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ARISTO  
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

GUANGXI

VIETNAM

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THAILAND

STAR VEGAS  
RESORT & CLUB

annual report

FULL YEAR STATUTORY ACCOUNTS – 30 JUNE 2015

contents
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From the Chairman  

From the Managing Director  

Board of Directors  

Directors’ Report  

CAMBODIA

Auditor’s Independence Declaration  

Statement of Profit or Loss  
and other Comprehensive Income  

Statement of Financial Position  

Statement of Changes in Equity  

Statement of Cash Flows  

Notes to the Financial Statements  

Directors’ Declaration  

Independent Auditor’s Report to the  
Members of Donaco International Limited  

Shareholder Information  

Corporate Directory  

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of Donaco International Limited will 

be held at Boardroom Pty Limited, Level 12, 225 George Street, 

Sydney NSW 2000 on 26 November 2015 at 2.30pm.

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from the chairman

Following the 
substantial 
transformation  
of your Company, 
we are confident 
that the coming 
financial year will 
generate positive 
results for our 
shareholders.  

Dear Fellow Shareholder

The 2015 financial year has seen  
a dramatic increase in the size and 
scale of your Company.  

The Board and management team 
focused on two key goals during the 
year: driving the growth of the Aristo 
International Hotel in Vietnam, and 
adding value to shareholders through 
corporate activity.

We took a strong step towards the 
first goal in November 2014, when 
the construction of the Aristo was 
completed, and the property received 
its five star certification. After enduring 
some headwinds in the soft opening 
phase, the subsequent marketing  
of the property has shown promising 
signs of growth. We consider the 
Aristo to be our flagship property,  
and it is extremely important to us,  
but it is no longer our major business,  
as noted below.

The second goal was also achieved 
during the year, with the signing in 
January 2015 of a deal to acquire the 
Star Vegas Resort & Club in Cambodia.  
The deal was successfully completed 
on 1 July 2015. The Star Vegas is now 
our largest property, and the deal has 
increased the pro forma revenues  
of your Company by a factor of more 
than five times. It has also provided 
substantial diversification benefits, 
with the Star Vegas serving primarily 
Thai customers, while the Aristo serves 
primarily Chinese customers.  

In order to complete the deal, the 
Company successfully raised $132 
million via a pro rata rights issue. We 
would like to thank shareholders for 
their support of the Company’s strategy.

As a means of clearing the decks prior 
to completing the Star Vegas deal,  
we completed the spin-off of the 
mobile technology business, iSentric, 
into a separate ASX-listed company 

in September 2014. This was followed 
by the sale of our wagering marketing 
business, Way2Bet, in October 
2014. Accordingly the Company no 
longer operates its former Gaming 
Technology businesses.

With the completion of the Star Vegas 
deal on 1 July 2015, the Board was 
expanded through the addition  
of Ham Techatut Sukjaroenkraisri as an 
Executive Director, and Paul Porntat 
Amatavivadhana as a Non-Executive 
Director. These gentlemen have 
substantial experience in  
Thai-facing businesses, and the 
gaming industry in particular, and have 
already added significant value to the 
Board’s deliberations.

Your Board is one of the most 
ethnically and culturally diverse 
boards in the ASX300, with 57% of its 
members having been born, educated 
and now residing in Asia. This 
provides deep and direct experience 
and knowledge of the regions in which 
we operate. According to the 2015 
Watermark Board Diversity Index, 
only 17% of directors on the boards 
of ASX100 companies have similar 
overseas experience and heritage.  
For companies in the ASX100-200,  
the figure is less than 10%.

Further, we have two directors originally 
from Malaysia, and two from Thailand.  
These two countries are amongst 
Australia’s top 10 trading partners, 
but they have minimal representation 
among the ASX200 boards.

Following the substantial 
transformation of your Company, we 
are confident that the coming financial 
year will generate positive results for 
our shareholders.  

Stuart McGregor 
Chairman

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donaco international limited  2015 annual reportdonaco international limited  2015 annual reportfrom the managing director

Dear Fellow Shareholder

In last year’s Annual Report, I stated 
that “we expect to transform and 
expand our business in the year 
ahead”. I am pleased to confirm that 
we have delivered on this promise.

The successful acquisition of the Star 
Vegas Resort & Club has ensured that 
the new financial year has begun very 
brightly for Donaco. The Star Vegas 
has demonstrated the power of its 
diversified revenue streams, with rapid 
growth in turnover and revenue over 
the past 12 months.  

The Star Vegas is a large and high 
quality property, with 385 hotel rooms, 
109 gaming tables,1500 slot machines 
and 57,000 square metres of usable 
building space. It has an enviable 
position in the Poipet gaming market, 
which is the closest legal gaming 
destination to the greater Bangkok 
area and its population of some  
15 million people.

Our marketing strategies for the  
Star Vegas property, and the ongoing 
improvements in the highway linking 
the Star Vegas to Bangkok, will drive 
continuing growth in this business  
in FY16.

In addition, our recent deal with Heng 
Sheng Group, one of Macau’s leading 
junket operators, will bring substantial 
numbers of VIP players from outside 
Thailand to the Star Vegas Resort 
& Club. This deal is expected to 
generate significant additional 
revenues for Donaco in FY16.

The fitout for the new Heng Sheng 
gaming room at the Star Vegas was 
completed very quickly and efficiently, 
which is a testament to the high 
quality and capacity of the Star Vegas 
property, and the professionalism 
of the management team. Our 
relationship with the Heng Sheng 
Group was successfully launched  
in September 2015, with a large 
number of new VIP players visiting  
the property for the first time and 
enjoying the entertainment at 30  
new gaming tables.

The Heng Sheng relationship will 
help us to capture some of the strong 
demand from Chinese tourists visiting 
Cambodia. In the first six months 
of calendar 2015, Chinese tourist 
numbers to Cambodia grew by 22%.  
Many of these visitors are keen to 
enter via the international airport  
at Siem Reap, which provides access 
to the world-famous Angkor Wat 
Archaeological Park. Siem Reap  
is also an easy two-hour drive to  
our Star Vegas property.

The Aristo International Hotel in 
Vietnam is also back on track in recent 
months, after a difficult first year.  
Record levels of visitation and strong 
turnover figures give us confidence 
in the performance of this flagship 
business for the coming year.

Further, we recently signed  
a ground-breaking sponsorship deal  
with Manchester United, which is also 
expected to drive further growth in 
the year ahead, at both the Star Vegas 
and the Aristo. Our appointment as 
the Official Casino Resort Partner of 
Manchester United will drive increased 
positive awareness of both properties 
in the Company’s key target markets, 
and is expected to generate 
significant value for the Company. 

With the expansion of our business, 
we have also expanded the 
capabilities of our senior management 
team. I am pleased that Mr Chong 
Kwong Yang has joined us in the 
role of Chief Financial Officer, after 
consulting to us for 12 months while 
working on the Star Vegas acquisition.  
Mr Richard Na remains as a key 
member of the management team, in 
his capacity as Deputy Chief Executive 
Officer, thus ensuring continuity and 
ongoing depth of management talent.

Our Company now employs some 
1800 people across two major leisure 
and entertainment properties in 
Asia. The capability of this diverse 
workforce gives us a strong base to 
pursue success in these businesses, 
and any others that meet our 
investment criteria.  

While a strong pipeline of investment 
opportunities continues to present 
itself to us, I wish to emphasise that 
we are highly disciplined in our 
approach, and will not pursue any  
deal unless it provides good returns  
to shareholders. We are confident that 
the Star Vegas deal will be proven to 
meet these criteria. 

Joey Lim 
Managing Director and  
Chief Executive Officer 

We recently 
signed a  
ground-breaking 
sponsorship deal 
with Manchester 
United, which is 
expected to drive 
further growth in 
the year ahead.

OFFICIAL CASINO  
RESORT PARTNER

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donaco international limited  2015 annual reportdonaco international limited  2015 annual reportstuart james mcgregor  
B. Com, LLB, MBA

joey lim keong yew 
B. Computer Science

Non-Executive Chairman

Over the past 30 years, Mr McGregor 
has had a wide-ranging business 
career with active involvement across 
the Australasian and Asian Region. 
In business, he has been Company 
Secretary of Carlton United Breweries, 
Managing Director of Cascade 
Brewery Company Ltd in Tasmania 
and Managing Director of San Miguel 
Brewery Hong Kong Ltd, a publicly 
listed Hong Kong-based company 
with subsidiary businesses in China. 
In the public sector, he served as 
Chief of Staff to a Minister for Industry 
and Commerce in the Federal 
Government, and as Chief Executive 
of the Tasmanian Government’s 
economic development agency.

Other current directorships:  
EBOS Group Limited (ASX: EBO)

Former directorships (last three years): 
None

Special responsibilities:  
Member of the Audit and Risk 
Management Committee and the 
Nominations, Remuneration and 
Corporate Governance Committee

Interests in shares:  
347,235 ordinary shares

Interests in options: None

Managing Director and  
Chief Executive Officer

Mr J Lim is the Managing Director 
and Chief Executive Officer of 
Donaco International Limited. He is 
also a director of Malahon Securities 
Limited, a stock brokerage company 
founded in 1984, and is a member 
and participant of the Hong Kong 
Exchange. He is also the principal of 
the Slingshot Group of Companies, 
which are investment companies 
based in Hong Kong. Relevant 
experience includes: working as an 
executive director to M3 Technologies 
(Asia) Bhd where he was responsible 
for strategic investments and 
corporate affairs; working at VXL 
Capital, China, a company whose 
business was focused on investing 
in and restructuring companies in 
Malaysia, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong 
Kong; and working as Project Manager 
for Glaxo Wellcome, London, UK.

Other current directorships: None

Former directorships (last three years): 
None

Special responsibilities: None

Interests in shares:  
264,358,496  ordinary shares

Interests in options:  
913,843 unlisted employee options

benedict paul reichel 
BA, LLB (Hons), LLM (Hons)

benjamin lim keong hoe 
B. International Business

Executive Director, Group General 
Counsel, Company Secretary

Mr Reichel is an executive and 
company director in the gaming, 
media and technology sectors, with 
more than 20 years’ experience 
in major Australian listed public 
companies and law firms. Mr Reichel 
held the position of Chief Executive 
Officer and Managing Director of 
the Company (then called Two Way 
Limited) from July 2007 to January 
2012, and has remained on the Board 
since then. Previously, Mr Reichel was 
General Counsel of Tab Limited,  
a $2 billion ASX listed company with 
operations in wagering, gaming and 
media. Prior to that, he was General 
Counsel of racing broadcaster  
Sky Channel Pty Limited, and held 
a number of executive positions at 
Publishing and Broadcasting Limited.

Non-Executive Director

Mr B Lim is a director of Donaco 
Singapore Pte Ltd, and a major 
shareholder of Genting Development 
Sdn Bhd, a substantial property 
development business in Malaysia. 
He has a Bachelors Degree in 
International Business with Design 
Management from Regent Business 
School, United Kingdom.

Other current directorships: None

Former directorships (last three years): 
None

Special responsibilities:  
Member of the Audit and Risk 
Management Committee and the 
Nominations, Remuneration and 
Corporate Governance Committee

Interests in shares:  
144,791,200  ordinary shares

Other current directorships: None

Interests in options: None

Former directorships (last three years): 
None

Special responsibilities: None

Interests in shares:  
321,150 ordinary shares

Interests in options:  
660,608 unlisted employee options

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donaco international limited  2015 annual reportdonaco international limited  2015 annual reportboard of directorsrobert andrew hines 
(appointed 1 November 2013)

Non-Executive Director

Mr Hines is one of Australia’s leading 
gaming and wagering executives.  
As CEO of Racing Victoria Limited from 
2008 to 2012, he led and managed 
the Victorian racing industry through a 
period of substantial change. Mr Hines 
also held CEO roles at Jupiters Limited 
(2000 to 2004), which was acquired by 
Tabcorp; and AWA Limited (1997 to 
2000), which was acquired by Jupiters. 
From 2005 to 2008, he was CEO UK 
and Europe for Vecommerce Limited, 
a natural language speech recognition 
company providing services to 
wagering operators. Mr Hines currently 
holds the positions of Non-Executive 
Director with Sportsbet Australia Pty 
Ltd; Group Chairman CEO Circle; 
and Non-executive Director of the 
Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation.

Other current directorships: None

Former directorships (last three years): 
None

Special responsibilities:  
Chair of the Audit and Risk 
Management Committee and Chair  
of the Nominations, Remuneration 
and Corporate Governance Committee

Interests in shares:  
110,714 ordinary shares

Interests in options: None 

ham techatut 
sukjaroenkraisri 
(appointed 1 July 2015)  

BSc Chemical Engineering

Executive Director

Mr Sukjaroenkraisri is Vice President, 
Casino at Star Vegas Casino & Resorts 
Co, Ltd. He has more than eight  
years’ experience in gaming and 
casino management. In his role at  
Star Vegas, one of Cambodia’s largest 
and most successful casino resorts,  
Mr Sukjaroenkraisri has been 
responsible for developing the model 
for the slot machine business. This has 
become one of the most successful 
and profitable businesses for Star Vegas, 
and has helped to put Star Vegas into 
its current leadership position in the 
Cambodian gaming market.

Other current directorships: None

Former directorships (last three years): 
None

Special responsibilities: None

Interests in shares: 73,599,764  
ordinary shares

Interests in options: None

paul porntat 
amatavivadhana 
(appointed 1 July 2015)  

MSc Management Science,  
BA Finance and Banking

Non-Executive Director

Mr Amatavivadhana is a founding 
principal and the CEO of Infinite 
Capital, a successful boutique corporate 
advisory firm based in Bangkok. 
He has considerable experience in 
mergers and acquisitions, corporate 
restructuring and capital raisings.
Mr Amatavivadhana is currently an 
independent director at Sansiri 
Plc, one of the largest real estate 
developers in Thailand, which is listed on 
the Stock Exchange of Thailand. His 
previous roles include senior positions 
at Ayudhya Securities Plc (Managing 
Director); Ploenchit Advisory Co Ltd 
(Assistant Managing Director); UOB 
KayHian Securities (Thailand) Ltd; BNP 
Paribas Peregrine Securities (Thailand) 
Ltd and Securities One Plc. 

Other current directorships:  
Sansiri Plc (SET: SIRI)

Former directorships (last three years): 
None

Special responsibilities: None.

Interests in shares: None 

Interests in options: None 

‘Other current directorships’ and ‘Former directorships (last three years)’ quoted above  
are directorships for listed entities only, and exclude directorships of all other types of entities, unless otherwise stated.

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donaco international limited  2015 annual reportdonaco international limited  2015 annual reportboard of directors 
directors’ report

The directors present their report, 
together with the financial statements, 
on the consolidated entity (referred to 
hereafter as the ‘consolidated entity’) 
consisting of Donaco International 
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 2015.

directors

The following persons were directors 
of Donaco International Limited 
during the whole of the financial year 
and up to the date of this report, 
unless otherwise stated:

Stuart James McGregor – Chairman

Joey Lim Keong Yew

Benedict Paul Reichel

Benjamin Lim Keong Hoe

Robert Andrew Hines

Ham Techatut Sukjaroenkraisri 
(appointed 1 July 2015)

Paul Porntat Amatavivadhana 
(appointed 1 July 2015)

principal activities

During the financial year the 
principal continuing activities of the 
consolidated entity consisted of:

•  operation of a hotel and casino  

in northern Vietnam; 

•  operation and development  

of gaming technology, including 
mobile payment gateways; and

•  acquisition and disposal  

of businesses.

dividends

There were no dividends to 
shareholders paid, recommended or 
declared during the current or previous 
financial year. A dividend was paid by 
the Lao Cai International Hotel Joint 
Venture Company to non-controlling 
interests (the Vietnamese Government) 
in the previous financial year. The 
consolidated entity’s dividend policy 
is unchanged from that set out in the 

prospectus dated 13 December 2012, 
which stated: The Company intends 
to pay dividends to Shareholders in 
the future subject to the availability of 
sufficient profits and franking credits 
and subject to the Company’s then 
current working capital requirements 
and growth plans. Shareholders should 
note that the payment of dividends  
is not guaranteed.

review of operations and 
financial results
The loss for the consolidated entity 
after providing for income tax and 
non-controlling interest amounted  
to $2,928,075 (30 June 2014: profit  
of $6,793,403).

The primary focus of the Board and 
management team during FY15 was 
to complete the successful acquisition 
of the Star Vegas Resort & Club in 
Cambodia, which took place on 
1 July 2015. Accordingly the FY15 
statutory results include only the 
Aristo International Hotel, which as 
at the date of this report represents 
approximately 15% of the Company’s 
overall business, in terms of net 
(reported) revenue. 

Aristo International Hotel – 
performance summary 
The performance of the Aristo 
International Hotel was affected by  
a number of specific factors during 
the year. The property was in soft 
opening mode until November 2014, 
with not all facilities available. Further, 
the performance of the property in the 
December half was adversely affected 
by China’s travel warning for Vietnam, 
the Soccer World Cup, and an 
earthquake in the Aristo’s main target 
market of Yunnan Province. 

Despite these factors, the Aristo saw 
steady increases in casino visitation, 
which grew by 28% over the year, 
and in gaming turnover. Table game 
turnover grew by 17% in Australian 
dollar terms, while slot machine 
turnover grew by 294%. Normalised 
results show operating revenue grew 
by 51%, while earnings before interest, 

tax, depreciation and amortisation 
(EBITDA) grew by 67%. 

Normalised results adjust the revenue 
received from the VIP table games 
business, by applying a theoretical 
win rate of 2.85% to VIP rolling 
chip turnover. This provides a more 
accurate guide to the underlying 
operating performance of the VIP 
table games business, which can 
experience significant volatility over 
shorter periods. The theoretical 
win rate for VIP baccarat in Asia is 
generally accepted to range between 
2.7% and 3.0% of rolling chip turnover. 
The Company normalises its revenue 
from VIP table games in the middle of 
this range, at 2.85%, in line with other 
Asian casino operators.   

Actual results at the Aristo were 
affected by a below theoretical win 
rate of 1.93% on VIP table games. 
The VIP win rate at the Aristo has 
been closely monitored by the 
Board and management team. This 
process of scrutiny has included the 
engagement of external consultants, 
who have confirmed that while some 
processes could be tightened (and 
this has been addressed), the low win 
rate simply comes down to the luck 
factor. With the Aristo having a heavy 
concentration of VIP players, the 
business in FY15 lacked the spread  
of smaller players required to counter 
the effects of a significant win by  
a VIP player. Management is working  
to address this issue via marketing 
plans to attract more main hall players. 

Increases in operating expenses at 
the Aristo International Hotel primarily 
relate to the increased scale of 
operations at the new property, which 
opened in May 2014. The workforce 
was scaled up from 420 staff at the 
start of FY14, to 850 staff at the start 
of FY15. Staff numbers were scaled 
down to 800 during the year, but 
due to recent increases in business 
activity and visitation, have again been 
increased to 850.

The increase in cost of sales relates 
to food and beverage consumables, 

driven by the 149% increase in food 
and beverage revenues during the 
year. Property costs (housekeeping 
items etc.) also increased, due to the 
994% increase in accommodation 
revenues during the year. 

Other developments 

The Gaming Technology businesses 
were successfully sold during the year. 
The primary business was iSentric Sdn 
Bhd, a successful mobile commerce 
business based in Kuala Lumpur. The 
spin-off of iSentric was completed on 
23 September 2014, when iSentric 
Limited listed on the ASX under the 
code ‘ICU’. The other main Gaming 
Technology business was Way2Bet Pty 
Limited, which operated the Company’s 
wagering marketing portal in Australia. 
This business was sold on 31 October 
2014. As a result of these disposals, 
both iSentric and Way2Bet have been 
treated as discontinuing operations  
in the FY15 statutory accounts.

significant changes in the 
state of affairs

On 26 February 2014, the Company 
announced that it planned to spin 
off its mobile technology business, 
iSentric Sdn Bhd, into a new company 
separately listed on the ASX. A binding 
Share Sale Agreement to implement 
the transaction was signed with OMI 
Holdings Limited on 9 May 2014. 
The agreed value for the sale was 
$12,000,000 in ordinary fully paid 
shares in OMI, which were distributed 
to Donaco shareholders in specie.

The transaction was completed 
on 23 September 2014, when OMI 
Holdings Limited changed its name to 
iSentric Limited and iSentric Limited 
was requoted on the ASX under 
the code ‘ICU’. Donaco distributed 
its shares in the newly listed entity 
to Donaco shareholders in specie 
on 16 September 2014. Donaco 
shareholders with a minimum of 
19,206 shares on the record date 
of 12 September 2014 received 
approximately 0.13 iSentric shares

for each Donaco share. Holders 
of fewer Donaco shares had their 
entitlements sold, and received the 
proceeds of sale (less costs) in cash. 
No impairment loss was recognised 
on the reclassification of iSentric  
to a discontinued operation.  
On 31 October 2014, Way2Bet Pty 
Ltd, a subsidiary of the Company 
that managed the Company’s online 
wagering marketing business, was 
sold to Punters Paradise Pty Limited. 
The net proceeds of sale to the 
Company were $450,000.

There were no other significant 
changes in the state of affairs of 
the consolidated entity during the 
financial year.

matters subsequent to the 
end of the financial year

The ultimate parent company, Donaco 
International Limited (DNA), entered 
into a share sale agreement on 23 
January 2015, supplemental share 
sale agreement on 22 May 2015, and 
amending and restating deed on 18 
June 2015 (the ‘Sale and Purchase 
Agreements’) with independent third 
parties for the acquisition of the 100% 
equity interests in DNA Star Vegas Co., 
Ltd (‘DNA Star’) for a consideration 
of USD360 million. DNA Star is 
principally engaged in operation of 
a casino business in Cambodia. The 
consideration to be paid by DNA to 
the vendor was made by:

 1. Deposit of USD5 million within 14 
days of execution of the share sale 
agreement, which occurred in FY15. 

2. USD135 million to be paid on 
completion date of acquisition.

3. USD120 million by issuing 

consideration shares in DNA on the 
completion date of acquisition.

4. USD100 million to be paid to an 

account or held in escrow in favour 
of the vendor.

According to the nomination 
letter signed on 22 June 2015, 
DNA nominated its wholly-owned 

subsidiary, Donaco Hong Kong 
Limited (‘DHK’), to be the registered 
owner of DNA Star and vested unto 
DHK all of the rights, titles and interest 
in DNA Star under and/or pursuant  
to the Sale and Purchase Agreement. 

The acquisition was completed on 1 July 
2015. Consequent on the completion 
of the acquisition, applicable legal 
and consultancy fees of $10,444,225 
were expensed and paid in the month 
of July 2015. As part payment for the 
acquisition, a term loan of USD100 
million from Mega International 
Commercial Bank Co, Ltd of Taiwan 
was drawn down on 1 July 2015, and 
the proceeds paid to the vendor.

Pursuant to a detailed valuation report 
and purchase price allocation report 
dated 22 January 2015 prepared by 
Colliers International Hong Kong 
Limited and its related party, Colliers 
International Thailand, the fair value 
of the business acquired by DNA was 
USD411.2 million. Since the price paid 
was USD360 million, this valuation 
would require the acquisition to be 
treated as a bargain purchase, which 
would require the excess of USD51.2 
million to be recorded as a positive 
income amount in the Company’s 
income statement.

However the directors have decided 
to take a more conservative approach 
to the valuation, and will continue to 
evaluate the business and the assets 
acquired in more detail over the next 12 
months, before deciding whether to treat 
the acquisition as a bargain purchase.

As a result of the successful acquisition 
of the Star Vegas Resort & Club 
on 1 July 2015, the FY15 statutory 
results relate only to the Company’s 
pre-existing business, the Aristo 
International Hotel in Vietnam. Based 
on unaudited Star Vegas management 
accounts for FY15, the Aristo now 
represents approximately 15% of the 
Company’s overall business, in terms 
of net (reported) revenue.

Unaudited management accounts 
for FY15 show that the Star Vegas 

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donaco international limited  2015 annual reportdonaco international limited  2015 annual reportachieved actual net revenue of $92.66 
million, and earnings before interest, 
tax, depreciation and amortisation 
(EBITDA) of $70.22 million, with net 
profit after tax (NPAT) of $65.4 million. 
Normalised results show revenue  
of $100.82 million, EBITDA of $78.39 
million, and NPAT of $73.56 million.

In order to provide working capital for 
the consolidated entity, a term loan 
facility in the amount of USD20 million 
from OL Master Limited was drawn 
down on 7 July 2015.

No other matter or circumstance 
has arisen since 30 June 2015 that 
has significantly affected, or may 
significantly affect, the consolidated 
entity’s operations, the results of 
those operations, or the consolidated 
entity’s state of affairs in future 
financial years.

likely developments, business 
strategies and prospects

The Company operates leisure and 
entertainment businesses across the 
Asia Pacific region.

Our largest business is the Star Vegas 
Resort & Club, a successful casino and 
hotel complex in Poipet, Cambodia, 
on the border with Thailand. Star 
Vegas was established in 1999, and  
is the largest and highest quality of 
the Poipet casino hotels. The property 
has more than 100 gaming tables, 
more than 1400 slot machines and 385 
hotel rooms.

Our flagship business is the Aristo 
International Hotel, a successful 
boutique casino in northern Vietnam, 
located on the border with Yunnan 
Province, China. Established in 2002, 
the property has recently been 
expanded to a brand new five star 
resort complex with 400 hotel rooms. 
Donaco is a pioneer casino operator 
in Vietnam and owns a 95% interest  
in the business, in a joint venture with 
the Government of Vietnam.

The operation and marketing 
of both of these properties will 
underpin our growth during the 
next 12 months. Our strategy is to 
take advantage of the demand for 
leisure and entertainment in the 
Asia Pacific region, and to leverage 
the experience of the Board and 
management in the gaming sector. 
This will complement the growth 
at the expanded casinos in both 
Cambodia and Vietnam, and provide 
for diversification. 

Material risks to this strategy include 
those affecting listed entities 
generally, and companies operating 
in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam 
generally. These risks include the 
possibility of adverse macroeconomic 
developments, such as exchange 
rate declines; cross-border disputes; 
or terrorist attacks affecting the 
Company’s key target markets. Other 
material risks include the possibility of 
adverse regulatory change affecting 
casino operators, such as changes in 

tax rates, and the possibility of breach 
of licences or legislation. These risks 
are carefully monitored by the Board 
and management team. These key 
risks should not be taken as the only 
risks that may affect the Company’s 
operations, and many risks are 
outside the control of the Board and 
management team.

Except as noted above, information 
on likely developments in the 
operations of the consolidated entity 
and the expected results of operations 
have not been included in this report 
because the directors believe it would 
be likely to result in unreasonable 
prejudice to the consolidated entity.

environmental regulation

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

company secretary

Benedict Paul Reichel is an Executive 
Director and the Company Secretary. 
His qualifications and experience are 
set out above under ‘Board of Directors’.

meetings of directors

The number of meetings of the 
Company’s Board of Directors (‘the 
Board’) and of each Board committee 
held during the year ended 30 June 
2015, and the number of meetings 
attended by each director were:

Full Board

Audit and Risk  
Management Committee

Nominations, 
Remuneration and Corporate  
Governance Committee

ATTENDED

HELD

ATTENDED

HELD

ATTENDED

HELD

Stuart James McGregor

Joey Lim Keong Yew

Benedict Paul Reichel

Benjamin Lim Keong Hoe

Robert Andrew Hines

12

12

12

9

12

12

12

12

12

12

2

–

–

2

2

2

–

–

2

2 

2

–

–

2

2 

2

–

–

2

2 

‘Held’: represents the number of meetings held during the time the director held office or was a member of the  
relevant committee.

renumeration report (audited)

remuneration report 
(audited)

The remuneration report details 
the key management personnel 
remuneration arrangements for  
the consolidated entity, 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:

•  Principles used to determine the 

nature and amount of remuneration

•  Details of remuneration

•  Share-based compensation

•  Additional information

•  Additional disclosures relating  
to key management personnel.

Principles used to determine  
the nature and amount  
of remuneration

The objective of the consolidated 
entity’s executive reward framework 
is to ensure reward for performance 
is competitive and appropriate for 
the results delivered. The framework 
aligns executive reward with the 
achievement of strategic objectives 
and the creation of value for 
shareholders, and conforms 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:

•  competitiveness and 

reasonableness

•  acceptability to shareholders

•  performance linkage/alignment  

of executive compensation

•  transparency.

The performance of the consolidated 
entity depends on the quality  
of its directors and executives.  
The remuneration philosophy is  
to attract and retain high quality 
personnel, and motivate them  
to achieve high performance.

The Board has an established 
Nominations, Remuneration and 
Corporate Governance Committee, 
consisting only of non-executive 
directors, with a majority of 
independent directors. It is primarily 
responsible for setting the overall  
remuneration policy and guidelines for 
the Company, and its functions include:   

•  reviewing and recommending to the 
Board for approval, the Company’s 
general approach towards 
remuneration, and to oversee the 
development and implementation 
of remuneration programs;  

•  reviewing and recommending to 
the Board for approval, corporate 
goals and objectives relevant to 
the remuneration of the Managing 
Director/Chief Executive Officer, 
and evaluating the performance 
of the Managing Director/Chief 
Executive Officer in light of those 
goals and objectives;  

•  reviewing and recommending to the 
Board for approval, remuneration 
programs applicable to the 
Company executives, and ensuring 
that these programs differ from the 
structure of remuneration for non-
executive directors; and 

•  reviewing the remuneration of 
non-executive directors, and 
ensuring that the structure of non-
executive directors’ remuneration 
is clearly distinguished from 
that of executives by ensuring 
that non-executive directors are 
remunerated by way of fees, do not 
participate in schemes designed 
for the remuneration of executives, 
do not receive options or bonus 
payments, and are not provided 
with retirement benefits other than 
statutory superannuation. 

In consultation with external 
remuneration consultants when 
necessary (refer to the section ‘Use of 
Remuneration Consultants’ below), 
the Nominations, Remuneration 
and Corporate Governance 
Committee has structured an 
executive remuneration framework 
that is market competitive and 
complementary to the reward strategy 
of the consolidated entity.

The remuneration framework is 
aligned to shareholders’ interests:

•  has economic profit as a core 
component of plan design

•  focuses on sustained growth  

in shareholder wealth, consisting 
of growth in share price, and 
delivering constant or increasing 
return on assets as well as focusing 
the executive on key non-financial 
drivers of value

•  attracts and retains high  

calibre executives.

The remuneration framework  
is also aligned to program 
participants’ interests:

•  rewards capability and experience

•  reflects competitive reward 

for contribution to growth in 
shareholder wealth

•  provides a clear structure for 

earning rewards.

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

In accordance with best practice 
corporate governance, the structures of 
remuneration for non-executive directors 
and for executives are separate.

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remuneration
Fees and payments to non-
executive directors reflect the 
demands that are made on, and 
the responsibilities of, the directors. 
Non-executive directors’ fees and 
payments are reviewed annually by 
the Nominations, Remuneration and 
Corporate Governance Committee. 
The Nominations, Remuneration and 
Corporate Governance Committee 
may, from time to time, receive advice 
from independent remuneration 
consultants to ensure non-executive 
directors’ fees and payments are 
appropriate and in line with the market.  

There are no bonuses payable to non-
executive directors, and there are no 
termination payments for non-executive 
directors on retirement from office, 
other than statutory superannuation 
entitlements. Non-executive directors 
are not granted options. 

ASX Listing Rules require that the 
aggregate of non-executive directors’ 
remuneration be determined 
periodically by a general meeting. The 
most recent determination was at the 
2013 Annual General Meeting, where 
the shareholders approved a maximum 
aggregate remuneration of $750,000 
per annum, including statutory 
superannuation contributions.

Executive remuneration
The consolidated entity’s 
remuneration policy is to ensure that 
executive remuneration packages 
properly reflect a person’s duties 
and responsibilities, and that 
remuneration is competitive in 
attracting, retaining and motivating 
executives of the highest calibre.  
As a result, remuneration packages 
for the Managing Director/Chief 
Executive Officer and senior 
executives include both fixed and 
performance-based remuneration. 
Base salary is determined by 
considering the scope of the 
executive’s responsibility, importance 
to the business, competitiveness in 
the market, and assessed potential. 

The total remuneration package for 
executives includes superannuation 
and other non-cash benefits to reflect 
the total employment cost to the 
Company, inclusive of any fringe 
benefits tax.

The executive remuneration and reward 
framework has four components:

•  base pay and non-monetary 

benefits

•  short-term performance incentives

•  long-term incentives, currently 

consisting of the grant of options

•  other remuneration such as super-
annuation and long service leave.

The combination of these 
components comprises the executive’s 
total remuneration.

Fixed remuneration, consisting 
of base salary, superannuation 
and non-monetary benefits (if 
any), is reviewed annually by the 
Nominations, Remuneration and 
Corporate Governance Committee, 
based on individual and business unit 
performance, the overall performance 
of the consolidated entity and 
comparable market remuneration.

Executives may receive their fixed 
remuneration in the form of cash or 
other fringe benefits (for example 
motor vehicle benefits) where it does 
not create any additional costs to 
the consolidated entity and provides 
additional value to the executive.

The short-term incentive (‘STI’) 
program is designed to align the 
targets of executives with the targets 
of the consolidated entity. STI 
payments are granted to executives 
based on the achievement of 
specific annual targets and key 
performance indicators (‘KPIs’). During 
FY15, applicable KPIs related to 
achievement of corporate objectives, 
specifically the successful acquisition 
of the Star Vegas Resort & Club, and 
the successful raising of $132 million 
to enable the consolidated entity to 
achieve its objectives.

The long-term incentive (‘LTI’) 
program currently consists of 
participation in the Company’s option 
plan. Options are awarded on an 
annual basis, ensuring that at any 
given time, the executives have at 
risk a number of plans, with different 
vesting periods and amounts. This 
also helps to smooth out both the risk 
and the cash flow for the Company 
and for executives. The option 
plan was established pursuant to 
shareholder approval given at the 
Annual General Meeting held on  
21 November 2013.

Consolidated entity performance 
and link to remuneration
Remuneration for certain executives 
is directly linked to performance of 
the consolidated entity. Bonus and 
incentive payments are dependent 
on defined KPIs being met and are 
at the discretion of the Nominations, 
Remuneration and Corporate 
Governance Committee.  

The section headed ‘Additional 
Information’ below provides information 
on the improvement in revenue, 
earnings, share price and market 
capitalisation for the Consolidated 
Entity over the past three years.

The increase of 50% in the 
consolidated entity’s market 
capitalisation is directly attributable to 
the successful acquisition of the Star 
Vegas Resort & Club on 1 July 2015.  
This has increased the Company’s 
revenues by a factor of 5.4 times, 
based on unaudited management 
accounts for the Star Vegas in FY15.  
This has transformed the size and 
scale of the consolidated entity.

The Nominations, Remuneration and 
Corporate Governance Committee is 
of the opinion that the expansion of 
the size and scale of the consolidated 
entity’s business during the year can 
be attributed in part to the adoption 
of performance-based compensation, 
and is satisfied with the upwards trend 
in shareholder wealth. The Committee 
also considers that the remuneration 
framework in place will continue 

to increase shareholder wealth if 
maintained over the coming years, 
subject to any adjustments that are 
necessary or desirable to reflect the 
Company’s growth.

Use of remuneration consultants
The consolidated entity did not 
engage remuneration consultants 
during the financial year ended 
30 June 2015. Recommendations 
received from remuneration 
consultants in prior years were 
implemented during the year. 

An agreed set of protocols is put 
in place at the time of engaging 
remuneration consultants, to 
ensure that any remuneration 
recommendations are free from undue 
influence from key management 
personnel. The Board is satisfied that 
there was no undue influence.

Voting and comments made at the 
Company’s 2014 Annual General 
Meeting (‘AGM’)
At the AGM held on 25 November 
2014, 78.85% of the eligible votes 
received supported the adoption of 
the remuneration report for the year 
ended 30 June 2014. Eligible votes 
received represented approximately 
23% of the total voting power in 
the Company at that time. The 
company did not receive any specific 
feedback at the AGM regarding its 
remuneration practices.

Details of remuneration

Amounts of remuneration
Details of the remuneration of key 
management personnel of the 
consolidated entity are set out in the 
following tables.

The key management personnel  
of the consolidated entity consisted 
of the following directors of Donaco 
International Limited:

•  Stuart James McGregor –  

Non-Executive Director and Chairman

•  Joey Lim Keong Yew – Managing 

Director and Chief Executive Officer

•  Benedict Paul Reichel –  

Executive Director, Group General 
Counsel and Company Secretary

•  Benjamin Lim Keong Hoe –  

Non-Executive Director

•  Robert Andrew Hines  

(appointed 1 November 2013) – 
Non-Executive Director

•  Ham Techatut Sukjaroenkraisri  

(appointed 1 July 2015) –  
Executive Director

•  Paul Porntat Amatavivadhana 
(appointed 1 July 2015) –  
Non-Executive Director 

And the following persons:

•  Richard Na Chun Wee –  
Deputy Group CEO  
and Chief Financial Officer 

•  Kenny Goh Kwey Biaw –  

Deputy Chief Financial Officer  
and CEO of Donaco Singapore

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Short-term benefits

Post-
employment 
benefits

Long-term 
benefits

Share-based 
payments

CASH SALARY 
AND FEES

BONUS

NON-
MONETARY

SUPER-
ANNUATION

LEAVE 
ENTITLEMENTS

EQUITY- 
SETTLED

2015

$

Non-Executive Directors
S J McGregor

155,606

Lim K H

R A Hines

144,792

137,300

$

–

–

–

Executive Directors
Lim K Y

B P Reichel

514,088

219,716

163,293 

50,000 

Other key management personnel
Na C W

342,075 

Goh K B

154,746  

108,796

46,152

1,668,243 

368,241 

2014

$

Non-Executive Directors
S J McGregor

139,737

Lim K H

R A Hines

G N Tan (resigned 
6 September 2013)

Mak S W (resigned 
23 December 2013)

131,172

91,533

13,500

61,636

Executive Directors
Lim K Y

B P Reichel

432,868

190,000

Other key management personnel
Na C W

288,578

Goh K B

118,055

$

–

–

–

–

–

72,145

33,334

48,096

19,676

648,931

81,931

$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

$

14,783

–

13,044

–

25,623

–

–

$

–

–

–

–

7,600

–

–

TOTAL

$

170,389

144,792

150,344

$

–

–

–

160,187 

112,301 

837,488 

415,240 

327,131 

224,561 

778,002 

425,459 

53,450 

7,600 

824,180 

2,921,714 

$

12,926

–

8,467

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

–

–

–

21,014

3,846

–

–

–

–

42,407

3,846

$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

$

152,663

131,172

100,000

13,500

61,636

505,013

248,194

336,674

137,731

1,686,583 

The proportion of remuneration linked to performance and the fixed proportion are as follows:

NAME

2015

2014

2015

2014

2015

2014

Fixed remuneration

At risk – STI

At risk – LTI

Non-Executive Directors
S J McGregor

Lim K H

R A Hines

G N Tan

Mak S W

Executive Directors
Lim K Y

B P Reichel

100%

100%

100%

-%

-%

61%

53%

Other key management personnel
Na C W

44%

Goh K B

36%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

86%

87%

86%

86%

-%

-%

-%

-%

-%

19%

12%

14%

11%

-%

-%

-%

-%

-%

14%

13%

14%

14%

-%

-%

-%

-%

-%

20%

35%

42%

53%

-%

-%

-%

-%

-%

-%

-%

-%

-%

The proportion of the cash bonus paid/payable or forfeited is as follows:

Cash bonus paid/payable

Cash bonus forfeited

NAME

Executive Directors
Lim K Y

B P Reichel

Other key management personnel
Na C W

Goh K B

2015

100%

100%

100%

100%

2014

100%

100%

100%

100%

2015

2014

-%

-%

-%

-%

-%

-%

-%

-%

Criteria for performance-based 
remuneration 
The short-term incentive (‘STI’) 
program is designed to align the 
targets of executives with the targets 
of the consolidated entity. STI 
payments are granted to executives 
based on specific annual targets and 
key performance indicators (‘KPIs’) 
being achieved. The Board, advised by 
the Nominations, Remuneration and 
Corporate Governance Committee, 
applied these criteria in determining 
the award of performance-based 
remuneration during the year.  

Performance-based bonuses were 
paid on 1 October 2014, with the total 
amounts set out in the tables above.  

These bonuses related to performance 
during FY14. The relevant criteria for 
award of these bonuses included the 
fact that during FY14, the Company’s 
share price increased by a multiple of 
2.65 times (an increase of 165%), and 
the Company’s market capitalisation 
increased by a multiple of 3.28 times 
(an increase of 228%), as well as the 
successful raising of $100 million  
to enable the Company to pursue  
its objectives. 

During FY15, applicable KPIs related 
to the achievement of corporate 
objectives, specifically the successful 
acquisition of the Star Vegas Resort 
& Club, and the successful raising 
of $132 million to enable the 

consolidated entity to pursue  
its objectives.

Service agreements 

Remuneration and other terms 
of employment for the Managing 
Director, Chief Financial Officer 
and the other key management 
personnel are formalised in contracts 
of employment. The service 
agreements specify the components 
of remuneration, benefits and notice 
periods. The specified executives 
are employed under contracts with 
no fixed term. The Company may 
terminate the contracts immediately 
if the executive is guilty of serious 
misconduct or wilful neglect of 

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terminate the contracts by giving 
three months’ notice or paying three 
months’ salary (in the case of Mr Lim, 
Mr Na and Mr Goh), or six months (in 
the case of Mr Reichel). In the case 

of Mr Lim and Mr Na, termination for 
any reason other than just cause will 
result in a termination payment of 24 
months’ base salary.

Share-based compensation

Issue of shares
Details of shares issued to directors and 
other key management personnel as 
part of compensation during the year 
ended 30 June 2015 are set out below:

Name

Date

Lim K Y

B P Reichel

Na C W

Goh K B

1 October 2014

1 October 2014

1 October 2014

1 October 2014

Shares

115,116

50,556

76,744

31,395

Issue price

$0.989

$0.989

$0.989

$0.989

$

113,849 

50,000 

75,899 

31,050 

Approval for the issue of these shares was obtained pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 10.14.

Options
The terms and conditions of each grant of options over ordinary shares affecting remuneration of directors and other key 
management personnel in this financial year or future reporting years are as follows:

Grant date

1 July 2014

1 July 2014

1 July 2014

Vesting date and 
exercisable date

1 July 2014

1 July 2015

1 July 2016

Expiry date

Exercise price

Fair value per option 
at grant date

1 July 2016

1 July 2017

1 July 2018

$0.590

$0.590

$0.590

$0.491

$0.560

$0.616

Options granted carry no dividend or voting rights.

Approval for the issue of these options was obtained pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 10.14. 

The number of options over ordinary shares granted to and vested by directors and other key management personnel  
as part of compensation during the year ended 30 June 2015 are set out below:

Name

Lim K Y

B P Reichel

Na C W

Goh K B

Number of options 
granted during the 
year 2015

Number of options 
granted during the 
year 2014

Number of options 
vested during the  
year 2015

Number of options 
vested during the  
year 2014

407,371

407,372

1,585,594

1,210,174

–

–

–

–

152,466

152,468

550,766

410,258

–

–

–

–

Values of options over ordinary shares granted, exercised and lapsed for directors and other key management personnel  
as part of compensation during the year ended 30 June 2015 are set out below:

Name

Value of options granted 
during the year 

Value of options exercised 
during the year 

Value of options lapsed 
during the year 

Lim K Y

B P Reichel

Na C W

Goh K B

$

224,400

224,400

878,445

671,645

$

–

–

–

–

#

–

–

–

–

Details of options over ordinary shares granted, vested and lapsed for directors and other key management personnel  
as part of compensation during the year ended 30 June 2015 are set out below:

Name

Grant date

Vesting date

Number 
of options 
granted

Value  
of options 
granted

Value  
of options 
vested

Number 
of options 
lapsed

Value  
of options 
lapsed

Lim K Y

1 July 2014

1 July 2014

407,371

B P Reichel

1 July 2014

1 July 2014

407,372

Na C W

Goh K B

1 July 2014

1 July 2014

1,585,594

1 July 2014

1 July 2014

1,210,174

224,400

224,400

878,445

671,645

74,800

74,801

270,206

201,273

–

–

–

–

$

$

$

–

–

–

–

Additional information

The earnings of the consolidated entity for the three years to 30 June 2015 are summarised below:

Revenue from continuing operations

EBITDA

Profit/(loss) after income tax

2015

$

19,108,431

550,295

(2,928,075)

2014

$

21,111,819

8,861,216

6,793,403

2013

$

16,076,337

6,888,780

7,026,196

Information relating to previous years is not directly comparable, as the consolidated entity listed on the ASX part way 
through 2013.

The factors that are considered to affect total shareholder return are summarised below:

Share price at financial year end ($)

2015

0.75

2014

0.90

2013

0.34

Market capitalisation at year end ($)

623,042,723

414,254,367

126,372,057

Basic earnings per share (cents per share)

(0.54)

2.22

2.53

The increase of 50% in the consolidated entity’s market capitalisation is directly attributable to the successful acquisition  
of the Star Vegas Resort & Club on 1 July 2015. This has increased the Company’s revenues by a factor of 5.4 times, based 
on unaudited management accounts for the Star Vegas in FY15. This has transformed the size and scale of the consolidated 
entity for FY16 onwards.

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shares under option

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

Balance at the 
start of the year

Received as part 
of remuneration

Additions

Disposals/other

Balance at the  
end of the year

ORDINARY SHARES

S J McGregor

235,224

Lim K Y

B P Reichel

Lim K H

R A Hines

Na C W

Goh K B

207,281,355

183,306

174,291,200

75,000

5,455,000

700,000

–

115,116

50,556

–

–

76,744

31,395

112,011

56,962,025

87,288

–

35,714

–

–

–

–

–

347,235

264,358,496

321,150

(29,500,000)

144,791,200

–

(535,000)

–

110,714

4,996,744

731,395

Unissued ordinary shares of Donaco International Limited under option at the date of this report are as follows:

Grant date

1 July 2014

1 July 2014

1 July 2014

1 July 2015

1 July 2015

1 July 2015

Expiry date

1 July 2016

1 July 2017

1 July 2018

1 July 2017

1 July 2018

1 July 2019

Exercise price

Number under option

$0.590

$0.590

$0.590

$0.890

$0.890

$0.890

1,365,959

1,294,836

1,249,716

457,047

395,208

349,376

5,112,142

No person entitled to exercise the options had or has any right by virtue of the option to participate in any share issue of the 
Company or of any other body corporate.

388,221,085

273,811

57,197,038

(30,035,000)

415,656,934

shares issued on the exercise of options

Option holding
The number of options over ordinary shares in the Company held during the financial year by each director and other 
members of key management personnel of the consolidated entity, including their personally related parties, is set out below:

Balance at the 
start of the year

Granted

Exercised

Expired/forfeited 
/other

Balance at the  
end of the year

OPTIONS OVER ORDINARY SHARES

Lim K Y

B P Reichel

Na C W

Goh K B

–

–

–

–

–

407,371

407,372

1,585,594 

1,210,174 

3,610,511 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

–

–

–

–

–

407,371

407,372

1,585,594

1,210,174

3,610,511

This concludes the remuneration report, which has been audited.

Our marketing strategies for the Star Vegas property,  
and the ongoing improvements in the highway linking 
the Star Vegas to Bangkok, will drive continuing growth 
in this business in FY16.

The following ordinary shares of Donaco International Limited were issued during the year ended 30 June 2015 and up  
to the date of this report on the exercise of options granted: 

Date options granted

Exercise price

Number of shares issued

29 January 2013

17 January 2012

1 March 2012

17 May 2012

$0.280

$0.540

$0.540

$0.540

2,721,367 

324,400 

125,000 

125,000

3,295,767 

indemnity and insurance  
of officers

indemnity and insurance  
of auditor

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.

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.

non-audit services

Details of the amounts paid or 
payable to the auditor for non-audit 
services provided during the financial 
year by the auditor are outlined in 
note 31 to the financial statements.

The directors are satisfied that the 
provision of non-audit services during 
the financial year, by the auditor  
(or by another person or firm on the 
auditor’s behalf), is compatible with 
the general standard of independence 
for auditors imposed by the 
Corporations Act 2001. 

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donaco international limited  2015 annual reportdonaco international limited  2015 annual reportThe directors are of the opinion that 
the services as disclosed in note 31 
to the financial statements do not 
compromise the external auditor’s 
independence requirements of 
the Corporations Act 2001 for the 
following reasons:

•  all non-audit services have been 

reviewed and approved to ensure 
that they do not impact the integrity 
and objectivity of the auditor; and

•  none of the services undermine 

the general principles relating to 
auditor independence as set out 
in APES 110 Code of Ethics for 
Professional Accountants issued by 
the Accounting Professional and 
Ethical Standards Board, including 
reviewing or auditing the auditor’s 
own work, acting in a management 

or decision-making capacity for 
the Company, acting as advocate 
for the Company or jointly sharing 
economic risks and rewards.

officers of the company  
who are former partners  
of william buck

There are no officers of the Company 
who are former partners of  
William Buck.

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 on the following page.

auditor

William Buck 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.

On behalf of the directors

Mr Stuart McGregor 
Chairman

25 September 2015 
Sydney

auditor’s independence declaration
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

AUDITORʼS INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE 
CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 TO THE DIRECTORS OF DONACO INTERNATIONAL 
LIMITED 

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief during the year ended 30 June 2015 
there have been: 

— no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the 

Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and 

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

audit. 

William Buck 
Chartered Accountants 
ABN 16 021 300 521 

M Nevill
Partner 
Dated this 25th day of September, 2015 

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS  
& ADVISORS

Sydney Ofice 
Level 29, 66 Goulburn Street 
Sydney NSW 2000

Telephone: +61 2 8263 4000

Parramatta Ofice 
Level 7, 3 Horwood Place 
Parramatta NSW 2150

PO Box 19 
Parramatta NSW 2124

Telephone: +61 2 8836 1500
williambuck.com

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William Buck is an association of independent firms, each trading under the name of William Buck across 

Australia and New Zealand with affiliated offices worldwide. Liability limited by a scheme approved under 

Professional Standards Legislation other than for acts or omissions of financial services licensees.

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and other Comprehensive Income  

Statement of Financial Position  

Statement of Changes in Equity  

Statement of Cash Flows  

Note 1.   Significant accounting policies 

Note 2.   Critical accounting judgments, 

estimates and assumptions 

Note 3.   Operating segments 

Note 4.   Revenue 

Note 5.   Other income 

Note 6.   Expenses 

Note 7.  Income tax expense/(benefits) 

Note 8.   Discontinued operations 

Note 9.   Current assets –  

cash and cash equivalents 

Note 10. Current assets –  

trade and other receivables 

Note 11. Current assets – inventories 

Note 12. Current assets –  

prepaid construction costs 

Note 13. Current assets – other 

Note 14. Non-current assets –  

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property, plant and equipment 

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contents

Note 20. Current liabilities – income tax 

54

Note 21. Current liabilities –  
employee benefits 

Note 22. Non-current liabilities –  

borrowings 

Note 23. Non-current liabilities –  

employee benefits 

Note 24. Equity – issued capital 

Note 25. Equity – reserves 

Note 26. Equity – retained profits 

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55

56

57

Note 27. Equity – non-controlling interest  57

Note 28. Equity – dividends 

Note 29. Financial instruments 

Note 30. Key management  

personnel disclosures 

Note 31. Remuneration of auditors 

Note 32. Commitments 

Note 33. Related party transactions 

Note 34. Parent entity information 

Note 35. Interests in subsidiaries 

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63

63

64

65

66

Note 36. Events after the reporting period 68

Note 37. Reconciliation of profit/(loss)   

after income tax to net cash  
from operating activities 

Note 39. Share-based payments  

Directors’ Declaration  

Independent Auditor’s Report to the  
Members of Donaco International Limited  73

Shareholder Information  

Corporate Directory  

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Note 16. Non-current assets –  

construction in progress 

Note 17. Non-current assets – other 

Note 18. Current liabilities –  

trade and other payables 

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Note 19. Current liabilities – borrowings 

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Note 15. Non-current assets – intangibles  50

Note 38. Earnings per share  

donaco international limited  2015 annual reportdonaco international limited  2015 annual report 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income  
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income  
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

                                                                                                                                                                  Consolidated

                         Consolidated

Earnings per share for profit/(loss) from continuing operations  
attributable to the owners of Donaco International Limited
Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

Earnings per share for profit from discontinued operations  
attributable to the owners of Donaco International Limited
Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

Earnings per share for profit/(loss) attributable to the owners  
of Donaco International Limited
Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

Note

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38

38

38

38

2015

$
CENTS

(0.95)

(0.91)

0.41

0.39

(0.54)

(0.52)

2014

$
CENTS

1.70

1.66

0.51

0.50

2.22

2.16

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

Revenue from continuing operations

Other income

Expenses
Cost of sales

Employee benefits expense

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Legal and compliance

Marketing and promotions

Professional and consulting fees

Property costs

Telecommunications and hosting

Other expenses

Finance costs

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

Profit/(loss) after income tax (expense)/benefit from continuing operations

Note

2015

$

2014

$

4

5

6

6

19,108,431

21,111,819

(427,602)

121,674

(2,208,639)

(1,270,995)

9,902,974)

(5,882,036)

(4,857,120)

(605,044)

(269,058)

(1,058,511)

(1,202,828)

(171,965)

(270,153)

(452,412)

(510,722)

(300,346)

(545,837)

(176,299)

(1,924,054)

(2,231,618)

(1,683,159)

(920)

(5,202,523)

9,592,155

361

(2,892,203)

(5,202,162)

6,699,952

Profit after income tax expense from discontinued operations

8

2,201,761

1,570,130

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

(3,000,401)

8,270,082

Other comprehensive income
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

Foreign currency translation

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Profit/(loss) for the year is attributable to:

Non-controlling interest

Owners of Donaco International Limited

Total comprehensive income for the year is attributable to:

Continuing operations

Discontinued operations

Non-controlling interest

Continuing operations

Discontinued operations

Owners of Donaco International Limited

12,412,538

(1,316,108)

12,412,538

(1,316,108)

9,412,137

6,953,974

(72,326)

1,476,679

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2,928,075)

6,793,403

(3,000,401)

8,270,082

(72,326)

1,603,297

–

–

(72,326)

1,603,297

7,203,984

3,780,547

2,280,479

1,570,130

9,484,463

5,350,677

9,412,137

6,953,974

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

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donaco international limited  2015 annual reportdonaco international limited  2015 annual reportstatement of financial position  
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

statement of changes in equity
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

Consolidated

Note

2015

$

2014

$

CONSOLIDATED

Issued 
capital

$

Reserves

Retained 
profits

Non-controlling 
interest

Total equity

$

$

$

$

Assets

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Prepaid construction costs
Other

Assets of disposal groups classified as held for sale

Total current assets

Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangibles
Construction in progress
Other

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Borrowings
Income tax
Employee benefits

Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities
Borrowings
Employee benefits

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
Retained profits

Equity attributable to the owners of Donaco International Limited
Non-controlling interest

Total equity

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10
11
12
13

14
15
16
17

18
19
20
21

22
23

24
25
26

27

210,175,119
2,064,923
700,866
273,207
11,883,206

225,097,321

–

225,097,321

82,017,909
2,464,577
205,737
533,765

85,221,988

98,034,937
802,301
1,405,726
18,815,625
2,207,269

121,265,858

5,706,816

126,972,674

5,894,577
9,830,615
39,151,630
18,637

54,895,459

310,319,309

181,868,133

16,016,059
2,962,712
427,505
315,879

19,722,155

–

19,722,155

13,217,093
9,011

13,226,104

12,635,132
1,446,596
4,851,700
70,490

19,003,918

2,998,897

22,002,815

10,608,370
20,485

10,628,855

32,948,259

32,631,670

277,371,050

149,236,463

246,719,609
15,757,522 
13,907,457

276,384,588
986,462

129,964,909
(478,093)
18,690,859

148,177,675
1,058,788

277,371,050

149,236,463 

Balance at 1 July 2013

34,692,937

964,633

12,745,584

–

6,793,403

3,599,303

1,476,679

52,002,457

8,270,082

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

Other comprehensive income for the year, 
net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

–

–

–

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:

Contributions of equity, net of transaction 
costs (note 24)

Unissued shares

Share issue expense

101,073,907

(300,000)

(5,501,935)

Additional holding in Lao Cai JV

Dividends paid to non-controlling interest

–

–

(1,442,726)

–

126,618

(1,316,108)

(1,442,726)

6,793,403

1,603,297

6,953,974

–

–

–

–

–

–

300,000

–

–

–

–

101,073,907

–

(5,501,935)

(1,148,128)

(3,322,272)

(4,470,400)

–

(821,540)

(821,540)

Balance at 30 June 2014

129,964,909

(478,093)

18,690,859

1,058,788

149,236,463

CONSOLIDATED

Issued 
capital

$

Reserves

Retained 
profits

Non-controlling 
interest

Total equity

$

$

$

$

Balance at 1 July 2014

129,964,909

(478,093)

18,690,859

1,058,788

149,236,463

Loss after income tax (expense)/benefit for 
the year

Other comprehensive income for the year, 
net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

–

–

–

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:

Contributions of equity, net of transaction 
costs (note 24)

133,340,451

Share buy backs

Share issue expense

Return of capital on iSentric sale*

Employee share options

Transfer from retained earnings

(825,113)

(7,260,638)

(8,500,000)

–

–

–

(2,928,075)

(72,326)

(3,000,401)

12,412,538

–

–

12,412,538

12,412,538

(2,928,075)

(72,326)

9,412,137

–

–

–

–

1,967,750

–

–

–

–

–

1,855,327

(1,855,327)

–

–

–

–

–

–

133,340,451

(825,113)

(7,260,638)

(8,500,000)

1,967,750

–

Balance at 30 June 2015

246,719,609

15,757,522

13,907,457

986,462

277,371,050

* Pursuant to the sale of iSentric Sdn Bhd to OMI Holdings Limited, which took effect on 8 September 2014, the 
shareholders of Donaco voted at an extraordinary general meeting on 25 August 2014 to approve an ordinary resolution 
under section 256C of the Corporations Act 2001, to a return of Donaco’s share capital to shareholders in the amount  
of $8,500,000. This equated to $0.0185 per Donaco ordinary share.

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

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

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donaco international limited  2015 annual reportdonaco international limited  2015 annual report 
statement of cash flows 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees

Other revenue

Interest received

Government levies, gaming taxes and GST

Consolidated

Note

2015

$

2014

$

26,924,930

34,465,583

(16,099,850)

(16,517,800)

10,825,080

17,947,783

(358,371)

2,463,582

–

566,303

(4,427,829)

(8,825,898)

Net cash from operating activities

37

8,502,462

9,688,188

Cash flows from investing activities
Payment for purchase of business, net of cash acquired

Payments for property, plant and equipment

Proceeds from disposal of business

Proceeds from disposal of investments

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

Other

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares

Net borrowings

Payment of equity raising expenses

Dividends paid by controlled entities to non-controlling interests

Purchase of additional 20% non controlling interest in Lao Cai JV

Net cash from financing activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(6,073,857)

–

(26,354,575)

(41,262,043)

450,000

–

–

1,003

6,720

103,865

(186,673)

–

(31,970,709)

(41,344,851)

132,515,339

101,073,907

1,785,151

(7,260,638)

–

–

12,054,966

(5,501,935)

(821,540)

(4,470,400)

127,039,852

102,334,998

103,571,605

99,496,165

7,107,349

70,678,335

29,404,205

(586,375)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year

9

210,175,119

99,496,165

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

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notes to the consolidated financial statements  FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015donaco international limited  2015 annual reportdonaco international limited  2015 annual report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.

New, revised or amending Accounting Standards and 
Interpretations adopted

The consolidated entity has adopted all of the new, revised 
or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations 
issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board 
(‘AASB’) that are mandatory for the current reporting period.

Any new, revised or amending Accounting Standards or 
Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been 
early adopted.

The adoption of these Accounting Standards and 
Interpretations did not have any significant impact on the 
financial performance or position of the consolidated entity.

The following Accounting Standards and Interpretations are 
most relevant to the consolidated entity:

AASB 2012-3 Amendments to Australian  
Accounting Standards – Offsetting Financial Assets  
and Financial Liabilities
The amendments are applicable to annual reporting 
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2014. The 
amendments add application guidance to address 
inconsistencies in the application of the offsetting criteria in 
AASB 132 ‘Financial Instruments: Presentation’, by clarifying 
the meaning of ‘currently has a legally enforceable right of 
set-off’; and clarifies that some gross settlement systems 
may be considered to be equivalent to net settlement. The 
adoption of the amendments from 1 July 2014 will not have 
a material impact on the consolidated entity.

AASB 2013-3 Amendments to AASB 136 – Recoverable 
Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets
These amendments are applicable to annual reporting 
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2014. The 
disclosure requirements of AASB 136 ‘Impairment of Assets’ 
have been enhanced to require additional information 
about the fair value measurement when the recoverable 
amount of impaired assets is based on fair value less costs 
of disposals. Additionally, if measured using a present value 
technique, the discount rate is required to be disclosed. 
The adoption of these amendments from 1 January 2014 
may increase the disclosures by the consolidated entity.

Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2010-2012 Cycle
These amendments are applicable to annual reporting 
periods beginning on or after 1 July 2014 and affects several 
Accounting Standards as follows: Amends the definition of 
‘vesting conditions’ and ‘market condition’  

and adds definitions for ‘performance condition’ and 
‘service condition’ in AASB 2 ‘Share-based Payment’; 
Amends AASB 3 ‘Business Combinations’ to clarify that 
contingent consideration that is classified as an asset or 
liability shall be measured at fair value at each reporting 
date; Amends AASB 8 ‘Operating Segments’ to require 
entities to disclose the judgments made by management 
in applying the aggregation criteria; Clarifies that AASB 
8 only requires a reconciliation of the total reportable 
segments assets to the entity’s assets, if the segment assets 
are reported regularly; Clarifies that the issuance of AASB 
13 ‘Fair Value Measurement’ and the amending of AASB 
139 ‘Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement’ 
and AASB 9 ‘Financial Instruments’ did not remove the 
ability to measure short-term receivables and payables with 
no stated interest rate at their invoice amount, if the effect 
of discounting is immaterial; Clarifies that in AASB 116 
‘Property, Plant and Equipment’ and AASB 138 ‘Intangible 
Assets’, when an asset is revalued the gross carrying 
amount is adjusted in a manner that is consistent with 
the revaluation of the carrying amount (i.e. proportional 
restatement of accumulated amortisation); and Amends 
AASB 124 ‘Related Party Disclosures’ to clarify that an 
entity providing key management personnel services to the 
reporting entity or to the parent of the reporting entity is a 
‘related party’ of the reporting entity. The adoption of these 
amendments from 1 January 2015 will not have a material 
impact on the consolidated entity.

Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2011-2013 Cycle
These amendments are applicable to annual reporting 
periods beginning on or after 1 July 2014 and affects four 
Accounting Standards as follows: Clarifies the ‘meaning of 
effective IFRSs’ in AASB 1 ‘First-time Adoption of Australian 
Accounting Standards’; Clarifies that AASB 3 ‘Business 
Combination’ excludes from its scope the accounting 
for the formation of a joint arrangement in the financial 
statements of the joint arrangement itself; Clarifies that the 
scope of the portfolio exemption in AASB 13 ‘Fair Value 
Measurement’ includes all contracts accounted for within 
the scope of AASB 139 ‘Financial Instruments: Recognition 
and Measurement’ or AASB 9 ‘Financial Instruments’, 
regardless of whether they meet the definitions of financial 
assets or financial liabilities as defined in AASB 132 
‘Financial Instruments: Presentation’; and Clarifies that 
determining whether a specific transaction meets the 
definition of both a business combination as defined in 
AASB 3 ‘Business Combinations’ and investment property 
as defined in AASB 140 ‘Investment Property’ requires 
the separate application of both standards independently 
of each other. The adoption of these amendments from 
1 January 2015 will not have a material impact on the 
consolidated entity.

Basis of preparation

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’).

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 judgment in the process of 
applying the consolidated entity’s accounting policies. The 
areas involving a higher degree of judgment 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 consolidated 
entity only. Supplementary information about the parent 
entity is disclosed in note 34.

Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate 
the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of Donaco 
International Limited (‘Company’ or ‘parent entity’) as  
at 30 June 2015 and the results of all subsidiaries for the 
year then ended. Donaco International Limited and its 
subsidiaries together are referred to in these financial 
statements as the ‘consolidated entity’.

Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the 
consolidated entity has control. The consolidated entity 
controls an entity when the consolidated entity 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 from the date on which 
control is transferred to the consolidated entity. They are 
de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains 
on transactions between entities in the consolidated entity 
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 consolidated entity.

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.

Non-controlling interest in the results and equity of 
subsidiaries are shown separately in the statement of profit 
or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of 
financial position and statement of changes in equity of the 
consolidated entity. Losses incurred by the consolidated 
entity are attributed to the non-controlling interest in full, 
even if that results in a deficit balance.

Where the consolidated entity 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 consolidated entity 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.

Operating segments

Operating segments are presented using the ‘management 
approach’, where the information presented is on the 
same basis as the internal reports provided to the Chief 
Operating Decision Makers (‘CODM’). The CODM is 
responsible for the allocation of resources to operating 
segments and assessing their performance.

Foreign currency translation

The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, 
which is Donaco International Limited’s functional and 
presentation currency.

Foreign currency transactions
Foreign currency transactions are translated into Australian 
dollars using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates 
of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses 
resulting from the settlement of such transactions and 
from the translation at financial year-end exchange rates 
of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign 
currencies are recognised in profit or loss.

Foreign operations
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are 
translated into Australian dollars using the exchange 
rates at the reporting date. The revenues and expenses 
of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars 

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notes to the consolidated financial statements  FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015notes to the consolidated financial statements  FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015donaco international limited  2015 annual reportdonaco international limited  2015 annual reportusing the average exchange rates, which approximate the 
rates at the dates of the transactions, for the period. All 
resulting foreign exchange differences are recognised in 
other comprehensive income through the foreign currency 
reserve in equity.

The foreign currency reserve is recognised in profit or loss 
when the foreign operation or net investment is disposed of.

Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognised when it is probable that the 
economic benefit will flow to the consolidated entity and 
the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured 
at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. 

Casino revenue 
Revenue at the playing tables is recognised upon the 
differences between chips at the closing and chips at the 
opening of each table plus chips transferred from the 
playing table to the cage, less chips transferred from the 
cage to the playing table. Revenue from slot machines 
represents the amount received over the exchange counter 
less the amount returned to customers.

Sale of goods
Sale of goods revenue is recognised at the point of sale, 
which is where the customer has taken delivery of the 
goods, the risks and rewards are transferred to the customer 
and there is a valid sales contract.

Rendering of services
Revenue from the provision of services is recognised  
in the accounting period in which the services are rendered.

Interest
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.

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

Income tax

Current and non-current classification

Inventories

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:

•  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

•  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 that intend to settle simultaneously.

Discontinued operations

A discontinued operation is a component of the 
consolidated entity that has been disposed of or is 
classified as held for sale and that represents a separate 
major line of business or geographical area of operations, 
is part of a single coordinated plan to dispose of such a line  
of business or area of operations, or is a subsidiary acquired 
exclusively with a view to resale. The results of discontinued 
operations are presented separately on the face of the 
statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.

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 
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 expected to be 
settled in normal operating 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.

Trade and other receivables

Trade receivables are initially recognised at fair value and 
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective 
interest method, less any provision for impairment. Trade 
receivables are generally due for settlement within 30 days.

Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an 
ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectable 
are written off by reducing the carrying amount directly.  
A provision for impairment of trade receivables is raised 
when there is objective evidence that the consolidated 
entity will not be able to collect all amounts due according 
to the original terms of the receivables. Significant financial 
difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will 
enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation and default 
or delinquency in payments (more than 60 days overdue) 
are considered indicators that the trade receivable may be 
impaired. The amount of the impairment allowance is the 
difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the 
present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted  
at the original effective interest rate. Cash flows relating  
to short-term receivables are not discounted if the effect  
of discounting is immaterial.

Other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any 
provision for impairment.

Inventories include consumable stores, food and beverages 
and are carried at the lower of cost and net realisable value. 
Cost is determined on a first-in-first-out basis and comprises 
all costs of purchases, conversion and other costs incurred 
in bringing the inventories to their present location and 
condition. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price 
in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs 
of completion and selling expenses.

When inventories are sold, the carrying amount of those 
inventories is recognised as an expense in the period in 
which the related revenue is recognised. The amount of 
any write-down of inventories to net realizable value and 
all losses of inventories are recognised as an expense in 
the period of the write-down or loss occurs. The amount 
of any reversal of any write-down of inventories, arising 
from an increase in net realisable value, is recognised in 
the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive 
income, in the period in which the reversal occurs.

Non-current assets of disposal groups classified  
as held for sale

Non-current assets and assets of disposal groups are 
classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be 
recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than 
through continued use. They are measured at the lower of 
their carrying amount and fair value less costs of disposal. 
For non-current assets or assets of disposal groups to 
be classified as held for sale, they must be available for 
immediate sale in their present condition and their sale 
must be highly probable.

An impairment loss is recognised for any initial or 
subsequent write-down of the non-current assets and 
assets of disposal groups to fair value less costs of disposal. 
A gain is recognised for any subsequent increases in fair 
value less costs of disposal of non-current assets and assets 
of disposal groups, but not in excess of any cumulative 
impairment loss previously recognised.

Non-current assets are not depreciated or amortised 
while they are classified as held for sale. Interest and other 
expenses attributable to the liabilities of assets held for sale 
continue to be recognised.

Non-current assets classified as held for sale and the assets 
of disposal groups classified as held for sale are presented 
separately on the face of the statement of financial position, 
in current assets. The liabilities of disposal groups classified 
as held for sale are presented separately on the face of the 
statement of financial position, in current liabilities.

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notes to the consolidated financial statements  FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015notes to the consolidated financial statements  FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015donaco international limited  2015 annual reportdonaco international limited  2015 annual reportProperty, plant and equipment

Property, 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:

Buildings and structures 
Machinery and equipment 
Motor vehicles 
Office equipment and other 

25 years 
5–10 years 
3–6 years 
3–10 years

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

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised 
upon disposal or when there is no future economic benefit 
to the consolidated entity. Gains and losses between the 
carrying amount and the disposal proceeds are taken to 
profit or loss.

Leases

The determination of whether an arrangement is or contains 
a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement and 
requires an assessment of whether the fulfilment of the 
arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or 
assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset.

A distinction is made between finance leases, which 
effectively transfer from the lessor to the lessee substantially 
all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of leased 
assets, and operating leases, under which the lessor 
effectively retains substantially all such risks and benefits.

Operating lease payments, net of any incentives received 
from the lessor, are charged to the statement of profit or 
loss and other comprehensive income, on a straight-line 
basis over the term of the lease.

Intangible assets

The intangible asset includes costs incurred to acquire 
interests in the usage of land in the Socialist Republic of 
Vietnam for the original hotel, located in Lao Cai. The term 
of the agreement is 30 years from the initial licensing date 
of 19 July 2002. These land use rights are stated at cost less 
accumulated amortisation. Amortisation is calculated on a 
straight-line basis over a period of 30 years, from the licensing 
date. At the expiry of the land term it is expected that the 
relevant State body will consider an application for extension.

Goodwill
Goodwill arises on the acquisition of a business. Goodwill 
is not amortised. Instead, goodwill is tested annually for 
impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that it might be impaired, and 
is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. 
Impairment losses on goodwill are taken to profit or  
loss and are not subsequently reversed.

Prepaid construction costs

Amounts recognised as prepaid construction costs relate 
to tranche payments made to third party developers in 
connection with the construction of the new Lao Cai Casino.  
Tranche payments are made in advance of construction 
work being performed in accordance with the terms of the 
contractor agreements, however once associated works 
have been completed an amount equal to the tranche 
payment is transferred from prepaid construction costs 
to construction in progress. Once recognised as part of 
construction in progress the amounts are then carried on 
the statement of financial position at cost, until such time as 
the asset is completed and ready for its intended use. Work 
in progress is not depreciated, but tested for impairment 
annually. Once ready for its intended use an amount equal 
to the cost of the completed asset will be transferred 
to property, plant and equipment and accounted for in 
accordance with the consolidated entity’s accounting policy 
for property, plant and equipment.

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 consolidated entity 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.

Borrowings

Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair 
value of the consideration received, net of transaction costs. 
They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using 
the effective interest method.

Where there is an unconditional right to defer settlement  
of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting 
date, the loans or borrowings are classified as non-current.

Finance costs

Finance costs attributable to qualifying assets are 
capitalised as part of the asset. All other finance costs are 
expensed in the period in which they are incurred including: 
– interest on short-term and long-term borrowings.

Employee benefits

Short-term employee benefits
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary 
benefits, annual leave and long service leave expected 
to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are 
measured at the amounts expected to be paid when 
the liabilities are settled. Non-accumulating sick leave is 
expensed to profit or loss when incurred.

Other long-term employee benefits
The liability for annual leave and long service leave not 
expected to be wholly settled within 12 months of the 
reporting date are recognised in non-current liabilities, 
provided there is an unconditional right to defer settlement 
of the liability. The liability is measured as 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 corporate bonds with terms  
to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, 
the estimated future cash outflows.

Defined contribution superannuation expense
Contributions to defined contribution superannuation plans 
are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

Share-based payments
Equity-settled share-based compensation benefits are 
provided to employees. Equity-settled transactions are 
awards of shares, or options over shares, that are provided 
to employees in exchange for the rendering of services.

The cost of equity-settled transactions is measured at 
fair value on grant date. Fair value is independently 
determined using Black-Scholes option pricing model 
that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the 

option, the impact of dilution, the share price at grant 
date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, 
the expected dividend yield and the risk-free interest 
rate for the term of the option, together with non-vesting 
conditions that do not determine whether the consolidated 
entity receives the services that entitle the employees  
to receive payment. No account is taken of any other 
vesting conditions.

The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised as an 
expense with a corresponding increase in equity over the 
vesting period. The cumulative charge to profit or loss is 
calculated based on the grant date fair value of the award, 
the best estimate of the number of awards that are likely 
to vest and the expired portion of the vesting period. The 
amount recognised in profit or loss for the period is the 
cumulative amount calculated at each reporting date less 
amounts already recognised in previous periods.

Market conditions are taken into consideration in 
determining fair value. Therefore any awards subject  
to market conditions are considered to vest irrespective 
of whether or not that market condition has been met, 
provided all other conditions are satisfied.

If equity-settled awards are modified, as a minimum 
an expense is recognised as if the modification has 
not been made. An additional expense is recognised, 
over the remaining vesting period, for any modification 
that increases the total fair value of the share-based 
compensation benefit as at the date of modification.

If the non-vesting condition is within the control of the 
consolidated entity or employee, the failure to satisfy the 
condition is treated as a cancellation. If the condition is not 
within the control of the consolidated entity or employee 
and is not satisfied during the vesting period, any remaining 
expense for the award is recognised over the remaining 
vesting period, unless the award is forfeited.

If equity-settled awards are cancelled, it is treated as if it 
has vested on the date of cancellation, and any remaining 
expense is recognised immediately. If a new replacement 
award is substituted for the cancelled award, the cancelled 
and new awards are treated as if they were a modification.

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 
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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 is 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 consolidated entity 
assesses the financial assets acquired and liabilities 
assumed for appropriate classification and designation 
in accordance with the contractual terms, economic 
conditions, the consolidated entity’s operating or 
accounting policies and other pertinent conditions  
in existence at the acquisition date.

Where the business combination is achieved in stages, the 
consolidated entity remeasures 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 
remeasured 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 Donaco International Limited, 
excluding any costs of servicing equity 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 that 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.

New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not 
yet mandatory or early adopted

Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations 
that have recently been issued or amended but are not 
yet mandatory, have not been early adopted by the 
consolidated entity for the annual reporting period ended 
30 June 2015. The consolidated entity’s assessment of the 
impact of these new or amended Accounting Standards 
and Interpretations, most relevant to the consolidated 
entity, are set out below.

AASB 9 Financial Instruments
This standard and its consequential amendments are 
applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or 
after 1 January 2018 and completes phases I and III of 
the IASB’s project to replace IAS 39 (AASB 139) ‘Financial 
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement’. This standard 
introduces new classification and measurement models 
for financial assets, using a single approach to determine 
whether a financial asset is measured at amortised cost or 
fair value. The accounting for financial liabilities continues 
to be classified and measured in accordance with AASB 
139, with one exception, being that the portion of a change 
of fair value relating to the entity’s own credit risk is to 
be presented in other comprehensive income unless it 
would create an accounting mismatch. Chapter 6 ‘Hedge 
Accounting’ supersedes the general hedge accounting 
requirements in AASB 139 and provides a new simpler 
approach to hedge accounting that is intended to more 
closely align with risk management activities undertaken 
by entities when hedging financial and non-financial risks. 
The consolidated entity will adopt this standard and 
the amendments from 1 July 2017 but the impact of its 
adoption is yet to be assessed by the consolidated entity.

Interpretation 21 Levies
This interpretation is applicable to annual reporting periods 
beginning on or after 1 January 2014. The Interpretation 
clarifies the circumstances under which a liability to pay  
a levy imposed by a government should be recognised,  
and whether that liability should be recognised in full at  
a specific date or progressively over a period of time. The 
adoption of the interpretation from 1 January 2014 will not 
have a material impact on the consolidated entity.

AASB 2013-9 Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards – Conceptual Framework, Materiality and 
Financial Instruments makes amendments to AASB 9 to: 
(i) replace the general hedge accounting requirements to 
more closely align hedge accounting with risk management 
activities undertaken when hedging financial and non-

financial risks; (ii) permit fair value changes due to changes 
in ‘own credit risk’ of financial liabilities measured at fair 
value to be recognised through other comprehensive 
income, without applying all other requirements of AASB 9 
at the same time; and (iii) defer the mandatory application 
date of AASB 9 to annual reporting periods beginning  
on or after 1 January 2017. This application date is subject 
to review and is expected to be revised by the IASB.

AASB 2014-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards – Clarification of Acceptable methods of 
Depreciation and Amortisation. This Standard makes 
amendments to AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment 
and AASB 138 Intangible Assets. The main principle is to 
establish the basis of depreciation and amortisation as 
being the expected pattern of consumption of the future 
economic benefits of an asset rather than associated to 
revenue streams. This Standard applies to annual reporting 
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016. The Company 
has not elected early adoption.

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
This standard is applicable to annual reporting periods 
beginning on or after 1 January 2017. The standard provides 
a single standard for revenue recognition. The core principle 
of the standard is that an entity will recognise revenue 
to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to 
customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to 
which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for 
those goods or services. The standard will require: contracts 
(written, verbal or implied) to be identified, together with 
the separate performance obligations within the contract; 
determination of the transaction price, adjusted for the 
time value of money excluding credit risk; allocation of the 
transaction price to the separate performance obligations 
on a basis of relative stand-alone selling price of each 
distinct good or service, or estimation approach if no distinct 
observable prices exist; and recognition of revenue when 
each performance obligation is satisfied. Credit risk will be 
presented separately as an expense rather than adjusted to 
revenue. For goods, the performance obligation would be 
satisfied when the customer obtains control of the goods. 
For services, the performance obligation is satisfied when 
the service has been provided, typically for promises to 
transfer services to customers. For performance obligations 
satisfied over time, an entity would select an appropriate 
measure of progress to determine how much revenue 
should be recognised as the performance obligation is 
satisfied. Contracts with customers will be presented in  
an entity’s statement of financial position as a contract 
liability, a contract asset or a receivable, depending on 
the relationship between the entity’s performance and the 
customer’s payment. Sufficient quantitative and qualitative 
disclosure is required to enable users to understand the 
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Identification of reportable operating segments
The consolidated entity is organised into three operating 
segments: Casino operations, Gaming Technology 
operations and Corporate operations. These operating 
segments are based on the internal reports that are 
reviewed and used by the Board of Directors (who are 
identified as the Chief Operating Decision Makers 
(‘CODM’)) in assessing performance and in determining  
the allocation of resources. There is no aggregation  
of operating segments.

The CODM reviews EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, 
depreciation and amortisation). The accounting policies 
adopted for internal reporting to the CODM are consistent 
with those adopted in the financial statements.

The information reported to the CODM is on at least  
a monthly basis.

Types of products and services
The principal products and services of each of these 
operating segments are as follows:

Casino  
operations  

Comprises the Aristo International
Hotel operations, including hotel 
accommodation, gaming and leisure 
facilities, operated in Vietnam.

Gaming Technology  Comprises the operation and
operations  

development of gaming technology, 
including mobile payment gateways 
and interactive media and gambling 
applications for deployment on 
television, mobile and internet.

Corporate 
operations  

Comprises of the development and
implementation of corporate strategy, 
commercial negotiations, corporate 
finance, treasury, management 
accounting, corporate governance 
and investor relations functions.

The consolidated entity is domiciled in Australia and 
operates predominantly in four countries: Australia, 
Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia.

Intersegment transactions
Intersegment transactions were made at market rates. 
Intersegment transactions are eliminated on consolidation.

in applying the guidance to those contracts; and any assets 
recognised from the costs to obtain or fulfil a contract with 
a customer. The consolidated entity will adopt this standard 
from 1 January 2017 but the impact of its adoption is yet to 
be assessed by the consolidated entity.

AASB 2014-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards (Parts A to C)
IFRS 15 ‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’ contains 
new requirements for the recognition of revenue. The 
standard will also include additional disclosures about 
revenue. Adoption of IFRS 15 is not mandatory until annual 
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017 and 1 January 
2018 respectively. Early adoption is permitted. The potential 
financial impact to the Group is not yet possible to determine.

note 2. critical accounting judgments, 
estimates and assumptions

The preparation of the financial statements requires 
management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions 
that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. 
Management continually evaluates its judgments and 
estimates in relation to assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, 
revenue and expenses. Management bases its judgments, 
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 judgments and 
estimates will seldom equal the related actual results. The 
judgments, 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 consolidated entity 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 the 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.

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 consolidated entity 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.

Goodwill 
The consolidated entity tests annually, or more frequently 
if events or changes in circumstances indicate impairment, 
whether goodwill and other indefinite life intangible 
assets have suffered any impairment, in accordance with 
the accounting policy stated in note 1. The recoverable 
amounts of cash-generating units have been determined 
based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations 
require the use of assumptions, including estimated 
discount rates based on the current cost of capital and 
growth rates of the estimated future cash flows.

Income tax
The consolidated entity is subject to income taxes in the 
jurisdictions in which it operates. Significant judgment 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 consolidated entity 
recognises liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based 
on the consolidated entity’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.

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.

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 consolidated entity 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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Operating segment information for continuing and discontinuing operations

CONSOLIDATED – 2015

$

$

$

Casino 
operations

Gaming 
Technology 
operations*

Corporate 
operations

Total

$

Revenue
Sales revenue

Interest

Total revenue

EBITDA
Depreciation and amortisation

Gain on disposal of discontinued operation

Interest revenue

Other income

Non-recurring items

Net exchange gains

NCI

Finance costs

Tax expense disposed operations

Loss before income tax benefit
Income tax benefit

Loss after income tax benefit

Assets
Segment assets

Total assets

Liabilities
Segment liabilities

Total liabilities

17,069,618

1,296,742

1,308

18,367,668

40,310

2,529

17,109,928

1,299,271

1,997,195

1,998,503

2,040,034

20,407,702

6,382,587

(4,833,763)

–

40,310

–

–

(86,577)

(72,326)

(1,683,159)

–

(252,928)

96,330,444

52,459,098

34,930

(2,743)

–

2,529

(6,206)

–

–

–

–

(30,122)

(1,612)

(5,867,222)

550,295

(23,357)

(4,859,863)

2,203,374

1,997,195

–

(715,187)

(341,025)

–

–

–

2,203,374

2,040,034

(6,206)

(715,187)

(427,602)

(72,326)

(1,683,159)

(30,122)

(2,746,222)

(3,000,762)

361

(3,000,401)

–

–

213,988,865

310,319,309

310,319,309

(19,510,839)

32,948,259

32,948,259

CONSOLIDATED – 2014

$

$

Casino  
operations

Gaming Technology 
operations*

Revenue
Sales revenue

Interest

Total revenue

EBITDA
Depreciation and amortisation

Interest

Other income

Net exchange gains

NCI

Profit before income tax expense
Income tax expense

Profit after income tax expense

Assets
Segment assets

Total assets
Total assets includes:

19,471,405

101,529

19,572,934

8,943,888

(270,153)

101,529

–

126,732

1,476,679

10,378,675

8,821,721

851,093

9,672,814

82,672)

(21,937)

851,093

52,844

(5,059)

–

794,269

84,807,927

97,060,206

Total

$

28,293,126

952,622

29,245,748

8,861,216

(292,090)

952,622

52,844

121,673

1,476,679

11,172,944

(2,902,862)

8,270,082

181,868,133

181,868,133

Acquisition of non-current assets

39,151,630

–

39,151,630

Liabilities
Segment liabilities

Unallocated liabilities:

Provision for income tax

Total liabilities

24,463,950

3,316,020

27,779,970

4,851,700

32,631,670

* The above operating segment information includes iSentric Sdn Bhd, the discontinuing operation as at 30 June 2014, 

which is reported under the category Gaming Technology operations.

  * The above operating segment information includes iSentric Sdn Bhd, Way2Bet Pty Ltd and Donaco Australia Pty Ltd, 

Geographical information

   which are discontinued operations as at 30 June 2015.

Our Company now employs some 1,800 people across 
two major leisure and entertainment properties in Asia. 

Australia
Vietnam
Other countries (discontinuing operation)

Sales to external customers

Geographical non-current assets

2015

$

1,308
17,069,618
1,296,742

2014

$

747,050
19,471,405
8,074,671

2015

$

3,038,226
82,183,762
–

2014

$

9,805,003
44,863,004
227,452

18,367,668

28,293,126

85,221,988

54,895,459

The geographical non-current assets above are exclusive of, where applicable, financial instruments, deferred tax assets, 
post-employment benefits assets and rights under insurance contracts.

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Revenue and other income

note 6. expenses

Profit/(loss) before income tax from continuing operations includes the following specific expenses:

Consolidated

2015

$

2014

$

Total reportable segment revenues

Other segment revenues

Discontinued operation

Total revenue and other income

Consolidated

2015

$

2014

$

17,070,926

20,165,611

1,609,903

1,299,271

1,067,882

8,133,929

19,980,100

29,367,422

The group did not engage in inter-group sales, hence there were no intersegment revenues.

note 4. revenue

From continuing operations
Sales revenue

Casino operations

Corporate operations

Other revenue

Interest

Casino operations

Consolidated

2015

$

2014

$

17,013,088

1,308

17,014,396

2,037,505

56,530

2,094,035

19,471,405

694,206

20,165,611

946,208

–

946,208

Revenue from continuing operations

19,108,431

21,111,819

note 5. other income

Revenue from continuing operations

Consolidated

2015

$

2014

$

(427,602)

121,674

Cost of sales
Cost of sales

Depreciation
Land, buildings and structures

Machinery and equipment

Office equipment and other

Motor vehicles

Consumables

Total depreciation

Superannuation expense
Defined contribution superannuation expense

note 7. income tax expense/(benefit)

Income tax expense/(benefit)
Current tax

Adjustment recognised for prior periods

Aggregate income tax expense/(benefit)

Income tax expense/(benefit) is attributable to:

Profit/(loss) from continuing operations

Profit from discontinued operations

Aggregate income tax expense/(benefit)

2,208,639

1,270,995

1,371,729

1,459,734

202,989

101,022

1,721,646

4,857,120

58,758

108,821

45,081

57,493

–

270,153

71,310

63,296

Consolidated

2015

$

–

(361)

(361)

(361)

–

(361)

2014

$

2,883,202

19,660

2,902,862

2,892,203

10,659

2,902,862

9,592,155

1,580,789

11,172,944

3,351,883

284,972

3,636,855

19,660

(753,653)

2,902,862

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

(5,202,523)

Profit before income tax expense from discontinued operations

Tax at the statutory tax rate of 30%

Tax effect amounts which are not deductible/(taxable) in calculating taxable income:

Non-assessable or deductible items

Adjustment recognised for prior period

Difference in overseas tax rates

Income tax expense/(benefit)

2,201,761

(3,000,762)

(900,229)

472,075

(428,154)

(361)

428,154

(361)

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Description
On 26 February 2014, the Company announced that it 
planned to spin off its mobile technology business, iSentric 
Sdn Bhd, into a new company separately listed on the 
ASX. A binding Share Sale Agreement to implement the 
transaction was signed with OMI Holdings Limited on  
9 May 2014. The agreed value for the sale was $12,000,000 
in ordinary fully paid shares in OMI, which were distributed 
to Donaco shareholders in specie.  

The transaction was completed on 23 September 2014,  
when OMI Holdings Limited changed its name to iSentric 
Limited and iSentric Limited was requoted on the ASX  
under the code ‘ICU’. Donaco distributed its shares in the 

newly listed entity to Donaco shareholders in specie on 
16 September 2014. Donaco shareholders with a minimum  
of 19,206 shares on the record date of 12 September 
2014 received approximately 0.13 iSentric shares for each 
Donaco share. Holders of fewer Donaco shares had their 
entitlements sold, and received the proceeds of sale (less 
costs) in cash. No impairment loss was recognised on the 
reclassification of iSentric to a discontinued operation. On  
31 October 2014, Way2Bet Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of the 
Company which managed the Company’s online wagering 
marketing business, was sold to Punters Paradise Pty Limited. 
The net proceeds of sale to the Company were $450,000.      

Information on the financial performance of the 
discontinued operation during the year ended 30 June 2015 
is set out below.

Financial performance information

Consolidated

Discontinued revenue Mobile business solution
Gaming technology operations
Interest
Total revenue

Other income

Total other income

Cost of sales
Employee benefits expense
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Legal and compliance
Marketing and promotions
Professional and consulting fees
Property costs
Telecommunications and hosting
Discontinued tax expense
Other expenses

Total expenses

Profit/(loss) before income tax expense

Income tax expense

Profit/(loss) after income tax expense

Discontinued disposal iSentric
Discontinued disposal Way2Bet
Income tax expense

Gain on disposal after income tax expense

Profit after income tax expense from discontinued operations

2015

$

1,148,201
148,541
2,529
1,299,271

12,824

12,824

(746,309)
(196,389)
(2,743)
(20,283)
(79,452)
(174,112)
(6,972)
(9,929)
(30,123)
(47,396)

(1,313,708)

(1,613)

– 

(1,613)

1,753,464
449,910
– 

2,203,374

2,201,761

2014

$

–
8,127,515
6,414
8,133,929

–

–

(4,971,121)
(715,749)
(21,937)
(20,606)
(254,304)
(134,945)
(34,870)
(14,618)
–
(384,990)

(6,553,140)

1,580,789

(10,659)

1,570,130

–
–
–

–

1,570,130

Cash flow information

Net cash from operating activities

Net cash used in investing activities

Consolidated

2015

$

1,613,329

–

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations

1,613,329

Carrying amounts of assets and liabilities disposed

2014

$

1,477,253

(209,172)

1,268,081

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Other current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Other non-current assets

Total assets

Trade and other payables

Total liabilities

Net assets

Details of the disposal

Total sale consideration

Carrying amount of net assets disposed

Goodwill disposed

Gain on disposal before tax income

Income tax expense

Gain on disposal after income tax

2015

$

1,613,329

3,732,628

102,148

36,471

181,723

5,666,299

2,790,322

2,790,322

2,875,977

2015

$

12,450,000

(2,875,977)

(7,370,649)

–

2,203,374

–

2,203,374

Consolidated

2014

$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Consolidated

2014

$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

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note 9. current assets – cash and cash equivalents

note 12. current assets – prepaid construction costs

Cash on hand

Cash at bank

Cash on deposit

Consolidated

2015

$

8,613,555

201,561,564

–

2014

$

5,514,580

6,160,255

86,360,102

210,175,119

98,034,937

Reconciliation to cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 
The above figures are reconciled to cash and cash equivalents at the end of the  
financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows as follows:

Balances as above

Cash and cash equivalents – classified as held for sale

210,175,119

–

98,034,937

1,461,228

Balance as per statement of cash flows

210,175,119

99,496,165

note 10. current assets – trade and other receivables

Trade receivables

Receivable from related parties

Interest receivable on bank deposits

BAS and VAT receivable

Consolidated

2015

$

1,010,426

–

7,485

1,047,012

2,064,923

2014

$

449,720

27,039

294,551

30,991

802,301

Prepaid construction costs

Consolidated

2015

$

2014

$

273,207

18,815,625

Amounts recognised as prepaid construction costs relate to tranche payments made to third party developers in connection 
with the construction of the new Aristo Casino. Tranche payments are made in advance of construction work being performed 
in accordance with the terms of the contractor agreements, however once associated works have been completed an amount 
equal to the tranche payment is transferred from prepaid construction costs to non-current construction in progress. 

note 13. current assets – other

Bonds and security deposits

Tax receivable

Prepayments

Consolidated

2015

$

8,167

546

11,874,493

11,883,206

2014

$

8,167

1,238,204

960,898

2,207,269

In FY14, BAS and VAT receivables of $30,991 were classified as Current assets – Other. For FY15 this category has been 
reclassified as Current assets – Trade and other receivables.

note 14. non-current assets – property, plant and equipment

Consolidated

In FY14, BAS and VAT receivables of $30,991 were classified as Current assets – Other. For FY15 this category has been 
reclassified as Current assets – Trade and other receivables.

Leasehold buildings and structures – at cost

Less: Accumulated depreciation

Impairment of receivables
The consolidated entity has recognised a loss of $0 (2014: $0) in profit or loss in respect of impairment of receivables for the 
year ended 30 June 2015.

note 11. current assets – inventories

Food and beverage – at cost

Consolidated

2015

$

2014

$

700,866

1,405,726

Machinery and equipment – at cost

Less: Accumulated depreciation

Motor vehicles – at cost

Less: Accumulated depreciation

Office equipment and other – at cost

Less: Accumulated depreciation

Consumables

Less: Accumulated depreciation

2015

$

62,808,775

(2,099,485)

60,709,290

17,491,217

(3,224,294)

14,266,923

627,077

(233,519)

393,558

1,797,220

(486,099)

1,311,121

7,058,663

(1,721,646)

5,337,017

82,017,909

2014

$

1,170,778

(488,769)

682,009

3,699,023

(1,366,871)

2,332,152

512,538

(143,948)

368,590

1,671,963

(202,541)

1,469,422

1,240,787

(198,383)

1,042,404

5,894,577

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Reconciliations
Reconciliations of the written-down values (WDVs) at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set  
out below:

Machinery 
and 
equipment

Motor 
vehicles

CONSOLIDATED

Balance at 1 July 2013

Additions

Disposals

Exchange differences

Transfers in/(out)

Leasehold 
buildings

$

739,839

–

–

(996)

–

$

482,984

1,766,859

(12,950)

191,130

12,950

Depreciation expense

(56,834)

(108,821)

Balance at 30 June 2014

682,009

2,332,152

Additions

Disposals

Exchange differences

Transfers in/(out)

61,346,689

11,576,307

(8,525)

58,742

–

–

387,480

1,430,718

1,230,192

1,042,404

Office 
equipment 
and other

$

94,054

–

190,257

–

(45,081)

1,469,422

1,214,941

(205)

284,954

Consumables

Total

$

–

–

–

–

–

$

1,500,608

4,309,575

(63,365)

374,700

41,288

(268,229)

1,042,404

5,894,577

5,775,378

79,979,508

–

(8,730)

240,881

1,031,854

(1,455,002)

–

(24,284)

$

183,731

270,120

(50,415)

(5,691)

28,338

(57,493)

368,590

66,193

–

59,797

–

Reconciliations
Reconciliations of the written-down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out below:

CONSOLIDATED

Balance at 1 July 2013

Exchange differences

Amortisation expense

Balance at 30 June 2014

Disposals

Exchange differences

Amortisation expense

Balance at 30 June 2015

Land right

$

52,358

(16,654)

(1,925)

33,779

–

6,715

(2,104)

38,390

Goodwill

$

9,796,836

–

–

9,796,836

(7,370,649)

–

–

Total

$

9,849,194

(16,654)

(1,925)

9,830,615

(7,370,649)

6,715

(2,104)

2,426,187

2,464,577

Impairment testing of goodwill
Goodwill is monitored by the Chief Operating Decision Makers (‘CODM’) at the cash generating unit level. CODM reviews 
the business performance based on geography and type of business. It has identified two reportable cash generating units. 
A business-level summary of the goodwill allocation is presented below:

Depreciation expense

(1,369,625)

(1,459,734)

(101,022)

(202,989)

(1,721,646)

(4,855,016)

Balance at 30 June 2015

60,709,290

14,266,923

393,558

1,311,121

5,337,017

82,017,909 

In FY14, Consumables of WDV $1,042,404 were classified as Non-current assets – Other. For FY15 this category has been 
reclassified as Non-current assets – Property, plant and equipment. It represents low value, high turnover items that are 
depreciated in accordance with company policy and local legislation.

In the FY14, Land right of $33,779 was classified as Non-current assets – Property, plant and equipment. For FY15 this 
category has been reclassified as Non-current assets – Intangibles  

Donaco Singapore

iSentric

Total goodwill

Consolidated

2015

$

2,426,187

–

2,426,187

2014

$

2,426,187

7,370,649

9,796,836 

note 15. non-current assets – intangibles

Goodwill – at cost

Land right – at cost

Less: Accumulated amortisation

Consolidated

2015

$

2014

$

2,426,187

9,796,836

69,474

(31,084)

38,390

56,642

(22,863)

33,779

2,464,577

9,830,615

The recoverable amount of the cash generating unit 
of Donaco Singapore has been determined based on 
the value-in-use calculation. To calculate this, cash flow 
projections are based on financial budgets approved by 
senior management covering a five-year period.

The Group determines whether goodwill is impaired at least 
on an annual basis. To do so, the Group employs a value-
in-use calculation using cash flow projections from financial 
budgets approved by senior management. Management 
has forecast a strong growth rate in budgeted gross margin 
for FY16 based on the growth in revenue from Aristo’s main 
gaming floor, VIP gaming, and the increase in the number 
of slot machines. The new hotel room, entertainment, 
restaurant and bar revenue lines, with associated marketing 
programs, will increase visitation to the new hotel, which 
will also contribute to overall revenue growth. Gross margin 
projections for future years are based on past performance 
and management’s expectations for future performance in 
each segment.

Management determined budgeted gross margin based 
on past performance and its expectations for the future and 
are considered to be reasonably achievable. The weighted 

average growth rates used are consistent with forecasts 
included in industry reports. The discount rates used reflect 
specific risks relating to the relevant segments and the 
countries in which they operate.

The recoverable amount calculation for goodwill is most 
sensitive to changes in growth rate and EBIT margin 
on sales. Based on sensitivity analysis performed, no 
reasonable change in these assumptions would give rise  
to an impairment.

Land right
An intangible asset of $38,390 relates to a 30-year land use 
right in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Land use right 
is stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and any 
impairment losses. The amortisation period is 30 years. This 
intangible asset is tested for impairment annually or more 
frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate 
that the carrying value may be impaired.

In FY14, Land right of $33,779 was classified as  
Non-current assets – Property, plant and equipment. For 
FY15 this category has been reclassified as Non-current 
assets – Intangibles   

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note 16. non-current assets – construction in progress

 note 18. current liabilities – trade and other payables

Consolidated

2015

$

2014

$

Property construction works in progress (WIP) – at cost

205,737

39,151,630

Reconciliations
Reconciliations of the written-down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out below:

Trade payables

Intercompany payable

Deposits received

Floating chips

Interest payable

Construction WIP

Other payables and accrued expenses

Consolidated

2015

$

3,160,938

9,081

115,098

12,326,032

141,494

263,416

16,016,059

2014

$

1,909,478

–

85,989

9,282,203

– 

1,357,462

12,635,132

CONSOLIDATED

Balance at 1 July 2013

Additions

Exchange differences

Balance at 30 June 2014

Additions

Revaluation increments

Transfers in/(out)

Balance at 30 June 2015

$

12,336,321

27,005,239

(189,930)

39,151,630

26,073,612

8,869,600

(73,889,105)

205,737

Construction relates to costs incurred by the new 
construction of the Aristo Casino.  

Amounts previously recognised as prepaid construction 
costs, are transferred to construction in progress, once 
associated works have been completed. Once recognised 
as part of construction in progress the amounts are then 
carried on the statement of financial position at cost, 
until such time as the asset is completed and ready for its 
intended use. Work in progress is not depreciated, but 
tested for impairment annually. Once ready for its intended 
use an amount equal to the cost of the completed asset will 
be transferred to property, plant and equipment or non-

current prepayment and accounted for in accordance  
with the consolidated entity’s accounting policy for each 
asset class.

All borrowing costs incurred in connection with the 
borrowing of funds that are directly attributable to the 
acquisition, construction or production of the qualifying 
asset, that necessarily take a substantial period of time to 
get ready for their intended use, are capitalised as part of 
the cost of the asset, until substantially all those activities 
necessary to prepare the qualifying asset for its intended 
use, or sale, are complete. Total capitalised as at 30 June 
2015 is $31,565 (2014: $1,232,870).

note 17. non-current assets – other

Other debtors

Consolidated

2015

$

533,765

2014

$

18,637

In FY14, Consumables of WDV $1,042,404 were classified as Non-current assets – Other debtors. For FY15 this category has 
been reclassified as Non-current assets – Property, plant and equipment. It represents low value, high turnover items that are 
depreciated in accordance with Company policy and local legislation.

Refer to note 29 for further information on financial instruments.

Floating chips 
The number of floating chips is determined as the difference between the number of chips in use and the actual chips 
counted by the casino as at reporting date.

note 19. current liabilities – borrowings

Joint Stock Commercial Ocean Bank

Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam

Refer to note 29 for further information on financial instruments.

Total secured liabilities

The total secured current liabilities are as follows:

Joint Stock Commercial Ocean Bank

Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam

Consolidated

Consolidated

2015

$

2,916,691

46,021

2,962,712

2015

$

2,916,691

46,021

2,962,712

2014

$

1,446,596

–

1,446,596

2014

$

1,446,596

–

1,446,596

Assets pledged as security
The bank overdraft and loans are secured by first mortgages over the consolidated entity’s land and buildings.

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Financing arrangements
Unrestricted access was available at the reporting date to the following lines of credit (current and non-current):

Total secured liabilities
The total secured liabilities (current and non-current) are as follows:

Consolidated

2015

$

2014

$

21,808,808

17,988,139

Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam

Joint Stock Commercial Ocean Bank

Consolidated

2015

$

16,041,798

138,007

2014

$

12,054,966

–

16,179,805

12,054,966

Total facilities

     Bank loans

Used at the reporting date

     Bank loans

Unused at the reporting date

     Bank loans

note 20. current liabilities – income tax

Provision for income tax

16,179,805

12,054,966

5,629,003

5,933,173

Consolidated

2015

$

2014

$

427,505

4,851,700

Assets pledged as security
The bank overdraft and loans are secured by first mortgages 
over the consolidated entity’s land and buildings.

a lending facility for an additional VND180 billion. The term 
of the loan is seven years payable by 2 October 2020. 

On 11 July  2011, the Lao Cai International Hotel Joint 
Venture (the Borrower) entered into a loan agreement with 
Joint Stock Commercial Ocean Bank (the Lender) for a 
lending facility of VND180 billion Vietnamese dong, for use 
towards construction of the new Lao Cai International Hotel. 
A second agreement was signed on 25 December 2013 for 

On 7 April 2015 the Lao Cai International Hotel Joint 
Venture (the Borrower) entered into a second loan 
agreement with Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign 
Trade of Vietnam for a lending facility of VND3 billion 
Vietnamese dong for the purchase of capital equipment. 
The term is three years at 10.5%pa.

note 21. current liabilities – employee benefits

note 23. non-current liabilities – employee benefits

Consolidated

Consolidated

Annual leave

Long service leave

Other

note 22. non-current liabilities – borrowings

Joint Stock Commercial Ocean Bank

Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam

Refer to note 29 for further information on financial instruments.

2015

$

52,240

18,986

244,653

315,879

2014

$

32,928

–

37,562

70,490

Consolidated

2015

$

13,125,107

91,986

2014

$

10,608,370

–

13,217,093

10,608,370

Long service leave

Employee benefits

note 24. equity – issued capital

2015

$

–

9,011

9,011

2015

$

2014

$

20,485

–

20,485

2014

$

Consolidated

2015

SHARES

2014

SHARES

Ordinary shares – fully paid

683,524,102

460,282,631

246,719,609 

129,964,909

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Movements in ordinary share capital

Details

Date

Shares

Issue price

$

Balance

Issued shares

Issued shares

Issued shares

Issued shares

DNAO option conversion

Unissued shares

1 July 2013

371,719,896

26 November 2013

29,300,000

16 December 2013

1 April 2014

12 May 2014

multiple

31 December 2013

20,000

26,748,344

29,642,635

2,851,756

–

–

460,282,631

219,621,175

898,929

2,721,367

–

–

$0.860

$0.860

$1.330

$1.330

$0.300

$0.000

$0.000

$0.600

$0.300

$0.280

$0.000

$0.000

34,692,937

25,198,000

17,200

35,575,297

39,424,705

858,705

(300,000)

(5,501,935)

129,964,909

131,486,827

1,028,511

–

(7,260,638)

(8,500,000)

246,719,609

Less: transaction costs arising on share issue

multiple

Balance

Issued shares

DNAO option conversion

DNAO option conversion

Less: transaction costs arising on share issue

Return of capital on iSentric sale

30 June 2014

multiple

multiple

multiple

multiple

Balance

30 June 2015

683,524,102

Foreign currency reserve
The reserve is used to recognise exchange differences 
arising from translation of the financial statements of foreign 
operations to Australian dollars. The cumulative amount 
is reclassified to profit or loss when the net investment is 
disposed of.

of their remuneration, and other parties as part of their 
compensation for services.

Revaluation surplus reserve

The reserve is used to recognise increments and decrements 
in the fair value of net assets of disposed entities.

Employee share option reserve
The reserve is used to recognise the value of equity 
benefits provided to employees and directors as part 

Movements in reserves

Movements in each class of reserve during the current and 
previous financial year are set out below:

Revaluation 
surplus reserve*

 Employee share 
option reserve

Foreign 
currency

CONSOLIDATED

Balance at 1 July 2013

Foreign currency translation

Balance at 30 June 2014

Revaluation – gross

Foreign currency translation

Employee share option reserve

Transfer to retained earnings

$

–

–

–

2,978,285

–

–

(1,122,958)

$

–

–

–

–

–

1,967,750

–

$

Total

$

964,633

964,633

(1,442,726)

(1,442,726)

(478,093)

–

12,412,538

–

–

(478,093)

2,978,285

12,412,538

1,967,750

(1,122,958)

Ordinary shares
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.

Capital risk management
The consolidated entity’s objectives when managing capital 
are 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.

note 25. equity – reserves

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

The consolidated entity would look to raise capital when 
an opportunity to invest in a business or company was seen 
as value adding relative to the current parent entity’s share 
price at the time of the investment. 

The consolidated entity is subject to certain financing 
arrangements and meeting these is given priority in all 
capital risk management decisions. There have been no 
events of default on the financing arrangements during  
the financial year.

The capital risk management policy remains unchanged 
from the 2014 Annual Report.

Revaluation surplus reserve

Foreign currency reserve

Employee share option reserve

Consolidated

2015

$

1,855,327

11,934,445

1,967,750

15,757,522

2014

$

–

(478,093)

–

(478,093)

Balance at 30 June 2015

1,855,327

1,967,750

11,934,445

15,757,522

* The Revaluation surplus reserve is used to recognise increments and decrements in the fair value of net assets  

of disposed entities.

note 26. equity – retained profits

Retained profits at the beginning of the financial year

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

Transfer to revaluation surplus reserve*

Transfer from options reserve

Transfer from other reserves**

Adjustment on the acquisition of non-controlling interest

Consolidated

2015

$

18,690,859

(2,928,075)

(2,978,285)

–

1,122,958

–

2014

$

12,745,584

6,793,403

–

300,000

–

(1,148,128)

Retained profits at the end of the financial year

13,907,457

18,690,859

* Relates to the disposal of iSentric.  ** Fair value adjustment on the acquisition of non-controlling interest from 24 July 2013.

note 27. equity – non-controlling interest

Retained profits

Consolidated

2015

$

2014

$

986,462

1,058,788

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note 28. equity – dividends

There were no dividends to shareholders paid, 
recommended or declared during the current or 
previous financial year. A dividend was paid by the Lao 
Cai International Hotel Joint Venture Company to non-
controlling interests (the Vietnamese Government) in the 
previous financial year. The consolidated entity’s dividend 
policy is unchanged from that set out in the prospectus 
dated 13 December 2012, which stated: The Company 
intends to pay dividends to Shareholders in the future 
subject to the availability of sufficient profits and franking 
credits and subject to the Company’s then current working 
capital requirements and growth plans. Shareholders should 
note that the payment of dividends is not guaranteed.

note 29. financial instruments

Financial risk management objectives

The consolidated entity’s activities expose it to a variety  
of financial risks: market risk (including foreign currency  
risk and interest rate risk), credit risk and liquidity risk.  
The consolidated entity’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 consolidated entity. The consolidated 
entity 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 and ageing analysis for credit risk.

 Directors (‘the Board’). These policies include identification 
and analysis of the risk exposure of the consolidated 
entity and appropriate procedures, controls and risk limits. 
Finance identifies, evaluates and hedges financial risks 
within the consolidated entity’s operating units. Finance 
reports to the Board on a monthly basis.

Market risk
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such 
as interest rate and foreign exchange rate, will affect the 
consolidated entity’s income.

Foreign currency risk
The consolidated entity is exposed to foreign exchange 
fluctuations in relation to cash generated for working capital 
purposes, denominated in foreign currencies and net 
investments in foreign operations, namely Vietnam and Malaysia.

Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial 
transactions and recognised financial assets and financial 
liabilities denominated in a currency that is not the entity’s 
functional currency. The risk is measured using sensitivity 
analysis and cash flow forecasting. An assessment of the 
sensitivity of the consolidated entity’s exposure to interest 
rate movements was performed, and was found to be 
immaterial for the purposes of this disclosure.

Exchange rate exposures are managed within approved 
policy parameters and material movements are not expected. 
The consolidated entity does not enter into any forward 
exchange contracts to buy or sell specified foreign currencies.

Risk management is carried out by senior finance executives 
(‘finance’) under policies approved by the Board of

The average exchange rates and reporting date exchange 
rates applied were as follows:

Average exchange rates

Reporting date exchange rates

AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS

USD

VND

CNY

MYR

SGD

HKD

2015

1.2066

0.0001

5.1264

0.3485

0.9200

0.1556

2014

1.0931

0.0001

5.6245

0.3359

0.9070

0.1409

2015

1.3021

0.0001

4.7661

0.3443

0.9671

0.1680

2014

1.0616

0.0001

5.8466

0.3307

0.8501

0.1370

The carrying amount of the consolidated entity’s foreign currency denominated financial assets and financial liabilities at the 
reporting date were as follows:

CONSOLIDATED

USD

VND

CNY

MYR

SGD

HKD

Assets

Liabilities

2015

$

178,267,338

26,998,893

8,515,466

27,636

47,643

94,811

2014

$

8,325,884

24,407,168

5,234,206

29,269

46,987

–

2015

$

(6,013,131)

(13,970,745)

(12,326,033)

(1,104)

(11,067)

–

2014

$

(2,265,498)

(11,939,946)

(10,076,241)

(1,058)

(7,644)

–

213,951,787

38,043,514

(32,322,080)

(24,290,387)

A 5% strengthening of the AUD against the various foreign currencies at the balance date would increase/(decrease) the 
Company’s profit/(loss) after tax by the amounts shown below. The analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant.

CONSOLIDATED – 2015

% CHANGE

EFFECT ON PROFIT AFTER TAX

AUD strengthened

USD

VND

CNY

MYR

SGD

HKD

5%

5%

5%

5%

5%

5%

(8,612,710)

(651,407)

190,528

(1,327)

(1,829)

(4,740)

(9,081,485)

CONSOLIDATED – 2014

% CHANGE

EFFECT ON PROFIT AFTER TAX

AUD strengthened

USD

VND

CNY

MYR

SGD

5%

5%

5%

5%

5%

(303,019)

(623,361)

242,101

(1,410)

(1,967)

(687,656)

A 5% weakening of the AUD against the various currencies would have had the equal but opposite effect on the above 
currencies to the amounts shown above, on the basis that all other variables remain constant.

Interest rate risk
The consolidated entity’s main interest rate risk arises from cash and cash equivalents.

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As at the reporting date, the consolidated entity had the following cash and cash equivalents:

CONSOLIDATED

Bank loans

Cash on hand and short-term deposits

Cash at bank and long-term deposits

Net exposure to cash flow interest rate risk

Weighted 
average 
interest rate

Weighted 
average 
interest rate

Balance

Balance

2015

2014

%

$

%

$

(11.00%)

(16,179,805)

(16.00%)

(12,054,966)

0.19%

0.70%

210,167,449

7,669

193,995,313

-%

3.35%

17,015,447

81,019,491

85,979,972

An analysis by remaining contractual maturities is shown  
in ‘liquidity risk management’ below.

An assessment of the sensitivity of the consolidated entity’s 
exposure to interest rate movements was performed, and was 
found to be immaterial for the purposes of this disclosure.

Credit risk

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default 
on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the 
consolidated entity. The consolidated entity has a strict code 
of credit, including obtaining agency credit information, 
confirming references and setting appropriate credit 
limits. The consolidated entity obtains guarantees where 
appropriate to mitigate credit risk. The maximum exposure 
to credit risk at the reporting date to recognised financial 
assets is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for 
impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the statement  
of financial position and notes to the financial statements. 

The consolidated entity does not hold any collateral.

Liquidity risk

Vigilant liquidity risk management requires the consolidated 
entity to maintain sufficient liquid assets (mainly cash and 
cash equivalents) and available borrowing facilities to be 
able to pay debts as and when they become due and 
payable.

The consolidated entity maintains cash to meet all its 
liquidity requirements and manages its liquidity by carefully 
monitoring cash outflows due in a day-to-day and week-
to-week basis. Furthermore, the consolidated entity’s 
long-term liquidity needs are identified in its annual Board 
approved budget, and updated on a quarterly basis 
through revised forecasts. 

Financing arrangements
Unused borrowing facilities at the reporting date:

Bank loans

Consolidated

2015

$

2014

$

5,629,003

5,933,173

Subject to the continuance of satisfactory credit ratings, the bank loan facilities may be drawn at any time and have  
an average maturity of five years (2014: six years).

Remaining contractual maturities

The following tables detail the consolidated entity’s 
remaining contractual maturity for its financial liabilities. 
The tables have been drawn up based on the undiscounted 
cash flows of financial liabilities based on the earliest date 
on which the financial liabilities are required to be paid. 

The tables include both interest and principal cash flows 
disclosed as remaining contractual maturities and therefore 
these totals may differ from their carrying amount in the 
statement of financial position.

CONSOLIDATED – 2015

Non-derivatives
Non-interest bearing

Trade payables

Floating chips

Weighted 
average 
interest rate

%

-%

-%

1 year or less

$

3,160,938

12,326,032 

Between 1 
and 2 years

Between 2 
and 5 years

Over 5 years

$

–

–

$

–

–

$

–

–

Remaining 
contractual 
maturities

$

3,160,938

12,326,032

Interest-bearing – variable

Bank loans

11.00%

Total non-derivatives

2,962,712

18,449,682

2,962,712

2,962,712

8,796,034

8,796,034

1,458,345

1,458,345

16,179,803

31,666,773

CONSOLIDATED – 2014

Non-derivatives
Non-interest bearing

Trade payables

Floating chips

Weighted 
average 
interest rate

%

-%

-%

1 year or less

$

1,909,478

9,282,203

Between 1 
and 2 years

Between 2 
and 5 years

Over 5 years

$

–

–

$

–

–

$

–

–

Remaining 
contractual 
maturities

$

1,909,478

9,282,203

Interest-bearing – fixed rate

Borrowings

12.50%

Total non-derivatives

1,446,596

12,638,277

1,768,062

1,768,062

5,304,186

5,304,186

3,536,122

3,536,122

12,054,966

23,246,647

The cash flows in the maturity analysis above are not expected to occur significantly earlier than contractually  
disclosed above.

Fair value of financial instruments

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

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note 30. key management personnel disclosures

note 31. remuneration of auditors

Directors
The following persons were directors of Donaco International Limited during the financial year:

Stuart James McGregor 
Joey Lim Keong Yew 
Benedict Paul Reichel 
Benjamin Lim Keong Hoe   
Robert Andrew Hines 

Non-Executive Director and Chairman 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 
Executive Director and Company Secretary 
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director

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

Richard Na Chun Wee 
Kenny Goh Kwey Biaw 

Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Group CEO 
Deputy Chief Financial Officer and CEO of Donaco Singapore

Compensation
The aggregate compensation made to directors and other members of key management personnel of the consolidated 
entity is set out below:

Short-term employee benefits

Post-employment benefits

Long-term benefits

Share-based payments

Consolidated

2015

$

2,036,484

53,451

7,600

824,179

2,921,714

2014

$

1,644,176

42,407

–

–

1,686,583

During the financial year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by William Buck, the auditor of the 
Company, and unrelated firms:

Audit services – William Buck

Audit or review of the financial statements

Other services – William Buck

Preparation of the tax return

Audit services – unrelated firms

Audit or review of the financial statements

Other services – unrelated firms

Preparation of the tax return

Due diligence

note 32. commitments

Capital commitments

Committed at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable:

Property construction works

Lease commitments – operating

Committed at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable:

Within one year

One to five years

Consolidated

2015

$

2014

$

92,391

80,000

18,000

110,391

5,000

85,000

42,764

33,564

7,850

26,571

34,421

77,185

2015

$

Consolidated

6,667

220

6,887

40,451

2014

$

2,427,717

7,012,564

195,127

63,240

258,367

55,200

182,719

237,919

Operating lease commitments includes contracted amounts 
for various offices and sites within Australia and South East 
Asia under non-cancellable operating leases. The leases 
have varying terms, escalation clauses and renewal rights. 
On renewal, the terms of the leases are renegotiated.

Mortgage to Joint Stock Commercial Ocean Bank 

A mortgage was registered by the Ocean Bank of Vietnam 
over the assets of the Aristo International Hotel, on 11 July 
2011. Total borrowings as per the statement of financial 

position as at 30 June 2015 under this arrangement were 
$16,041,797 (2014: $12,054,966). 

Mortgage to Joint Stock Commercial Bank for  
Foreign Trade of Vietnam
In addition, a secondary mortgage was registered by Joint 
Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam over 
assets of the Aristo International Hotel on 7 April 2015. Total 
borrowings as per the statement of financial position as at 30 
June 2015 under this arrangement were $138,007 (2014: $0). 

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note 33. related party transactions

Parent entity
Donaco International Limited is the legal parent entity. 
Donaco International Limited is listed on the Australian 
Securities Exchange (ASX: DNA).

Key management personnel
Disclosures relating to key management personnel are  
set out in note 30 and the remuneration report in the 
directors’ report.

Subsidiaries
Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 35.

Transactions with related parties
The following transactions occurred with related parties:

note 34. parent entity information

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

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

Loss after income tax

Consolidated

Total comprehensive income

 Statement of financial position

Total current assets

Total assets

Total current liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity

    Issued capital

    Employee share option reserve

    Accumulated losses

Total equity

Other transactions:

Dividends paid by controlling entities to non-controlling interest

Management fee – associated entities

2015

$

–

–

2014

$

(821,540)

47,394

Receivable from and payable to related parties
The following balances are outstanding at the reporting date in relation to transactions with related parties:

Consolidated

2015

$

2014

$

Current receivables:

Amount owing to Donaco Singapore Pte Ltd by associated entity

511,356

27,039

Amounts due from associated companies and related parties are unsecured, interest free, repayable on demand and are  
to be settled in cash.

Loans to/from related parties
There were no loans to or from related parties at the current and previous reporting date.

Terms and conditions
All transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates.

Your Board is one of the most ethnically and culturally 
diverse boards in the ASX300, with 57% of its members 
having been born, educated and now residing in Asia.

This provides deep and direct experience and knowledge 
of the regions in which we operate

Guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation 
to the debts of its subsidiaries
The parent entity had no guarantees in relation to the debts 
of its subsidiaries as at 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2014.

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

Contingent liabilities
The parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 
2015 and 30 June 2014.

Capital commitments – Property, plant and equipment
The parent entity had no capital commitments for property, 
plant and equipment at as 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2014.

•  Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost, less 

any impairment, in the parent entity.

•  Dividends received from subsidiaries are recognised  

as other income by the parent entity.

2015

$

(1,554,401)

(1,554,401)

Parent

2014

$

(813,264)

(813,264)

Parent

2015

$

2014

$

22,306,130

81,494,286

248,179,260

130,996,072

260,981

269,992

287,577

308,065

298,057,612

1,967,750

(52,116,094)

181,302,812

–

(50,614,805)

247,909,268

130,688,007

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

Name

Principal place  
of business/country  
of incorporation

Ownership interest

Donaco Australia Pty Ltd

Way2Bet Pty Ltd (sold 31 October 2014)

Donaco Singapore Pte Ltd

Donaco Holdings Ltd*

Donaco Holdings Sdn Bhd*

Lao Cai International Hotel Joint Venture Company*

iSentric Sdn Bhd (sold 8 September 2014)

Donaco Hong Kong Limited

Prime Standard Limited

Donaco Holdings (Hong Kong) Pte Ltd*

* Subsidiary of Donaco Singapore Pte Ltd.

The principal activities of each subsidiary are: 

Donaco Australia Pty Ltd 

Australia

Australia

Singapore

British Virgin Islands

Malaysia

Vietnam

Malaysia

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

2015

%

100.00%

-%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

95.00%

-%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

2014

%

100.00%

90.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

95.00%

100.00%

-%

-%

-%

Dormant (previously operated New Zealand games service,    
discontinued in January 2015). 

Way2Bet Pty Ltd (sold 31 October 2014) 

Previously operated wagering marketing portal. 

Donaco Singapore Pte Ltd 

Donaco Holdings Ltd 

Donaco Holdings Sdn Bhd 

Holding company for Vietnamese casino operations. 

Cost centre for corporate operations. 

Cost centre for corporate operations. 

Donaco Holdings (Hong Kong) Pte Ltd 

Cost centre for corporate operations and marketing activities. 

Lao Cai International Hotel Joint Venture Company  Operates Vietnamese casino operations. 

Donaco Hong Kong Limited 

Holding company for Cambodian casino operations. 

iSentric Sdn Bhd (sold 8 September 2014) 

Previously operated mobile commerce business. 

Prime Standard Limited 

Cost centre for corporate operations.  

Summarised financial information
Summarised financial information of the subsidiary with non-controlling interests that are material to the consolidated entity 
are set out below:  

Lao Cai International Hotel Joint Venture Company

Summarised statement of financial position
Current assets

Non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Summarised statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
Revenue

Expenses

Profit/(loss) before income tax expense

Income tax expense

Profit/(loss) after income tax expense

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income

Statement of cash flows
Net cash from/(used in) operating activities

Net cash used in investing activities

Net cash from financing activities

2015

$

2014

$

14,146,682

82,183,762

32,597,267

45,564,285

96,330,444

78,161,552

29,605,474

22,853,623

29,002,058

29,594,711

52,459,097

58,596,769

43,871,347

19,564,783

17,109,928

(18,556,453)

(1,446,525)

–

19,381,119

(7,311,782)

12,069,337

(2,847,373)

(1,446,525)

9,221,964

–

–

(1,446,525)

9,221,964

(1,007,639)

(8,248,552)

7,026,938

10,144,827

(40,573,413)

25,962,545

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(2,229,253)

(4,466,041)

Other financial information
Profit/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

Accumulated non-controlling interests at the end of reporting period

(72,326)

986,462

1,476,679

1,058,788

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note 36. events after the reporting period

The ultimate parent company, Donaco International 
Limited (DNA), entered into a share sale agreement on 
23 January 2015, supplemental share sale agreement 
on 22 May 2015, and amending and restating deed on 
18 June 2015 (the ‘Sale and Purchase Agreements’) with 
independent third parties for the acquisition of the 100% 
equity interests in DNA Star Vegas Co., Ltd (‘DNA Star’) for 
a consideration of USD360 million. DNA Star is principally 
engaged in operation of a casino business in Cambodia. The 
consideration to be paid by DNA to the vendor was made by:

1. Deposit of USD5 million within 14 days of execution  
of the share sale agreement, which occurred in FY15.

2. USD135 million to be paid on completion date  

of acquisition. 

3. USD120 million by issuing consideration shares in DNA 

on the completion date of acquisition. 

4. USD100 million to be paid to an account or held  

in escrow in favour of the vendor.

According to the nomination letter signed on 22 June 
2015, DNA nominated its wholly-owned subsidiary, Donaco 
Hong Kong Limited (‘DHK’), to be the registered owner of 
DNA Star and vested unto DHK all of the rights, titles and 
interest in DNA Star under and/or pursuant to the Sale and 
Purchase Agreement. 

The acquisition was completed on 1 July 2015. Consequent 
on the completion of the acquisition, applicable legal and 
consultancy fees of $10,444,225 were expensed and paid in 
the month of July 2015. As part payment for the acquisition, 
a term loan of USD100 million from Mega International 
Commercial Bank Co, Ltd of Taiwan was drawn down on  
1 July 2015, and the proceeds paid to the vendor.

Pursuant to a detailed valuation report and purchase price 
allocation report dated 22 January 2015 prepared by Colliers 

International Hong Kong Limited and its related party, 
Colliers International Thailand, the fair value of the business 
acquired by DNA was USD411.2 million. Since the price 
paid was USD360 million, this valuation would require the 
acquisition to be treated as a bargain purchase, which would 
require the excess of USD51.2 million to be recorded as a 
positive income amount in the Company’s income statement.

However the directors have decided to take a more 
conservative approach to the valuation, and will continue 
to evaluate the business and the assets acquired in more 
detail over the next 12 months, before deciding whether  
to treat the acquisition as a bargain purchase.

As a result of the successful acquisition of the Star Vegas 
Resort & Club on 1 July 2015, the FY15 statutory results 
relate only to the Company’s pre-existing business, the 
Aristo International Hotel in Vietnam. Based on unaudited 
Star Vegas management accounts for FY15, the Aristo now 
represents approximately 15% of the Company’s overall 
business, in terms of net (reported) revenue.

Unaudited management accounts for FY15 show that  
the Star Vegas achieved actual net revenue of $92.66 
million, and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation  
and amortisation (EBITDA) of $70.22 million, with net profit 
after tax (NPAT) of $65.4 million. Normalised results show 
revenue of $100.82 million, EBITDA of $78.39 million, and 
NPAT of $73.56 million.

In order to provide working capital for the consolidated 
entity, a term loan facility in the amount of USD20 million 
from OL Master Limited was drawn down on 7 July 2015.

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 
2015 that has significantly affected, or may significantly 
affect, the consolidated entity’s operations, the results of 
those operations or the consolidated entity’s state of affairs 
in future financial years.

With the expansion of our business, we have also  
expanded the capabilities of our senior management team.

note 37. reconciliation of profit/(loss) after income tax to net cash from operating activities

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

(3,000,401)

8,270,082

Consolidated

2015

$

2014

$

Adjustments for:

Depreciation and amortisation

Net gain on disposal of non-current assets

Share-based payments

Foreign exchange relating to capital raising

Interest on investing activities

Net gain on sale of assets

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

    Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables

    Decrease/(increase) in inventories

    Decrease/(increase) in other operating assets

    Increase in trade and other payables

    Decrease in provision for income tax

    Increase/(decrease) in employee benefits

    Increase/(decrease) in other provisions

4,857,120

(2,203,373)

1,967,750

381,544

–

–

(1,293,613)

704,860

7,897,925

3,379,938

(4,424,195)

245,389

(10,482)

292,090 

–

–

1,545,565

(77,117)

(9,861)

2,408,358

(1,180,516)

(2,092,799)

1,187,897

(319,414)

(399,140)

63,043

Net cash from operating activities

8,502,462

9,688,188

note 38. earnings per share

Earnings per share for profit/(loss) from continuing operations
Profit/(loss) after income tax

Non-controlling interest

Profit/(loss) after income tax attributable to the owners  
of Donaco International Limited

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic 
earnings per share

Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share:

    Options over ordinary shares

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted 
earnings per share

Consolidated

2015

$

2014

$

(5,202,162)

72,326

6,699,952

(1,476,679)

(5,129,836)

5,223,273 

Number

Number

542,208,524

306,593,004 

23,047,578

7,869,582

565,256,102

314,462,586

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Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

2015

CENTS

(0.95)

(0.91)

2015

$

Consolidated

Consolidated

2014

CENTS

1.70

1.66 

2014

$

Earnings per share for profit from discontinued operations
Profit after income tax attributable to the owners of Donaco International Limited

2,201,761

1,570,130

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating  
basic earnings per share

Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share:

    Options over ordinary shares

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating  
diluted earnings per share

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

Earnings per share for profit/(loss)
Profit/(loss) after income tax

Non-controlling interest

Profit/(loss) after income tax attributable to the owners  
of Donaco International Limited

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating  
basic earnings per share

Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share:

    Options over ordinary shares

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating  
diluted earnings per share

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

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Number

Number

542,208,524

306,593,004 

23,047,578

7,869,582

565,256,102

314,462,586 

Cents

0.41

0.39

2015

$

Consolidated

Cents

0.51

0.50

2014

$

(3,000,401)

72,326

8,270,082

(1,476,679)

(2,928,075)

6,793,403 

Number

Number

542,208,524

306,593,004 

23,047,578

565,256,102

7,869,582

314,462,586 

Cents

(0.54)

(0.52)

Cents

2.22

2.16 

note 39. share-based payments

Employee Option Allocation FY14 
At the Annual General Meeting on 21 November 2013, 
shareholders approved the establishment of a long-term 
incentive (LTI) plan for executives, consisting of the annual 
grant of units under an option share trust (OST). On 23 
December 2013, the Company announced that it had 
issued options amounting to 1% of its then issued capital 
(a total of 4,010,511 options) under the LTI plan. Approval 
for the issue of these options under an employee incentive 
scheme was obtained pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 10.14. 
These options were not contributed to the OST until 1 July 

2014. Accordingly employees were not allocated units  
in the OST until 1 July 2014.

Employee Option Allocation FY15 
Pursuant to the approval granted by shareholders at 
the FY13 Annual General Meeting, further options were 
contributed to the OST for FY15. These options were not 
contributed to the OST until 1 July 2015, and accordingly 
employees were not allocated additional units in the OST 
(apart from those outlined below) until 1 July 2015.

Set out below are summaries of options granted during 
FY15 under the plan:

2015

Grant date

Expiry date

01/07/2014

01/07/2016

01/07/2014

01/07/2017

01/07/2014

01/07/2018

Exercise 
price

$0.590

$0.590

$0.590

Balance at 
the start of 
the year

Granted

Exercised

–

–

–

–

1,399,293

1,328,169

1,283,049

4,010,511

–

–

–

–

Expired/
forfeited/ 
other

Balance at 
the end of 
the year

(33,333)

(33,333)

(33,333)

(99,999)

1,365,960

1,294,836

1,249,716

3,910,512

Set out below are the options exercisable at the end of the financial year:

Grant date

01/07/2014

Expiry date

01/07/2016

2015

Number

1,365,960

1,365,960

2014

Number

–

–

The weighted average share price during the financial year was $0.78 (2014: $0.56).

The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding at the end of the financial year was 1.97 years  
(2014: not applicable as no options were outstanding).

For the options granted during the current financial year, the valuation model inputs used to determine the fair value at the 
grant date, are as follows:

Grant date 

Expiry date

01/07/2014

01/07/2016

01/07/2014

01/07/2017

01/07/2014

01/07/2018

Share price 
at valuation 
date

Exercise 
price

Expected 
volatility

Dividend 
yield

Risk-free 
interest rate

Fair value at 
grant date

$0.930

$0.930

$0.930

$0.610

$0.610

$0.610

78.74%

78.74%

78.74%

-%

-%

-%

2.52%

2.52%

2.52%

$0.490

$0.560

$0.616

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•  the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001, the 

Australian Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory 
professional reporting requirements;

•  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;

•  the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the consolidated 
entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2015 and of its performance for the financial year 
ended on that date; and

•  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

Mr Stuart McGregor 
Chairman

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independent auditor’s report to the members  
of donaco international limited

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DONACO 
INTERNATIONAL LIMTIED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 

Report on the Financial Report 
We have audited the accompanying financial report of Donaco International Limited (the 
Company) on pages 26 to 72, which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 
June 2015, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the statement 
of changes in equity and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes 
comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, 
and the directors’ declaration of the company and the consolidated entity comprising the 
company and the entities it controlled at the year’s end or from time to time during the 
financial year. 

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

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

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

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

Independence 
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the 
Corporations Act 2001.  

William Buck is an association of independent firms, each trading under the name of William Buck across 
Australia and New Zealand with affiliated offices worldwide. Liability limited by a scheme approved under 
Professional Standards Legislation other than for acts or omissions of financial services licensees.

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS  
& ADVISORS

Sydney Ofice 
Level 29, 66 Goulburn Street 
Sydney NSW 2000

Telephone: +61 2 8263 4000

Parramatta Ofice 
Level 7, 3 Horwood Place 
Parramatta NSW 2150

PO Box 19 
Parramatta NSW 2124

Telephone: +61 2 8836 1500
williambuck.com

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independent auditor’s report to the members  
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shareholder information  
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF DONACO  
INTERNATIONAL LIMTIED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES (CONT) 

Auditorʼs Opinion 
In our opinion: 
a) 

the financial report of Donaco International Limited on pages 26 to 72 is in accordance with the 
Corporations Act 2001, including: 
i.  giving a true and fair view of the Company and consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 

2015 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and 

ii.  complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting 

Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and 

b) 

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

Report on the Remuneration Report 
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 13 to 20 of the directors’ report for the year 
ended 30 June 2015.  The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of 
the Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  Our responsibility 
is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with 
Australian Auditing Standards. 

Auditorʼs Opinion 
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Donaco International Limited for the year ended 30 June 2015, 
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Matters Relating to the Electronic Presentation of the Audited Financial Report  
This auditor’s report relates to the financial report of Donaco International Limited for the year ended 30 
June 2015 included on Donaco International Limited’s web site.  The company’s directors are responsible 
for the integrity of the Donaco International Limited’s web site.  We have not been engaged to report on the 
integrity of the Donaco International Limited’s web site.  The auditor’s report refers only to the financial 
report.  It does not provide an opinion on any other information which may have been hyperlinked to/from 
these statements.  If users of this report are concerned with the inherent risks arising from electronic data 
communications they are advised to refer to the hard copy of the audited financial report to confirm the 
information included in the audited financial report presented on this web site. 

William Buck 
Chartered Accountants 
ABN 16 021 300 521 

M.A. Nevill 
Partner 
Dated this 25th day of September, 2015 

The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 31 August 2015.

distribution of equitable securities

Analysis of number of equitable security holders by size of holding:

1 to 1,000

1,001 to 5,000

5,001 to 10,000

10,001 to 100,000

100,001 and over

Holding less than a marketable parcel

equity security holders

Number of 
holders of 
ordinary shares

Number of 
holders of  
options over 
ordinary shares

397

703

424

963

159

2,646

240

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Twenty largest quoted equity security holders
The names of the 20 largest security holders of quoted equity securities are listed below:

Ordinary shares 

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited

Slim Twinkle Limited

RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited

National Nominees Limited

Convent Fine Limited

Total Alpha Investments Limited

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited

BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd

Mr Keong Yew Lim

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited – A/C 2

Mr Keong Yew Lim

UOB Kay Hian Private Limited

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd

National Nominees Limited

Chun Wee Na

Holdex Nominees Pty Ltd  No 384 A/C

RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited

Malahon Securities Limited

Holdex Nominees Pty Ltd  No 392 A/C

Number held

130,675,427

84,437,882

80,943,594

68,032,903

60,353,318

56,962,025

52,457,127

27,983,236

25,540,155

23,074,684

9,207,480

6,000,000

4,330,201

3,626,016

3,016,000

3,000,000

2,348,338

2,302,545

2,213,000

2,000,000

% of total  
shares issued

15.73

10.16

9.74

8.19

7.27

6.86

6.31

3.37

3.07

2.78

1.11

0.72

0.52

0.44

0.36

0.36

0.28

0.28

0.27

0.24

648,503,931

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shareholder information  
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

Unquoted equity securities

Employee options

Warrants

substantial holders

Substantial holders in the Company are set out below:

Lim Keong Yew

Lim Keong Hoe (jointly held with Lim Keong Yew)

Perpetual Limited and subsidiaries

Lee Bug Tong

Lee Bug Huy

Van Eck Associates and subsidiaries

Number on  
issue

Number of 
holders

5,212,142

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Ordinary shares 

Number held

264,358,496

144,791,200

103,426,683

73,599,765

73,599,764

44,538,698

% of total  
shares issued

31.82

17.43

12.45

8.86

8.86

5.36

voting rights

The voting rights attached to ordinary shares and options are set out below:

Ordinary shares
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.

Options
There are no voting rights attached to options. Upon exercise of the option, the issued shares will confer full voting rights.

Warrants
There are no voting rights attached to warrants. Upon conversion of the warrant, the issued shares will confer full voting rights.

There are no other classes of equity securities.

securities subject to voluntary escrow

Class

Fully Paid Ordinary 1 Year

Fully Paid Ordinary 2 Years

Expiry date

Number of shares

30 June 2016

48,575,845

30 June 2017

48,575,844

97,151,689

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

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Company Secretary 

Registered Office  

Principal Place of Business 

Share Register  

Auditor  

Stock Exchange Listing  

Stuart James McGregor – Chairman 
Joey Lim Keong Yew – Managing Director and CEO 
Benedict Paul Reichel – Executive Director  
Benjamin Lim Keong Hoe – Non-Executive Director 
Robert Andrew Hines – Non-Executive Director  
Ham Techatut Sukjaroenkraisri – Executive Director  
(appointed 1 July 2015) 
Paul Porntat Amatavivadhana – Non-Executive  
Director (appointed 1 July 2015)

Benedict Paul Reichel

Suite 2.02, 55 Miller Street 
Pyrmont NSW 2009

Telephone: +61 2 9017 7000 
Facsimile: +61 2 9017 7001

Suite 2.02, 55 Miller Street 
Pyrmont NSW 2009

Boardroom Pty Limited 
Level 12, 225 George Street 
Sydney NSW 2000

Telephone: +61 2 9290 9600

William Buck 
Level 29, 66 Goulburn Street 
Sydney NSW 2000

Donaco International Limited shares are listed  
on the Australian Securities Exchange  
(ASX code: DNA)

Website  

www.donacointernational.com

general information

The financial statements cover Donaco International Limited as a consolidated entity consisting 
of Donaco International Limited and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year. 
The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Donaco International 
Limited’s functional and presentation currency.

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

Suite 2.02 
55 Miller Street 
Pyrmont NSW 2009 

A description of the nature of the consolidated entity’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 
25 September 2015. The directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial statements.

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