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CONTENTS

CEO Update 
Corporate Directory 
Directors’ Report 
Auditors’ Independence Report 
Financial Statements  
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 Auditors’ Report 
Shareholder information 

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21%

Revenue 
increase 

Network  
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Field Solutions Holdings Limited

ABN 92 111 460 121

30 June 2020

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CEO Update

Dear Shareholders,

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I am pleased to report to you on our FY 19/20 results. 
It has been an extraordinary year, with drought and 
bushfires to deal with, and the continually changing 
and ongoing impact of the global COVID-19 epidemic. 
Despite these impacts and uncertainty we have been 
able to navigate the year and grow the business. 
Importantly, FSG is proud to be able to provide ongoing 
support to the businesses, agribusiness and residents 
of rural, regional and remote Australia through these 
difficult times.

In late 2019, FSG was successfully awarded a series of 
contracts to build telecommunication networks across 
5 Southern Queensland Local Government areas. On 
completion of the builds FSG telecommunication assets 
will service a coverage footprint of approximately 81,000 
km2, also being the largest non-NBN fixed wireless 
network in Australia.

FSG was awarded construction funding under the 
Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program 
Round 5. This is a significant milestone for FSG 
and its network growth. It is the first time that a 
non-Tier 1 Telecommunications Carrier has been 
included in the program. In securing this funding, 
FSG has formed a strategic partnership with Optus 
allowing both organisations to work together to build 
telecommunications infrastructure in rural, regional and 
remote Australia.

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COVID-19 continues to impact projects and timing of 
revenue across FY 19/20 to FY 20/21. Local and Global 
impacts to supply chains and the working of government 
has seen FSG’s large construction projects delayed by 4 
months. The management team has put in place a range 
of operational measures to control cost and protect staff 
in line with Government guidelines and continue to work 
with our customers to find mutual solutions during these 
difficult times.

During the course of FY 19/20, FSG successfully 
integrated its latest acquisitions of Ordnance Networks 
and IP Transit businesses into our national network and 
productised the offerings into FSG. Both acquisitions 
have delivered FSG customers across enterprise and 
government market segments. Strategically, FSG is 
now well placed to target larger and more complex 
opportunities in both these segments.

I would like to thank our Directors, for their continued 
support over another 12 months of managed growth. Our 
FY 19/20 financials reflect both the disrupted economic 
times and the integration of our acquisitions and 
improved operational efficiencies and growth. We have 
seen organic growth across the business in both revenue 
(21%) and EBITDA (300%).

FY 19/20 delivered our 3rd year of significant positive 
cashflow of $2.230m. This highlights the strength of our 
underlying regionally focused Retail Service Provider 
businesses (JustISP and ANT Communications) as 
we continue our financial investment in building our 
networks across Australia.

FSG invested some $1.867K cash into infrastructure this 
year which will continue to bring in incremental high margin 
revenues on our own network for many years to come.

Operational Overview
Operationally, FY 19/20 has been a steady year 
of organic subscriber growth. Our NSW and QLD 
construction teams have been well utilised in growing 
our networks and we experienced a surge in connection 
activity based on many people working from home and 
families home schooling during the second half of the 
year as a result of COVID-19.

Our carrier team has completed a number of critical 
upgrades of our backhaul networks across NSW and 
QLD. These upgrades delivered cost and operational 
efficiencies, FSG network capacity has been increased by 
over 50%.

During FY 19/20 FSG’s relationship with NBNco resulted 
in FSG successfully completing onboarding for NBNco’s 
Enterprise Ethernet™ and Business Satellite Services™. 
Each of these products delivers new revenue streams for 
FSG and provides the ability to expand reach and quality 
of services whilst concurrently reducing operational 
overheads and costs.

FY 19/20 has seen FSG provide services to the 
Queensland, Northern Territory and New South Wales 
Governments. These contact wins and opportunities 
are based on the strength and location of FSG’s rural 
networks and is proof our medium to long term strategy 
to construct new networks is on point and allowing FSG 
to attract revenues from multiple sources.

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Field Solutions Holdings Limited

ABN 92 111 460 121

30 June 2020

CEO Update continued

I look forward to sharing an exciting FY20/21 with you 
all, and delivering true broadband to the business, 
agribusiness and residents of rural, regional and remote 
Australia.

Everyone at FSG is fully engaged with the growth 
potential and development opportunities ahead for the 
company, and importantly, the support we are providing 
as an essential service for rural, regional and remote 
Australia. We hope you will continue to be part of our 
journey.

Finally, I would like to thank our Board, shareholders, staff 
and business partners of FSG, for without your significant 
contribution and support we would not be where we are 
today.

Stay healthy, stay safe and stay connected.

Andrew Roberts 
Group Managing Director and CEO

Outlook
I have stated this every year, and again this year, FSG 
would not have chosen the listed path if there was not 
something special and challenging about our business 
model. The world has been extremely impacted by 
COVID-19, and our focus remains on serving rural, 
regional and remote Australia during this time. We are 
determined to continue to support these communities 
with exceptional products and services in FY 20/21.

Supported by the Queensland Government, FSG have a 
tremendous amount of network to build across southern 
Queensland during FY 20/21. Whilst exciting, we are still 
navigating COVID-19 delays, however we expect all builds 
to be well underway, with a number completed and 
operational by the end of FY20/21. These new networks 
are significant for FSG and will cement our position as 
the leading telecommunications carrier for regional, rural 
and remote Australia.

Commencing in FY 20/21, and partnering with the 
Australian Federal Government and Optus, will be our 
mobile blackspot infrastructure construction in the 
Narromine and Warren Shires in NSW.

New networks deliver FSG exciting new revenue and 
service opportunities. FY 20/21 will see us grow our 
regional revenues and attract futher Government 
and Enterprise revenues utilising our regional 
telecommunications assets.

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30 June 2020

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Corporate Directory

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The financial statements cover Field Solutions 
Holdings Limited as a Consolidated Group consisting 
of Field Solutions Holdings Limited and the entities it 
controlled at the end of, or during, the year. The financial 
statements are presented in Australian dollars, which 
is Field Solutions Holdings Limited’s functional and 
presentation currency.

Field Solutions Holdings Limited is a listed public 
company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled 
in Australia. Its registered office and principal place of 
business are:

Registered office 
c/- KPMG 
33 George Street 
Launceston  
TAS 7250  
Australia

Principal place of business 
Suite 38 
23 Narabang Way 
Belrose  
NSW 2085 
Australia

A description of the nature of the Group’s operations 
and its principal activities are included in the Directors’ 
report, which is not part of the financial statements.

The financial statements were authorised for issue, in 
accordance with a resolution of Directors, on 31 August 
2020. The Directors have the power to amend and 
reissue the financial statements.

Directors at 30 June 2020
	n Dr Kenneth Carr
	n Mr Andrew Roberts
	n Mr Mithila Ranawake
	n Ms Wendy Tyberek 
	n Dr Phillip Carter 

Company Secretary

	n Mr Graham Henderson (joint)  
(appointed 5 December 2019)

	n Ms Wendy Tyberek (joint)  

(appointed 5 December 2019)

	n Mr Sinead Teague  

(Resigned 5 December 2019)

Auditors
Hall Chadwick 
Level 40, 2 Park Street 
SYDNEY NSW 2000 
Tel: (02) 9263 2600

Stock exchange listing
Field Solutions Holdings Limited shares are listed on the 
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX code: FSG). 

Automic – share registry 
Level 5, 126 Phillip Street 
SYDNEY NSW 2000 
Tel: +61 2 9698 5414 
Website - www.fieldsolutions-group.com

Corporate governance statement
The directors and management are committed to 
conducting the business of Field Solutions Holdings 
Limited in an ethical manner and in accordance with 
the highest standards of corporate governance. The 
Company has adopted and has substantially complied 
with the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and 
Recommendations (Third Edition) (‘Recommendations’) 
to the extent appropriate to the size and nature of 
the Group’s operations. The Corporate Governance 
Statement, which sets out the corporate governance 
practices that were in operation during the financial year 
and identifies and explains any recommendations that 
have not been followed, which is approved at the same 
time as the Annual Report can be found at:

www.fieldsolutions-group.com/governance-documents/

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Australia’s
leading 
rural & 
remote ISP

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Directors’ Report

Your Directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (referred 
to hereafter as the ‘Group’) consisting of Field Solutions Holdings Limited (referred to hereafter as the 
‘Company’ or ‘parent entity’) and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2020.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Directors
The following persons were Directors of Field Solutions 
Holdings during or since the beginning of the financial 
year up to the date of this report. 

Dr Kenneth Carr 

Mr Andrew Roberts 

Mr Mithila Ranawake 

Ms Wendy Tyberek 

Dr Phillip Carter 

Appointed 

2 May 2014 

13 March 2017 

23 November 2010 

5 October 2018 

21 February 2019 

Operating and Financial review

Principal Activities

The principal activities of the consolidated group 
(Group) during the financial year were to develop and 
deliver communications products and services.

These activities in detail are:

	n Telecommunications services designing, building 
and operating telecommunications networks in 
rural, regional and remote Australia.

	n Operating its Retail Service Provider, JustISP, 

delivering true broadband solutions to residents, 
business and agribusiness in rural, regional and 
remote Australia.

	n Operating its Retail Service Provider, ANT 

Communications, delivering broadband solutions 
to residents and business customers.

	n Operating its VOIP retail and wholesale business, 

FreshTel, delivering VOIP retail and wholesale VOIP 
solutions.

	n Operating its Field Wholesale B2B business, 

delivering data and voice services to retail service 
providers, internet service providers and managed 
service providers.

	n Providing communications software development 

and maintenance services.

Our business model and objectives

Key elements and underlying objectives of our business 
model are:

	n To deliver “true broadband” being the provision of 
symmetric services to rural, regional and remote 
communities

	n To ‘not rely’ on the current 3G/4G and future 5G 

technologies for the delivery of broadband in rural, 
regional and remote Australia

	n To work in partnership with each local community 

to service their exact telecommunications 
requirements

	n To ensure local support services are in place in 

each regional community

	n To deliver long term, multi-use telecommunication 
assets in rural, regional and remote communities

FSG operates as a telecommunications carrier and retail 
service provider, building infrastructure in partnership 
with each local government and local community and 
deploying telecommunications assets deep into rural, 
remote and regional Australia. These infrastructure assets 
service the technology needs for agribusiness, business 
and residents, and are sold through retail brands JustISP 
and ANT Communications.

The Group also delivers wholesale services to selected 
partners, agents and resellers that focus on servicing 
other wireless internet service providers and systems 
integrators located in rural, regional and remote Australia.

Today, the Group operates network in Tasmania, New 
South Wales, Victoria, Northern Territory and Queensland.

COVID-19 Impact 

COVID-19 has impacted the business and timing of 
revenue across FY 19/20 to FY 20/21. Local and Global 
impacts to our supply chains and the working of 
government has seen FSG’s large construction projects 
delayed by 4 months. The management team have put 
in place a range of operational measures to control cost 
and protect staff in line with Government guidelines.

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Review of operations

The revenue for the Group was $10,618,939 (2019: 
$8,787,743) representing an increase of 21%. The 
Group reported a positive EBITDA of $639,207 (2019: 
positive $158,731) and Cashflows from Operations of 
$2,229,636 (2019: $945,146). The increase in EBITDA 
(300%) and Cashflows from Operations (136%) from 
prior year represents expanded increased operations 
and improvement in operational efficiencies. During the 
period the Group deployed and expanded its carrier 
network across NSW, QLD, VIC and NT.

Likely developments and expected results of operations

The Group is well placed to continue its recent growth 
trajectory in FY 20/21 and is expected to generate an 
increase in revenue consistent with prior years.

Our intention for FY 20/21 is to grow our regional 
revenues and attract further Government and Enterprise 
revenues utilising our regional telecommunications 
assets.

Together with the above organic and grant assisted 
grow, the the Group will be evaluating accretive 
acquisition opportunities.

Significant changes in the state of affairs 

There were no significant changes in the company’s state 
of affairs during the year ended 30 June 2020.

Dividends Paid or Recommended 

There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared 
during the current or previous financial year.

Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year 

No matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 
2020 that has significantly affected, or may significantly 
affect the Group’s operations, the results of those 
operations, or the Group’s state of affairs in future 
financial years.

Likely developments and expected results of operations

Information on likely developments in the operations of 
the Group and the expected results of operations have 
not been included in this report.

Environmental regulation 

The Group is not subject to any significant environmental 
regulation under Australian Commonwealth or State law. 

Meetings of Directors 

The number of meetings of the Company’s Board of Directors (‘the Board’) held during the year ended 30 June 2020, 
and the number of meetings attended by each Director were: 

Mr Mithila Nath Ranawake
Dr Kenneth Carr
Mr Andrew Roberts
Ms Wendy Tyberek
Dr Phillip Carter

Full Board

Nomination and Remuneration 
Committee

Audit and Risk Committee

Attended

Eligible to attend

Attended

Held

Attended

Held

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Held: represents the number of meetings held during the time the Director held office.

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INFORMATION RELATING TO DIRECTORS AND COMPANY SECRETARY

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Ken Carr
Chairman and Non-Executive Director 
(PhD Bus Adm. MBA) 

Dr Carr is a seasoned, non-
executive director and chair, 
having held CEO/MD roles in 5 
ASX listed companies primarily in 
the, telecoms, banking, payments 
and electronic manufacturing 
sectors and non-executive director roles in 3 others, 
including 2 as chair.

He is currently a non-executive director of Wakenby 
limited (ASX: WAK). Dr Carr first joined the Freshtel 
board in February 2010. He has formerly held CEO and 
Board positions on several listed entities in Australia 
and overseas, most recently as CEO of Intec Limited 

Mithila Nath Ranawake
Non-Executive Director 
(BBus, MBA, CPA, FAICD)

Mr Ranawake was elected to the 
Freshtel board on 23 November 
2010. Mr Ranawake has over 
20 years of experience in the 
telecommunications industry 
in Asia Pacific, Australia, India 

and China, combined with a strong background in 
finance, mergers and acquisitions, information systems, 
sales, change management, strategy and business 
development acquired across a number of industries. 
In his most recent role Mr Ranawake was the chief 
financial officer of Konekt Limited, an ASX listed 
workplace health solutions provider. Prior to that he 
was the CFO of Consistel Group in Singapore where 
he was instrumental in raising funds from Intel Capital 

Andrew Roberts
Executive Director 
(AICD)

Mr Roberts is a business executive 
/ entrepreneur with over 25 years’ 
experience in the IT industry 
in Australia, New Zealand, Asia 
Pacific, and the United Kingdom. 
He has extensive strategic IT and 

commercial experience in business aggregation, business 
analysis/strategy, sales, marketing, professional services, 
operations and general management. Mr Roberts has 

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(ASX:ITQ), and prior was Managing Director of Rubik 
Financial Limited (ASX:RFL). Previously he has held 
senior executive positions at IBM, AT&T, and Lucent 
Technologies and British Telecom. His main experience 
is related to corporate restructuring and transformation, 
which has included several JVs and mergers and 
acquisitions in many countries. Dr Carr left the Board in 
February 2013 and re-joined Freshtel on 2 May 2014.

The board considers Dr Ken Carr to be an independent 
director as Dr Carr is free from any business or other 
relationship that could materially interfere with, or 
reasonably be perceived to materially interfere with, the 
independent exercise of his judgement.

and JAFCO Asia. Prior to joining Consistel, Mithila was 
the CFO of LongReach Group Limited, an ASX listed 
Australian telecommunications equipment manufacturer 
and vendor, where he was involved in raising capital and 
managing its merger. He has held senior management 
positions in Telstra Corporation, British Telecom 
and Marconi. Mr Ranawake also has several years of 
experience in gas, electric and petroleum industries. 

The board considers Mithila Nath Ranawake to be 
an independent director as Mr Ranawake is free 
from any business or other relationship that could 
materially interfere with, or reasonably be perceived to 
materially interfere with, the independent exercise of his 
judgement. 

direct experience in building and growing IT and cloud-
based companies from start-up to sale.

He has previously been a director of Comops Limited 
(ASX: COM) and was recently head of strategy and cloud 
operations at Rubik Financial Limited (ASX: RFL). Mr 
Roberts was also the deputy chair of the Young and Well 
Cooperative Research Council, a federally funded not-
for-profit organisation focusing on the use of technology 
to assist wellbeing in young people’s lives.

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Wendy Tyberek
Finance Director and Company Secretary (joint) 
(CA, AICD, BBus)

Ms Tyberek is a chartered 
accountant with over 25 years 
experience in financial business 
management and related 
technologies in Australia and the 
UK.

Wendy is the Finance Director and CFO and leads 
the finance team for FSG, responsible for the finance, 

Dr Phillip Carter
Non-Executive Director 
(PhD, MAppFin, BEng, SFFIN, FAICD)

Phillip is a joint managing director 
of Kestrel Capital Pty Ltd. He has 
extensive experience developing 
and financing technology rich 
industrials in Australia, Europe 
and the United States of America. 

As chairman of Prism Group Holdings (a developer of 
enterprise management information systems software), 
he led the restructure and turnaround of its global 
operations and subsequent sale of the business to a US 

compliance and reporting functions within the group. 
She is a hands-on CFO focussed on achieving results and 
has extensive experience in leading teams to develop 
and deliver financially successful technology-based 
solutions to private and public-sector enterprises. Her 
previous roles have included senior positions with MYOB, 
Comops (ASX:COM), Solution 6 and Deloitte

competitor, delivering significant returns to investors. 
Previously, Phillip headed a leading United Kingdom 
technology consulting and investment advisory practice 
and managed the InterTechnology Fund, recognised 
by the European Private Equity and Valuations 
Capital Association (EVCA) as one of the most active 
development capital funds in Europe. Other current 
directorships: Kestrel Growth Companies Limited, Tambla 
Limited and Chant West Holdings Limited.

Mr Graham Henderson
Company Secretary (joint)  
(Brecon, B.A.,M.A., M.Hist. FGIA)

Mr Henderson has had many years’ 
experience in the management of 
public companies, both listed and 
not for profit entities. He joined 

Freshtel Holdings as Company Secretary in September 
2010, and acted as CFO until the acquisition by Field 
Solutions in April 2017.

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REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED)

The remuneration report details the key management 
personnel remuneration arrangements for the Group, in 
accordance with the requirements of the Corporations 
Act 2001 and its Regulations.

Key management personnel are those persons having 
authority and responsibility for planning, directing 
and controlling the activities of the entity, directly or 
indirectly, including all directors.

The remuneration report is set out under the following 
main headings:

	n Principles used to determine the nature and 

amount of remuneration
	n Details of remuneration
	n Share-based compensation
	n Additional disclosures relating to key management 

Principles used to determine the nature and 
amount of remuneration
The objective of the Group’s executive reward framework 
is to ensure reward for key management personnel 
(KMP) performance is competitive and appropriate for 
the results delivered. The framework aligns executive 
reward for the achievement of strategic objectives 
and the creation of value for shareholders, and it is 
considered to conform to the market best practice for 
the delivery of reward. The Board of Directors (‘the 
Board’) ensures that executive reward satisfies the 
following key criteria for good reward governance 
practices:

	n competitiveness and reasonableness
	n acceptability to shareholders
	n performance linkage / alignment of executive 

compensation

	n transparency

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is 
responsible for determining and reviewing remuneration 
arrangements for its directors and executives.

The remuneration policy of Field Solutions Holdings 
Limited has been designed to align key management 
personnel (KMP) objectives with shareholder and 
business objectives by providing a fixed remuneration 
component and having regard to the current incentive 
to achieve and earnings milestones pursuant to the 
acquisition of Field Solutions Group Pty Ltd and other 
businesses where short term incentives (STI’s) are 
offered. 

The Board has established an employee share option 
plan (ESOP) which was presented for review and 
ratification at the 2017 AGM. The Board believes that 
the current remuneration policy, together with the 
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to attract and retain high-quality KMP to run and 
manage the consolidated Group, as well as to provide 
goal congruence between directors, executives and 
shareholders. During the year the group granted a 
further 12,770,752 share options to KMP. Refer to Note 24 
for further information.

The Board’s policy for determining the nature and 
amount of remuneration for KMP of the consolidated 
Group is as follows:

	n All KMP receive a base salary (based on factors 

such as length of service and experience), 
superannuation, STI and become eligible to 
participate in the Company ESOP (subject to 
Board invitation).

	n Other performance incentives (such as STI’s) are 
generally only paid once pre-determined key 
performance indicators have been met.

	n Incentives in the form of ESOP options and shares 
are intended to align the interests of KMP and the 
Company with those of shareholders.

	n The remuneration committee reviews KMP 
packages annually by reference to the 
consolidated Group’s performance, executive 
performance and comparable information from 
industry sectors.

The performance of KMP is measured against criteria 
agreed annually with each executive and is based on 
individual and by reference to the consolidated Group’s 
performance. All bonuses and incentives must be linked 
to predetermined performance criteria. The policy is 
designed to attract the highest calibre of executives and 
reward them for performance / results leading to long 
term growth in shareholder wealth.

KMP receive a superannuation guarantee contribution 
required by the government, which is currently 9.5% of 
the individual’s average weekly ordinary time earnings 
(AWOTE). 

Other than the entitlements provided under the Group’s 
defined contribution superannuation arrangements, KMP 
do not receive any other retirement benefits.

All remuneration paid to KMP is valued at the cost to the 
company and expensed.

The Board’s policy is to remunerate KMP (including 
non-executive directors) at market rates for time, 
commitment and responsibilities. The board currently 
determines payments to KMP and reviews their 
remuneration annually, based on market practice, duties 
and accountability. Independent external advice is 
sought when required. The maximum aggregate amount 
of fees that can be paid to non-executive directors is 
subject to approval by shareholders at the annual general 
meeting.

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Options granted under the ESOP do not carry dividend 
or voting rights. The board is responsible for determining 
any conditions attaching to the options (including issue 
price, exercise price, vesting conditions, and conditions 
of exercise).

Engagement of Remuneration Consultants

The Board did not engage any remuneration consultants 
during the financial year. The Board will consider the 
appropriateness of appointing a remuneration consultant 
during FY21 to review the elements of KMP remuneration 
and to provide appropriate recommendations.

Performance based Remuneration

KPIs for management and other staff are set annually, in 
consultation with the Board Remuneration Committee. 
The measures are specifically tailored to the area each 
individual is involved in and has a level of control over. 
The KPIs target areas are those the Board believes 
hold greater potential for Group expansion and profit, 
covering financial and non-financial as well as short and 
long-term goals. The level set for each KPI is based on 
budgeted figures for the Group and, in some instances, 
relevant industry standards.

Performance against KPIs is assessed annually, with 
any KPI related bonuses being awarded based on 
achievement of the relevant KPIs (see below for further 
information regarding cash bonuses). Following the 
assessment, the KPIs are reviewed by the Board in 
light of the desired and actual outcomes, and their 
efficiency is assessed in relation to the Group’s goals 
and shareholder wealth, before the KPIs are set for the 
following year.

In determining whether or not a KPI has been achieved, 
Field Solutions Holdings Limited bases the assessment 
on audited figures and quantitative and qualitative data. 

Relationship between Remuneration Policy and Company 
Performance

The remuneration policy has been tailored to increase 
goal congruence between shareholders, directors and 
executives. Two methods have been applied to achieve 
this aim, the first being a performance based bonus 
based on KPIs, and the second being the establishment 
of an ESOP (under which KMP are eligible participants, 
subject to Board invitation) to encourage the alignment 
of personal and shareholder interests. 

The Board is of the opinion that the above remuneration 
policy will enhance company performance going 
forward. 

Performance Conditions Linked to Remuneration

The Group seeks to emphasise reward incentives 
for results and continued commitment to the Group 
through the provision of cash bonus reward schemes, in 
particular the incorporation of incentive payments based 
on the achievement of Group budgets. The Group does 
not currently have any cash bonus rewards schemes 
tied to the company’s share price, preferring at this 
stage to align such cash bonus rewards to operational 
performance.

The objective of the reward schemes is to both reinforce 
the short and long-term goals of the Group and 
provide a common interest between management and 
shareholders. 

The satisfaction of the KPIs is based on a review of the 
audited financial statements of the Group.

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Amounts of remuneration

Details of the remuneration of key management personnel of the Group for the 2020 year are set out in the following 
tables.

Short-term 
benefits

Cash salary
and fees
$

55,000 

48,000 

48,000 

295,000
165,000

18,000
-
39,350

213,757 
882,107

Long-term 
benefits

Share-based 
payments

Performance 
based

Cash
bonus
$

Non-
monetary
$

Super-
annuation
$

Long service
leave
$

Equity-
settled
$

%
remuneration
$

Total
$

-

-

-

-
-

-
-
-

-
-

-

-

-

-
-

-
-
-

-
-

5,225 

4,560 

4,560 

20,531 
-

-
-
-

19,017
53,893

-

-

-

-
-

-
-
-

-
-

33,263

33,263

-

31,461
33,263

-
-
-

-

-

-

-
-

-
-
-

93,488 

85,823 

52,560 

346,992 
198,263

18,000
-
39,350

6,725
137,975

-
239,499 
-  1,073,975

Non-Executive 
Directors:
Dr Kenneth Carr
Mr Mithila Nath 
Ranawake
Dr Philip Carter
Executive Directors:
Mr Andrew Roberts
Ms Wendy Tyberek
Secretary:
Ms Sinead Teague(a)
Ms Wendy Tyberek
Mr Graham Henderson(c)

Other KMP
Mr Philippe Benoliel(b)

(a)   Resigned 5 December 2019. Ms Teague is engaged through the Automic Group to provide company secretarial services to the Company and 

does not form part of management.

(b)  Appointed Chief Operating Officer on 7 August 2019.
(c)  Appointed Joint Company Secretary 5 December 2019.

Details of the remuneration of key management personnel of the Group for the 2019 year are set out in the following tables.

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Directors:
Dr Kenneth Carr
Mr Mithila Nath 
Ranawake
Dr Philip Carter(b)
Executive Directors:
Mr Andrew Roberts
Ms Wendy Tyberek
Secretary:
Ms Sinead Teague(a)
Mr Graham Henderson

Short-term 
benefits

Cash salary
and fees
$

55,000 

48,000 

18,530

295,000
165,000

27,000
20,000 
628,530

Long-term 
benefits

Share-based 
payments

Performance 
based

Cash
bonus
$

Non-
monetary
$

Super-
annuation
$

Long service
leave
$

Equity-
settled
$

%
remuneration
$

Total
$

-

-

-

-
-

-
-
-

-

-

-

-
-

-
-
-

5,225 

4,560 

-

20,531
-

-
- 
30,316

-

-

-

-
-

-
-
-

33,263

33,263

-

-
33,263

-
-
99,789

-

-

-

-
-

-
-
- 

93,488 

85,823 

18,530

315,531 
198,263

27,000
20,000
758,635

(a) Ms Teague is engaged through the Automic Group to provide company secretarial services to the Company and does not form part of management.
(b)  Appointed Director on 21 February 2019.

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Share-based compensation

Issue of shares

Options

Performance Rights

Shareholding

Ordinary shares
Dr Kenneth Carr
Mr Mithila Nath Ranawake
Mr Andrew Roberts
Ms Wendy Tyberek
Dr Phillip Carter
Mr Philippe Benoliel
Mr Graham Henderson

Option holding

Shares issued to Directors and other key management personnel as part of compensation during the year ended 30 
June 2020 are disclosed above.

There were 12,770,752 options over ordinary shares issued KMP as part of compensation for the period ended 30 June 
2020.

There were 39,000,000 performance rights issued to KMP as part of compensation for the period ended 30 June 
2020. These performance rights have been issued in accordance with the terms of the performance rights plan.

Additional disclosures relating to key management personnel

The number of shares in the Company held during the financial year by each Director and other members of key 
management personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, is set out below:

Balance at 
the start of 
the year

Received 
as part of 
remuneration

Additions

Disposals/ 
other

3,000,000
2,066,667
192,063,635
189,000,809
-
-
600,000
386,731,111

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
19,924,771
20,104,771
62,500,000
1,917,203
400,000
104,846,745

Balance at 
the end of 
the year

3,000,000
2,066,667
211,988,406
209,105,580
62,500,000
1,917,203
1,000,000
497,577,856

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

There were 33,777,752 options over ordinary shares in the Company held during the financial year by each Director and 
other key management personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties

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Grant date
13 December 2018
13 December 2018
13 December 2018
30 March 2020
30 March 2020
30 March 2020

Expiry date
13 December 2021
13 December 2021
13 December 2021
30 June 2021
30 June 2022
30 June 2023

Exercise price
$0.03
$0.045
$0.06
$0.03
$0.045
$0.06

Number under option
9,000,000
6,000,000
6,000,000
4,256,917
4,256,917
4,256,918
33,770,752

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There were 39,000,000 performance rights over ordinary shares in the Company held during the financial year by 
each Director and other key management personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties

Balance at 
the start of 
the year

Received 
as part of 
remuneration

Conversion to 
shares

Disposals/ 
other

Balance at 
the end of 
the year

-
-

39,000,000
39,000,000

-
-

-
-

39,000,000
39,000,000

Other Transactions with KMP and/or their Related Parties 

During the year Convergent Technology Holdings Pty Ltd (Andrew Roberts and Wendy Tyberek) converted 390,405 
convertible notes into 19,520,250 ordinary shares and Kestrel Growth Companies Ltd (Phillip Carter) converted 1,250,000 
convertible notes into 62,500,000 ordinary shares. These shares are included in the Shareholding table above.

This concludes the remuneration report, which has been audited. 

Shares under option
There were 2,433,290 unissued ordinary shares of Field Solutions Holdings Limited based on options outstanding at 
the date of this report. Options holders do not have any rights to participate in any issues of shares or other interests 
in the company or any other entity. Details of the options granted, apart from those held by Directors and KMP, are set 
out below. For details of options issued to directors and executives as remuneration, refer to the Remuneration report.

Expiry date

Exercise price

30 Sept 2020

$0.125

Number under option

2,433,290
2,433,290

Shares issued on the exercise of options

There were no shares of Field Solutions Holdings Limited issued as a result of the exercise of options during the year ended 
30 June 2020 and up to the date of this report.

Performance rights

There were 9,000,000 unissued performance rights over ordinary shares of Field Solutions Holdings Limited based on 
options outstanding at the date of this report. Options holders do not have any rights to participate in any issues of 
shares or other interests in the company or any other entity. Details of the options granted, apart from those held by 
Directors and KMP, are set out below. For details of options issued to directors and executives as remuneration, refer 
to the Remuneration report.

Performance rights

Performance rights
Mr Andrew Roberts

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1 April 2017

Grant date

1 July 2018

Number under option

9,000,000
9,000,000

Indemnity and insurance of officers

The Company has indemnified the directors and executives of the Company for costs incurred, in their capacity as a 
director or executive, for which they may be held personally liable, except where there is a lack of good faith.

During the financial year, the Company paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the directors and executives 
of the Company against a liability to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The contract of insurance 
prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium.

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Indemnity and insurance of auditor

The Company has not, during or since the end of the 
financial year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify the 
auditor of the Company or any related entity against a 
liability incurred by the auditor.

During the financial year, the Company has not paid a 
premium in respect of a contract to insure the auditor of 
the Company or any related entity.

Proceedings on behalf of the Company

No person has applied to the Court under section 
237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring 
proceedings on behalf of the Company, or to intervene 
in any proceedings to which the Company is a party 
for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the 
Company for all or part of those proceedings.

Officers of the Company who are former partners of Hall 
Chadwick

There are no officers of the Company who are former 
partners of Hall Chadwick.

Auditor’s independence declaration

A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as 
required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 
2001 is set out immediately after this Directors’ report.

Auditor

Hall Chadwick continues in office in accordance with 
section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001.

This report is made in accordance with a resolution 
of Directors, pursuant to section 298(2)(a) of the 
Corporations Act 2001.

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There were no non-audit services provided during the 
financial year by the auditor.

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On behalf of the Directors

Ken Carr  
Director

Mithila Ranawake 
Director

28 August 2020 
Australia

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Auditors’ Independence Report

FIELD SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS LIMITED  
ABN 92 111 460 121 
AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES 

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

In accordance with Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, I am pleased to provide the 
following declaration of independence to the directors of Field Solutions Holdings Limited. As 
the lead audit partner for the audit of the financial report of  Field Solutions Holdings Limited 
for  the  year  ended  30  June  2020,  I  declare  that,  to  the  best  of  my  knowledge  and  belief, 
there have been no contraventions of: 

the  auditor  independence  requirements  as  set  out  in  the  Corporations  Act  2001  in 
relation to the audit; and 

any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

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Hall Chadwick (NSW) 
Level 40, 2 Park Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 

Sandeep Kumar 
Partner 
Dated: 31 August 2020 

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An Association of Independent 
Accounting Firms 

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SYDNEY   ·   PENRITH   ·   MELBOURNE   ·   ADELAIDE   ·   PERTH   ·   DARWIN   ·   BRISBANE 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 
www.hallchadwick.com.au 

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ABN 92 111 460 121

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Financial Statements 

for the year ended 30 June 2020

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Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
For the year ended 30 June 2020

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Expenses
Employee benefit expense

Depreciation and amortisation

Communication and ISP Costs

Other Direct Costs

Occupancy cost

Share Based Payments

Loss on conversion of convertible notes to equity

Administration

Profit/(loss) before income tax expense

(Income tax expense)/benefit

Profit/(loss) after income tax expense for the year attributable to the Owners 
of Field Solutions Holdings Limited

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year attributable to the Owners of 
Field Solutions Holdings Limited

Consolidated Group

Note

2020
$

2019
$

4

10,618,939 

8,787,743

(2,217,928)

(1,717,956)

(5,024,563)

(759,624)

(114,135)

(137,975)

(390,405)
(1,426,816)

(2,215,224)

(1,195,583)

(4,659,657)

(321,805)

(361,308)

(84,184)

-
(1,041,257)

(1,170,463)

(1,091,275)

25

6

5

952,504

557,212

(217,959)

(534,063)

- 

- 

(217,959)

(534,063)

Cents

Cents

30

30

 (0.05)

 (0.04) 

  (0.12)

  (0.11)

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

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

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Consolidated statement of financial position
For the year ended 30 June 2020

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Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Income tax

Total current assets

Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment

Right of Use Asset

Intangibles

Deferred tax Asset

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables

Lease Liabilities

Short-term borrowings

Employee benefits

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax

Lease Liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity
Issued capital

Reserves

Retained profits

Total equity

Consolidated Group

Note

2020
$

2019
$

7

8

5

9

15

10

5

12

15

13

14

5

15

432,726

1,205,901

1,022,250

2,660,877

5,397,914

652,038

1,708,725

393,313

8,151,990

367,218 

1,140,000 

484,048

1,991,266

4,722,216 

-

1,673,563 

205,741 

6,601,520 

10,812,867

8,592,786 

1,948,997

1,125,006 

177,931

236,910

202,089

2,565,927

-

1,558,084

225,137 

2,908,227 

179,553 

506,441 

685,994

10,602 

- 

10,602 

3,251,921

2,918,829

7,560,946

5,673,957

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17

18

8,358,058

318,007

(1,115,119)

6,318,776 

252,341

(897,160) 

7,560,946

5,673,957

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

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Consolidated statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 30 June 2020

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Consolidated Group

Balance at 1 July 2018

Loss after income tax expense for the year
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive loss for the year

Issued capital from capital raise
Issued capital asset acquisition
Transfer of lapsed options
Issued capital share based payment
Share reserve – Option valuation

Balance at 30 June 2019

Consolidated Group

Balance at 1 July 2019

Loss after income tax expense for the year
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive loss for the year

Issued capital from capital raise
Issued capital asset acquisition
Issued Capital shares from escrow 
Issued capital share based payment
Issue of performance rights share
Share reserve – Option valuation and performance rights

Balance at 30 June 2020

Issued
capital
$

Reserves
$

Retained
profits
$

Total equity
$

6,318,776 

182,553

(393,097)

6,108,232

-
-

-

-
-
-
-
-

-
-

-

(534,063)
-

(534,063) 
-

(534,063)

(534,063)

-
-
(30,000)
-
99,788

-
-
30,000
-
-

-
-
-
-
99,788 

6,318,776 

252,341 

(897,160)

5,673,957

Issued
capital
$

Reserves
$

Retained
profits
$

Total equity
$

6,318,776

252,341

(897,160)

5,673,957

-
-

-

-
333,056

1,640,405
65,821
-

-
-

-

-
-

-
(65,821)
131,487

(217,959)
-

(217,959)
-

(217,959)

(217,959)

-
-

-
-
-

-
333,056
-
1,640,405
-
131,487

8,358,058 

318,007 

(1,115,119) 

7,560,946

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

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Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers 
Payment to suppliers and employees
Interest paid
Refund / (payment) of income tax

Net cash from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities
Payment for purchase of business, net of cash acquired
Payments for property, plant and equipment
Payments for intangibles

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares
Costs of raising capital
Payment of leases
Proceeds from short-term borrowings
Repayment of short-term borrowings

Net cash from financing activities

Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year

Consolidated Group

Note

2020
$

2019
$

10,619,034
(8,693,365)
(91,714)
395,681

8,963,231
(8,576,226)
(58,857)
616,999

28

2,229,636

945,146

11
9
10

15

(52,847)
(1,309,738)
(544,894)

-
(2,378,016) 
 (228,422)

(1,907,479)

(2,606,438)

- 
-
-
1,742,139
(184,055)

(171,610)
250,000
(335,039)

(256,649)

1,558,084 

65,508
367,218

(103,207) 
470,425

7

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367,218 

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NOTE 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies adopted in the 
preparation of the financial statements are set out below. 
These policies have been consistently applied to all the 
years presented, unless otherwise stated.

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These general purpose financial statements have been 
prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting 
Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian 
Accounting Standards Board (‘AASB’) and the 
Corporations Act 2001, as appropriate for for-profit 
oriented entities. These financial statements also comply 
with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued 
by the International Accounting Standards Board (‘IASB’).

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Historical cost convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the 
historical cost convention, except for, where applicable, 
the revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets, 
financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit 
or loss, investment properties, certain classes of property, 
plant and equipment and derivative financial instruments.

Critical accounting estimates

The preparation of the financial statements requires 
the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also 
requires management to exercise its judgement in the 
process of applying the Group’s accounting policies. 
The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or 
complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates 
are significant to the financial statements, are disclosed 
in note 2.

Parent entity information
In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, these 
financial statements present the results of the Group 
only. Supplementary information about the parent entity 
is disclosed in Note 23.

Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the 
assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of Field Solutions 
Holdings Limited (‘Company’ or ‘parent entity’) as at 
30 June 2020 and the results of all subsidiaries for the 
year then ended. Field Solutions Holdings Limited and 
its subsidiaries together are referred to in these financial 
statements as the ‘Group’.

Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the Group 
has control. The Group controls an entity when the 
Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns 
from its involvement with the entity and has the ability 
to affect those returns through its power to direct the 
activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated 

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from the date on which control is transferred to the 
Group. They are de-consolidated from the date that 
control ceases.

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised 
gains on transactions between entities in the Group are 
eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless 
the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of 
the asset transferred. Accounting policies of subsidiaries 
have been changed where necessary to ensure 
consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.

The acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for using 
the acquisition method of accounting. A change in 
ownership interest, without the loss of control, is 
accounted for as an equity transaction, where the 
difference between the consideration transferred and the 
book value of the share of the non-controlling interest 
acquired is recognised directly in equity attributable to 
the parent.

Where the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it 
derecognises the assets including goodwill, liabilities 
and non-controlling interest in the subsidiary together 
with any cumulative translation differences recognised 
in equity. The Group recognises the fair value of 
the consideration received and the fair value of any 
investment retained together with any gain or loss in 
profit or loss.

Revenue

Communication Services

Customers usually pay in advance for communication 
services on a monthly basis, typically at the 
commencement of the month. Customers typically 
pay for hardware and other equipment at the time 
of sale. Revenue from the sale of handsets and other 
equipment is recognised when control of the handset and 
other equipment has transferred to the customer. The 
transactions price is determined at the rates stipulated in 
the contract with the customer. 

Telecommunication Infrastructure 

The Group has been engaged by a number of councils 
to assist with building infrastructure across a number of 
shires. Contracts typically involve a number of separate 
performance obligations and the transaction price is 
allocated across these performance obligations. The 
performance obligations are typically aligned with the 
respective milestones. Where amounts are received in 
advance of fulfilment of those respective performance 
obligations the Group recognises a contract liability. A 
contract asset is recognised where the performance 
obligations have been satisfied but not yet billed due 
to a milestone payment. The Group considers cost-to-
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completion of the performance obligation. The cost-to-
cost method is based on the proportion of the contract 
costs incurred for the work performed to date relative 
to the estimated total contract costs. Once an invoice is 
issued, the corresponding contract asset is reclassified to 
trade receivables. No significant financing components 
have been identified in the contracts with the councils 
as the period between meeting of the performance 
obligation and milestone payments.

Interest revenue is recognised as interest accrues using 
the effective interest method. This is a method of 
calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and 
allocating the interest income over the relevant period 
using the effective interest rate, which is the rate that 
exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through 
the expected life of the financial asset to the net carrying 
amount of the financial asset.

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Other revenue

Other revenue is recognised when it is received or when 
the right to receive payment is established.

Income tax
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the 
tax payable on that period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction, adjusted 
by the changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities 
attributable to temporary differences, unused tax losses 
and the adjustment recognised for prior periods, where 
applicable.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for 
temporary differences at the tax rates expected to be 
applied when the assets are recovered or liabilities are 
settled, based on those tax rates that are enacted or 
substantively enacted, except for:

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	n When the deferred income tax asset or liability 
arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or 
an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a 
business combination and that, at the time of the 
transaction, affects neither the accounting nor 
taxable profits; or

	n When the taxable temporary difference is 

associated with interests in subsidiaries, associates 
or joint ventures, and the timing of the reversal can 
be controlled and it is probable that the temporary 
difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

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.

The carrying amount of recognised and unrecognised 
deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting 
date. Deferred tax assets recognised are reduced to the 

extent that it is no longer probable that future taxable 
profits will be available for the carrying amount to be 
recovered. Previously unrecognised deferred tax assets 
are recognised to the extent that it is probable that there 
are future taxable profits available to recover the asset.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only where 
there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax 
assets against current tax liabilities and deferred tax 
assets against deferred tax liabilities; and they relate to 
the same taxable authority on either the same taxable 
entity or different taxable entities which intend to settle 
simultaneously.

Tax Consolidation

The company and its wholly-owned Australian resident 
entities have formed a tax consolidated Group and 
are therefore taxed as a single entity from that date. 
The head entity within the tax-consolidated Group is 
Field Solutions Holdings Limited. Tax expense/income, 
deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets arising 
from temporary differences of the members of the 
tax-consolidated Group are recognised in the separate 
financial statements of the members of the tax-
consolidated Group using the “separate taxpayer within 
group” approach by reference to the carrying amounts 
in the separate financial statements of each entity 
and the tax values applying under tax consolidation. 
Current tax liabilities and assets and deferred tax 
assets arising from unused tax losses and relevant tax 
credits of the members of the tax-consolidated Group 
are recognised by the Company (as head entity in the 
tax-consolidated Group). Due to the existence of a tax 
funding arrangement between the entities in the tax 
consolidated Group, amounts are recognised as payable 
to or receivable by the Company and each member of 
the Group in relation to the tax contribution amounts 
paid or payable between the Parent Entity and the other 
members of the tax consolidated Group in accordance 
with the arrangement.

Current and non-current classification

Assets and liabilities are presented in the statement 
of financial position based on current and non-current 
classification.

An asset is classified as current when: it is either 
expected to be realised or intended to be sold or 
consumed in the Group’s normal operating cycle; it is 
held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected 
to be realised within 12 months after the reporting 
period; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless 
restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a 
liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. 
All other assets are classified as non-current.

A liability is classified as current when: it is either 
expected to be settled in the Group’s normal operating 

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cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is 
due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting 
period; or there is no unconditional right to defer the 
settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the 
reporting period. All other liabilities are classified as non-
current.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are always classified as 
non-current.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, 
deposits held at call with financial institutions, other 
short-term, highly liquid investments with original 
maturities of three months or less that are readily 
convertible to known amounts of cash and which are 
subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

Property, plant and equipment
Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less 
accumulated depreciation and impairment. Historical 
cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to 
the acquisition of the items.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis to 
write off the net cost of each item of property, plant and 
equipment (excluding land) over their expected useful 
lives as follows:

Property, Plant and equipment 
Fixtures and fittings 
Motor Vehicles 

3-25 years 
3-10 years 
3-5 years

The residual values, useful lives and depreciation 
methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at 
each reporting date.

Leasehold improvements and plant and equipment under 
lease are depreciated over the unexpired period of the 
lease or the estimated useful life of the assets, whichever 
is shorter.

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An item of property, plant and equipment is 
derecognised upon disposal or when there is no future 
economic benefit to the Group. Gains and losses 
between the carrying amount and the disposal proceeds 
are taken to profit or loss. Any revaluation surplus 
reserve relating to the item disposed of is transferred 
directly to retained profits. Employee costs and 
consulting costs associated with consulting and installing 
certain specialised assets during the year ended 30 June 
2020 are appropriately capitalised.

Intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired as part of a business 
combination, other than goodwill, are initially measured 
at their fair value at the date of the acquisition. Intangible 
assets acquired separately are initially recognised at cost. 
Indefinite life intangible assets are not amortised and are 
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life intangible assets are subsequently measured at cost 
less amortisation and any impairment. The gains or losses 
recognised in profit or loss arising from the derecognition 
of intangible assets are measured as the difference 
between net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount 
of the intangible asset. The method and useful lives of 
finite life intangible assets are reviewed annually. Changes 
in the expected pattern of consumption or useful life are 
accounted for prospectively by changing the amortisation 
method or period. Employee costs and consulting 
costs associated with consulting and installing certain 
specialised assets during the year ended 30 June 2020 
are appropriately capitalised

Customer contracts

Customer contracts acquired in a business combination 
or asset acquisition contract are amortised on a straight-
line basis over the period of their expected benefit, being 
their finite life of 2-5 years.

Intellectual Property

IP acquired in a business combination or asset 
acquisition contract is amortised on a straight-line basis 
over the period of their expected benefit, being their 
finite life of 2-5 years.

Impairment of non-financial assets
Goodwill and other intangible assets that have an 
indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and 
are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently 
if events or changes in circumstances indicate that 
they might be impaired. Other non-financial assets are 
reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not 
be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the 
amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its 
recoverable amount.

Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value 
less costs of disposal and value-in-use. The value-in-use 
is the present value of the estimated future cash flows 
relating to the asset using a pre-tax discount rate specific 
to the asset or cash-generating unit to which the asset 
belongs. Assets that do not have independent cash flows 
are grouped together to form a cash-generating unit.

Trade and other payables
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and 
services provided to the Group prior to the end of the 
financial year and which are unpaid. Due to their short-
term nature, they are measured at amortised cost and 
are not discounted. The amounts are unsecured and are 
usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

Employee benefits

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Short-term employee benefits

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary 
benefits, annual leave and long service leave expected to 
be settled wholly within 12 months of the reporting date 
are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when 
the liabilities are settled.

Other long-term employee benefits

The liability for annual leave and long service leave not 
expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting 
date are measured at the present value of expected 
future payments to be made in respect of services 
provided by employees up to the reporting date using 
the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given 
to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of 
employee departures and periods of service. Expected 
future payments are discounted using market yields at 
the reporting date on national government bonds with 
terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as 
possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

Fair value measurement
When an asset or liability, financial or non-financial, 
is measured at fair value for recognition or disclosure 
purposes, the fair value is based on the price that would 
be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in 
an orderly transaction between market participants at the 
measurement date; and assumes that the transaction will 
take place either: in the principal market; or in the absence 
of a principal market, in the most advantageous market.

Fair value is measured using the assumptions that market 
participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, 
assuming they act in their economic best interests. 
For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement is 
based on its highest and best use. Valuation techniques 
that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which 
sufficient data are available to measure fair value, are 
used, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs 
and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.

Issued capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue 
of new shares or options are shown in equity as a 
deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

Business combinations
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account 
for business combinations regardless of whether equity 
instruments or other assets are acquired. 

The consideration transferred is the sum of the 
acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred, 
equity instruments issued or liabilities incurred by the 
acquirer to former owners of the acquiree and the 
amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. 

For each business combination, the non-controlling 
interest in the acquiree is measured at either fair value or 
at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable 
net assets. All acquisition costs are expensed as incurred 
to profit or loss.

On the acquisition of a business, the Group assesses 
the financial assets acquired and liabilities assumed for 
appropriate classification and designation in accordance 
with the contractual terms, economic conditions, the 
Group’s operating or accounting policies and other 
pertinent conditions in existence at the acquisition-date.

Where the business combination is achieved in stages, 
the Group re-measures its previously held equity interest 
in the acquiree at the acquisition-date fair value and 
the difference between the fair value and the previous 
carrying amount is recognised in profit or loss.

Contingent consideration to be transferred by the 
acquirer is recognised at the acquisition-date fair value. 
Subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent 
consideration classified as an asset or liability is 
recognised in profit or loss. Contingent consideration 
classified as equity is not re-measured and its 
subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity.

The difference between the acquisition-date fair value 
of assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any non-
controlling interest in the acquiree and the fair value of 
the consideration transferred and the fair value of any 
pre-existing investment in the acquiree is recognised 
as goodwill. If the consideration transferred and the 
pre-existing fair value is less than the fair value of 
the identifiable net assets acquired, being a bargain 
purchase to the acquirer, the difference is recognised 
as a gain directly in profit or loss by the acquirer on 
the acquisition-date, but only after a reassessment of 
the identification and measurement of the net assets 
acquired, the non-controlling interest in the acquiree, 
if any, the consideration transferred and the acquirer’s 
previously held equity interest in the acquirer.

Business combinations are initially accounted for on a 
provisional basis. The acquirer retrospectively adjusts 
the provisional amounts recognised and also recognises 
additional assets or liabilities during the measurement 
period, based on new information obtained about the 
facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition-
date. The measurement period ends on either the earlier 
of (i) 12 months from the date of the acquisition or (ii) 
when the acquirer receives all the information possible to 
determine fair value.

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the 
profit attributable to the Owners of Field Solutions 
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other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average 
number of ordinary shares outstanding during the 
financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary 
shares issued during the financial year.

Diluted earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in 
the determination of basic earnings per share to take 
into account the after income tax effect of interest and 
other financing costs associated with dilutive potential 
ordinary shares and the weighted average number of 
shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration 
in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares.

Goods and Services Tax (‘GST’) and other similar 
taxes
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of 
the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred 
is not recoverable from the tax authority. In this case it 
is recognised as part of the cost of the acquisition of the 
asset or as part of the expense. 

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the 
amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount 
of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority 
is included in other receivables or other payables in the 
statement of financial position. 

Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST 
components of cash flows arising from investing or 
financing activities which are recoverable from, or 
payable to the tax authority, are presented as operating 
cash flows. Commitments and contingencies are 
disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or 
payable to, the tax authority. 

Financial Instruments

Initial recognition and measurement

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised 
when the Group becomes a party to the contractual 
provisions to the instrument. For financial assets, this 
is the date that the Group commits itself to either the 
purchase or sale of the asset (i.e. trade date accounting 
is adopted).

Financial instruments (except for trade receivables) are 
initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs, 
except where the instrument is classified “at fair value 
through profit or loss”, in which case transaction costs 
are expensed to profit or loss immediately. Where 
available, quoted prices in an active market are used to 
determine fair value. In other circumstances, valuation 
techniques are adopted.

Trade receivables are initially measured at the transaction 
price if the trade receivables do not contain a significant 
financing component or if the practical expedient was 
applied as specified in AASB 15.63.

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Classification and subsequent measurement

Financial liabilities

Financial instruments are subsequently measured at:

	n amortised cost; or
	n fair value through profit or loss.

A financial liability is measured at fair value through 
profit and loss if the financial liability is:

	n a contingent consideration of an acquirer in a 

business combination to which AASB 3: Business 
Combinations applies;

	n held for trading; or
	n initially designated as at fair value through profit 

or loss.

All other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at 
amortised cost using the effective interest method.

The effective interest method is a method of calculating 
the amortised cost of a debt instrument and of allocating 
interest expense in profit or loss over the relevant period. 
The effective interest rate is the internal rate of return 
of the financial asset or liability. That is, it is the rate 
that exactly discounts the estimated future cash flows 
through the expected life of the instrument to the net 
carrying amount at initial recognition.

A financial liability is held for trading if:

	n it is incurred for the purpose of repurchasing or 

repaying in the near term;

	n part of a portfolio where there is an actual pattern 

of short-term profit taking; or

	n a derivative financial instrument (except for a 

derivative that is in a financial guarantee contract 
or a derivative that is in a effective hedging 
relationships).

	n Any gains or losses arising on changes in fair 

value are recognised in profit or loss to the extent 
that they are not part of a designated hedging 
relationship are recognised in profit or loss.
	n The change in fair value of the financial liability 
attributable to changes in the issuer’s credit 
risk is taken to other comprehensive income 
and are not subsequently reclassified to profit 
or loss. Instead, they are transferred to retained 
earnings upon derecognition of the financial 
liability. If taking the change in credit risk in other 
comprehensive income enlarges or creates an 
accounting mismatch, then these gains or losses 
should be taken to profit or loss rather than other 
comprehensive income.

A financial liability cannot be reclassified.

Financial assets

Financial assets are subsequently measured at:

	n amortised cost;
	n fair value through profit or loss.

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Measurement is on the basis of two primary criteria:

	n the contractual cash flow characteristics of the 

financial asset; and

	n the business model for managing the financial 

assets.

A financial asset that meets the following conditions is 
subsequently measured at amortised cost:

	n the financial asset is managed solely to collect 

contractual cash flows; and

	n the contractual terms within the financial asset 
give rise to cash flows that are solely payments 
of principal and interest on the principal amount 
outstanding on specified dates.

By default, all other financial assets that do not meet 
the measurement conditions of amortised cost are 
subsequently measured at fair value through profit or 
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The Group initially designates a financial instrument as 
measured at fair value through profit or loss if: 

	n it eliminates or significantly reduces a 

measurement or recognition inconsistency (often 
referred to as “accounting mismatch”) that would 
otherwise arise from measuring assets or liabilities 
or recognising the gains and losses on them on 
different bases;

	n it is in accordance with the documented risk 
management or investment strategy, and 
information about the groupings was documented 
appropriately, so that the performance of the 
financial liability that was part of a group of 
financial liabilities or financial assets can be 
managed and evaluated consistently on a fair value 
basis;

	n it is a hybrid contract that contains an embedded 

derivative that significantly modifies the cash flows 
otherwise required by the contract.

The initial designation of the financial instruments to 
measure at fair value through profit or loss is a one-time 
option on initial classification and is irrevocable until the 
financial asset is derecognised.

Derecognition

Derecognition refers to the removal of a previously 
recognised financial asset or financial liability from the 
statement of financial position.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

A liability is derecognised when it is extinguished (i.e. 
when the obligation in the contract is discharged, 
cancelled or expires). An exchange of an existing 
financial liability for a new one with substantially 
modified terms, or a substantial modification to 
the terms of a financial liability is treated as an 

extinguishment of the existing liability and recognition of 
a new financial liability.

The difference between the carrying amount of the 
financial liability derecognised and the consideration paid 
and payable, including any non-cash assets transferred 
or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial assets

A financial asset is derecognised when the holder’s 
contractual rights to its cash flows expires, or the asset is 
transferred in such a way that all the risks and rewards of 
ownership are substantially transferred.

All of the following criteria need to be satisfied for 
derecognition of financial asset:

	n the right to receive cash flows from the asset has 

expired or been transferred;

	n all risk and rewards of ownership of the asset have 

been substantially transferred; and

	n the Group no longer controls the asset (i.e. the 

Group has no practical ability to make a unilateral 
decision to sell the asset to a third party).

On derecognition of a financial asset measured at 
amortised cost, the difference between the asset’s 
carrying amount and the sum of the consideration 
received and receivable is recognised in profit or loss.

On derecognition of a debt instrument classified as at 
fair value through other comprehensive income, the 
cumulative gain or loss previously accumulated in the 
investment revaluation reserve is reclassified to profit or 
loss.

On derecognition of an investment in equity which was 
elected to be classified under fair value through other 
comprehensive income, the cumulative gain or loss 
previously accumulated in the investment revaluation 
reserve is not reclassified to profit or loss, but is 
transferred to retained earnings.

Compound instruments (convertible notes) issued by the 
Group are classified as either financial liabilities or equity 
in accordance with the substance of the arrangements. 
An option that is convertible and that will be settled 
by the exchange of a fixed amount of cash or another 
financial asset for a fixed number of the Group’s own 
equity instruments will be classified as equity.

The fair value of the liability component is estimated on 
date of issue. This is done by using the prevailing market 
interest rate of the same kind of instrument. This amount 
is recognised using the effective interest method as a 
liability at amortised cost until conversion or the end of 
life of the instrument.

The equity portion is calculated by deducting the 
liability amount from the fair value of the instrument as a 
whole. The equity portion is not remeasured after initial 
recognition. Equity will remain as such until the option is 
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amount will be transferred to share capital. If the option 
lapses without the option being exercised the balance in 
equity will be recognised in profit or loss.

Costs of the transaction of the issue of convertible 
instruments are proportionally allocated to the equity 
and liability. Transaction costs in regards to the liability 
are included in the carrying amount of the liability and 
are amortised over its life using the effective interest 
method. Transaction cost in equity is directly recognised 
in equity.

Impairment
The Group recognises a loss allowance for expected 
credit losses on:

	n financial assets that are measured at amortised 

cost.

Loss allowance is not recognised for:

	n financial assets measured at fair value through 

profit or loss; or

Expected credit losses are the probability-weighted 
estimate of credit losses over the expected life of a 
financial instrument. A credit loss is the difference 
between all contractual cash flows that are due and all 
cash flows expected to be received, all discounted at the 
original effective interest rate of the financial instrument.

The Group uses the simplified approaches to impairment, 
as applicable under AASB 9: Financial Instruments.

Simplified approach
The simplified approach does not require tracking of 
changes in credit risk at every reporting period, but 
instead requires the recognition of lifetime expected 
credit loss at all times. This approach is applicable to:

	n trade receivables or contract assets that result 
from transactions within the scope of AASB 15: 
Revenue from Contracts with Customers and 
which do not contain a significant financing 
component; and
	n lease receivables.

In measuring the expected credit loss, a provision matrix 
for trade receivables was used taking into consideration 
various data to get to an expected credit loss (i.e. 
diversity of customer base, appropriate groupings of 
historical loss experience, etc).

Recognition of expected credit losses in financial 
statements

At each reporting date, the Group recognises the 
movement in the loss allowance as an impairment gain 
or loss in the statement of profit or loss and other 
comprehensive income.

The carrying amount of financial assets measured at 
amortised cost includes the loss allowance relating to 
that asset.

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Going Concern
The financial statements of the Consolidated Group 
have been prepared on the going concern basis. As 
at 30 June 2020 the Group had working capital of 
$94,950 (2019 negative $897,160) and reported a loss 
after tax of $217,959 (2019: loss after tax of $534,063). 
The Consolidated Group expects that net cash inflows 
from operating activities will be sufficient to cover the 
costs of operating. Contracted construction activity has 
increased the business profitability and future projects 
will be funded by a combination of debt and capital raise 
where required being based on specific defined project 
requirements. The directors are of the opinion that it is 
reasonable to believe that the Group will be able to pay 
its debts as and when they fall due and therefore the 
going concern basis is appropriate.

COVID-19
Judgement has been exercised in considering the 
impacts that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic 
has had, or may have, on the group based on known 
information. This consideration extends to the nature of 
the services offered, customers, supply chain, staffing 
and geographic regions in which the Group operates.

Leases (the Group as lessee)

The Group as lessee

At inception of a contract, the Group assesses if the 
contract contains or is a lease. If there is a lease present, 
a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability 
is recognised by the Group where the Group is a lessee. 
However all contracts that are classified as short-term 
leases (lease with remaining lease term of 12 months or 
less) and leases of low value assets are recognised as an 
operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term 
of the lease.

Initially the lease liability is measured at the present value 
of the lease payments still to be paid at commencement 
date. The lease payments are discounted at the interest 
rate implicit in the lease. If this rate cannot be readily 
determined, the Group uses the incremental borrowing 
rate.

Lease payments included in the measurement of the 
lease liability are as follows:

	n fixed lease payments less any lease incentives;
	n variable lease payments that depend on an index 

or rate, initially measured using the index or rate at 
the commencement date;

	n the amount expected to be payable by the lessee 

under residual value guarantees

	n the exercise price of purchase options, if the lessee 

is reasonably certain to exercise the options;

	n lease payments under extension options if lessee is 

reasonably certain to exercise the options; and

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	n payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if 
the lease term reflects the exercise of an option to 
terminate the lease.

The right-of-use assets comprise the initial measurement 
of the corresponding lease liability as mentioned above, 
any lease payments made at or before the commencement 
date as well as any initial direct costs. The subsequent 
measurement of the right-of-use assets is at cost less 
accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Right-of-use assets are depreciated over the lease term 
or useful life of the underlying asset whichever is the 
shortest.

Where a lease transfers ownership of the underlying 
asset or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that 
the Group anticipates to exercise a purchase option, the 
specific asset is depreciated over the useful life of the 
underlying asset.

New Accounting Policies

Leases

The Group has adopted AASB 16 Leases retrospectively 
with the cumulative effect of initially applying AASB 16 
recognised at 1 July 2019. In accordance with AASB 16, 
the comparatives for the 2019 reporting period have not 
been restated. The Group has recognised a lease liability 
and right-of-use asset for all leases (with the exception 
for short term and low value leases) recognised as 
operating leases under AASB 117 Leases where the Group 
is the lessee.

There has been no significant change from prior year 
treatment for leases where the Group is a lessor.

The lease liabilities are measured at the present value of 
the remaining lease payments. The Group’s incremental 
borrowing rate as at 1 July 2019 was used to discount the 
lease payments.

The right of use assets for leased equipment was 
measured at its carrying amount as if AASB 16: Leases 
had been applied since the commencement date, 
but discounted using the Group’s weighted average 
incremental borrowing rate on 1 July 2019.

The right of use assets for the remaining leases were 
measured and recognised in the statement of financial 
position as at 1 July 2019 by taking into consideration 
the lease liability, prepaid- and accrued lease payments 
previously recognised as at 1 July 2019 (that are related 
to the lease).

The following practical expedients have been used by 
the Group in applying AASB 16 for the first time

	n for a portfolio of leases that have reasonably 

similar characteristics, a single discount rate has 
been applied.

	n leases that have remaining lease term of less than 
12 months as at 1 July 2019 have been accounted 
for in the same was as short-term leases

	n The use of hindsight to determine lease terms on 
contracts that have options to extend or terminate
	n applying AASB 16 to leases previously identified as 
leases under AASB 117: Leases and Interpretation 
4: Determining whether an arrangement contains 
a lease without reassessing whether they are, or 
contain, a lease at the date of initial application
	n not applying AASB 16 to leases previously not 
identified as containing a lease under AASB 117 
and Interpretation 4.

NOTE 2. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

The preparation of the financial statements requires 
management to make judgements, estimates and 
assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the 
financial statements. Management continually evaluates 
its judgements and estimates in relation to assets, 
liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. 
Management bases its judgements, estimates and 
assumptions on historical experience and on other 
various factors, including expectations of future events, 
management believes to be reasonable under the 
circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and 
estimates will seldom equal the related actual results. 
The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have 
a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to 
the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities (refer to 
the respective notes) within the next financial year are 
discussed below.

Share-based payment transactions

The Group measures the cost of equity-settled 
transactions with employees by reference to the fair 
value of the equity instruments at the date at which 
they are granted. The fair value is determined by using 
either the Binomial or Black-Scholes model taking 
into account the terms and conditions upon which the 
instruments were granted. The accounting estimates 
and assumptions relating to equity-settled share-
based payments would have no impact on the carrying 
amounts of assets and liabilities within the next annual 
reporting period but may impact profit or loss and 
equity.

Fair value measurement hierarchy

The Group is required to classify all assets and liabilities, 
measured at fair value, using a three level hierarchy, 
based on the lowest level of input that is significant to 
the entire fair value measurement, being: Level 1: Quoted 

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prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical 
assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the 
measurement date; Level 2: Inputs other than quoted 
prices included within Level 1 that are observable for 
the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and 
Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. 
Considerable judgement is required to determine what is 
significant to fair value and therefore which category the 
asset or liability is placed in can be subjective.

The fair value of assets and liabilities classified as level 
3 is determined by the use of valuation models. These 
include discounted cash flow analysis or the use of 
observable inputs that require significant adjustments 
based on unobservable inputs.

Estimation of useful lives of assets

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

Impairment of non-financial assets other than goodwill 
and other indefinite life intangible assets

The Group assesses impairment of non-financial assets 
other than goodwill and other indefinite life intangible 
assets at each reporting date by evaluating conditions 
specific to the Group and to the particular asset that 
may lead to impairment. If an impairment trigger exists, 
the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. 
This involves fair value less costs of disposal or value-
in-use calculations, which incorporate a number of key 
estimates and assumptions.

Income tax

The Group is subject to income taxes in the jurisdictions 
in which it operates. Significant judgement is required 
in determining the provision for income tax. There are 
many transactions and calculations undertaken during 
the ordinary course of business for which the ultimate 
tax determination is uncertain. The Group recognises 
liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on the 
Group’s current understanding of the tax law. Where 
the final tax outcome of these matters is different from 
the carrying amounts, such differences will impact the 
current and deferred tax provisions in the period in 
which such determination is made.

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Recovery of deferred tax assets

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

Employee benefits provision

As discussed in note 1, the liability for employee benefits 
expected to be settled more than 12 months from the 
reporting date are recognised and measured at the 
present value of the estimated future cash flows to be 
made in respect of all employees at the reporting date. In 
determining the present value of the liability, estimates of 
attrition rates and pay increases through promotion and 
inflation have been taken into account.

Lease make good provision

A provision has been made for the present value 
of anticipated costs for future restoration of leased 
premises. The provision includes future cost estimates 
associated with closure of the premises. The calculation 
of this provision requires assumptions such as application 
of closure dates and cost estimates. The provision 
recognised for each site is periodically reviewed and 
updated based on the facts and circumstances available 
at the time. Changes to the estimated future costs for 
sites are recognised in the statement of financial position 
by adjusting the asset and the provision. Reductions in 
the provision that exceed the carrying amount of the 
asset will be recognised in profit or loss.

Warranty provision

In determining the level of provision required for 
warranties the Group has made judgements in respect of 
the expected performance of the products, the number 
of customers who will actually claim under the warranty 
and how often, and the costs of fulfilling the conditions 
of the warranty. The provision is based on estimates 
made from historical warranty data associated with 
similar products and services.

Business combinations

As discussed in note 1, business combinations are initially 
accounted for on a provisional basis. The fair value 
of assets acquired, liabilities and contingent liabilities 
assumed are initially estimated by the Group taking into 
consideration all available information at the reporting 
date. Fair value adjustments on the finalisation of the 
business combination accounting is retrospective, where 
applicable, to the period the combination occurred 
and may have an impact on the assets and liabilities, 
depreciation and amortisation reported.

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NOTE 3. OPERATING SEGMENTS

The Group has identified its operating segments based 
on internal reports that are reviewed and used by the 
Board of Directors (chief operating decision makers) in 
assessing performance and determining the allocation of 
resources. 

The Group operates only in one business segment and 

has a single group of similar services and products, 
being supply of communication and cloud services and 
products.

The operating segment information is the same 
information as provided throughout the financial 
statements and therefore not duplicated.

NOTE 4. REVENUE

The Group has recognised the following amounts relating to revenue in the statement of profit or loss. 

The Group has one operating segment, telecommunication and infrastructure services.

Continued operations
Telecommunication services

Telecommunication infrastructure

Other revenue

Other revenue

Consolidated Group

2020
$

2019
$

9,360,119

1,258,820

7,892,805

894,938

10,618,939

8,787,743 

-

5 

Revenue from telecommunication services is recognised over time. Infrastructure revenue is recognised at a point in 
time as the performance obligations are satisfied. 

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NOTE 5. INCOME TAX EXPENSE/(BENEFIT)

Income tax expense/(benefit)
Current tax
Deferred tax
Adjustments
Income tax expense

Numerical reconciliation of income tax benefit and tax at the statutory rate
Profit/(loss) before income tax expense

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Income tax expense/(benefit)

Tax effect amounts which are not deductible/(taxable) in calculating taxable income:
   Share based payment not deductible
   Impact of change in tax rate
   Other non-deductible expenses
   Benefit of R&D offset
   R&D non-deductible expenses
   Tax losses
   Understatement for prior year and benefit of timing differences not previously recognised

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Income tax expense/(benefit)

Deferred tax asset

Comprising:
Transaction cost of equity issue
Superannuation accrued not deductible
Annual leave provision
Provision for doubtful debts
Lease liabilities
Total

Provision for income tax

Deferred tax liability

Right of use assets
Property, plant and equipment tax cost base resetting
Difference between tax cost base and book value of assets

Total

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Consolidated Group

2020
$

2019
$

(478,500)
(44,341)
(429,663)
(952,504)

(543,750)
(13,462)
-
(557,212)

(1,170,463)

(1,091,275)

(321,878)

(300,101)

(321,878)

(300,101)

37,944
12,332
146,185
(478,500)
302,500
(221,424)
(429,663)

27,442
-
102,357
(543,750)
343,570
(186,730)
-

(952,504)

(557,212)

393,313

205,741

39,112
17,360
52,543
106,361
177,937
393,313

76,036
17,237
61,913
47,555
-
205,741

(1,022,250)

(484,048)

179,553

10,602

169,530
2,261
7,763

-
2,391
8,211

179,553

10,602

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Consolidated Group

2020
$

2019
$

38,838

52,876

91,714

-

58,857

58,857

390,405

-

Consolidated Group

2020
$

2019
$

432,726 

367,218

NOTE 6. PROFIT FOR THE YEAR

Interest – AASB16 Leases

Interest – third parties

Total Interest Expense

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Cash at bank

Loss on conversion of convertible Notes to equity*

*The loss recognised on convertible notes is the difference between the fair value of the consideration given on derecognition of convertible 
notes.

NOTE 7. CURRENT ASSETS - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

NOTE 8. CURRENT ASSETS - TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

The following table shows the movement in lifetime expected credit loss that has been recognised for trade and other 
receivables in accordance with the simplified approach set out in AASB 9: Financial Instruments.

2020
Gross carrying amount

Expected credit loss allowance

Net carrying amount

2019
Gross carrying amount

Expected credit loss allowance

Net carrying amount

Current

$

Past Due

Total

$

< 30

31 – 60

61-90

> 90

448,315

150,946

51,290

42,491

921,940

1,614,982

-

-

-

-

(409,081)

448,315

150,946

51,290

42,491

512,859

(409,081)

1,205,901

596,672

86,740

19,450

6,728

 603,340

1,312,930

-

-

-

-

(172,930)

 (172,930)

596,672

86,740

19,450

6,728

403,410

1,140,000

Key judgements – Expected Credit Losses
Included in trade receivables > 90 days, approximately 95% relates to business customers that are considered 
recoverable.

A provision of $409,081 has been taken up after an extensive assessment of the expected losses of all debtors.

While there is some uncertainty with timing of collection of the above trade receivables, directors are of the view 
that the provision for impairment is adequately measured and recognised in accordance with AASB 9 and this will be 
reassessed on an ongoing basis and at each reporting period.

Credit Risk
The Group has no significant concentration of credit risk with respect to any single counterparty or group of 
counterparties other than those receivables specifically provided for and mentioned within Note 7. The class of assets 
described as “trade and other receivables” is considered to be the main source of credit risk related to the Group.

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Movements in the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and the 
end of the current financial year:

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued

NOTE 9. NON-CURRENT ASSETS - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Consolidated Group

2019
$

2018
$

7,007,258 

5,638,571 

(1,700,628)

(1,050,290)

5,306,630 

4,588,281

363,029 

343,642 

(312,923)

(273,159)

50,106 

70,483 

113,304 

(72,126)

41,178 

113,304 

(49,852)

63,452 

5,397,914 

4,722,216 

Plant and 
equipment

Fixtures and 
Fittings

Motor Vehicles

Total

2,810,533

2,285,229

-

-
(507,482)

4,588,281

110,388

39,483

-

-
(79,388)

70,483

34,476

53,304

-

-
 (24,328)

63,452

2,955,398

2,378,016

-

-
(611,198)

4,722,216

1,290,351 

19,387 

78,336

-

(650,338)

5,306,630 

-

-

- 

-

-

1,309,738 

78,336

-

(39,764)

50,106 

(22,274)

(712,376)

41,178 

5,397,914 

Plant and equipment - at cost

Less: Accumulated depreciation

Fixtures and fittings - at cost

Less: Accumulated depreciation

Motor vehicles - at cost

Less: Accumulated depreciation

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Consolidated Group:

Balance at 1 July 2018
Additions

Disposals

Depreciation expense

Balance at 30 June 2019

Additions

Disposals

Additions through business combinations

Depreciation expense

Balance at 30 June 2020

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Consolidated Group

2020
$

2019
$

1,791,903 

1,547,365 

1,911,466 

1,374,899 

3,703,369 

2,922,264 

(1,994,644)

(1,248,701)

-

-

(1,994,644) 

(1,248,701)

1,708,725 

1,673,563 

Computer 
software and IP

Total

891,618

228,422

-

-
(165,855)

954,185

554,202 

91,434

- 

2,029,527

228,422

-

-
(584,386)

1,673,563

554,202 

291,903

(6,969) 

Customer 
Contracts and 
costs

1,137,909

-

-

-
(418,531)

719,378 

- 

200,469

(6,969)

(329,759)

(474,215)

(803,974)

583,119 

1,125,606 

1,708,725 

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NOTE 10. NON-CURRENT ASSETS - INTANGIBLES

Acquisitions through asset purchase

Computer software and IP

Less: Accumulated amortisation

Less: Impairment losses

Additions through business combinations

Consolidated Group:
Balance at 1 July 2018
Additions

Disposals

Amortisation expense

Balance at 30 June 2019
Additions

Disposals

Amortisation expense

Balance at 30 June 2020

Additions through business combinations

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Intangible assets include those acquired during the year from Ordnance Networks Pty Ltd and IP Transit Pty Ltd 
including customer contracts and IP, in-house software developed including the wholesale portal and telco billing 
system together with associated costs.

Included in Computer Software and IP - Product development costs

Expenditure on research activities is recognised as an expense in the income statement in the period in which it is 
incurred. Where no internally generated intangible asset can be recognised, development expenditure is recognised as 
an expense in the income statement in the period as incurred. An intangible asset arising from development (or from 
the development phase of an internal project) is recognised if, and only if, all of the following are demonstrated:

	n the technical feasibility of completing the intangible assets so that it will be available for use or sale
	n the intention to complete the intangible asset to use or sell it
	n the ability to use or sell the intangible asset
	n how the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits
	n the availability of adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use or sell 

the intangible asset, and

	n the ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the intangible asset dueing its development.

The expenditure capitalised includes the cost of direct labour and materials that are directly attributable to preparing 
the asset for its intended use.

Product development assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment and are amortised on a 
straight-line basis over their useful lives, which is up to a maximum of 5 years.

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NOTE 11. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

On 1 October 2019, the Group entered into a binding heads of agreement to acquire the assets of Ordnance Networks 
Pty Ltd with effect from 1 July 2019. Ordnance Networks’ Network-as-a-Services platform simplifies the provisioning 
and management of large networks and will power the core FSG national rural network to deliver new operational 
efficiencies and cost savings.

The consideration for Ordnance Networks is comprised of: initial consideration of $200,000 paid as cash $53,317 
and shares (7,048,486 shares Based on VWAP of $0.020810569, issued 28/2/2020 and escrowed for 12 months) and 
deferred consideration of $200,000, subject to new revenue delivered for the year ending 30 June 2020 and minimum 
contribution margins; and performance consideration of 20% of cumulative earnings contribution from Ordnance 
Networks for 4 years ending 30 June 2023

On 1 October 2019, the Group entered into a binding heads of agreement to acquire the net assets of IP Transit Pty 
Ltd with effect from 1 July 2019. IP Transit is a pioneer in wholesale on-demand internet connectivity for carriers and 
content providers. The combination will allow FSG to will offer the IP Transit products, through its Field Wholesale 
division as a cost-effective and flexible, national IP Transit service, which will be extended to include international 
points of presence in early 2020.

Initial adjusted consideration of $186,383 has been paid in and shares (8,956,170 at Based on VWAP of $0.020810569 
issued 28/2/2020 and escrowed for 12 months ).  Performance-based consideration based on new revenue delivered 
for the year ending 30 June 2020, subject to minimum contribution margins will be assessed ongoing.  The acquisition 
comprised NTA $46,383 and customer contracts and IP of $140,000.

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Purchase Consideration:
- Cash
- Shares

Less:
Property, Plant and Equipment
Intangible Assets

Purchase Consideration:
- Shares

Less:
Cash
Trade and Other Receivables
Property, Plant and Equipment
Intangible Assets
Trade and Other Payables

Fair Value
$

53,317
146,683
200,000

48,097
151,903
200,000

Fair Value
$

186,383
186,383

52,667
65,996
30,239
140,000
(102,518)
186,383

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NOTE 12. CURRENT LIABILITIES - TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Trade Payables
Other payables

NOTE 13. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

Unsecured liabilities:
Borrowings from related parties (a)
Other short-term borrowings (b)
Convertible note from related party (c)

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(a)  These borrowings were provided by a director via way of a controlled entity. Interest is payable at the 

benchmark interest rate. There is no fixed repayment date on these borrowings.

(b)  The final repayment on this facility is due to be repaid in full 28 July 2022. Interest is payable at 1% per 

fortnight.

(c)  The convertible note was converted to ordinary shares at the extraordinary general meeting held on 30 

April 2020.

NOTE 14. CURRENT LIABILITIES - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Consolidated Group

2020
$

2019
$

1,108,980
840,017
1,948,997

807,696
317,310 
1,125,006 

Consolidated Group

2020
$

2019
$

34,961
201,949
-
236,910

120,000
188,084
1,250,000
1,558,084

Consolidated Group

2020
$

2019
$

202,089

225,137

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(i) AASB 16 related amounts recognised in the balance sheet

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NOTE 15. LEASES

Right of use assets
Leased buildings:
Opening balance
Additions to right-of-use assets
Depreciation expense for the year
Net carrying amount

Leased equipment:*
Opening balance
Additions to right-of-use assets 
Disposals of right-of-use assets 
Depreciation expense for the year
Net carrying amount

Total right-of-use assets 

Lease liabilities
Leased buildings:
Opening balance
Additions to lease liabilities
Net Principal reductions for the year
Net carrying amount

Leased equipment:
Opening balance
Additions to lease liabilities
Principal repayments for the year
Net carrying amount

Total lease liabilities

Current liabilities*
Non-current liabilities

*FY2019 leased equipment is included in Property, plant and equipment

*Current lease commitments reflect the lease commitments, net of future interest charges, due within 12 months.

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30 June 2020 
$

612,218
-
(135,807)
476,410

241,427
-
-
(65,800)
175,627

652,038

612,217
-
(124,411)
487,806

241,427
-
(44,859)
196,566

684,372

177,931
506,441
684,372

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NOTE 16. EQUITY - ISSUED CAPITAL

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2020
Shares

2019
Shares

2020

$

2019
$

Ordinary shares - fully paid

530,677,983 

429,775,725

8,358,058

6,318,776 

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Movements in ordinary share capital
Ordinary shares - fully paid, opening balance
Convertible Notes issued*
Issue of performance shares from shares previously quoted
Acquisition of business, shares escrowed
Ordinary shares - fully paid, closing balance

*Refer to Note 6 for further information

Ordinary shares

Consolidated Group

Issue
Date

2020
shares

2020
$

31/5/2020
10/12/2019
28/02/2020

429,775,725
82,020,250
2,400,000 
16,004,656
530,677,983

6,318,776
1,640,405
65,821
333,056
8,358,058

Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on the winding up of the Company in 
proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held. The fully paid ordinary shares have no par value 
and the Company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital.

On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll 
each share shall have one vote.

Share buy-back

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

Capital risk management

The Group’s objectives when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can 
provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimum capital structure to 
reduce the cost of capital.

Capital is regarded as total equity, as recognised in the statement of financial position, plus net debt. Net debt is 
calculated as total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents. 

In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to 
shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.

The Group would look to raise capital when an opportunity to invest in a business or company was seen as value 
adding relative to the current Company’s share price at the time of the investment. The Group is actively pursuing 
additional investments in the short term as it continues to integrate and grow its existing businesses in order to 
maximise synergies.

The capital risk management policy remains unchanged from the 2019 Annual Report.

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Consolidated Group

2020
$

2019
$

318,007

252,341

318,007

252,341

Consolidated Group

2020
$

2019
$

(897,160)
(217,959)
-

(393,097)
(534,063) 
 30,000

(1,115,119) 

 (897,160) 

NOTE 19. EQUITY - DIVIDENDS

There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current or previous financial year.

 NOTE 17. EQUITY - RESERVES

Share based payments reserve

Total reserves

NOTE 18. EQUITY - RETAINED PROFITS

Retained profits at the beginning of the financial year
Profit/(loss) after income tax expense for the year
Transfer of lapsed options

Retained profits at the end of the financial year

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NOTE 20. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Financial risk management objectives

The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including foreign currency risk, price risk 
and interest rate risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group’s overall risk management program focuses on the 
unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance 
of the Group. The Group uses derivative financial instruments such as forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge 
certain risk exposures. Derivatives are exclusively used for hedging purposes, i.e. not as trading or other speculative 
instruments. The Group uses different methods to measure different types of risk to which it is exposed. These 
methods include sensitivity analysis in the case of interest rate, foreign exchange and other price risks, ageing analysis 
for credit risk and beta analysis in respect of investment portfolios to determine market risk.

Risk management is carried out by senior finance executives (‘finance’) under policies approved by the Board of 
Directors (‘the Board’). These policies include identification and analysis of the risk exposure of the Group and 
appropriate procedures, controls and risk limits. Finance identifies, evaluates and hedges financial risks within the 
Group’s operating units. Finance reports to the Board on a monthly basis.

The totals for each category of financial instruments, measured in accordance with AASB 9 are as follows:

Consolidated Group

2020
$

2019
$

432,726
1,205,901
1,638,627

367,218 
1,140,000 
1,507,218

1,948,997
236,910
684,373
2,906,280

1,125,006 
1,558,084
-
2,683,090

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Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables
Total financial Assets

Financial liabilities
Trade and other payables
Short-term borrowings
Lease liabilities
Total financial liabilities

Market risk

Foreign currency risk

Price risk

Interest rate risk

Sensitivity analysis

The Group is not exposed to any significant foreign currency risk.

The Group is not exposed to any significant price risk.

The sensitivity analysis reflects how net assets attributable to holders of redeemable shares would have been affected 
by changes in the relevant risk variable that were reasonably possible at the reporting date.

Management has determined that there a fluctuation in interest rates is unlikely as current short-term lending is at 
fixed interest rate. Therefore, the Group is not exposed to any significant interest risk.

Credit risk
The Group is not exposed to any significant credit risk.

Liquidity risk

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continuously monitoring actual and forecast cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and 
liabilities.

Fair value of financial instruments
Unless otherwise stated, the carrying amounts of financial instruments reflect their fair value.

Financial Asset & Liability Maturity Analysis

Consolidated Group

2020
$

2019
$

2020
$

2019
$

2020
$

2019
$

2020
$

2019
$

Within 1 Year

1 to 5 Years

Over 5 Years

Total

Financial liabilities 
due for payment
Trade and other 
payables
Short-term 
borrowings
Lease Liabilities
Total expected 
outflows

Financial assets – 
cash flows realisable
Cash and cash 
equivalents
Trade and other 
receivables
Total anticipated 
inflows 
Net (outflow)/ 
inflow on financial 
instruments

1,984,997

1,125,006

236,910

1,558,084

-

-

177,932

-

506,441

2,399,839

2,683,090

506,441

432,726

367,218

1,205,901

1,140,000

1,638,627

1,507,218

-

-

-

(761,212) (1,175,872)

(506,441)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,984,997

1,125,006

236,910

1,558,084

684,373

-

2,906,280

2,683,090

432,726

367,218

1,205,901

1,140,000

1,638,627

1,507,218

- (1,267,653) (1,175,872)

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NOTE 21. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES

Directors
The following persons were Directors of Field Solutions Holdings Limited during the financial year:

	n Dr Kenneth Carr
	n Mr Andrew Jake Roberts
	n Mr Mithila Nath Ranawake
	n Ms Wendy Tyberek
	n Dr Phillip Carter 

Other key management personnel
The following persons also had the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the major 
activities of the Group, directly or indirectly, during the financial year:

	n Mr Graham Henderson (joint Company Secretary) 
	n Mr Philippe Benoliel (COO)

Compensation
Refer to the remuneration report contained in the directors’ report for details of the remuneration paid or payable to 
each member of the Group’s key management personnel (KMP) for the year ended 30 June 2020

The totals of remuneration paid to KMP of the company and the Group during the year are as follows:

Consolidated Group

2020
$

2019
$

882,107
53,893
137,975
1,073,975

610,000
30,316
99,789
740,105

Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Share-based payments
Total KMP compensation

Short-term employee benefits

Post-employment benefits

Other long-term benefits

Share-based payments

These amounts include fees and benefits paid to the non-executive Chair and non-executive directors as well as all 
salary, paid leave benefits, fringe benefits and cash bonuses awarded to executive directors and other KMP.

These amounts are the current-year’s estimated costs of providing for the Group’s defined benefits scheme post-
retirement, superannuation contributions made during the year and post-employment life insurance benefits.

These amounts represent long service leave benefits accruing during the year, long-term disability benefits and 
deferred bonus payments.

These amounts represent the expense related to the participation of KMP in equity-settled benefit schemes as 
measured by the fair value of the options, rights and shares granted on grant date. This amount includes 39,000,000 
performance rights which have been granted as part of remuneration. Refer to the remuneration report for further 
information.

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NOTE 22. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Field Solutions Holdings Limited is the parent entity.

Parent entity

Subsidiaries

Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 26.

Key management personnel

Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in note 18 and the remuneration report included in the 
Directors’ report.

Transactions with related parties

The Group’s related parties are only with key management. Unless otherwise stated, none of the transactions 
incorporate special terms and no guarantees were given or received. Outstanding balances are usually settled in cash.

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Amounts payable to related parties

Short-term borrowings:*
   Loans from other key management personnel related entities:
   Beginning of the year
   Loans received
   Repayments
   Conversion to equity**
   End of the year

*Refer to Note 11 for details of the loans.  
**Refer to Note 6 for further information

2020

2019

1,370,000
250,000
(335,039)
(1,250,000)
34,961

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120,000
-
-
120,000

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NOTE 23. PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION

Set out below is the supplementary information about the parent entity.

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

Profit/(loss) after income tax

Total comprehensive income

Statement of financial position

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Total assets

Total current liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity
   Issued capital
   Capital raising cost
   Share issue reserve
   Retained profits

Total equity

Contingent liabilities

Capital commitments

Parent

2020
$

2019
$

266,466

(774,898)

266,466

(774,898)

Parent

2020
$

2019
$

937,349

885,969 

2,407,159

2,486,745

981,282

924,925 

981,282

924,925

1,455,954
-
139,470
701,207

1,122,886 
(41,992)
122,252 
480,346 

2,296,631

1,683,492 

The parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2020.

The parent entity had no capital commitments as at 30 June 2020.

Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies of the parent entity are consistent with those of the Group, as disclosed in note 1, except for 
the following:

	n Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost, less any impairment, in the parent entity.
	n Investments in associates are accounted for at cost, less any impairment, in the parent entity.
	n Dividends received from subsidiaries are recognised as other income by the parent entity and its receipt may be an 

indicator of an impairment of the investment.

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NOTE 24. OPTIONS

A summary of the movements of all Group options issues is as follows:

Options outstanding as at 30 June 2019
Granted during the year – Tranche 1
Granted during the year – Tranche 2
Granted during the year – Tranche 3
Exercised during the year
Lapsed during the year
Options outstanding as at 30 June 2020

Options exercisable as at 30 June 2020

Number

Weighted 
Average Exercise 
Price

33,433,290

4,256,918
4,256,917
4,256,917
- 
(10,000,000)

36,204,042

$0.04500

$0.0600
$0.04500
$0.0300
- 
-

$0.05000

36,204,042

-

Number

11,400,000

39,000,000
(2,400,000)

48,000,000

No options were exercised during the year ended 30 June 2020.

The weighted average remaining life of options outstanding at year-end was 1.82 years.

The weighted average fair value of options granted during the year was $6,725. These values were calculated using the 
Black Scholes valuation method option pricing model applying the following inputs: 

Weighted average exercise price:   

Weighted average life of the option: 

Expected share price volatility: 

Risk-free interest rate: 

$0.045

3 years

80%

2.00%

Historical volatility has been the basis for determining expected share price volatility as it is assumed that this is 
indicative of future movements.

The life of the options is based on the historical exercise patterns, which may not eventuate in the future.

A summary of the movements of all Group performance rights is as follows:

Performance rights outstanding as at 30June 2019
Granted during the year - 15 May 2020
Converted to shares on 9 December 2019
Outstanding rights at 30 June 2020

NOTE 25. SHARE BASED PAYMENT

On 30 March 2020 the 12,770,752 ordinary share options have been issued to the KMP and amortised over the vesting 
period of the options. On 30 April 2020 there were 39,000,000 granted to KMP.

Share based payment

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Fair Value

$

137,975

137,975

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NOTE 26. INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following subsidiaries in 
accordance with the accounting policy described in note 1:

FSG Assets Pty Ltd (previously Freshtel Australia Pty Ltd)
Freshtel Pty Ltd
FSG Infrastructure Pty Ltd (previously Voicedot Networks Pty Ltd)
FSG Construction Pty Ltd (previously Virbiage Pty Ltd)
Field Audit Pty Ltd
Field Solutions Group Pty Ltd
FSG RSP Pty Ltd
Field Solutions Technology Services Pty Ltd
FSG MSP Pty Ltd (previously IP Transit Pty Ltd)

NOTE 27. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

Ownership interest

Principal place of 
business / 
Country of 
incorporation

Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia

2020
%

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

2019
%

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
N/A 

No matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2020 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the 
Group’s operations, the results of those operations, or the Group’s state of affairs in future financial years.

NOTE 28. RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT/(LOSS) AFTER INCOME TAX TO NET CASH FROM 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Profit/(loss) after income tax expense for the year

Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other receivables
Share based payment
Loss on conversion of convertible notes
Increase in trade and other payables
Tax payable/(receivable)
Increase/ (decrease) in annual leave provision

Net cash from operating activities

Consolidated Group

2020
$

2019
$

(217,959)

(534,063)

1,717,956
131,898
137,975
390,405
649,231
(556,823)
(23,047)

1,195,583
206,807
99,788
-
(140,485)
59,787 
57,731 

2,229,636

945,146 

Non-Cash Financing Activities:

During the year the Group converted 1,640,405 convertible notes to share capital. A loss on conversion amounting to 
$390,405 was recognised.

NOTE 29. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

There are no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2019.

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NOTE 30. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Profit/(loss) after income tax attributable to the Owners of Field Solutions Holdings Limited

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Non-cancellable operating leases commitments not capitalised in the financial statements:

Not later than one year
Later than one year but not later than five years
Later than five years
Total

*The 2020 information is presented in accordance with AASB16: Leases. Refer to Note 15 for further information.

The group had no other commitments at 30 June 2020.

NOTE 32. REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS

During the financial year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by Hall Chadwick NSW Pty Ltd, 
the auditor of the Company:

Auditing or review of the financial statements
Taxation services
Total

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Consolidated Group

2020
$

2019
$

(217,959)

(534,063)

Number

Number

443,960,195
495,752,422

425,691,745 
425,691,745

Cents

Cents

(0.050)
(0.040)

(0.120)
(0.110)

Consolidated Group

2020
$

N/A*
N/A*
N/A*
N/A*

2019
$

95,548
287,733
-
383,281

Consolidated Group

2020
$

2019
$

64,000
10,973
74,973

60,000
4,360
64,360

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NOTE 33. COMPANY DETAILS

The registered office and principal place of business of the Company are:

The amounts stated in the financial statements are equivalent to their fair values.

Registered office

KPMG 
Level 2, 33 George Street 
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250 
AUSTRALIA

Principal place of business

Suite 38 
23 Narabang Way 
BELROSE NSW 2085 
AUSTRALIA

NOTE 34. FAIR VALUE

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Directors’ declaration

In the Directors’ opinion:

	n the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001, the Accounting Standards, 

the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements;

	n the attached financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by 

the International Accounting Standards Board as described in note 1 to the financial statements;

	n the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 

2020 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and

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

due and payable.

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

Signed in accordance with a resolution of Directors made pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the Directors

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Director

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FIELD SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ABN 92 111 460 121 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF 
FIELD SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS LIMITED 

Opinion 
We  have  audited  the  financial  report  of  Field  Solutions  Holdings  Limited  and  controlled 
entities (the group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 
30  June  2020,  the  consolidated  statement  of  profit  or  loss  and  other  comprehensive 
income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of 
cash  flows  for  the  year  then  ended,  and  notes  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements, 
including a summary of significant accounting policies and the directors’ declaration. 

In our opinion, the  accompanying  financial report of Field Solutions Holdings Limited  and 
controlled entities  is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 
a. 

giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2020 and of 
its financial performance for the year then ended; and 
complying  with  Australian  Accounting  Standards  and  the  Corporations  Regulations 
2001. 

those  Standards  are 

Basis for Opinion 
We  conducted  our  audit 
in  accordance  with  Australian  Auditing  Standards.  Our 
the  Auditor’s 
responsibilities  under 
further  described 
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. 

in 

We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001 has 
been given to the directors of the Company. 

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

Key Audit Matters 
Key  audit  matters  are  those  matters  that,  in  our  professional  judgement,  were  of  most 
significance  in  our  audit  of  the  financial  report  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2020.  These 
matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in 
forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. 

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Key Audit Matter   

Revenue Recognition (Note 1 and Note 4) 

The  group  has  2  main  categories  of  revenue  streams: 
Communication 
telecommunication 
infrastructure.  

services 

and 

typically  at 

Customers  usually  pay in  advance  for  communications 
services  on  a  monthly  basis, 
the 
commencement  of  the  month.  Customers  typically  pay 
for  hardware  and  other  equipment  at  the  time  of  sale. 
Revenue from the sale of handsets and other equipment 
is  recognised  when  control  of  the  hardware  and  other 
the  customer.  The 
equipment  has 
transactions  price 
the  rate 
stipulated in the contract with the customer. 

to 
is  determined  with  as 

transferred 

In  addition,  the  group  has  engaged  by  a  number  of 
councils  to  assist  with  building  infrastructure  across  a 
number  of  shires.  Contracts  typically  involve  a  number 
of separate performance obligations and the transaction 
price is allocated across these performance obligations.  

How  Our  Audit  Addressed  the  Key  Audit 
Matter 

Our procedures included, amongst others: 

We obtained an understanding of the key controls in 
the revenue recognition cycle. 

We  sample  tested  revenue  transactions  throughout 
the  year  to  ensure  that  revenue  was  measured  and 
recognised  in  accordance  with  AASB  15:  Revenue 
from Contracts with Customers. 

We assessed the appropriateness of the disclosures 
in the financial statements in relation to the revenue. 

The  group  recognised  total  communication  services 
revenue 
telecommunication 
infrastructure revenue of $1,258,820 for the year ended 
30 June 2020.   

$9,360,119 

and 

of 

We focused on this area as a key audit matter given the 
significance of  the  balance  and  that  there  is  a  risk  that 
revenue  may not  be  recognised  in  accordance  with  the 
revenue  recognition  principles  as  set  out  in  AASB  15: 
Revenue from Contracts with Customers. 

Property, Plant and Equipment (Note 9) 

The  group  has  $5,397,914  of  property,  plant  and 
equipment at 30 June 2020. 

Our procedures included amongst others: 

Included  in  the  additions,  the  company  capitalised 
consulting  costs  associated  with  constructing  and 
installing  certain  specialised  assets  during  the  year 
ended 30 June 2020. 

We  focussed  on  this  matter  as  a  key  audit  matter  as 
property,  plant  and  equipment  is  the  most  significant 
asset  of  the  group  and  critical  to  the  operations  of  the 
group. 

We  assessed  the  policies  in  place  for  capitalising 
costs  associated  with  constructing  and  installing 
specialised assets. 

costs 

tested 

supporting 
We 
documentation  and  payroll  records  on  a  sample 
basis. 

capitalised 

to 

We  assessed  the  appropriateness  of  whether  the 
costs  capitalised  were  eligible  to  be  recognised  as 
assets  in  accordance  with  the  accounting  standard 
AASB16: Property, Plant and Equipment. 

We  assessed  the  appropriateness  of  the  disclosures 
in  the  financial  statements  in  relation  to  property, 
plant and equipment. 

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Intangible Assets (Note 10) 

The  group  has  $1,708,725  of  intangible  assets  at  30 
June  2020  which 
is  mainly  comprised  of  costs 
associated  with  development  and  enhancement  of  its 
proprietary technology. 

Included  in  the  additions,  the  company  capitalised 
wages  cost  associated  with  developing  proprietary 
technology during the year ended 30 June 2020. 

We  focussed  on  this  matter  as  a  key  audit  matter  as 
intangibles is a significant asset of the group and critical 
to the operations of the group. 

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How Our Audit Addressed the Key Audit 
Matter 

Our procedures included amongst others: 

We  assessed  the  policies  in  place  for  capitalising 
costs associated with development and enhancement 
of its proprietary technology. 

costs 

tested 

We 
supporting 
documentation  and  payroll  records  on  a  sample 
basis. 

capitalised 

to 

We  assessed  the  appropriateness  of  whether  the 
costs  capitalised  were  eligible  to  be  recognised  as 
assets  in  accordance  with  the  accounting  standards 
AASB 138: Intangible Assets.  

We  assessed  the  appropriateness  of  the  disclosures 
in the financial statements in relation to the intangible 
assets. 

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Information Other than the Financial Report and Auditor’s Report Thereon  
The  directors  are  responsible  for  the  other  information.  The  other  information  comprises  the 
information  included  in  the  Group’s  annual  report  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2020  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. 

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  directors  determine  is  necessary  to  enable  the  preparation  of  the 
financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to 
fraud or error. 

In  preparing  the  financial  report,  the  directors  are  responsible  for  assessing    the  Group’s  ability  to 
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the 
going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease 
operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report 
Our  objectives  are  to  obtain  reasonable  assurance  about  whether  the  financial  report  as a  whole  is 
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error,  and to issue an auditor’s report that 
includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that 
an  audit`  conducted  in  accordance  with 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  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. 

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-  Conclude on the appropriateness of the director’s 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, amongst other matters, the planned scope and timing 
of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control th at 
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  with  the  directors,  we  determine  those  matters  that  were  most 
significant  to  the  audit  of  the  financial  report  of  the  current  period  and  are  therefore  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 matters 
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. 

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Report on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the remuneration report included  in pages 12 to 16 of the directors’ report for the 
year ended 30 June 2020.  

In  our  opinion,  the  remuneration  report  of  Field  Solutions  Holdings  Limited,  for  the  year  ended  30 
June 2020, complies with s 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 s 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. 

Hall Chadwick (NSW) 
Level 40, 2 Park Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 

Sandeep Kumar 

Partner 

Dated: 31 August 2020 

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Field Solutions Holdings Limited

ABN 92 111 460 121

Shareholder information

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The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 30 June 2020.

Equity security holders
Twenty largest quoted equity security holders

The names of the twenty largest security holders of quoted equity securities are listed below:

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CONVERGENT TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PTY LTD
KESTREL GROWTH COMPANIES LTD
HOLDREY PTY LTD 
ELLENKAY PTY LTD 
GBBM PTY LIMITED 
SMC CAPITAL PTY LTD 
MR RICHARD VICTOR GAZAL
RATT SUPERANNUATION PTY LTD 
EXTREME OUTDOOR PTY LTD 
ACTION SUPERANNUATION PTY LTD 
MR RYAN ANTHONY SPILLANE
MR BRUCE MILTON WEISE & MRS BARBARA KATHLEEN WEISE  

CITYSTYLE HOLDINGS PTY LTD 
LIBERTY INVESTING PTY LTD
SOOTHJET PTY LIMITED 
L & H MCGUIRE SUPER PTY LTD 
MARTIN JAMES INVESTMENTS PTY LIMITED 
GECKO TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD 
BASHA NOMINEES PTY LTD 
DTD CAPITAL PTY LTD 
JEC CAPITAL PTY LTD 
SUPER COOPER FUND PTY LTD 
MR MARK ANTHONY BETAR & MRS LYNETTE LEE BETAR 

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Unquoted equity securities
There are no unquoted equity securities.

Substantial holders
Substantial holders in the Company are set out below:

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Ordinary shares

Number held

205,984,536
62,500,000
16,305,136
9,622,020
9,394,334
7,900,000
5,000,000
4,520,000
4,500,000
4,400,000
4,368,691

4,000,000

3,723,162
3,709,443
3,525,666
3,350,000
3,262,575
3,260,408
3,209,016
3,000,000
3,000,000
3,000,000

% total
shares
issued

40.21
12.20
3.18
1.88
1.83
1.54
0.98
0.88
0.88
0.86
0.85

0.78

0.73
0.72
0.69
0.65
0.64
0.64
0.63
0.59
0.59
0.59

374,534,987

73.11

Ordinary shares

Number held

% total
shares
issued

Convergent Technology

205,984,536

40.21

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Registered office
c/- KPMG 
33 George Street 
LAUNCESTON  
TAS 7250 
AUSTRALIA

Principal place of  
business
Suite 38 
23 Narabang Way 
BELROSE NSW 2085 
AUSTRALIA

www.fieldsolutions-group.com