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EVZ Limited 
Annual Financial Report 

For the year ended 30 June 2019 

ACN 010 550 357 

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Chairman’s report 

During the 2019 Financial Year the EVZ Group delivered the following significant achievements: 

  Revenues from ordinary activities increased by 20% to $78.0 million. 

  Growth in revenue as a result of successful delivery of projects and recurrent revenue contracts to a 

range of clients. 

  EBITDA profit was $2.9 million. 

  Successful raising of $3.5M new equity through an institutional placement in August 2018. 

  Reduction in interest bearing debt to $3.3M from $6.0M. 

Activities of the three operating divisions are summarised below: 

Brockman Engineering produced a solid financial performance for the financial year and continues to 
be a lead player in petrochemical and water tank construction, maintenance and piping fabrication 
sector.  Brockman  currently  has  a  consistent  workload  for  the  ensuing  six  months  including  a  wide 
range of tank construction projects and is actively bidding and providing advisory roles on new and 
upcoming larger scale projects in the fuel terminal and refinery sector. 

Syfon Systems continues to be the leading syphonic roof stormwater drainage company in Australia 
and South East  Asia. While  still producing a profitable  operating performance  in the 2019 financial 
year, its Malaysian business was impacted by a temporary general industry slow-down following the 
change of government.  The Malaysian business is expected to rebound in the 2020 financial year and 
in addition, Syfon remains committed to expanding in Vietnam and subsequent other Asian countries 
to continue a progressive geographic expansion strategy. 

TSF Power provides power generation breakdown and maintenance services. The 2019 financial year 
involved  business  restructuring  costs  and  during  this  time  it  did  not  produce  the  required  revenue 
levels to achieve a profitable result. However, the business is now well placed to return to profitability 
in the 2020 financial year. 

I would like to thank our loyal shareholders for their support and welcome new shareholders who have joined 
us on the expectation of improved value from growth in operational turnover and profitability. The Directors 
and Management of EVZ limited are totally committed to furthering the success gained to date and achieving 
greater and more successful outcomes in the future. 

I would also like to thank the senior management teams and their people for their ongoing commitment to 
their quality products and customers and who represent the EVZ Group in the best possible way in doing so. I 
also thank my fellow Directors Rob Edgley and Ian Luck. 

I commend the 2019 Annual Report to you. 

Sincerely 

Graham Burns 
Chairman 

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Annual financial report 
2019 

Contents 

Section 

Page 

Chairman’s report ..................................................................................................................... 2 

Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3 

Corporate directory .................................................................................................................. 4 

Directors’ report ........................................................................................................................ 5 

Corporate governance statement .......................................................................................... 14 

Auditor’s independence declaration ..................................................................................... 23 

Consolidated statement of profit or loss .............................................................................. 24 

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income ............................................................. 25 

Consolidated statement of financial position ....................................................................... 26 

Consolidated statement of changes in equity ...................................................................... 27 

Consolidated statement of cash flows .................................................................................. 28 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements ................................................................... 29 

Directors’ declaration ............................................................................................................. 73 

Independent auditors’ report ................................................................................................. 74 

Additional shareholder information ...................................................................................... 77 

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Corporate directory 

Directors 

G Burns  
R Edgley 
I Luck 

(Non-Executive Chairman) 
(Non-Executive Director) 
(Non-Executive Director) 

Chief Executive Officer 

S Farthing 

Chief Financial Officer & 
Company Secretary 

P van der Wal 

Registered & principal office 

Share registry 

Auditors 

115 | 838 Collins Street 
Melbourne Vic 3008 
Telephone: (03) 9545 5288 
Facsimile: (03) 9542 6061 
Email: pieter.vanderwal@evz.com.au 

Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd 
452 Johnston Street 
Abbotsford Vic 3067 
Telephone: 1300 137 328 
Facsimile: 1300 137 341 

Grant Thornton 
Collins Square, Tower 5 
727 Collins Street 
Melbourne Vic 3008 

Bankers 

Commonwealth Bank of Australia 

Stock exchange listing 

Australian Securities Exchange Limited 
(Home exchange – Melbourne) 
ASX Code:  EVZ 

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Directors’ report 

The Directors present their report on the financial statements of the Company and consolidated entity for the 
year  ended  30  June  2019.    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: 

Graham Burns 
Robert Edgely 
Ian Luck 

Information on directors 

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

Graham Burns 

Appointed  1  February  2008  –  Non-Executive  Chairman.  Mr  Burns  was  appointed 
Chairman on 5 July 2016. 
Mr Burns, age 64, 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 FAICD, is a member of the Remuneration, Audit and Nomination Committees. 

Interest in EVZ Limited Shares: 

8,135,200 ordinary shares 

Other current directorships: 

None 

Previous directorships (last 3 years): 

None 

Robert Edgley 

Appointed 26 August 2011 – Non-Executive Director. 
Mr  Edgley,  age  54,  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 Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Remuneration and 
Nomination Committees. 

Interest in EVZ Limited Shares: 

2,295,715 ordinary shares. 

Other current directorships: 

Previous directorships (last 3 years): 

Self Wealth Limited (SWF) 
(Appointed 16 April 2019) 

Praemium Limited (PPS) 
(Resigned 12 May 2017) 

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Directors’ report (continued) 

Information on directors (continued) 

Ian Luck 

        Appointed 3 July 2017– Non-Executive Director. 

Mr Luck, age 67,  has significant  experience  in the  Engineering and Construction Sector 
with  40  years’  experience  in  business  leadership  in  Australia.  His  career  features  a 
balanced blend of complex business leadership, strategy and governance roles that focus 
on  creating  high  performing  teams  to  deliver  outstanding  growth  and  profitability.  He 
currently  is  a  Non-Executive  Director  of  McConnell  Dowell  (an  Australian  design  and 
construction group which is a fully owned subsidiary of Aveng Limited, which is listed on 
the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa). Previously he has been the Managing 
Director of Baulderstone and a key manager in Leighton Contractors. 

        Mr Luck has a B Tech. Civil Engineering, a FIE Aust and a CPEng 

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

Interest in EVZ Limited Shares: 

500,000 ordinary shares 

Other current directorships: 

McConnell Dowell Corporation Limited 

Previous directorships (last 3 years): 

None 

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:  14 

G Burns  
R Edgley 
I Luck 

Remuneration Committee Meetings 
Total number of meetings held:  5 

G Burns  
R Edgley 
I Luck 

No. Attended 

14 
14 
13 

No. Held  
Whilst a Director 
14 
14 
14 

No. Attended 

5 
5 
5 

No. Held  
Whilst a Member 
5 
5 
5 

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Directors’ report (continued) 

Audit committee meetings 
Total number of meetings held:  3 

R Edgley – Chairman  
I Luck 
G Burns 

No. Attended 

4 
4 
4 

No. Held  
Whilst a Member 
4 
4 
4 

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

Company secretary 
The Company Secretary is Pieter van der Wal.  He was appointed 4 September 2017. Mr van der Wal has a 
Bachelor of Business and is a Chartered Accountant with company secretarial experience. 

Principal activities 
The consolidated entity operates in the engineering and energy services sectors and its principal activities are: 
•  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. 

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

centres and sporting venues throughout Australia and South East Asia. 

•  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. 

Operating results 
The net profit for the consolidated entity for the year after income tax expense was $1,624,975 compared to 
a net profit after income tax expense in 2018 of $2,341,980.  

The following significant achievements occurred during the financial year: 

•  Revenues from ordinary activities increased by 20% to $78.0 million for 2019. 

•  Growth in revenue as a result of successful delivery of projects and recurrent revenue contracts to a range 

of clients. 

•  Successful raising of $3.5M new equity through an institutional placement in August 2018. 

•  Reduction in interest bearing debt to $3.3M from $6.0M. 

•  EVZ is now well positioned to further grow revenues and profits by utilising the talented management team 
and skilled technical resource base in conjunction with the strengthened statement of financial position in 
specialist engineering sectors. 

Dividends 
No dividends were declared or paid during the year. 

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Directors’ report (continued) 

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 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 consolidated entity, the results of those operations, or the state of 
affairs of the consolidated entity in future financial years after the financial year. 

Future developments 
The Group will continue its focus on investing in growth across all its businesses and the reduction/retirement 
of debt.   

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. 

Environmental regulation 
The consolidated 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. 

Auditors’ independence declaration 
As  required  under  Section  307C  of the  Corporations  Act  2001,  EVZ Limited  has  obtained  an  Independence 
Declaration from its auditors, Grant Thornton.  This is included on page 23 of this financial report. 

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Directors’ report (continued) 

Remuneration report 

This  report  details the  nature  and  amount  of  remuneration  for each  Director  of  the Company  and  for  Key 
Management Personnel. 

Remuneration policy 
The remuneration policy of the Company 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 consolidated 
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 consolidated entity, 
as well as to 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 
consolidated 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 
consolidated 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 and is predominantly measured by comparing actual growth against  forecast  growth of the 
consolidated 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. 

The Remuneration Committee set certain key performance indicators for the key Executives in the Group to 
determine eligibility for short term incentive payments. The key performance indicators were both quantitative 
and qualitative measures. Short term incentives paid/payable for the year were $105,766 (2018: $218,195). 

Long term incentives, linked with performance rights issued under the Company’s’ Directors’ and Employees’ 
Benefits Plan, were not met during the year and no performance rights, options or shares were issued. 

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. 

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Directors’ report (continued) 

Remuneration report (continued) 

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

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 consolidated 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.  

There were no share-based payments during the year.  

Performance based remuneration 
During  the  year  to  30  June  2019,  performance-based  remuneration  paid/payable  totalled  $105,766  (2018: 
$218,195). The payments made in 2019 of $105,766 related to 2018 financial performance. No Incentives were 
paid or payable for the 2019 financial year performance.  

Short term performance-based payments were based on achieving certain key performance indicators which 
were quantitative measures based on business profitability and improvement in forward work in hand. Both 
measures are considered to be drivers of shareholder value.  

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Directors’ report (continued) 

Remuneration report (continued) 

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. 

Details of remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2019 
The remuneration for each Director and each of Key Management Personnel of the consolidated entity during 
the year was as follows: 

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DirectorsShort-term employee benefitsPost-employment benefitsSalaryFeesSuperannuation ContributionsOtherTotal2019$         $     $     $     G Burns-                       80,000                 -                       -                       80,000                  R Edgley -                       50,000                 -                       -                       50,000                  I Luck-                       50,000                 -                       -                       50,000                  -                       180,000              -                       -                       180,000               2018G Burns-                       80,000                 -                       -                       80,000                  R Edgley -                       50,000                 -                       -                       50,000                  I Luck-                       50,000                 -                       -                       50,000                  -                       180,000              -                       -                       180,000               Key management personnel of the Consolidated entityKey management personnel of the Consolidated entityShort-term employee benefitsPost-employment benefitsSalary Profit share & bonus  Non cash benefits Superannuation ContributionsTermination benefitsTotal2019$     $         $     $     $     S Farthing(Chief Executive Officer)397,716               -                       -                       20,451                 -                        418,167                 P van der Wal(Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary)219,178               -                       -                       20,822                 -                        240,000                 A Bellgrove(General Manager, Syfon Systems)284,063               39,737                 34,200                 20,531                 -                        378,531                 C Bishop(General Manager, Brockman Engineering)280,371               7,229                   -                       25,551                 -                        313,151                 J Hughes  (appointed 15 October 2018)(General Manager, TSF Power)138,461               -                       -                       13,154                 -                        151,615                 I Whitford (Resigned 28 September 2018)(General Manager, TSF Power)52,698                 -                       -                       5,006                   -                        57,704                   1,372,487          46,966                34,200                105,515              -                        1,559,168             Short-term employee benefitsPost-employment benefitsSalary Profit share & bonus  Non cash benefits Superannuation ContributionsTermination benefitsTotal2018$         $     $     $     S Farthing(Chief Executive Officer)355,041               135,750               -                       20,049                 -                        510,840                 I Wallace (resigned 4 September 2017)(Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary)85,747                 -                       -                       8,146                   58,587                  152,479                 P van der Wal (appointed 4 September 2017)(Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary)175,631               -                       -                       16,652                 -                        192,283                 A Bellgrove(General Manager, Syfon Systems)274,977               23,645                 23,353                 20,049                 -                        342,023                 C Bishop(General Manager, Brockman Engineering)262,469               58,800                 -                       25,480                 -                        346,749                 I Whitford(General Manager, TSF Power)168,950               -                       -                       16,050                 -                        185,000                 1,322,814          218,195              23,353                106,426              58,587                 1,729,374              
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Directors’ report (continued) 

Remuneration report (continued) 

Remuneration  and  other  terms  of  employment  for  key  Executives  are  formalised  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. 

Additional disclosures relating to key management personnel 
The number of ordinary shares held by key management personnel of the Group during the financial year is as 
below. There were no share options or rights held by key management personnel during the financial year: 

This concludes the remuneration report, which has been audited. 

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2019Balance at beginning of yearGranted as remunerationPurchased or (Sold)10:1 Share ConsolidationBalance at end of yearG Burns80,000,000         -                       1,352,000           (73,216,800)        8,135,200            R Edgley22,957,142         -                       -                       (20,661,427)        2,295,715            I Luck5,000,000           -                       -                       (4,500,000)          500,000                S Farthing11,640,483         3,236,794           -                       (13,389,549)        1,487,728            P van der Wal1,000,000           -                       -                       (900,000)             100,000                C Bishop-                       -                       -                       -                       -                        A Bellgrove12,405,493         1,286,215           -                       (12,322,537)        1,369,171            J Hughes  (appointed 15 October 2018)-                       -                       -                       -                       -                        I Whitford (resigned 28 September 2018)-                       -                       -                       -                       -                        133,003,118      4,523,009          1,352,000          (124,990,313)    13,887,814         2018Balance at beginning of yearGranted as remunerationPurchased or (Sold)Balance at end of yearG Burns48,380,141         -                       31,619,859         80,000,000          R Edgley10,543,473         -                       12,413,669         22,957,142          I Luck (appointed 3 July 2017)-                       -                       5,000,000           5,000,000            S Farthing8,762,785           -                       2,877,698           11,640,483          P van der Wal (appointed 4 September 2017)-                       -                       1,000,000           1,000,000            C Bishop-                       -                       -                       -                        A Bellgrove12,405,493         -                       -                       12,405,493          I Whitford (resigned 28 September 2018)-                       -                       -                       -                        M Findlay (resigned 3 July 2017)4,007,228           -                       (65,106)                3,942,122            I Wallace (resigned 4 September 2017)211,387               -                       -                       211,387                84,310,507        -                       52,846,120        137,156,627        
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Directors’ report (continued) 

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

Director – G Burns 

Signed at Melbourne this 26th day of September 2019. 

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Corporate governance statement 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Introduction 
The Board of the Company is committed to protecting shareholders’ interests and ensuring investors are fully 
informed about the performance of the company’s business.  The Directors have undertaken 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 policies and practices of the company are in accordance with the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s 
“Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations – 3rd Edition”. 

Unless  otherwise  indicated,  the  best  practice  principles  of  the  ASX  Corporate  Governance  Council  and 
suggested disclosures, have been adopted by the company for the year ended 30 June 2019 as relevant to the 
size and complexity of the company and its operations.   

The Corporate Governance Statement is current at the date of approval of the annual report and has been 
approved by the Board of Directors. 

Principle 1:  Lay Solid Foundations for Management and Oversight 

Recommendation 1.1:  Respective roles and responsibilities of the Board and management. 

The 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. 

establish, monitor and modify the corporate strategies of the company; 
ensure proper corporate governance; 

The key responsibilities of the Board are to: 
• 
• 
•  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 (continued) 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Recommendation 1.2:  Directors appointment 
Non-Executive Directors appointed during the year hold office until the next annual general meeting, where 
they must stand for re-election. Each year one third of the Board of Directors (excluding the Managing Director) 
must retire and if they wish seek re-election at the annual general meeting. Board support for a Director’s re-
election is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory Director performance. 

Appropriate background checks are undertaken before a Director is nominated. At the annual general meeting 
shareholders are provided with all material information concerning the Director seeking election or re-election. 

Recommendation 1.3:  Terms of appointment 
The Company has written agreements with all senior executives setting out the terms of their appointment. 
Written  agreements  have  now  been  implemented  for  all  new  director  appointments.  The  duties  of  the 
Directors as detailed above were provided to all directors.  

Recommendation 1.4:  Company secretary 
The appointment and removal of the Company Secretary is a decision of the Board. The Company Secretary is 
accountable directly to the Board, through the Chairman, on all matters relating to the proper functioning of 
the  Board  and  is  responsible  for  ensuring  compliance  with  Board  procedures  and  governance  matters.  All 
Directors have direct access to the Company Secretary.  

Recommendation 1.5:  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. 

• 

• 

• 

• 

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Corporate governance statement (continued) 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

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 

2019 

2018 

No. 

31 

- 

- 

% 

8 

- 

- 

No. 

25 

- 

- 

% 

7 

- 

- 

 

This includes both employees and specific contractors engaged by the Group. 

Recommendation 1.6:  Board and committee performance  
The Board and its committees undertook self-assessment in accordance with their relevant charters during the 
financial year.  The Chairman 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. 

Recommendation 1.7:  Senior executive performance 
Reviews of the performance of Senior Executives are undertaken annually against established key performance 
indicators. At the same time goals and targets for the coming year are discussed and implemented. The annual 
evaluation of the CEO’s performance is a specific function of the Remuneration Committee. 

Principle 2: Structure the board to add value 

Recommendation 2.1:  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 2.2 and 2.3:  Board composition 
The Company’s Board is comprised of Non-Executive Directors. 

Details of Directors and relevant skills are detailed in the following tables: 

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Corporate governance statement (continued) 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Details of directors 
Director 
Graham Burns 
Robert Edgley 
Ian Luck 

Term in office 
Appointed 1 February 2008 
Appointed 26 August 2011 
Appointed 3 July 2017 

Qualifications 
FAICD 
BEc 
B Tech. Civil 
Engineering 

Status 
Independent  
Independent  
Independent  

Areas of competence and skills of the board of directors 
Area 
Leadership 

Competence and skills 
Business leadership 
Public listed company experience 

Business & Finance 

Sustainability and Stakeholder management 

Accounting expertise 
Business strategy 
Corporate turnarounds 
Corporate financing 
Mergers and acquisitions 
Risk management 
Commercial agreements 

Corporate governance 
Remuneration 

Market and Industry 

Financial services expertise 

International 

Geographical experience and international business 
management 

Recommendation 2.4:  Director independence 
All Directors 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. 

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Corporate governance statement (continued) 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Directors are encouraged to be long term shareholders in the company. Directors shareholdings are disclosed 
in the annual report. Any change in Directors’ shareholdings are disclosed in accordance with ASX Listing Rules. 
The Company’s policies allow Directors to seek independent advice at the Company’s expense. 

Recommendation 2.5: Independence of chairman 
The chairman, Graham Burns, 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.  The  role  of  Chairman  is 
independent  to  the  role  of  CEO,  which  is  held  by  Scott  Farthing.  There  is  a  clear  division  of  responsibility 
between these roles. 

Recommendation 2.6: Induction and training  
Any new Director will receive a letter of appointment. Directors are provided access to the company’s policies 
including the Board’s Charter. At Board meetings Directors receive regular updates and also undertake site 
visits, attend customer and financier meetings as required. These assist Directors to keep abreast of relevant 
market and industry developments. 

Principle 3: Act ethically and responsibly 

Recommendation 3.1: Code of conduct 
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 

Principle 4: Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting 

Recommendation 4.1: 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. 

The audit committee consists of: 
• 
Robert Edgley - Chairperson  
• 
Ian Luck 
•  Graham Burns 

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Corporate governance statement (continued) 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

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 
identifying risk areas. 

• 
• 

• 

Recommendation 4.2: CEO and CFO assurance 
The CEO and CFO have provided to the Board formal declarations 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. 

Recommendation 4.3: Auditor attendance 
The Company’s Auditor is Grant Thornton. The Auditor has and will continue to attend the Annual General 
Meeting in order to be available to answer questions relating to the audit raised by security holders. 

Principle 5: Make timely and balanced disclosure 
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. 

• 

• 

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Corporate governance statement (continued) 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

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: Website 
The Company has a website which includes details of the Company and the operating entities in the Group. 
The  website  also  includes  the  Company’s  annual  report  which contains within it  the  Company’s  Corporate 
Governance  statement.  The  Company  is  currently  updating  this  website  to  include  a  separate  Corporate 
Governance page. 

Recommendation 6.2: Communications with investors 
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. 

• 

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. 

Recommendation 6.3: Participation at meetings by security holders 
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 Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations in respect of notices of meetings;   
providing sufficient  time and adequate opportunity at meetings for shareholders to ask  questions and 
make comments to the Board, 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. 

• 

• 

The current size of the Company prohibits technology such as live webcasting and meetings across multiple 
venues  linked  by  live  telecommunications.  The  Company  allows  electronic  lodgement  of  proxies  for  its 
meetings. 

Recommendation 6.4: Electronic communication 
The Company provides security  holders with the option to receive  communications from the entity and its 
security  registry,  such  as  notice  of  meetings,  explanatory  memorandums,  proxy  forms  and  annual  reports 
electronically. A corporate email address is provided via the website to allow security holders to communicate 
with the Company. 

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Corporate governance statement (continued) 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

The Company allows electronic lodgement of proxies for its meetings. 

Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk 

Recommendation 7.1: Risk committee 
Overall risk management is the responsibility of the Audit Committee and covered within that Committee’s 
Charter. 

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 and 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. In 
addition, a monthly risk report is tabled at the Board meeting for consideration. 

Recommendation 7.2: Risk management framework 
Given the relatively small and centralised management team, the nature of the business of the company and 
that a majority of independent Directors sit on the audit committee, the Board is continuously kept informed 
of the effectiveness of the company’s internal control systems. In addition, a monthly risk report is tabled at 
the Board meeting for consideration. 

Recommendation 7.3: Internal audit 
The  Company  does  not  currently  have  any  internal  audit  function.  The  Board  considers  that  given  the 
Company’s current size there  is no benefit in having an internal audit function. Independent advice will be 
sought as necessary. The Board has overall responsibility for the identification, assessment, management and 
monitoring of the risks faced by the company.   

Recommendation 7.4: Risk management 
The Board monitors its exposure to all risks, including economic, environmental and social sustainability risks 
on a monthly basis. Any material business risks will be disclosed in the annual report, which also outlines the 
activities, performance, financial position of the Company and its businesses. 

Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly 

Recommendation 8.1 and 8.2: Remuneration committee and policies 
The  company  has  a  duly  appointed  remuneration  committee.    The  committee  operates  pursuant  to  the 
remuneration committee charter.   

The remuneration committee consists of: 
• 
Ian Luck 
•  Graham Burns 
• 
Rob Edgley 

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Corporate governance statement (continued) 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

The Company’s approach to remuneration is set out in the Remuneration Report contained within this annual 
report. 

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. 

• 

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,  under  the  Directors’  and  Employees’  Benefits  Plan,  with  shares, 
performance rights and/or options and bonuses as part of their remuneration and incentive package. 

There are no Executive Directors. 

Recommendation 8.3: Equity based remuneration scheme 
There is currently in place an 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. 

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.  

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Auditor’s independence declaration 

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Consolidated statement of profit or loss 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

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

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Notes20192018      $      $Continuing operationsRevenue78,042,293          64,928,395            Cost of sales(65,643,997)        (51,793,049)           Gross profit12,398,296          13,135,346Other Income2(a)72,777                 96,694                    Administration and business development costs(8,965,536)           (8,700,181)             Corporate costs(1,365,164)           (1,427,327)             Profit before finance costs and income tax2,140,373            3,104,532Net finance costs2(c)(411,955)              (619,721)Profit before income tax from continuing operations1,728,418            2,484,811Income tax (expense)/benefit3(103,443)              (142,831)Profit for the year attributed to members after tax1,624,975           2,341,980Earnings per shareCentsCentsOverall operations:Basic earnings per share171.7353.155Diluted earnings per share171.7083.093Continuing operations:Basic earnings per share 171.7353.155Diluted earnings per share 171.7083.093Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

The above consolidated statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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Notes20192018      $      $Profit for the year after tax1,624,975            2,341,980              Other comprehensive income:Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations16(b)35,647                 203,941                 Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to owners of the company1,660,622           2,545,921             Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated statement of financial position 
As at 30 June 2019 

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

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Notes20192018      $      $Current assetsCash and cash equivalents222,772,182 1,706,883 Trade and other receivables416,540,057 16,939,999 Contract assets53,156,104                              -   Inventories6(a)2,313,984 1,971,101 Financial assets6(b)189,612 178,570 Total current assets24,971,939 20,796,553 Non-current assetsTrade and other receivables41,612,075 1,587,673 Plant and equipment74,870,664 3,869,464 Deferred tax assets82,604,954 2,632,131 Intangibles912,072,010 12,072,010 Total non-current assets21,159,703 20,161,278 Total assets46,131,642 40,957,831 Current liabilitiesTrade and other payables1013,853,414 12,233,514 Contract liabilities51,584,027                              -   Tax liabilities831,335 103,542 Short-term borrowings113,372,272 511,529 Provisions132,926,188 2,986,944 Total current liabilities21,767,236 15,835,529 Non-current liabilitiesLong-term borrowings12284,397 6,000,000 Deferred tax liabilities850,549 49,200 Provisions-non current1341,526 121,903 Total non-current liabilities376,472 6,171,103 Total liabilities22,143,708 22,006,632 Net assets23,987,934 18,951,199 EquityIssued capital1456,457,180 52,972,129 Reserves16277,171 241,524 Accumulated losses16(32,746,417)(34,262,454)Total equity23,987,934 18,951,199 Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated statement of changes in equity 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

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

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Consolidated entityIssued capitalAccumulated lossesShare options reserveForeign currency translation reserveTotalAs at 30 June 2019$$$$Balance at 30 June 201852,972,129(34,262,454)300,000(58,476)18,951,199Adjustment on adoption of AASB 9-(108,938)-(108,938)Balance at 1 July 201852,972,129(34,371,392)300,000(58,476)18,842,261Total comprehensive profit for periodProfit/(loss) for period-                 1,624,975-               -                       1,624,975Foreign currency translation reserve-                 --               35,64735,647Total comprehensive income for period-                 1,624,975-               35,6471,660,622Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity:Shares issued3,681,061-                 -               -                       3,681,061Share Issue Costs(196,010)-                 -               -                       (196,010)    Balance at 30 June 201956,457,180(32,746,417)300,000(22,829)23,987,934Consolidated entityIssued capitalAccumulated lossesShare options reserveForeign currency translation reserveTotalAs at 30 June 2018$$$$Balance at 1 July 201750,434,876(36,604,434)-               (262,417)13,568,025Total comprehensive profit for periodProfit/(loss) for period-                 2,341,980-               -                       2,341,980Foreign currency translation reserve-                 -                 -               203,941203,941Total comprehensive income for period-                 2,341,980-               203,9412,545,921Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity:Shares issued3,282,506--               -3,282,506Share Issue costs(745,253)300,000      (445,253)Balance at 30 June 201852,972,129(34,262,454)300,000      (58,476)18,951,199 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated statement of cash flows 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

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

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Notes20192018      $      $Cash flows from operating activitiesReceipts from customers (inclusive of GST)82,525,701 65,230,179 Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST)(79,501,810)(65,944,908)Interest received9,090 3,999 Finance costs(421,046)(623,720)Income tax paid(147,125)(78,735)Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities222,464,810 (1,413,185)Cash flows from investing activitiesProceeds from sale of plant and equipment5,169 (1,208)Purchase of plant and equipment7(1,738,659)(762,961)Net cash used in investing activities(1,733,490)(764,169)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from equity raising3,484,850 2,982,506 Share issue costs(196,010)(145,253)Repayment of loans(3,248,951)(448,950)Procceds from / (repayment) of finance leases294,090 (56,036)Net cash provided by financing activities333,979 2,332,267 Net increase/(decrease) in cash held1,065,299 154,913 Cash at beginning of the period1,706,883 1,551,970 Cash at end of the period222,772,182 1,706,883 Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies 

General information and statement of compliance 
This  financial  report  includes  the  consolidated  financial  statements  and  notes  of  EVZ  Limited  and 
controlled entities (‘Consolidated Entity’ or ‘Group’). 

The consolidated general-purpose financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance 
with  the  requirements  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  Australian  Accounting  Standards  and  other 
authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB). Compliance with 
Australian  Accounting  Standards  results  in  full  compliance  with  the  International  Financial  Reporting 
Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). EVZ Limited is a for-
profit entity statements prepared on accruals basis under the historical cost convention. 

They have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated. 

(a)  New and amended accounting standards adopted by the consolidated entity 

A number of new or amended standards became applicable for the current reporting period and the 
consolidated entity had to change its accounting policies and make retrospective adjustments as a 
result of adopting the following standards: 

• AASB 9 Financial Instruments, and 
• AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. 

The other standards did not have any impact on the consolidated entity’s accounting policies and did 
not require retrospective adjustments. 

AASB 9 Financial Instruments - accounting policies applied from 1 July 2018 

Impact of adoption 
AASB 9 Financial Instruments replaces AASB 139 Financial Instruments: recognition and measurement. 
It makes major changes to the  previous guidance on the classification and measurement of financial 
assets and introduces an ‘expected credit loss’ model for impairment of financial assets. 

When adopting AASB 9, the Group has applied transitional relief and opted not to restate prior periods. 
Differences  arising  from  the  adoption  of  AASB  9  in  relation  to  classification,  measurement,  and 
impairment are recognised in opening retained earnings as at 1 July 2018. 

Classification and measurement of financial assets 
From 1 July 2018, the consolidated entity classifies  its  financial assets  in the following measurement 
category: 

• those to be measured at amortised cost. 

The  classification  depends  on  the  entity’s  business  model  for  managing  the  financial  assets  and  the 
contractual  terms  of  the  cash  flows.  The  classifications  adopted  by  the  Group  from  1  July  2018  are 
unchanged from the previous period classifications.  

Measurement of financial assets 
At initial recognition, the consolidated entity measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case 
of  a  financial  asset  not  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  (FVPL),  transaction  costs  that  are  directly 
attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(a)  New and amended accounting standards adopted by the consolidated entity (continued) 

Impairment of financial assets 
For trade  receivables  and contract  assets  under  AASB  15  the  Group  applies  a  simplified  approach  of 
recognising lifetime expected credit losses as these items do not have a significant financing component. 
The impairment allowance for trade receivables was increased by $108,938 at 1 July 2018. 

Classification and measurement of financial liabilities 
As the accounting for financial liabilities remains largely unchanged from AASB 139, the consolidated 
entity’s financial liabilities were not impacted by the adoption of AASB 9. 

AASB 15 Revenue from contracts with customers – accounting policies applied from 1 July 2018 

Impact of adoption 
The consolidated entity has adopted AASB 15 Revenue from contracts with customers from 1 July 
2018. 

In accordance with the transition provisions in AASB 15, the consolidated entity has adopted the new 
rules at 1 July 2018 without applying the changes to comparatives. There was no impact on the 
measurement of retained earnings at 1 July 2018 or on the amounts recognised in profit or loss for the 
period ending 30 June 2019 from the adoption of this standard. 

Classification and measurement of revenue from contracts with customers 

The impact on classification is as follows: 

•  At 1 July 2018, $2,146,276 of contract assets were reclassified from trade and other receivables to 

contract assets. At 30 June 2019, this reclassification amounts to $3,156,104. 

•  At 1 July 2018, $1,465,267 of contract liabilities were reclassified from trade and other payables to 

contract liabilities. At 30 June 2019, this reclassification amounts to $1,584,027. 

Policies applied from 1 July 2018 

Details of the new requirements of AASB 15 as well as the judgments and estimates used in determining 
any possible impacts are described below. 

The core principle of AASB 15 is that an entity shall recognise revenue to depict the transfer of promised 
goods and services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects 
to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This means that revenue will be recognised when 
control of goods or services is transferred rather than on transfer of risks and rewards. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(a)  New and amended accounting standards adopted by the consolidated entity (continued) 

Construction revenue 

The contractual terms and the way in which the consolidated entity operates its construction contracts 
is predominantly derived from projects containing one performance obligation. Contracted revenue will 
continue to be recognised over time using the cost incurred to measure progress. The requirements of 
over  time  measurement  are  met  as  the  construction  creates  assets  with  no  alternative  use  to  the 
consolidated entity and there is an enforceable right to payment including a reasonable profit margin, 
for performance completed. 

The  consolidated  entity  has  also  reviewed  variable  consideration  such  as  incentives,  as  well  as 
accounting for claims and variations as contract modifications which all impart a higher threshold of 
probability for recognition. As is required in the new standard, revenue is being recognised when it is 
highly probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur for these modifications. 

Services revenue 

Services  revenue  arises  from  maintenance  and  other  services  supplied  to  infrastructure  assets  and 
facilities which may involve a range of services and processes. Under AASB 15, these are predominantly 
to be recognised over time with reference to inputs on satisfaction of the performance obligations. The 
services  that  have  been  determined  to  be  one  performance  obligation  are  highly  inter-related  and 
fulfilled  over  time  therefore  revenue  will  continue  to  be  recognised  over  time.  As  with  construction 
revenue, incentives, variations and claims exist which are subject to the same higher threshold criteria 
of only recognising revenue to the extent it is highly probable that a significant reversal of revenue will 
not happen. 

Tender costs 

Costs incurred during the tender process across the consolidated entity will be expensed. Under the new 
standard costs can only be capitalised if they are both expected to be recovered and either would not 
have been incurred if the contract had not been won or if they are intrinsic to the delivery of a project. 

Impact of standards issued but not yet applied by the entity 

AASB 16 – Leases  
AASB 16 Leases specifies how to recognise, measure and disclose leases. The standard provides a single 
lessee accounting model, requiring lessees to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for almost 
all leases. The exceptions being short-term (less than 12 months) and low value leases.  Lessor accounting 
remains similar to the current standard – i.e. lessors continue to classify leases as finance or operating 
leases. AASB 16 applies to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019 and replaces 
AASB 117 Leases and the related interpretations.  

As at the reporting date, the group has non-cancellable operating lease commitments of $2.6 million. 
Refer also to Note 25: Operating lease commitments. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

Impact of standards issued but not yet applied by the entity (continued) 

AASB 16 – Leases (continued) 
The consolidated entity manages its owned and leased assets to ensure there is an appropriate level of 
equipment to meet its current obligations and to tender for new work. The decision as to whether to 
lease  or  purchase  an  asset  is  dependent  on  a  broad  range  of  considerations  at  the  time  including 
financing, risk management and operational strategies following the anticipated completion of a project.  
Management has completed the identification of the provisions of the standard which will most impact 
the consolidated entity.   

From  the  assessment  of  the  new  standard  completed  to  date  on  all  of  the  Group’s  existing  leasing 
arrangements  except  for  some  minor  arrangements,  the  following  impacts  are  expected  on 
implementation date: 

•  Total assets and total liabilities will increase, due to the recognition of a “right of use asset” and a 
“lease liability” grossing up the assets and liabilities in the Consolidated statement of financial 
position.  On 1 July 2019 the Group expects the value of the right to use assets and lease liabilities 
to be both approximately $2.058 million; 
Interest expense will increase due to the effective interest rate implicit in the lease, where the 
interest expense component is higher on early years of the lease; 

• 

•  Depreciation charge will increase as the right of use assets is recognised; 
• 

Lease rental expenses will decrease due to the recognition of interest and depreciation noted 
above; and 

•  Operating cash flows will be higher as repayment of the principle portion of all lease liabilities will 

be classified as financing activities. 

AASB 16 needs to be implemented retrospectively, either with the restatement of comparatives or with 
the  cumulative  impact  of  application  recognised  as  at  1  July  2019  under  the  modified  retrospective 
approach. AASB 16 contains a number of practical expedients, one of which permits the classification of 
existing contracts as leases under current accounting standards to be carried over to AASB 16. Under the 
modified retrospective approach, on a lease by-lease basis, the right of use of an asset may be deemed 
to be equivalent to the liability at transition or calculated retrospectively as at inception of the lease. 

The  consolidated  entity  has  completed  its  assessment  of  the available options  for transition  and will 
adopt a modified retrospective approach on 1 July 2019. 

(b) 

Principles of consolidation 
A  controlled  entity  is  any  entity  EVZ  Limited  is  exposed,  or  has  rights,  to  variable  returns  from  its 
involvement with the subsidiary and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the 
subsidiary.  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  consolidated  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 consolidated entity during the year, their operating 
results  have  been  included/excluded  from  the  date  control  was  obtained  or  until  the  date  control 
ceased. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(b) 

Principles of consolidation (continued) 

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 (i.e. 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 profit or loss 
and other 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. 

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 profit or loss and 
other 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. 

(c) 

Income tax 
The  income  tax  expense  (benefit)  for  the  year  comprises  current  income  tax  expense  (income)  and 
deferred  tax  expense  (benefit).    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. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(c) 

Income tax (continued) 

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  (benefit)  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. 

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 probable 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. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(d) 

Inventories 
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value.   

The carrying amount of inventories is reviewed annually by Directors to ensure it is not in excess of the 
recoverable amount from these assets. 

(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 a 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 consolidated 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  probable  future economic  benefits  associated  with  the  item  will  flow  to  the 
Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.  All other repairs and maintenance are charged 
to the statement of profit or loss during the financial period in which they are incurred. 

Depreciation 
The  depreciable  amount  of  all  fixed  assets  and  capitalised  lease  assets,  is  depreciated  on  either  a 
straight-line  or diminishing value  basis over their useful lives  to the  consolidated 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. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(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 consolidated 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. 

(g) 

Financial instruments 

Recognition, initial measurement and derecognition 
Financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  are  recognised  when  the  Group  becomes  a  party  to  the 
contractual provisions of the financial instrument, and are measured initially at fair value adjusted by 
transactions  costs,  except  for  those  carried  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  (FVPL),  which  are 
measured initially at fair value. Subsequent measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities are 
described below. 

Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset 
expire,  or  when  the  financial  asset  and  all  substantial  risks  and  rewards  are  transferred.  A  financial 
liability is derecognised when it is extinguished, discharged, cancelled or expires. 

Classification and subsequent measurement of financial assets 
From 1 July 2018, the  consolidated entity classifies  its  financial assets  in the following measurement 
category: 

• those to be measured at amortised cost. 

The  classification  depends  on  the  entity’s  business  model  for  managing  the  financial  assets  and  the 
contractual terms of the cash flows. 

Impairment of financial assets 
AASB 9’s impairment requirements use more forward looking information to recognize expected credit 
losses – the ‘expected credit losses (ECL) model’. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(g) 

Financial instruments (continued) 

Impairment of financial assets (continued) 
The Group considers a broader range of information when assessing credit risk and measuring expected 
credit losses, including past events, current conditions, reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect 
the expected collectability of the future cash flows of the instrument. 

Trade and other receivables and contract assets 
The Group makes use of a simplified approach in accounting for trade and other receivables as well as 
contract  assets  under  AASB  15  and  records  the  loss allowance  at  the  amount  equal  to  the  expected 
lifetime credit losses. In using this practical expedient, the Group uses its historical experience, external 
indicators  and  forward-looking  information  to  calculate  the  expected  credit  losses  using  a  provision 
matrix. 

The impairment allowance for trade receivables was increased by $108,938 at 1 July 2018. 

Classification and measurement of financial liabilities 
As the accounting for financial liabilities remains largely unchanged from AASB 139, the Group’s financial 
liabilities were  not impacted by the  adoption of AASB 9. However, for completeness, the accounting 
policy is disclosed below. 

The Group’s financial liabilities include borrowings and trade and other payables. 

Financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value, and, where applicable, adjusted for transaction 
costs unless the Group designated a financial liability at fair value through profit or loss. 

Subsequently, financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method 
except for derivatives and financial liabilities designated at FVPL, which are carried subsequently at fair 
value with gains or losses recognised in profit or loss. 

All interest-related charges and, if applicable, changes in an instrument’s fair value that are reported in 
profit or loss are included within finance costs or finance income. 

(h) 

Impairment of assets 
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 statement of profit or loss. 

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. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(h) 

Impairment of assets (continued) 
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. 

(i) 

(j) 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Exchange differences arising on the translation of monetary items are recognised in the statement of 
profit or loss.  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 statement of profit or loss. 

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 statement of profit or loss in the period in which the operation is disposed. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(k) 

Employee benefits 
Provision  is  made  for  the  consolidated  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. 

Defined contribution plans 
Contributions to defined superannuation plans are expensed when incurred. 

Share based payments 
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 three months or less and which are subject to insignificant 
risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts. 

(n) 

Revenue 
Revenue was previously recognised when a good was delivered to a customer or when it was probably 
that work performed would result in revenue whereas under the new standard, revenue is recognised 
when an entity satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control of a promised good or service 
to a customer. 

To determine whether to recognise revenue, the Group follows a 5-step process: 

Identifying the contract with a customer; 
Identifying the performance obligations; 

1 
2 
3  Determining the transaction price, 
4  Allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations; and  
5  Recognising revenue when/as performance obligation(s) are satisfied. 

The core principle of AASB 15 is that an entity shall recognise revenue to depict the transfer of promised 
goods and services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects 
to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This means that revenue will be recognised when 
control of goods or services is transferred rather than on transfer of risks and rewards. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(n) 

Revenue (continued) 

Construction revenue 
The contractual terms and the way in which the consolidated entity operates its construction contracts 
is predominantly derived from projects containing one performance obligation. Due to the high degree 
of interdependence between the various elements of these projects, they are accounted for as a single 
performance  obligation.  Contracted  revenue  will  continue  to  be  recognised  over  time  by  comparing 
costs  incurred  with  total  estimated  costs  required  to  deliver  the  project  to  measure  progress.  The 
requirements of over time measurement are met as the construction creates assets with no alternative 
use to the consolidated entity and there is an enforceable right to payment for performance completed. 

The  consolidated  entity  has  also  reviewed  variable  consideration  such  as  incentives,  as  well  as 
accounting for claims and variations as contract modifications which all impart a higher threshold of 
probability for recognition. As is required in the new standard revenue is being recognised when it is 
highly probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur for these modifications. Contract 
variations are assessed to determine whether they represent a separate contract with the customer or 
are modifications to the original contract. 

Most contracts are billed accordingly to approved monthly progress claims or in some cases accordingly 
to  contracted  milestone  schedules.  When  payments  received  from  customers  exceed  revenue 
recognised to date on a particular contract, an excess (a contract liability)) is reported in the statements 
of  financial  position.  Alternatively,  where  revenue  to  be  recognised  exceeds  amounts  invoiced  to 
customers, the excess (contract asset) is reported. 

Services revenue 
Services  revenue  arises  from  maintenance  and  other  services  supplied  to  infrastructure  assets  and 
facilities which may involve a range of services and processes. Under AASB 15, these are predominantly 
to be recognised over time with reference to inputs (time and materials) as services are provided. The 
services  that  have  been  determined  to  be  one  performance  obligation  are  highly  inter-related  and 
fulfilled  over  time  therefore  revenue  will  continue  to  be  recognised  over  time.  As  with  construction 
revenue, incentives, variations and claims exist which are subject to the same higher threshold criteria 
of only recognising revenue to the extent it is highly probable that a significant reversal of revenue will 
not happen. 

Tender costs 
Costs incurred during the tender process across the consolidated entity will be expensed. Under the new 
standard costs can only be capitalised if they are both expected to be recovered and either would not 
have been incurred if the contract had not been won or if they are intrinsic to the delivery of a project. 

(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 used 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 statement of profit or loss in the period in which they 
are incurred. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(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 statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST.  Cash flows are presented 
in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing 
activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows. 

(q) 

(r) 

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

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 2019, a provision for impairment of $327,273 (2018: $13,644) was raised against receivables 
from continuing operations. There is no provision raised for impairment against work in progress.  
(2018: $nil). 

Recognition of deferred tax assets 
The Group has recognised deferred tax assets in relation to Provisions and Other payables of $1,280,811 
(2018: $1,280,163) and Un-recouped tax losses $1,324,143 (2018: $1,351,968). 

The realisation of these deferred tax assets is dependent upon generating sufficient taxable profit in the 
coming years. 

The Group has projected its profits over the next five years and believes that future taxable profit will 
be available against which the benefits of the deferred tax assets can be utilised. 

Construction contracts and work-in-progress 
Construction  profits  and  losses  are  recognised  on  the  stage-of-completion  basis  and  measured  by 
comparing construction contract costs incurred to date against expected final costs and recoveries of 
the construction contract. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(r) 

Critical accounting estimates and judgments (continued) 

Construction contracts and work-in-progress (continued) 

Expected  final  costs  are  estimated  following  an  assessment  of  each  contract  and  a  determination of 
expected costs still to be incurred. 

Whilst  expected  final  costs  can  vary,  the  Group  believes  that  the  expected  final  costs  in  its  various 
construction contracts are appropriate at 30 June 2019. 

(s) 

Going concern 
The financial report for the year ended 30 June 2019 has been prepared on a going concern basis, which 
assumes continuity of normal business activities and realisation of assets and the settlement of liabilities 
in the ordinary course of business. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

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20192018      $      $2.Profit/(loss) from continuing operations(a)Other incomeSundry income72,777                    96,694                                        72,777                     96,694 (b)ExpensesBad debts-                                             (36,651)Impairment - receivables                  204,691 46,195                    Total employee costs            32,246,006             31,814,107 Defined contribution superannuation expense               2,730,708                2,450,151 Foreign exchange losses/(gains)                   (83,132)                  203,941 (Profit) / Loss on sale of plant and equipment                     (5,169)                      3,846 Operating lease payments               1,143,125                1,143,273 Depreciation of plant and equipment                  747,300                   670,637 (c)Net finance costs:Finance costs                  421,045                   623,720 Interest income                     (9,090)                     (3,999)Net finance costs from continuing operations                  411,955                   619,721 3.Income tax(a)The prima facie tax on profit before income tax from continuing operations is reconciled to income tax as follows:Profit/(loss) before income tax1,728,4182,484,811Income tax calculated at 30% (2018: 30%)518,525745,443Tax effect of permanent differences8,652(272,010)Under provision/(over provision) in prior years-                          266,820Recognition of additional tax losses(500,000)(703,731)Taxation expense - offshore subsidiary76,266106,309Income tax expense/(benefit)103,443142,831The applicable weighted average effective tax rates are:6%6%(b)The components of tax expense comprise:Current tax604,091595,715Deferred tax(648)(15,973)Under provision/(over provision) in prior years-                       266,820Recognition of additional tax losses(500,000)(703,731)103,443142,831Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

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. 

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: 

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Notes20192018      $      $4.Trade and other receivablesCurrentTrade receivables15,494,869            13,549,390            Provision for impairment(327,273)                (13,644)                  15,167,596            13,535,746            Retention receivables495,972                 277,494                 15,663,568            15,666,356            Other debtors and prepayments876,489                 1,273,643              16,540,057           16,939,999           Non-currentRetention receivables1,612,075              1,587,673              1,612,075             1,587,673             Consolidated entity20192018      $      $Australia13,529,062            13,458,518            Asia4,950,343              5,082,798              18,479,405           18,541,316           Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

4.  Trade and other receivables (continued) 
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. 

The  consolidated  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. 

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Gross AmountPast Due & ImpairedPast Due not Impaired (Days Overdue)Within Trading TermsConsolidated entity<30 Days31-60 Days>61 Days$$$$$$2019Trade & term receivables17,602,916333,8959,375,2363,510,4212,119,7472,263,617Other receivables876,489-                -                -                -               876,489        18,479,405333,8959,375,2363,510,4212,119,7473,140,1062018Trade & term receivables15,414,55713,6446,969,0904,410,8131,918,2412,102,769Other receivables1,273,643-                -                -                -               1,273,64316,688,20013,6446,969,0904,410,8131,918,2413,376,41220192018      $      $Provision for impairment of receivablesOpening balance as at 1 January per AASB 13913,64432,447Adjustment for adoption of AASB 9108,938-                          Adjusted opening balance as at 1 July122,58232,447Receivables written off(12,469)(46,854)Provision recognised / (reversed)217,16028,051Closing balance327,27313,644Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Contract assets 
Contract  assets  are  balances  due  from  customers  under  long  term  contracts  as  work  is  performed  and 
therefore a contract asset is recognised over the period in which the performance obligation is fulfilled.  This 
represents  the  Group’s  right  to  consideration  for  the  services  transferred  to  date.    Amounts  are  generally 
reclassified to accounts receivable when there is an unconditional right to receive payment. 

Refer also to Note 1(a), where the effects of the initial application of AASB 15 – Revenue from construction 
contracts, have been detailed. 

Contract liabilities 
Contract  liabilities  relating  to  construction  contracts  are  balances  due  to  customers  under  construction 
contracts.  These arise if a milestone payment exceeds the revenue recognised to date. Revenue recognised in 
the  reporting  period  that was  included  in  the  contract  liability  balance  at  the  beginning  of  the  period was 
$1,853,116. 

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. 

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20192018      $      $5.Contract assets and contract liabilitiesContract assets related to contracts3,156,104              -                          Contract liabilities related to contracts1,584,027              -                          Consolidated entity20192018      $      $6(a)InventoriesCurrentRaw materials and stores - at cost2,313,9841,971,1012,313,9841,971,101Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

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

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. 

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

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20192018      $      $6(b)Financial assetsFunds on deposit189,612178,570189,612178,570Consolidated entity7.Plant and equipmentAt cost12,305,560            10,948,923            Accumulated depreciation(7,434,896)             (7,079,459)             4,870,664             3,869,464             Movement in carrying amountsCarrying amount - opening balance3,869,464              3,777,140              Additions1,738,659              762,961                 Disposals-                          (5,054)                     Depreciation(747,300)                (670,637)                Exchange rate movement9,841                      5,054                      Carrying amount - closing balance4,870,664             3,869,464             8.Tax assetsCurrent-                          -                          Non-current2,604,9542,632,131Deferred tax assets2,604,9542,632,131Deferred tax assets comprise:Provisions1,112,6631,090,488Other168,148189,675Un-recouped tax losses1,324,1431,351,9682,604,9542,632,131ProvisionsOpening balance1,090,488511,369Credited/(expensed) to income account22,175579,119Closing balance1,112,6631,090,488OtherOpening balance189,67549,090Credited/(expensed) to income account(21,527)140,585Closing balance168,148189,675 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

The company has considered it appropriate to not recognize in the financial accounts the benefit of  all tax 
losses available to the Company at the end of the financial year.  

The company has extrapolated profit projections based on a 5% growth path. These projections support the 
recovery of the carrying value of deferred tax assets at 30 June 2019 of $2,604,954 within a five year time 
frame. The Directors consider this to be an acceptable timeframe for assessing the recovery of the carrying 
value of deferred tax assets as probable. 

As a result, tax losses not recognized at 30 June 2019 are $5,629,582. If these losses had been recognized at 
30 June 2019 the net profit after tax would have increased by $1,688,875. Correspondingly the carrying values 
of deferred tax assets in the Statement of Financial Position would increase by $1,688,875. 

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20192018      $      $8.Tax assets (continued)Unrecouped tax lossesOpening balance1,351,9682,108,193Tax losses recognised/(recouped)(27,825)(756,225)1,324,1431,351,968Closing balance of tax assets2,604,9542,632,131Consolidated entityTax liabilitiesCurrentIncome Tax31,335103,542Non-currentProvision for deferred tax50,54949,200Opening balance49,20045,198Additional / (Reduction) in provisions raised during year-                          (735)Exchange rate movement1,3494,737Closing balance50,54949,200 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

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. 

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20192018      $      $9.Intangible assetsGoodwill on consolidation – at cost3,282,5323,282,532Less accumulated impairment-                          -                          3,282,5323,282,532Goodwill on acquisition – at cost24,606,75824,606,758Less accumulated impairment(15,817,280)(15,817,280)8,789,4788,789,478Total Intangible assets12,072,01012,072,010Movements in carrying amountsGoodwill on consolidation:Opening balance3,282,5323,282,532Movement in the year-                          -                          Closing Balance3,282,5323,282,532Goodwill on acquistion:Opening balance8,789,4788,789,478Movement in the year-                          -                          Closing Balance8,789,4788,789,478Consolidated entityGoodwill by individual company:Water Group - Syfon Systems3,282,5323,282,532Engineering Group - Brockman Engineering8,789,4788,789,478Energy Group - TSF Engineering-                          15,817,280Impairment - TSF Engineering-                          (15,817,280)12,072,01012,072,010 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

9. 

Intangible assets (continued) 

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.  

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.  

Other key assumptions in the value-in-use calculation include gross margin, additional allowances for 
potential capital expenditure and normalisation of working capital changes. Due to the correlation of 
these factors, assumptions for growth rates and discount rates are the most sensitive in the value-in-use 
calculation. 

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

Syfon Systems Group 
Brockman Engineering 

2019 

2018 

Growth 
Rates 
5% 
5% 

Discount 
Rates 
15% 
15% 

Growth 
Rates 
5% 
5% 

Discount 
Rates 
18% 
18% 

The change in discount rates during 2019 arose from a detailed management review of the inputs utilised 
in determining the discount rate.  

The risk factor incorporated in the discount rate is consistent with the prior year. 

The growth rates used in the value-in-use calculations are conservative rates reflecting the minimum 
expected growth in each of the relevant CGUs.  These rates are based on forward work-in-hand levels, 
weighted  project  prospects,  consideration  of  future  expected  activities  and  giving  consideration  to 
historical growth rates achieved.   

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

9. 

Intangible assets (continued) 

Key estimates 
The following sensitivity analysis was undertaken with respect to the value in use calculations and the 
imbedded assumptions and estimates used in performing the impairment testing on the carrying value 
of goodwill. 

In performing impairment testing on the carrying values of goodwill, certain discount rates and growth 
rates have been assumed as part of the value-in-use calculations. 

The  following  table  illustrates  sensitivities  to  changes  in  those  discount  rates  and  growth rates.    The 
discount and growth rates used and the results of the sensitivity analysis are: 

The Discount rate for 2019 has been reduced to 20% to reflect current market conditions. As a result, 
there is no impairment in either Syfon Systems group or Brockman Engineering. 

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Impairment to carrying value of goodwill - sensitivity analysis:20192018Syfon Systems Group:Growth rates3%3%Discount rates20%25%Brockman Engineering:Growth rates3%3%Discount rates20%25%Value of impairment to carrying value of goodwill based on sensitivity analysis:$Syfon Systems Group-                          2,324,491Brockman Engineering -                          -                          -                          2,324,49120192018      $      $10.Trade and other payablesTrade payables9,517,1717,347,386Sundry payables and accrued expense4,336,243              4,886,128              13,853,41412,233,514Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Bank loans - secured 
The interest rate on the remaining Bank Loans is variable at balance date.  The interest on these loans is 
charged at the prevailing bank bill rate plus an applicable line fee. Interest is payable monthly in arrears. 

The facility contains the following covenants: 

•  Minimum annual EBITDA requirements for each of the remaining years in the facility term starting at 

$2,500,000 for 2019 and increasing to $3,000,000 by 30 June 2020. 

•  Net Debt Cover Ratio commencing at 4:1 at 30 June 2019 reducing to 3:1 by 30 June 2020. 
•  An annual limit on capital expenditure to $1,000,000 without prior bank approval. 
•  An annual limit of Dividend distribution to 10 % of EBIT for the term of the facility without prior bank 

approval.  

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 and TSF Engineering Pty 
Ltd.  Also refer to Note 32 for quantification of assets secured by Australian entities. 

At 30 June 2019, the consolidated entity has $ Nil in undrawn bank loan facilities (2018: Nil). 

Other loans - secured 
During the year, the Group repaid the $400,000 principal balance and interest of its term loan from the 
Directors and management. 

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Notes20192018      $      $11.Short-term borrowingsBank loans - secured3,300,000              -                          Other Loans - secured-                          448,950Lease liabilities - secured24.72,272                    62,579                    3,372,272511,529Consolidated entityCurrent3,300,000-                          1 to 2 years-                          6,000,0002 to 3 years-                          -                          Total bank loans3,300,0006,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Also refer to Note 11, Short term borrowings and Note 30, subsequent events for further information on bank loans. 

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 measurement and recognition criteria relating to employee benefits are disclosed in Note 
1(k). 

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20192018      $      $12.Long-term borrowingsBank loans - secured-                          6,000,000              Lease liabilities - secured24.284,397                 -                          284,3976,000,000             Consolidated entity13.ProvisionsCurrentEmployee benefits2,926,1882,986,9442,926,1882,986,944Movement in employee benefits:Opening employee balance2,986,9442,666,446Provisions created/(utilised) during year(60,756)320,498Closing balance2,926,1882,986,944Non currentEmployee benefits41,526                    21,903                    Other non current provisions-                          100,000                 41,526                   121,903                 Movement in employee benefits:Opening employee balance21,903386,834Provisions created/(utilised) during year19,623(364,931)Closing balance41,52621,90314.Issued capitalIssued and paid up2019: 96,116,734 ordinary shares (2018: 83,027,195 ordinary shares) 14(a)56,457,18052,972,12956,457,18052,972,129(a)Issued and fully paid up ordinary sharesOpening balance52,972,12950,434,876Shares issued3,681,0612,682,506Share issue costs(196,010)(145,253)Closing balance56,457,18052,972,129 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

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.   

During 2017, 1,500,000 Unlisted Options were issued in connection with the Capital Raising during the 
year. The Unlisted Options were issued for nil cash consideration. The Unlisted Options are exercisable 
at $0.20 per share and expire 4 years after their issue date (7 June 2017). 

(c) 

Capital management: 
Management controls the capital of the consolidated entity in order to maintain a good debt to equity 
ratio,  provide  shareholders  with  adequate  returns  and  ensure  the  consolidated  entity  can  fund  its 
operations and continue as a going concern.  The consolidated 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 
consolidated entity’s capital by assessing the consolidated 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 consolidated entity’s gearing ratio is represented as net debt as a percentage of total capital and is 
determined as follows: 
•  Net debt is total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents. 
• 

Total capital is total equity and net debt. 

As at 30 June 2019 the consolidated entity’s gearing ratio was 4% (2018: 21%). 

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2019201814.Issued capital (continued)(a)Issued and fully paid up ordinary shares (continued)No. of sharesNo. of sharesOpening balance83,027,19567,881,014Shares issued13,089,53915,146,181Closing balance 96,116,73483,027,195Consolidated entity(b)Share optionsNo. of optionsNo. of optionsOpening balance1,500,0001,500,000Options issued-                          -                          Closing balance 1,500,0001,500,00015.DividendsInterim fully franked ordinary dividend -                          -                          Final fully franked ordinary dividend -                          -                          Total dividends-                          -                          Balance of franking account1,813,7971,813,797 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

18.  Key management personnel 

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

Mr G Burns 
Mr R Edgley 
Mr I Luck 

Non-Executive Chairman 
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director 

Mr S Farthing 
Mr P van der Wal 
Mr A Bellgrove 
Mr C Bishop 
Mr J Hughes (appointed 15 October 2018) 
Mr I Whitford (Resigned 28 September 2018) 

Chief Executive Officer 
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary 
General Manager of Syfon Systems Group 
General Manager of Brockman Engineering 
General Manager of TSF Maintenance Services 
General Manager of TSF Maintenance Services 

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20192018      $      $16.Reserves and accumulated losses(a)Accumulated losses:Accumulated losses at the beginning of the financial year(34,262,454)(36,604,434)Adjustment on adoption of AASB 9- financial Instruments(108,938)                             -   Net profit/(loss) attributable to members of the parent entity1,624,9752,341,980Accumulated losses at the end of the financial year(32,746,417)(34,262,454)(b)Reserves:Foreign currency translation and share option reserves:Reserves at beginning of year241,524 (262,417)Movement for year - share option reserve-                          300,000                 Movement for year - Foreign currency translation reserve35,647                    203,941                 Reserves at end of year277,171241,524Consolidated entity17.Earnings per share(a)Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year used in calculation of basic earnings per share93,662,11074,223,880(b)Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year used in calculation of diluted earnings per share95,162,11075,723,880 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Refer to disclosures in Note 20 for other transactions with Directors and Key Management Personnel. 

Refer  to  disclosures  in  the  Directors  report  for  the  number  of  ordinary  shares  held  by  each  Key 
Management Personnel of the Group during the financial year. 

There were no share options issued for the year ended 30 June 2019 (2018: Nil). 

Remuneration policy 
The  remuneration  policy  of  the  Company  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 consolidated 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 consolidated entity, as well as to 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 consolidated 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 
consolidated  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  consolidated  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. 

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20192018      $      $18.Key management personnel (continued)Remuneration of key management personnel is:20192018      $      $Short term employee benefits1,633,6531,802,948Post-employment benefits105,515106,4261,739,1681,909,374Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

18.  Key management personnel (continued) 

The  Remuneration  Committee  set  certain  key  performance  indicators  for  the  key  Executives  in  the 
Group.  The  key  performance  indicators  were  both  quantitative  and  qualitative  measures.  During  the 
financial  year  no  Executives  met  these  key  performance  indicators  and  therefore  the  Remuneration 
Committee did not approve any short term incentive payments (2018: $218,195). Long term incentives, 
linked with performance rights issued under the EVZ Directors’ and Employees’ Benefits Plan, were not 
met during the current year and no performance rights, options or shares were issued in respect of the 
current year.  

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. 

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  consolidated  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. 

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20192018      $      $19.Auditors remunerationRemuneration paid/payable to auditors for:audit or review of financial report                    90,000                   112,000 taxation services-                          -                                              90,000                   112,000 Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

20.  Related party disclosures 

(a) 

(b) 

The directors of EVZ Limited during the financial year were: 
•  Mr G Burns 
•  Mr R Edgley 
•  Mr I Luck 

Transactions with director related entities 
•  G Burns: Directors fees paid of $86,667 (2018: $143,083) and $20,000 (2018: $26,667) is payable. 
• 
R Edgely: Directors fees paid of $50,000 (2018: $78,125) and $8,333 (2018: $8,333) is payable. 
• 
I Luck: Directors fees paid of $50,000 (2018: $41,667) and $8,333 (2018: $8,333) is payable. 

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. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

21. 

Segment reporting (continued) 

iii.  Water 

The  water  segment  designs  syphonic  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 
maker 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. 

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: 

•  Impairment of assets and other Non-recurring items of revenue or expense 
•  Income tax expense 
•  Current tax liabilities 
•  Other financial liabilities 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

21. 

Segment reporting (continued) 

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(a)  Segment reporting - continuing operationsEngineeringEnergyWaterCorporateTotalTwelve months ended 30 June 2019:     $        $         $  $                $RevenueExternal sales53,091,236 5,271,972 19,679,085 -78,042,293 Total segment revenue53,091,236 5,271,972 19,679,085                          -   78,042,293 Reconciliation of segment revenue to group revenue:Total group revenue53,091,236 5,271,972 19,679,085 -78,042,293 Segment net profit /(loss) before interest and tax2,550,624 (461,509)1,416,421 (1,365,163)2,140,373 Reconciliation of net profit before interest and tax to group net profit/(loss) before taxUnallocated itemsNet finance costs from continuing operations(411,955)Net profit/(loss) before tax from continuing operations1,728,418 Included in segment net profit before interest and tax:Depreciation469,924 72,146 201,117 4,113 747,300 Impairment:Receivables                         -                            -                204,691                          -                204,691  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

21. 

Segment reporting (continued) 

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(a)Segment Reporting - continuing operations (continued)EngineeringEnergyWaterCorporateTotalTwelve months ended 30 June 2018:     $        $         $  $                $RevenueExternal sales37,833,603 5,573,629 21,521,163 -64,928,395 Inter-segment sales-----Total segment revenue37,833,603 5,573,629 21,521,163 0 64,928,395 Reconciliation of segment revenue to group revenue:Inter-segment elimination-----Total group revenue37,833,603 5,573,629 21,521,163 -64,928,395 Segment net profit /(loss) before interest and tax2,237,539 (228,540)2,672,858 (1,577,325)3,104,532 Reconciliation of net profit before interest and tax to group net profit/(loss) before taxUnallocated itemsOther non-operating                         -   Net finance costs from continuing operations(619,721)Net profit/(loss) before tax from continuing operations2,484,811 Included in segment net profit before interest and tax:Depreciation370,646 62,458 233,531 4,002 670,637 Impairment:Receivables                         -   -46,195 -46,195  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

21. 

Segment reporting (continued) 

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(b)Secondary segment reporting - including discontinued operationsTwelve months ended 30 June 2019:EngineeringEnergyWaterCorporateTotalSegment assetsSegment Assets25,050,443 2,069,816 22,403,573 8,259,141 57,782,973 Inter-segment elimination(11,651,331)Total group assets46,131,642Segment asset increases for the period:Capital expenditure1,396,530 178,474 100,164 63,491 1,738,659 1,396,530 178,474 100,164 63,491 1,738,659 Segment liabilitiesSegment liabilities16,744,777 4,447,458 4,455,857 3,660,520 29,308,612 Inter-segment elimination(7,164,904)Total group liabilities22,143,708 Twelve months ended 30 June 2018:EngineeringEnergyWaterCorporateTotalSegment assetsSegment Assets20,064,479 1,954,531 19,385,680 32,636,880 74,041,570 Inter-segment elimination(33,083,739)Total group assets40,957,831Segment asset increases for the period:Capital expenditure493,100 109,092 145,133 15,636 762,961 493,100 109,092 145,133    15,636.00 762,961 Segment liabilitiesSegment liabilities22,059,758 24,217,449 4,697,870 6,681,543 57,656,620 Inter-segment elimination(35,649,988)Total group liabilities22,006,632  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

21. 

Segment reporting (continued) 

Major customers 
The Group has a number of customers to whom it provides products and services.  In the current year, the 
Group had two major customers in the Engineering segment who account for 30% and 14% respectively (2018: 
5% and 22%) of external revenue.  There are no other significant client accounts. 

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(c)Revenue by category:  EngineeringEnergy    WaterCorporate     TotalAll revenue is recognised over time  $$     $$     $For the year ended 30 June 2019RevenueConstruction contracts       53,091,236                      -       19,677,312                      -       72,768,548 Services revenue                        -          5,273,745                      -          5,273,745 Total revenue from contracts       53,091,236        5,273,745     19,677,312                      -       78,042,293 For the year ended 30 June 2018RevenueConstruction contracts       37,830,079                      -       21,521,163                      -       59,351,242 Services revenue                        -          5,577,153                      -                        -          5,577,153 Total group revenue       37,830,079        5,577,153     21,521,163                      -       64,928,395 (d)Revenue by geographical locations:  EngineeringEnergy    WaterCorporate     Total  $$     $$     $For the year ended 30 June 2019RevenueAustralia       53,091,236        5,273,745     13,884,095                      -       72,249,076 Asia                        -                        -          5,793,217                      -          5,793,217 Total revenue from contracts       53,091,236        5,273,745     19,677,312                      -       78,042,293 For the year ended 30 June 2018RevenueAustralia       37,830,079        5,577,153     14,076,445     57,483,677 Asia                        -                        -          7,444,718        7,444,718 Total group revenue       37,830,079        5,577,153     21,521,163                      -       64,928,395 (e)Assets by geographical locations:Consolidated entity20192018      $      $Australia37,590,460    32,776,818    Asia       8,541,182        8,181,013 Total assets    46,131,642     40,957,831  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

Standby arrangements and unused credit facilities 

23. 
Controlled entities in the consolidated entity have Contingent Liability Bank Guarantee facilities and Letter of 
Credit Facilities totalling $5,500,000 available to them as at 30 June 2019 (2018: $2,800,000).  Of this total 
facility, $5,317,571 has been utilised and $182,429 (2018: $182,367) remained unused and available for the 
controlled entities use as at 30 June 2019. The facilities are secured by a registered equitable mortgage over 
the assets and undertakings of all Australian companies in the consolidated entity.   

In  addition  to  the  above  facility,  the  consolidated  entity  has  provided  a  cash  backed  bank  guarantee  of 
$292,199 (2018: 292,199) as performance security on a major project.  The bank guarantee is secured by a 
term deposit of the same amount. 

For further information on bank guarantees, please also refer to Note 30, subsequent events. 

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20192018      $      $22.Consolidated statement of cash flowsCash balances comprise:Cash on hand2,772,182              1,706,883Closing cash balance2,772,182             1,706,883Reconciliation of the operating profit after tax to net cash flows from operations:Operating profit after tax1,624,975              2,341,980              (Gain)/Loss on sale of plant and equipment(5,169)                     3,846                      Depreciation - plant & equipment747,300                 670,637                 (Gain)/loss on foreign currency translation(83,132)                  203,941                 Share based payments196,211                 -                          Impairment/(write back) - receivables-                          46,195                    Changes in assets and liabilities adjusted for effects of acquisition/disposal of operations during financial year:Increase/(decrease) in provisions for employee entitlements(41,129)                  (44,434)                  (Increase)/decrease in inventories(342,883)                (363,357)                (Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables(2,791,607)             (5,780,211)             (Increase)/decrease in deferred tax assets28,525                    40,524                    Increase/(decrease) in payables3,203,926              1,444,122              Increase/(decrease) in tax liabilities(72,207)                  23,572                    Net cash provided/(used) by operating activities2,464,810             (1,413,185)Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

The weighted average interest rate implicit in these leases is  4.20% pa (2018: 5.37% pa).  Leases pertain to 
various plant, equipment and motor vehicles and are secured against the asset to which they relate. 

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. 

26. 

Contingent liabilities 
Apart from drawn bank guarantee facilities (refer Note 23), there were no contingent liabilities as at 30 
June 2019 (2018: Nil). 

For further information on bank guarantees, please also refer to Note 30, subsequent events. 

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20192018      $      $24.Lease commitmentsLeases are payable as follows:Not later than 12 months75,645                    66,129                    Later than 12 months but not later than 2 years55,932                    -                          Later than 2 years but not later than 5 years240,722                 -                          Later than 5 years-                          -                          372,299                 66,129                    Future lease finance charges(15,630)                  (3,550)                     356,669                 62,579                   Lease liabilities recognised in the statement of financial position:Current72,272                    62,579                    Non-current284,397                 -                          Total lease liability356,669                 62,579                   Consolidated entity25.Operating lease commitmentsProperty:Not later than 12 months663,060                 676,841                 Between 12 months but not later than 5 years1,106,927              728,320                 1,769,987             1,405,161             Plant and equipment:Not later than 12 months376,757                 329,700                 Between 12 months but not later than 5 years452,448                 430,005                 829,206                 759,705                 Total commitments not recognised in the financial statements2,599,193             2,164,866              
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

27. 

Financial instruments 
The  Group’s  financial  instruments  consist  mainly  of  deposits  with  banks,  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) 

(ii) 

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. 

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

Interest rate risk 
Of the total consolidated entity’s borrowings, $3,300,000 (2018: $6,000,000) take the form of bank 
loans.  All bank loans are scheduled to mature on 30 June 2020. The interest cost for these bank 
loans is comprised of a fixed line fee plus the prevailing bank bill rate.  

• 

• 

• 

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

Liquidity risk 
The consolidated 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 consolidated entity does not have any material credit risk exposure to 
any  single  receivable  or  Group  of  receivables  under  financial  instruments  entered  into  by  the 
consolidated entity. 

(a) 

Interest rate risk exposures 
The consolidated 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 below.  Exposures arise predominantly 
from assets and liabilities bearing variable interest rates as the consolidated entity intends to hold fixed 
rate, assets and liabilities to maturity. The table below shows the Group’s interest rate risk exposure as 
at 30 June. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

27. 

Financial instruments (continued) 

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Consolidated entityFloating Interest rateNon Interest BearingTotal< 1 year1 to 5 years> 5 years$$$$$$2019Financial assetsCash & cash equivalents-                -                -                -               2,772,182             2,772,182             Trade & other receivables-                -                -                -               18,152,132           18,152,132           Contract Assets-                -                -                -               3,156,104             3,156,104             Financial assets-                -                -                -               189,612                189,612                Total financial assets-                -                -                -               24,270,030           24,270,030           Weighted average interest rate0.00%0.00%Financial liabilitiesTrade & other payables-                -                -                -               13,884,749           13,884,749           Contract Liabilities-                -                -                -               1,584,027             1,584,027             Borrowings3,300,000    -                -                -               -                         3,300,000             Lease liabilities-                72,272         284,397       -               -                         356,669                Total financial liabilities3,300,000    72,272         284,397       -               15,468,776           19,125,445           Weighted average interest rate6.95%6.89%0.00%Net financial assets/(liabilities)(3,300,000)   (72,272)        (284,397)      -               8,801,254             5,144,585             2018Financial assetsCash & cash equivalents-                -                -                -               1,706,883             1,706,883             Trade & other receivables-                -                -                -               18,527,672           18,527,672           Financial assets-                -                -                -               178,570                178,570                Total financial assets-                -                -                -               20,413,125           20,413,125           Weighted average interest rate0.00%0.00%Financial liabilitiesTrade & other payables-                -                -                -               12,337,056           12,337,056           Borrowings6,000,000    448,950       -                -               -                         6,448,950             Lease liabilities-                62,579         -                -               -                         62,579                  Total financial liabilities6,000,000    511,529       -                -               12,337,056           18,848,585           Weighted average interest rate6.95%3.73%0.00%Net financial assets/(liabilities)(6,000,000)   (511,529)      -                -               8,076,069             1,564,540             20192018      $      $Reconciliation of Net Financials Assets/(Liabilities) to Net AssetsNet financial assets/(liabilities)5,144,585             1,564,540             Add/(subtract) Non-financial assets and liabilities:Inventories2,313,984             1,971,101Plant and equipment4,870,664             3,869,464Intangible assets12,072,010           12,072,010Deferred tax assets2,604,954             2,632,131Provisions(3,018,263)            (3,158,047)Net Assets23,987,934           18,951,199Fixed InterestConsolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

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 consolidated entity approximate their carrying value.   

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  except  for  retention  receivables  totalling  $2,108,047 
(refer Note 4) are current and due within 12 months. 

Sensitivity analysis 
The interest rate on Bank loans is variable.  The Group believes it has minimal exposure to interest rate 
risk for the remainder of the facility term given the current economic stability in interest rates.  

Foreign currency risk 
Refer Note 21 for a breakdown of revenue and assets by geographic location.  Whilst the consolidated 
entity monitors its foreign exchange risk, it does not believe there is any material risk associated with its 
foreign exchange exposure. 

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

(c) 

(d) 

(e) 

(f) 

28. 

Share based payments 
There were no share-based payments in the year ended 30 June 2019.  

29. 

Investment in controlled entities 

Name of entity 

Country of 
incorporation 

Class of shares 

Equity holdings 

Cost of parent entity’s 
investment 

Syfon Systems Pty Ltd 
Syfon Systems Sdn Bhd 
Syfon Systems Pte Ltd 
Syfon Systems SE Asia, Inc. 
Syfon Systems Vietnam Co Ltd 
Syfon International Pty Ltd 
Brockman Engineering Pty Ltd 
TSF Engineering Pty Ltd 
TSF Power Pty Ltd 
NuSource Water Pty Ltd 
Danum Engineering Pty Ltd 
A.C.N. 124919508 Pty Ltd  
EVZ Engineering Pty Ltd 

Australia 
Malaysia 
Singapore 
Philippines 
Vietnam 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 

Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 

2019 

2018 

100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
- 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

2019 
$ 
3,700,650 
34,504 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

2018 
$ 
3,700,650 
34,504 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

3,735,154 

3,735,154 

Syfon International Pty Ltd did not trade during the year. 
NuSource Water Pty Ltd, Danum Engineering Pty Ltd, A.C.N. 124919508 Pty Ltd and EVZ Engineering Pty Ltd 
did not trade during the year and were deregistered. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

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  consolidated  entity,  the  results  of  those 
operations, or the state of affairs of the consolidated entity in future financial years after the financial 
year. 

32.  Deed of cross guarantee 

During the financial year;  

A  deed  of  cross  guarantee  between  EVZ  Ltd  (Parent  Entity)  and  TSF  Engineering  Pty  Ltd,  Brockman 
Engineering  Pty  Ltd,  Danum  Engineering  Pty  Ltd,  A.C.N.  124919508  Pty  Ltd,  Syfon  Systems  Pty  Ltd, 
NuSource Water Pty Ltd, Syfon International 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.   

In the prior year, the EVZ Group gave as security for a loan from TSF Corporation Pty Ltd, the shares and 
assets  of  TSF  Power  Pty  Ltd  [TSFP]  (Refer  Note  11).  A  further  condition  of  loan  was  the 
deconsolidation/removal of TSFP from the Deed of Cross Guarantee. This condition was satisfied during 
the prior year. 

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: 

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20192018      $      $31.Construction contractsAggregate amount of contract revenue recognised during the financial year72,768,652           51,925,062           Aggregate of contract costs incurred and profits recognised (including losses recognised) to date on contracts in progress 63,998,908            35,689,892            Progress billings(62,426,831)           (34,652,593)           Receipts in advance1,584,027              815,817                 Amounts due from customers for contract work in progress3,156,104             1,853,116             Total receivable from customers for contract work in progress as included in Note 414,465,143           9,011,058             Retention receivables as included in Note 42,108,047             1,865,167              
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

32.  Deed of cross guarantee (continued) 

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20192018      $      $Financial information in relation to:(i)Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive incomeProfit/(loss) before income tax1,728,418              1,700,244              Deconsolidation of TSF Power Pty Ltd5,191,854              120,983                 Income tax (expense)/benefit(27,177)                  (36,521)                  Profit/(Loss) after income tax6,893,095              1,784,706              Profit/(Loss) attributable to members of the parent entity6,893,095              1,784,706              (ii)Retained earningsRetained losses at the beginning of the year(39,740,727)           (41,525,433)           Profit/(Loss) after income tax6,893,095              1,784,706              Retained losses at the end of the year(32,847,632)           (39,740,727)           (iii)Statement of financial positionCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents2,221,124              1,273,467              Trade and other receivables15,186,892            12,824,328            Inventories885,768                 930,987                 Total current assets18,293,784           15,028,782           Non-current assetsProperty, plant and equipment4,100,494              3,206,371              Deferred tax asset2,604,954              1,899,652              Other receivables6,553,557              553,626                 Intangible assets12,072,010            12,242,295            Total non-current assets25,331,015           17,901,944           Total assets43,624,799           32,930,726           Current liabilitiesTrade and other payables and provisions16,448,115            13,428,431            Short-term borrowings3,366,016              46,744                    Total current liabilities19,814,131           13,475,175           Non-current liabilitiesLong-term borrowings-                          6,000,000              Long-term provisions and other payables325,925                 33,088                    Total non-current liabilities325,925                 6,033,088             Total liabilities20,140,056           19,508,263           Net assets23,484,743           13,422,463           EquityIssued capital56,141,314            52,972,129            Reserves300,000                 300,000                 Accumulated losses(32,956,571)           (39,849,666)           23,484,743           13,422,463           Closed group & parties to deed of cross guarantee 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

33. 

Parent entity disclosures 
Information relating to the parent entity, EVZ Limited, is as follows: 

 (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, 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, Syfon International Pty Ltd 
(previously EVZ Energy 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. 

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20192018      $      $(i)Financial positionAssetsCurrent assets381,573                 371,512                 Non-current assets7,904,745              23,122,731            Total assets8,286,318             23,494,243           LiabilitiesCurrent liabilities318,991                 659,641                 Non-current liabilities3,341,529              6,021,902              Total liabilities3,660,520             6,681,543             Net assets4,625,798             16,812,700           EquityIssued capital56,759,485            53,272,142            Accumulated losses(52,133,687)           (36,459,442)           Total equity4,625,798             16,812,700           (ii)Financial performanceComprehensive incomeProfit/(Loss) for the year(23,135,597)           (1,987,905)             Transfer from capital profits reserve-                          -                          Total comprehensive income/(loss)(23,135,597)         (1,987,905)            Parent Entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
For the year ended 30 June 2019 

34. 

Company details 
The registered office and principal place of business of: 

EVZ Limited is 
115/838 Collins Street, Docklands, Victoria 3008 
Australia 

The principal place of business of: 

Brockman Engineering Pty Ltd is 
87 St Georges Road, Norlane, 3214 
Australia 

Syfon Systems Pty Ltd is 
22 Hargreaves Street, Huntingdale, 3166 
Australia 

Syfon Systems Sdn Bhd is 
6 & 8, Jalan Angklung 33/20, Shah Alam Technology Park 
40460 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan 
Malaysia 

Syfon Systems Pte Ltd is 
10 Anson Road, #18-17, International Plaza 
Singapore 079903 

Syfon Systems SE Asia, Inc. is 
30/F Burgundy Corporate Tower 
Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City 
Philippines 

Syfon Systems Vietnam Co Ltd is 
No. 20, Street No. 7, Tan Kieng Ward 
District 7, Ho Chi Minh City 
Vietnam 

TSF Engineering Pty Ltd is 
Unit F41, 16 Mars Road, Lane Cove West, 2066 
Australia 

TSF Power Pty Ltd is 
Unit F41, 16 Mars Road, Lane Cove West, 2066 
Australia 

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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; 
the financial statements are in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as stated in 
Note 1 to the financial statements; 
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 
the Directors have been given the declarations required by s.295A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

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 Corporations (Wholly-owned companies) instrument 2016/785 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 – G Burns 

Signed at Melbourne this 26th day of September 2019. 

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Independent auditors’ report 

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Independent auditor’s report (continued)  

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Independent auditor’s report (continued)  

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Additional shareholder information 
As at 2 September 2019 

1. 

Substantial shareholders 

Name 
UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD 
BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LIMITED  
AIRLIE BEACH HOLDINGS PTY LIMITED 

Ordinary shares 
17,885,822 
8,904,919 
8,135,200 

2. 

Distribution of shareholding  

3. 

Names of 20 largest shareholders 

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Range of HoldingNo of ShareholdersUnits Held% of Units1to1,0001181355,394                0.37%1,001to5,000338798,860                0.83%5,001to10,000105786,115                0.82%10,001to100,0001585,366,968            5.58%100,001and over9388,809,397          92.40%Totals187596,116,734         100.00%1424781,180                0.81%Number of shareholders with less than a marketable parcel of $500 at $0.1750/unitRankNameHolding% Held1UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD17,885,82218.612BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LIMITED 8,904,9199.263AIRLIE BEACH HOLDINGS PTY LIMITED 4,635,2004.824AIRLIE BEACH HOLDINGS PTY LIMITED 3,500,0003.645ONMELL PTY LTD 2,643,4622.756MYALL RESOURCES PTY LTD 2,600,0002.717HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED2,551,0332.658BT PORTFOLIO SERVICES LIMITED 2,477,2502.589RUSTICA PTY LTD2,318,1822.4110H&C TRUONG PTY LTD 2,314,3792.4111SARGON CT PTY LTD 2,296,4292.3912TAYCO INVESTMENTS PTY LTD2,199,9642.2913THIRD RETURN SUPER PTY LTD 2,000,0002.0814RANGEWORTHY PTY LTD 1,936,3962.0115ARCHWIN PTY LTD 1,635,8381.7016STF ENTERPRISES PTY LTD1,487,7281.5517MR ADAM BELLGROVE + MRS ANDREA BELLGROVE 1,150,0001.2019HARRINGTON PARTNERS FUND 1 PTY LTD 1,050,0001.0920BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LIMITED 1,000,0001.04Total top 20 holders of ordinary fully paid shares65,955,22368.61Total remaining holders balance30,161,51131.39Total ordinary shares96,116,734100.00 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional shareholder information (continued) 
As at 2 September 2019 

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. 

General 

The name of the Company Secretary is Pieter van der Wal. 

The address of the principal registered office is: 
115 / 838 Collins Street, 
Docklands Vic 3008 
Telephone Number:  
Facsimile Number:  
Email: pieter.vanderwal@evz.com.au 

(03) 9545 5288 
(03) 9542 6061 

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

6. 

Stock exchange listing 
The Company’s ordinary securities are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange Limited. 

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www.evz.com.au 

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