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EVZ Limited and Controlled Entities Annual Report 2013

CONTENTS

CORPORATE DIRECTORY

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

CEO’S REPORT

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

DIRECTORS’ REPORT - REMUNERATION REPORT

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS

ADDITIONAL SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

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Corporate Directory

DIRECTORS
Max Findlay (Non-Executive Chairman)
Graham Burns (Non-Executive Director)
Rob Edgley (Non-Executive Director)
Raelene Murphy (appointed 28/9/12) (Non-Executive Director)

M Findlay, Chairman       G Burns                            R Edgley                          R Murphy

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Scott Farthing (appointed 24/9/12)

S Farthing

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER and 
COMPANY SECRETARY
Ian Wallace

REGISTERED & PRINCIPAL OFFICE
15 Clifford Street
HUNTINGDALE  VIC  3166
Telephone: (03) 9545 5288
Facsimile: (03) 9558 9944
Email: corporate@evz.com.au

 SHARE REGISTRY
Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd
452 Johnston Street,
ABBOTSFORD.  VIC.  3067
Telephone: 1300 137 328
Facsimile: 1300 137 341

AUDITORS
Advantage Advisors
Level 7
114 William Street
MELBOURNE  Vic  3000

BANKERS
Commonwealth Bank of Australia

STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING
Australian Securities Exchange Limited
(Home Exchange – Melbourne)
ASX Code:  EVZ

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Chairman’s Report

The  2013  financial  year  for  EVZ  Limited  was  a  period  of  profitable  stabilisation  and  setting  the 
foundations for growth in coming years. 

In the year, the company reduced its revenue slightly to $57.2M (FY12: $62.6M) with earnings before
interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation increasing to $3.16M (FY12: $0.85M).

In competitive market conditions operations have stabilised after a period of restructure to enter a 
renewal phase with a new CEO.  Scott Farthing commenced as our CEO in September 2012 leading
the  operations  of  the  company  to  deliver  growth  across  all  market  sectors  in  addition  to  the 
implementation of the clean energy strategy developed by the Board.   

As the energy strategy continues to be progressed, the Board is committed to executing a program
of  change  promoting  growth  across  all  of  the  businesses  to  ensure  reliable  future  growth  in 
conjunction with our senior staff.

In particular, I am pleased to report that:
• the Syfon business continues its geographic expansion into Western Australia and Asia with 

positive results already being achieved. 

• Brockman has recently undergone management change, with a view to greater penetration in

other geographic and industry sectors. The new General Manager is having immediate success
with a significant increase in the tender pipeline.

• a concerted and successful marketing focus has also been implemented within the TSF 
Maintenance business which has provided a number of new contracts and an improved 
recurring revenue base for the Group.

• the Melbourne Airport project in TSF Engineering has commenced construction and TSF 

Engineering continues to expand its tender pipeline.

Our work in hand has increased during the year by more than 40% giving rise to further stability as
these projects are successfully executed.   The management teams in each of our businesses are
working with stronger operational processes to deliver more consistently to our clients.

Strategic Development
During  the  year  the  Board  developed  a  strategy  to  invest  in  growing  a  clean  energy  business 
focusing on the Co-generation and Tri-generation sector and recurring revenue streams from the 
associated  operating  and  maintenance.    Co-generation  and  Tri-generation  systems  provide  an 
alternative low cost and environmentally sustainable source of energy to large electricity consumers
in Australia’s manufacturing and building sectors. Greater certainty in environmental policy with the
new Federal Government is likely to expand investment in the clean energy industry.  During the year,
we commenced the design and construction of a major tri-generation plant for Melbourne Airport.
This project, coupled with the award- winning Charlestown Square Shopping Centre tri-generation
project, demonstrates our capability on which we can grow to become the leading provider in this 
sector.

Reinvesting for Growth
As part of repositioning itself for growth, EVZ is focusing on a debt reduction regime along with 
rebuilding cash reserves to fund investment in its profitable and growth businesses. The Directors
have therefore determined that it would be financially prudent to not pay a dividend for FY13.  The
Board’s goal of delivering a sustainable dividend stream reflecting the earnings profile and capital
needs of EVZ’s businesses remains a top priority.

Appointment of new Director
During the year Raelene Murphy was appointed to the Board as a Non-Executive Director.  Raelene
is  a  Director  of  333  Management,  a  consultancy  specialising  in  the  provision  of  management 
capability for operational, strategic and financial advice. Her background is in managing diverse
groups and financial and operational improvement, both as an advisor and in CEO and CFO roles
across a number of industry sectors, including building and construction in the private and public
arena.

Conclusion
Lastly, I would like to thank our shareholders for their continued support over the past twelve months
as the Company continues to restructure itself building foundations and reinvesting in growth to 
create  a  more  profitable  business.    Market  conditions  have  been  and  continue  to  remain  very 
difficult.  However, the operational initiatives implemented over FY13 have put EVZ on a much better
footing to respond, take advantage of growth opportunities, and increase shareholder value.

Max Findlay
Chairman

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CEO’s Report

I  am  pleased  to  report  that  EVZ  Limited  has  delivered  an  improved  financial  and  operational 
performance in 2013.

We are encouraged by the good progress made and return to profitability after a year of restructure
and  strategic  change.  The  results  show  an  improved  performance  derived  from  stronger 
operational management in conjunction with the introduction of our clean energy strategy. Lower 
revenues resulted from rationalisation in non-strategic sectors. 

The creation and early phase implementation of the clean energy strategy during the year has led to
new  market  opportunities  for  the  Group  in  the  manufacturing  and  building  sectors.  Our  energy 
generation offering allows large electricity consumers to gain substantial operating, financial and 
environmental benefits.  Increasing demand for clean, cost effective, reliable and environmentally
sensitive power generation options is evident confirming our strategic investment and future growth
prospects in the sector.

We have progressively improved the financial health of the business with a view to more deeply 
integrating  our  new  strategic  direction  and  making  further  operational  improvements  in  a  very 
competitive  marketplace.    Improved  project  management  accompanied  by  stronger  and  more 
frequent reporting is achieving more reliable time and cost outcomes feeding into greater client 
satisfaction.

Our safety performance continues to improve.  Our Safety for Life program is reaching out to staff 
at all levels reinforcing safety as our number one priority.  The conversations in our business are
changing to a heightened awareness of the hazards and management of our site activities to reduce
the risk of injury. 

Syfon Systems has continued to build strength in the water sector, gaining market share in the 
domestic market whilst building a stronger and more geographically diverse business in Asia. Our
strategic focus on the higher margin mega-projects sector in Asia is delivering profitable results that
are expected to increase further as our geographic expansion plan is executed.

The engineering sector, primarily through Brockman Engineering, faced competitive local market
conditions during the year. Our ongoing performance continues to be underpinned by long term 
operations and maintenance contracts accounting for more than one third of our annual revenue.
Recently commenced new management is providing strategic leadership in the business that is
specifically focusing on expanding our national project reach and capability that will derive profitable
growth.  EVZ  is  committed  to  further  investment  in  this  business  which  is  seen  as  a  significant 
contributor to shareholder value.

TSF Engineering has commenced delivery of the Melbourne Airport Tri-generation Plant that will 
provide clean energy to Melbourne’s international gateway from 2015. The project is a component 
in  the  transformation  to  the  clean  energy  generation  sector  that  is  expected  to  grow  as  the 
environmental  and  financial  benefits  of  co-generation  and  tri-generation  to  the  Australian 
manufacturing and large scale building sector become more widely recognised.

Looking ahead, we have started building foundations for the future.  There is more work to do and
with the continued commitment of our directors and staff results will build. 

Finally, I would like to thank all our directors and staff for their commitment and contribution over the
last year.  We are on a journey that will continue to position the company.

Scott Farthing 
Chief Executive Officer

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Directors’ Report

The Directors present their report on the financial statements of the Company and economic entity
for the year ended 30 June 2013.  In order to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act,
the Directors report as follows:

DIRECTORS
The following persons were Directors of the Company during the financial year and up to the date
of this report:

Maxwell FINDLAY
Graham BURNS
Robert EDGLEY 
Raelene MURPHY (appointed 28/9/12)
Peter JONES (resigned 28/8/12)

INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS
Details of the Directors of the Company in office at the date of this report are:

Maxwell Findlay
Appointed 14 May 2008 – Non-Executive Chairman.
Mr Findlay, age 69, was the Managing Director of Programmed Maintenance Services Limited from
1988 to 2008 and accumulated significant and relevant experience in the strategy, planning, 
management and marketing of a growing industrial organisation.

Mr Findlay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of
Company Directors.

Mr Findlay is a member of the Audit Committee, Nomination Committee and Remuneration 
Committee.

Interest in Shares: 1,644,500 ordinary shares.

Graham Burns
Appointed 1 February 2008 – Non-Executive Director.
Mr Burns, age 58, has extensive managerial skills and experience in the property, retail and 
manufacturing sectors.  He is currently the Chief Executive of Hunter Land which is a significant 
industrial developer in regional New South Wales.

Mr Burns is Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Nomination 
Committee.

Interest in Shares: 9,017,021 ordinary shares.

Robert Edgley
Appointed 26 August 2011 – Non-Executive Director.
Mr Edgley, age 48, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Monash University together with
a second degree in Japanese language.  Mr Edgley’s career has been predominantly focused in
International Finance and Investment Banking in Australia, the UK and throughout Asia.

Mr Edgley has significant experience and skills in strategic planning, performance management
and marketing and has proven abilities in building businesses.

Mr Edgley is a member of the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.

Interest in Shares: 3,341,232 ordinary shares.

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Directors’ Report

Raelene Murphy
Appointed 28 September 2012 – Non-Executive Director.
Ms Murphy, age 53, acted as the Interim CEO for EVZ from 10 February 2012 until the 
commencement of Scott Farthing as Group CEO on 24 September 2012.  

Ms Murphy specialises in the provision of management capability for operational, strategic and 
financial advice.  Her background is in managing diverse groups and financial and operational 
performance improvement across a number of industry sectors, including building and 
construction and in the private and public arena.

Ms Murphy has been appointed Chairperson of the Audit Committee and is a member of the 
Nomination Committee.

Interest in Shares:  42,500 ordinary shares.

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS
The following table sets out the number of Directors’ Meetings (including meetings of any committee
of Directors) held during the financial year and the number of meetings attended by each Director
(whilst they were a Director or Committee member):

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS
Total number of meetings held:

M Findlay – Chairman
G Burns
R Edgley
R Murphy (appointed 28/9/12)
P Jones (resigned 28/8/12)

No. Attended
14
14
14
9
3

REMUNERATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Total number of meetings held:

G Burns – Chairman
M Findlay
R Edgley (appointed 28/9/12)
P Jones (resigned 28/8/12)

No. Attended
4
4
2
1

14
No. Held Whilst a Director
14
14
14
9
3

4
No. Held Whilst a Member
4
4
2
1

AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Total number of meetings held:

R Murphy – Chairperson (appointed 28/9/12)
M Findlay
R Edgley 
P Jones – (resigned 28/8/12)

No. Attended
2
3
3
1

3
No. Held Whilst a Member
2
3
3
1

There were no meetings of the Nomination Committee held during the year.

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Directors’ Report

COMPANY SECRETARY
The Company Secretary is Ian Wallace.  Mr Wallace is a Chartered Accountant with accounting
and company secretarial experience in listed and unlisted companies.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The economic entity operates in the energy and engineering services sectors and its principal 
activities are:
• Design, installation and maintenance of clean energy solutions, base and back-up power 

generation equipment, communications equipment, marine installations and provision of mobile
generation capabilities.

• Design and installation of syfonic roof drainage systems to major buildings including airports,

shopping centres and sporting venues throughout Australia and South East Asia.

• Design, manufacture, service and maintenance of large steel tanks for use in the water, 

petrochemical and chemical industries.

• Design, construction, on-site installation, maintenance and shutdown engineering services to the
mining, wood chip, petrochemical, aluminium, glass, cement, defence and agriculture industries.

OPERATING RESULTS
The net profit for the economic entity for the year after income tax expense was $889,768 
compared to a net loss after income tax expense in 2012 of $14,149,900.

The FY2013 results show a significant improvement in performance derived from stronger 
operational management of each subsidiary business in conjunction with the introduction of the
clean energy strategy. Lower revenues resulted from rationalisation in non-strategic sectors 
resulting in improved earnings. 

Introduction of the clean energy strategy during the period has led to new project opportunities for
the Group in the manufacturing and building sectors. Clean energy generation offering allows large
electricity consumers to gain substantial operating, financial and environmental benefits. Increasing
demand for clean, cost effective, reliable and environmentally sensitive power generation options is
evident confirming strategic investment and future growth prospects in the sector.

Improved operational management and focused strategic business development has provided
gains in a competitive marketplace that are expected to continue in future years.

Syfon Systems has continued to build strength in the water sector, rapidly gaining market share in
the domestic market whilst building a stronger and more geographically diverse business in Asia.
The strategic focus on the higher margin mega-projects sector in Asia is delivering strong results
that are expected to increase further as the geographic expansion plan is executed.

The engineering sector, primarily through Brockman Engineering, met competitive local market
conditions during the year. Ongoing performance continues to be underpinned by long term 
operations and maintenance contracts accounting for more than one third of the annual revenue.
Recently commenced new management is providing strategic leadership in the business that will
specifically focus on expanding the geographic project reach and capability that will derive 
profitable growth. 

TSF Engineering has commenced delivery of the Melbourne Airport Tri-generation Plant that will
provide clean energy to Melbourne’s international gateway from 2015. The project is a component
in the transformation to the clean energy generation sector that is expected to grow as the 
environmental and financial benefits of co-generation and tri-generation to the Australian 
manufacturing and large scale building sector become more widely recognised.

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Directors’ Report 

DIVIDENDS
No dividends were declared or paid during the year. 

REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES
During the year under review the Company:
• Continued to roll out its clean energy strategy to targeted clients.
• Faced difficult trading conditions resulting from the prevailing economic conditions which have

resulted in delays in the awarding and commencement of contracted work.

• Continued to expand its customer, product and geographic base from an increased investment

in business development.

CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS
There was no change in the state of affairs.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
There have not been any matters or circumstances, other than those referred to in the financial
statements or notes thereto, that have arisen since the end of the financial year, that have 
significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the economic entity, the results
of those operations, or the state of affairs of the economic entity in future financial years after this
financial year.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
The Group will continue its focus on building its clean energy solutions strategy.  Introduction of the
clean energy strategy during the period has led to new project opportunities for the Group in the
manufacturing and building sectors. Clean energy generation offering allows large electricity 
consumers to gain substantial operating, financial and environmental benefits.  Increasing demand
for clean, cost effective, reliable and environmentally sensitive power generation options is evident
confirming strategic investment and future growth prospects in the sector.

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY
No proceedings have been brought or intervened in on behalf of the Company with leave of the
Court under Section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001.

SHARE OPTIONS
There are no share options.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
The economic entity is not subject to any significant environmental regulations under a 
Commonwealth, State or Territory Law.

INSURANCE OF OFFICERS
During the financial year the Company insured the Directors and Officers of the Company against
legal costs that may be brought against the Directors and Officers in their capacity as Officers of
the Company.  The policy provides for confidentiality with respect to its premium.

NON-AUDIT SERVICES
During the current and prior year there were no non-audit services provided by the 
Company’s Auditors.

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
As required under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, EVZ Limited has obtained an 
Independence Declaration from its auditors, Advantage Advisors.  This is included on page 23 
of this financial report.

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Directors’ Report - Remuneration Report

REMUNERATION REPORT
This report details the nature and amount of remuneration for each Director of EVZ Limited and for
key management personnel.

Remuneration policy
The remuneration policy of EVZ Limited has been designed to align Director and Executive 
remuneration with shareholder and business objectives by providing a fixed remuneration component
and where appropriate offering specific short and long-term incentives based on key performance
areas affecting the economic entity’s financial results.  The Board believes the remuneration policy
to be appropriate and effective in its ability to attract and retain the best Directors and Executives
to govern and manage the economic entity, as well as create goal congruence between Directors,
Executives and Shareholders.

Executive remuneration
The Board’s policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration for key senior 
Executives for the economic entity is as follows:
• The remuneration policy, setting the terms and conditions for Executive officers, was developed
by the Remuneration Committee and approved by the Board after seeking professional advice
where appropriate from independent external consultants.

• All Executives receive a base salary (which is based on factors such as length of service and 
experience), superannuation, fringe benefits and where appropriate performance incentives.  

The Remuneration Committee reviews Executive remuneration packages annually with reference to
the economic entity’s performance, each Executive’s performance and comparable information
from industry sectors and listed companies in similar industries.

The performance of each Executive is measured against criteria agreed with each Executive and is
based predominantly on forecast growth of the economic entity’s profits and shareholders’ value.
Bonuses and incentives will be linked to predetermined performance criteria.  The Board may,
however, exercise its discretion in relation to approving incentives, bonuses and options, and can
recommend changes to the Remuneration Committee’s recommendations.  Any changes must be
justified by reference to measurable performance criteria.  The policy is designed to attract the
highest calibre of Executives and reward them for performance that results in long-term growth in
shareholder wealth.

During the year to 30 June 2013 no incentives were paid to Executives of the economic entity
(2012: $Nil).

Executives receive a superannuation guarantee contribution as required by the Government and
do not receive any other retirement benefits.  Individuals may choose to sacrifice part of their salary
to increase payments towards superannuation.  All remuneration paid to Executives is valued at
the cost to the Company and expensed.

Director remuneration
The Board’s policy is to remunerate Non-Executive Directors at appropriate market rates. The 
Remuneration Committee recommends the fee structure for Non-Executive Directors which will be
determined by reference to market practice, duties performed, time, commitment and accountability.
Director fees are reviewed annually by the Remuneration Committee.

The Remuneration Committee may seek independent advice in determining appropriate fee 
structures for Directors.

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Directors’ Report - Remuneration Report

The maximum aggregate amount of fees payable to Non-Executive Directors is subject to approval
by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.  Fees for Non-Executive Directors are not linked to
the performance of the economic entity. However, to align Directors’ interests with shareholder 
interests, the Directors are encouraged to hold shares in the Company and may be able to participate
in any employee share/option plan introduced.

All remuneration paid to Directors is valued at the cost to the Company and expensed.

Shares and options issued as part of remuneration
Shareholders had previously approved the EVZ Directors’ and Employees’ Benefits Plan (the
“Plan”) which allows employees, Directors and others (“Eligible Persons”) to be granted shares,
options and performance rights in the Company. The object of this Plan is to help the Company 
recruit, reward, retain and motivate its employees and Directors.

Such shares, options and performance rights would be offered only to those Eligible Persons 
entitled to receive an invitation. Those Eligible Persons would be:
• a Director or Secretary of a Group Company;
• an employee in permanent full-time or permanent part-time employment of a Group Company;

or

• a contractor to a Group Company who is selected by the Board to participate in the Plan.

Invitations to Eligible Persons will be made by the Board and may be made subject to such 
conditions and rules as the Board determines, including:
• In the case of Options, the exercise period, the exercise price and the exercise conditions.
• In the case of Shares, the issue price payable on acceptance of the application by the Company

and issue of the shares and any other specific terms and conditions of issue.

• In the case of Performance Rights, the performance criteria and the performance period in which

those performance criteria must be satisfied.

The issue of any securities (including options or performance rights) issued to any Director or their
associates will still require shareholder approval under ASX Listing Rule 10.14.

The maximum number of shares issued pursuant to the Plan would be not more than 5% of the 
equity interests in the Company. 

During the year, 500,000 fully paid ordinary shares were issued under plan to Mr S Farthing.  
The shares, issued at 6.4 cents per share, related to an agreed allotment under the terms of an 
executed employment agreement with Mr Farthing.  Shares were issued following completion of
the necessary probationary period.

There were no other share-based payments in the year ended 30 June 2013.

Performance based remuneration
During the year to 30 June 2013, there was no performance based remuneration paid.

Company performance, Shareholder wealth and Directors’ and Executives’ remuneration
The remuneration policy has been tailored to increase goal congruence between shareholders and
Directors and Executives.

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Directors’ Report - Remuneration Report

Details of remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2013
The remuneration for each Director and each of key management personnel of the economic entity
during the year was as follows:

Directors 2013
M Findlay
G Burns
R Edgley
R Murphy (appointed 28/9/12)
P Jones (resigned 28/8/12)

Short Term 
Employee Benefits
Fees
Salary
$
$
120,000
-
45,000
-
45,000
-
33,750
-
7,500
-
251,250
-

Post Employment
Benefits
Superanuation Contributions
$
-
-
-
-
-
-

Directors 2012
M Findlay
P Jones 
G Burns
R Edgley (appointed 26/8/11)

-
-
-
-
-

110,000
45,000
45,000
38,188
238,188

-
-
-
-
-

Total
$
120,000
45,000
45,000
33,750
7,500
251,250

110,000
45,000
45,000
38,188
238,188

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Directors’ Report - Remuneration Report

Key management personnel of the economic entity

Short Term Employee Benefits

Post Employment
Benefits

Salary

2013
S Farthing (Chief Executive Officer – appointed 24/9/12)
I Wallace (Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary)
A Bellgrove (General Manager Syfon Systems Group)
M Goddard (General Manager Brockman Engineering Pty Ltd)
A Green (General Manager TSF Engineering Group)
C Flanagan (Manager, TSF Maintenance Pty Ltd)

$

275,792
218,946
266,643
251,178
239,942
180,435

Share based 
Remuneration
$
32,000
-
-
-
-
-

Non cash 
benefits
$
859
12,147
22,782
13,204
-
-

12,669
25,000
15,775
20,518
21,365
16,200

Superanuation 
Contributions
$

Termination 
Benefits
$

Total

$

321,320
256,093
305,200
284,900
261,307
196,635

1,625,455

-
-
-
-
-
-

-

1,432,936

32,000

48,992

111,527

Ms Murphy acted as interim Chief Executive Officer from 1 July 2012 to 24 September 2012.  Ms Murphy was engaged on a 
 contract basis through 333 Management Pty Ltd.  Fees paid to 333 Management Pty Ltd relating to Ms Murphy’s engagement as 
interim Chief Executive Officer were $77,172.  Further fees of $150,000 were paid/payable to 333 Consulting Management Pty Ltd
for other consulting services.

2012
A Powis (Chief Executive Officer – retired 23/3/12)
I Wallace (Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary)
A Bellgrove (General Manager Syfon Systems Group)
M Goddard (General Manager Brockman Engineering Pty Ltd
A Green (General Manager TSF Engineering Group) 
S Fairbairn (General Manager, EVZ Energy Pty Ltd)
J Gonzalez (General Manager, National Engineering Pty Ltd – 

retired 13/1/12) 

252,126
191,570
266,643
265,416
239,953
123,853
91,826

1,431,387

-
-
-
-

-

-

13,067
16,729
6,445
3,709
-
9,303
-

16,625
50,000
15,775
15,775
21,295
11,147
25,894

157,200
-
-
-

-
-

439,018
258,299
288,863
284,900
261,248
144,303
117,720

49,253

156,511

157,200

1,794,351

Ms Murphy acted as interim Chief Executive Officer from 4 February 2012.  Ms Murphy was engaged on a contract basis through
333 Management Pty Ltd.  Fees paid to 333 Management Pty Ltd relating to Ms Murphy’s engagement as interim Chief Executive
Officer were $252,166.

Remuneration and other terms of employment for key Executives are formalized in employment service agreements.  Each of these
agreements may provide for the provision of other benefits including car allowances.  These agreements have no fixed term.  There
are no other standard termination provisions excluding notice periods.  Notice periods are generally between three and six months.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.

Director - M Findlay

Signed at Melbourne this 20th day of September 2013.

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Corporate Governance Statement 
for the year ended 30 June 2013

Introduction
The board of EVZ Limited is committed to protecting shareholders’ interests and ensuring investors
are fully informed about the performance of the company’s business.  The directors have under-
taken to perform their duties with honesty, integrity, care and diligence, according to the law and in
a manner that reflects the highest standards of corporate governance.

The directors have established the processes to protect the interests and assets of shareholders
and to ensure the highest standard of integrity and corporate governance of the company.

The Australian Securities Exchange Corporate Governance Council sets out best practice 
recommendations including corporate governance practices and suggested disclosures. 
ASX Listing Rules require companies to disclose the extent to which they have complied with the
ASX recommendations and to give reasons for not following them.

Unless otherwise indicated, the best practice recommendations of the ASX Corporate Governance
Council, including corporate governance practices and suggested disclosures, have been
adopted by the company for the year ended 30 June 2013 as relevant to the size and complexity of
the company and its operations.  The board has adopted a formal board charter, audit committee
charter, remuneration committee charter, nomination committee charter, external communications
policy, continuous disclosure policy, securities trading policy and code of conduct for Directors
and Officers.

PRINCIPLE 1:  LAY A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT

Recommendation 1.1:  Companies should establish the functions reserved to the board
and those delegated to senior executives and disclose those functions

The EVZ Limited board charter sets out the function and responsibilities of the board.  The directors
of the company are accountable to shareholders for the proper management of business and affairs
of the company.

The key responsibilities of the board are to:
• establish, monitor and modify the corporate strategies of the company;
• ensure proper corporate governance;
• monitor and evaluate the performance of management of the company;
• ensure that appropriate risk management systems, internal control and reporting systems and

compliance frameworks are in place and are operating effectively;

• assess the necessary and desirable competencies of board members, review board succession
plans, evaluate its own performance and consider the appointment and removal of directors;
• consider executive remuneration and incentive policies, the company’s recruitment, retention

and termination policies and procedures for senior management and the remuneration 
framework for non-executive directors;

• monitor financial performance;
• approve decisions concerning the capital, including capital restructures, and dividend policy of

the company;  and

• comply with the reporting and other requirements of the law.

The board delegates responsibility for day-to-day management of the company to the chief 
executive officer (CEO), subject to certain financial limits.  The CEO must consult the board on
matters that are sensitive, extraordinary, of a strategic nature or matters outside the permitted 
financial limits.

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Corporate Governance Statement 
for the year ended 30 June 2013

Recommendation 1.2:  Companies should disclose the process for evaluating the 
performance of senior executives

The company has a duly appointed remuneration committee.  The committee operates pursuant to
the remuneration committee charter.  

The primary responsibilities of the remuneration committee are:
• Establish appropriate remuneration policies for directors, the CEO and other senior executives

which are effective in attracting and/or retaining the best directors and executives to monitor and
manage EVZ Limited, whilst ensuring goal congruence between shareholders, directors and ex-
ecutives.

• Ensuring appropriate disclosure of remuneration in line with the Corporations Act, ASX Listing

Rules and Corporate Governance guidelines.

All senior executives were reviewed during the financial year in accordance with the general
process of review.  In addition, pursuant to the board charter, the board conducted an annual re-
view of itself during the financial year, taking into account developments, trends and standards set
in the external market place.

PRINCIPLE 2:  STRUCTURE THE BOARD TO ADD VALUE

Recommendation 2.1:  A majority of the board should be independent directors

During the financial year, the board comprised of four directors, all of whom, including the chairman,
are non-executive and independent directors.  Profiles of the directors are set out in this annual 
report.  All directors are subject to retirement by rotation in accordance with the Company’s constitution
but may stand for re-election by the shareholders.

The composition of the board is determined by the board and, where appropriate, external advice is
sought.  The board has adopted the following principles and guidelines in determining the composition
of the board:

To be independent, a director ought to be non-executive and:
• not a current executive of the company;
• ideally not held an executive position in the company in the previous three years;
• not a nominee or associate of a shareholder holding more than 10% of the company’s shares;
• not significantly involved in the value chain of the organisation, either upstream or downstream;

and

• not a current advisor to the company receiving fees or some other benefit, except for approved 

director’s fees.

Recommendation 2.2:  The chair should be an independent director

The chairman, Max Findlay, is an independent director.  He is responsible for the leadership of the
board and he has no other positions that hinder the effective performance of this role.

Recommendation 2.3:  The roles of chair and CEO should not be exercised by the 
same individual

The role of chairman is held by Max Findlay whilst the role of CEO is held by Scott Farthing (from
24 September 2012) and by Raelene Murphy on an interim basis prior to that date.  

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Corporate Governance Statement 
for the year ended 30 June 2013

Recommendation 2.4:  The board should establish a nomination committee

The company has a duly appointed nomination committee.  The committee operates pursuant to a
nomination committee charter.  The charter sets out the responsibilities of the committee including
reviewing board succession plans to ensure an appropriate balance of skills and expertise, 
developing policies and procedures for the appointments of directors and identifying directors 
with appropriate qualifications to fill board committee vacancies.  The term of non-executive 
directorships is set out in the company’s constitution.

Given the size of the board, the board has determined it appropriate for the nomination committee
to consist of the full board of directors.

Recommendation 2.5:  Companies should disclose the process for evaluating the 
performance of the board, its committees and individual directors

The board and its committees undertook self-assessment in accordance with their relevant charters
during the financial year.  Max Findlay conducts annual one-on-one personal performance discussions
with each of the individual directors.

The board was provided with all company information it needed in order to effectively discharge its
responsibilities and were entitled to, and did, request additional information when considered 
necessary or desirable.

PRINCIPLE 3:  PROMOTE ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING

Recommendation 3.1:  Companies should establish a code of conduct and disclose the
code or a summary of the code to guide the directors, CEO, the chief financial officer
(CFO) and other key executives in responsible decision-making

The company has developed codes of conduct to guide all of the company’s employees, particularly
directors, the CEO, the CFO and other senior executives, in respect of ethical behaviour.  These
codes are designed to maintain confidence in the company’s integrity and the responsibility and
accountability of all individuals within the company for reporting unlawful and unethical practices.
These codes of conduct embrace such areas as:
• conflicts of interest
• corporate opportunities
• confidentiality
• fair dealing and trade practices
• protection of assets
• compliance with laws, regulations and industry codes
• ‘whistle-blowing’
• security trading
• commitment to and recognition of the legitimate interests of stakeholders

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Corporate Governance Statement 
for the year ended 30 June 2013

Recommendation 3.2:  Companies should establish a policy concerning trading in 
company securities by directors, senior executives and employees and disclose 
the policy

Directors and Officers are encouraged to be long-term holders of the company’s shares. For 
Directors and Officers, the company has adopted a formal securities trading policy.  Directors and
Officers may not deal in any of the company’s securities at any time if they have inside information.
A director or officer may not trade in securities during black-out periods as determined by the
board of directors.   These  periods generally  relate to  periods prior  to  the release to the ASX of
the half-yearly and annual results or where the directors are aware of any price sensitive information.
A director or officer may trade in securities at other times only if they are personally satisfied that
they are not in possession of inside information.

Directors and Officers must immediately advise the company secretary in writing of the details of
completed transactions.  Such notification is necessary whether or not prior authority has been 
required.  The secretary must maintain a register of securities transactions.  The company must
comply with its obligations to notify the ASX in writing of any changes in the holdings of securities
or interest in securities by directors.

PRINCIPLE 4:  SAFEGUARD THE INTEGRITY IN FINANCIAL REPORTING

Recommendation 4.1:  The board should establish an audit committee

The board-appointed audit committee operates in accordance with the audit committee charter.
The details of the committee meetings held during the year and attendance at those meetings are
detailed in the directors’ meeting schedule in the directors’ report.

Recommendation 4.2:  The audit committee should be structured so that it consists only
of non-executive directors, consists of a majority of independent directors, is chaired by
an independent chair, who is not chair of the board, and has at least three members

The composition of the company’s audit committee was consistent in all aspects relating to 
recommendation 4.1.  The audit committee consists of:
• Raelene Murphy (Chairperson) (appointed 28/9/12)
• Max Findlay
• Robert Edgley

Each of the members of the committee is an independent, non-executive director and the 
chairman of the committee is not the chairman of the board.  The CEO and the CFO/company 
secretary may attend the meetings at the invitation of the committee.

All members of the committee are financially literate (i.e. they are able to read and understand 
financial statements) and have an understanding of the industry in which the company operates.

The audit committee provides an independent review of:
• financial information produced by the company;
• the accounting policies adopted by the company;
• the effectiveness of the accounting and internal control systems and management reporting

which are designed to safeguard company assets;

• the quality of the external audit functions;
• external auditor’s performance and independence as well as considering such matters as 

replacing the external auditor where and when necessary;  and

18  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

• identifying risk areas.

Corporate Governance Statement 
for the year ended 30 June 2013

Recommendation 4.3:  The audit committee should have a formal charter

A formal audit committee charter has been adopted by the board.  This charter sets out the roles,
responsibilities, composition, structure and membership requirements of the audit committee.

PRINCIPLE 5:  MAKE TIMELY AND BALANCED DISCLOSURE

Recommendation 5.1:  Companies should establish written policies and procedures 
designed to ensure compliance with ASX Listing Rules disclosure requirements and 
to ensure accountability at a senior executive level for that compliance and disclose 
those policies

The board recognises that the company, as an entity listed on the ASX, has an obligation to make
timely and balanced disclosure in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Securities
Exchange Listing Rules and the Corporations Act 2001.  The board also is of the view that an 
appropriately informed shareholder base and market is essential to an efficient market for the 
company’s securities.  The board is committed to ensuring that shareholders and the market have
timely and balanced disclosure of matters concerning the company.  In demonstration of this 
commitment, the company has adopted a formal external communications policy including a 
continuous disclosure policy.

In order to ensure the company meets its obligations of timely disclosure of such information, the
company has adopted the following policies:
• immediate notification to the ASX of information concerning the company that a reasonable 

person would expect to have a material effect on the price or value of the company’s securities
as prescribed under listing rule 3.1, except where such information is not required to be 
disclosed in accordance with the exception provisions of the listing rules;

• the company has a website where all relevant information disclosed to the ASX will be promptly
placed on the website following receipt of confirmation from the ASX and, where it is deemed
desirable, released to the wider media;  and

• the company will not respond to market rumours or speculation, except where required to do so

under the listing rules.

Based on information provided to the company secretary by directors, officers and employees, the
company secretary is responsible for determining which information is to be disclosed and for the
overall administration of this policy.

PRINCIPLE 6:  RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS

Recommendation 6.1:  Companies should design a communications policy for promoting
effective communication with shareholders and encouraging their participation at general
meetings and disclose that policy

The board recognises that shareholders are the beneficial owners of the company and respects
their rights and is continually seeking ways to assist shareholders in the exercise of those rights.
The board also recognises that as owners of the company the shareholders may best contribute 
to the company’s growth, value and prosperity if they are appropriately informed. To this end the
board seeks to empower shareholders by:
• communicating effectively with shareholders;
• enabling shareholders to have access to balanced and understandable information about the

company and its operations;  and

• promoting shareholder participation in general meetings.

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 19

Corporate Governance Statement 
for the year ended 30 June 2013

All shareholders are entitled to receive a copy of the company’s annual report.  In addition, the
company’s website will provide opportunities to shareholders to access company announcements,
media releases and financial reports.

The board is committed to assisting shareholders’ participation in meetings and has adopted the
following measures:
• adoption of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s recommendation and guidelines as 

published in the Council’s Principles of Good Governance and Best Practice Recommendations
in respect of notices of meetings;  and

• ensuring that a representative of the company’s external auditor, subject to availability, is 

present at all annual general meetings and that shareholders have adequate opportunity to ask
questions of the auditor at that meeting concerning the audit and preparation and content of the
auditor’s report.

PRINCIPLE 7:  RECOGNISE AND MANAGE RISK

Recommendation 7.1:  Companies should establish policies for the oversight and 
management of material business risks and disclose a summary of those policies

The board has overall responsibility to all stakeholders for the identification, assessment, 
management and monitoring of the risks faced by the company. The company currently has 
informal policies and procedures for risk management but the audit committee seeks to ensure
compliance with regulatory requirements. The operational risks are managed at the senior 
management level and escalated to the board for direction where the issue is exceptional, 
non-recurring or may impose a material financial or operational burden on the company.  
The relatively small size of the company means that communication and decision-making is 
predominantly centralised allowing early identification of risks by senior management. It also 
allows senior management to respond to each risk as appropriate without the need for a written
risk management policy.

Recommendation 7.2:  The board should require management to design and implement
the risk management and internal control system to manage the company’s material 
business risks and report to it on whether those risks are being managed effectively.  
The board should disclose that management has reported to it as to the effectiveness 
of the company’s management of its material business risks

Given the relatively small and centralised management team, the nature of the business of the
company and that a majority of independent directors sits on the audit committee, the board is
continuously kept informed of the effectiveness of the company’s internal control systems.

The board continues to formalise risk management policies. In addition, the CEO and CFO 
have informed the board that the integrity of the financial statements is founded on a system of 
risk management and internal control which supports the policies adopted by the board and that
the company’s risk management and internal control system is operating effectively in all material 
respects to manage the company’s material business risks.

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Corporate Governance Statement 
for the year ended 30 June 2013

PRINCIPLE 8:  REMUNERATE FAIRLY AND RESPONSIBLY

Recommendation 8.1:  The board should establish a remuneration committee

The company has a duly appointed remuneration committee.  The committee operates pursuant to
the remuneration committee charter.  

The remuneration committee consists of:
• Graham Burns (Chairman)
• Max Findlay
• Rob Edgley (appointed 28/9/12)

The primary responsibilities of the remuneration committee are:
• Establish appropriate remuneration policies for directors, the CEO and other senior executives

which are effective in attracting and/or retaining the best directors and executives to monitor and
manage EVZ Limited, whilst ensuring goal congruence between shareholders, directors and 
executives.

• Ensuring appropriate disclosure of remuneration in line with the Corporations Act, ASX Listing

Rules and Corporate Governance guidelines.

Recommendation 8.2:  Companies should clearly distinguish the structure of non-executive
directors’ remuneration from that of executive directors and senior executives

Non-executive directors are remunerated by way of fees. They may receive options (subject to
shareholder approval) but there is no scheme for retirement benefits, other than statutory 
superannuation. Executives are paid a salary and may be provided with shares and/or options 
 and bonuses as part of their remuneration and incentive package.

There are no executive directors.

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 21 

Corporate Governance Statement 
for the year ended 30 June 2013

DIVERSITY POLICY

The Group’s ultimate success is under-pinned by its employees. To maximise success, the Group
encourages a diverse population of employees within its operations.

Diversity is defined to include race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status,
culture, age, physical ability, education, skill levels, family status, religious, political and other 
beliefs and work styles. The Group recognises that differences in ideas, backgrounds, patterns of
thinking and approaches to work can generate value for the Group’s stakeholders:  its customers,
shareholders, personnel and the communities in which it operates. It is the Group’s policy to 
promote these differences within a productive, inclusive and performance-based environment in
which everybody feels valued, where their skills are fully utilised, their performance is recognised,
professional accountability is expected and organisational goals are met.

The Group’s approach to diversity is based on the following objectives:
• retain, promote and hire the best people possible, focusing on actual and potential contribution

in terms of performance, competence, collaboration and professional accountability;

• foster an inclusive culture and ensure that current and future employee opportunities are based
on competence and performance, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation,
socio-economic status, culture, age, physical ability, education, family status, religious, political
and other beliefs and work styles. This includes being intolerant of behaviour that denigrates 
or otherwise diminishes such attributes or that discriminates on the basis of such attributes;

• create and manage appropriate human resource processes which take a unified and 

talent-based approach to recruitment, training and development, performance management, 
retention and succession planning;

• provide a fair level of reward in order to attract and retain high calibre people – and build a 

culture of achievement by providing a transparent link between reward and performance; and

• be compliant with all mandatory diversity reporting requirements.

The Group’s Measurable Objective and Current Gender Profile:

The Group’s measurable objective for increasing gender diversity is to increase the representation
of women at all levels of its organisation over time. The Group’s progress towards achieving that
objective, along with the proportion of women employees within the Group, women in senior 
executive positions and women non-executive directors, is set out in the table below:

Measure
Women employees 
Women senior executives *
Women non-executive directors

2013  
No.
16
0
1

%
6
0
25

2012  
No.
24
1
0

%
8
20
0

(cid:1) This includes both employees and specific contractors engaged by the Group.

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Advantage Advisors Audit Partnership 

Audit & Assurance Services 

Level 7, 114 William Street 
Melbourne VIC 3000 
Australia 

GPO Box 2266 
Melbourne VIC 3001 
Australia 

ABN 47 075 804 075 

T +61 3 9274 0600 

F +61 3 9274 0660 

audit@advantageadvisors.com.au 

advantageadvisors.com.au 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 
UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 
TO THE DIRECTORS OF EVZ LIMITED 

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2013 there have 
been: 

a)  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 

2001 in relation to the audit; and 

b)  no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

ADVANTAGE ADVISORS AUDIT PARTNERSHIP 
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 

JAMES RIDLEY 
PARTNER 

Dated in Melbourne on this 20th day of September 2013 

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 23

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Statements 
EVZ Limited and Controlled Entities
ABN 87 010 550 357

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13 l 25

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss 
for the year ended 30 June 2013 

Revenue
Cost of sales

Gross profit

Other income
Administration costs
Business development costs
Corporate costs
Impairment of intangibles

Results from operating activities
Net finance costs

Profit /(Loss) before income tax from continuing operations
Income tax expense/(benefit)

Profit/(Loss) from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations after tax

Profit/(Loss) for year

Net Profit/(Loss) attributable to:
Members of the parent entity
Non-controlling interest

Overall operations
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share

Continuing operations
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share

Discontinued operations
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share

Notes

Economic Entity
2013
$
57,202,336
(45,067,324)

Economic Entity
2012
$
62,561,655
(50,443,540)

12,135,012

12,118,115

2(a)

2(c)

3

2
2(d)

17
17

17
17

17
17

90,981
(7,561,673)
(1,459,145)
(1,233,751)
-

1,971,424
(1,229,749)

741,675
(148,093)

889,768
-

77,197
(9,393,577)
(1,208,270)
(1,789,224)
(7,900,000)

(8,095,759)
(1,031,572)

(9,127,331)
(318,215)

(8,809,116)
(5,340,784)

889,768

(14,149,900)

889,768
-
889,768

(14,077,481)
(72,419)
(14,149,900)

Cents per 
share

Cents per 
share

0.43
0.43

0.43
0.43

-
-

(6.8)
(6.8)

(4.24)
(4.24)

(2.57)
(2.57)

The above consolidated statement of profit or loss should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

26  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and 
Other Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30 June 2013 

Profit/(Loss) for the year
Other comprehensive income:
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations
Non-controlling interest
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year attributable to 
owners of the company

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year attributable to: 
Members of the parent entity
Non-controlling interest

Notes

16(b)

Economic Entity
2013
$
889,768

Economic Entity
2012
$
(14,149,900)

135,026
72,419
1,097,213

(4,421)
-
(14,154,321)

1,097,213
-
1,097,213

(14,081,902)
(72,419)
(14,154,321)

The above consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the 
accompanying notes.

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 27

Consolidated Statement of 
Financial Position as at 30 June 2013

CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Financial assets
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Trade and other receivables
Plant and equipment
Deferred tax assets
Intangible assets
Financial assets
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS

CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
Tax liabilities
Short-term borrowings
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term borrowings
Deferred tax liabilities
Other long-term provisions
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
TOTAL LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS

EQUITY
Issued capital
Reserves
Accumulated losses

PARENT ENTITY
Non-controlling interest
TOTAL EQUITY

Notes

22
4
5
6

4
7
8
9
6

10
8
11

12
8
13

14
16
16

Economic Entity
2013
$
2,607,853
15,424,497
1,703,463
82,851
19,818,664

Economic Entity
2012
$
4,303,530
11,551,418
1,892,032
-
17,746,980

387,796
5,586,374
3,404,715
19,989,290
27,604
29,395,779
49,214,443

12,268,452
29,391
11,758,306
24,056,149

176,188
49,588
55,934
281,710
24,337,859

430,220
6,273,610
3,187,157
19,989,290
114,554
29,994,831
47,741,811

8,743,638
-
4,439,843
13,183,481

9,608,139
19,838
1,182,982
10,810,959
23,994,440

24,876,584

23,747,371

46,055,159
(40,933)
(21,137,642)

24,876,584
-
24,876,584

46,023,159
22,741
(22,226,110)

23,819,790
(72,419)
23,747,371

The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

28  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

Consolidated Statement of Changes 
in Equity for the year ended 30 June 2013

ECONOMIC ENTITY

Issued
Capital

Accumulated
Losses

Capital 
Reserves

$
46,023,159

$
(22,226,110)

$
198,700

Foreign Currency
Translation 
Reserve
$
(175,959)

Sub-Total

$
23,819,790

Non
Controlling
Interest
$
(72,419)

Total

$
23,747,371

30 June 2013
Balance at 1 July 2012
Total comprehensive 
loss for year
Profit for year
Transfer from capital reserve
Foreign currency 
translation reserve
Non-controlling interest
Total comprehensive 
loss for year
Transactions with owners, 
recorded directly in equity
Shares issued
Dividends
Balance at 30 June 2013

30 June 2012
Balance at 1 July 2011
Total comprehensive 
loss for year
Loss for year
Foreign currency 
translation reserve
Total comprehensive 
loss for year
Transactions with owners, 
recorded directly in equity
Shares issued
Dividends
Balance at 30 June 2012

-
-
-

-
-

889,768
198,700
-

-
(198,700)
-

-
-
135,026

889,768
-
135,026

-
-
-

889,768
-
135,026

-
1,088,468

-
(198,700)

-
135,026

-
1,024,794

72,419
72,419

72,419
1,097,213

32,000
-
46,055,159

-
-
(21,137,642)

-
-
-

-
-
(40,933)

32,000
-
24,876,584

46,023,159

(8,148,629)

198,700

(171,538)

37,901,692

-
-
-

-

32,000
-
24,876,584

37,901,692

-
-

-

(14,077,481)
-

(14,077,481)

-
-

-

-
(4,421)

(14,077,481)
(4,421)

(72,419)
-

(14,149,900)
(4,421)

(4,421)

(14,081,902)

(72,419)

(14,154,321)

-
-
46,023,159

-
-
(22,226,110)

-
-
198,700

-
-
(175,959)

-
-
23,819,790

-
-
(72,419)

-
-
23,747,371

The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 29

 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 30 June 2013

Notes

Economic Entity
2013
$

Economic Entity
2012
$

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST)
Payments to suppliers & employees (inclusive of GST)
Income tax paid
Interest received
Finance costs
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED/(USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

22(ii)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment
Purchase of plant and equipment
Proceeds from disposal of controlled entity
NET CASH FLOWS (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from bank loans
Repayment of bank loans
Proceeds from lease financing
Payments for lease financing
Proceeds from other loans
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED/(USED) BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

NET DECREASE IN CASH HELD
Cash at beginning of financial year
CASH AT END OF FINANCIAL YEAR

22(i)

58,409,897
(56,906,095)
(33,813)
68,726
(1,298,475)
240,240

24,800
(749,994)
196,075
(529,119)

-
(1,000,000)
148,637
(146,195)
-
(997,558)

(1,286,437)
1,479,195
192,758

85,649,506
(85,593,828)
(52,359)
108,256
(1,261,740)
(1,150,165)

37,923
(2,185,066)
-
(2,147,143)

2,500,000
(1,812,500)
508,080
(195,944)
325,000
1,324,636

(1,972,672)
3,451,867
1,479,195

The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

30  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT 
ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This financial report includes the consolidated financial 
statements and notes of EVZ Limited and controlled entities
(‘Economic Entity’ or ‘Group’).

Basis of Preparation
The financial report is a general purpose financial report that
has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting
Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations, other 
authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting
Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001.

Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies
that the AASB has concluded would result in a financial report
containing relevant and reliable information about transactions,
events and conditions to which they apply.  Compliance with
Australian Accounting Standards ensures that the financial
statements and notes also comply with International Financial
Reporting Standards.  Material accounting policies adopted in
the preparation of this financial report are presented below.
They have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated.

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis
and is based on historical costs, modified where applicable,
by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current 
assets, financial assets and financial liabilities.

Accounting Policies
(a) Principles of Consolidation

A controlled entity is any entity EVZ Limited has the power
to control the financial and operating policies of so as to
obtain benefits from its activities.  A list of controlled entities
is contained in Note 29 to the financial statements.  
All controlled entities have a June financial year-end.  
All inter-company balances and transactions between 
entities in the economic entity, including any unrealised
profits or losses, have been eliminated on consolidation.
Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed
where necessary to ensure consistencies with those 
policies applied by the parent entity.

Where controlled entities have entered or left the economic
entity during the year, their operating results have been 
included/excluded from the date control was obtained or
until the date control ceased.

Business Combinations
Business combinations occur where an acquirer obtains
control over one or more businesses and results in the
consolidation of its assets and liabilities.

A business combination is accounted for by applying 
the acquisition method, unless it is a combination 
involving entities or businesses under common control.
The acquisition method requires that for each business
combination one of the combining entities must be 
identified as the acquirer (ie parent entity).  The business
combination will be accounted for as at the acquisition
date, which is the date that control over the acquiree is
obtained by the parent entity.  At this date, the parent shall
recognise, in the consolidated accounts, and subject to
certain limited exceptions, the fair value of the identifiable
assets acquired and liabilities assumed.  In addition, 
contingent liabilities of the acquiree will be recognised
where a present obligation has been incurred and its fair
value can be reliably measured.

The acquisition may result in the recognition of goodwill
(refer to Note 1(i)) or a gain from a bargain purchase.  
The method adopted for the measurement of goodwill will
impact on the measurement of any non-controlling interest
to be recognised in the acquiree where less than 100%
ownership interest is held in the acquiree.

The acquisition date fair value of the consideration 
transferred for a business combination plus the acquisition
date fair value of any previously held equity interest shall
form the cost of the investment in the separate financial
statements.  Consideration may comprise the sum of the
assets transferred by the acquirer, liabilities incurred by
the acquirer to the former owners of the acquiree and the
equity interests issued by the acquirer.

Fair value uplifts in the value of pre-existing equity holdings
are taken to the statement of comprehensive income.
Where changes in the value of such equity holdings had
previously been recognised in other comprehensive 
income, such amounts are recycled to profit or loss.

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 31

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

Included in the measurement of consideration transferred
is any asset or liability resulting from a contingent 
consideration arrangement.  Any obligation incurred 
relating to contingent consideration is classified as either 
a financial liability or equity instrument, depending upon
the nature of the arrangement.  Rights to refunds of 
consideration previously paid are recognised as a receivable.
Subsequent to initial recognition, contingent consideration
classified as equity is not remeasured and its subsequent
settlement is accounted for within equity. Contingent 
consideration classified as an asset or a liability is 
remeasured each reporting period to fair value through 
the statement of comprehensive income unless the change
in value can be identified as existing at acquisition date.

All transaction costs incurred in relation to the business
combination are expensed to the statement of profit or
loss and other comprehensive income.

(b) Income Tax

The income tax expense (revenue) for the year comprises
current income tax expense (income) and deferred tax 
expense (income).  Current income tax expense charged
to the profit or loss is the tax payable on taxable income
calculated using applicable income tax rates enacted, or
substantially enacted, as at reporting date.  Current tax 
liabilities (assets) are therefore measured at the amounts
expected to be paid to (recovered from) the relevant tax
authority.

Deferred income tax expense reflects movements in 
deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability balances during
the year as well as unused tax losses.  Current and deferred
income tax expense (income) is charged or credited directly
to equity instead of the profit or loss when the tax relates
to items that are credited or charged directly to equity.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are ascertained based
on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the 
financial statements.  Deferred tax assets also result
where amounts have been fully expensed but future tax
deductions are available.  No deferred income tax will be
recognised from the initial recognition of an asset or liability,
excluding a business combination, where there is no effect
on accounting or taxable profit or loss.

32  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated at the tax
rates that are expected to apply to the period where the
asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax
rates enacted or substantively enacted at reporting date.
Their measurement also reflects the manner in which 
management expects to recover or settle the carrying
amount of the related asset or liability.

Deferred tax assets relating to temporary differences and
unused tax losses are recognised only to the extent that 
it is probably that future taxable profit will be available
against which the benefits of the deferred tax asset can be
utilised.  Where temporary differences exist in relation to
investments in subsidiaries, branches, associates, and
joint ventures, deferred tax assets and liabilities are not
recognised where the timing of the reversal of the temporary
difference can be controlled and it is not probable that the
reversal will occur in the foreseeable future.

Current tax assets and liabilities are offset where a legally
enforceable right of set-off exists and it is intended that net
settlement or simultaneous realisation and settlement of
the respective asset and liability will occur.  Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are offset where a legally enforceable
right of set-off exists, the deferred tax assets and liabilities
relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority
on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities
where it is intended that net settlement or simultaneous 
realisation and settlement of the respective asset and 
liability will occur in future periods in which significant
amounts of deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected
to be recovered or settled.

EVZ Limited and its wholly-owned Australian subsidiaries
have formed an income tax consolidated group under 
the tax consolidation regime.  Each entity in the group
recognises its own current and deferred tax liabilities, 
except for any deferred tax liabilities resulting from unused
tax losses and credits which are immediately assumed by
EVZ Limited.  The current tax liability of each group entity
is then subsequently assumed by EVZ Limited.  The group
notified the Australian Taxation Office that it had formed an
income tax consolidated group to apply from 7 June 2004.
The tax consolidated group has entered a tax sharing
arrangement whereby each company in the group 
contributes to the income tax payable in proportion to 
their contribution to the net profit before tax of the tax 
consolidated group.

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

(c) Inventories

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net 
realisable value.  The cost of manufactured products 
includes direct materials, direct labour and an appropriate
portion of variable and fixed overheads.  Overheads are
applied on the basis of normal operating capacity.  Costs
are assigned on the basis of weighted average costs.

(d) Construction Contracts and Work in Progress

Construction work in progress is valued at cost, plus 
profit recognised to date less any provision for anticipated 
future losses.  Cost includes both variable and fixed costs
relating to specific contracts, and those costs that are 
attributable to the contract activity in general and that can
be allocated on a reasonable basis.

Construction profits are recognised on the stage of 
completion basis and measured using the proportion of
costs incurred to date as compared to expected actual
costs.  Where losses are anticipated they are provided for
in full.  Construction revenue has been recognised on the
basis of the terms of the contract adjusted for any variations
or claims allowable under the contract.

(e) Plant and Equipment

Each class of plant and equipment is carried at cost less
where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and 
impairment losses.

Plant and equipment is measured on the cost basis.

The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed
annually by Directors to ensure it is not in excess of the 
recoverable amount from these assets.  The recoverable
amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash
flows that will be received from the assets employment
and subsequent disposal.  The expected net cash flows
have been discounted to their present values in determining
recoverable amounts.

The cost of fixed assets constructed within the economic
entity includes the cost of materials, direct labour, borrowing
costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable
overheads.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying
amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate,
only when it is probable that future economic benefits 
associated with the item will flow to the Group and the
cost of the item can be measured reliably.  All other repairs
and maintenance are charged to the income statement
during the financial period in which they are incurred.

Depreciation
The depreciable amount of all fixed assets and capitalised
lease assets, is depreciated on a straight-line basis over
their useful lives to the economic entity commencing 
from the time the asset is held ready for use.  Leasehold
improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either
the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful
lives of the improvements.

The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable
assets are:

Class of Fixed Asset
• Plant and equipment

Depreciation Rate
5 to 30%

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed,
and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting
period.  An asset’s carrying amount is written down 
immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying
amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing
proceeds with the carrying amount.  These gains and
losses are included in the income statement.

(f) Leases

Leases of fixed assets where substantially all the risks 
and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset, but
not the legal ownership, are transferred to entities in the
economic entity are classified as finance leases.

Finance leases are capitalised by recording an asset and
a liability at the lower of the amounts equal to the fair value
of the leased property or the present value of the minimum
lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values.
Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of
the lease liability and the lease interest expense for the 
period.

Leased assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis
over their estimated useful lives.

Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially
all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are
charged on a straight line basis over the period of the
lease.

Lease incentives under operating leases are recognised
as a liability and amortised on a straight-line basis over the
life of the lease term.

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 33

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013 

(g) Financial instruments

(h) Impairment of Assets

Recognition and Initial Measurement
Financial instruments, incorporating financial assets 
and financial liabilities, are recognised when the entity 
becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the 
instrument.  Trade date accounting is adopted for financial
assets that are delivered within timeframes established by
marketplace convention.

Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value
plus transactions costs where the instrument is not 
classified as at fair value through profit or loss.  Transaction
costs related to instruments classified as at fair value
through profit or loss are expensed to profit or loss 
immediately.  Financial instruments are classified and
measured as set out below.

Derecognition
Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual
rights to receipt of cash flows expires or the asset is 
transferred to another party whereby the entity no longer
has any significant continuing involvement in the risks and
benefits associated with the asset.  Financial liabilities are
derecognised where the related obligations are either 
discharged, cancelled or expire.  The difference between
the carrying value of the financial liability extinguished 
or transferred to another party and the fair value of 
consideration paid, including the transfer of non-cash 
assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit 
or loss.

Financial Assets
Loans and Receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets
with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in
an active market and are stated at amortised cost using
the effective interest rate method.

Financial Liabilities
Non-derivative financial liabilities are recognised at 
amortised cost, comprising original debt less principal
payments and amortisation.

Impairment
At each reporting date, the group assesses whether 
there is objective evidence that a financial instrument has
been impaired.  Impairment losses are recognised in the
income statement.

At each reporting date, the group reviews the carrying 
values of its tangible and intangible assets to determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have
been impaired.  If such an indication exists, the recoverable
amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair
value less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to
the asset’s carrying value.  Any excess of the asset’s 
carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed 
to the income statement.

Impairment testing is performed annually for goodwill and
intangible assets with indefinite lives.

Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable
amount of an individual asset, the group estimates the
recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which
the asset belongs.

(i)  Intangibles
Goodwill
Goodwill and goodwill on consolidation are initially
recorded at the amount by which the purchase price for a
business or for an ownership interest in a controlled entity
exceeds the fair value attributed to its net assets at date of
acquisition.  Goodwill on the acquisitions of subsidiaries is
included in intangible assets.  Goodwill is tested annually
for impairment and carried at cost less accumulated 
impairment losses.  Gains and losses on the disposal of
an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating
to the entity sold.

(j)  Foreign Currency Transactions and Balances

Functional and Presentation Currency
The functional currency of each of the group’s entities is
measured using the currency of the primary economic 
environment in which that entity operates.  The consolidated
financial statements are presented in Australian dollars
which is the parent entity’s functional and presentation
currency.

Transaction and Balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into functional
currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the date of
the transaction.  Foreign currency monetary items are
translated at the year-end exchange rate.  Non-monetary
items measured at historical cost continue to be carried at
the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. 
Non-monetary items measured at fair value are reported 
at the exchange rate at the date when fair values were 
determined.

34  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013 

Exchange differences arising on the translation of monetary
items are recognised in the income statement, except
where deferred in equity as a qualifying cash flow or net
investment hedge.

Exchange differences arising on the translation of 
non-monetary items are recognised directly in equity to
the extent that the gain or loss is directly recognised in 
equity; otherwise the exchange difference is recognised 
in the income statement.

Group Companies
The financial results and position of foreign operations
whose functional currency is different from the group’s
presentation currency are translated as follows:
• assets and liabilities are translated at year-end 
exchange rates prevailing at that reporting date;
• income and expenses are translated at average 

exchange rates for the period; and

• retained profits are translated at the exchange rates 

prevailing at the date of the transaction.

Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign 
operations are transferred directly to the group’s foreign
currency translation reserve in the statement of financial
position.  These differences are recognised in the income
statement in the period in which the operation is disposed.

(k) Employee Benefits

Provision is made for the economic entity’s liability for 
employee benefits arising from services rendered by 
employees to balance date.  Employee benefits that are
expected to be settled within one year have been measured
at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is
settled, plus related on-costs.  Employee benefits payable
later than one year have been measured at the present
value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for
those benefits.

The group operates an equity-settled share-based payment
employee share scheme.  The fair value of the equity to
which employees become entitled is measured at grant
date and recognised as an expense with a corresponding
increase to an equity account.  The shares issued under
the employee share scheme vest immediately.

(l)  Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the group has a legal or
constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for
which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits
will result and that outflow can be reliably measured.

(m) Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, 
deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly
liquid investments with original maturities of two months
or less, and bank overdrafts.  Bank overdrafts are shown
within short-term borrowings in current liabilities on the
balance sheet.

(n)  Revenue

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised upon the
delivery of goods to customers.  Interest revenue is
recognised on a proportional basis taking into account
the interest rates applicable to the financial assets.

Contract revenue is recognised in accordance with 
Note 1(d).

(o)  Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition,
construction or production of assets that necessarily take
a substantial period of time to prepare for their intended
use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until
such time as the assets are substantially ready for their
intended use or sale.  All other borrowing costs are
recognised in the income statement in the period in which
they are incurred.

(p)  Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of
the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST 
incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office.
In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of
the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of
the expense.  Receivables and payables in the balance
sheet are shown inclusive of GST.  Cash flows are 
presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross
basis, except for the GST component of investing and 
financing activities, which are disclosed as operating
cash flows.

(q)  Comparative Figures

When required by Accounting Standards, comparative
figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in
presentation for the current financial year.

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 35

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013 

(r)   Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments

The directors evaluate estimates and judgments 
incorporated into the financial report based on historical
knowledge and best available current information.  
Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future
events and are based on current trends and economic
data, obtained both externally and within the group.

Key Estimates – Impairment
The group assesses impairment at each reporting date
by evaluating conditions specific to the group that may
lead to impairment of assets.  Where an impairment 
trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the cash 
generating unit is determined.  Value-in-use calculations
performed in assessing recoverable amounts incorporate
a number of key estimates.  Refer Note 9 for key estimates
used in the assessment of goodwill.

At 30 June 2013, receivables from continuing operations
were impaired by $84,304.

No impairment has been recognised in respect of plant
and equipment for the year ended 30 June 2013.

(s)   New and Amended Accounting Standards

During the current year the Group adopted all of the 
new and revised Australian Accounting Standards and 
Interpretations applicable to its operations which became
mandatory.  There has been no financial impact on their
adoption.  Also refer to Note 33.

The financial report was authorised for issue on 20 September
2013 by the Board of Directors.

36 l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

2. PROFIT/(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
(a) OTHER INCOME
Sundry income

(b) EXPENSES

Movement in employee benefits
Bad debts
Impairment – receivables
Total employee costs
Foreign exchange losses
Losses on sale of plant and equipment
Operating lease payments
Depreciation of plant and equipment

(c) NET FINANCE COSTS

Finance costs – other persons
Interest income – other persons

Economic Entity
2013
$

Economic Entity
2012
$

90,981
90,981

138,083
14,516
(190,704)
28,637,645
27,725
28,653
849,031
746,783

1,298,475
(68,726)
1,229,749

77,197
77,197

(102,040)
74,414
123,067
30,467,828
18,441
6,818
1,050,817
794,800

1,137,540
(105,968)
1,031,572

(d) LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

In the prior year, the company sold its National Engineering business.  The financial performance of the discontinued operation
for the prior period, which is included in the comparative loss from discontinued operations per the Consolidated Statement of
Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income, is as follows:

Revenue
Other income
Expenses

Net finance costs
Net loss from discontinued operations before tax
Income tax benefit
Loss from discontinued operations

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

10,507,278
51,625
(16,543,042)
(5,984,139)
(121,912)
(6,106,051)
765,267
(5,340,784)

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 37

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

3. INCOME TAX
(a) The prima facie tax on profit/(loss) before income tax from

continuing operations is reconciled to income tax as follows:
Profit/(Loss) before Income Tax
Income tax calculated at 30% (2012: 30%)
Tax effect of permanent differences
Under provision/(over provision) in prior years
Taxation expense - offshore subsidiary
Income tax expense/(benefit)
The applicable weighted average effective tax rates are as follows:

(b) The components of tax expense comprise:

Current tax
Deferred tax
Under provision/(over provision) in prior years

4. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Current
Trade receivables
Provision for impairment

Amounts due from customers for construction contracts (refer Note 31)
Retention receivables

Other debtors and prepayments

Non-Current
Retention receivables

Economic Entity
2013
$

Economic Entity
2012
$

741,675
222,503
(445,338)
5,277
69,465
(148,093)
(20%)

(148,977)
(4,393)
5,277
(148,093)

12,604,515
(84,304)
12,520,211
1,871,742
331,773
14,723,726
700,771
15,424,497

387,796
387,796

(9,127,331)
(2,738,199)
2,369,881
26,064
24,039
(318,215)
(3%)

(221,040)
(123,239)
26,064
(318,215)

9,507,649
(275,008)
9,232,641
1,280,701
165,148
10,678,490
872,928
11,551,418

430,220
430,220

All trade and other receivables are classified as financial assets (refer Note 27).

Market practices provide for the retention of monies from progress and final billings on certain construction contracts. The monies
are received after a contracted period of time has elapsed following completion of the construction.

Current trade receivables are non-interest bearing and generally on 30 days’ terms.  Non-current trade receivables are assessed for
recoverability based on the underlying terms of the contract.  A provision for impairment is recognised when there is objective 
evidence that an individual trade or term receivable is impaired.

There are no other balances other than those impaired within trade and other receivables that contain assets that are impaired.  
It is expected these balances will be received when due.  Impaired assets are provided for in full.

38  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

4. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (Continued)
Credit Risk – Trade and Other Receivables
The group has no significant concentration of credit risk with respect to any single counter party or group of counter parties.  The
class of assets described as Trade and Other Receivables is considered to be the main source of credit risk related to the group.

On a geographical basis, the group has credit risk exposures in Australia and Asia given the substantial operations in those 
regions.  The group’s exposure to credit risk for receivables at reporting date in those regions is as follows:

Australia
Asia

Economic Entity
2013
$
13,943,795
1,868,498
15,812,293

Economic Entity
2012
$
10,691,471
1,290,167
11,981,638

The following table details the group’s trade and other receivables exposed to credit risk with ageing analysis and impairment 
provided for thereon.  Amounts are considered as ‘past due’ when the debt has not been settled within the terms and conditions
agreed between the group and the customer or counter party to the transaction.  Receivables that are past due are assessed for
impairment by ascertaining solvency of the debtors and are provided for where there are specific circumstances indicating that the
debt may not be fully repaid to the group.

Gross 
Amount
$

Past Due
and Impaired
$

Past Due not Impaired (Days Overdue)
> 61 days
31 - 60 days
$
$

< 30 days
$

Within 
Trading Terms
$

Economic entity 
2013
Trade and term receivables
Other receivables

2012
Trade and term receivables
Other receivables

15,195,826
700,771
15,896,597

11,383,718
872,928
12,256,646

84,304
-
84,304

1,923,611
-
1,923,611

404,602
-
404,602

1,512,154
-
1,512,154

11,271,155
700,771
11,971,926

275,008
-
275,008

2,419,911
-
2,419,911

887,741
-
887,741

726,432
-
726,432

7,074,626
872,928
7,947,554

The economic entity holds no financial assets with terms that have been negotiated, but which would otherwise be past 
due or impaired.

Trade and other receivables pertaining to the Australian entities in the group, as disclosed in Note 32, are provided as security
against the group’s bank facilities.  Also refer Notes 11 and 12.

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 39

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

5. INVENTORIES
Current
Raw materials and stores – at cost

Economic Entity
2013
$

1,703,463
1,703,463

Economic Entity
2012
$

1,892,032
1,892,032

Inventories pertaining to the Australian entities in the group, as disclosed in Note 32, are provided as security against the group’s
bank facilities.  Also refer Notes 11 and 12.

6. FINANCIAL ASSETS
Current assets 
Funds on deposit

Non-current assets 
Funds on deposit

82,851
82,851

27,604
27,604

Funds on deposit represent a security deposit covering a guarantee for property lease obligations and security
deposits against contract performance bonds.

7. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Plant and equipment
At cost
Accumulated depreciation

Movement in carrying amounts
Carrying amount – opening balance
Additions
Disposals
Depreciation
Exchange rate adjustment
Carrying amount – closing balance

9,984,690
(4,398,316)
5,586,374

6,273,610
749,994
(727,412)
(746,783)
36,965
5,586,374

-
-

114,554
114,554

10,007,235
(3,733,625)
6,273,610

6,029,408
2,185,066
(920,025)
(1,020,403)
(436)
6,273,610

Plant and equipment pertaining to the Australian entities in the group, as disclosed in Note 32, are provided as security against the
group’s bank facilities.  Also refer Notes 11 and 12.

40  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013 

8. TAX ASSETS 

NON-CURRENT
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets comprise:
Provisions
Other
Un-recouped tax losses

Economic Entity
2013
$

Economic Entity
2012
$

3,404,715

670,918
50,868
2,682,929
3,404,715

The movement in deferred tax assets for each temporary difference during the year is as follows:

Provisions
Opening balance
Credited/(expensed) to income account

Other
Opening balance
Credited/(expensed) to income account

Unrecouped tax losses
Opening balance
Tax losses recognised/(recouped)
Prior year adjustment

Closing balance

TAX LIABILITIES
CURRENT
Income Tax

NON-CURRENT
Provision for deferred tax

Opening balance
Additional provisions raised during year
Exchange rate movement
Closing balance

647,555
23,363
670,918

78,627
(27,759)
50,868

2,460,975
227,231
(5,277)
2,682,929
3,404,715

29,391

49,588

19,838
27,250
2,500
49,588

3,187,157

647,555
78,627
2,460,975
3,187,157

1,061,674
(414,119)
647,555

92,556
(13,929)
78,627

922,972
1,527,871
10,132
2,460,975
3,187,157

-

19,838

18,068
1,846
(76)
19,838

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 41

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

9. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill on consolidation – at cost
Less accumulated impairment

Goodwill on acquisition – at cost
Less accumulated impairment

Movements in carrying amounts

Goodwill on consolidation
Opening balance
Movement in the year
Closing balance

Goodwill on acquisition
Opening balance
Impairment – National Engineering
Impairment – TSF Engineering
Closing balance

Economic Entity
2013
$
3,282,532
-
3,282,532

Economic Entity
2012
$
3,282,532
-
3,282,532

24,606,758
(7,900,000)
16,706,758
19,989,290

3,282,532
-
3,282,532

24,606,758
-
(7,900,000)
16,706,758

24,606,758
(7,900,000)
16,706,758
19,989,290

3,282,532
-
3,282,532

26,060,244
(1,453,486)
(7,900,000)
16,706,758

It has been determined that the balances of the goodwill have an indefinite life.  The excess of the fair value of net assets over the
purchase price of the businesses acquired has been allocated to goodwill rather than be allocated to other intangible assets.  The
acquisition of the businesses that generate the goodwill was determined on the abilities of the entities, as a whole, to generate future
profits and hence other intangibles have not been recognised.

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units which are based on the group’s individual companies.  All businesses operate in the
engineering services industry sector.

Water Group – Syfon Systems
Engineering Group – Brockman Engineering
Energy Group - TSF Engineering
Impairment

3,282,532
8,789,478
15,817,280
(7,900,000)
19,989,290

3,282,532
8,789,478
15,817,280
(7,900,000)
19,989,290

In the prior year the net carrying value of the goodwill relating to National Engineering of $1,453,486 was written off following the 
closure of the cash generating unit.

Impairment Disclosures
The EVZ Group assesses at each annual reporting date the potential impairment to the carrying value of Goodwill of the relevant cash
generating unit (CGU).  

The recoverable amount of each CGU (Brockman Engineering, Syfon Systems and TSF Engineering) is determined based on 
value-in-use calculations.  Value-in-use is calculated based on the present value of cash flow projections over a five year period 
adjusted for the estimated terminal value of the cash generating unit.  The cash flows are discounted using a rate reflecting the
Group’s weighted average cost of capital plus an appropriate margin for risk factors at the beginning of the budget period.  
All discount rates are pre-tax.

42  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

9. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Continued)

Budgets use estimated weighted average growth rates to project revenue.  Costs are calculated taking into account historical gross
margins as well as estimated weighted average inflation rates over the periods which are consistent with inflation rates applicable to
the locations in which the businesses operate.  

The following assumptions were used in the value-in-use calculations:

Syfon Systems Group
Brockman Engineering Group
TSF Engineering Group

Growth Rates
2013
5%
5%
5%

Discount Rates
2013
20%
20%
20%

Growth Rates
2012
5%
5%
5%

Discount Rates
2012
20%
20%
20%

10. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Current – unsecured
Trade payables
Sundry payables and accrued expense
Employee benefits

Financial liabilities classified as trade and other payables
Trade and other payables - current
Less: Employee leave entitlements
Financial liabilities as trade and other payables

11. BORROWINGS - SHORT TERM
Bank loans – secured
Bank overdraft – secured
Lease liabilities (Note 24) – secured
Other loans - unsecured

Economic Entity
2013
$

Economic Entity
2012
$

5,220,074
4,885,982
2,162,396
12,268,452

12,268,452
(2,162,396)
10,106,056

9,250,000
2,415,095
93,211
-
11,758,306

4,111,716
2,719,537
1,912,385
8,743,638

8,743,638
(1,912,385)
6,831,253

1,000,000
2,824,335
290,508
325,000
4,439,843

Bank Loans - Secured
Bank loans are in the form of Commercial Bank Bill facilities.  The maturity schedule for the Commercial Bank Bill facilities is 
as follows:

Current
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
Total Bank Loans

9,250,000
-
-
9,250,000

1,000,000
7,750,000
1,500,000
10,250,000

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 43

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

11. BORROWINGS - SHORT TERM (Continued)

The interest rates on outstanding Commercial Bank Bills totalling $6,750,000 have been fixed as follows:

Commercial Bank Bills
2013
$
4,250,000
2,500,000
6,750,000

Commercial Bank Bills
2012
$
4,250,000
3,500,000
7,750,000

Interest Rates
2013

Interest Rates
2012

4.55%
3.63%

4.55%
5.67%

The interest rates on Commercial Bank Bills totalling $2,500,000 are variable at balance date.

Bank loans are secured by a registered equitable mortgage over the assets and undertakings of EVZ Limited and an unlimited 
guarantee from EVZ Limited’s Australian controlled entities: Syfon Systems Pty Ltd, Brockman Engineering Pty Ltd, NuSource Water
Pty Ltd, A.C.N. 124919508 Pty Ltd (formerly National Engineering Pty Ltd), TSF Engineering Pty Ltd and TSF Maintenance Services
Pty Ltd.  Also refer to Note 32 for quantification of assets secured by Australian entities.

At 30 June 2013 the economic entity has $Nil in undrawn commercial bill facilities (2012: $1,000,000).

The Company has been unable to satisfy two of its three bank covenants at 30 June 2013.  The Commonwealth Bank of Australia
have, effective 30 June 2013, accepted the Company’s performance against the covenants and have not changed existing banking
facilities.  However, given the inability to meet those covenants, all bank loans have been classified as current at 30 June 2013.

12. BORROWINGS  - LONG TERM

Bank loans – secured
Lease liabilities (Note 24) – secured

Also refer to Note 11 for further information on bank loans.

13. OTHER LONG TERM PROVISIONS
Non-current
Employee benefits
Closure costs

Movement in employee benefits:
Opening employee balance
Provisions created/(utilised) during year
Closing balance

Economic Entity
2013
$
-
176,188
176,188

Economic Entity
2012
$
9,250,000
358,139
9,608,139

55,934
-
55,934

167,862
(111,928)
55,934

167,862
1,015,120
1,182,982

177,319
(9,457)
167,862

A provision has been recognised for employee entitlements relating to long service leave.  In calculating the present value of future
cash flows in respect of long service leave, the probability of long service leave being taken is based on historical data.  The measure
and recognition criteria relating to employee benefits are disclosed in Note 1(k). The prior year closure provisions related to the 
estimated remaining costs associated with the closure of the National Engineering business.

44  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

14. ISSUED CAPITAL
Issued and paid up
208,439,414 ordinary shares 
(2012: 207,939,414 ordinary shares) – refer Note 14(a)

(a) Issued and fully paid up ordinary shares

Opening balance
Conversion of employee shares
Issue
Closing balance – 30 June 2013

Opening balance
Conversion of employee shares
Issue
Closing balance – 30 June 2013

Economic Entity
2013
$

Economic Entity
2012
$

46,055,159
46,055,159

46,023,159
46,023,159

46,023,159
-
32,000
46,055,159

2013
No.
207,939,414
-
500,000
208,439,414

45,757,195
265,964
-
46,023,159

2012
No.
207,420,868
518,546
-
207,939,414

Ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the parent entity in proportion to the number of
shares held.  At shareholders’ meetings each ordinary share is entitled to one vote when a poll is called, otherwise each 
shareholder has one vote on a show of hands.  The ordinary shares have no par value.

(b) Fully paid employee shares

During the prior year, all employee shares were converted to ordinary fully paid shares.

Opening balance
Conversion of employee shares
Closing balance – 30 June 2013

Opening balance
Conversion of employee shares
Closing balance – 30 June 2013

2013
$
-
-
-

2013
No.
-
-
-

2012
$
265,964
(265,964)
-

2012
No.
518,546
(518,546)
-

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 45

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

14. ISSUED CAPITAL (Continued)
c)  Share options

There are no share options on issue at 30 June 2013 (2012: Nil).

(d)  Capital management:

Management controls the capital of the economic entity in order to maintain a good debt to equity ratio, provide shareholders
with adequate returns and ensure the economic entity can fund its operations and continue as a going concern.  The economic
entity’s debt and capital includes ordinary share capital and financial liabilities, supported by financial assets.

There are no externally imposed capital requirements.  Management effectively manages the economic entity’s capital by 
assessing the economic entity’s financial risks and adjusting its capital structure in response to changes in these risks and in 
the market.  These responses include the management of debt levels, distributions to shareholders and share issues.

The economic entity’s gearing ratio is represented as net debt as a percentage of total capital and is determined as follows:
•
•

Net debt is total bank borrowings less cash and cash equivalents.
Total capital is total equity and net debt.

As at 30 June 2013 the economic entity’s gearing ratio was 27% (2012: 29%).

15. DIVIDENDS

Interim fully franked ordinary dividend 
Final fully franked ordinary dividend 

Balance of Franking Account

Economic Entity
2013
$
-
-
-
1,847,610

Economic Entity
2012
$
-
-
-
1,848,776

46  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

16. RESERVES AND ACCUMULATED LOSSES
(a) Accumulated Losses

Accumulated losses at the beginning of the financial year
Transfer from capital reserves
Net profit/(loss) attributable to members of the parent entity
Accumulated losses at the end of the financial year

(b) Reserves

Capital Reserve
Reserve at beginning of year
Movement for year
Reserves at end of year

Foreign Currency Translation Reserve
Reserve at beginning of year
Movement for year

Reserve at end of year

Economic Entity
2013
$

(22,226,110)
198,700
889,768
(21,137,642)

198,700
(198,700)
-

(175,959)
135,026
(40,933)
(40,933)

Economic Entity
2012
$

(8,148,629)
-
(14,077,481)
(22,226,110)

198,700
-
198,700

(171,538)
(4,421)
(175,959)
22,741

Capital reserves representing capital profits were transferred to accumulated losses during the year.

17. EARNINGS PER SHARE
(a) Weighted average number of ordinary shares

outstanding during the year used in calculation
of Basic Earnings per Share

(b) Weighted average number of ordinary shares

outstanding during the year used in calculation
of Diluted Earnings per Share

2013
No.

2012
No.

208,125,715

207,939,414

208,125,715

207,939,414

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 47

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

18. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

Names and positions of directors and key management personnel in office at any time during the financial year are:

Mr M Findlay
Mr G Burns
Mr R Edgley
Ms R Murphy (appointed 28/9/12)
Mr S Farthing (appointed 24/9/12)
Mr I Wallace
Mr A Bellgrove
Mr M Goddard
Mr A Green
Mr C Flanagan
Ms R Murphy (resigned 24/9/12)
Mr P Jones (resigned 28/8/12)

Non-Executive Chairman
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary
General Manager of Syfon Systems Group
General Manager of Brockman Engineering
General Manager of TSF Engineering Group
Manager of TSF Maintenance Services
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Non-Executive Director

Mr C Bishop commenced as General Manager of Brockman Engineering on 1 July 2013.

Remuneration of key management personnel is:

Short term employee benefits
Post employment benefits
Consulting fees

Economic Entity
2013
$
1,765,178
111,527
77,172
1,953,877

Economic Entity
2012
$
1,718,828
313,711
252,166
2,284,705

Ms Murphy acted as interim Chief Executive Officer to 24 September 2012.  Ms Murphy was engaged on a contract basis through
333 Management Pty Ltd.  Fees paid to 333 Management Pty Ltd relating to Ms Murphy’s engagement as interim Chief Executive
Officer were $77,172.  Further fees totalling $150,000 were also paid to 333 Management Consulting Services Pty Ltd for other 
services.

Also refer to disclosures in Note 20 for other transactions with directors and key management personnel.

The number of ordinary shares held by each key management personnel of the Group during the financial year is as follows:

30 June 2013

M Findlay
G Burns
R Edgley
Ms R Murphy (appointed 28/9/12)
P Jones (resigned 28/8/12)
S Farthing
I Wallace
M Goddard
A Bellgrove
A Green
C Flanagan

Balance at 
beginning of year
1,345,000
8,546,389
975,000
-
8,000,000
-
75,008
421,949
4,401,949
54,000
-
23,819,295

Granted as 
Remuneration
-
-
-
-
-
500,000
-
-
-
-
-
500,000

Other 
Changes
299,500
452,632
1,825,000
42,500
(8,000,000)
500,000
-
-
-
78,000
6,500
(4,795,868)

Balance at 
end of year
1,644,500
8,999,021
2,800,000
42,500
-
1,000,000
75,008
421,949
4,401,949
132,000
6,500
19,523,427

Since the end of the financial year, Directors have acquired a further 559,232 shares.

48  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013 

18. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL (Continued)

30 June 2012

M Findlay
P Jones (resigned 28/8/12)
G Burns
R Edgley (appointed 26/8/11)
R Murphy (appointed 3/2/12, 
resigned 24/9/12)
I Wallace
M Goddard
A Bellgrove
A Green
A Powis (retired 23/3/12)

Balance at 
beginning of year
1,345,000
8,000,000
6,000,000
-

Granted as 
Remuneration
-
-
-
-

-
75,008
421,949
4,401,949
54,000
8,571,949
28,869,855

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

There are no share options issued at 30 June 2013 (2012: Nil).

Other 
Changes
-
-
2,546,389
975,000

-
-
-
-
-
(8,571,949)
(5,050,560)

Balance at 
end of year
1,345,000
8,000,000
8,546,389
975,000

-
75,008
421,949
4,401,949
54,000
-
23,819,295

19. AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION
Remuneration paid/payable to Auditors for:
- audit or review of financial report
- taxation services

Economic Entity
2013
$

74,635
-
74,635

Economic Entity
2012
$

150,430
-
150,430

20. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
(a) The directors of EVZ Limited during the financial year were:

Mr M Findlay
Mr G Burns
Mr R Edgley
Ms R Murphy (appointed 28/9/12) 
Mr P Jones (resigned 28/8/12)

(b) Transactions with director related entities

• Consulting fees of $100,000 (2012: $105,000) were paid and $45,000 (2012: $25,000) is payable to M Findlay.
• Consulting fees of $45,000 (2012: $45,000) were paid and $11,250 (2012: $11,250) is payable to G Burns.
• Consulting fees of $45,000 (2012: $34,438) were paid and $3,750 (2012: $3,750) is payable to R Edgley.
• Consulting fees of $22,500 (2012 $Nil) were paid and $11,250 (2012: $Nil) is payable to R Murphy.
• Consulting fees of $18,750 (2012: $45,000) were paid and $Nil (2012: $11,250) is payable to Mr P Jones.

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 49

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

21. SEGMENT REPORTING
Segment Information
Identification of reportable segments
The group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the board of directors
(chief operating decision makers) in assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources.

The group is managed primarily on the basis of product category and service offerings as the diversification of the group’s 
operations inherently have notably different risk profiles and performance assessment criteria.  Operating segments are therefore
determined on the same basis.

Reportable segments disclosed are based on aggregating operating segments where the segments are considered to have similar
economic characteristics and are also similar with respect to the following:
• the products sold and/or services provided by the segment;
• the manufacturing process;
• the type or class of customer for the products or services;
• the distribution method; and
• any external regulatory requirements

Types of products and services by segment
i. Engineering
The engineering segment designs, manufactures and installs large steel tanks, silos, cooling towers, pipe spooling, pressure 
vessels and fabricates structural steel.  All products produced are aggregated as one reportable segment as the products are 
similar in nature, manufactured and distributed to similar types of customers and subject to a similar regulatory environment.  

The engineering segment is also involved in the installation process and provides ongoing support and maintenance for its 
products. Support is provided to existing customers for maintenance required for products under warranty.

ii. Energy
The energy segment designs and installs constant load power stations, back-up power generation equipment and
sustainable/clean energy solutions.  In addition, the segment services, maintains and hires all types of generators and associated
equipment.

iii. Water
The water segment designs syfonic roof drainage systems for large and/or complex roof structures, supplies and installs fibreglass
panel tanks and prefabricated hydraulic systems.

Basis of accounting for purposes of reporting by operating segments
i. Accounting policies adopted
Unless stated otherwise, all amounts reported to the board of directors, being the chief decision makers with respect to operating
segments, are determined in accordance with accounting policies that are consistent to those adopted in the annual financial 
statements of the Group.

ii. Inter-segment transactions
Inter-segment sales are based on values that would be realised in the event the sale was made to an external party at arm’s length.
All such transactions are eliminated on consolidation of the Group’s financial statements.

Inter-segment loans payable and receivable are initially recognised at the consideration received/to be received net of transaction
costs. If inter-segment loans receivable and payable are not on commercial terms, these are not adjusted to fair value based on
market interest rates. This policy represents a departure from that applied to the statutory financial statements.

iii. Segment assets
Where an asset is used across multiple segments, the asset is allocated to that segment that receives majority economic value from
that asset.  In the majority of instances, segment assets are clearly identifiable on the basis of their nature and physical location.

50  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

21. SEGMENT REPORTING (Continued)

iv. Segment liabilities
Liabilities are allocated to segments where there is a direct nexus between the incurrence of the liability and the operations of the
segment.  Tax liabilities are generally considered to relate to the Group as a whole and are not allocated. Segment liabilities include
trade and other payables and certain direct borrowings.

v. Unallocated items
The following items of revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities are not allocated to operating segments as they are not considered
part of the core operations of any segment:
• Derivatives
• Net gains on disposal of available-for-sale investments
• Impairment of assets and other non-recurring items of revenue or expense
• Income tax expense
• Current tax liabilities
• Other financial liabilities
• Discontinuing operations

Segment Reporting – Continuing Operations

30 June 2013 
REVENUE
External sales 
Inter-segment sales 
Total segment revenue 

Engineering
$
26,633,305
-
26,633,305

Energy
$
13,375,459
-
13,375,459

Water
$
17,193,572
-
17,193,572

Corporate
$
-
-
-

Total
$
57,202,336
-
57,202,336

Reconciliation of segment revenue to group revenue
Inter-segment elimination
Total group revenue

-
57,202,336

Segment net profit before interest and tax

1,918,559

(224,231)

1,472,506

(1,195,410)

1,971,424

Reconciliation of segment result to group net profit before tax
Unallocated items
• Net finance costs
Net profit before tax from continuing operations

1,229,749
741,675

30 June 2012 
REVENUE
External sales 
Inter-segment sales 
Total segment revenue 

Reconciliation of segment revenue to group revenue
Inter-segment elimination
Total group revenue

36,533,424
-
36,533,424

10,726,797
-
10,726,797

15,301,434
-
15,301,434

-
-
-

62,561,655
-
62,561,655

-
62,561,655

Segment net profit before interest and tax

1,511,026

(9,013,905)

1,193,082

(1,785,962)

(8,095,759)

Reconciliation of segment result to group net profit before tax
Unallocated items
• Net finance costs
Net profit before tax from continuing operations

1,031,572
(9,127,331)

The prior year comparative segment net profit before tax for the Energy segment includes a provision for the impairment of goodwill
of $7,900,000.

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13   l 51

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013 

21. SEGMENT REPORTING (Continued)

Secondary Reporting (including Discontinued Operations)

30 June 2013 
ASSETS
Segment assets 
Reconciliation of segment assets to group assets
Inter-segment eliminations
Total group assets

Segment asset increases for the period
Capital expenditure

LIABILITIES
Segment liabilities
Reconciliation of segment liabilities to group liabilities
Inter-segment eliminations
Total group liabilities

30 June 2012 
ASSETS
Segment assets 
Reconciliation of segment assets to group assets
Inter-segment eliminations
Total group assets

Segment asset increases for the period
Capital expenditure

LIABILITIES

Segment liabilities
Reconciliation of segment liabilities  to group liabilities
Inter-segment eliminations
Total group liabilities

Engineering
$

Energy
$

Water
$

Corporate
$

Total
$

21,268,725

13,497,438

11,752,186

31,289,712

77,808,061

(28,593,618)
49,214,443

119,516
119,516

256,505
256,505

351,125
351,125

22,848
22,848

749,994
749,994

24,992,766

18,864,376

3,836,241

9,408,959

57,102,342

(32,764,483)
24,337,859

21,410,896

13,125,686

10,785,407

40,421,708

85,743,697

(38,001,886)
47,741,811

322,538
322,538

1,427,350
1,427,350

435,178
435,178

-
-

2,185,066
2,185,066

26,368,868

18,780,395

3,414,901

11,185,403

59,749,567

REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHICAL REGION

Revenue, including revenue from discontinued operations, attributable 
to external customers is disclosed below, based on the location of the 
external customer:
Australia
Asia
Total revenue

Economic Entity
2013
$
52,846,013
4,356,323
57,202,336

ASSETS BY GEOGRAPHICAL REGION

The location of segment assets by geographical location of the assets is
disclosed below:

Australia
Asia
Total assets

52  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

45,409,095
3,805,348
49,214,443

44,745,917
2,995,894
47,741,811

(35,755,127)
23,994,440

Economic Entity
2012
$
70,686,075
2,382,858
73,068,933

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013 

22. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(i)  Cash balances comprise:

Cash on hand
Bank overdraft
Closing cash balance

(ii) Reconciliation of the operating profit/(loss) after 

tax to net cash flows from operations:
Operating profit/(loss) after tax
Gain/loss on sale of plant and equipment
Employee share issue
Gain on disposal of controlled entity
Depreciation - plant & equipment
Foreign currency translation
Impairment - receivables
Impairment – inventories
Impairment - goodwill

Changes in assets and liabilities adjusted for 
effects of acquisition/disposal of operations 
during financial year
Increase/(Decrease) in provisions for employee entitlements
(Increase)/Decrease in inventories
(Increase)/Decrease in trade and other receivables
(Increase)/Decrease in deferred tax assets
Increase/(Decrease) in payables
Increase/(Decrease) in deferred tax liabilities
Net cash provided/(used) by operating activities

(iii)  Discontinued Operations

The net cash flows of the discontinued operation, which have been 
incorporated into the statement of cash flows, are as follows:
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from investing activities
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities
Net cash increase/(decrease) in cash generated 
by the discontinued operation

Economic Entity
2013
$

2,607,853
(2,415,095)
192,758

Economic Entity
2012
$

4,303,530
(2,824,335)
1,479,195

889,768
28,653
32,000
(72,419)
746,783
98,061
(190,704)
-
-

138,083
188,569
(4,073,443)
(217,558)
2,613,306
59,141
240,240

-
-
-

-

(14,149,900)
882,102
-
-
1,020,403
(3,985)
265,026
(70,000)
9,353,486

(555,176)
33,768
5,624,647
(1,109,955)
(2,442,351)
1,770
(1,150,165)

(849,235)
(9,285)
1,613,067

754,547

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 53

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

23. STANDBY ARRANGEMENTS AND UNUSED CREDIT FACILITIES
Controlled entities in the economic entity have Contingent Liability Bank Guarantee facilities including a multi-option facility totalling
$7,493,305 available to them as at 30 June 2013 (2012: $5,718,334).  Of this total facility, $2,900,874 (2012: $1,521,115) remains
unused and available for the controlled entities use as at 30 June 2013.  The facilities are secured by a registered equitable 
mortgage over the assets and undertakings of all Australian companies in the economic entity.

Controlled entities in the economic entity have Bank Overdraft facilities totalling $2,956,695 available to them as at 30 June 2013
(2012: $3,731,666).  Of the total available facilities, $541,600 (2012: $907,331) remains unused and available for use.  The facilities
are secured by registered equitable mortgages over the assets and undertakings of all Australian companies in the economic entity.

24. LEASE COMMITMENTS
Leases are payable as follows:
Not later than 12 months
Later than 12 months but not later than 2 years
Later than 2 years but not later than 5 years
Later than 5 years

Future lease finance charges

Lease liabilities recognised in the statement of financial position:
Current
Non-current
Total lease liability

Economic Entity
2013
$

Economic Entity
2012
$

104,374
65,190
119,992
10,398
299,954
(30,555)
269,399

93,211
176,188
269,399

342,378
154,775
244,982
-
742,135
(93,488)
648,647

290,508
358,139
648,647

The weighted average interest rate implicit in these leases is 4.95% pa (2012: 7.55% pa).  Leases pertain to various plant, 
equipment and motor vehicles and are secured against the asset to which they relate.

25. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
Property
Not later than 12 months
Between 12 months but not later than 5 years

Plant and equipment
Not later than 12 months
Between 12 months but not later than 5 years

Total commitments not recognised in the financial statements

805,772
1,183,876
1,989,648

76,344
99,936
176,280
2,165,928

797,292
1,739,637
2,536,929

80,868
174,460
255,328
2,792,257

Property leases and plant and equipment leases are non-cancellable with a maximum five year term, with rent payable in advance.
Property leases have contingent rental provisions within the lease agreement which require the minimum lease payments to be 
increased by at least the CPI per annum.  Options exist to renew certain leases at the end of their lease term.  With the approval of
the lessors the property leases may be extended for further terms.

54  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013 

26. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Apart from drawn bank guarantee facilities (refer Note 23), there were no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2013 (2012: Nil).

27. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Group’s financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, local money market instruments, short-term investments,
accounts receivable and payable, loans to and from subsidiaries, bank bills and leases.

The main purpose of non-derivative financial instruments is to raise finance for group operations.

(i)  Treasury Risk Management

The Board of Directors is responsible for monitoring treasury risk. Currency and interest rate exposures are reviewed regularly to
ensure any risk associated with these exposures is minimized.

(ii) Financial Risks

The main risks the economic entity is exposed to through its financial instruments are interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, 
liquidity risk and credit risk.
• Interest rate risk

The majority of the economic entity’s borrowings take the form of bank accepted bills of exchange.  Fixed interest bank loans
account for 73% (2012: 76%) of the total bank loans currently outstanding.

• Foreign currency risk

The economic entity is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies arising from the sale and purchase of goods and services 
in currencies other than the economic entity’s measurement currency.  The economic entity monitors its foreign exchange 
exposure on a regular basis.

• Liquidity risk

The economic entity manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows and ensuring that adequate cash reserves 
are maintained.

• Credit risk

The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security, at balance date to recognised 
financial assets, is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the statement of 
financial position and notes to the financial statements.  The economic entity does not have any material credit risk exposure
to any single receivable or group of receivables under financial instruments entered into by the economic entity.

(a) Interest Rate Risk Exposures

The economic entity’s exposure to interest rate risk and the effective weighted average interest rate for each class of financial
assets and financial liabilities is set out opposite.  Exposures arise predominantly from assets and liabilities bearing variable 
interest rates as the economic entity intends to hold fixed rate, assets and liabilities to maturity.

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13   l 55

2013
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Financial assets

Weighted average interest rate
Financial Liabilities
Trade and other payables
Borrowings
Lease liabilities

Weighted average interest rate
Net Financial Assets 
(Liabilities)

2012
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Financial assets

Weighted average interest rate
Financial Liabilities
Trade and other payables
Borrowings
Lease liabilities

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

27. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)

Floating
Interest Rate

Fixed Interest

Non Interest
Bearing

Total

1 year 
or less
$

1-5 
years
$

More than 
5 years
$

$

$

$

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

-
2,415,095
-
2,415,095

-
9,250,000
93,211
9,343,211

-
-
166,910
166,910

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
9,278
9,278

2,607,853
15,812,293
110,455
18,530,601
-

10,106,056
-
-
10,106,056

2,607,853
15,812,293
110,455
18,530,601
-

10,106,056
11,665,095
269,399
22,040,550

10.23%

7.71%

4.95%

4.95%

-

-

(2,415,095)

(9,343,211)

(166,910)

(9,278)

8,424,545

(3,509,949)

4,303,530
-
-
4,303,530

3.5%

-
2,824,335
-
2,824,335

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

-

-
1,000,000
290,508
1,290,508

-
9,250,000
358,139
9,608,139

Weighted average interest rate
Net Financial Assets 
(Liabilities)

10.58%

8.37%

8.57%

1,479,195

(1,290,508)

(9,608,139)

Reconciliation of Net Financials Assets/(Liabilities) to Net Assets
Net financial assets/(liabilities)
Add/(subtract) non-financial assets and liabilities:
Inventories
Plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Deferred tax assets
Provisions
Net Assets

56  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-

-

-

-
11,981,638
114,554
12,096,192

4,303,530
11,981,638
114,554
16,399,722

-

-

6,831,253
325,000
-
7,156,253

6,831,253
13,399,335
648,647
20,879,235

4,939,939

(4,479,513)

Economic Entity
2013
$
(3,509,949)

Economic Entity
2012
$
(4,479,513)

1,703,463
5,586,374
19,989,290
3,404,715
(2,297,309)
24,876,584

1,892,032
6,273,610
19,989,290
3,187,157
(3,115,205)
23,747,371

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

27. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)

(b) Net fair value of financial assets and liabilities

The net fair value of cash and cash equivalents and non-interest bearing monetary financial assets and financial liabilities of the
economic entity approximate their carrying value.

(c) Liquidity risk

Refer to Note 27(a) for a maturity analysis of financial assets and liabilities.  All floating interest rate balances and all non-interest
bearing balances are current and due within 12 months.

(d) Sensitivity analysis

The interest rate on Commercial Bank Bills totalling $6,750,000 (2012: $7,750,000) has been fixed.  The Group believes it has
minimal exposure to interest rate risk.

(e) Foreign currency risk

Refer Note 21 for a breakdown of revenue and assets by geographical location. Whilst the economic entity monitors its foreeign
exchange risk, it does not believe there is any material risk associtated with its foreign exchange exposure.

(f) Price risk

The ecomomic entity believes it has minimal exposure to price risk as costs of major materials and components are set at the
time of project tender.

28. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS
During the year, 500,000 fully paid ordinary shares were issued under the Directors’ and Employees’ Benefits Plan to Mr S Farthing.
The shares, issued at 6.4 cents per share, related to an agreed allotment under the terms of an executed employment agreement
with Mr Farthing.  Shares were issued following completion of the necessary probationary period.

There were no other share-based payments in the year ended 30 June 2013.

29. INVESTMENT IN CONTROLLED ENTITIES

Name of Entity

Country of 
Incorporation

Class of
Shares

Equity Holdings
2012

2013

Syfon Systems Pty Ltd
Syfon Systems Sdn Bhd
Brockman Engineering Pty Ltd
NuSource Water Pty Ltd
Danum Engineering Pty Ltd
A.C.N. 124919508 Pty Ltd 
(formerly National Engineering Pty Ltd)
TSF Engineering Pty Ltd
Syfon Systems Pte Ltd
EVZ Engineering Pty Ltd
Cellular Beams Pty Ltd
EVZ Energy Pty Ltd

Australia
Malaysia
Australia
Australia
Australia

Australia
Australia
Singapore
Australia
Australia
Australia

Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary

Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
-

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
50%

Cost of Parent Entity’s Investment
2012
$
3,700,650
34,504
-
-
-

2013
$
3,700,650
34,504
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
3,735,154

-
-
-
-
-
-
3,735,154

EVZ Engineering Pty Ltd and NuSource Water Pty Ltd did not trade during the year.  The shareholding in EVZ Energy Pty Ltd was
sold during the year at carrying value.  Following the sale of the EVZ Energy Pty Ltd business, Cellular Beams changed its name to
EVZ Energy Pty Ltd.

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 57

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

30. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
There have not been any matters or circumstances, other than that referred to in the financial statements or notes thereto, that have
arisen since the end of the financial year, that have significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the economic
entity, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the economic entity in future financial years after this financial year.

31. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Aggregate amount of contract revenue recognised during the financial year
Aggregate of contract costs incurred and profits recognised (including losses
recognised) to date on contracts in progress 
Progress billings
Amounts due from customers for contract work in progress
Total receivable from customers for contract work in progress as included in Note 4
Retention Receivables as included in Note 4

Economic Entity
2013
$
43,989,108

41,424,827
39,553,085
1,871,742
10,588,615
719,569

Economic Entity
2012
$
50,607,910

35,675,938
34,395,237
1,280,701
7,372,787
595,368

32. DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE
During the financial year, a deed of cross guarantee between EVZ Ltd (Parent Entity) and TSF Engineering Pty Ltd, TSF Maintenance
Services Pty Ltd, Brockman Engineering Pty Ltd, Danum Engineering Pty Ltd, A.C.N. 124919508 Pty Ltd (formerly National 
Engineering Pty Ltd), Syfon Systems Pty Ltd, NuSource Water Pty Ltd, EVZ Energy Pty Ltd (previously Cellular Beams Pty Ltd) and
EVZ Engineering Pty Ltd (Group Entities) existed and relief is obtained from preparing financial statements for those Group Entities
under ASIC Class Order 98/1418.  Under the deed, EVZ Ltd and the Group Entities jointly guarantee to support the liabilities and 
obligations of the Group Entities.  EVZ Ltd and the Group Entities are the only parties to the Deeds of Cross Guarantee and form 
the Closed Group. The following are the aggregate totals, for each category, relieved under the deed:

Closed Group & Parties to Deed of Cross Guarantee

Financial information in relation to:
i.

ii.

iii.

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
Profit/(Loss) before income tax
Income tax expense/(benefit)
Profit/(Loss) after income tax
Profit/(Loss) attributable to members of the parent entity
Retained Earnings
Retained losses at the beginning of the year
Profit/(Loss) after income tax
Transfer from capital profits reserve
Retained losses at the end of the year
Statement of Financial Position
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Total current assets

2013
$

486,063
(217,558)
703,621
703,621

(23,216,697)
703,621
198,700
(22,314,376)

2,391,685
13,943,390
1,402,085
17,737,160

2012
$

(15,282,947)
(1,107,521)
(14,175,426)
(14,175,426)

(9,041,271)
(14,175,426)
-
(23,216,697)

4,103,859
10,095,982
1,488,787
15,688,628

58  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

32. DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE (Continued)

Closed Group & Parties to Deed of Cross Guarantee
2012 
$

2013 
$

Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Deferred tax asset
Other receivables
Financial assets
Intangible assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Short term borrowings
Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings
Long-term provisions and other payables
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets

Equity
Issued capital 
Reserves
Retained losses

5,253,187
3,404,715
1,278,416
97,952
20,159,575
30,193,845
47,931,005

12,284,002
11,737,464
24,021,466

112,822
55,934
168,756
24,190,222
23,740,783

46,055,159
-
(22,314,376)
23,740,783

5,306,333
3,187,157
1,015,733
97,952
20,159,575
29,766,750
45,455,378

7,985,934
3,996,948
11,982,882

9,284,352
1,182,982
10,467,334
22,450,216
23,005,162

46,023,159
198,700
(23,216,697)
23,005,162

33. NEW AND AMENDED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
The AASB has issued a number of new and amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have mandatory application
dates for future reporting periods, some of which are relevant to the Group. The Group has decided not to early adopt any of the
new and amended pronouncements. The Group’s assessment of the new and amended pronouncements that are relevant to the
Group but applicable in future reporting periods is set out below:

• AASB 9: Financial Instruments (January 2015) and the relevant amending standards (applicable for annual reporting periods

commencing on or after 30 June 2016).

These Standards are applicable retrospectively and include revised requirements for the classification and measurement of 
financial instruments, as well as recognition and derecognition requirements for financial instruments. 

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13   l 59

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

33. NEW AND AMENDED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (Continued)

The key changes made to accounting requirements include:
− simplifying the classifications of financial assets into those carried at amortised cost and those carried at fair value;
− simplifying the requirements for embedded derivatives;
− removing the tainting rules associated with held-to-maturity assets;
− removing the requirements to separate and fair value embedded derivatives for financial assets carried at amortised cost;
− allowing an irrevocable election on initial recognition to present gains and losses on investments in equity instruments that
are not held for trading in other comprehensive income. Dividends in respect of these investments that are a return on 
investment can be recognised in profit or loss and there is no impairment or recycling on disposal of the instrument; 
− requiring financial assets to be reclassified where there is a change in an entity’s business model as they are initially 

classified based on: (a) the objective of the entity’s business model for managing the financial assets; and (b) the 
characteristics of the contractual cash flows; and

− requiring an entity that chooses to measure a financial liability at fair value to present the portion of the change in its fair
value due to changes in the entity’s own credit risk in other comprehensive income, except when that would create an 
accounting mismatch. If such a mismatch would be created or enlarged, the entity is required to present all changes in 
fair value (including the effects of changes in the credit risk of the liability) in profit or loss.

The company has not yet been able to reasonably estimate the impact of these pronouncements on its financial statements.

• AASB 1053: Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards and AASB 2010–2: Amendments to Australian Accounting
Standards arising from Reduced Disclosure Requirements [AASB 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 101, 102, 107, 108, 110, 111, 112, 116, 117,
119, 121, 123, 124, 127, 128, 131, 133, 134, 136, 137, 138, 140, 141, 1050 & 1052 and Interpretations 2, 4, 5, 15, 17, 127, 129 &
1052] (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 July 2013).

AASB 1053 establishes a revised differential financial reporting framework consisting of two tiers of financial reporting 
requirements for those entities preparing general purpose financial statements:
-
-

Tier 1: Australian Accounting Standards; and
Tier 2: Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements.

Tier 2 of the framework comprises the recognition, measurement and presentation requirements of Tier 1, but contains 
significantly fewer disclosure requirements.

• AASB 10: Consolidated Financial Statements, AASB 11: Joint Arrangements, AASB 12: Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities,
AASB 127: Separate Financial Statements (August 2011), AASB 128: Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (August
2011) and AASB 2011–7: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Consolidation and Joint 
Arrangements Standards (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2013).

AASB 10 replaces parts of AASB 127 (March 2008, as amended) and Interpretation 112: Consolidation – Special Purpose 
Entities.  AASB 10 provides a revised definition of control and additional application guidance so that a single control model will
apply to all investees. The Company has not yet been able to reasonably estimate the impact of this Standard on its financial
statements.

• AASB 11 replaces AASB 131: Interests in Joint Ventures (July 2004, as amended). AASB 11 requires joint arrangements to be

classified as either “joint operations” (where the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the assets and
obligations for the liabilities) or “joint ventures” (where the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the net
assets of the arrangement). Joint ventures are required to adopt the equity method of accounting (proportionate consolidation is
no longer allowed).

60  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

33. NEW AND AMENDED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (Continued)
• AASB 12 contains the disclosure requirements applicable to entities that hold an interest in a subsidiary, joint venture, joint 
operation or associate. AASB 12 also introduces the concept of a “structured entity”, replacing the “special purpose entity” 
concept currently used in Interpretation 112, and requires specific disclosures in respect of any investments in unconsolidated
structured entities. This Standard will affect disclosures only and is not expected to significantly impact the company.

To facilitate the application of AASBs 10, 11 and 12, revised versions of AASB 127 and AASB 128 have also been issued. These
Standards are not expected to significantly impact the Company.

• AASB 13: Fair Value Measurement and AASB 2011–8: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 13

(applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2013).

AASB 13 defines fair value, sets out in a single Standard a framework for measuring fair value, and requires disclosures about
fair value measurement.

AASB 13 requires:
-
-

inputs to all fair value measurements to be categorised in accordance with a fair value hierarchy; and
enhanced disclosures regarding all assets and liabilities (including, but not limited to, financial assets and financial 
liabilities) measured at fair value.

These Standards are not expected to significantly impact the Company.

• AASB 119: Employee Benefits (September 2011) and AASB 2011–10: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising

from AASB 119 (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2013).

These Standards introduce a number of changes to accounting and presentation of defined benefit plans. The Company does
not have any defined benefit plans and so is not impacted by the amendment.

AASB 119 (September 2011) also includes changes to:
(a)

require only those benefits that are expected to be settled wholly before 12 months after the end of the annual reporting
period in which the employees render the related service to be classified as short-term employee benefits. All other
employee benefits are to be classified as either other long-term employee benefits, post-employment benefits or 
termination benefits, as appropriate; and
the accounting for termination benefits that require an entity to recognise an obligation for such benefits at the earlier of:

(b)

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

where for an offer that may be withdrawn – when the employee accepts;
where for an offer that cannot be withdrawn – when the offer is communicated to affected employees; and
where the termination is associated with a restructuring of activities under AASB 137 and if earlier than the first
two conditions – when the related restructuring costs are recognised.

The Company has not yet been able to reasonably estimate the impact of these changes to AASB 119.

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 61

Notes to and forming part of the accounts
for the year ended 30 June 2013

34. PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURES
Information relating to the Parent Entity, EVZ Limited, is as follows:
(i) Financial Position 

Assets
Current assets
Non-current assets
Total assets

Liabilities
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Total liabilities

Equity
Issued capital
Accumulated losses
Reserves
Total equity

(ii) Financial Performance
Comprehensive income
Profit/(Loss) for the year
Transfer from capital profits reserve
Total comprehensive income/(loss)

Parent Entity
2013
$

Parent Entity
2012
$

128,080
23,261,632
23,389,712

779,676
25,391,552
26,171,228

9,395,197
13,762
9,408,959

1,554,734
9,630,669
11,185,403

46,055,159
(32,074,406)
-
13,980,753

46,023,159
(31,236,034)
198,700
14,985,825

(1,037,072)
198,700
(838,372)

(15,258,114)
-
(15,258,114)

(iii) Guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries

A deed of cross guarantee between EVZ Ltd (Parent Entity) and TSF Engineering Pty Ltd, TSF Maintenance Services Pty Ltd,
Brockman Engineering Pty Ltd, Danum Engineering Pty Ltd, A.C.N. 124919508 Pty Ltd (formerly National Engineering Pty Ltd),
Syfon Systems Pty Ltd, NuSource Water Pty Ltd, EVZ Energy Pty Ltd (previously Cellular Beams Pty Ltd) and EVZ Engineering
Pty Ltd (Group Entities) is enacted and relief was obtained from preparing financial statements for those Group Entities under
ASIC Class Order 98/1418.  Under the deed, EVZ Ltd and the Group Entities jointly guarantee to support the liabilities and 
obligations of the Group Entities.  EVZ Ltd and the Group Entities are the only parties to the Deeds of Cross Guarantee and form
the Closed Group.  

There are no contingent liabilities of the Parent Entity or commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment by the
Parent Entity.

35. COMPANY DETAILS
The registered office and principal place of business of EVZ Limited is 15 Clifford Street, Huntingdale, 3166.

The principal place of business of
Syfon Systems Pty Ltd
is 22 Hargreaves St, Huntingdale, 3166

The principal place of business of
Brockman Engineering Pty Ltd
is 340 Forest Rd, Corio, 3214

The principal place of business of
TSF Engineering Pty Ltd
is Unit A, 31-33 Sirius Road, Lane Cove, 2066

The principal place of business of
TSF Maintenance Services Pty Ltd
is Unit A, 31-33 Sirius Road, Lane Cove, 2066

62  l EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13

Directors’ Declaration 

The Directors of EVZ Limited declare that:

(a) in the Directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and

when they become due and payable;

(b) the financial statements are in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as stated in Note 1 to the

financial statements;

(c) in the Directors’ opinion, the financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001,

including compliance with accounting standards and giving a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the 
consolidated entity;  and

(d) the Directors have been given the declarations required by s.295A of the Corporations Act 2001.

At the date of this declaration, the Company is within the class of companies affected by ASIC Class Order 98/1418.  The nature of
the deed of cross guarantee is such that each company which is party to the deed guarantees to each creditor payment in full of
any debt in accordance with the deed of cross guarantee.

In the Directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company and the companies to which the ASIC Class
Order applies, as detailed in Note 32 to the financial statements will, as a group, be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to
which they are, or may become, subject by virtue of the deed of cross guarantee.

SIGNED in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors made pursuant to s.295(5) of the Corporations Act 2001.

Director - M Findlay

Signed at Melbourne this 20th day of September 2013.

EVZ LIMITED Annual Report FY13  l 63

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TO THE MEMBERS OF EVZ LIMITED 

Report on the Financial Report 
We have audited the accompanying financial report of EVZ Limited and its controlled entities, which 
comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2013, the statement of profit or loss and 
the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity 
and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant 
accounting  policies  and  other  explanatory  information,  and  the  directors’  declaration  of  the 
consolidated  entity  comprising  the  company  and  the  entities  it  controlled  at  the  year’s  end  or  from 
time to time during the financial year. 

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report  
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a 
true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 
and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the 
financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to 
fraud or error.  In Note 1, the directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 
Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial statements comply with International Financial 
Reporting Standards. 

Auditor’s Responsibility 
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted 
our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply 
with  relevant  ethical  requirements  relating  to  audit  engagements  and  plan  and  perform  the  audit  to 
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. 

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures 
in  the  financial  report.  The  procedures  selected  depend  on  the  auditor’s  judgement,  including  the 
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. 
In  making  those  risk  assessments,  the  auditor  considers  internal  control  relevant  to  the  company’s 
preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures 
that  are  appropriate  in  the  circumstances,  but  not  for  the  purpose  of  expressing  an  opinion  on  the 
effectiveness of the company’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness 
of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, 
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. 

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

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Independent Auditor's Report  to the members of EVZ Limited

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 
TO THE MEMBERS OF EVZ LIMITED (Continued) 

Independence 
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations 
Act  2001.  We  confirm  that  the  independence  declaration  required  by  the  Corporations  Act  2001, 
which has been given to the directors of EVZ Limited on 20th September 2013, would be in the same 
terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor’s report. 

Opinion 
In our opinion: 

(a) 

the financial report of EVZ Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

(i) 

giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2013 
and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and  

(ii) 

complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

(b) 

the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed 
in Note 1.  

Report on the Remuneration Report  
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages (cid:2)(cid:2) to 1(cid:1) of the directors’ report for the 
year  ended  30  June  2013.  The  directors  of  the  company  are  responsible  for  the  preparation  and 
presentation  of  the  Remuneration  Report  in  accordance  with  section  300A  of  the  Corporations  Act 
2001.  Our  responsibility  is  to  express  an  opinion  on  the  Remuneration  Report,  based  on  our  audit 
conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.  

Opinion 
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of EVZ Limited for the year ended 30 June 2013, complies 
with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

ADVANTAGE ADVISORS AUDIT PARTNERSHIP 
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 

JAMES RIDLEY 
PARTNER 

Dated in Melbourne on this 20th day of September 2013. 

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Additional shareholders’ information
as at 31 August 2013

1. Substantial Shareholders

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd

2. Distribution of Shareholding

Range of Holding

1 -     1,000
1,001 -     5,000
5,001 -   10,000
10,001 - 100,000 
100,001  and over

Number of shareholders with less than a 
marketable parcel of $500 at $0.055 per unit

3. Names of the 20 largest shareholders

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd
1.
Smithley Super Pty Ltd (Smith Super Fund A/c)
2.
Cameron Richard Pty Ltd (Superannuation Fund A/c)
3.
4.
Powis Enterprises Pty Ltd (Powis Super Fund A/c)
5. Myall Resources Pty Ltd (Myall Group Super Fund A/c)
6.
7.
8.
9.

Airlie Beach Holdings Pty Limited (Burns Family A/c)
BA & LE Amarant Pty Ltd (BA & LE Amarant P/L S/F A/c)
Linwierik Super Pty Ltd (Linton Super Fund A/c)
CJ Arms Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd (CJ Arms Super Fund A/c)

Airlie Beach Holdings Pty Ltd (ABI Super Fund A/c)

10. Mr Adam Bernard Bellgrove (Ingodwi Family A/c)
11. Mr Keith Andrew Fagg & Mrs Heather Elizabeth Fagg (KA & HE Fagg S/Fund A/c)
12.
13. Onmell Pty Ltd (ONM PBSF A/c)
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

BT Portfolio Services Limited (Juchima Super Fund A/c)
Pershing Australia Nominees Pty Ltd (Blue Ocean Equities A/c)
Rangeworthy Pty Ltd (The Edgley Family A/c)
Powis Enterprises Pty Ltd (Powis Family A/c)
DIP Holdings Pty Ltd
NLA Investments Pty Ltd (N & L Allen Family A/c)
TRB Management Pty Ltd (Bowden Super Fund A/c)

15,603,089 Ordinary Shares

No. of Shareholders
Ordinary Shares
289
789
285
658
200
2,221

Shares held
15,603,089
7,000,000
6,863,412
5,942,365
5,198,760
5,000,000
5,000,000
4,582,247
4,570,178
4,400,000
4,059,001
3,999,021
3,612,581
3,285,654
3,200,000
2,825,000
2,629,584
2,600,000
2,576,853
2,409,000
95,356,745

1,265

% Holding
7.49
3.36
3.29
2.85
2.49
2.40
2.40
2.20
2.19
2.11
1.95
1.92
1.73
1.58
1.54
1.36
1.26
1.25
1.24
1.16
45.75

  4. Voting Rights

A registered holder of shares in the company may attend general meetings of the company in person or by proxy and on a poll
may exercise one vote for each share held.  There are no voting rights attached to options for ordinary shares until the options
have been exercised.

5. Unlisted Options

There are no unlisted options on issue.

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Additional shareholders’ information
as at 31 August 2013

6. General

The name of the Company Secretary is Ian Wallace.

The address of the principal registered office is:
15 Clifford Street, Huntingdale, Victoria, 3166
Telephone Number: (03) 9545 5288
Facsimile Number: (03) 9558 9944
Email:corporate@evz.com.au

A register of securities is kept at Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd, 
452 Johnston Street, Abbotsford, Victoria, 3067.
Telephone Number: 1300 137 328

7. Stock Exchange Listing

The company’s ordinary securities are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange Limited.

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