeited 

Balance at 
the end of 
the year 

Type of right 

Grant date 

2016 

Performance rights 

20 February 2014 

632,834 

Performance rights 

19 February 2015 

707,404 

– 

– 

Performance rights 

18 February 2016 

– 

563,893 

1,340,238 

563,893 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(21,565) 

(43,961) 

(12,935) 

611,269 

663,443 

550,958 

(78,461) 

1,825,670 

Fair value of performance rights granted 
The assessed fair value at grant date of performance rights granted under the Executive Performance Rights Plan during the 
year ended 30 June 2017 was $11.09 (2016: $14.01) for those rights that have EPS hurdles and $3.92 (2016: $11.40) for those 
rights that have TSR hurdles. The fair value of each performance right is estimated on the date of grant using a Binomial tree 
model for those rights that have EPS hurdles, and a Monte Carlo simulation model for those rights that have TSR hurdles with 
the following weighted average assumptions used for each grant: 

Dividend yield (per annum) 

Expected volatility 

Risk-free rate (per annum) 

Share price 

Expected life 

Granted 
16 February 2017 

Granted 
18 February 2016 

Granted 
19 February 2015 

4.2% 

19% 

1.92% 

$12.38 

3 years 

3.4% 

19% 

1.85% 

$15.31 

3 years 

4% 

17% 

1.83% 

$11.93 

3 years 

The expected life of the performance rights is based on historical data and is not necessarily indicative of exercise patterns 
that  may  occur.  The  expected  volatility  reflects  the  assumption  that  the  historical  volatility  is  indicative  of  future  trends, 
which may also not necessarily be the actual outcome. 

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6.1 – SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (continued) 

Executive Performance Share Plan 
Employees  who  received  awards  under  the  Executive  Performance  Share  Plan  were  those  of  a  senior  level  and  above 
(including the CEO). An employee awarded performance shares is not legally entitled to shares in the Company before the 
performance  shares  allocated  under  the  plan  vest.  However,  the  employee  can  vote  and  receive  dividends  in  respect  of 
shares allocated to them. Once the shares have vested, which is dependent on the Group achieving its EPS and TSR targets, 
they remain in the trust until the earliest of the employee leaving the Group, the seventh anniversary (for grants made from 
2010) or the 10th anniversary (for grants made from 2007 to 2009) of the date the performance shares were awarded, or the 
date  the  Board  approves  an  application  for  their  release.  Award,  vesting  and  exercise  under  the  plan  are  made  for  no 
consideration. The performance period is three years.  

Set out below are summaries of performance shares awarded under the plan: 

Year 

Type of right 

Balance at 
the start of 
the year 

Granted 

Exercised 

Forfeited 
shares 
reallocated 

Balance at 
the end of 
the year (a) 

2017 

2016 

Performance shares 

1,827,434 

Performance shares 

2,453,040 

– 

– 

(145,174) 

(611,269) 

1,070,991 

(625,606) 

– 

1,827,434 

(a)  The balance at the end of the year includes a total of 183,261 shares (2016: 794,530 shares) that have been forfeited by employees due to cessation of 
employment. The forfeited shares are held within the trust and can be utilised in settlement of future obligations under the Group’s LTI plans, including 
the Executive Performance Rights Plan. 

No performance shares were granted during the year ended 30 June 2017 (2016: nil). 

Share-based payment expense 
Total  share-based  payment expense  included  within  employee  expenses  for  the year  ended  30  June  2017  was $8,042,000 
(2016: $4,991,000). 

Tax Exempt Share Plan 
The  Tax  Exempt  Share  Plan  enabled  participating  employees  to  make  salary  sacrifice  contributions  to  purchase  shares  on 
market on a monthly basis. The shares in the Tax Exempt Share Plan are restricted from being traded and must be held for a 
minimum  of  three  years  whilst  the  participant  remains  an  employee  of  the  Group.  Trading  restrictions  are  lifted  on  the 
cessation of employment. 

Offers  under  the  Tax  Exempt  Share  Plan  are  at  the  discretion  of  the  Company.  All  shares  acquired  under  the  Tax  Exempt 
Share  Plan  rank  equally  with  all  other  ordinary  shares.  The  Tax  Exempt  Share  Plan  did  not  operate  during  the  year  ended 
30 June 2017 and consequently no shares were purchased during the year by employees under this plan (2016: nil). 

Employee Share Plan 
The Group has in prior years issued shares to certain employees under the Employee Share Plan. No shares have been issued 
under this plan since February 1998. Other than costs incurred in administering the scheme which are expensed as incurred, 
the plan does not result in any expense to the Group. 

At 30 June 2017, the total shares issued under the plan were 92,120 (2016: 113,120). There were no shares issued during the 
year. The plan is closed to new members and no offers have been made under the plan since 1998. 

The market value of ordinary shares at 30 June 2017 was $13.37 (2016: $14.53). Note 4.1 provides details of the movement 
in the ordinary share capital during the year. 

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6.1 – SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (continued) 

Superannuation 
Group  entities  contribute  to  several  defined  contribution  superannuation  plans.  The  superannuation  contributions 
recognised as an employee expense in the Income Statement are detailed below: 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

Superannuation contributions recognised as an employee expense 

15,917 

14,678 

6.2 – DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE DISCLOSURES 

Information  regarding  individual  directors’  and  executives’  compensation  and  some  equity  instruments  disclosures, 
as permitted by the Corporations Regulations 2001, are provided in the Remuneration Report contained within the Directors’ 
Report. The relevant sections of the Remuneration Report are outlined below: 

Section of Remuneration Report 
Non-executive director remuneration 
CEO and other executive remuneration 
Fixed annual remuneration 
Variable remuneration – short term incentive 
Variable remuneration – long term incentive 
Employment contracts 
Directors’ and executives’ position and period of responsibility 
Directors’ and executives’ remuneration 
Performance rights holdings and transactions 
Performance share holdings and transactions 
Equity holdings and transactions 

Directors’ Report page reference 
17 
18 
18 
18 
19 
21 
23 
24 
28 
29 
30 

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S E C T I O N   6   –   E M P L O Y E E   B E N E F I T S   A N D   R E L A T E D   P A R T Y   T R A N S A C T I O N S  

6.2 – DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE DISCLOSURES (continued) 

Key management personnel remuneration 
The key management personnel remuneration included in employee expenses is as follows: 

Employee benefits 
Short term   
Post-employment 
Termination payments 
Equity compensation 
Other long term 

2017 
$ 

2016 
$ 

9,842,862 
54,645 
1,959,618 
4,111,152 
208,077 
16,176,354 

7,782,816 
187,510 
 
2,059,611 
131,347 
10,161,284 

Other transactions with the Company or its controlled entities 
AG  Rydge  is  a  director  of  Carlton  Investments  Limited.  Carlton  Investments  Limited  rents  office  space  from  a  controlled 
entity. Rent is charged to Carlton Investments Limited at a market rate. Rent and office service charges received during the 
year were $20,240 (2016: $21,057). The Company holds shares in Carlton Investments Limited. Dividends received during the 
year from Carlton Investments Limited totalled $780,420 (2016: $704,799). 

AG Rydge paid rent, levies and other costs to Group entities during the year amounting to $98,527 (2016: $96,764). Rent is 
charged to AG Rydge at market rates. 

A  controlled  entity  has  entered  into  a  lease  agreement  for  a  cinema  complex  in  Townsville  with  an  entity  related  to 
KG Chapman. Rent paid under the lease is at market rates. 

Apart  from  the  details  disclosed  in  the  Remuneration  Report,  no  KMP  has  entered  into  a  material  contract  with  the 
Group  since  the  end  of  the  previous  year  and  there  were  no  material  contracts  involving  directors’  interests  existing  at 
reporting date. 

From  time  to  time,  KMP  of  the  Group,  or  their  related  parties,  may  purchase  goods  or  services  from  the  Group. 
These  purchases  are  usually  on  the  same  terms  and  conditions  as  those  granted  to  other  Group  employees.  Where  the 
purchases are on terms and conditions more favourable than those granted to other Group employees, the resulting benefits 
form part of the total remuneration outlined within the Remuneration Report. 

6.3 – RELATED PARTIES 

Relationships with associates 
Transactions  with  associates  were  receipt  of  property  rentals  from  associates  of  $57,000  (2016:  $55,000)  and  costs  of 
$104,000 (2016: $102,000) paid on behalf of an associate, $nil (2016: $nil) of which is refundable by that associate. 

Refer also to Notes 3.1 and 5.3. 

Relationships with joint ventures and joint operation partners 
Refer to Note 5.3. 

Key management personnel 
Disclosures relating to directors of the Company and named executives are set out in the Remuneration Report contained 
within the Directors’ Report, and in Note 6.2. 

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S E C T I O N   7   –   O T H E R   I N F O R M A T I O N  

This section contains other information required to be disclosed by accounting standards. 

7.1 – COMMITMENTS AND LEASES 

The Group leases various properties, including cinema sites, under operating leases. The leases typically run for periods up 
to  20  years,  with  varying  terms,  escalation  clauses  and  renewal  or  extension  options.  The  head  lease  in  respect  of  the 
Thredbo Village and ski area is for a longer period, being 50 years from 29 June 2007. 

A  small  number  of  leases  have  commitments  in  respect  of  contingent  rental  payments  which  arise  when  the  operating 
performance of a site exceeds a pre-determined amount. Also, there are rentals which are determined as the higher of a 
base rental and a fixed percentage of a defined amount reflecting the operating performance of a site or a base rental plus 
a fixed percentage of the net profit from the site. Contingent rental payments recognised as an expense in the period for 
the Group amounted to $6,907,000 (2016: $7,924,000). 

Payments  made  under  operating  leases  are  charged  to  profit  or  loss  in  equal  instalments  over  the  accounting  periods 
covered by the lease term, except where an alternative basis is more representative of the pattern of benefits to be derived 
from the leased property. Lease incentives, for example a rent-free period on commencement of a lease, are deferred and 
recognised  over  the  lease  term  on  a  straight-line  basis.  Deferred  lease  incentives  are  recognised  within  other  liabilities 
in  the  Statement  of  Financial  Position.  Operating  lease  rental  expense  (including  contingent  rent)  for  the  year  ended 
30 June 2017 was $136,516,000 (2016: $137,395,000). 

The Group does not have finance lease or hire purchase arrangements either as a lessor or a lessee. 

Lease commitments for future years are set out below: 

Operating lease commitments – as lessee 
Future minimum operating lease rentals not provided for and payable: 
Within one year 
Later than one year but not later than five years 
Later than five years 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

96,737 
279,791 
214,146 
590,674 

97,474 
284,673 
245,449 
627,596 

The Group receives rental income from a number of properties, both leased and owned. With the exception of sub-leases 
under the Thredbo head lease, leases are for periods ranging between one to 15 years and have varying terms, escalation 
clauses and renewal or extension options. There are approximately 700 sub-leases under the Thredbo head lease. Thredbo 
sub-leases  consist  of  long  term  accommodation  sub-leases  for  holiday  apartments,  chalets  and  lodges  and  also  retail 
premises. Long term accommodation sub-leases are typically for periods mirroring the head lease, which was renewed for a 
further 50 year period from 29 June 2007. 

Operating lease rental income for future years is set out below: 

Sub-lease receivables – as lessor 
Future lease receivables in relation to sub-leases of property space under operating 
leases not recognised and receivable: 
Within one year 
Later than one year but not later than five years 
Later than five years 

Operating leases – as lessor 
Future operating lease rentals for owned properties not recognised and receivable: 
Within one year 
Later than one year but not later than five years 
Later than five years 

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2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

10,654 
32,872 
238,959 
282,485 

14,334 
49,474 
21,689 
85,497 

10,755 
35,740 
246,251 
292,746 

12,358 
46,657 
33,036 
92,051 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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7.2 – CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 

Claims for personal injury 
The nature of the Group’s operations results in claims for personal injury being received from time to time. The directors 
believe  that  the  outcome  of  any  current  claims  outstanding,  which  are  not  provided  against  in  the  financial  statements, 
will not have a significant impact on the operating result of the Group in future reporting periods. 

The directors are of the opinion that provisions are not required in respect of these matters, as it is not probable that a 
future  sacrifice  of  economic  benefits  will  be  required  or  the  amount  is  not  capable  of  reliable  measurement  at  balance 
date. 

7.3 – RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT FOR THE YEAR TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

Reconciliation of profit for the year to net cash provided by operating activities 

Profit for the year 

110,819 

130,248 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

Adjustments for: 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Profit on sale of non-current assets 
Net impairment adjustment 
Fair value decrement/(increment) of investment properties 
Equity accounted investment dividends 
Share of equity accounted investees’ net profit 
Share-based payments expense  
Receivables impairment adjustment 
Unrealised foreign exchange losses/(gains) 
(Decrease)/increase in income taxes payable 
Net cash provided by operating activities before change in assets and 
liabilities 

Change in assets and liabilities adjusted for effects of consolidation of controlled 
entities acquired/disposed during the year: 
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables 
Decrease/(increase) in inventories 
(Increase)/decrease in prepayments and other current assets 
Increase in deferred tax items 
Increase in trade and other payables 
Increase in provisions 
Decrease in other liabilities 
Increase in deferred revenue 
Increase in financing costs payable 

Net cash provided by operating activities 

73,605 
(5) 
10,986 
250 
3,692 
(2,684) 
8,042 
(128) 
369 
(19,009) 

69,501 
(18,860) 
11,703 
(580) 
2,415 
(2,273) 
4,991 
387 
(123) 
3,988 

185,937 

201,397 

(16,445) 
12,307 
(1,178) 
(1,853) 
7,477 
1,573 
(1,303) 
2,156 
10 

188,681 

8,538 
(12,335) 
7,659 
(1,303) 
3,892 
3,669 
(963) 
1,872 
44 

212,470 

Cash flows are included in the Statement  of Cash Flows on a gross basis. The GST  or equivalent tax components of cash 
flows  arising  from  investing  and  financing  activities  which  are  recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  taxation  authorities  are 
classified as operating cash flows. 

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7.4 – AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION 

Audit services: 
Auditors of the Group – KPMG Australia 

Audit and review of financial statements 
Other assurance services 

Overseas KPMG firms 

Audit and review of financial statements 
Other assurance services 

Other auditors 

Audit and review of financial statements 
Other assurance services 

Other services: 
Auditors of the Group – KPMG Australia 

Tax compliance and advice 
Other services 

Overseas KPMG firms 

Tax compliance and advice 

Other auditors 

Tax compliance and advice 
Other services 

7.5 – PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURES 

2017 
$ 

2016 
$ 

1,187,000 
146,756 

438,000 
86,192 
1,857,948 

57,618 
 
57,618 

1,157,000 
110,368 

404,000 
20,083 
1,691,451 

68,798 
68,326 
137,124 

1,915,566 

1,828,575 

263,949 
172,016 
435,965 

207,815 
139,276 
347,091 

362,039 

251,800 

3,663 
75,029 
78,692 
876,696 

2,154 
16,890 
19,044 
617,935 

As  at,  and  throughout  the  financial  year  ended,  30  June  2017,  the  parent  entity  of  the  Group  was  EVENT  Hospitality  & 
Entertainment Limited. 

Results of parent entity 
Profit for the year 
Other comprehensive income for the year 
Total comprehensive income for the year 

Financial position of parent entity at year end 
Current assets 
Total assets 

Current liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Net assets 

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2017 
$’000 

68,598 
4,895 
73,493 

646 
402,095 

9,175 
14,239 
387,856 

2016 
$’000 

62,719 
2,640 
65,359 

1,087 
420,760 

21,374 
27,562 
393,198 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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7.5 – PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURES (continued) 

Total equity of parent entity comprises: 
Share capital 
Available-for-sale financial assets revaluation reserve 
Share-based payments reserve 
Retained earnings 
Total equity 

Parent entity contingencies 
Details of contingent liabilities for the parent entity, which although considered remote, 
are as follows: 

Controlled entities 
The Company has guaranteed the obligations of some subsidiary entities in respect of a 
number  of  operating  lease  commitments.  Operating  lease  commitments  of  subsidiary 
entities that have been guaranteed are due: 
Not later than one year 
Later than one year but not later than five years 
Later than five years 

Joint ventures and joint operations 
The Company has guaranteed the obligations of some joint ventures and joint operations 
in respect of a number of operating lease commitments. Operating lease commitments 
of joint ventures and joint operations are due: 
Not later than one year 
Later than one year but not later than five years 
Later than five years 

2017 
$’000 

2016 
$’000 

219,126 
13,994 
29,820 
124,916 
387,856 

219,126 
14,091 
21,778 
138,203 
393,198 

50,938 
74,582 
43,735 
169,255 

49,347 
87,904 
60,286 
197,537 

34,368 
92,259 
117,433 
244,060 
413,315 

33,875 
101,026 
111,764 
246,665 
444,202 

Parent entity guarantees  
Subsidiaries 
The Company has entered into a Deed of Cross Guarantee with the effect that the Company guarantees debts in respect of 
most of its Australian incorporated subsidiaries. Further details of the Deed of Cross Guarantee and the subsidiaries subject 
to the deed, are disclosed in Note 7.7. 

Bank debt facilities 
The Company is a guarantor under the Group’s secured bank debt facilities, as disclosed in Note 4.4. 

7.6 – EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE 

Dividends 
For final dividends declared after 30 June 2017, refer to Note 4.2. 

Secured bank debt facilities 
The Group’s secured bank debt facilities were amended and restated on 15 August 2017. Details of the new facilities are set 
out in Note 4.4. 

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7.7 – DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE 

Pursuant to ASIC Corporations (Wholly-owned Companies) Instrument 2016/785, the wholly owned subsidiaries listed below 
are  relieved  from  the  Corporations  Act  2001  requirements  for  preparation,  audit  and  lodgement  of  financial  reports, 
and directors’ reports. 

It  is  a  condition  of  the  Instrument  that  the  Company  and  each  of  the  subsidiaries  enter  into  a  Deed  of  Cross  Guarantee. 
The effect of the deed is that the Company guarantees to each creditor, payment in full of any debt in the event of winding 
up  of  any  of  the  subsidiaries  under  certain  provisions  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001.  If  a  winding  up  occurs  under  other 
provisions of the Act, the Company will only be liable in the event that after six months any creditor has not been paid in full. 
The subsidiaries have also given similar guarantees in the event that the Company is wound up. 

The subsidiaries subject to the deed are: 

Atura Hotels and Resorts Pty Limited 
Birch, Carroll & Coyle Limited 
Bryson Hotel Pty Limited 
Canberra Theatres Limited 
Edge Digital Technology Pty Limited 
Elsternwick Properties Pty Limited 
Event Cinema Entertainment Pty Limited 
Event Cinemas (Australia) Pty Limited 
Event Hotels and Resorts Pty Limited 
Glenelg Theatres Pty Limited 
Greater Entertainment Pty Limited 
Greater Occasions Australia Pty Limited 
Greater Union International Holdings Pty Limited 
Greater Union Nominees Pty Limited 
Greater Union Screen Entertainment Pty Limited 
Greattheatre Pty Limited 
GUO Investments (WA) Pty Limited 
Gutace Holdings Pty Limited 
Haparanda Pty Limited 
Haymarket’s Tivoli Theatres Pty Limited 
Kidsports Australia Pty Limited 
Kosciuszko Thredbo Pty Limited 

Kvarken Pty Limited 
Lakeside Hotel Pty Limited 
Mamasa Pty Limited 
Noahs Limited 
Northside Gardens Hotel Pty Limited 
Pantami Pty Limited 
203 Port Hacking Road Pty Limited 
QT Hotels and Resorts Pty Limited 
QT Resort Port Douglas Pty Limited 
RQ Motels Pty Limited 
Rydges Bankstown Pty Limited 
Rydges Cronulla Pty Limited 
Rydges Hotels Limited 
Sonata Hotels Pty Limited 
Tannahill Pty Limited 
The Geelong Theatre Company Limited 
The Greater Union Organisation Pty Limited 
Thredbo Resort Centre Pty Limited 
Tourism & Leisure Pty Limited 
Western Australia Cinemas Pty Limited 
Zollverein Pty Limited. 

A  consolidated  Statement  of  Comprehensive  Income  and  a  consolidated  Statement  of  Financial  Position,  comprising  the 
Company  and  controlled  entities  which  are  a  party  to  the  deed,  after  eliminating  all  transactions  between  parties  to  the 
deed, for the year ended, and as at, 30 June 2017 respectively is set out on the following page: 

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7.7 – DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE (continued) 

Statement of Comprehensive Income 
Profit before tax 
Income tax expense 
Profit for the year 
Retained earnings at the beginning of the year 
Dividends paid 
Retained earnings at the end of the year 

Statement of Financial Position 
ASSETS 
Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Prepayments and other current assets 
Total current assets 
Non-current assets 
Receivables 
Loans to controlled entities 
Other financial assets  
Available-for-sale financial assets 
Investments in controlled entities 
Investments accounted for using the equity method 
Property, plant and equipment 
Investment properties 
Goodwill and other intangible assets 
Deferred tax assets 
Other non-current assets 
Total non-current assets 
Total assets 
LIABILITIES 
Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Other loans and borrowings 
Current tax liabilities 
Provisions 
Deferred revenue 
Other current liabilities 
Total current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
Loans from controlled entities 
Other loans and borrowings 
Provisions 
Deferred revenue 
Total non-current liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Net assets 
EQUITY 
Share capital 
Reserves 
Retained earnings 
Total equity 

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2017 
$’000 
110,283 
(35,315) 
74,968 
596,777 
(81,886) 
589,859 

29,541 
29,943 
15,627 
7,579 
82,690 

1,519 
188,506 
1,392 
19,928 
71,227 
8,400 
926,004 
68,250 
74,034 
2,979 
2,158 
1,364,397 
1,447,087 

68,715 
324,059 
2,352 
17,193 
56,358 
2,216 
470,893 

103,053 
859 
7,339 
5,936 
117,187 
588,080 
859,007 

219,126 
50,022 
589,859 
859,007 

2016 
$’000 
144,386 
(42,135) 
102,251 
586,045 
(91,519) 
596,777 

27,412 
18,921 
28,917 
5,905 
81,155 

1,052 
176,079 
1,392 
20,067 
71,227 
9,236 
747,219 
68,500 
73,329 
1,341 
2,496 
1,171,938 
1,253,093 

67,022 
– 
18,153 
16,636 
54,948 
2,643 
159,402 

25,982 
198,652 
6,349 
4,332 
235,315 
394,717 
858,376 

219,126 
42,473 
596,777 
858,376 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. 

In the opinion of the directors of EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited: 

D I R E C T O R S ’   D E C L A R A T I O N  

(a) 

the consolidated financial statements and notes that are set out on pages 33 to 89 and the Remuneration Report 
in the Directors’ Report set out on pages 17 to 30, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

(i) 

(ii) 

giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2017 and of its performance for the 
financial year ended on that date; and 

complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and 
the Corporations Regulations 2001; and 

(b) 

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

2. 

There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company and the Group entities identified in Note 7.7 to the financial 
statements will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are or may become subject to by virtue of the 
Deed of Cross Guarantee between the Company and those subsidiaries pursuant to ASIC Corporations (Wholly-owned 
Companies) Instrument 2016/785. 

3. 

The  directors  have  received  the  declarations  required  by  section  295A  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001  from  the  Chief 
Executive Officer and the Director Finance & Accounting for the year ended 30 June 2017. 

4. 

The directors draw attention to Note 1.2 to the financial statements, which includes a statement of compliance with 
International Financial Reporting Standards. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors: 

AG Rydge 
Director 

JM Hastings 
Director 

Dated at Sydney this 24th day of August 2017. 

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Independent Auditor’s Report

To the shareholders of Event Hospitality & Entertainment Limited 

Report on the audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion 

We have audited the Financial Report of 
Event Hospitality & Entertainment Limited 
(the Company). 

In our opinion, the accompanying Financial 
Report of the Company is in accordance 
with the Corporations Act 2001, including:  

(cid:120)  giving a true and fair view of the 

Group’s financial position as at 30 June 
2017 and of its financial performance for 
the year ended on that date; and 

(cid:120) 

complying with Australian Accounting 
Standards and the Corporations 
Regulations 2001. 

The Financial Report comprises:  

(cid:120)  Consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 

June 2017 

(cid:120)  Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other 

comprehensive income, Consolidated statement of 
changes in equity, and Consolidated statement of cash 
flows for the year then ended 

(cid:120)  Notes including a summary of significant accounting 

policies 

(cid:120)  Directors’ Declaration. 

The Group consists of the Company and the entities it 
controlled at the year-end or from time to time during the 
financial year. 

Basis for opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. We believe that the audit 
evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit 
of the Financial Report section of our report.  

We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements 
of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional 
Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the Financial Report in Australia. We have fulfilled our 
other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 

KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG 
network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG 
International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under 
Professional Standards Legislation. 

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Key Audit Matters 

The Key Audit Matters we identified are: 

(cid:120)  Asset valuation – Hotel and Cinema 
Property, Plant and Equipment 
Assets 

Key Audit Matters are those matters that, in our 
professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit 
of the Financial Report of the current period.  

These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of 
the Financial Report as a whole, and in forming our opinion 
thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these 
matters. 

Asset valuation – Hotel and Cinema Property, Plant and Equipment Assets  

Refer to Note 3.3 to the Financial Report 

The key audit matter 

How the matter was addressed in our audit 

This is a key audit matter due to: 

Our procedures included: 

(cid:120) 

(cid:120) 

the significant value of property, plant and 
equipment (being 76% of total assets); and 

the high level of judgement required by us in 
assessing the significant judgements used by 
the Group to determine the carrying value of 
property, plant and equipment. 

The Group use a combination of external 
independent valuation experts and internal 
analysis to determine asset valuations. Internal 
analysis is the preparation of value in use models 
on an individual hotel, cinema site or collections 
thereof into a cash generating unit (‘CGU’).  

There are a number of judgements, made by the 
Group and their external independent valuation 
experts when estimating the recoverable value of 
these assets, some more complex as they are 
dependent on assumptions about the future, such 
as revenue and cost growth rates and discount 
rates. Examples of specific judgments made in 
relation to hotel asset valuation include forecasted 
occupancy and room rates. Examples of specific 
judgements made in relation to cinema valuation 
include forecasted ticket and merchandising 
revenue. For each asset valuation, the geographic 
location and local economic conditions, such as 
the decline in mining activity in central 
Queensland, are also taken into consideration 
when assessing the carrying value. 

These forward-looking estimations and the current 
market conditions increase the range of possible 
outcomes and the complexity for the audit. 

(cid:120)  Evaluating the Group’s asset valuation assessment 
process and tested controls such as the review 
and approval of forecasts; 

(cid:120)  Assessing management’s determination of the 

Group’s CGUs based on our understanding of the 
Group’s business. We also analysed the internal 
reporting of the Group to assess how result 
streams are monitored and reported, and the 
implications to CGU identification in accordance 
with the accounting standards; 

(cid:120)  Evaluating all external independent valuations 

obtained by the Group regarding the carrying value 
of hotel and cinema assets at reporting date by 
assessing the valuation methodology adopted, the 
data used by the valuers and competence of 
valuers. We evaluated the appropriateness of the 
valuation approach adopted considering revaluation 
requirements of the accounting standard and 
industry practice. We compared key amounts in 
the independent expert’s valuation to a 
combination of board approved budgets and 
business forecast plans. To assess competency of 
the valuer we consider evidence of capability and 
objectivity along with the nature and scope of work 
that the valuer was engaged by the Group to 
complete. 

(cid:120)  Assessing the accuracy of previous forecasting to 
inform our evaluation of forecasts included in the 
value in use models. We applied increased 
scepticism to current period forecasts in areas 
where previous forecasts were not achieved 
and/or where future uncertainty is greater, volatility 
is expected, or specific local conditions are 

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present;

(cid:120)  Assessing the accuracy of previous occupancy, 
room rates, ticketing and merchandise revenue, 
cost and capital expenditure forecasts to inform 
our evaluation of the Group’s ability to forecast 
accurately.  We corroborated forecasts with 
external data, such as forecast tourism visitation 
and box office scheduling; 

(cid:120)  Performing sensitivity analysis on those CGU’s 

with a higher risk of impairment in two main areas 
being the discount rate and terminal growth 
assumptions; and 

(cid:120)  Comparing carrying values with recent market 
transactions to further challenge assumptions 
within management’s internal valuations. 

Other Information 

Other Information is financial and non-financial information in Event Hospitality & Entertainment Limited’s 
annual reporting which is provided in addition to the Financial Report and the Auditor's Report. The Directors 
are responsible for the Other Information.  

Our opinion on the Financial Report does not cover the Other Information and, accordingly, we do not 
express an audit opinion or any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the 
Remuneration Report. 

In connection with our audit of the Financial Report, our responsibility is to read the Other Information. In 
doing so, we consider whether the Other Information is materially inconsistent with the Financial Report or 
our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. 

We are required to report if we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this Other Information, and 
based on the work we have performed on the Other Information that we obtained prior to the date of this 
Auditor’s Report we have nothing to report. 

Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report 

The Directors are responsible for: 

(cid:120)  preparing the Financial Report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting 

Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 

(cid:120) 

implementing necessary internal control to enable the preparation of a Financial Report that gives a true 
and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error 

(cid:120)  assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. This includes disclosing, as applicable, 
matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless they either 
intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.  

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Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report 

Our objective is: 

(cid:120) 

(cid:120) 

to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Report as a whole is free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and  

to issue an Auditor’s Report that includes our opinion.  

Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in 
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. 

Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. They are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, 
they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this 
Financial Report. 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report is located at the Auditing and 
Assurance Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_files/ar2.pdf. This description 
forms part of our Auditor’s Report. 

Report on the Remuneration Report 

Opinion 

Directors’ responsibilities 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of 
Event Hospitality & Entertainment Limited 
for the year ended 30 June 2017, complies 
with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 
2001. 

The Directors of the Company are responsible for the 
preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in 
accordance with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Our responsibilities 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 
16 to 30 of the Directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 
2017.  

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the 
Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in 
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. 

KPMG 

KPMG 

Anthony Travers 
Partner 

Sydney 
24 August 2017 

Tracey Driver 
Partner 

Sydney 
24 August 2017 

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S H A R E H O L D E R   I N F O R M A T I O N  

Additional  information  required  by  the  ASX  Listing  Rules  and  not  disclosed  elsewhere  in  the  Annual  Report  is  set 
out below: 

SHAREHOLDINGS (AS AT 25 AUGUST 2017) 

SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS 
The  names  of  substantial  shareholders  who  have  notified  the  Company  in  accordance  with  section  671B  of  the 
Corporations Act 2001 are: 

Shareholder 

Enbeear Pty Limited 

Carlton Investments Limited 

Perpetual Limited 

* Includes Carlton Investments Limited holding. 

Number of ordinary shares held 

56,598,377*-- 

56,588,377 

21,113,669 

VOTING RIGHTS 
Ordinary shares 
There were 7,075 holders of ordinary shares of the Company. The voting rights attaching to the ordinary shares, set out in 
clause 7.8(a) of the Company’s Constitution, are: 

“Subject  to  this  constitution  and  to  any  rights  or  restrictions  attached  to  any  shares  or  class  of  shares,  at  a  general 
meeting: 

(1) 

on a show of hands, every member present has one vote; and 

(2) 

on a poll, every member present has one vote for each share held as at the Record Time by the member entitling 
the member to vote, except for partly paid shares, each of which confers on a poll only the fraction of one vote 
which  the  amount  paid  (not  credited)  on  the  shares  bears  to  the  total  amounts  paid  and  payable 
(excluding amounts credited) on the share. An amount paid in advance of a call is disregarded for this purpose.” 

Options 
There were no outstanding options of the Company as at 25 August 2017. 

DISTRIBUTION OF SHAREHOLDERS 

1 – 1,000 

1,001 – 5,000 

5,001 – 10,000 

10,001 – 100,000 

100,001 and over 

Number of 
shareholders 

3,673 

2,340 

512 

506 

44 

Number of 
shares held 

1,592,264 

5,672,490 

3,671,543 

12,888,957 

136,734,669 

7,075 

160,559,923 

The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel is 302. 

UNQUOTED ORDINARY SHARES 
There were 1,163,111 unquoted ordinary shares issued pursuant to the employee share plans. The shares were held by 
142 holders. The unquoted ordinary shares have been included within the distribution of shareholders table above. 

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S H A R E H O L D E R   I N F O R M A T I O N  

TWENTY LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS 
The names of the 20 largest shareholders of the quoted shares are: 

Enbeear Pty Limited 

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 

Eneber Investment Company Limited 

JP Morgan Nominees Australia Limited 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 

Alphoeb Pty Limited 

The Manly Hotels Pty Limited 

Carlton Hotel Limited 

National Nominees Limited 

Mr Alan Graham Rydge 

BNP Paribas Noms Pty Limited (DRP) 

Argo Investments Limited 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited (Colonial First State Investment Account) 

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Limited (Agency Lending DRP Account) 

Australian United Investment Company Limited 

TN Phillips Investments Pty Limited 

Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited 

Milton Corporation Limited 

Netwealth Investments Limited (Wrap Services Account) 

RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited (VFA Account) 

Number of 
shares held 

Percentage of 
capital held 

   32,134,031  

   20,925,269  

   19,777,772  

   11,364,094  

      7,373,349  

      6,027,315  

      5,732,812  

      5,276,103  

      4,034,280  

      3,824,163  

      2,594,408  

      2,272,387  

      2,020,802  

      1,839,711  

      1,500,000  

      1,346,000  

      1,030,258  

      1,010,921  

         771,234  

         649,591  

20.01% 

13.03% 

12.32% 

7.08% 

4.59% 

3.75% 

3.57% 

3.29% 

2.51% 

2.38% 

1.62% 

1.42% 

1.26% 

1.15% 

0.93% 

0.84% 

0.64% 

0.63% 

0.48% 

0.40% 

131,504,500 

81.90% 

ON-MARKET BUY-BACK 
There is no current on-market buy-back. 

SECURITIES EXCHANGE 
EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited, incorporated and domiciled in Australia, is a publicly listed company limited by 
shares. Shares are listed on the ASX under the code EVT. 

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O T H E R   I N F O R M A T I O N  

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 
The Annual General Meeting will be held at 10:00am on Friday 20 October 2017 at:  

Event Cinemas 
505 – 525 George Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 

REGISTERED OFFICE 
478 George Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 

Telephone 
Facsimile 

+61 2 9373 6600 
+61 2 9373 6534 

www.evt.com 

SHARE REGISTRY 
Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited 
Level 4  
60 Carrington Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 

GPO Box 2975 
Melbourne VIC 3001 

Telephone 
Facsimile 

1300 850 505 
+61 3 9473 2500 

www.computershare.com 

For more information on EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment Limited, please refer to our website at www.evt.com. 

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