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Farm Pride Foods Ltd.

ABN: 42 080 590 030

551 Chandler Rd Keysborough

VIC 3173 Australia

T: 1300 361 993

farmpride.com.au

Annual Report 2019
Proud Heritage 
Positive Future

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 

Corporate Information

Farm Pride Foods Ltd. 
ABN 42 080 590 030 

Directors
Peter Bell (Non-Executive Chairman)  
Malcolm Ward (Non-Executive Director)  
Bruce De Lacy (Non-Executive Director) 

Management Team 
Daryl Bird (CEO) 
Geeta Kulkarni (CFO) 

Company Secretary
Bruce De Lacy 

Registered office and principal place of business
551 Chandler Road 
Keysborough, Victoria 3173 
(+61-3) 9798 7077 

Solicitors
Gadens
Level 25 Bourke Place 
600 Bourke Street 
Melbourne, Victoria 3000 

Bankers
Westpac Banking Corporation 
Level 7, 150 Collins Street 
Melbourne, Vic 3000 

Share Registery
Computershare Registry Services Pty. Ltd. 
Yarra Falls, 452 Johnston Street 
Abbotsford, Victoria   3067 

ASX: FRM 

Auditors
Ernst & Young 
8 Exhibition Street 
Melbourne, Victoria 3000 

Internet Address
www.farmpride.com.au

Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 

          TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chairman’s Report 

Directors’ Report 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2019 

 Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive

Income 

 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Directors’ Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

ASX Additional Information 

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Chairman’s Report 

The Company’s net revenue increased by 0.6% to $86.641m (2018: $86.116m).  

Loss after tax was $3.858m (2018: $0.503m profit). Underlying EBITDA of $1.092m was down from 
$5.386m in 2018. 

These results are reflective of the increased national egg supply and high wheat prices throughout 
the year and reductions in contracted shell egg volume supplied to key retailers impacting our 
operating margins. 

The increase in borrowings at 30 June 2019 to $14.667m (2018: $12.023m) was applied to the 
purchase of capital plant and equipment associated with factory and farm upgrades.  

Net cash used in investing activities totalled $4.242m in 2019 (2018: $20.040m).  

Inventory levels have reduced by approximately 30% from the same time last year, a reflection on 
the shift from egg over-supply to under-supply which occurred in March 2019.  The under-supply 
cycle has been exacerbated with recent Salmonella outbreak issues affecting the industry and the 
corresponding withdrawal of additional egg capacity from the national market which was not 
expected.   

As our results show, it has been a difficult year. The national increase in egg production that 
continued up until March led to a surplus of egg with downward pressure on price and profitability. 
This downward cycle over the last twelve months is typical of what is seen in many agricultural 
industries and it is normally followed by a period of recovery which has now started.  

The early recovery phase is being thwarted in some part by the persistence of drought and an 
uncertain outlook for the new wheat crop and with the back drop of global agricultural uncertainty.  
While wheat prices have dropped from historical highs over the course of the year, prices still remain 
relatively unfavourable.   

Currently, national egg inventory is extremely low. While this has meant some improvement in 
wholesale prices for egg, the cost to purchase egg as a raw material for our value-added activities 
has increased because this is also in short supply. 

The company’s view is that these supply conditions will continue through the first half of the new- 
year’s trading.  The company is seeking price adjustments for its produce wherever possible and has 
implemented various operational initiatives to improve productivity and efficiency to buttress the 
business against these variable market conditions.   

Under new management’s direction, the business has undertaken a review of operations and trading 
and has developed a detailed plan to align operations with the market outlook and our business 
objectives.  A three-part plan over three years known as ‘Managing for Value’, includes a sustained 
period of renewal and directed investment with our farm assets being a key focus for these 
initiatives.  Our plan emphasises the importance of our people and our farms providing the 
necessary capacity, quality and efficiency to support sustainable growth and development over the 
next three years and beyond. The business has successfully recovered volumes previously reduced 
by some customers in the first half of FY19 and has also increased business with others. These new 
sales will gather momentum through the first half of the new-year’s trading. Management has 
invested in new systems, processes and people to provide the necessary capacity and capability to 
drive the three-year plan and to deliver sustainable growth and profitability in the future. 

The business continues to invest in developing its cage free offer, and to this end, is engaging new 
contract farms and will also add new company operated farm capacity in the new-year.  Farm and 
flock capacity increases will be in line with new business awarded to Farm Pride and to remain 
ahead of the supermarkets’ timetable to convert from cage to cage free eggs over coming years. 

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The business is continuing to align egg supply with our market focus and our objectives are to 
increase profitable share of shell egg, primarily in supermarkets, and to drive the growth and 
business share of our value-added product business.  These value-added products are sold to 
industrial users and significant foodservice customers.  Management has continued to exit low profit 
business as part of this new market alignment.  Innovation and new product development are key for 
future growth to allow the company to advance our eggs as a raw material base for new product 
formats and to enter new sales channels as part of our three-year plan.   

Efficiency, productivity and profitable business are the key tenets of our plan moving forward and 
management continue to implement programs designed to maximise productivity and contribution 
from all our assets company wide.  Farm Pride has significant purchasing power and management 
are also investing in additional capability to enhance procurement. This is another area where we will 
drive additional value for the business. 

Investment in our staff is also seen as a fundamental principle for improved performance.  The 
business is developing its talent pool through targeted recruitment, staff performance and retention 
programs.  Together with the development of ‘best practice’ policies and procedures, these programs 
will enable our business to project a positive and value driven culture.  The establishment of key 
performance indicators across all functional areas of the business, both targeted and cascaded, and 
aligning with the over-arching company objectives is a key part of this ‘value’ journey. 

In summary, trading conditions will remain fluid for at least the first half of the new-year. The 
directors have reviewed management’s plan and key assumptions are already being realised.  The 
directors are confident the business can implement its plans over the next twelve months and we 
remain cautiously optimistic that this should provide a solid result in FY20.   

Whilst we are optimistic, we acknowledge the nature of the industry within which we operate. We are 
involved in the agricultural production and manufacture of egg and egg products and their distribution 
around Australia. As we have seen in the egg industry more recently, all of this activity is subject to 
operational risks such as drought, increased feed costs, flock disease and hen welfare concerns. 
The transition to non-cage egg requirements by our customers is also a challenge given the current 
margins and the potential timeline and capital required to satisfy that demand.  

Our approach to managing these inherent risks and challenges is consistent with our Company risk 
management framework. The new management team has increased the focus on how we manage 
these risks throughout the business both operationally and strategically to ensure the ongoing 
success of our business. 

Once again, the Board wishes to thank all our customers for their continued support and our 
employees who have worked very hard to ensure that our business can supply a quality product that 
our customers can continue to enjoy. 

Peter Bell 
Chairman 
Farm Pride Foods Ltd 

29 August 2019 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Directors’ Report 

The Directors present their report together with the financial report of the consolidated entity consisting 
of Farm Pride Foods Limited (‘the Company’) and the entities it controlled (‘Farm Pride Foods’, the 
‘consolidated entity or the ‘Group’), for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 and auditor’s report 
thereon.

Directors 

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

Peter Bell 
Malcolm Ward 
Bruce De Lacy 

Non-executive Director, Chair  
Non-executive Director  
Non-executive Director 

The directors have been in office since the start of the year to the date of this report unless otherwise 
stated. 

Principal activities

The principal activities of the consolidated entity during the financial year were the production, 
processing, manufacturing and sale of eggs and egg products. 

There has been no significant change in the nature of these activities during the financial year. 

Review of operations and financial results 

Statutory consolidated net profit after tax attributable to the members of Farm Pride Foods 
(“Statutory Profit”) for the year ended 30 June 2019 was a loss of $3.858 million (2018: $0.503 
million profit). Underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (“Underlying 
EBITDA”) was $1.092 million (2018: $5.386 million). 

Underlying EBITDA represents statutory earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation 
adjusted for items that are material to revenue or expense that are unrelated to the underlying 
performance of the business (‘significant items’). Farm Pride believes that presenting Underlying 
EBITDA provides a better understanding of its financial performance by facilitating a more 
representative comparison of financial performance between financial periods. The results are 
presented with reference to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission Regulatory Guide 
230 “Disclosing non-IFRS financial information”.  

The following table reconciles the Statutory Profit to Underlying EBITDA for the year ended 30 June 
2019: 

Statutory (loss) / profit 

Add back: 

- Interest (finance costs) 

- Income tax (benefit) / expense 

- Depreciation  

EBITDA 

Significant items: 

Impairment expense 

Transaction costs on Darling Downs acquisition 

Underlying EBITDA 

30 June 2019
$’000

30 June 2018 
$’000 

(3,858)

503 

738

(1,466)

4,136

(450)

1,542

-

1,092

331 

355 

3,762 

4,951 

-

435 

5,386 

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Operating and financial review (continued) 

For further discussion of the review and results of operations of the Group reference should be made to 
the Chairman’s Report dated 29 August 2019. 

Significant changes in the state of affairs

There have been no significant changes in the consolidated entity’s state of affairs during the financial 
year, other than as disclosed in this report. 

Subsequent events 

On 31 May 2019, the Group commenced a competitive process to refinance with an alternative 
lender with a view to transfer out of the facility with our current lenders. The process was completed 
successfully and a new finance agreement has been signed with a new lender effective16 August 
2019. The total facility is $23.5 million comprising of Tranche A $15 million to be drawn-down in full 
and Tranche B of $8.5 million to be drawn down as required to meet the needs of the business. 
Tranche B includes a $3.5 million limit exclusively for capitalised interest, if any. The term of the 
facility is three years with first drawdown to be executed by 31 August 2019. 

There are no other matters or circumstances which have arisen since 30 June 2019 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 periods. 

Likely developments

Refer to the Chairman’s Report on page 2 for information on likely developments and future prospects 
of the Group.   

Environmental regulation

The consolidated entity’s operations are not subject to any significant environmental, Commonwealth or 
State regulations or laws. The consolidated entity is not aware of any significant breaches of 
environmental regulations during the financial year. 

Dividend paid, recommended and declared

No dividends were paid, declared or recommended since the start of the financial year. 

Share options 

No options over unissued shares or interests in the consolidated entity were granted during or since 
the end of the financial year and there were no options outstanding at the end of the financial year. 

Information on directors and company secretary 

The qualifications, experience and special responsibilities of each person who has been a director 
of Farm Pride Foods Limited at any time during the year and up to the date of this report is provided 
below, together with details of the company secretary as at the year end. 

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Peter Bell
(Non-executive Chairman - Appointed 30 May 2008, Member of the Audit Committee 
until 22 November 2018) 

Peter has been involved in the egg industry for more than 50 years and comes from a  
third generation poultry farming family. He continues to be directly involved in the 
management of commercial egg farms and has wide experience in all aspects of the egg 
industry.  

He is the Managing Director of AAA Egg Company Pty Ltd and its subsidiary West 
Coast Eggs Pty Ltd, a director of Novo Foods Pty Ltd, a director of Days Eggs Pty Ltd, 
a director of Hy-Line Australia Pty Ltd, a director of Specialised Breeders Australia Pty Ltd, Lohmann 
Layers Australia Pty Ltd and Pure Foods Eggs Pty Ltd. 

Malcolm Ward
(Non-executive Director – Appointed 30 May 2008, Member of the Audit Committee) 

Malcolm has been in the egg industry for over 30 years having owned and 
operated cage and free-range farms and has served on industry related boards 
in the area of farm management and feed supply. He is also a director of AAA 
Egg Company Pty Ltd and its subsidiary West Coast Eggs Pty Ltd as well as 
being a director on a number of other private companies. Malcolm is the 
Managing Director of his family’s independent supermarkets and also has 

commercial interests in property. He is also a director of Australian United Retailers Limited, appointed 
17 November 2010. 

Bruce De Lacy
(Company Secretary – Appointed 30 October 1997, Chief Financial Officer –  
Appointed 10 June 2013, Executive Director – Appointed 30 April 2014,  
Chief Executive Officer – Appointed 19 March 2015, Resigned as CEO, CFO and 
Executive Director 30 November 2018, Non-executive director – Appointed 30 
November 2018, Chairman of the Audit Committee – Appointed 22 November 
2018) 

Bruce has over 35 years’ experience in the egg industry and has previously been 
employed in a number of positions at the Company including General Manager 
and Chief Operating Officer. 

Bruce has a Bachelor of Business Studies from Swinburne University, majoring in Accounting, is a 
CPA and is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia.

Directors’ meetings

Peter Bell 

Malcolm Ward 

Bruce De Lacy 

Board of Directors 

Audit Committee 

Eligible to 
attend 

Attended 

Eligible to 
attend 

Attended 

15 

15 

15 

14 

15 

15 

3 

8 

5 

7* 

8  

8* 

* Messrs. Bell and De Lacy attended some meetings by invitation. 

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Information on directors and company secretary (continued) 

Directors’ interests in shares  

Directors’ relevant interests in shares of Farm Pride Foods or options over shares in the Company 
are detailed below: 

Directors’ relevant interests in: 

Ordinary shares of 
Farm Pride Foods 
Limited.

Options over shares in 
Farm Pride Foods 
Limited.

Peter Bell 

Malcolm Ward 

Bruce De Lacy 

2,314,250 

2,031,772 

195,502 

- 

- 

- 

Indemnification and Insurance of directors and officers

During the financial year, the Company has paid premiums to insure each of the Directors and 
Officers against liabilities for costs and expenses incurred by them in defending any legal 
proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting in the capacity of Director or Officer of the 
Company. 

The contracts as held by the Company do not permit premiums to be disclosed. 

Further disclosure required under section 300(9) of the Corporations Act 2001 is prohibited under the 
terms of the contract. 

Auditor’s independence declaration

A copy of the Auditor’s Independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations 
Act 2001 in relation to the audit for the financial year is provided within this report. 

Indemnification of auditors 

To the extent permitted by law, the Company has agreed to indemnify its auditors, Ernst & Young 
Australia, as part of the terms of its audit engagement agreement against claims by third parties 
arising from the audit (for an unspecified amount). No payment has been made to indemnify Ernst & 
Young during or since the financial year. 

Non-audit services

The following non-audit services were provided by the entity's auditor, Ernst & Young 
Australia. The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services is compatible with 
the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. 
The nature and scope of each type of non-audit service provided means that the auditor 
independence was not compromised. 

Ernst & Young Australia received, or are due to receive, the following amounts for provision of 
non-audit services: 

Taxation services 
Debt advisory services  

2018
$

12,000
-
12,000

2019
$

12,000
100,000
112,000

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Remuneration Report (Audited)

The directors present the consolidated entity’s 2019 remuneration report which details the 
remuneration information for Farm Pride Foods’ key management personnel (‘KMP’) in accordance 
with the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations (‘Remuneration Report’). The Remuneration 
Report has been audited by Farm Pride Foods’ external auditors, Ernst & Young. 

(a) 

Key management personnel 

The Remuneration Report discloses the remuneration arrangements and outcomes for people listed 
in the table below who are those individuals who have been determined as KMP as defined by AASB 
124 Related Party Disclosures.  

Name 

Non-Executive 
Directors 
Peter Bell 
Malcolm Ward 
Bruce De Lacy1 

Senior Executives 
Daryl Bird 
Geeta Kulkarni 

Position 

Term as KMP 

Full financial year 
Non-executive Chairman 
Non-executive Director 
Full financial year 
Non-executive Director, Company secretary  Full financial year 

Group Chief Executive Officer 
Group Chief Financial Officer 

Appointed 1 December 2018 
Appointed 5 February 2019 

1Bruce De Lacy was the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director to 30 November 2018. He 
resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer on 30 November 2018 and remained a Non-executive 
Director and Company Secretary from this date. 

(b) 

Remuneration policy 

The performance of the Group depends upon the quality of its directors and executives. To be 
successful, the Group must attract, motivate and retain highly skilled directors and executives. To this 
end, the Group adopts the following principles in its remuneration framework: 

–

–

Provide competitive rewards to attract high caliber executives; 
Link executive rewards to the performance of the Group and the creation of shareholder 
value;
Establish appropriate performance hurdles for variable executive remuneration; 

–
– Meet the Company’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace; 

–

–

Promote the Company as an employer of choice; 
Comply with relevant legislation and corporate governance principles. 

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

The board of directors are responsible for determining and reviewing compensation arrangements for 
directors and executives. The board of directors assess the appropriateness of the nature and amount 
of remuneration of directors and executives on a periodic basis by reference to relevant market 
conditions, as well as whether performance targets have been met, with the overall objective of 
ensuring maximum shareholder benefit from the retention of a high-quality board and executives. 

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Remuneration Report (continued) 

(c) 

Use of Remuneration Consultants 

To ensure the board of directors are fully informed when making remuneration decisions, the Group 
seeks external remuneration advice. Remuneration consultants are engaged by, and report directly 
to, the board of directors. In selecting remuneration consultants, the Board of directors considers 
potential conflicts of interest and requires independence from the Group’s key management personnel 
and other executives as part of their terms of engagement. 

During the year ended 30 June 2019, the Group did not engage external remuneration consultants. 

(d) 

Non-Executive Director Remuneration 

Objective 
The board aims to set aggregate remuneration at a level which provides the Group with the ability to 
attract and retain directors of the highest calibre, whilst incurring a cost which is acceptable to 
shareholders. 

Structure
The Group’s Constitution and the ASX Listing Rules specify the aggregate remuneration of non-
executive directors shall be determined from time to time by a general meeting. An amount not 
exceeding the amount determined is then divided between the directors as agreed. 

The cap on aggregate non-executive director’s remuneration (which requires shareholder approval), 
and the manner in which it is apportioned amongst non-executive directors, is reviewed annually. The 
board will consider advice from external consultants as well as fees paid to non-executive directors of 
comparable companies when undertaking the annual review process.  

Non-executive directors receive fees and do not receive share-based remuneration or bonus 
payments. 

Superannuation contributions are made by the Group on behalf of non-executive directors in line with 
statutory requirements and are included in the remuneration package amount allocated to individual 
directors. 

The remuneration of non-executive directors for the year ended 30 June 2019 is detailed in the table 
titled KMP Remuneration on page 10 (the ‘Remuneration Table’). 

(e) 

Executive Director Remuneration 

Executive directors are paid for their services as part of their employment contracts. 

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Remuneration Report (continued) 

(f) 

Executive Remuneration 

Objective 
The Group aims to reward executives with a level and mix of remuneration commensurate with their 
position and responsibilities within the Group. This involves: 

–

–

–

–

Rewarding executives for company, business unit and individual performance against targets 
set by reference to appropriate benchmarks 
Aligning the interest of executives with those of shareholders 
Linking reward with the strategic goals and performance of the Group 
Ensuring total remuneration is competitive by market standards. 

Structure
In determining the level and make-up of executive remuneration, the board of directors engage 
external consultants on market levels of remuneration for comparable roles. Remuneration consists of 
the following key elements: 

–

–

Fixed remuneration 
Variable remuneration. 

The proportion of fixed remuneration and variable remuneration is established for each executive by 
the board of directors. The variable portion consists of a short-term cash bonus which is performance-
based and is disclosed separately in the Remuneration Table. 

The board of directors also considers current market conventions with regards to the splits between 
fixed, short-term and long-term incentive elements.

Fixed Remuneration 

Objective 
The level of fixed remuneration is set to provide an appropriate and market-competitive base level of 
remuneration. Fixed remuneration is reviewed annually by the board of directors consisting of a 
review of Group, business and individual performance, relevant comparative remuneration in the 
market and internal and external advice on policies and practices where necessary. 

Structure
Total fixed remuneration (‘TFR’) is the non-variable component of an executive’s annual 
remuneration. It consists of the base salary plus any superannuation contributions paid to a complying 
super fund on the executive’s behalf, and the cost (including any component for fringe benefits tax) for 
other items such as novated vehicle lease payments. 

Linking remuneration to performance - variable remuneration 
Remuneration is linked to performance to retain high calibre executives by motivating them to achieve 
performance goals which are designed to increase shareholders value. 

Variable remuneration 

Objective 
The objective of executive variable remuneration is to link executive remuneration to the achievement 
of the Group’s annual operational and financial targets through a combination of both company and 
individual performance targets.  

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Remuneration Report (continued) 

Structure
Variable remuneration is expressed as a percentage of a participant’s TFR comprising base salary, 
superannuation contributions and may include other non-cash benefits, and are based on the 
achievement of Group-wide budgeted revenue and profit targets each financial year and individual 
performance targets at the board’s discretion. 

For executives, the Group provides a remuneration package that incorporates annual cash bonuses, 
payable at the discretion of the board of directors. 

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D

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Directors’ Report 

Remuneration Report (continued) 

(h) 

Shareholdings of KMP 

Balance 
1 July 2018 

Received as 
remuneration 

Options
exercised 

Other 
On market 
purchases/
(sales) 

Balance 
30 June 2019 

Peter Bell  

Malcolm Ward  

Bruce De Lacy  

2,314,250 

2,031,772 

195,502 

4,541,524 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

- 

- 

- 

- 

2,314,250

2,031,772

195,502

4,541,524

Messrs. Peter Bell and Malcolm Ward have an indirect interest in the 27,486,302 shares held by West 
Coast Eggs Pty Ltd (2018: 27,486,302 shares) and the 1,000 shares held by Southern Egg Pty Ltd 
(2018: 1,000).   

(i) 

Other transactions with KMP 

The value of transactions (inclusive of GST) and amounts receivable/(payable) between Directors and 
their related entities and Farm Pride Foods Limited and its controlled entities. 

Director related entities1

Transaction 

Revenue 

Expenditure 

2019
$’000

2018
$’000

2019
$’000

2018
$’000

Balance
Receivable / 
(Payable) 
2019
$’000

2018
$’000

AAA Egg Company Pty Ltd 

Purchases 

(P. Bell / M. Ward) 

Specialised Breeders Australia 
Pty Ltd (P. Bell) 

Purchases 

-

-

-

9

46 

(1)

(2)

234

332

643 

1

(43)

Days Eggs Pty Ltd 

(P. Bell) 

Hy-line Australia Pty Ltd 

(P. Bell) 

Pure Foods Eggs Pty Ltd 

(P. Bell) 

West Coast Eggs Pty Ltd 

(P. Bell / M. Ward) 

Lohmann Layers Australia Pty 
Ltd 

(P. Bell) 

Egg supply / 
Purchases 

Purchases / 
Packaging 
sales

Egg sales / 
Purchases 

Egg sales / 
Purchases 

158

180

87

365 

18

(2)

-

-

3,230

3,486 

(437)

(402)

23

30

90

296 

8

(10)

877

1,116

909

245 

127

366

Purchases 

-

-

136

162 

-

-

1 Messrs. Bell and Ward through their related entities provide birds, eggs and egg products to and acquire eggs, egg product and 
packaging from Farm Pride Foods Limited and its controlled entities These transactions are on normal trading terms and conditions.. 
Director’s administrative expenses are reimbursed at cost. 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Directors’ Report 

Remuneration Report (continued) 

(j) 

Service Agreements 

The contracts for service between the Group and executives are on a continuing basis, the terms of 
which are not expected to change in the immediate future. Remuneration and other terms of 
employment for key management personnel are formalised in service agreements as follows: 

Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary 
Bruce De Lacy was the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company to 30 
November 2018. Bruce was employed under a standard employment contract with no defined 
length of tenure. Under the terms of his employment contract: 

  Bruce had to resign from his position by providing the Group with four weeks written notice 
 
If the Group had to terminate this agreement it was required to provide four weeks written 
notice or payment in lieu of the notice period, or the unexpired part of any notice period, 
based on Bruce’s total remuneration 

  The Group could have terminated at any time without notice if serious misconduct occurred 

Details of Bruce De Lacy’s salary are detailed in the Remuneration Table. 

Chief Executive Officer 
Daryl Bird is the Chief Executive Officer of the Company appointed on 1 December 2018. Daryl is 
employed under a standard employment contract with no defined length of tenure. Under the terms 
of his employment contract: 

  Daryl may resign from his position by providing the Group with three months written notice, 
  The Group may terminate this agreement by providing three months written notice or 

provide payment in lieu of the notice period, or the unexpired part of any notice period, 
  The Group may terminate at any time without notice if serious misconduct has occurred, 
  Daryl’s total remuneration includes $20,000 car allowance per annum, 
  For the financial year ending 30 June 2019, Daryl participated in the Group’s bonus 

scheme with a maximum entitlement of $54,000 which is subject to the Group achieving its 
results, 

  For the financial years commencing 1 July 2019 onwards, Daryl will participate in the 

Group’s Short-Term Incentive and Long-Term Incentive programs. 

Details of Daryl Bird’s salary are detailed in the Remuneration Table. 

Chief Financial Officer 
Geeta Kulkarni is the Chief Financial Officer of the Company appointed on 5 February 2019. Geeta 
is employed under a standard employment contract with no defined length of tenure. Under the 
terms of her employment contract: 

  Geeta may resign from her position by providing the Group with three months written notice 
  The Group may terminate this agreement by providing three months written notice or 

provide payment in lieu of the notice period, or the unexpired part of any notice period, 
  The Group may terminate at any time without notice if serious misconduct has occurred 
  Geeta will receive a performance review at the completion of the initial financial year and 

based on agreed KPI’s will be assessed on this initial performance period, and may receive 
an increase of $2,500 in her remuneration package. 

  For the financial years commencing 1 July 2019 onwards, Geeta participates in the 

Group’s Short-Term Incentive program and is entitled to a performance bonus of up to 15% 
of the cash salary at the time of payment of the bonus. 

Details of Geeta Kulkarni’s salary are detailed in the Remuneration Table. 

14

Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Directors’ Report 

Revenue and Other Income 

(k) 
The Group’s revenue, profit before tax and earnings per share for the last five financial years is 
presented in the table below: 

Revenue 

Net (loss)/profit before tax 

Net (loss)/profit after tax  

Share price at end of year in dollars 

Basic (loss)/earnings cents per share 

Diluted (loss)/earnings cents per share 

2019
$’000

86,641

(5,324)

(3,858)

0.21

(6.99)

(6.99)

2018
$’000

86,116

858

503

0.88

0.91

0.91

2017 
$’000 

97,778 

12,232 

8,481 

1.16 

15.37 

15.37 

2016 
$’000 

93,765 

11,485 

8,127 

2.45 

14.73 

14.73 

2015
$’000

91,341

7,218

5,053

0.30

9.16

9.16

This is the end of the audited remuneration report. 

Rounding of amounts

In accordance with ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Director’s Reports) Instrument 
2016/191, the amounts in the directors’ report and in the financial report have been rounded to the 
nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, to the nearest dollar (where indicated). 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. 

Director 
29 August 2019 

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Ernst & Young 
8 Exhibition Street  
Melbourne  VIC  3000  Australia 
GPO Box 67 Melbourne  VIC  3001 

  Tel: +61 3 9288 8000 
Fax: +61 3 8650 7777 
ey.com/au 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of Farm Pride Foods 
Limited 

As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Farm Pride Foods Limited for the financial year 
ended 30 June 2019, I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

(a)  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in 

relation to the audit; and   

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

This declaration is in respect of Farm Pride Foods Limited and the entities it controlled during the 
financial year. 

Ernst & Young 

BJ Pollock 
Partner 
29 August 2019 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

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Ernst & Young 

8 Exhibition Street  

Melbourne  VIC  3000  Australia 

GPO Box 67 Melbourne  VIC  3001 

  Tel: +61 3 9288 8000 

Fax: +61 3 8650 7777 

ey.com/au 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of Farm Pride Foods 

Limited 

As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Farm Pride Foods Limited for the financial year 

ended 30 June 2019, I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

(a)  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in 

relation to the audit; and   

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

This declaration is in respect of Farm Pride Foods Limited and the entities it controlled during the 

financial year. 

Ernst & Young 

BJ Pollock 

Partner 

29 August 2019 

Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Consolidated Statement of Profit of Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 

Revenue and other income 

Revenue from contracts with customers 

Interest revenue and other income 

Less: Expenses 

Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in progress 

Raw materials and consumables used 

Employee benefits expense 

Depreciation  

Impairment or property, plant & equipment 

Finance costs 

Other expenses 

(Loss)/Profit before income tax 

Income tax benefit / (expense) 

(Loss)/Profit from continuing operations 

(Loss)/Profit for the year 

Notes

4

4

5

5

5

5

5

5

6

2019
$’000 

86,357 

284 

86,641 

(2,061) 

(62,640) 

(13,989) 

(4,136) 

(1,542) 

(738) 

(6,859) 

2018
$’000

85,577

539

86,116

2,347

(62,816)

(13,780)

(3,762)

-

(331)

(6,916)

(5,324) 

858

1,466 

(3,858) 

(3,858) 

(355)

503

503

Total comprehensive (loss) / income for the period 

(3,858) 

503

Basic (loss)/earnings per share (cents per share) 

Diluted (loss)/earnings per share (cents per share) 

(6.99) 

(6.99) 

0.91

0.91

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 

Notes

8

9

10

11

10

6

12

13

14

16

14

16

17

2019
$’000 

185 

8,203 

4,858 

8,688 

- 

406 

2018
$’000

7

8,355

6,919

8,565

805

1,359

22,340 

26,010

399 

2,350 

45,213 

47,962 

416

884

46,649

47,949

70,302 

73,959

10,211 

14,624 

1,938 

26,773 

43 

201 

244 

27,017 

43,285 

29,578 

13,707 

43,285 

12,626

1,970

1,937

16,533

10,053

230

10,283

26,816

47,143

29,578

17,565

47,143

Current Assets 

Cash and short-term deposits 

Trade and other receivables 

Inventories 

Biological assets 

Current tax receivable 

Other current assets 

Total current assets 

Non-current assets 
Biological assets 

Deferred tax assets 

Property, plant and equipment 

Total non-current assets 

TOTAL ASSETS 

Current liabilities 

Trade and other payables 

Borrowings 

Provisions 

Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 

Provisions 

Total non-current liabilities 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS 

EQUITY
Contributed equity 

Retained earnings  

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 

Contributed 
equity 

$’000 

29,578

-

-

-

29,578

Retained 
earnings 

$’000 

Total 

$’000 

17,565 

(3,858) 

- 

(3,858) 

13,707 

47,143

(3,858)

-

(3,858)

43,285

29,578

17,062 

46,640

-

-

503 

-

503 

503

-

503

29,578

17,565 

47,143

Balance as at 1 July 2018 

(Loss)/Profit for the year 

Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income 

Balance as at 30 June 2019 

Balance as at 1 July 2017

Profit for the year 

Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income 

Balance as at 30 June 2018

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

Notes

2019  
$’000 

2018
$’000

Cash flow from operating activities

Receipts from customers 

Payments to suppliers and employees 

Finance costs paid 

Income tax received/(paid) 

Interest received 

Net cash provided by operating activities

19

Cash flow from investing activities

Payment for property, plant and equipment 

Payment for business combination 

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flow from financing activities

Proceeds/(repayments) from borrowings 

Repayment of finance leases 

Net cash provided by financing activities

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

19

86,776 

(85,032)

(738)

805 

1

1,812 

(4,242)

-

(4,242)

3,500 

(35)

3,465 

1,035 

(1,819)

(784)

87,276

(84,140)

(331)

(2,343)

43

505

(13,424)

(6,616)

(20,040)

10,000

(322)

9,678

(9,857)

8,038

(1,819)

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 1:  Summary of significant accounting policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies adopted by the consolidated entity in 
the preparation and presentation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been 
consistently applied, unless otherwise stated. Farm Pride Foods Limited (the Company or parent 
entity) is a for profit company limited by shares incorporated in Australia whose shares are publicly 
traded on the Australian Stock Exchange. 

(a)  Basis of preparation of the financial report

This financial report is a general purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance 
with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other 
authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board. 

The financial report has been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by 
revaluations to fair value for certain classes of assets as described in the accounting policies. 

The financial report is presented in Australian dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest 
thousand ($000), except when otherwise indicated. 

The financial report was authorised for issue by the directors as at 29 August 2019. 

Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 

The consolidated financial statements of Farm Pride Foods Ltd also comply with the International 
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board 
(IASB). 

Significant accounting estimates 

The preparation of the financial report requires the use of certain estimates and judgements in 
applying the consolidated entity’s accounting policies. Those estimates and judgements 
significant to the financial report are disclosed in Note 2. 

(b)  Going concern 

During the year ended 30 June 2019 the Group incurred a net loss after tax of $3.86 million (2018: 
profit $0.50 million). Net cash inflow from operating activities was $1.81 million (2018: $0.50 
million). As at 30 June 2019 current liabilities of $26.77 million exceed current assets of $22.34 
million by $4.43 million. This is due to the existing finance facility at 30 June 2019 being 
reclassified as current following our notification dated 13 February 2019, to Westpac on intention 
to refinance. Refer to the Funding facilities note below that covers long term borrowing secured in 
August 2019.  

The financial report has been prepared on the basis that the Group is a going concern, which 
assumes continuity of normal business activities and the realisation of assets and the settlement 
of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The directors in their consideration of the 
appropriateness of the going concern basis for the preparation of the financial report have 
reviewed the Group’s cash flow forecasts and revenue projections based on current market 
conditions and business plans.  

To continue as a going concern the Group requires: 

– Generation of sufficient funds from its operating activities; and 
–

Successful completion and settlement of the new financing agreement. 

Cash flows from operating activities 
The generation of sufficient funds from operating activities is dependent upon the successful 
execution of the operational and financial initiatives described in the ‘Review of operations’ 
section of the Directors’ Report and on feed prices (particularly wheat as a key component of feed 
cost) reducing from current drought affected levels in line with the Group’s forecasts.  

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)  

The Group continues to actively manage its cash flows through management of debtors and 
creditors within strict terms and the reduction of certain trade rebates. The Group is increasing 
internal controls and governance. This includes targeted capital expenditure to improve asset life, 
quality and safety with a view to support the Group’s focus on developing its caged-free capacity 
and product operations. 

Funding facilities 
The Group’s financing facilities at 30 June 2019 comprised a $2.5 million bank overdraft and 
$16.0  million multi-option loan facility (the “Facilities”). On 31 May 2019, the Group commenced a 
competitive refinancing review with a view to exit its current lending facility with Westpac Banking 
Corporation. The refinancing process was completed successfully and a new finance agreement 
has been signed effective 16 August 2019. The total facility is $23.5 million comprising Tranche A 
$15 million to be drawdown in full and Tranche B of $8.5 million to be drawn down to meet the 
needs of the business. Tranche B includes $3.5 million limit exclusively for capitalised interest, if 
any. The term of the facility is for three years with first drawdown to be undertaken by 31 August 
2019. 

The Group will continue as a going concern and focus on meeting the reporting and other 
commitments under the new finance agreement.  The Directors and management believe the new 
lending facilities will necessarily support the business in coming years as it seeks to execute its 
growth and development plans. 

The financial report does not include adjustments, if any, relating to the recoverability and 
classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might 
be necessary should the Group not continue as a going concern.  

(c)  Changes in accounting policies and disclosures 

The Group applied, for the first time, certain standards and amendments which are effective for 
from 1 July 2018.The nature and the impact of each new standard and/or amendment is described 
below: 

(i)  AASB 15 Revenue from contracts with customers 

The Group applied AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (‘AASB 15’) for the first time 
from 1 July 2018 in accordance with the modified retrospective transitional approach. The Group 
assessed the impact of the new standard by analysing its customer contracts in each of the Group’s 
revenue streams described in Note 4, having regard to the requirements of AASB 15 comparing the 
Group’s accounting policies and practices for accounting for the rights and obligations identified in 
those contracts and identify potential differences. Based on this analysis, there is no material impact 
on the recognition and measurement of revenue and contract costs on the adoption of AASB 15 at 1 
July 2018. 

AASB 15 does however require the Group to include in the financial statements certain additional 
information in respect of the Group’s revenue streams. The Group’s activities relate to the 
production, processing and manufacturing of egg and egg products for sale.  

Sales
The Group’s contracts with customers for the sale of egg products include one performance 
obligation. The Group recognises revenue from sale of products at the point in time when control 
of the asset is transferred to the customer on delivery of the goods. The normal credit terms are 
30 to 60 days. 

Variable consideration  
Some contracts for the sale of products provide customers with rebates and promotional discounts 
which give rise to variable consideration. The variable consideration is estimated at contract 
inception using the expected value method based on forecast, timing of settlement and/or volumes  

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)  

and is constrained until it is highly probable that a significant revenue reversal in the amount of 
cumulative revenue recognised will not occur when the associated uncertainty is subsequently  

(i)  AASB 15 Revenue from contracts with customers (continued) 

resolved. The amount of revenue reflects the consideration to which the Group expects to be 
entitled to in exchange for those goods.  

Trade receivables 
A receivable represents the Group’s right to an amount of consideration that is unconditional (i.e. 
only the passage of time is required before payment of the consideration is due).  

Contract assets 
A contract asset is the right to consideration in exchange for goods or services transferred to the 
customer. If the Group performs by transferring products to a customer before payment is due, a 
contract asset is recognised for the right to the earned consideration that is conditional. 

Contract liabilities 
A contract liability is the obligation to transfer products to customers for which the Group has 
received consideration from the customer in advance. If a customer pays consideration before the 
Group transfers products to the customer, a contract liability is recognised when the payment is 
made or the payment is due. Contract liabilities are recognised as revenue when the Group 
provides the product under the contract. 

(ii)  AASB 9 Financial Instruments 

The Group has applied AASB 9 retrospectively from 1 July 2018 with no changes in comparatives. 
The only impact of the new standard on the Group relates to application of the forward-looking 
‘expected credit loss’ model for assessing the impairment of the Group’s trade receivables. The 
Group does not currently undertake any hedging activities or apply hedge accounting and does not 
have any financial liabilities designated as measured at Fair Value Through Profit and Loss 
(FVTPL). Therefore, the new AASB 9 requirements relating to these areas do not result in a material 
impact to the Group. 

Trade receivables are held to collect contractual cash flows and give rise to cash flows representing 
solely payments of principal and interest. These continue to be classified and measured as debt 
instruments at amortised cost. The adoption of AASB 9 has changed the Group's accounting for 
impairment losses for financial assets by replacing AASB 139's incurred loss approach with a 
forward-looking expected credit loss approach. AASB 9 requires the Group to recognise an 
allowance for expected credit loss for all debt instruments not held at fair value through profit or loss 
and contract assets. 

Based on past performance and future expectations of continued minimal bad debts due to the tight 
monitoring by management, there was no material impact from the adoption of the expected credit 
loss model at 1 July 2018. 

(d)  Basis of consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements are those of the consolidated entity, comprising the financial 
statements of the parent entity and of all entities, which the parent entity controls. The parent entity 
controls an entity when it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the 
entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. 

The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent 
entity, using consistent accounting policies. Adjustments are made to bring into line any dissimilar 
accounting policies, which may exist. 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)  

All inter-company balances and transactions, including any unrealised profits or losses have been 
eliminated on consolidation. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is 
established and are derecognised from the date that control ceases. 

(e)  Interest revenue  

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method. 

(f)  Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and at banks short term deposits with an 
original maturity of three months or less held at call with financial institutions, and bank overdrafts. 
Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the consolidated statement of 
financial position. 

(g)  Inventories 

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The cost of manufactured 
products includes direct material, direct labour and a proportion of manufacturing overheads 
based on normal operating capacity, but excluding borrowing costs. 

Costs are assigned on a standard cost basis which approximates actual cost. The standard cost 
basis is reviewed by management regularly and adjusted to reflect current conditions, where 
necessary. 

Net realisable value is an estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less estimated 
costs of completion and estimated costs necessary to make the sale. 

(h)  Property, plant and equipment 

Cost and valuation 
Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and 
any accumulated impairment losses. Repairs and maintenance are recognised in profit or loss 
as incurred. 

Depreciation 
Land is not depreciated. The depreciable amounts of all other property, plant and equipment are 
calculated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives commencing from the time 
the asset is held ready for use. 

Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease 
or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.  

The useful lives for each class of assets are:

–

–

–

–

Freehold land and land improvements
Buildings on freehold land and building improvements
Plant and equipment 
Leased plant and equipment

Up to 40 years 
Up to 40 years 
1 to 20 years 
5 to 20 years 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)  

(i) 

Impairment of non-financial assets 

For impairment assessment purposes, assets are generally grouped at the lowest levels for which 
there are largely independent cash flows (‘cash generating units’). Accordingly, most assets are 
tested for impairment at the cash-generating unit level. Because it does not generate cash flows 
independently of other assets or groups of assets, any goodwill recognised by the entity is allocated 
to the cash generating unit or units that are expected to benefit from the synergies arising from the 
business combination that gave rise to the goodwill. 

An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount of the asset or cash generating unit 
exceeds the asset’s or cash generating unit’s recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of an 
asset or cash generating unit is defined as the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and value in 
use. 

Impairment losses in respect of individual assets are recognised immediately in profit or loss. 
Impairment losses in respect of cash generating units are allocated first against the carrying amount 
of any goodwill attributed to the cash generating unit with any remaining impairment loss allocated 
on a pro rate basis to the other assets comprising the relevant cash generating unit. 

(j)  Leases 

Leases are classified at their inception as either operating or finance leases based on the 
economic substance of the agreement so as to reflect the risks and benefits incidental to 
ownership. 

Finance leases 
Leases of fixed assets, where substantially all of the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of 
the asset, but not the legal ownership, are transferred to the consolidated entity are classified as 
finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised, recording an asset and liability equal to the present 
value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values. The interest 
expense is calculated using the interest rate implicit in the lease and is included in financial costs 
in the statement of comprehensive income.  

Leased assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives where it is 
likely the consolidated entity will obtain ownership of the asset, or over the term of the lease. 
Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest 
expense for the period. 

Operating leases 
Operating lease payments are recognised as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the 
term of the lease. 

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

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(k)  Taxes  

Current income tax 
Current income tax expenses or revenue is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income 
based on the applicable income tax rate adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities. 

Deferred tax balances 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the applicable tax 
rates when the assets are expected to be recovered or liabilities are settled. Deferred tax liabilities 
are not recognised if they arise from the initial recognition of goodwill. Deferred income tax is also 
not accounted for if it arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction, other 
than a business combination, that at the time of the transaction did not affect either accounting profit 
nor taxable profit or loss. 

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only 
if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences 
and losses. 

Current and deferred tax balances attributable to amounts recognised directly in equity are also 
recognised directly in equity. 

Tax consolidation 
Farm Pride Foods Limited and its wholly owned Australian controlled entities have implemented 
the tax consolidation legislation and have formed a tax-consolidated group from 1 July 2005.  

The head entity, Farm Pride Foods Limited and its controlled entities in the tax consolidated group 
continue to account for their own current and deferred tax amounts. The consolidated group has 
applied the group allocation approach in determining the appropriate amount of current taxes and 
deferred taxes to allocate to members of the tax consolidated group. In addition to its own current and 
deferred tax amounts, Farm Pride Foods Limited also recognises the current tax liabilities (or assets) 
and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed from 
controlled entities in the tax consolidated group. Assets or liabilities arising under tax funding 
agreements with the tax consolidated entities are recognised as amounts receivable from or payable 
to other entities in the tax consolidated group.  

Any difference between the amounts assumed and amounts receivable or payable under the tax 
funding agreement are recognised as a contribution to (or distribution from) wholly-owned tax 
consolidated entities. 

Goods and services tax (GST) 
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST. 

Revenues, expenses and purchased assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where 
the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority. 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.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of 
receivables or payables in the consolidated statement of financial position. Commitments and 
contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation 
authority.

Cash flows are presented in the consolidated 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. 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(l)  Provisions 

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

If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-
tax rate that reflects, when appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, 
the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost. 

(m) Employee benefits 

Short term employee benefit obligations 
Liabilities arising in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave, accumulated sick leave and any 
other employee benefits (other than termination benefits) expected to be settled wholly before twelve 
months after the end of the annual reporting period are measured at the (undiscounted) amounts 
based on remuneration rates which are expected to be paid when the liability is settled. The 
expected cost of short term employee benefits in the form of compensated absences (i.e. annual 
leave) is recognised in the provision for employee benefits. All other short-term employee benefit 
obligations are presented as payables in the consolidated statement of financial position. 

Other long-term employee benefit obligations 
The provision for other long-term employee benefits, including obligations for long service leave and 
annual leave, which are not expected to be settled wholly before twelve months after the end of the 
reporting period, are measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflow to be made 
in respect of the services provided by employees up to the reporting. Expected future payments 
incorporate anticipated future wage and salary levels, duration of service and employee turnover, 
and are discounted at rates determined by reference to market yields as the end of the reporting 
period on high quality corporate bonds that have maturity dates that approximate the terms of the 
obligations. Any re-measurements for changes in assumptions of obligations for other long-term 
employee benefits are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which the change occurs. 

Other long-term employee benefit obligations are presented as current liabilities in the balance sheet 
if the entity does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after 
the reporting date, regardless of when the actual settlement is expected to occur. All other long-term 
employee benefit obligations are presented as non-current liabilities in the statement of financial 
position. 

Superannuation 
The consolidated entity makes contributions to superannuation plans in respect of employee 
services rendered during the year. These superannuation contributions are recognised as an 
expense in the same period as when the employee services are received. 

(n)  Borrowing costs 

Borrowing costs are expensed as incurred, except for borrowings directly incurred as part of the cost 
of the construction of a qualifying asset, in which case the costs are capitalised until the asset is 
ready for its intended use or sale.  

Borrowing costs can include interest expense calculated using the effective interest method, finance 
charges in respect of finance leases and exchange differences arising from foreign currency 
borrowings to the extent that they are regarded as an adjustment to interest costs and other costs 
that an entity incurs in connection with its borrowing of funds. 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(o)  Financial instruments -  initial recognition and subsequent measurement 

A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial 
liability or equity instrument of another entity. 

Financial assets 
Initial recognition and measurement 
Financial assets are classified at initial recognition, and subsequently measured at amortised cost or 
fair value through other comprehensive income (OCI), and fair value through profit or loss.  

The classification of financial assets at initial recognition depends on the financial asset's contractual 
cash flow characteristics and the Group's business model for managing them. With the exception of 
trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component, the Group initially measures 
a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or 
loss, transaction costs. Trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component are 
measured at the transaction price determined under AASB 15. Refer to the accounting policies in 
note 1(c)(i) 

In order for a financial asset to be classified and measured at amortised cost or fair value through 
OCI, it needs to give rise to cash flows that are ‘solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI)’ on 
the principal amount outstanding. This assessment is referred to as the SPPI test and is performed 
at an instrument level. 

The Group’s business model for managing financial assets refers to how it manages its financial 
assets in order to generate cash flows. The business model determines whether cash flows will 
result from collecting contractual cash flows, selling the financial assets, or both. 

Subsequent measurement 
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in four categories: 

–

–

–

–

Financial assets at amortised cost (debt instruments) 
Financial assets at fair value through OCI with recycling of cumulative gains and losses 
(debt instruments) 
Financial assets designated at fair value through OCI with no recycling of cumulative gains 
and losses upon derecognition (equity instruments) 
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 

Financial assets at amortised cost (debt instruments) 
The Group measures financial assets at amortised cost if both of the following conditions are met: 

–

–

The financial asset is held within a business model with the objective to hold financial assets 
in order to collect contractual cash flows, and 
The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that 
are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding 

Financial assets at amortised cost are subsequently measured using the effective interest rate (EIR) 
method and are subject to impairment. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the 
asset is derecognised, modified or impaired. The Group's financial assets at amortised cost are trade 
receivables. 

Derecognition 
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar 
financial assets) is primarily derecognised (i.e., removed from the Group’s consolidated statement of 
financial position) when:  

–

–

The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired, or 
The Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an 
obligation to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a 
‘pass-through’ arrangement. 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(o)  Financial instruments - initial recognition and subsequent measurement (continued) 

Impairment of financial assets 
The Group recognises an allowance for expected credit losses (ECLs) for all debt instruments not 
held at fair value through profit or loss. ECLs are based on the difference between the contractual 
cash flows due in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Group expects to 
receive, discounted at an approximation of the original effective interest rate. The expected cash 
flows will include cash flows from the sale of collateral held or other credit enhancements that are 
integral to the contractual terms. 

For trade receivables and contract assets, the Group applies a simplified approach in calculating 
expected credit losses (ECLs). Therefore, the Group does not track changes in credit risk, but 
instead recognises a loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date. The Group has 
assessed the risk from a provision matrix that is based on its historical credit loss experience, 
adjusted for forward-looking factors specific to the debtors and the economic environment including 
industry performance and customer concentration. 

The Group considers a financial asset in default when contractual payments are 365 days past due. 
However, in certain cases, the Group may also consider a financial asset to be in default when 
internal or external information indicates that the Group is unlikely to receive the outstanding 
contractual amounts in full before taking into account any credit enhancements held by the Group. A 
financial asset is written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovering the contractual 
cash flows. 

Financial liabilities 
Initial recognition and measurement 
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit 
or loss, loans and borrowings, payables, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an 
effective hedge, as appropriate. 

All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings 
and payables, net of directly attributable transaction costs. 

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

Subsequent measurement 
After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at 
amortised cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Gains and losses are recognised in 
profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the EIR amortisation process. 

Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and fees 
or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs in the 
statement of profit or loss. 

Derecognition 
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled 
or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on 
substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an 
exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of 
a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the statement of 
profit or loss. 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(p)  Foreign currency translations and balances 

The financial statements of each entity within the consolidated entity are measured using the 
currency of the primary economic environment in which that entity operates (the functional 
currency). The consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars which is the 
consolidated entity’s functional and presentation currency. 

Transactions and balances
Transactions in foreign currencies of entities within the consolidated entity are translated into 
functional currency at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the transaction. 

Foreign currency monetary items that are outstanding at the reporting date (other than monetary 
items arising under foreign currency contracts where the exchange rate for that monetary item is 
fixed in the contract) are translated using the spot rate at the end of the financial year. 

Except for certain foreign currency hedges, all resulting exchange differences arising on settlement 
or restatement are recognised as revenues and expenses for the financial year. 

(q)  Biological assets 

Biological assets comprise flocks of hens. As there is no active market for flocks of hens, the 
biological assets are recorded based upon the capitalised cost of the flock less accumulated 
amortisation. The cost is amortised over the productive life of the flock. This is between 50 and 60 
weeks. The flocks are held for the purposes of producing eggs.  

(r)  Segment reporting 

Management has determined the operating segments based on the reports reviewed by the board of 
directors (the chief operating decision maker as defined under AASB 8) that are used to make 
strategic and operating decisions. The board of directors considers the business primarily from a 
geographic perspective. On this basis the Group has identified one reportable segment, Australia. 
The Group does not operate in any other geographic segment. 

(s)  Comparatives 

Where necessary the comparative information has been reclassified and repositioned for 
consistency with current year disclosures. 

(t)  Accounting standards issued but not yet effective 

There are a number of Standards and Interpretations that will be mandatory in future reporting 
periods. We have not elected to early adopt these standards and interpretations. The Standards 
and Interpretations that are most relevant to the consolidated entity are set out below: 

(i)   AASB 16 Leases (application date 1 July 2019) 

AASB 16 replaces AASB 117 ‘Leases’, AASB Interpretation 4 ‘Determining whether an Arrangement 
contains a Lease’, AASB Interpretation 115 ‘Operating Leases-Incentives’ and AASB Interpretation 
127 ‘Evaluating the Substance of Transactions Involving the Legal Form of a Lease’. AASB 16 sets 
out  the  principles  for  the  recognition,  measurement,  presentation  and  disclosure  of  leases  and 
requires  lessees  to  account  for  all  leases  under  a  single  on-balance  sheet  model  similar  to  the 
accounting for finance leases under AASB 117. The standard includes two recognition exemptions for 
lessees – leases of ’low-value’ assets and short-term leases. At the commencement date of a lease, 
a lessee will recognise a liability to make lease payments and an asset representing the right to use 
the  underlying  asset  during  the  lease  term.  Lessees  will  be  required  to  separately  recognise  the 
interest expense on the lease liability and the depreciation expense on the right-of-use asset.

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 1:  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

(t) 

Accounting standards issued but not yet effective (continued) 

Lessees will be also required to remeasure the lease liability upon the occurrence of certain events. 
The  lessee  will  generally  recognise  the  amount  of  the  remeasurement  of  the  lease  liability  as  an 
adjustment to the right-of-use asset. 

AASB 16 requires lessees to make more extensive disclosures than under AASB 117. 

The most significant impact identified based on an initial assessment is that the Group will recognise 
new right of use assets and financial liabilities for its operating lease commitments for office buildings 
and plant and equipment. The current accounting treatment of recognising operating lease expenses 
in  ‘Other  expenses’  in  the  Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss  and  Other  Comprehensive  Income  will  also 
change  on  adoption  of  AASB  16,  with  amortisation  of  the  lease  expenditure  recognised  in  both 
Depreciation expense and Interest expense.  

As lessee, the Group can either apply the standard using a: 
a) Retrospective approach; or 
b) Modified retrospective approach with optional practical expedients. 

The Group plans to apply AASB 16 using the modified retrospective approach. The Group will elect 
to apply the standard to contracts that were previously identified as a lease applying AASB 117 and 
AASB Interpretation 4. The Group will elect to use the exemptions proposed by the standard on lease 
contracts for which the lease terms ends within 12 months as of the date of initial application, and 
lease contracts for which the underlying asset is of low value. The Group has leases of certain office 
equipment that are considered of low value (i.e. less than $1,000).   

The Group has completed an initial assessment of the potential impact on its consolidated financial 
statements. The impact of AASB 16 has not yet been quantified. The actual impact of applying 
AASB 16 on the financial statements from 1 July 2019 is still being determined and is dependent on 
the Group’s borrowing rate, the composition of the Group’s lease portfolio, the Group’s assessment 
of whether it will exercise any renewal options and the extent to which the Group chooses to use 
practical expedients and recognition exemption. Under the modified retrospective approach, the 
cumulative impact of application will be recognised as at 1 July 2019. 

(ii)   IFRIC 23 Uncertain Tax Position (application date 1 July 2019) 

The Interpretation clarifies the application of the recognition and measurement criteria in IAS 12 
Income Taxes when there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. The Interpretation 
specifically addresses the following:  

– Whether an entity considers uncertain tax treatments separately. 

–

The assumptions an entity makes about the examination of tax treatments by taxation 
authorities. 
How an entity determines taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax 
credits and tax rates. 

How an entity considers changes in facts and circumstances. 


–

–

The impact of IFRIC 23 has not yet been quantified. 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 2: Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

Estimates and assumptions based on future events have a significant inherent risk, and where 
future events are not as anticipated there would be a material impact on the carrying amounts of the 
assets and liabilities discussed below: 

(a) 

Impairment of non-current assets other than goodwill 

All assets are assessed for impairment at each reporting date by evaluating whether indicators of 
impairment exist in relation to the continued use of the asset by the Group. Impairment triggers 
include declining product or manufacturing performance, technology changes, adverse changes in 
the economic or political environment or future product expectations. If an indicator of impairment 
exists the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. Refer to Note 12(b) for further details. 

(b) 

Estimation of useful lives of assets 

The Group determines the estimated useful lives and related depreciation charges for its property, 
plant and equipment. The useful lives could change significantly as a result of technical innovations 
or some other event. The depreciation charge will increase where the useful lives are less than 
previously estimated lives, and technically obsolete or non-strategic assets that have been 
abandoned or sold will be written off or written down.

(c) 

Income tax

Deferred tax assets are based on the assumption that no adverse change will occur in the income 
tax legislation and the anticipation that the Group will derive sufficient future assessable income to 
enable the benefit to be realised and comply with the conditions of deductibility imposed by the law. 
Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and tax losses as 
management considers that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available to utilise those 
temporary differences. 

(d) 

Biological assets 

The cost of flocks of hens are amortised over the productive life of the flock, which is between 50 
and 60 weeks. This is based on the characteristics of the flock and the Group’s historical 
operating experience. 

(e) 

Provision for expected credit losses of trade receivables and contract assets 

The Group uses a provision matrix to calculate expected credit losses (ECLs) for trade receivables 
and contract assets. The provision rates are based on days past due for groupings of various 
customer segments that have similar loss patterns. The provision matrix is initially based on the 
Group’s historical observed default rates. The Group will calibrate the matrix to adjust the historical 
credit loss experience with forward-looking information. At every reporting date, the historical 
observed default rates are updated and changes in the forward-looking estimates are analysed. 

The Group’s historical credit loss experience and forecast of economic conditions may also not be 
representative of customer’s actual default in the future. 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 2: Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions (continued)

(f) 

Rebates and promotional discounts liabilities 

Rebates and promotional discounts are either settled monthly on settlement of invoice or accrued at 
balance sheet date depending on the exact timing of the customer claim. The Group estimates the 
rebate and promotional discount based on the percentage specified in the customer contract and 
the timing of settlement and/or volumes sold taking into account previous claims made. 

(g) 

Inventory provisions 

Management's judgement is applied in determining the inventory provisions for obsolescence and net 
realisable value, where the estimated selling price of inventory is lower than the cost to sell based on 
historical observations and management expectations. 

Note 3: Financial instruments risk management objectives and policies  

The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks, including market risk (commodity 
prices, foreign currency and interest rate risk), liquidity risk and credit risk.  

The Group’s senior management oversees the management of these risks by using various 
financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments. It is the Group’s policy that no 
trading in derivatives for speculative purposes may be undertaken. The use of financial derivatives 
is subject to approval by the Board of Directors.   

The Group’s principal financial liabilities, other than derivatives, comprise loans and borrowings, 
and trade and other payables. The main purpose of these financial liabilities is to finance the 
Group’s operations. The Group’s principal financial assets include trade receivables, and cash 
and short-term deposits that derive directly from its operations. The Group is exposed to some 
foreign currency risk as the purchase of plant and equipment from time to time is denominated 
in foreign currencies. 

The Group holds the following financial assets and financial liabilities at reporting date: 

Financial assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Receivables 

Financial liabilities 
Payables 
Borrowings 

(a)  Market risk 

2019 
$’000 

185 
8,203 

8,388 

10,211 
14,667 

24,878 

2018
$’000

7
8,355

8,362

12,626
12,023

24,649

(i)  Commodity price risk  
The Group is affected by the price variability of certain commodities. The Group’s main sales 
product is shell eggs which is a commodity that is subject to market conditions. The Group 
manages this exposure utilising forward grain and feed stock commitments within certain price 
parameters agreed by the Board of Directors. Where possible the Group enters longer term 
relationships with key customers that create more certainty around volumes and price. 

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Notes to the financial statements 

Note 3: Financial instruments risk management objectives and policies (continued) 

(i)  Commodity price risk (continued) 

The Group’s activities also require the ongoing purchase of grain and/or feed stock and is therefore 
affected by fluctuations in the price of feed ingredients, primarily wheat and soy. The Group 
manages this exposure utilising forward grain and/or feed stock purchase commitments through its 
key suppliers, within certain price parameters agreed by the Board of Directors. 

(ii)  Foreign exchange risk  
The majority of the Group’s operations are denominated in Australian dollars, therefore minimising 
the impact of foreign currency risk. The Group undertakes some transactions denominated in 
foreign currencies; consequently, exposures to exchange rate fluctuations arise. Exchange rate 
exposures are managed utilising forward foreign exchange contracts, subject to approval by the 
Board of Directors. 

Forward foreign exchange contracts 
It is the policy of the Group to enter into forward foreign exchange contracts to cover specific 
foreign currency payments (normally Euro) for future purchases of plant and equipment. 

(iii)  Interest rate risk  
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will 
fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Group’s exposure to the risk of changes 
in market interest rates relates primarily to the Group’s external debt facilities and cash at bank held 
at variable rates.   

The Group’s exposure to interest rate risks in relation to future cash flows and the weighted 
average effective interest rates on classes of financial assets and financial liabilities is shown in the 
table below. 

Sensitivity 
The following sensitivity analysis is assessed on the interest rate risk exposures in existence at 
reporting date. At 30 June 2019, if interest rates had moved as illustrated in the table below, with all 
other variables held constant, the post-tax profit and equity would have been impacted as follows: 

Interest rates – increase by 100 basis points 

Interest rates – decrease by 100 basis points 

(b)  Liquidity risk 

Impact on post-tax 
profit and equity 
2018 
2019 
$’000 
$’000 

95 

(95) 

70

(70)

Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of Directors, who assess 
the Group’s short, medium and long-term funding and liquidity management requirements. The 
Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, banking facilities and reserve 
borrowing facilities and by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows. Refer to the 
Group’s funding arrangements disclosed in Note 15. 

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Notes to the financial statements 

Note 3: Financial instruments risk management objectives and policies (continued) 

Maturities of financial liabilities 
The following tables detail the Group’s remaining contractual maturity for its financial liabilities. The 
tables have been prepared based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on 
the earliest date on which the Group can be required to pay.  

The table includes both principal and estimated interest cash flows. Cash flows for financial 
liabilities without fixed amount or timing are based on the conditions existing at reporting date. 

<6 
months
$’000 

6-12
months
$’000 

1-5
years 
$’000

Over 5 
years 
$’000

Total 

$’000

Fixed/ 
Floating

2019 

Financial
liabilities 

Trade and 
other
payables 

Loans 

Lease liability 

(10,211) 

(14,469) 

(146) 

(24,826) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(19) 

(19) 

(33) 

(33) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

2018 

<6 months 

$’000 

6-12
months
$’000 

1-5
years 
$’000

Over 5 
years 
$’000

Financial
liabilities 

Trade and 
other
payables 

Loans

Lease liability 

(c) Credit risk 

(12,626) 

(1826) 

(134)

-

-

-

(10,000) 

(10)

(53)

(14,586) 

(10)

(10,053) 

-

-

-

-

(10,211) 

- 

(14,469) 

Floating 

(198) 

(24,878) 

Total

$’000

Fixed 

Fixed/ 
Floating

(12,626) 

-

(11,826) 

Floating 

(197)

(24,649) 

Fixed 

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations under a 
financial instrument or customer contract, resulting in financial loss to the Group. The Group 
manages its credit risk by dealing with creditworthy counterparties. The Group’s exposure and the 
credit ratings of its counterparties are continuously monitored and the aggregate value of 
transactions concluded is spread amongst approved counterparties. 

The Group does not have any significant credit risk exposure to any single counterparty or any 
group of counterparties having similar characteristics.  

The aging analysis of trade and other receivables is provided in Note 8(b). As the Group undertakes 
transactions with a large number of customers and regularly monitors payment in accordance with 
credit terms, the financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired, are expected to be 
received in accordance with credit terms. 

The carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the financial statements, net of any allowance 
for impairment, represents the Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk.  

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Notes to the financial statements 

Note 3: Financial instruments risk management objectives and policies (continued) 

(d)  Fair value of financial instruments 

The only financial assets or financial liabilities carried at fair value are forward foreign currency 
contracts from time to time. These instruments are considered to be Level 2 financial instruments 
as their measurement is derived from inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the 
assets or liabilities, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices). 

The fair value of forward foreign currency is obtained from third party valuations derived from 
discounted cash flow forecasts of forward exchange rates at the end of the reporting period and 
contract exchange rates. 

There were no transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3 for recurring fair value measurements during the 
financial year. 

The carrying amount of other financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the financial 
statements approximate their fair values. 

Note 4: Revenue 

Disaggregation of revenue 

In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by major product. 

Type of product2

Shell egg 

Egg product 

Others

Total revenue from contracts with customers 

Interest revenue and other income 

Total revenue 

Consolidated 

2019 
$’000 

20181
$’000 

64,520 

21,523 

314 

86,357 

284 

86,641 

65,568

19,720

289

85,577

539

86,116

1  As  described  in  Note  1(c),  the  Group  applied  AASB  15  from  1  January  2018  using  the  modified 
retrospective  approach.  As  there  was  no  material  impact  resulting  from  the  adoption  of  this  new 
standard, comparative information on disaggregation of revenue has been presented to provide a like-
for-like and comparable view. In the 2018 financial statements, all revenue was classified as ‘sale of 
products. 
2 The majority of sales (99.5%) are made in Australia. Revenue is recognised at a point in time, upon 
satisfaction of the Group’s performance obligation, being delivery of the products to the customer. 

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Notes to the financial statements 

Note 5:  Profit from continuing operations 

Profit from continuing operations before income tax has been determined after the following specific 
expenses: 

Cost of goods sold 

Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in 
process 
Raw materials and consumables used 

Employee benefits expenses 

Salaries and wages 

Employee superannuation contributions 

Total employee benefits expenses 

Depreciation of non-current assets 

Land and buildings 

Plant & equipment 

Total depreciation of non-current assets 

Foreign exchange translation loss 

Flock amortisation (note 10) 

Finance costs – interest expense 

Operating lease rentals 

Net (loss) / gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment 

Impairment of property, plant and equipment 

Consolidated 
2019
$’000 

2018
$’000

2,061 

62,639 

64,700 

12,895 

1,094 

13,989 

1,207 

2,929 

4,136 

(2,347)

62,816

60,469

12,756

1,024

13,780

955

2,807

3,762

1 

11

12,096 

11,094

738 

3,540 

- 

(1,542) 

331

3,492

3

-

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Notes to the financial statements 

Consolidated 

2019 
$’000 

2018
$’000

Note 6:  Income tax

(a)  Components of tax expense: 

Current tax (benefit) / expense 

Deferred tax (benefit) / expense 

Under/(over) provision in prior years 

Income tax expense  

(b)  Numerical reconciliation between income tax expense in 

the income statement and that calculated  

(Loss) / profit before income tax 

At the statutory income tax rate of 30% (2018: 30%) 
Amounts which are not deductible in calculating taxable income 

Under/(over) provision in prior years 

Income tax (benefit) / expense  

(c)  Deferred tax assets and (liabilities) relate to the 

following: 

Employee benefits 

Provisions and accruals 

Fixed assets 

Building Impairment 

Carry forward tax losses 

Gross deferred tax assets 

(d)  Movement in deferred tax assets and (liabilities)

Balance at beginning of year 

Recognised in profit or loss 

Deferred taxes acquired in business combinations 

Current year losses 

Over provision in prior years 

Balance at the end of the year 

(e)  Movement in current tax liability or (receivable): 

Balance at beginning of year 

Current tax expense 

Tax (received)/paid 

Under/(over) provision in prior years 

Balance at the end of the year 

38

(1,071) 

(526) 

131 

(1,466) 

(5,324) 

(1,597) 
0 

131 

(1,466) 

641 

72 

104 

462 

1,071 

2,350 

884 

525 

- 

1,071 

(131) 

2,350 

(805) 

- 

805 

- 

- 

424

(68)

(1)

355

858

258
98

(1)

355

650

148

86

-

-

884

859

68

(43)

-

-

884

1,115

424

(2,343)

(1)

(805)

Note 7:  Dividends  

Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

(a)  Dividends proposed and recognised as a liability 

Consolidated 

2019 
$’000 

Nil 

2018
$’000

Nil

(b)  Franking credit balance 

Balance of franking account at year end 

11,485 

12,290

Note 8:  Receivables 

Trade receivables 

Provisions for expected credit loss 

Other receivables 

2019 
$’000 

7,751 

(6)

7,745 

458 

8,203 

2018
$’000

7,855

(17)

7,838

517

8,355

(a)  Terms and conditions 

Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and generally on 30 to 60 day terms. 
Other receivables are non-interest bearing and have repayment terms between 30 and 60 days. 

(b)  Provision for expected credit loss (contracts with customers)

Movements in the provision for impairment were: 

Opening balance at 1 July 

Decrease in provision for impairment of trade receivables 

Consolidated 

2019 

$’000 

17  

(11) 

6

2018

$’000

50

(33)

17

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Notes to the financial statements 

Note 8:  Receivables (continued) 

Trade and other receivables ageing analysis at 30 June is:  

Not past due 

Past due 31-60 days 

Past due 61-90 days 

Past due more than 91 days 

Gross
2019

$’000

8,148

16

14

31

8,209

Impairment
2019

$’000

-

4

2

-

6

Gross 
2018 

Impairment
2018

$’000 

8,198 

-

112 

62 

$’000

17

-

-

-

8,372 

17

Due to the short-term nature of these receivables, their carrying value approximates their fair value. 
The maximum exposure to credit risk is the fair value of receivables.  Collateral is not held as 
security.  

Note 9:  Inventories

Raw materials - at cost 

Finished goods  

Total inventories  

Consolidated 

2019 
$’000 

3,169 

1,689 

4,858 

2018
$’000

3,530

3,389

6,919

Of the total inventories $501,000 is held at net realisable value (2018: $1,891,000).  

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Note 10:  Biological assets

Current 

Non-current 

Total

(a)   Flocks

Flock stock at fair value as at 30 June 

Less: Accumulated amortisation 

Flock stock

Opening flock stock written down value  
Additions 

Amortisation 
Closing flock stock at 30 June 

Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Consolidated 
2019 
$’000 

2018
$’000 

8,565

416

8,981 

16,443 

(7,462) 

8,981 

8,152 
11,923 

(11,094) 
8,981 

8,688 

399 

9,087 

16,060 

(6,973) 

9,087 

8,981 
12,202 

(12,096) 
9,087 

The number of birds held by the Company as at 30 June 2019 was1,591,223 (2018:1,563,656). 

The average output per bird is approximately 5 eggs per week during their productive period. 

Note 11:  Other current assets

Prepayments 

Consolidated 
2019 
$’000 

406 

2018
$’000 

1,359 

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Notes to the financial statements 

Note 12:  Property, plant and equipment 

2019 

Cost 

Accumulated depreciation 

Net book value 

Consolidated 

Land and 
buildings 

Plant and 
equipment 

$’000 

$’000

34,877

(9,326)

25,551

47,900

(31,723)

16,177

Capital
works in 
progress 
$’000 

Total 

$’000

3,485 

86,262

- 

(41,049)

3,485 

45,213

Opening net book value at 1 July 2018 

26,230

14,306

Additions 

Transfers 

Depreciation 
Impairment loss1 

Net book value at 30 June 2019 

-

2,070

(1,207)

(1,542)

25,551

-

4,800

(2,929)

-

6,113 

4,242 

(6,870) 

- 

- 

46,649

4,242

-

(4,136)

(1,542)

45,213

16,177

3,485 

2018 

Cost 

Accumulated depreciation 

Net book value 

32,807

(6,577)

26,230

43,100

(28,794)

14,306

6,113 

82,020

-

(35,371)

6,113 

46,649

Opening net book value at 1 July 2017 

16,224

13,348

Additions

Acquired in business combination 

Transfers 

Disposals 

Depreciation 

Net book value at 30 June 2018 

-

-

10,961

-

(955)

26,230

-

-

3,767

(2)

(2,807)

14,306

710 

13,423 

6,708 

(14,728) 

-

6,113 

30,282

13,423

6,708

-

(2)

(3,762)

46,649

1The Group engaged an independent valuer to assess the fair value of Darling Downs operation 
post acquisition and subsequent to initial capital works being undertaken. The value assessed 
was lower than the carrying value and the Company recorded an impairment loss of $1.542 million 
in the current period. 

The carrying value of plant and equipment held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 
as 30 June 2019 was $260,000 (2018: $234,000). Additions during the year include $37,000 (2018: 
$27,000) of plant and equipment under finance lease and hire purchase contracts. 

(a) 

Assets pledged as security 

Included in the balances of freehold land and buildings and plant and equipment are assets over 
which first mortgages have been granted as security over bank loans (see note 14).  The terms of 
the first mortgage preclude the assets from being sold or being used as security for further 
mortgages without the permission of the first mortgage holder.  The mortgage also requires buildings 
that form part of the security to be fully insured at all times. 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 12:  Property, plant and equipment (continued) 

Impairment testing of non-current assets  

(b) 
The Group performed an impairment test in June 2019. The Group considers the relationship 
between its market capitalisation and its book value, among other factors, when reviewing for  
indicators of impairment. As at 30 June 2019, the market capitalisation of the Group was below the 
book value of its equity, indicating a potential impairment of the Group’s non-current assets. In 
addition, the unfavourable trading conditions and drought impacted grain prices have unfavourably 
impacted the Group.  

The recoverable amounts for the cash generating units (‘CGU’) have been determined based on a 
value in use basis. The value-in-use valuations use cash flow projections based on financial budgets 
covering a 5-year forecast period, and a terminal value based upon an extrapolation of cash flows 
beyond the 5-year period using a constant growth rate of 9% per annum, that is the same as the long-
term average growth rate for the Australian egg industry combined with the business plans of the 
Group. 

In performing value in use calculations, estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present 
value using a post-tax discount rate that reflects the current market assessment of the time value of 
money adjusted for a risk premium to reflect the risk of the specific CGU and individual risks of the 
underlying assets that have not been incorporated in the cash flow estimates. The discount rate 
calculation is based on the specific circumstances of the Group and is derived from its weighted 
average cost of capital (WACC). The WACC takes into account both debt and equity. The cost of 
equity is derived from the expected return on investment by the Group’s investors.  

As a result of the analysis, management did not identify an impairment. 

Key assumptions used in value in use calculations and sensitivity to changes in assumptions 
Key drivers which impact the recoverable amount aggregated over the five year impairment assessment 
period include: 

–

The price of eggs sold to customers; 
The price of grain/feed for the Group’s flock  

–
– WACC Discount rate 

The Group has performed a sensitivity analysis by considering reasonable possible changes in the 
key assumptions. The changes in the following assumptions used in the impairment assessment 
would, in isolation, lead to a change in the recoverable amount at 30 June 2019 as shown in the table 
below.  

Key assumption 

Egg selling prices 

Grain/feed prices 

Discount rate % 

Sensitivity 

+5% 

- 5% 

+1% 

-1% 

+0.5% 

- 0.5% 

Impact on 
valuation
$’000

$13,200

($13,200)

($11,000)

$11,000

($4,295)

$4,900

Changes in one assumption could be accompanied by a change in another assumption, which may 
increase or decrease the recoverable amount. None of these tests resulted in the carrying amount of 
the CGU exceeding its recoverable amount. 

43

 
 
 
Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 13:  Payables

Trade creditors 

Other payables and accruals 

(a)  Terms and conditions 

Our standard terms are 30 days from end of month. 

Note 14:  Borrowings

Current 
Secured 
Borrowings: 

Non-current 
Secured 
Borrowings: 

Interest Rate 

Maturity 

Bank loans1 
Bank overdraft1 
Lease liability2 

BBSY+1.30%  On demand 
BBOR+3.30%  On demand 
Various 

Various 

Bank loans 
Lease liability2 

BBSY+1.30%  31 Jan 2020 
Various 

Various 

Consolidated

2019
$’000

2018
$’000

8,591 

10,080 

1,620 

2,546 

10,211 

12,626 

Consolidated 
2019
$’000

2018
$’000

13,500 
969 
155 

14,624 

-
1,826 
144 

1,970 

- 
43 

43 

10,000 
53 

10,053 

1 Secured by a fixed and floating charge (mortgage debenture) over all assets and uncalled 
capital. 
2 Secured by the assets leased. 

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Notes to the financial statements 

Note 15:  Financing facilities

At the reporting date, the consolidated entity’s financing are as follows. 

(i)  Bank overdraft 

Facilities available 

Facilities used 

Facilities unused 

(ii)  Bank loan (multi-option) 

Facilities available 

Facilities used 

Facilities unused 

(ii) Equipment finance 

Facilities available 

Facilities used 

Facilities unused 

Consolidated 

2019   
$’000 

2,500 

969 

1,531 

16,000 

13,500 

2,500 

- 

- 

- 

2018
$’000 

2,500 

1,826 

674 

20,000 

10,000 

10,000 

1,000 

-

1,000 

On 6 August 2018 the Group entered a long-term borrowing facility arrangement with its financiers. 
The facilities comprised of $2.5 million bank overdraft, $16 million multi-option long-term loan facility 
comprising a cash advance and equipment finance facility and $0.3 million equipment finance facility 
for specified capital expenditure items. From September 2019 the facility limit of the multi-option long-
term loan facility is permanently reduced by $0.75 million per quarter until the maturity date of the 
facility on 31 January 2020. The facilities are subject to various financial covenants related to the 
Group’s financial performance and position 

In December 2018, the Group advised its lender that continuing unfavourable trading conditions had 
impacted operating profits and it was likely the Group would fail its Gearing Ratio Covenant in the 
December 2018 quarter. On 27 December 2018 the lender issued a letter of forbearance, agreeing 
to waive the measurement of this covenant for the 31 December 2018 quarter on the condition that 
the multi option loan facility became repayable on demand and an unused $0.3 million equipment 
financing facility was cancelled. 

On 31 May 2019, the Group commenced a competitive process to refinance with an alternative 
lender with a view to transfer out of the facility with our current lender. The process was completed 
successfully and a new finance agreement has been signed with a new lender effective 16 August 
2019. The total facility is $23.5 million comprising of Tranche A $15 million to be drawn-down in full 
and Tranche B of $8.5 million to be drawn down to meet the needs of the business. Tranche B 
includes a $3.5 million limit exclusive for capitalised interest, if any. The term of the facility is for 
three years with first drawdown to be executed by 31 August 2019. 

As at the date of this report the Group’s facilities comprise: 

(i)  Long term loan – Tranche A 

Facilities available 

Facilities used 

Facilities unused 

15,000 

15,000 

- 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

(ii)  Working capital loan – Tranche B 
Facilities available 

Facilities used 

Facilities unused 

Note 16:  Provisions

Current 
Employee benefits 
  Annual leave  
  Long service leave 

Non-current 
Employee benefits 
  Long service leave benefits 

Total employee benefits provisions 

Note 17:  Contributed Equity

Issued and paid up capital 

55,180,175 (2018: 55,180,175) Ordinary shares fully paid 

Each share is entitled to 1 vote per share 

(a) 

Capital management 

8,500 

2,860 

5,640 

Consolidated 

2019   
$’000 

2018
$’000 

1,049 
889 
1,938 

1,147 
790 
1,937 

201 

230 

2,139 

2,167 

Consolidated 

2019
$’000 

          2018 
$’000

29,578 

29,578 

29,578

29,578

The Board reviews the capital structure on an ongoing basis. The Group’s objective is to maintain 
an optimal capital structure which seeks to reduce the cost of capital and safeguard the Group’s 
ability to continue as a going concern, so that they can continue to provide returns for shareholders 
and benefits for other stakeholders. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure the Group 
may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue 
new shares. 

(b) 

Dividends 

During the year ended 30 June 2019 no dividends were paid (2018: Nil) 

Note 18: (Loss)/Earnings per share

The following reflects the income and share data used in calculations of basic and diluted 
(loss)/earnings per share computations: 

Net (loss) / profit from continuing operations 

46

Consolidated 

2019 
$’000 

(3,858)

2018
$’000

503

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Notes to the financial statements 

Weighted average 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in 
calculating basic (loss)/earnings per share

Weighted average number of shares used to calculate 
diluted (loss)/earnings per share 

Note 19:  Cash Flow Information 

2019
No. of shares 

2018
No. of shares

55,180,175 

55,180,175

55,180,175 

55,180,175

Consolidated 

2019
$’000 

2018
$’000

(a)  Reconciliation of cash flow from operations with profit 

after tax: 

(Loss)/profit from ordinary activities after tax 

(3,858) 

503

Non-cash items 

Depreciation 

Impairment 

Flock amortisation 

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 

Non-cash movement on loan/lease 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities net of effects 
from acquisition of businesses: 
(Increase) / decrease in trade and other receivables 

(Increase) / decrease in inventory 

(Increase) / decrease in biological assets 

(Increase) / decrease in current tax receivable 

(Increase) / decrease in deferred tax asset 

(Increase) / decrease in other assets 

Increase / (decrease) in trade and other creditors 

Increase / (decrease) in employee entitlements 

Increase / (decrease) in current tax liability 

Net cash flow from operating activities 

(b)  Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents for the 

purposes of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

Cash at bank 

Bank overdraft 

47

4,136 

1,542 

12,096 

- 

36 

152 

2,061 

(12,202) 

805 

(1,466) 

953 

(2,415) 

(28) 

- 

1,812 

3,762

-

11,094

3

22

980

(2,231)

(11,923)

(805)

(68)

o(314)

630

(33)

(1,115)

505

185 

(969) 

(784) 

7

(1,826)

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 19:  Cash Flow Information (continued) 

(c) Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities 

2019 

Non-Cash Changes 
New 
leases-
other 

New leases-
arising from 
business 
combination 
$’000

As at
30 June 
2019

$’000 

$’000 

- 

- 

- 

-

165 

165 

- 

37 

37 

-

27 

27 

13,500 

198 

13,698 

10,000 

197 

10,197 

As at 
1 July

Financing 
cash 
flows 

Operating 
cash flows 
- interest 
paid 

$’000  $’000

$’000

10,000 

197 

10,197 

- 

- 

- 

3500 

(36) 

3,464 

Bank loans 

Finance leases 

Total liabilities from 
financing activities 

2018 

Bank loans 

Finance leases 

Total liabilities from 
financing activities 

-

10,000 

332 

332 

(322) 

9,678 

-

(5)

(5)

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Notes to the financial statements 

Note 20:  Commitments 

(a) 

Operating leases (non-cancellable) 

The property leases are non-cancellable leases with terms varying from one to eleven years, with rent 
payable monthly in advance. Contingent rental provisions within the lease agreements require the 
minimum lease payments shall be increased with reference to the CPI or market. 

Minimum lease payments 

Not later than one year 

Later than one year and not later than five years 

Later than five years 

Aggregate lease expenditure contracted for at reporting date 

Consolidated 
2019 
$’000

2018
$’000

4,539 

12,501 

2,120 

19,160 

4,050

12,339

3,404

19,793

(b) 

Finance leases 

The Group has finance leases and hire purchase contracts for various items of plant and machinery. 
The Group’s obligations under finance leases are secured by the lessor’s title to the leased assets. 
Future minimum lease payments under finance leases and hire purchase contracts, together with the 
present value of the net minimum lease payments are, as follows: 

Consolidated 

2019 
$’000

2018 
$’000

Minimum
payment 

Present 
value of 
payments 

Minimum
payments 

Present 
value of 
payments 

Within one year 
After one year but not more than 
five years 
More than five years 

Total minimum lease payments 
Less amounts representing 
finance charges 
Present value of minimum lease 
payments

Recognised in the financial statements: 

-  Current liability 

-  Non-current liability 

Total

155

43

-

198

(5)

193

49

154

39

-

193

-

193

144 

53 

-

197 

(31) 

166 

119

47

-

166

-

166

Consolidated
2019 
$’000

2018
$’000

155 

43 

198 

144

53

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Notes to the financial statements 

Note 20:  Commitments (continued) 

(c) 

Farm cost commitments 

Farm commitments relate to commitments for flock replenishment and other farm operating 
expenditure commitments

Farm cost commitments 

Note 21:  Controlled Entities 

Consolidated
2019 
$’000 

4,372 

2018
$’000

3,054

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Farm Pride Foods Limited 
and its controlled entities listed below: 

List of companies in the group 

Parent entity: 
Farm Pride Foods Limited 

Country of 
incorporation 

Percentage owned

2019 

2018

Australia 

100% 

100%

Controlled entities of Farm Pride Foods Limited 
Big Country Products Pty Ltd 
Farm Pride Property Pty Ltd 
Mooroopna Farm Trading Pty Ltd 
Farm Pride North Pty Ltd 
Carton Packaging Pty Ltd 

Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 

Note 22:  Related party disclosures 

(a)  Parent entity and equity interests in related parties 

100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

The parent entity of the Group is Farm Pride Foods Limited, a listed public company, incorporated 
in Australia. 

Details of the percentage of ordinary share held in subsidiaries are disclosed in Note 21. 

(b)  Key management personnel 

Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in the Directors’ report. 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 22:  Related party disclosures (continued) 

(c)  Key management personnel compensation 

The aggregate compensation of the key management personnel of the Group is set out below: 

Short-term employee benefits 

Long term employee benefits 

Post-employment benefits 

Consolidated 

2019 

$’000 

2018 

$’000 

656 

- 

41 

697 

526 

7

28 

561 

Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided in the Remuneration Report on page 10.  

(d)  Transactions with directors and director-related entities 

The value of transactions (inclusive of GST) and amounts receivable / (payable) between Directors and 
their related entities and Farm Pride Foods Limited and its controlled entities. 

Director related entities1

Transaction 

Revenue 

Expenditure 

2019
$’000

2018
$’000

2019
$’000

2018
$’000

Balance
Receivable / 
(Payable) 
2019
$’000

2018
$’000

AAA Egg Company Pty Ltd 

Purchases 

(P. Bell / M. Ward) 

Specialised Breeders Australia Pty 
Ltd (P. Bell) 

Purchases 

- 

- 

- 

9 

46 

(1) 

(2) 

234 

332 

643 

1 

(43)

Days Eggs Pty Ltd 

(P. Bell) 

Hy-line Australia Pty Ltd 

(P. Bell) 

Pure Foods Eggs Pty Ltd 

(P. Bell) 

West Coast Eggs Pty Ltd 

(P. Bell / M. Ward) 

Egg supply / 
Purchases

Purchases / 
Packaging
sales 

Egg sales / 
Purchases

Egg sales / 
Purchases

158

180 

87 

365 

18 

(2) 

-

- 

3,230 

3,486 

(437) 

(402)

23

30 

90 

296 

8 

(10)

877

1,116 

909 

245 

127 

366

Lohmann Layers Australia Pty Ltd 

Purchases 

- 

- 

136 

162 

- 

-

(P. Bell) 

1 Messrs. Bell and Ward through their related entities provide birds, eggs and egg products to and acquire eggs, egg product and 
packaging from Farm Pride Foods Limited and its controlled entities. Director’s administrative expenses are reimbursed at cost.
These transactions are on normal trading terms and conditions. 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 23:  Parent entity information

Information relating to Farm Pride Foods Limited: 

Summarised statement of financial position  

Current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Total equity of the Parent comprises of the following:
Share capital 
Retained earnings 
Total shareholder’s equity 

Summarised statement of comprehensive income 

(Loss)/profit of the parent entity 

Total comprehensive (loss)/profit of the parent entity 

2019 
$’000 

22,340 

70,302 

13,274 

25,918 

29,578 
14,806 
44,384 

(3,319) 

(3,319) 

2018
$’000

26,003 

73,952 

16,083 

26,249 

29,578 
18,125 
47,703 

556 

556 

Farm Pride Foods Limited as parent has provided security over the loans of its subsidiaries by a 
fixed and floating charge (see note 14). 

Note 24:  Auditor’s remuneration

Audit and other assurance services 
Audit and review of the financial report of the entity and 
any other entity in the consolidated entity

Other services 

Debt advisory services 

Taxation services 

Consolidated Entity 

2019 
$

2018
$

138,000 

124,500

100,000 

12,000 
250,000 

-

12,000
136,500

Note 25:  Business Combinations 

There were no business combinations during the period ended 30 June 2019 

(a)  Acquisition of Darling Downs Fresh Eggs in 2018 

On 6 November 2017, the Company acquired the business and associated assets of Darling Downs 
Fresh Eggs from Clearmedal Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) (‘Darling Downs Fresh Eggs’). 
Darling Downs Fresh Eggs is based in Queensland.   

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 25:  Business Combinations (continued) 

Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed 

The fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of Darling Downs Fresh Eggs at the date of 
acquisition were: 

Assets 

Inventories 

Property, Plant and equipment 

Total assets 

Liabilities

Borrowings 

Deferred tax liability 

Total liabilities 

Total identifiable net assets at fair value (i) 

Purchase consideration transferred

Net cash outflow on acquisition of businesses 

Purchase consideration paid in cash 

$’000 

116

6,708

6,824

165

43

208

6,616

6,616

6,616

6,616

(i)  The initial accounting was provisionally determined at 30 June 2018 and there has been no 

subsequent fair value adjustments through to 30 June 2019 in the post-acquisition period. As at 
30 June 2018 the valuation of property, plant and equipment was to be finalised. Any changes to 
the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities would have result in any residual amount 
being recognised as goodwill or a gain on acquisition. In accordance with the requirements of 
AASB 3 Business Combinations the consolidated entity has 12 months to finalise its acquisition 
accounting 

From the date of acquisition, Darling Downs Fresh Eggs contributed nil revenue and nil to profit 
before tax of the Group.  

From the date of acquisition, the Group has undertaken various activities including the upgrade of the 
site to meet the Group’s production standards.  

It is impractical to measure the contribution of Darling Downs Fresh Eggs to the revenue and profit 
before tax of the Group if the acquisition had taken place at the beginning of the year (1 July 2017) as 
the business was not operational. 

Transaction costs of $0.435m have been recognised within other expenses in the 2018 Consolidated 
Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income and recognised within operating cash 
flows in Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Notes to the financial statements 

Note 26:  Subsequent Events 

On 31 May 2019, the Group commenced a competitive process to refinance with an alternative 
lender with a view to transfer out of the facility with our current lenders. The process was completed 
successfully and a new finance agreement has been signed with a new lender effective 16 August 
2019. The total facility is $23.5 million comprising of  Tranche A $15 million to be drawn-down in full 
and Tranche B of $8.5 million to be drawn down to meet the needs of the business. Tranche B 
includes a $3.5 million limit exclusive for capitalised interest, if any. The term of the facility is for 
three years with first drawdown to be executed by 31 August 2019. 

There are no other matters or circumstances which have arisen since 30 June 2019 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 periods. 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
Directors’ Declaration 

Directors’ Declaration

The Directors declare that the financial statements and notes set out on pages 17 to 54 in 
accordance with the Corporations Act 2001:

(a)  Comply with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulation 2001,

and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; 

(b)  As stated in Note 1(a) the consolidated financial statements also comply with 

International Financial Reporting Standards and; 

(c)  Give a true and fair view of the financial position of the consolidated entity as at 30 

June 2019 and of its performance for the year ended on that date. 

In the Directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that Farm Pride Foods Limited 
will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. 

This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made by the 
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to the Directors in accordance with sections 
295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ending 30 June 2019. 

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. 

Director
29 August 2019
Melbourne

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Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Farm Pride Foods Limited 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Farm Pride Foods Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries 
(collectively the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 
30 June 2019, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of 
changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes to the 
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 consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2019 

and of its consolidated financial performance for the year ended on that date; 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. 

Valuation of flock assets 

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 year. These matters were addressed in the context of 
our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, but we do not provide 
a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit 
addressed the matter is provided in that context. 

We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the 
Financial Report section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit 
included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of 
material misstatement of the financial report. The results of our audit procedures, including the 
procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the 
accompanying financial report. 

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Going concern 

Why significant 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

As at 30 June 2019 current liabilities of 

$26.7 million exceed current assets of 

In assessing the Group’s going concern 

determination our audit procedures included the 

$22.3 million by $4.4 million. The Group’s 

following: 

borrowings under its existing debt facilities at 30 

June 2019 are classified as current liabilities.  

On 16 August 2019 the Group refinanced its 

►  We considered the Group’s access to the long-

term funding facilities as disclosed in Note 15 

to the financial statements, considering the 

borrowing facilities as disclosed in Note 1(b) and 

limits of the new funding facilities entered into 

Note 15 to the financial statements.  

on 16 August 2019, and the Group’s 

compliance with the financial covenant in the 

The Group’s determination of going concern 

involves complex judgements in the determination 

forecast period.  

of forecasts which include a range of assumptions 

►  We analysed the key assumptions in the 

that will be impacted by future performance and 

Group’s cash flow forecasts, such as expected 

market conditions. 

The assessment of the Group’s going concern 

determination was considered a key audit matter 

given the complex judgements and estimates 

involved. 

cash inflows from the sale of shell egg and egg 

product and cash outflows from purchases of 

hens, feed costs and other operating and 

capital expenditure compared to historical 

operating performance, historic capital 

expenditure profile, future commitments, and 

market data.   

►  We conducted sensitivity analyses to ascertain 

the impact of reasonably possible changes to 

key assumptions on the available headroom 

including the ability to defer and or not spend 

discretionary capital expenditure. 

►  We assessed the adequacy of the disclosures 

in Note 1(b) and Note 15 of the financial 

report. 

Why significant 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

The carrying value of flock assets at 30 June 2019 

Our audit procedures in respect of the valuation of 

was $9.1 million as disclosed in Note 10.  

flock assets included the following: 

The valuation of flock assets was considered a key 

►  We selected a sample of costs capitalised in 

audit matter given the complex judgements and 

flock costs during the year and agreed costs 

estimates involved in relation to the estimated 

to supporting documentation such as supplier 

productive life of the flock and determination of 

invoices. We also assessed the 

the directly attributable costs of establishing the 

appropriateness of the capitalisation of these 

flock. 

costs against the requirements of Australian 

accounting standards. 

►  We assessed the Group’s assumptions in 

respect of the productive life of the flock by 

considering the age of the specific flock, the 

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Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of Farm Pride Foods Limited 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Farm Pride Foods Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries 

(collectively the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 

30 June 2019, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of 

changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes to the 

financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors' 

In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations 

(a)  giving a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2019 

and of its consolidated financial performance for the year ended on that date; and 

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

declaration. 

Act 2001, including: 

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.  

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 year. These matters were addressed in the context of 

our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, but we do not provide 

a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit 

addressed the matter is provided in that context. 

We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the 

Financial Report section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit 

included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of 

material misstatement of the financial report. The results of our audit procedures, including the 

procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the 

accompanying financial report. 

Going concern 

Why significant 

As at 30 June 2019 current liabilities of 
$26.7 million exceed current assets of 
$22.3 million by $4.4 million. The Group’s 
borrowings under its existing debt facilities at 30 
June 2019 are classified as current liabilities.  

On 16 August 2019 the Group refinanced its 
borrowing facilities as disclosed in Note 1(b) and 
Note 15 to the financial statements.  

The Group’s determination of going concern 
involves complex judgements in the determination 
of forecasts which include a range of assumptions 
that will be impacted by future performance and 
market conditions. 

The assessment of the Group’s going concern 
determination was considered a key audit matter 
given the complex judgements and estimates 
involved. 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

In assessing the Group’s going concern 
determination our audit procedures included the 
following: 

►  We considered the Group’s access to the long-
term funding facilities as disclosed in Note 15 
to the financial statements, considering the 
limits of the new funding facilities entered into 
on 16 August 2019, and the Group’s 
compliance with the financial covenant in the 
forecast period.  

►  We analysed the key assumptions in the 

Group’s cash flow forecasts, such as expected 
cash inflows from the sale of shell egg and egg 
product and cash outflows from purchases of 
hens, feed costs and other operating and 
capital expenditure compared to historical 
operating performance, historic capital 
expenditure profile, future commitments, and 
market data.   

►  We conducted sensitivity analyses to ascertain 

the impact of reasonably possible changes to 
key assumptions on the available headroom 
including the ability to defer and or not spend 
discretionary capital expenditure. 

►  We assessed the adequacy of the disclosures 
in Note 1(b) and Note 15 of the financial 
report. 

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

Valuation of flock assets 

Why significant 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

The carrying value of flock assets at 30 June 2019 
was $9.1 million as disclosed in Note 10.  

Our audit procedures in respect of the valuation of 
flock assets included the following: 

The valuation of flock assets was considered a key 
audit matter given the complex judgements and 
estimates involved in relation to the estimated 
productive life of the flock and determination of 
the directly attributable costs of establishing the 
flock. 

►  We selected a sample of costs capitalised in 
flock costs during the year and agreed costs 
to supporting documentation such as supplier 
invoices. We also assessed the 
appropriateness of the capitalisation of these 
costs against the requirements of Australian 
accounting standards. 

►  We assessed the Group’s assumptions in 

respect of the productive life of the flock by 
considering the age of the specific flock, the 
Group’s prior experience and industry studies. 

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Impairment of non-current assets 

Net realisable value of inventories 

Why significant 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Why significant 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Property, plant and equipment of $45.2 million as 
disclosed in Note 12 represents 64% of total 
assets.  

As required by Australian Accounting Standards, 
the Group assesses at the end of each reporting 
period whether there is any indication that an 
asset may be impaired.  

The Group recorded an impairment charge during 
the financial year relating to land and buildings of 
$1.5 million as disclosed in Note 12.  

The carrying value of property, plant and 
equipment (“PPE”) was a key audit matter due to 
the significance of these balances, the complex 
judgements in the impairment assessment process 
such as forecast egg prices and feed cost pricing 
that are affected by future market or economic 
conditions. 

The Group’s disclosures are included in Note 12, 
which specifically explain the key operating 
assumptions used and sensitivity of changes in the 
key assumptions which could give rise to an 
impairment loss or impairment reversal of the PPE 
balance in the future 

Our audit procedures included an evaluation of the 
assumptions and methodologies utilised in the 
assessment, with an emphasis on those relating to 
the determination of cash generating units, 
forecast cash flows, growth rates, discount rates, 
comparative industry valuation multiples and 
other market evidence. 

In respect of the Group’s cash flow forecasts we: 

►  Assessed key assumptions such as forecast 
shell egg, egg product and feed prices in 
comparison to external independent data. 

►  Assessed the Group’s results in comparison to 

historical forecasts to assess forecast 
accuracy. 

►  Compared future cash flows to board 

approved budgets. 

►  Assessed the Group’s assumptions for long 

term growth rates in comparison to economic 
and industry forecasts. 

►  Assessed the adequacy of capital expenditure 

forecasts. 

►  Assessed discount rates through comparing 

the cost of capital for the Group with 
comparable businesses. 

►  Considered the EBITDA multiples against 
comparable companies as a valuation 
crosscheck. 

►  Tested the mathematical accuracy of the 

discounted cash flow model. 

We performed sensitivity analysis in respect of the 
assumptions noted above, which were considered 
to have the most significant impact on carrying 
values, to ascertain the extent of changes in those 
assumptions which either individually or 
collectively would be required for the PPE to be 
impaired. We assessed the likelihood of these 
changes in assumptions arising. 

We also considered the adequacy of the financial 
report disclosures regarding the impairment 
testing approach, key assumptions and sensitivity 
analysis as disclosed in Note 12. 

As at 30 June 2019, the Group held $4.9 million in 

Our audit procedures in respect of the valuation of 

inventories representing 7.0% of total assets of the 

inventories included the following: 

Group. 

As detailed in Note 1(g) of the financial report, 

agreed the cost price of inventory recorded to 

inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net 

supporting documentation such as supplier 

realisable value. 

invoices. 

►  Selected a sample of inventory items and 

Judgement was required to be exercised by the 

►  Assessed the basis for inventory provisions 

Group to determine the net realisable value for 

items which may be ultimately sold below cost.  

These judgements include consideration of 

recorded by the Group for slow moving and 

surplus inventories.  In doing so, we examined 

the Group’s forecast sales volumes and price 

expectations for future sales based on historical 

assumptions. 

experience. 

►  Considered the impact of sales subsequent to 

year end on the value of inventories at 

balance date by comparing the actual selling 

price to the carrying value of the relevant 

product line.  

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 Company’s 2019 Annual Report, but does not include the financial report 

and our auditor’s report thereon. 

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not 

express any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report 

and our related assurance opinion.   

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. 

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Impairment of non-current assets 

Net realisable value of inventories 

Why significant 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Why significant 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Property, plant and equipment of $45.2 million as 

Our audit procedures included an evaluation of the 

disclosed in Note 12 represents 64% of total 

assumptions and methodologies utilised in the 

assets.  

As required by Australian Accounting Standards, 

the Group assesses at the end of each reporting 

period whether there is any indication that an 

asset may be impaired.  

The Group recorded an impairment charge during 

assessment, with an emphasis on those relating to 

the determination of cash generating units, 

forecast cash flows, growth rates, discount rates, 

comparative industry valuation multiples and 

other market evidence. 

In respect of the Group’s cash flow forecasts we: 

the financial year relating to land and buildings of 

►  Assessed key assumptions such as forecast 

$1.5 million as disclosed in Note 12.  

The carrying value of property, plant and 

shell egg, egg product and feed prices in 

comparison to external independent data. 

equipment (“PPE”) was a key audit matter due to 

►  Assessed the Group’s results in comparison to 

the significance of these balances, the complex 

historical forecasts to assess forecast 

judgements in the impairment assessment process 

accuracy. 

such as forecast egg prices and feed cost pricing 

that are affected by future market or economic 

conditions. 

►  Compared future cash flows to board 

approved budgets. 

The Group’s disclosures are included in Note 12, 

which specifically explain the key operating 

assumptions used and sensitivity of changes in the 

key assumptions which could give rise to an 

►  Assessed the Group’s assumptions for long 

term growth rates in comparison to economic 

and industry forecasts. 

►  Assessed the adequacy of capital expenditure 

impairment loss or impairment reversal of the PPE 

forecasts. 

balance in the future 

►  Assessed discount rates through comparing 

the cost of capital for the Group with 

comparable businesses. 

►  Considered the EBITDA multiples against 

comparable companies as a valuation 

crosscheck. 

►  Tested the mathematical accuracy of the 

discounted cash flow model. 

We performed sensitivity analysis in respect of the 

assumptions noted above, which were considered 

to have the most significant impact on carrying 

values, to ascertain the extent of changes in those 

assumptions which either individually or 

collectively would be required for the PPE to be 

impaired. We assessed the likelihood of these 

changes in assumptions arising. 

We also considered the adequacy of the financial 

report disclosures regarding the impairment 

testing approach, key assumptions and sensitivity 

analysis as disclosed in Note 12. 

As at 30 June 2019, the Group held $4.9 million in 
inventories representing 7.0% of total assets of the 
Group. 

Our audit procedures in respect of the valuation of 
inventories included the following: 

►  Selected a sample of inventory items and 

As detailed in Note 1(g) of the financial report, 
inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net 
realisable value. 

agreed the cost price of inventory recorded to 
supporting documentation such as supplier 
invoices. 

Judgement was required to be exercised by the 
Group to determine the net realisable value for 
items which may be ultimately sold below cost.  
These judgements include consideration of 
expectations for future sales based on historical 
experience. 

►  Assessed the basis for inventory provisions 
recorded by the Group for slow moving and 
surplus inventories.  In doing so, we examined 
the Group’s forecast sales volumes and price 
assumptions. 

►  Considered the impact of sales subsequent to 

year end on the value of inventories at 
balance date by comparing the actual selling 
price to the carrying value of the relevant 
product line.  

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 Company’s 2019 Annual Report, but does not include the financial report 
and our auditor’s report thereon. 

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not 
express any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report 
and our related assurance opinion.   

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. 

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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 relating 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. 

As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional 
judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to 
fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit 
evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not 
detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from 
error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the 
override of internal control. 

Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit 
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an 
opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control.  

Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting 
estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. 

Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting 
and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to 
events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going 
concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in 
our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are 
inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up 
to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group 
to cease to continue as a going concern.  

Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the 
disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events 
in a manner that achieves fair presentation. 

Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities 
or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the financial report. We are 
responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely 
responsible for our audit opinion. 

We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of 

the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we 

identify during our audit. 

We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical 

requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other 

matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related 

safeguards. 

From the matters communicated to the directors, we determine those matters that were of most 

significance in the audit of the financial report of the current year and are therefore the key audit 

matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public 

disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter 

should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would 

reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. 

Report on the Audit of the Remuneration Report 

Opinion on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 8 to 15 of the directors' report for the 

year ended 30 June 2019. 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Farm Pride Foods Limited for the year ended 

30 June 2019, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Responsibilities 

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the 

Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our 

responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in 

accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. 

Ernst & Young 

BJ Pollock 

Partner 

Melbourne 

29 August 2019  

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

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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 relating 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. 

As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional 

judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: 

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Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to 

fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit 

evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not 

detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from 

error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the 

override of internal control. 

Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit 

procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an 

opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control.  

Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting 

estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. 

Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting 

and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to 

events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going 

concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in 

our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are 

inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up 

to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group 

to cease to continue as a going concern.  

Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the 

disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events 

in a manner that achieves fair presentation. 

Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities 

or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the financial report. We are 

responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely 

responsible for our audit opinion. 

We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of 
the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we 
identify during our audit. 

We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical 
requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other 
matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related 
safeguards. 

From the matters communicated to the directors, we determine those matters that were of most 
significance in the audit of the financial report of the current year and are therefore the key audit 
matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public 
disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter 
should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would 
reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. 

Report on the Audit of the Remuneration Report 

Opinion on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 8 to 15 of the directors' report for the 
year ended 30 June 2019. 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Farm Pride Foods Limited for the year ended 
30 June 2019, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Responsibilities 

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the 
Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in 
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. 

Ernst & Young 

BJ Pollock 
Partner 
Melbourne 
29 August 2019  

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

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Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
ASX Additional information 

ASX Additional Information

Additional information required by the Australian Stock Exchange Ltd and not shown elsewhere in 
this report is as follows.  The information is current as at 28 August 2019.

(a) 

Distribution of equity security 

The number of shareholders, by size of holding, in each class of share are:

1  -  1,000  
1,001  -  5,000 
5,001  -  10,000 
10,001  -  100,000 
100,001 + 

The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel of 
shares are: 

(b) 

Twenty largest shareholders 

The names of the twenty largest holders of quoted shares are:

Normpat Pty Ltd 
Oakmeadow Pty Ltd 
Markcamp No 2 Pty Ltd 
Glenmon No2 Pty Ltd 
Merrill Lynch (Australia) Nominees Pty Limited 
Debuscey Pty Ltd 
Mr Clinton James Quay 
David Ricardo Asset Management Pty Ltd 
Zero Nominees Pty Ltd 
Brazil Farming Pty Ltd 
LZ New Century Pty Ltd 

1  West Coast Eggs Pty Ltd 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9
10 
11 
12 
13  Mr Tomasso Montalto & Estate Late Mauro Montalto 
Neweconomy Com Au Nominees Pty Limited 
14 
Dr Harry Hirschowitz & Mrs Fariba Yeroshalmi 
15 
16  Mrs Trisha Marie Verran 
17  Mrs Francesca D’Alberto 
18  Miss Jean Shiong Li Ho 
Zenith Business Pty Ltd  
19 
Auxilium Capital Pty Ltd  
20 

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No. of 
shareholders

No. of 
shares

516 
997 
343 
308 
41 

330,811 
2,783,430 
2,543,699 
8,100,379 
41,421,856 

819 

754,862 

Listed ordinary 

shares held

Percentage of
ordinary 
shares

27,486,302 
2,064,250 
2,011,772 
1,071,716 
1,003,057 
607,740 
503,710 
500,000 
495,804 
464,244 
388,106 
372,196 
316,861 
260,938 
255,295 
250,000 
241,994 
224,000 
218,499 
200,000 

38,936,484 

49.81 
3.74 
3.65 
1.94 
1.82 
1.10 
0.91 
0.91 
0.90 
0.84 
0.70 
0.67 
0.57 
0.47 
0.46 
0.45 
0.44 
0.41 
0.40 
0.36 

70.56 

Farm Pride Foods Limited and Controlled Entities 
ASX Additional information 

ASX Additional Information (continued) 

(c) 

Substantial shareholders 

The names of substantial shareholders listed in the Company’s register. 

West Coast Eggs Pty Ltd 

27,486,302 

49.81 

No. held 

Percentage of 
ordinary shares 

(d) 

Voting rights 

The voting rights are set out in Article Number 10 of the Company’s Articles of Association.  In 
summary, voting by or on behalf of members at a meeting shall be by show of hands or upon poll 
exercised by one vote for each fully paid ordinary share held or proportionate to the amount paid 
on each partly paid ordinary share held. 

(e) 

Unquoted securities 

Nil share options are on issue (2018: Nil). 

(f) 

Stock Exchange listing 

Quotation has been granted for all the ordinary shares of the Company on all members Exchanges 
of the Australian Stock Exchange Limited. 

Publicly accessible information

For information on corporate governance policies adopted by Farm Pride Foods Ltd refer to our 
website: 

www.farmpride.com.au

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Farm Pride Foods Ltd.
ABN: 42 080 590 030
551 Chandler Rd Keysborough
VIC 3173 Australia
T: 1300 361 993
farmpride.com.au

Annual Report 2019

Proud Heritage 

Positive Future

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