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EVZ Limited 

Annual Financial Report 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

ACN 010 550 357 

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Chairman’s report 

Dear Shareholder, 

During the 2021 Financial Year the EVZ group returned strongly to profit.  As a result, the financial structure of 

the group has been strengthened and it is well placed to take advantage of the significant opportunities in its 

core markets across the 2022 Financial Year. The net profit for the Group for the year after income tax expense 

was $3,403,148 compared to a net loss after income tax expense in 2020 of ($2,751,440). 

The Directors provide the following comments for the financial year: 

The Group returned to healthy profit in FY2021 across all of its operations in Australia and Malaysia 

(South-East Asia). 

$1.5M.  

This was achieved despite reduced sales revenue compared to the prior year due to the completion of 

larger projects, and the slower commencement of new larger projects in the liquid fuels sector. 

Borrowings were significantly reduced by $2.8M across the year and Term Debt now stands at only 

On 28th June 2021 a sixteen month extension of the existing CBA banking facility was agreed on like 

terms including continued repayment of the principal amount. 

The Group was able to access to the JobKeeper Payments during FY2021 and to maintain its core skills 

base in anticipation of improved market conditions. 

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I am pleased to comment on the activities of the three operating divisions. The significant features in all cases 

are  having  the  right  people  trained to  consistently  perform  complex  tasks,  and  who are  results-driven  and 

aligned to the client’s goals. 

Brockman Engineering enjoyed a profitable financial year with projects currently in progress remaining 

on schedule and on budget. 

Brockman continues to be a lead player in petrochemical and water tank construction, maintenance, 

and piping fabrication sector. Brockman is looking to grow its revenue in the 2022 financial year with 

larger tank project opportunities expected to increase significantly during the remainder of the year 

because of the recently released Federal Government “Boosting Australia’s Diesel Storage Program” 

(BADSP) grant allocations to major industry players across Australia.  

Brockman is well positioned to use its competitive advantages of location, skills base, and relationship 

with major industry companies to secure additional large contract wins during the upcoming financial 

year from both this grant funding scheme and the companion projects that also proceed. 

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  2021  financial  year,  its  Malaysian 

business was impacted by international travel and movement restrictions within the country itself in 

response  to  the  COVID-19  pandemic.    Syfon  remains  committed  to  expanding  in  other  key  Asian 

markets to continue its progressive geographic expansion strategy. 

TSF Power continues to grow its capability through a focus on skilled staff located and available in its 

identified markets and extended reach for its power generation breakdown and maintenance services. 

The 2021 financial year produced a profit despite the impact of COVID-19.  TSF Power is well placed to 

further grow in revenue and profitability in the 2022 financial year. 

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The senior management team have worked tirelessly to uphold the Group’s service ethic, its culture of 

collaboration and innovation, and to support  their teams during a difficult but ultimately satisfying 

year. 

Sincerely 

Graham Burns 

Chairman 

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Annual financial report 

2021 

Contents 

Section 

Page 

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

Contents .................................................................................................................................... 4 

Corporate directory .................................................................................................................. 5 

Directors’ report ........................................................................................................................ 6 

Remuneration report (audited) .............................................................................................. 10 

Corporate governance statement .......................................................................................... 15 

Auditor’s independence declaration ..................................................................................... 24 

Consolidated statement of profit or loss .............................................................................. 25 

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income ............................................................. 26 

Consolidated statement of financial position ....................................................................... 27 

Consolidated statement of changes in equity ...................................................................... 28 

Consolidated statement of cash flows .................................................................................. 29 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements ................................................................... 30 

Directors’ declaration ............................................................................................................. 72 

Independent auditors’ report ................................................................................................. 73 

Additional shareholder information ...................................................................................... 76 

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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 

Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd 

115 | 838 Collins Street 

Melbourne Vic 3008 

Telephone: (03) 9545 5288 

Facsimile: (03) 9542 6061 

Email: pieter.vanderwal@evz.com.au 

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 

Auditors 

Bankers 

Commonwealth Bank of Australia 

Stock exchange listing 

Australian Securities Exchange Limited 

(Home exchange – Melbourne) 

ASX Code:  EVZ 

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The Directors present their report on the financial statements of the Company and consolidated entity for the 

year  ended  30  June  2021.    To  comply  with  the  provisions  of  the  Corporations  Act,  the  Directors  report  as 

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

Directors’ report 

follows: 

Directors 

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 66, 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 holds a Master of Business Administration in Technology from the Australian 

Graduate School of Management and is a Fellow of the Institute of Company Directors. 

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

Interest in EVZ Limited Shares: 

9,489,894 ordinary shares 

Other current directorships: 

None 

Previous directorships (last 3 years): 

None 

Robert Edgley 

Appointed 26 August 2011 – Non-Executive Director. 

Mr  Edgley,  age  56,  has  significant  experience  and  skills  in  strategic  planning, 

performance  management  and  marketing  and  has  proven  abilities  in  building 

businesses.    His  career  has  been  predominantly  focused  in  International  Finance  and 

Investment Banking in Australia, the UK and throughout Asia. 

Mr Edgley holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Monash University together with 

a second degree in Japanese language.   

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: 

Self Wealth Limited (SWF) 

(Appointed 16 April 2019) 

Previous directorships (last 3 years): 

None 

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Directors’ report (continued) 

Information on directors (continued) 

Ian Luck 

        Appointed 3 July 2017– Non-Executive Director. 

Mr Luck, age 69, 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, is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Australia 

and is a CPEng (Ret). 

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

of the Remuneration Committee. 

Interest in EVZ Limited Shares: 

625,000 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 

Remuneration Committee Meetings 

Total number of meetings held:  2 

G Burns  

R Edgley 

I Luck 

G Burns  

R Edgley 

I Luck 

No. Attended 

No. Held  

Whilst a Director 

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14 

14 

2 

2 

2 

14 

14 

14 

2 

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2 

No. Attended 

No. Held  

Whilst a Member 

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Directors’ report (continued) 

Audit committee meetings 

Total number of meetings held:  5 

No. Attended 

No. Held  

Whilst a Member 

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3 

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5 

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5 

R Edgley – Chairman  

I Luck 

G Burns 

Company secretary 

Principal activities 

capabilities. 

Operating results 

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

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. 

The Group 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 

The net profit for the Group for the year after income tax expense was $3,403,148 compared to a net loss after 

income tax expense in 2020 of ($2,751,440).  

The Directors provide the following comments for the financial year: 

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The Group returned to healthy profit in FY2021 across all of its operations in Australia and Malaysia. 

This was achieved despite reduced sales revenue compared to the prior year due to the completion of 

larger projects, and the slower commencement of new larger projects in the liquid fuels sector. 

Borrowings were significantly reduced by $2.8M across the year and Term Debt now stands at only $1.5M.  

•  On 28th June 2021 a sixteen month extension of the existing CBA banking facility was agreed on like terms 

including continued repayment of the principal amount. 

The Group was able to access to the JobKeeper Payments during FY2021 and to maintain its core skills 

base in anticipation of improved market conditions 

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 

financial years after the financial year. 

Future developments and outlook 

impacts our clients and our people.   

Proceedings on behalf of the company 

Section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Environmental regulation 

Territory Law. 

Insurance of officers 

There have not been any matters or circumstances, 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 Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group in future 

The Group will continue its focus on investing in growth across all its businesses and the reduction/retirement 

of debt.  However, the economic outlook both locally and internationally remains uncertain due to COVID-19.  

While it is remains likely that the current federal government stimulus in the diesel storage industry should be 

favourable to the Group, the future financial performance of the Group will be dependant how the pandemic 

No proceedings have been brought or intervened in on behalf of the Company with leave of the Court under 

The  Group  is  not  subject  to  any  significant  environmental  regulations  under  a  Commonwealth,  State  or 

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 

auditors. 

During  the  current  year  there  was  $Nil  (2020:  $2,500)  of  non-audit  services  provided  by  the  Company’s 

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 24 of this financial report. 

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Directors’ report (continued) 

Remuneration report (audited) 

Management Personnel. 

Remuneration policy 

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

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 Group’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 Group, as well as to create goal congruence 

between Directors, Executives and Shareholders. 

Executive remuneration 

Group is as follows: 

The Board’s policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration for key senior Executives for the 

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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 

Group’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 Group’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 $nil, (2020: $105,766). 

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. 

introduced. 

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 Group.  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 

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 

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in the Company.  

There were no share-based payments during the year.  

Performance based remuneration 

During  the  year  to  30  June  2021,  there  was  no  performance-based  remuneration  paid  but  an  amount  of 

$143,141 is payable in relation to the 2021 financial year performance. No Incentives were paid or payable for 

the 2020 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 

The remuneration, paid or payable, for each Director and each of Key Management Personnel of the Group 

during the year was as follows: 

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DirectorsShort-term employee benefitsPost-employment benefitsSalaryFeesSuperannuation ContributionsOtherTotal2021$         $     $     $     G Burns-                       72,000                 -                       -                       72,000                  R Edgley -                       45,000                 -                       -                       45,000                  I Luck-                       45,000                 -                       -                       45,000                  -                       162,000              -                       -                       162,000               2020G Burns-                       77,333                 -                       -                       77,333                  R Edgley -                       48,333                 -                       -                       48,333                  I Luck-                       48,333                 -                       -                       48,333                  -                       174,000              -                       -                       174,000               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 benefitsTotal2021$     $         $     $     $     S Farthing(Chief Executive Officer)416,772               53,289                 -                       21,694                 -                        491,756                 P van der Wal(Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary)235,944               10,522                 -                       21,690                 -                        268,155                 A Bellgrove(General Manager, Syfon Systems)297,402               15,658                 29,265                 21,694                 -                        364,020                 C Bishop(General Manager, Brockman Engineering)283,445               21,700                 -                       25,000                 -                        330,145                 J Hughes(General Manager, TSF Power)220,036               8,087                   -                       18,020                 -                        246,143                 1,453,599          109,256              29,265                108,098              -                        1,700,218             Short-term employee benefitsPost-employment benefitsSalary Profit share & bonus  Non cash benefits Superannuation ContributionsTermination benefitsTotal2020$         $     $     $     S Farthing(Chief Executive Officer)367,570               -                       -                       20,964                 -                        388,534                 P van der Wal(Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary)211,866               -                       -                       21,001                 -                        232,867                 A Bellgrove(General Manager, Syfon Systems)275,988               -                       28,608                 21,002                 -                        325,598                 C Bishop(General Manager, Brockman Engineering)275,876               -                       -                       25,000                 -                        300,876                 J Hughes(General Manager, TSF Power)196,153               -                       -                       18,635                 -                        214,788                 1,327,453          -                       28,608                106,602              -                        1,462,663              
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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2021Balance at beginning of yearGranted as remunerationPurchasedor (Sold)Balance at end of yearG Burns9,489,894           -                       -                       9,489,894            R Edgley2,295,715           -                       -                       2,295,715            I Luck625,000               -                       -                       625,000                S Farthing1,616,840           -                       -                       1,616,840            P van der Wal100,000               -                       -                       100,000                C Bishop-                       -                       -                       -                        A Bellgrove1,369,171           -                       -                       1,369,171            J Hughes-                       -                       -                       -                        15,496,620        -                       -                       15,496,620         2020Balance at beginning of yearGranted as remunerationPurchasedor (Sold)Balance at end of yearG Burns8,135,200           -                       1,354,694           -                       9,489,894            R Edgley2,295,715           -                       -                       -                       2,295,715            I Luck500,000               -                       125,000               -                       625,000                S Farthing1,487,728           -                       129,112               -                       1,616,840            P van der Wal100,000               -                       -                       -                       100,000                C Bishop-                       -                       -                       -                       -                        A Bellgrove1,369,171           -                       -                       -                       1,369,171            J Hughes-                       -                       -                       -                       -                        13,887,814        -                       1,608,806          -                       15,496,620          
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Directors’ report (continued) 

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

Director – Graham Burns 

Signed at Melbourne this 26th day of August 2021. 

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Corporate governance statement 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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 2021 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. 

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The key responsibilities of the Board are to: 

establish, monitor and modify the corporate strategies of the company; 

ensure proper corporate governance; 

•  monitor and evaluate the performance of management of the company; 

ensure that appropriate risk management systems, internal control and reporting systems and compliance 

frameworks are in place and are operating effectively; 

assess  the  necessary  and  desirable  competencies  of  Board  members,  review  Board  succession  plans, 

evaluate its own performance and consider the appointment and removal of Directors; 

consider  Executive  remuneration  and  incentive  policies,  the  company’s  recruitment,  retention  and 

termination policies and procedures for senior management and the remuneration framework for Non-

Executive Directors; 

•  monitor financial performance; 

approve  decisions  concerning  the  capital,  including  capital  restructures,  and  dividend  policy  of  the 

company; and 

comply with the reporting and other requirements of the law. 

The Board delegates responsibility for day-to-day management of the company to the Chief Executive Officer 

(CEO),  subject  to  certain  financial  limits.    The  CEO  must  consult  the  Board  on  matters  that  are  sensitive, 

extraordinary, of a strategic nature or matters outside the permitted financial limits. 

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Corporate governance statement (continued) 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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: 

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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 2021 

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 

2021 

2020 

No. 

23 

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% 

8 

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- 

No. 

22 

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% 

7 

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- 

 

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. 

desirable. 

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 

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 2021 

Term in office 

Qualifications 

Appointed 1 February 2008  MBA (Tech), FAICD 

Appointed 26 August 2011 

B Ec 

Appointed 3 July 2017 

B Tech. Civil Engineering, 

FIE Australia, CPEng (Ret). 

Status 

Independent  

Independent  

Independent  

Areas of competence and skills of the board of directors 

Details of directors 

Director 

Graham Burns 

Robert Edgley 

Ian Luck 

Area 

Leadership 

Business & Finance 

Competence and skills 

Business leadership 

Public listed company experience 

Accounting expertise 

Business strategy 

Corporate turnarounds 

Corporate financing 

Mergers and acquisitions 

Risk management 

Commercial agreements 

Remuneration 

management 

Sustainability and Stakeholder management 

Corporate governance 

Market and Industry 

Financial services expertise 

International 

Geographical experience and international business 

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 

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Corporate governance statement (continued) 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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 

areas as: 

conflicts of interest 

corporate opportunities 

confidentiality 

fair dealing and trade practices 

protection of assets 

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 

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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 2021 

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. 

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The audit committee provides an independent review of: 

financial information produced by the company; 

the accounting policies adopted by the company; 

designed to safeguard company assets; 

the quality of the external audit functions; 

external auditor where and when necessary; and 

identifying risk areas. 

the effectiveness of the accounting and internal control systems and management reporting which are 

external auditor’s performance and independence as well as considering such matters as replacing the 

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 

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

to the wider media; and 

the listing rules. 

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Corporate governance statement (continued) 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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 

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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 and 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. 

measures: 

Recommendation 6.3: Participation at meetings by security holders 

The  Board  is committed to assisting shareholders’ participation in meetings and has adopted the  following 

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 2021 

The Company allows electronic lodgement of proxies for its meetings. 

Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk 

Recommendation 7.1: Risk committee 

Charter. 

Overall risk management is the responsibility of the Audit Committee and covered within that Committee’s 

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 

monitoring of the risks faced by the company.   

Recommendation 7.4: Risk management 

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 

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: 

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Ian Luck 

•  Graham Burns 

Rob Edgley 

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Corporate governance statement (continued) 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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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  

To the Directors of EVZ Limited  

In accordance with the requirements of section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, as lead auditor for the audit of EVZ Limited 

for the year ended 30 June 2021, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and 

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

a 

b 

Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd 

Chartered Accountants 

Michael Climpson 

Partner – Audit & Assurance 

Melbourne, 26 August 2021 

Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd ACN 130 913 594 

a subsidiary or related entity of Grant Thornton Australia Ltd ABN 41 127 556 389 

www.grantthornton.com.au 

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Consolidated statement of profit or loss 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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

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Notes20212020      $      $Continuing operationsRevenue57,852,133          66,224,710            Cost of sales(47,308,312)        (59,347,320)           Gross profit10,543,821          6,877,390              Other Income2(a)3,546,689            1,757,443              Administration and business development costs(8,629,334)           (9,348,065)             Corporate costs(1,441,278)           (1,324,540)             Profit/(loss) before finance costs and income tax4,019,898            (2,037,772)             Net finance costs2(c)(483,024)              (722,164)                Profit/(loss) before income tax from continuing operations3,536,874            (2,759,936)             Income tax (expense)/benefit3(133,726)              8,496                      Profit/(loss) for the year attributed to members after tax3,403,148           (2,751,440)            Earnings per shareCentsCentsOverall operations:Basic earnings per share173.541(2.863)Diluted earnings per share173.541(2.863)Continuing operations:Basic earnings per share 173.541(2.863)Diluted earnings per share 173.541(2.863)Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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

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Notes20212020      $      $Profit/(loss) for the year after tax3,403,148            (2,751,440)             Other comprehensive income:Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations16(b)(161,518)              (31,271)                  Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to owners of the company3,241,630           (2,782,711)            Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated statement of financial position 

As at 30 June 2021 

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

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Notes20212020      $      $Current assetsCash and cash equivalents223,959,861            5,869,679              Trade and other receivables411,276,032          10,659,607            Contract assets51,547,864            2,014,330              Inventories6(a)2,331,644            2,317,810              Financial assets6(b)237,055               306,441                 Total current assets19,352,456          21,167,867            Non-current assetsTrade and other receivables41,168,502            1,092,338              Property, plant and equipment76,570,395            7,522,609              Deferred tax assets82,610,870            2,610,870              Intangibles912,072,010          12,072,010            Total non-current assets22,421,777          23,297,827            Total assets41,774,233         44,465,694           Current liabilitiesTrade and other payables107,461,992            11,258,671            Contract liabilities52,510,806            1,578,399              Tax liabilities8112,397               -                          Short-term borrowings111,200,000            4,337,430              Short-term lease liabilities11926,981               698,921                 Provisions133,121,115            3,184,008              Total current liabilities15,333,291          21,057,429            Non-current liabilitiesLong-term borrowings12300,000               -                          Long-term lease liabilities121,559,373            2,097,427              Deferred tax liabilities846,692                 49,623                    Provisions-non current1388,024                 55,992                    Total non-current liabilities1,994,089            2,203,042              Total liabilities17,327,380         23,260,471           Net assets24,446,853         21,205,223           EquityIssued capital1456,457,180          56,457,180            Reserves16(215,618)              245,900                 Accumulated losses16(31,794,709)        (35,497,857)           Total equity24,446,853         21,205,223           Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated statement of changes in equity 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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 2020$$$$Balance at 30 June 202056,457,180   (35,497,857) 300,000      (54,100)               21,205,223    Total comprehensive profit for periodProfit/(loss) for period-                 3,403,148     -               -                       3,403,148      Foreign currency translation reserve-                 --               (161,518)             (161,518)        Total comprehensive income for period-                 3,403,148     -               (161,518)             3,241,630      Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity:Shares issued / (cancelled)-                 -                 -               -                       -                  Share Issue Costs-                 -                 -               -                       -                  Options expired-                 300,000        (300,000)     -                  Balance at 30 June 202156,457,180   (31,794,709) -               (215,618)             24,446,853    Consolidated entity Issued capital  Accumulated losses  Share options reserve  Foreign currency translation reserve  Total As at 30 June 2020$$$$Balance at 30 June 201956,457,180   (32,746,417) 300,000      (22,829)               23,987,934    Total comprehensive profit for periodProfit/(loss) for period-                 (2,751,440)    -               -                       (2,751,440)     Foreign currency translation reserve-                 --               (31,271)               (31,271)          Total comprehensive income for period-                 (2,751,440)    -               (31,271)               (2,782,711)     Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity:Shares issued-                 -                 -               -                       -                  Share Issue costs-                 -                 -               -                       -                  Balance at 30 June 202056,457,180   (35,497,857) 300,000      (54,100)               21,205,223     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated statement of cash flows 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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

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Notes20212020      $      $Cash flows from operating activitiesReceipts from customers (inclusive of GST)          63,811,722             78,757,999 Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST)         (64,848,664)           (75,165,348)JobKeeper subsidy received            3,530,150                   996,000 Interest received                       585                           694 Finance costs              (521,039)                (685,428)Income tax paid                (24,261)                   (30,505)Net cash provided by operating activities22            1,948,493               3,873,412 Cash flows from investing activitiesProceeds from sale of plant and equipment                           -                       32,367 Purchase of plant and equipment7              (763,239)                (903,853)Net cash used in investing activities             (763,239)                (871,486)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from loans                           -                  1,000,000 Repayment of loans           (2,800,000)                             -   Repayment of leases              (295,072)                (904,429)Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities          (3,095,072)                    95,571 Net increase/(decrease) in cash held           (1,909,818)               3,097,497 Cash at beginning of the period            5,869,679                2,772,182 Cash at end of the period22            3,959,861               5,869,679 Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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  financial  statements  of  the  Group  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  the 

requirements  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).   

Basis of preparation 

The Group’s financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and under the historical cost 

convention.  They assume that the Group operates on a going concern basis. 

(a)  New accounting standards and interpretations adopted during the year 

The amended accounting standards and interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards 

Board  during  the  year  that  were  mandatory  were  adopted.  None  of  these  amendments  or 

interpretations materially affected any of the amounts recognised or disclosures in the current or prior 

year. The following IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) agenda decisions were adopted during the 

year. 

IFRIC agenda decision on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) arrangements 

The IFRIC has issued two final agenda decisions which impact SaaS arrangements: 

•  Customer’s right to receive access to the supplier’s software hosted on the cloud (March 2019)  – 

this  decision  considers  whether  a  customer  receives  a  software  asset  at  the  contract 

commencement date or a service over the contract term. 

•  Configuration or customisation costs in a cloud computing arrangement (April 2021) – this decision 

discusses whether configuration or customisation expenditure relating to SaaS arrangements can be 

recognised as an intangible asset and if not, over what time period the expenditure is expensed.  

The adoption of the above agenda decisions has not had a material impact on the Group. 

(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 Group, 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 Group 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 2021 

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 2021 

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 2021 

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. 

The  cost  of  fixed  assets  constructed  within  the  Group  includes  the  cost  of  materials,  direct  labour, 

borrowing costs. 

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 Group commencing from the time 

the asset is held ready for use.  Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either the 

remaining term 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 2021 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(f) 

Leased assets 

Measurement and recognition of leases as a leasee: 

At  lease  commencement  date,  the  Group  recognises  a  right-of-use  asset  and  a  lease  liability  on  the 

balance sheet. The right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which is made up of the initial measurement 

of the lease liability, any initial direct costs incurred by the Group, an estimate of any costs to dismantle 

and remove the asset at the end of the lease, and any lease payments made in advance of the lease 

commencement date (net of any incentives received). 

The Group depreciates the right-of-use assets on a straight-line basis from the lease commencement 

date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term. The 

Group also assesses the right-of-use asset for impairment when such indicators exist.  

At the commencement date, the Group measures the lease liability at the present value of the lease 

payments unpaid at that date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease if that rate is readily 

available or the Group’s incremental borrowing rate.  

Lease  payments  included  in  the  measurement  of  the  lease  liability  are  made  up  of  fixed  payments 

(including in substance fixed), variable payments based on an index or rate, amounts expected to be 

payable under a residual value guarantee and payments arising from options reasonably certain to be 

exercised.  

Subsequent to initial measurement, the liability will be reduced for payments made and increased for 

interest.  It  is  remeasured  to  reflect  any  reassessment  or  modification,  or  if  there  are  changes  in  in-

substance fixed payments.  

When  the  lease  liability  is remeasured,  the  corresponding  adjustment  is  reflected  in the  right-of-use 

asset, or profit and loss if the right-of-use asset is already reduced to zero. 

The Group has elected to account for short-term leases and leases of low-value assets using the practical 

expedients. Instead of recognising a  right-of-use  asset and lease liability, the  payments in relation to 

these are recognised as an expense in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term. 

On the statement of financial position, right-of-use  assets have  been included in property, plant  and 

equipment and lease liabilities have been included as short-term or long-term lease liabilities. 

(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. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(g) 

Financial instruments (continued) 

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 

The Group classifies its financial assets in the following measurement category: 

The  classification  depends  on  the  entity’s  business  model  for  managing  the  financial  assets  and  the 

• those to be measured at amortised cost. 

contractual terms of the cash flows. 

Impairment of financial assets 

– the ‘expected credit losses (ECL) model’. 

AASB 9’s impairment requirements use forward looking information to recognize expected credit losses 

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. 

Classification and measurement of financial liabilities 

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. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(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. 

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 coincide with the Group’s individual companies.  All 

businesses operate in the engineering services industry sector. 

(i) 

Goodwill 

Goodwill  is  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 is tested annually for impairment and carried at cost less accumulated impairment 

losses.  Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to 

the entity sold. 

(j) 

Foreign currency transactions and balances 

Functional and presentation currency 

The functional currency of each of the Group’s entities is measured using the currency of the primary 

economic  environment  in  which  that  entity  operates.    The  consolidated  financial  statements  are 

presented in Australian dollars which is the parent entity’s functional and presentation currency. 

Transaction and balances 

Foreign currency transactions are translated into functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing 

at the date of the transaction.  Foreign currency monetary items are translated at the year-end exchange 

rate.  Non-monetary items measured at historical cost continue to be carried at the exchange rate at the 

date of the transaction. 

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. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(j) 

Foreign currency transactions and balances (continued) 

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. 

(k) 

Employee benefits 

Provision  is  made  for  the  Group’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 

reliably measured. 

(m)  Cash and cash equivalents 

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 

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. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(n) 

Revenue 

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: 

1 

2 

Identifying the contract with a customer; 

Identifying the performance obligations; 

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. 

Construction revenue 

The  contractual  terms  and  the  way  in  which  the  Group  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 is recognised over time by comparing costs incurred with 

total estimated costs required to deliver the project to measure progress. Estimated costs are reviewed 

on a monthly basis. The requirements of over time measurement are met as the construction creates 

assets with no alternative use to the Group and there is an enforceable right to payment for performance 

completed. 

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 according  to  approved monthly  progress  claim  schedules  or  in  some  cases 

according 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 recognised over time with reference to inputs (time and materials) as services 

are provided. These services have been determined to be one performance obligation as they are highly 

inter-related and fulfilled over time therefore revenue is recognised over time.  

As with construction revenue, contract variations are assessed to determine whether they represent a 

separate contract with the customer or are modifications to the original. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(o)  Other income - Government grants 

and all grant conditions are met.   

Government grants are recognised when there is a reasonable certainty that the grant will be received, 

Government grants include amounts received or receivable under the Federal Government’s JobKeeper 

payment  scheme,  which  provides  temporary  subsidies  to eligible  businesses  significantly  affected  by 

COVID-19. 

(p) 

Borrowing costs 

are incurred. 

(q)  Goods and Services Tax (GST) 

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 

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. 

When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes 

(r) 

Comparative figures 

in presentation for the current financial year. 

(s) 

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 

of Goodwill.   

The Group assesses the potential for existence of impairment of non-financial assets other than Goodwill 

at  each  reporting  date  by  evaluating  conditions  specific  to  each  asset  or  cash  generating  unit  that 

indicates the existence of impairment. 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 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

1. 

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) 

(s) 

Critical accounting estimates and judgments (continued) 

The  Group  estimates  expected  credit  losses  using  its  historical  experience,  external  indicators  and 

Expected credit losses 

forward-looking information. 

At 30 June 2021, a provision for impairment of $430,090 (2020: $327,226) was raised against receivables 

from continuing operations. There is no provision raised for impairment against work in progress.  

(2020: $nil). 

Recognition of deferred tax assets 

The Group has recognised deferred tax assets in relation to Provisions and Other payables of $1,344,709 

(2020: $1,286,727) and Un-recouped tax losses $1,266,161 (2020: $1,324,143). 

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. 

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 2021. 

(t) 

Going concern 

The financial report for the year ended 30 June 2021 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. 

In considering the going concern basis for the Group, the director’s noted that the following factors are 

significant: 

October 2022. 

•  On 28th of June 2021, the groups bank loan facility was agreed to be extended for 16 months to 31 

•  The economic outlook both locally and internationally remains uncertain due to COVID-19.  While it 

is remains likely that the current federal government stimulus in the diesel storage industry should 

be favourable to the Group, the future financial performance of the Group will be dependant how 

the pandemic impacts our clients and our people. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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20212020      $      $2.Profit/(loss) from continuing operations(a)Other incomeSundry income16,539                    160,993                 Job keeper subsidy3,530,150              1,596,450                            3,546,689               1,757,443 (b)ExpensesImpairment - receivables102,864                 (47)                          Total employee costs27,701,350            31,483,365            Defined contribution superannuation expense2,058,325              1,726,320              Foreign exchange losses / (gains)(126,536)                (27,212)                  Loss / (Profit) on sale of plant and equipment-                          (32,367)                  Short term and variable lease payments17,325                    210,363                 Depreciation of plant and equipment1,665,549              1,591,957              (c)Net finance costs:Finance costs345,079                 555,846                 Interest expense on lease liabilities138,530                 167,012                 Interest income                        (585)(694)                        Net finance costs from continuing operations                  483,024                   722,164 3.Income tax(a)The prima facie tax on profit/(loss) before income tax from continuing operations is reconciled to income tax as follows:Profit/(loss) before income tax3,536,874              (2,759,936)             Income tax calculated at 30% (2020: 30%)1,061,062              (827,981)                Tax effect of permanent differences(145,529)                97,298                    Utilisation of carried forward tax losses(915,533)                -                          Current year tax losses not booked-                          724,767                 Taxation expense / (benefit) - offshore subsidiary133,726                 (2,580)                     Income tax expense/(benefit)133,726                 (8,496)                    The applicable weighted average effective tax rates are:4%0%(b)The components of tax expense comprise:Current tax1,462,563              (2,580)                     Deferred tax(413,304)                (5,916)                     Utilisation of carried forward tax losses(915,533)             -                          133,726                 (8,496)                    Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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. 

impaired. 

in full. 

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 

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 

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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Notes20212020      $      $4.Trade and other receivablesCurrentTrade receivables10,405,099            9,145,846              Provision for impairment(430,090)                (327,226)                9,975,009              8,818,620              Retention receivables659,530                 626,291                 10,634,539            9,444,911              Other debtors and receivables641,493                 1,214,696              11,276,032           10,659,607           Non-currentRetention receivables1,168,502              1,092,338              1,168,502             1,092,338             Consolidated entity20212020      $      $Australia9,374,239              8,824,098              Asia3,500,385              3,255,073              12,874,624           12,079,171           Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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.   

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. 

The Group has experienced an increase in aged receivables.  In addition, the currently economic uncertainties 

with Covid-19 have been factored into the expected credit loss rate.  These combined factors have lead to an 

increase in provision at balance date. 

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Gross AmountPast Due & ImpairedPast Due not Impaired (Days Overdue)Within Trading TermsConsolidated entity<30 Days31-60 Days>61 Days$$$$$$2021Trade & term receivables12,233,131439,0381,805,249687,413943,1898,358,242Other receivables641,493-                -                -                -               641,493        12,874,624439,0381,805,249687,413943,1898,999,7352020Trade & term receivables10,864,475333,5462,561,522593,342830,6466,545,419Other receivables1,214,696-                -                -                -               1,214,69612,079,171333,5462,561,522593,342830,6467,760,11520212020      $      $Provision for impairment of receivablesOpening balance as at 1 July327,226                 327,273                 Receivables written off(9,850)                     (95,554)                  Provision recognised112,714                 95,507                    Closing balance430,090                 327,226                 Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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. 

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 

$1,578,399 (2020: $1,584,027). 

Contract assets and contract liabilities are offset where they relate to the same contract. 

Contract assets and contract liabilities at the start of the reporting period was $2,014,330 (2020: $3,156,104) 

and $1,578,399 (2020: $1,584,027). All contracts assets recognised at the start of the reporting period have 

been  reclassified  to  accounts  receivable  during  the  financial  year  and  all  contract  liabilities  have  been 

recognised as revenue during the financial year.  

The decrease in contract assets is a result of the timing of contracts in progress at 30 June 2021. 

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. 

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

performance bonds. 

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20212020      $      $5.Contract assets and contract liabilitiesContract assets related to contracts1,547,864              2,014,330              Contract liabilities related to contracts2,510,808              1,578,399              Consolidated entity20212020      $      $6(a)InventoriesCurrentRaw materials and stores - at cost2,331,6442,317,8102,331,6442,317,810Consolidated entity20212020      $      $6(b)Financial assetsFunds on deposit237,055306,441237,055306,441Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

Other than AASB 16 right of use assets, 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. 

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7.Property, plant and equipmentDetails of the Group's property, plant and equipment and their carrying amounts are as follows:2021BuildingsPlant and equipmentTotalAt cost2,944,519              14,135,450            17,079,969            Accumulated depreciation(1,247,660)             (9,261,914)             (10,509,574)           Total carrying amount1,696,859             4,873,536             6,570,395             Movement in carrying amountsCarrying amount - opening balance1,949,904              5,572,705              7,522,609              Lease modifications during the financial year-                          (14,922)                  (14,922)                  Additions151,090                 612,149                 763,239                 Disposals-                          -                          -                          Depreciation(649,288)                (1,016,261)             (1,665,549)             Exchange rate movement-                          (34,982)                  (34,982)                  Carrying amount - closing balance1,451,706             5,118,689             6,570,395             2020BuildingsPlant and equipmentTotalAt cost2,793,428              13,627,829            16,421,257            Accumulated depreciation(598,372)                (8,300,276)             (8,898,648)             Total carrying amount2,195,056             5,327,553             7,522,609             Movement in carrying amountsCarrying amount - opening balance2,340,717              4,870,664              7,211,381              Lease modifications during the financial year-                          -                          -                          Additions207,559                 1,699,685              1,907,244              Disposals-                          -                          -                          Depreciation(598,372)                (993,585)                (1,591,957)             Exchange rate movement-                          (4,059)                     (4,059)                     Carrying amount - closing balance1,949,904             5,572,705             7,522,609             Included in the net carrying amount of property, plant and equipment are right-of-use assets as follows:20212020Buildings (ROU)1,505,792              1,742,691              Plant and equipment (ROU)72,173                    263,200                 Right-of-use assets at carrying amount1,577,965             2,005,891             The depreciation expense attributable to right-of-use assets during the financial year:Buildings (ROU)(1,243,428)             (598,026)                Plant and equipment (ROU)(86,549)                  (11,793)                  Right-of-use assets depreciation expense(1,329,977)            (609,820)               Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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 2% growth for the year ending 30 June 2022 and 

subsequent years. These projections support the recovery of the carrying value of deferred tax assets at 30 

June  2021  of  $2,610,870  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, gross tax losses not recognized as at 30 June 2021 are $4,993,696 (2020: $8,045,473).  

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20212020      $      $8.Tax assetsCurrent-                          -                          Non-current2,610,870              2,610,870              Deferred tax assets2,610,870              2,610,870              Deferred tax assets comprise:Provisions1,246,491              1,192,267              Other98,218                    94,460                    Un-recouped tax losses1,266,161              1,324,143              2,610,870              2,610,870              The movement in deferred tax assets for each temporary difference during the year is as follows:ProvisionsOpening balance1,192,267              1,112,663              Credited/(expensed) to income account54,224                    79,604                    Closing balance1,246,491              1,192,267              OtherOpening balance94,460                    168,148                 Credited/(expensed) to income account3,758                      (73,688)                  Closing balance98,218                    94,460                    Unrecouped tax lossesOpening balance1,324,143              1,324,143              Tax losses recognised/(recouped)(57,982)                  -                          1,266,161              1,324,143              Closing balance of tax assets2,610,870              2,610,870              Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

It has been determined that the balances of the goodwill have an indefinite life.  The excess of the purchase 

price over the fair value of net assets of the businesses acquired has been allocated to goodwill. 

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20212020      $      $8.Tax assets (continued)Tax liabilitiesCurrentIncome Tax112,397                 -                          Non-currentProvision for deferred tax46,692                    49,623                    Opening balance49,623                    50,549                    Additional / (Reduction) in provisions raised during year-                          (353)                        Exchange rate movement(2,931)                     (573)                        Closing balance46,692                   49,623                   Consolidated entity9.Intangible assetsGoodwill – at cost27,889,290            27,889,290            Less accumulated impairment(15,817,280)           (15,817,280)           Total Intangible assets12,072,010           12,072,010           Movements in goodwill carrying amounts:Opening balance12,072,010            12,072,010            Movement in the year-                          -                          Closing Balance12,072,010           12,072,010           Goodwill by cash generating unit (CGU):Water Group - Syfon Systems3,282,532              3,282,532              Engineering Group - Brockman Engineering8,789,478              8,789,478              12,072,010           12,072,010            
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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  (engineering  and  water)  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  discount  rate  determined  individually  for  each  CGU  and  reflects  current  market 

assessment of the time value of money and segment-specific risk factors. 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. The forecasts used in the value-in-use calculations are based on the management approved 

budgets.  

calculation. 

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 

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

2021 

2020 

Growth Rates  Discount Rates  Growth Rates  Discount Rates 

Water (Syfon Systems Group): 

     Growth year 1 

     Growth subsequent years 

Engineering (Brockman Eng.): 

     Growth year 1 

     Growth subsequent years 

3% 

2% 

27% 

2% 

12% 

12% 

13% 

13% 

-9% 

-2% 

28% 

2% 

13% 

13% 

13% 

13% 

The change in discount rates during 2021 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 rate modelled for Syfon Systems is based on organic growth of 3% for next year and then 2% 

for  future  years.  COVID-19  is  not  expected  to  impact  significantly  on  growth.  Gross  margin  is  not 

expected to be impacted.   

For Brockman, a revenue rebound of 27% has been modelled for next year as a rebound is expected, 

particularly  in  the  oil  and  gas  industry  in  Victoria,  following  a  prior  year.  Subsequent  years  model  a 

conservative 2% growth rate reflecting the minimum expected growth that is expected in each of the 

relevant CGUs.   

All  growth  rates  consider  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 2021 

9. 

Intangible assets (continued) 

Key estimates 

of goodwill. 

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 

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: 

2021 

2020 

Growth Rates  Discount Rates  Growth Rates  Discount Rates 

Water (Syfon Systems Group): 

     Growth year 1 

     Growth subsequent years 

Engineering (Brockman Eng.): 

     Growth year 1 

     Growth subsequent years 

0% 

0% 

15% 

0% 

14% 

14% 

14% 

14% 

Value of impairment to carrying value of goodwill based on 

2021 

2020 

sensitivity analysis: 

Water (Syfon Systems Group) 

Engineering (Brockman Engineering) 

-9% 

0% 

18% 

0% 

$ 

- 

- 

- 

18% 

18% 

18% 

18% 

$ 

- 

- 

- 

The  sensitivity discount  rate for 2021  has been reduced to  14% to reflect current market  conditions. 

Growth rates for subsequent years have been reduced to nil.  As a result, there is no impairment in either 

Syfon Systems group or Brockman Engineering. 

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20212020      $      $10.Trade and other payablesTrade payables4,807,962              9,073,903              Sundry payables and accrued expense2,654,030              2,184,768              7,461,992             11,258,671           Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

On 28th June 2021, the bank loan facility was agreed to be extended for 16 months from 1 July 2021 to 

31  October  2022.    As  the  agreement  requires  quarterly  repayments  of  $300,000,  an  amount  of 

$1,200,000 is required to be classified as current in accordance with AASB 101 – Presentation of financial 

Bank loans - secured 

statements. 

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 current combined interest rate is 3.83%. 

The extended loan facility contains the following financial covenants: 

•  Minimum EBITDA of a rolling $2,000,000 annually, measured quarterly for the duration of the 

•  Mandatory repayments on the market rate loan of $300,000 per quarter from 30 September 

agreement. 

2021. 

•  An annual limit on capital expenditure to $1,000,000 without prior bank approval. 

•  No dividend distributions 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, Syfon International Pty Ltd, Brockman Engineering Pty Ltd, TSF Power Pty Ltd.  Also refer to Note 32 

for quantification of assets secured by Australian entities. 

At 30 June 2021, the Group has $ Nil in undrawn bank loan facilities (2020: Nil). 

Other loans - unsecured 

During the prior year, the Group arranged and fully drew down an unsecured $1,000,000 loan from a 

director related entity at an interest rate of 6%. The loan was repaid by 31 March 2021.  

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Notes 2021  2020       $      $11.Short-term borrowingsBank loans - secured1,200,000              3,300,000              Other Loans - unsecured-                          1,037,430              Lease liabilities - secured24.926,981                 698,921                 2,126,981             5,036,351             Consolidated entityCurrent1,200,000              3,300,000              1 to 2 years300,000                 -                          2 to 3 years-                          -                          Total bank loans1,500,000             3,300,000              
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

Also refer to Note 24 leases for further information on lease liabilities, reconciliation and maturity details.  

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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20212020      $      $12.Long-term borrowingsBank loans - secured300,000                 -                          Lease liabilities - secured24.1,559,373              2,097,427              1,859,373             2,097,427             Consolidated entity13.ProvisionsCurrentEmployee benefits3,121,115              3,184,008              3,121,115             3,184,008             Movement in employee benefits:Opening employee balance3,184,008              2,926,188              Provisions created/(utilised) during year(62,893)                  257,820                 Closing balance3,121,115             3,184,008             Non currentEmployee benefits88,024                    55,992                    Other non current provisions-                          -                          88,024                   55,992                   Movement in employee benefits:Opening employee balance55,992                    41,526                    Provisions created/(utilised) during year32,032                    14,466                    Closing balance88,024                   55,992                   14.Issued capitalIssued and paid up2021: 96,116,734 ordinary shares 2020: 96,116,734 ordinary shares14(a)56,457,180            56,457,180            56,457,180            56,457,180            (a)Issued and fully paid up ordinary sharesOpening balance56,457,180            56,457,180            Shares issued / (Cancelled)-                          -                          Closing balance56,457,180           56,457,180            
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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 and vested upon issue. The Unlisted 

Options were exercisable at $0.20 per share and had an expiry date of 4 years after their issue date (7 

June 2017).  The options are now expired. 

(c) 

Capital management: 

Management controls the capital of the Group in order to maintain an appropriate debt to equity ratio, 

provide shareholders with adequate returns and ensure the Group can fund its operations and continue 

as a going concern.  The Group’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 Group’s 

capital by assessing the Group’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 Group’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 2021 the Group’s gearing ratio was 0.1% (2020: 6%). 

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 2021  2020 14.Issued capital (continued)(a)Issued and fully paid up ordinary shares (continued)No. of sharesNo. of sharesOpening balance96,116,734            96,116,734            Shares issued-                          -                          Closing balance 96,116,734           96,116,734           Consolidated entity(b)Share optionsNo. of optionsNo. of optionsOpening balance1,500,000              1,500,000              Options expired(1,500,000)             -                          Closing balance -                         1,500,000             15.DividendsInterim fully franked ordinary dividend -                          -                          Final fully franked ordinary dividend -                          -                          Total dividends-                          -                          Balance of franking account1,813,797             1,813,797              
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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 

Mr S Farthing 

Mr P van der Wal 

Mr A Bellgrove 

Mr C Bishop 

Mr J Hughes 

Non-Executive Chairman 

Non-Executive Director 

Non-Executive Director 

Chief Executive Officer 

Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary 

General Manager of Syfon Systems Group 

General Manager of Brockman Engineering 

General Manager of TSF Power  

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20212020      $      $16.Reserves and accumulated losses(a)Accumulated losses:Accumulated losses at the beginning of the financial year           (35,497,857)           (32,746,417)Net profit/(loss) attributable to members of the parent entity3,403,148              (2,751,440)             Transfer of options reserve300,000                 -                          Accumulated losses at the end of the financial year(31,794,709)          (35,497,857)          (b)Reserves:Foreign currency translation and share option reserves:Reserves at beginning of year                  245,900                   277,171 Transfer expired share options to retained earnings(300,000)                -                          Movement for year - Foreign currency translation reserve(161,518)                (31,271)                  Reserves at end of year(215,618)                245,900                 Consolidated entity17.Earnings per share(a)Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year used in calculation of basic earnings per share96,116,73496,116,734(b)Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year used in calculation of diluted earnings per share96,116,73496,116,734Due to the net loss for the 30 June 2020 period, dilutive earnings per share is the same as basic earnings per share. No dilutive potential ordinary shares existed at 30 June 2021. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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 2021 (2020: 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 Group’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 Group, as well as to create goal congruence between Directors, Executives and Shareholders. 

Executive remuneration 

the Group is as follows: 

The Board’s policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration for key senior Executives for 

•  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 

Group’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 Group’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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20212020      $      $18.Key management personnel (continued)Remuneration of key management personnel is:Short term employee benefits1,754,1201,530,061Post-employment benefits108,098106,6021,862,2181,636,663Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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 (2020: Nil).  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  Group.    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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20212020      $      $19.Auditors remunerationRemuneration paid/payable to auditors for:audit or review of financial report                  110,000                   100,500 non-audit services-                                                2,500 taxation services-                          -                                            110,000                   103,000 Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

20.  Related party disclosures 

(a) 

The directors of EVZ Limited during the financial year were: 

•  Mr G Burns 

•  Mr R Edgley 

•  Mr I Luck 

(b) 

Transactions with director related entities 

•  G Burns: Directors fees paid of $69,333 (2020: $80,000) and $20,000 (2020: $17,333) is payable. 

• 

• 

R Edgely: Directors fees paid of $43,333 (2020: $50,000) and $8,333 (2020: $6,667) is payable. 

I Luck: Directors fees paid of $43,333 (2020: $50,000) and $8,333 (2020: $6,667) is payable. 

During the prior 2020 financial year, the Group arranged and fully drew down an unsecured $1,000,000 

loan from a director related entity at an interest rate of 6%. Accrued Interest payable at 30 June 2021 is 

Nil, (2020: $37,430). The loan was repaid in full during the 2021 financial year. 

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. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

21. 

Segment reporting (continued) 

ii.  Energy 

iii.  Water 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 

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 

iii.  Segment assets 

iv.  Segment liabilities 

certain direct borrowings. 

v.  Unallocated items 

•  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 2021 

21. 

Segment reporting (continued) 

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(a)  Segment reporting - continuing operationsEngineeringEnergyWaterCorporateTotalTwelve months ended 30 June 2021:     $        $         $  $                $RevenueExternal sales       31,231,402           6,183,507        20,437,224  -        57,852,133 Total segment revenue       31,231,402           6,183,507        20,437,224                          -          57,852,133 Reconciliation of segment revenue to group revenue:Total group revenue       31,231,402           6,183,507        20,437,224  -        57,852,133 Segment net profit /(loss) before interest and tax          2,758,942              302,425           2,399,809        (1,441,278)          4,019,898 Reconciliation of net profit before interest and tax to group net profit/(loss) before taxUnallocated itemsNet finance costs from continuing operations           (483,024)Net profit/(loss) before tax from continuing operations          3,536,874 Included in segment net profit before interest and tax:Depreciation             777,670              338,622              512,537                 36,720           1,665,549 Impairment:Receivables                73,857                          -                   38,857                 (9,850)             102,864  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

21. 

Segment reporting (continued) 

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(a)Segment Reporting - continuing operations (continued) Engineering  Energy  Water  Corporate  Total Twelve months ended 30 June 2020:      $          $           $    $                  $ RevenueExternal sales       37,413,130           7,175,772        21,635,808  -        66,224,710 Total segment revenue       37,413,130           7,175,772        21,635,808                          -          66,224,710 Reconciliation of segment revenue to group revenue:Total group revenue       37,413,130           7,175,772        21,635,808  -        66,224,710 Segment net profit /(loss) before interest and tax       (1,842,515)           (287,339)          1,416,622        (1,324,540)       (2,037,772)Reconciliation of net profit before interest and tax to group net profit/(loss) before taxUnallocated itemsNet finance costs from continuing operations           (722,164)Net profit/(loss) before tax from continuing operations       (2,759,936)Included in segment net profit before interest and tax:Depreciation             823,013              226,494              500,769                 41,681           1,591,957 Impairment:Receivables                         -                            -                         (47)                         -                         (47) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

21. 

Segment reporting (continued) 

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Twelve months ended 30 June 2021:EngineeringEnergyWaterCorporateTotalSegment assetsSegment Assets19,789,0633,096,21825,482,1943,502,93351,870,408Inter-segment elimination-10,096,175Total group assets41,774,233Segment asset increases for the period:Capital expenditure188,64192,181474,3868,031763,239188,64192,181474,3868,031763,239Segment liabilitiesSegment liabilities11,165,4565,529,5694,407,2402,076,09023,178,355Inter-segment elimination-5,850,975Total group liabilities17,327,380Twelve months ended 30 June 2020:EngineeringEnergyWaterCorporateTotalSegment assetsSegment Assets22,563,0133,247,53723,256,0027,796,76556,863,317Inter-segment elimination-12,397,623Total group assets44,465,694Segment asset increases for the period:Capital expenditure63,18460,875779,794                  -   903,85363,18460,875779,794                  -   903,853Segment liabilitiesSegment liabilities16,500,4785,936,3914,028,3014,745,67831,210,848Inter-segment elimination-7,950,377Total group liabilities23,260,471 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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 31% and 15% respectively (2020: 

29% and 12%) 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 2021RevenueConstruction contracts       31,231,402                      -       20,437,224                      -       51,668,626 Services revenue                        -          6,183,507                      -          6,183,507 Total revenue from contracts       31,231,402        6,183,507     20,437,224                      -       57,852,133 For the year ended 30 June 2020RevenueConstruction contracts       37,413,130                      -       21,635,808                      -       59,048,938 Services revenue                        -          7,175,772                      -          7,175,772 Total group revenue       37,413,130        7,175,772     21,635,808                      -       66,224,710 (d)Revenue by geographical locations:  EngineeringEnergy    WaterCorporate     Total  $$     $$     $For the year ended 30 June 2021RevenueAustralia       31,231,402        6,183,507     14,616,584                      -       52,031,493 Asia                        -                        -          5,820,640                      -          5,820,640 Total revenue from contracts       31,231,402        6,183,507     20,437,224                      -       57,852,133 For the year ended 30 June 2020RevenueAustralia       37,413,130        7,175,772     16,698,959                      -       61,287,861 Asia                        -                        -          4,936,849                      -          4,936,849 Total group revenue       37,413,130        7,175,772     21,635,808                      -       66,224,710 (e)Assets by geographical locations:Consolidated entity20212020      $      $Australia34,861,582    37,483,135    Asia       6,912,651        6,982,559 Total assets    41,774,233     44,465,694  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

23. 

Standby arrangements and unused credit facilities 

Controlled  entities  in  the  Group  have  Contingent  Liability  Bank  Guarantee  facilities  and  Letter  of  Credit 

Facilities totalling $5,000,000 available to them as at 30 June 2021 (2020: $4,900,000).  Of this total facility, 

$4,874,319 has been utilised and $125,681 (2020: $60,114) remained unused and available for the controlled 

entities use as at 30 June 2021. The facilities are secured by a registered equitable mortgage over the assets 

and undertakings of all Australian companies in the Group.   

In addition to the above facility, the Group has provided a cash backed bank guarantee of $265,000 at 30 June, 

2021 (2020: $ nil ) 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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20212020      $      $22.Consolidated statement of cash flowsCash balances comprise:Cash on hand3,959,861              5,869,679Closing cash balance3,959,861             5,869,679Reconciliation of the operating profit after tax to net cash flows from operations:Operating profit after tax3,403,148              (2,751,440)             (Gain)/Loss on sale of plant and equipment-                          (32,367)                  Depreciation - plant & equipment1,665,549              1,591,957              Gain/(loss) on foreign currency translation(126,536)                (27,212)                  Share based payments-                          -                          Changes in assets and liabilities adjusted for effects of acquisition/disposal of operations during financial year:Increase/(decrease) in provisions for employee entitlements(30,863)                  273,109                 (Increase)/decrease in inventories(13,834)                  (3,825)                     (Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables(156,738)                7,425,132              (Increase)/decrease in deferred tax(2,931)                     (6,842)                     Increase/(decrease) in payables(2,901,699)             (2,562,941)             Increase/(decrease) in tax liabilities112,397                 (32,159)                  Net cash provided/(used) by operating activities1,948,493             3,873,412Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

26. 

Contingent liabilities 

June 2021 (2020: Nil). 

Apart from drawn bank guarantee facilities (refer Note 23), there were no contingent liabilities as at 30 

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20212020      $      $24.LeasesLease liabilities recognised in the statement of financial position:Current926,981      698,921      Non-current1,559,373   2,097,427   Total lease liability2,486,354  2,796,348  Within 1-2  2-3  3-4  4-5  After Total20211 yearyearsyearsyearsyears5 yearsLease payments1,053,975      835,015            517,080       278,563          42,928                   -   2,727,562  Finance charges(126,994)        (71,497)       (32,649)       (9,704)         (363)            -               (241,208)    Net present values926,981        763,518     484,431           268,859         42,565                   -   2,486,354  Within 1-2  2-3  3-4  4-5  After  Total 20201 yearyearsyearsyearsyears5 yearsLease payments974,241         865,741            650,196 370,076      252,532      42,294         3,155,079  Finance charges(155,029)        (104,265)     (58,162)       (28,814)       (12,097)       (365)             (358,731)    Net present values819,212        761,476     592,034     341,262     240,435     41,929        2,796,348  25.Lease payments not recognised as a liabilityThe expense relating to payments not included in the measurement of the lease liability is as follows:20212020      $      $Short term leases17,325         210,363      Leases of low value assets-               -               Total lease liability17,325        210,363      Consolidated entityThe group has elected not to recognise a lease liability for short term leases (leases with an expected term of 12 months or less) or for leases of low value assets. Payments made under such leases are expensed on a straight-line basis. The lease liabilities are secured by the related underlying assets. Future minimum lease payments are as follows:Consolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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) 

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. 

The main risks the Group is exposed to through its financial instruments are interest rate risk, foreign 

(ii) 

Financial risks 

currency risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. 

• 

Interest rate risk 

Of the total consolidated entity’s borrowings, $1,500,000 (2020: $3,300,000) take the form of bank 

loans.  All bank loans are scheduled to mature on 31 October 2022. The interest cost for these bank 

loans is comprised of a fixed line fee plus the prevailing bank bill rate.  

• 

Foreign currency risk 

The Group is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies arising from the sale and  purchase of 

goods  and  services  in  currencies  other  than  the  Group’s  measurement  currency.    The  Group 

monitors its foreign exchange exposure on a regular basis. 

The Group  manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast  cash flows and ensuring that adequate 

• 

Liquidity risk 

• 

Credit risk 

cash reserves are maintained. 

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  Group  does  not  have  any  material  credit  risk  exposure  to  any  single 

receivable or Group of receivables under financial instruments entered into by the Group. 

(a) 

Interest rate risk exposures 

The Group’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 Group 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 2021 

27. 

Financial instruments (continued) 

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Consolidated entityFloating Interest rateNon Interest BearingTotal< 1 year1 to 5 years> 5 years$$$$$$2021Financial assetsCash & cash equivalents-                -                -                -               3,959,861             3,959,861             Trade & other receivables-                -                -                -               12,444,534           12,444,534           Financial assets-                -                -                -               237,055                237,055                Total financial assets-                -                -                -               16,641,450           16,641,450           Weighted average interest rate0.00%0.00%Financial liabilitiesTrade & other payables-                -                -                -               5,879,196             5,879,196             Borrowings1,500,000    -                -                -               -                         1,500,000             Total financial liabilities1,500,000    -                -                -               5,879,196             7,379,196             Weighted average interest rate4.55%0.00%Net financial assets/(liabilities)(1,500,000)   -                -                -               10,762,254           9,262,254             2020Financial assetsCash & cash equivalents-                -                -                -               5,869,679             5,869,679             Trade & other receivables-                -                -                -               11,751,945           11,751,945           Financial assets-                -                -                -               306,441                306,441                Total financial assets-                -                -                -               17,928,065           17,928,065           Weighted average interest rate0.00%0.00%Financial liabilitiesTrade & other payables-                -                -                -               10,640,931           10,640,931           Borrowings3,300,000    1,037,430    -                -               -                         4,337,430             Finance Lease liabilities-                42,156         37,872         -               -                         80,028                  Total financial liabilities3,300,000    1,079,586    37,872         -               10,640,931           15,058,389           Weighted average interest rate6.95%6.89%0.00%Net financial assets/(liabilities)(3,300,000)   (1,079,586)   (37,872)        -               7,287,134             2,869,676             20212020Reconciliation of Net Financials Assets/(Liabilities) to Net Assets      $      $Net financial assets/(liabilities)9,262,254             2,869,676             Add/(subtract) Non-financial assets and liabilities:Contract Assets1,547,864             2,014,330             Inventories2,331,644             2,317,810             Plant and equipment6,570,395             7,522,609             Deferred tax assets2,610,870             2,610,870             Intangible assets12,072,010           12,072,010           Contract Liabilities(2,510,806)            (1,578,399)            AASB 16 Lease Liabilities(2,486,354)            (2,716,320)            Provisions(3,255,831)            (3,289,623)            Accruals(1,695,193)            (617,740)               Net Assets24,446,853           21,205,223           Fixed InterestConsolidated entity 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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 Group approximate their carrying value.   

(c) 

Liquidity risk 

Refer to Note 27(a) for a maturity analysis of financial assets and liabilities.  All floating interest rate 

balances and all non interest bearing balances except for retention receivables totalling $1,828,032 

(2020: $1,718,629), (refer Note 4) are current and due within 12 months. 

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.  

Refer Note 21 for a breakdown of revenue and assets by geographic location.  Whilst the Group monitors 

its  foreign  exchange  risk,  it  does  not  believe  there  is  any  material  risk  associated  with  its  foreign 

(d) 

Sensitivity analysis 

(e) 

Foreign currency risk 

exchange exposure. 

(f) 

Price risk 

The Group believes it has minimal exposure to price risk as costs of major materials and components are 

set at the time of project tender. 

28. 

Share based payments 

There were no share-based payments in the year ended 30 June 2021.  

29. 

Investment in controlled entities 

Name of entity 

Country of 

Class of shares 

Equity holdings 

Cost of parent entity’s 

incorporation 

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 

Australia 

Malaysia 

Singapore 

Philippines 

Vietnam 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

Ordinary 

2021 

2020 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

investment 

2021 

$ 

2020 

$ 

3,700,650 

3,700,650 

34,504 

34,504 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

3,735,154 

3,735,154 

Syfon International Pty Ltd and TSF Engineering Pty Ltd did not trade during the year or the prior year.  TSF 

Engineering Pty Ltd was deregistered during the year. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

30. 

Subsequent events 

The economic outlook both locally and internationally remains uncertain due to COVID-19.  While it is 

remains  likely that the current  federal  government  stimulus  in  the  diesel  storage  industry  should  be 

favourable  to  the  Group,  the  future  financial  performance  of  the  Group  will  be  dependant  how  the 

pandemic impacts our clients and our people.   

There have not been any other 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 Group, the results of those operations, or the 

state of affairs of the Group in future financial years after the financial year. 

Contacts which have remaining performance obligations at 30 June 2021 total $35,136,200 (2020: 32,128,712). 

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20212020      $      $31.Construction contractsAggregate amount of contract revenue recognised during the financial year51,665,960           59,046,186           Aggregate of contract costs incurred and profits recognised (including losses recognised) to date on contracts in progress 51,958,306            60,214,736            Progress billings(52,921,250)           (59,778,805)           Receipts in advance2,510,808              1,578,399              Amounts due from customers for contract work in progress1,547,864             2,014,330             Total receivable from customers for contract work in progress as included in Note 49,006,663             7,772,205             Retention receivables as included in Note 41,828,032             1,718,629              
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

32.  Deed of cross guarantee 

During the financial year;  

A deed of cross guarantee between EVZ Ltd (Parent Entity), and Brockman Engineering Pty Ltd, Syfon 

Systems  Pty  Ltd  and  Syfon  International  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 2017 financial 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”).    A  further  condition  of  the  loan  was  the 

deconsolidation/removal of TSFP from the deed of cross guarantee. TSFP was subsequently removed 

from the deed of cross guarantee during the 2017 financial year.  The loan from TSF Corporation was 

repaid in full during the 2019 financial 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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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

32.  Deed of cross guarantee (continued) 

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20212020      $      $Financial information in relation to:(i)Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive incomeProfit/(loss) before income tax3,536,874              (2,759,936)             Deconsolidation of TSF Power Pty Ltd & Syfon Systems Sdn Bhd(437,320)                506,881                 Income tax (expense)/benefit-                          5,917                      Profit/(Loss) after income tax3,099,554              (2,247,138)             Profit/(Loss) attributable to members of the parent entity3,099,554              (2,247,138)             (ii)Retained earningsRetained losses at the beginning of the year(35,203,709)           (32,956,571)           Profit/(Loss) after income tax3,099,554              (2,247,138)             Retained losses at the end of the year(32,104,155)           (35,203,709)           (iii)Statement of financial positionCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents2,804,056              4,605,522              Trade and other receivables9,381,350              9,507,035              Inventories995,639                 877,930                 Total current assets13,181,045           14,990,487           Non-current assetsProperty, plant and equipment5,139,462              5,875,167              Deferred tax asset2,610,870              2,610,870              Other receivables5,740,977              6,246,356              Intangible assets12,072,010            12,072,010            Total non-current assets25,563,319           26,804,403           Total assets38,744,364           41,794,890           Current liabilitiesTrade and other payables and provisions11,271,130            14,231,743            Short-term borrowings2,426,981              5,036,350              Total current liabilities13,698,111           19,268,093           Non-current liabilitiesLong-term provisions and other payables913,341                 1,309,626              Total non-current liabilities913,341                 1,309,626             Total liabilities14,611,452           20,577,719           Net assets24,132,912           21,217,171           EquityIssued capital56,237,067            56,120,880            Reserves-                          300,000                 Accumulated losses(32,104,155)           (35,203,709)           24,132,912           21,217,171           Closed group & parties to deed of cross guarantee 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

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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20212020      $      $(i)Financial positionAssetsCurrent assets511,851                 133,600                 Non-current assets2,991,081              7,657,249              Total assets3,502,932             7,790,849             LiabilitiesCurrent liabilities1,924,120              4,564,146              Non-current liabilities151,969                 181,533                 Total liabilities2,076,089             4,745,679             Net assets1,426,843             3,045,170             EquityIssued capital56,759,485            56,759,485            Accumulated losses(55,332,642)           (53,714,315)           Total equity1,426,843             3,045,170             (ii)Financial performanceComprehensive incomeProfit/(Loss) for the year(1,624,243)             (1,553,451)             Transfer from capital profits reserve-                          -                          Total comprehensive income/(loss)(1,624,243)            (1,553,451)            Parent Entity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

For the year ended 30 June 2021 

34. 

Company details 

The registered office and principal place of business of: 

EVZ Limited is 

Australia 

115/838 Collins Street, Docklands, Victoria 3008 

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 

Company was deregistered on 5th of August 2020. 

TSF Power Pty Ltd is: 

Unit 3, 74 Glendenning Rd, Glendenning, NSW, 2761 

Australia 

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Directors’ declaration 

The Directors of EVZ Limited declare that: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

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 Group; and 

(d) 

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

At the date of this declaration, the  Company is within the  class of companies affected by ASIC Class Order 

98/1418.  The nature of the deed of cross guarantee is such that each company which is party to the deed 

guarantees to each creditor payment in full of any debt in accordance with the deed of cross guarantee. 

In the Directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the  Company and the companies to 

which the ASIC 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 – Graham Burns 

Signed at Melbourne this 26th day of August 2021. 

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Collins Square, Tower 5 

727 Collins Street 

Melbourne VIC 3008 

Correspondence to: 

GPO Box 4736 

Melbourne VIC 3001 

T +61 3 8320 2222 

F +61 3 8320 2200 

E info.vic@au.gt.com 

W www.grantthornton.com.au 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

To the Members of EVZ Limited 

Report on the audit of the financial report 

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of EVZ Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group), which comprises the 

consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2021, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other 

comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the 

year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting 

policies, and the Directors’ declaration.  

In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

a  giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of its financial performance for 

the year then ended; and  

b  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

Basis for opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are 

further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are 

independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and 

the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for 

Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled 

our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.  

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

Key audit matters  

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

report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in 

forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. 

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Grant Thornton Australia Limited ABN 41 127 556 389 and its Australian subsidiaries and related entities. GTIL is not an Australian related entity to 

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 Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Revenue from contracts with customers (Notes 5 and 21) 

For the year ended 30 June 2021, the Group recognised revenue 

Our procedures included, amongst others:  

from construction contracts of $57,852,133. Revenue for these 

contracts is recognised over time with reference to the input method 

to determine revenue to be recognised. 

  Obtaining an understanding of the nature of revenue transactions 

and the process and internal controls at each subsidiary;  

  Selecting a sample of revenue transactions and obtaining the 

In accordance with AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customer, 

contract or agreements, to evaluate whether the revenue has been 

revenues from goods and services are recognised based on the 

calculated and recognised appropriately; 

completion of performance obligations under each contract. 

  Performing testing on debtors outstanding at 30 June 2021 to 

The determination of the appropriate timing of revenue recognition 

requires estimation of the inputs (costs) remaining in the contract and 

the expected margins earned on the contracts which requires 

management judgement.  

assess the validity of balances and whether amounts been 

recovered subsequent to period end;  

  Performing detailed analytical analysis of revenue and gross margin 

across the Group; 

  Reviewing material work-in-progress at 30 June 2021 to assess the 

This area is a key audit matter due to the high level of estimation and 

appropriateness of the calculations and the reasonableness of 

management judgement required to determine the revenue 

related inputs; 

recognised from each contract. 

  Reviewing project margins in the 30 June 2021 work-in-progress 

compared to actual margins achieved by the business throughout 

the financial year; 

  Discussing material projects performance with General Managers 

and obtaining signed confirmations from Project Managers ensuring 

respective project status agrees with the Work-in-progress ledger; 

and 

  Assessing the adequacy of financial report disclosures. 

Goodwill impairment (Note 9) 

As at 30 June 2021, the Group has goodwill of $12,072,010 across 

Our procedures included, amongst others:  

two cash generating units (“CGU’s”). The Group is required to 

perform an annual impairment test of goodwill in accordance with 

AASB 136 Impairment of Assets. 

  Obtaining management’s discounted cash flow model;  

  Assessing management's determination of the Group’s CGU’s 

based on our understanding of the nature of the Group’s business;  

The Group estimates the recoverable of its CGU’s by employing a 

  Evaluating the key assumptions in the model for reasonableness by 

discounted cash flow model and, in doing so, must determine the 

obtaining corroborating evidence, including consideration of the 

following key inputs and assumptions:  

reasonableness of the revenue and cost forecasts against historical 

 

forecast cash flows from operations; 

  working capital adjustments;  

  capital expenditure estimates; 

  discount and growth rates; and 

  a terminal value 

This area is a key audit matter due to management estimation and 

judgement involved in the assessment. 

actuals;  

  Performing a sensitivity analysis on the key assumptions;  

  Testing the mathematical accuracy of the inputs in the model;  

  Considering internal valuation expert advice to assess 

reasonableness of the model and discount rates utilised; and  

  Assessing the adequacy of financial report disclosures. 

Information other than the financial report and auditor’s report thereon 

The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the 

Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2021, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report 

thereon.  

assurance conclusion thereon.  

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of 

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In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider 

whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or 

otherwise appears to be materially misstated.  

If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are 

required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.  

Responsibilities of the Directors for the financial report  

The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in 

accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the Directors 

determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material 

misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.  

In preparing the financial report, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, 

disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the 

Directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.  

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report  

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material 

misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance 

is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing 

Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are 

considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions 

of users taken on the basis of this financial report.  

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance 

Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1_2020.pdf. This description forms part of 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 10 to 13 of the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of EVZ Limited, for the year ended 30 June 2021, complies with section 300A of the 

The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance 

with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, 

based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.  

our auditor’s report. 

Report on the remuneration report 

Opinion on the remuneration report 

2021. 

Corporations Act 2001. 

Responsibilities 

Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd 

Chartered Accountants 

Michael Climpson  

Partner – Audit & Assurance 

Melbourne, 26 August 2021 

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Additional shareholder information 

As at 21 July 2021 

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1.Substantial shareholdersRankNameUnits Held% of Total held1UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD19,045,90619.82%2AIRLIE BEACH HOLDINGS PTY LIMITED9,489,8949.87%3BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LIMITED 9,861,45610.26%38,397,25639.95%2.Distribution of shareholding Range of Holding No of Shareholders Units Held% of Units1to10001,150             337,990            0.35%1,001to5,000315                765,744            0.80%5,001to10,00097                  735,219            0.76%10,001to100,000179                6,286,435         6.54%100,001and over91                  87,991,346      91.55%Company totals1,832             96,116,734      100.00%Unmarketable shareholder parcels of less than $500 at $0.1450/unit1,394             802,915            0.84%3.Names of 20 largest shareholdersRankNameHolding% Held1UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD19,045,90619.82%2BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LIMITED 9,861,45610.26%3AIRLIE BEACH HOLDINGS PTY LIMITED 5,989,8946.23%4AIRLIE BEACH HOLDINGS PTY LIMITED 3,500,0003.64%5ONMELL PTY LTD 2,643,4622.75%6MYALL RESOURCES PTY LTD 2,545,7542.65%7H&C TRUONG PTY LTD  2,314,3792.41%8TAYCO INVESTMENTS PTY LTD2,199,9642.29%9BT PORTFOLIO SERVICES LIMITED 2,032,4822.11%10RANGEWORTHY PTY LTD 1,936,3962.01%11HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED1,748,5291.82%12STF ENTERPRISES PTY LTD1,616,8401.68%13BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LIMITED 1,500,0001.56%14MR ADAM BELLGROVE + MRS ANDREA BELLGROVE 1,368,6211.42%15RUSTICA PTY LTD 1,215,7601.26%16EXPLORER CORPORATION PTY LTD1,137,9221.18%17MR GRAHAM WALLACE RAY1,101,3111.15%18MR WAYNE STEPHEN GLYNNE + MRS CAROL-ANNE GLYNNE 1,080,8861.12%19ARCHWIN PTY LTD 1,035,8381.08%20MRS CAROL-ANNE GLYNNE1,000,0001.04%20POWIS SUPERANNUATION PTY LTD 1,000,0001.04%Total top 21 holders of ordinary fully paid shares65,875,40068.54%Total remaining holders balance30,241,33431.46%Total ordinary shares96,116,734100.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional shareholder information (continued) 

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. 

4. 

Voting rights 

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:  

(03) 9545 5288 

Email:  

pieter.vanderwal@evz.com.au 

A register of securities is kept at: 

Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd 

452 Johnston Street 

Abbotsford, Victoria, 3067 

Telephone Number: 1300 137 328 

6. 

Stock exchange listing 

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

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