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ONE 
GLOBAL 
PRESENCE

Annual Report
2017

CONTENTS

 Chairman and Chief Executive  
Officer Joint Report  

Information on Directors  
and Company Secretary 

Directors’ Report 

Remuneration Report 

Auditor’s Independence  
Declaration

Financial Report 

Directors’ Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s  
Report 

ASX Additional Information 

Corporate Directory 

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OPERATIONS

Offices

CUSTOMERS SERVICED

Regions

 1,000+ staff spread across 
 31 offices to support 
 our customers

Jyväskylä

Kuopio

Lillehammer

Hamar

Espoo

Stockholm

Kista

Trondheim

Førde

Dale

Sønderborg

London

Rotterdam

Hamburg

Zürich

Carlsbad

Carlsbad

New York

New York
Bethlehem
Hazleton
Bethlehem
Hazleton

Columbia
Columbia
Atlanta

Atlanta

Houston

Houston

Shanghai

Ho Chi Minh

Hyderabad

Jakarta

São Paulo

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires

Johannesburg

Melbourne

Melbourne

Auckland

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting of the Company is to be held on 23 November 2017 at 11am, 
Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, Victoria.

COMPANY PROFILE

With over 40 years’ experience, Hansen Technologies (ASX: HSN) is a leading global provider of billing 
and customer care technologies for energy, water, pay-tv operators, and telcos. Employing over 1,000 
experts, Hansen’s proven and scalable solutions as well as its innovative and flexible offerings, enable 
more than 600 clients to deliver cost-effective end-to-end business initiatives to improve their customers’ 
experience. Hansen has offices in Australia, USA, New Zealand, China, Denmark, Germany, Argentina, 
Brazil, South Africa, Norway, Finland, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom 
servicing customers in over 80 countries around the world.

Jyväskylä

Kuopio

Lillehammer

Hamar

Espoo

Stockholm

Kista

Trondheim

Førde

Dale

Sønderborg

London

Rotterdam

Hamburg

Zürich

Carlsbad

Carlsbad

New York

Bethlehem

New York

Hazleton

Bethlehem

Hazleton

Columbia

Columbia

Atlanta

Atlanta

Houston

Houston

São Paulo

Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires

Johannesburg

Shanghai

Ho Chi Minh

Hyderabad

Jakarta

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Melbourne
Melbourne

Auckland

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JOINT REPORT

It is with great pride  
that we present Hansen 
Technologies’ Annual 
Report for fiscal 2017.

Hansen has grown as a global business 
specialising in customer care and billing 
for the energy, water, pay-tv and telco 
sectors. Our business now employs over 
1,000 people representing more than  
40 nationalities across offices in Australia, 
USA, New Zealand, China, Denmark, 
Germany, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, 
Norway, Finland, Netherlands, Sweden, 
Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

The diversity and reach of our team 
continues to expand as our newly 
acquired businesses add subject  
matter and technical experts to our  
global talent pool. Once again, we  
would like to extend our congratulations 
and gratitude to the entire Hansen  
team who have delivered strongly to  
our business strategy, laying a solid 
foundation for continued success.

During the year we commenced a 
number of exciting projects with our 
existing customers to assist them to 
improve their business operations, 
upgrade their technical approach  
and adapt to the changing  
regulatory environment. 

We continued to execute on the 
Company’s acquisition strategy closing 
two acquisitions across the reporting 
period. The acquisition of PPL Solutions 
(PPLS) and HiAffinity have expanded  
our CIS capability in both the US and  
UK markets. Both of these acquisitions 
have delivered to our expectations 
across the period.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017Located in Pennsylvania, PPLS delivers  
a billing solution for energy consumers 
and offers our clients a total solution  
from customer care and invoicing to  
cash collection. This end-to-end business 
process enables our clients to outsource 
their back office administration, allowing 
them to focus on growing their revenue 
cost-effectively. With a focus on 
deregulated markets, PPLS is well  
placed to address opportunities  
from within this emerging market.

Located in London, HiAffinity delivers 
billing solutions focusing in water utilities 
and with customers across Europe, 
Australia, and Africa, is a natural  
addition to the Hansen product suite. 

2016 –17 financial performance

Operating revenue of $174.7 million for 
the year was up 17.3% on the previous 
year. Earnings Before Interest, Tax, 
Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) 
of $45.1 million was flat over the prior 
period, reflecting the impact of some 
currency headwinds and a year of  
further investment as we build out  
our global platform.

Our focus

Our global presence

Our sector diversity

Our track record

Our people

Our partnerships

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JOINT REPORT CONTINUED

Net profit after tax (NPAT) was  
$23.9 million and basic earnings per  
share (EPS) was 13.2 cents compared  
to $26.1 million and 14.7 cents last year, 
respectively. This deterioration in EPS  
is largely due to the increase in 
amortisation associated with the 
acquisition of intangibles in the 
businesses discussed above.

Following the release of the full year’s 
operating results, the Directors declared 
a three cent per share fully franked  
final dividend. When combined with the 
interim dividend of three cents per share 
fully franked, the total distribution of six 
cents per share is consistent with the 
Board’s capital management policy that 
balances ongoing investment against  
the payment of franked dividends. 

Year-on-year comparison (A$m)

The 2017 financial year commenced  
as expected with the conclusion of  
our relationship with a long-standing 
superannuation client resulting in  
a $3 million reduction in revenue. 
Importantly, Hansen did not own the 
intellectual property in the superannuation 
solution provided to that client, further 

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017highlighting the importance of the 
decision taken many years ago to  
own the intellectual property in the 
solutions we provide. Following a very 
strong year in 2016, a more modest 
amount of underlying organic revenue 
growth was achieved throughout the  
year after adjusting for the impact  
of the strengthening Australian dollar. 

Specific items that impacted our  
results when compared to the prior  
year’s performance include:

•   The strong appreciation of the  

AUD against most major currencies. 
The most notable event was Brexit 
where the British pound depreciated 
approximately 20% when compared  
to levels in FY16, impacting revenue 

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earned from our UK customer  
base. With some of the direct costs 
associated with these customers 
based in Australia, this increased  
the impact in the movement  
in currency on margins. 

•   The customer care and billing division 
of PPLS has met our expectations 
since its acquisition in July 2016. 
However, legacy call-centre only 
business that was acquired as part  
of the transaction continues to trade  
at very low EBITDA margins in  
contrast to typical Hansen levels. 

•   We have continued to invest, with  
a number of programs affecting  
this year’s profitability while 
strengthening the Company’s 
foundation for continued growth.  
Such items include:

–  a heightened level of costs 

associated with acquisitions.  
We have undertaken the acquisition 
and integration of two businesses 
during the year and completed  
due diligence activities on a  
third business; and

–  investment in Company 

infrastructure across Sales  
and Marketing, Human Resource 
Management and IT Services.

Who we are

Hansen’s core business is focused on 
the provision of customer care, billing 
and data management systems. Our 
modular products service four major 
industry sectors (energy, water, pay-tv 
and telco) each with industry-specific  
and geographic needs. We have 
proprietary solutions that address  
the specific requirements of customers  
within the differing segments of the 
sectors we service. As an example,  
for the energy sector we have software 
solutions designed for large customers 
focused on retail consumers, for power 
distribution companies, and for 
customers requiring complex, 
commercial billing. We also have 
products that deal with meter  
and market data management. 

Hansen has an extensive understanding 
of the sectors and markets in which  
it operates and continues to evolve  
its product offering in readiness  
for compelling events and market 
opportunities, including those from  
high-growth emerging markets.

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JOINT REPORT CONTINUED

Nordic countries, the world’s most 
advanced energy markets, Enoro  
has market-leading positions with  
around 300 customers and over 270 
employees. Enoro Group has offices  
in Finland, Netherlands, Norway,  
Sweden and Switzerland.

(Please note: Enoro was acquired 
subsequent to the end of the financial 
year and has been reported as  
a subsequent event.)

Corporate Governance Statement

Hansen Group and the Board 
are committed to achieving and 
demonstrating the highest standards  
of corporate governance. Hansen has 
reviewed its corporate governance 
practices against the Corporate 
Governance Principles and 
Recommendations (3rd edition) 
published by the ASX Corporate 
Governance Council.

The 2017 Corporate Governance 
Statement is dated as at 30 June 2017 
and reflects the corporate governance 
practices in place throughout the 2017 
financial year. The 2017 Corporate 
Governance Statement was approved  
by the Board on 21 August 2017.  
A description of the group’s current 
corporate governance practices is set  
out in the Group’s Corporate Governance 
Statement, which can be viewed at  
www.hsntech.com/investors/corporate-
governance/.

David Trude
Chairman

Our strategic approach

Market differentiation

Hansen’s specialised product offering 
and strong multi-industry expertise 
provides benefits including:

•   Best-fit solutions designed to exceed 
the industries’ requirements whilst 
delivering on the specific business 
needs of the customer.

•   Stable global platform – Hansen’s 

business is not exposed to a single 
customer, industry segment, product 
or geographic region. While influenced 
by the market, the mission-critical role 
of our software ensures a relatively 
stable operating environment.

•   Product focus – our recent acquisitions 
have expanded our comprehensive 
set of customer care, billing and data 
management systems, and allowed 
us to enter new markets with a market 
presence that is referenceable.

•   Our people – Hansen continues  
to offer great opportunities for  
learning and development. Our HR 
programs assist us to retain a pool 
of very talented staff across all aspects 
of the business. Our reputation as a 
global employer that invests in staff 
development assists us to attract 
talented young people to the team. 
This constantly refreshes our thinking 
and ensures we remain at the forefront 
of emerging technologies and trends. 

The global market

Hansen’s approach to the global market 
continues to be driven by a strong  
focus on servicing its clients’ needs, 
targeting strategic opportunities for  
new business and acquiring businesses 
that complement and bolster our  
core business.

The combination of a local in-market 
presence and the depth of experience 
that comes from our global exposure  
to evolving industry and technological 
change places us in a unique position 
when assisting our customers to address 
a business need within their home 
market. Gaining and maintaining 
customer confidence as we assist our 
customers to grow their business is 
common across all industries and all 
markets in which we operate.

Competing internationally with the world’s 
largest software houses, our competition 
commonly targets full enterprise solutions 
using system integrators to deliver the 
outcome. We differentiate ourselves by:

•  focusing on specific markets and 
delivering directly into the markets 
ourselves or in partnership with  
a local industry partner;

•   delivering best of breed solutions 
under a collaborative approach 
working directly with our clients;

•   delivering a business outcome  

on time and on budget by adopting  
an agile approach;

•   offering the security of a global, 
full-service organisation while 
maintaining the flexibility to deliver 
tailored client-driven outcomes;

•  investing in foundation technologies  

to ensure our solutions remain current, 
industry-specific and efficient; and

•   offering the flexibility of an on-premise, 

hosted or cloud-based solution.

Mergers and acquisitions

Hansen maintains a consistent targeted 
approach to its acquisitions. Targets 
must meet the following strict criteria  
to be considered:

•   business must be within, or adjacent 

to, our core competency;

•   revenue streams must be recurring  

or annually based; and

•   the business must have strong 

ownership of its intellectual property.

The opportunity must extend Hansen’s 
footprint into:

•  a new market;

•  a new geography; and/or

•   a new industry sector.

On 1 July 2017, Hansen executed  
an agreement to secure ownership  
of the Enoro Group of Companies. 

Enoro is a leading European software 
provider for the utility sector, providing 
Customer Information Systems (CIS)  
and Meter and Energy Data Management 
(MDM/EDM) solutions. Based in the 

Andrew Hansen 
CEO

21 August 2017

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017One Global Presence

Hansen’s approach to the global market 
continues to be driven by a strong focus  
on servicing its clients’ needs, targeting 
strategic opportunities for new business  
and acquiring businesses that complement  
and bolster our core business.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS AND COMPANY SECRETARY

The qualifications, experience and special responsibilities of each person who has been  
a Director of Hansen Technologies Ltd at any time during or since the end of the financial 
year are provided below, together with details of the Company Secretary as at the year end.

Mr David Trude 
Non-Executive Director

Mr Andrew Hansen 
Managing Director and CEO

Mr Bruce Adams 
Non-Executive Director

Mr Peter Berry 
Non-Executive Director

Chairman since 2011

Managing Director since 2000

Director since 2000

Director since 2012

Director since 2011

Age 57

Age 69

Member of the Remuneration 
Committee

Chair of the Remuneration 
Committee

Andrew has over 30 years’ 
experience in the IT industry, 
joining Hansen in 1990. Prior  
to Hansen, he held senior 
management positions with 
Amfac-Chemdata, a software 
provider in the health industry. 
Andrew is responsible for 
implementing the Group’s 
strategic direction and 
overseeing the everyday  
affairs of the Hansen Group.

David has extensive experience 
in a variety of financial services 
roles within the banking and 
securities industries. He holds 
a degree in commerce from  
the University of Queensland 
and is a member of many 
professional associations 
including the Stockbrokers  
and Financial Advisers 
Association of Australia  
and the Australian Institute  
of Company Directors. He is 
also Chairman of Baillieu Holst 
Limited, a Director of CHI-X 
Australia Limited and Director 
of ASX listed Acorn Capital 
Investment Fund and MSL 
Solutions Limited.

Age 57

Bruce has over 25 years’ 
experience as a commercial 
lawyer. He has practised 
extensively in the areas of 
information technology law  
and mergers and acquisitions 
and has considerable 
experience advising listed 
public companies. In early 
2002, after more than 10 years 
as a partner of two Melbourne 
law firms, Bruce took up a 
position as general counsel  
of Club Assist Corporation Pty 
Ltd, a worldwide motoring club 
service provider. Bruce holds 
degrees in Law and Economics 
from Monash University.

Member of the Audit  
and Risk Committee

Age 57

Resigned 6 December 2016

Peter has been an investment 
banker in excess of 25 years, 
specialising in mergers and 
acquisitions and project 
financing. Peter’s career has 
focused on the energy sector, 
including sector reform and 
privatisation, as well as 
renewable energy and 
infrastructure more broadly.

He is currently a Director  
of Collgar Wind Farm and  
of Campus Living Villages,  
and an adviser to investors  
in infrastructure. Peter was a 
Director of Metgasco Ltd until 
21 January 2015. Previously, 
Peter practised as a corporate 
lawyer in both Melbourne and 
New York and holds degrees in 
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor 
of Commerce (majoring in 
accounting) from Melbourne 
University.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017Ms Sarah Morgan 
Non-Executive Director

Mr David Osborne 
Non-Executive Director

Ms Jennifer Douglas  
Non-Executive Director

Director since 2014

Chair of the Audit and  
Risk Committee

Member of the Remuneration 
Committee

Age 47

Director since 2006

Member of the Audit  
and Risk Committee

Age 68

Director since 2017

Chair of the Remuneration 
Committee

Member of the Audit and 
Risk Committee

Age 50

Ms Julia Chand 
General Counsel and  
Company Secretary

Company Secretary  
since 2014

Age 47

Julia joined Hansen 
Technologies in 2007 and  
plays a strategic role as 
General Counsel as well as 
Company Secretary. Julia has 
significant legal experience in  
IT, financial services and retail 
organisations. As Company 
Secretary she is responsible  
for the Company’s corporate 
and ASX obligations.

Sarah has extensive experience 
in the finance industry, primarily 
as part of independent corporate 
advisory firm Grant Samuel. 
Sarah has been involved in 
public and private company 
mergers and acquisitions, as 
well as equity and debt capital 
raisings across a broad range  
of industries.

Sarah is also Non-Executive 
Director and Chair of the  
Audit and Risk Committee  
of Adslot Limited, an ASX  
listed media and technology 
business, and Non-Executive 
Director of Future Generation 
Global Investment Company 
Limited, an ASX listed 
investment company.

David is a Fellow of the Institute 
of Chartered Accountants,  
and a Fellow of the Australian 
Institute of Company Directors, 
with over 40 years of financial 
management, taxation and 
accounting experience in 
public practice. David’s 
experience includes having 
been the Audit Partner of his 
accounting practice and a 
Registered Company Auditor 
for over 25 years. He also  
has experience in the various 
aspects of risk management. 
David has a long-standing 
association with Hansen, 
having been a Board member 
for some years prior to  
the Company’s listing on  
the ASX in June 2000.

Jennifer is an experienced 
executive who has worked  
in the technology and media 
industries for over 20 years. 
After starting her career  
as a lawyer with Allens and 
Mallesons, she has held key 
executive roles spanning 
diverse functions at Sensis  
and Telstra. Her roles at Telstra 
included responsibility for its  
$3 billion fixed voice business, 
establishment of Telstra’s 
technology support business 
Platinum and responsibility  
for Telstra’s customer strategy 
and advocacy. Jennifer was a 
Director of Telstra security and 
smart solutions business SNP 
Monitoring from 2014 to 2016, 
and has also held not for profit 
board positions. Jennifer holds 
degrees in Law and Science 
from Monash University and  
a Masters of Law and Masters  
of Business Administration 
from Melbourne University.  
She is also a graduate of AICD.

Unless stated, no Directors of Hansen Technologies Ltd held any other Directorships of listed companies at any time during the three 
years prior to 30 June 2017. 

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017DIRECTORS’ REPORT

The Directors present their report together with the Financial Report of the consolidated 
entity, consisting of Hansen Technologies Ltd and the entities it controlled for the financial 
year ended 30 June 2017, and Auditor’s Report thereon. This Financial Report has been 
prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.

Principal activities
The principal activities of the consolidated entity during the financial year were the development, integration and support of billing 
systems software for the utilities, energy, pay-tv and telco sectors. Other activities undertaken by the consolidated entity include  
IT outsourcing services and the development of other specific software applications.

Operating and financial review

Review of operations

The Group’s operating performance for the fiscal year compared to last year is as follows:

Operating revenue

EBITDA*

Profit before tax

NPAT

Basic earnings per share (cents)

2017
A$ Million

2016
A$ Million

Variance
%

174.7

149.0

45.1

32.8

23.9

13.2

45.4

36.4

26.1

14.7

17.3

(0.7)

(9.9)

(8.4)

(10.2)

* The Directors believe the information additional to IFRS measures included in the report is relevant and useful in measuring the financial 

performance of the Group. 

The 2017 financial year was one of consolidation and investment with revenue growth generated from a combination of acquisition 
activity and organic growth. The overall earnings for the year were adversely affected by lower margins being delivered from the call 
centre associated with the PPLS business, the effect of a stronger Australian dollar across the reporting period and the increased 
investment in people and infrastructure as our global operations expand.

The year has benefited from the Company’s continuing acquisition strategy with two acquisitions making a first-time contribution  
to the Group’s results.

•   PPL Solutions LLC (PPLS), acquired on 1 July 2016, has made a valuable contribution to the results while transitioning from its highly 
integrated operations within Pennsylvania Power and Light to an active business within the Hansen group of companies. While the 
business performed in line with expectations, the legacy call-centre only business that was acquired as part of the transaction 
continues to trade at very low margins. 

•   DST Billing Solutions Limited (HiAffinity), acquired on 1 November 2016, has made a good contribution to the results, exceeding  

our expectations at the time of the acquisition, and has now been integrated into the Hansen UK operations. 

Subsequent to year end, Hansen announced the acquisition of Enoro, a leading European software provider for the utility sector 
providing Customer Information Systems (CIS) and Meter and Energy Data Management (MDM/EDM) solutions.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017•   Loss of customers. While loss of 

customers due to market competition 
is a risk to the business, we manage 
this risk by ensuring we are focused on 
meeting our customers’ expectations 
for system performance and service 
delivery, and by having a globally 
diverse customer base across  
various industry sectors. 

•  Decline in international market 
conditions. As a business with 
international operations, we have 
exposure to currency fluctuations, 
which we monitor and manage. 

•  Investment opportunities. The Group 

has an active mergers and acquisitions 
(M&A) program. Potential investments 
may carry execution and integration 
risks and this is managed via 
maintaining a highly experienced  
M&A team with a proven track  
record of business integration  
and value generation.

Outlook and likely developments 
for FY18

The Company will continue to pursue  
its operating strategy of providing billing 
and related data management solutions 
to our targeted industries while assessing 
appropriate acquisitions to enhance 
shareholder value. 

Our strategic approach and view of the 
global market has been described above.

Our approach to business remains solid 
and unchanged and we will maintain  
a well-disciplined method of growing  
a profitable business into the future.

Offering technically driven solutions  
that deliver a positive business outcome 
supports our philosophy of putting clients’ 
needs at the forefront of our business.

Our strategy with respect to acquisitions 
remains successful as we extend the 
global reach of Hansen Technologies.

Investing in the organisation remains 
paramount to ensure our business 
foundations are resilient and our 
intellectual property continues to be 
recognised as a high-end solution.

Billing segment

The billing segment represents a major 
part of Hansen’s business operations, 
delivering $168.9 million revenue in 2017 
compared to $139.9 million in 2016, 
which translates into a 20.6% increase. 
Profit before tax was $34.2 million in  
2017 compared to $33.9 million in 2016. 
The revenue growth was driven mainly 
via the PPLS and HiAffinity acquisitions. 

The billing segment operates globally 
within the following sectors: energy, 
water, pay-tv and telco.

Outsourcing

The outsourcing segment represents  
our traditional data hosting business, 
which is mostly operated in Australia.  
It recorded revenues of $5.6 million  
in 2017 versus $6.3 million in 2016, 
representing an 11% decrease for the 
year. Profit before tax was $1.5 million 
compared to $2.8 million in 2016. This 
46% decrease resulted from a number  
of existing customers rationalising their 
computer hardware over the year 
resulting in less space required  
within our outsourcing environment. 

Other

The other segment relates to the 
provision of software and services  
in the superannuation administration 
market. As expected, due to the 
finalisation of customer contracts 
resulting in the discontinuation of  
this service, there has been a decline  
in the results of this segment for the  
year; revenue in 2017 was $0.1 million 
versus $2.7 million in 2016 with profit 
before tax being $55,000 in 2017  
versus $1.1 million in 2016. 

Significant changes in the 
state of affairs

There have been no significant changes 
in the consolidated entity’s state of affairs 
during the financial year.

After balance date event

The Company’s subsidiary, Hansen 
Holdings Europe Ltd, acquired 100%  
of the share capital of Enoro Holding  
AS and its controlled entities (Enoro),  
the Nordic market-leading provider of 
Customer Information Systems and 
Meter Data Management systems for  
the energy sector, for a consideration  
of approximately $71.0 million.  

The transaction is effective from  
1 July 2017.

No other matters have arisen between 
the end of the financial year and the  
date of this report that have significantly 
affected or may significantly affect the 
operations of the consolidated entity,  
the results of those operations or the 
state of affairs of the consolidated  
entity in future years.

Opportunities and business risks

This year’s performance shows the 
Group remains resilient to global 
economic volatility. This resilience is due 
to our distributed business model, having 
geographically diverse customers and 
breadth of products. 

Hansen has a robust risk framework and 
continually monitors the business and 
marketplace for opportunities as well as 
identifies and manages business risks. 

Opportunities within the business for 
above trend performance include:

•   A higher than expected demand  
for services from customers from 
changing business and market 
conditions.

•   Above budgeted levels of ‘new logo’ 

customers. 

•   Greater take up of product upgrades 

from existing customers.

•   Favourable foreign exchange rates 
from international operations to the 
reporting currency of the Group  
being Australian dollars.

•   Changes to or greater take up of 
technologies in the market such  
as smart metering or regulation 
changes that result in increased 
services demand from our customers.

We manage risks by monitoring our 
marketplace and global conditions. 

Risks to the business include:

•   Security or data incidents. As  

a technology-focused business, 
managing security and taking care  
of consumer and customer data is 
essential. To manage the risk of 
damaging security incidents, we  
have appropriate data management, 
security and compliance policies, 
procedures and practices in place.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED

Environment regulations

The consolidated entity’s operations are not subject to any significant environmental Commonwealth or State regulations or laws.

Dividend paid, recommended and declared

A fully franked dividend of 3 cents per share has been declared. The final dividend was announced to the market on 21 August 2017 
with payment to be made on 28 September 2017.

The amount declared has not been recognised as a liability in the accounts of Hansen Technologies Ltd as at 30 June 2017.

Dividends paid during the year:

•   3 cent per share fully franked interim dividend paid 31 March 2017, totalling $5,450,243; and

•   4 cent per share fully franked final dividend paid 30 September 2016, totalling $7,251,614.

Share options and rights

Options and rights over shares may be issued to key management personnel (KMP) as an incentive for motivating/rewarding 
performance as well as encouraging longevity of employment. The issuing of options is intended to enhance the alignment of  
KMP with the primary shareholder objective of increasing shareholder value. Options over unissued ordinary shares granted  
by Hansen Technologies Ltd during or since the end of the financial year to the KMP as part of their remuneration are as follows:

Options Granted Number

Grant Date

Rights Granted Number

Grant Date

Executives

A Hansen

C Hunter

D Meade

G Taylor

N Fernando

Total

535,7141

22 December 2016

121,746

115,220

108,718

102,603

984,001

22 December 2016

22 December 2016

22 December 2016

22 December 2016

116,9721

25,824

25,157

24,869

24,613

217,4352

2 July 2017

2 July 2017

2 July 2017

2 July 2017

1. The Board has resolved to issue 535,714 indeterminate rights as part of the FY17 LTI plan and 116,972 rights as part of the FY18 LTI plan to 

Andrew Hansen, the Chief Executive Officer, as part of the FY18 LTI. The issue of these rights is subject to shareholder approval at the Company’s 
Annual General Meeting in November 2017.

2. The number of rights granted is based on achievement of targets under the LTI plan. Refer to the Remuneration Report for further details.

All grants of options/rights are subject to the achievement of performance measurements. Further details regarding options/rights 
granted as remuneration are provided in the Remuneration Report.

Shares under options/rights

Unissued ordinary shares of Hansen Technologies Ltd under option/right at the date of this report are as follows:

Grant Date

2 July 2013

2 July 2014

2 July 2015

22 December 2016

2 July 2017

Exercise Date

Expiry Date

Exercise Price

2 July 2016

2 July 2017

2 July 2018

2 July 2018

2 July 2019

2 July 2020

31 August 2019

22 December 2021

31 August 2020

2 July 2022

$0.92

$1.30

$2.67

$3.59

Nil

Number of  
Options/Rights at 
Date of Report

295,000

760,000

1,000,000

1,323,7301

217,435 2,3

1.  Included in the number of options/rights unissued is 535,714 indeterminate rights to Andrew Hansen relating to his FY17 LTI, which is subject  

to shareholder approval at the Company’s Annual General Meeting in November 2017.

2.  Included in the number of options/rights unissued is 116,972 indeterminate rights to Andrew Hansen relating to his FY18 LTI, which is subject  

to shareholder approval at the Company’s Annual General Meeting in November 2017.

3.  The number of rights granted is based on achievement of targets under the LTI plan. Refer to the Remuneration Report for further details.

If the Company makes a bonus issue of securities to ordinary shareholders, each unexercised option will, on exercise, entitle its holder 
to receive the bonus securities as if the option had been exercised before the record date for the bonus issue.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017Shares issued on exercise of options

The following ordinary shares of Hansen Technologies Ltd were issued during or since the end of the financial year as a result of the 
exercise of an option:

Date Issued

5 July 2016

12 August 2016

24 August 2016

5 September 2016

5 September 2016

5 September 2016

5 September 2016

5 September 2016

13 September 2016

21 October 2016

18 April 2017

22 June 2017

5 July 2017

27 July 2017

7 August 2017

Total

Number of Ordinary 
Shares Issued

Amount Paid  
Per Share

40,000

40,000

75,000

75,000

350,000

350,000

350,000

175,000

75,000

150,000

20,000

30,000

75,000

40,000

40,000

1,885,000

$0.92

$0.92

$0.92

$0.92

$1.06

$1.11

$1.16

$0.92

$0.92

$0.92

$0.92

$0.92

$1.30

$0.92

$1.30

There are no amounts unpaid on shares issued on exercise of options.

Indemnification and insurance of Directors, officers and auditors

Indemnification

The Company has agreed to indemnify all of the current and former Directors and officers of the Company and its controlled entities 
against all liabilities to another person (other than the Company or a related body corporate) that may arise from their position as 
Directors and officers of the Company and its controlled entities, except where the liability arises out of conduct involving a lack of  
good faith. The agreement stipulates that the Company will meet the full amount of any such liabilities, including costs and expenses. 
The Company has not entered into any agreement to indemnify its auditors against any claims that might be made by third parties 
arising from their report on the annual Financial Report.

Insurance

Since the end of the previous financial year, the Company has paid insurance premiums in respect of Directors’ and officers’ liability 
and legal expenses and insurance policies for current and former Directors and officers, including executive officers of the Company 
and Directors, executive officers and secretaries of its controlled entities. The Directors have not included details of the nature of the 
liabilities covered or the amount of the premium paid in respect of the Directors’ and officers’ liability and legal expenses insurance 
contracts as such disclosures are prohibited under the terms of the contract.

No insurance premium is paid in relation to the auditors.

Rounding of amounts

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

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED

Directors’ meetings

The number of meetings of the Board of Directors and of each Board Committee held during the financial year and the numbers  
of meetings attended by each Director were:

Director

Mr David Trude

Mr Bruce Adams

Mr Peter Berry

Mr Andrew Hansen

Ms Sarah Morgan

Mr David Osborne

Ms Jennifer Douglas

Board 
Meetings

Audit Committee 
Meetings

Remuneration Committee  
Meetings

Eligible

Attended

Eligible

Attended

Eligible

Attended

13

13

6

13

13

13

5

13

13

6

12

13

12

5

-

-

2

-

5

5

2

-

-

2

-

5

5

2

-

3

1

-

3

-

2

-

3

1

-

3

-

2

Directors’ interests in shares or options

Directors’ relevant interests in shares of Hansen Technologies Ltd or options/rights over shares in the Company as at the date  
of this report are detailed below:

Directors’ Relevant Interests in:

Ordinary Shares of  
Hansen Technologies Ltd

Options/Rights Over Shares in  
Hansen Technologies Ltd

Mr David Trude

Mr Bruce Adams

Mr Peter Berry

Mr Andrew Hansen

Ms Sarah Morgan

Mr David Osborne

107,491

152,304

15,304

38,248,078

20,000

384,984

-

-

-

652,6861

-

-

1.   Included in the options/rights over shares is the issue of 535,714 indeterminate rights to Andrew Hansen relating to his FY17 LTI and 116,972 
indeterminate rights to Andrew Hansen relating to his FY18 LTI, which is subject to shareholder approval at the Company’s Annual General  
Meeting in November 2017.

Proceedings on behalf of the Company

No person applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of Hansen Technologies Ltd or any of its subsidiaries.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017Directors’ interests in contracts

Directors’ interests in contracts with the Company are limited to the provision of leased premises on arm’s length terms and are 
disclosed in note 23 to the financial statements.

Auditor’s Independence Declaration

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

Non-audit services

Non-audit services are approved by resolution of the Audit Committee and approval is provided in writing to the Board of Directors.

Non-audit services were provided by the auditors of entities in the consolidated Group during the year, namely Pitcher Partners 
Melbourne, network firms of Pitcher Partners and other non-related audit firms as detailed below. The Directors are satisfied that the 
provision of the non-audit services during the year by the auditors is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors 
imposed by the Corporations Act 2001.

Amounts paid and payable to Pitcher Partners Melbourne for non-audit services:

– taxation services

– compliance services

Amounts paid and payable to network firms of Pitcher Partners for non-audit services:

– taxation services

– compliance services

Amounts paid and payable to non-related auditors of Group entities for non-audit services:

– taxation services

– compliance services

Total auditors’ remuneration for non-audit services

Consolidated

2017
$

-

-

-

7,672

117,062

124,734

52,784

34,744

87,528

212,262

2016
$

27,110

-

27,110

6,321

148,949

155,270

22,390

-

22,390

204,710

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017 
REMUNERATION REPORT

Dear Shareholder,

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to present Hansen Technologies’ Remuneration Report for the 2017 financial year.

Hansen Technologies’ remuneration framework is designed to support and reinforce its business strategy. Linking remuneration  
to the drivers that support the business strategy ensures that remuneration outcomes for senior executives are aligned with the creation 
of a strong, sustainable business that delivers value for shareholders.

During FY16 and early 2017, the Board conducted a full review of executive remuneration, which was completed by Godfrey 
Remuneration Group Pty Ltd. As a result of the review, a number of amendments were made to the 2017 remuneration policy, impacting 
fixed remuneration, and the Short Term Incentive (STI) and the Long Term Incentive (LTI) programs, including:

•   more formalised remuneration policy and market pay positioning;

•   increases to fixed remuneration for executive incumbents whose fixed remuneration fell significantly below market benchmarks for 

their role;

•   changes to the mix of incentives to improve the links between performance and reward, and to focus executives on short and long 

term outcomes consistent with the level and nature of their roles; and 

•   changes to the STI and LTI programs implementing performance criteria to ensure alignment with shareholder value, reflect market 

best practices and drive better motivational impacts. 

Under both the STI and LTI programs, the amount that could be earned/awarded is determined as a percentage of total fixed 
remuneration (TFR) and is linked to the following performance conditions:

Short Term Incentive

•   The proportion of the STI linked to financial related performance conditions was increased as a percentage of the amount that  
could be earned to be the greatest weighting, with the balance linked to non-financial related key performance indicators (KPIs).

•   A STI ‘gateway’, was introduced whereby a minimum threshold of performance must be achieved before any entitlement  

to an STI payment occurs.

Long Term Incentive

•   The granting of options associated with the LTI program was tied to two performance conditions:

(a) Total Shareholder Return (50%); and

(b) Earnings per share (EPS) growth (50%).

•   LTI performance conditions are now assessed over a three-year measurement period, aligning these measures with sustained 

Company performance over the long term. 

Additional changes are planned in FY18 to further improve the framework and will be detailed in next year’s report. These include  
the use of performance rights instead of options in the LTI scheme and removal of the STI performance gateway on non-financial  
KPIs to ensure we reward strategically important activity.

The overarching intent of these changes is to create a clearer link between the remuneration framework, meeting short-term financial 
targets and the generation of long-term shareholder value. Many of these changes are discussed in further detail in this report. The 
Board remains committed to the ongoing review and improvement of the Company’s remuneration framework to ensure it achieves  
its objectives and the Company is well placed to attract new talent while retaining and motivating the executive team. 

Yours sincerely,

Jennifer Douglas
Chair of the Remuneration Committee

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017Our detailed Remuneration Report (Audited)
The Remuneration Report for the year ended 30 June 2017 outlines key aspects of our remuneration framework, and has been 
prepared and audited in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001.

Our Remuneration Report contains the following sections:

1. Persons to whom this report covers

2. Overview of our remuneration framework

3. How reward was linked to performance

4. Remuneration expenses for executive key management personnel (KMP) 

5. Contractual arrangements with executive KMP

6. Share-based remuneration

7. Non-Executive Director arrangements

8. Directors and executive KMP shareholding

9. Other statutory disclosures

1. Persons to whom this report covers
The remuneration disclosures in the report cover the following persons who were classified as the key management personnel  
of the consolidated Group during the 2017 financial year:

Non-Executive Directors

David Trude

Bruce Adams

Peter Berry 1

Jennifer Douglas 2

Sarah Morgan

David Osborne

Executive KMP 3

Andrew Hansen

Cameron Hunter

Darren Meade

Graeme Taylor

Niv Fernando

Chair and Independent Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director

Independent Non-Executive Director

Independent Non-Executive Director

Independent Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Chief Operating Officer

Group Head of Delivery

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Commercial Officer

1. Peter Berry resigned as a Non-Executive Director on 6 December 2016.

2. Jennifer Douglas was appointed as a Non-Executive Director effective 15 February 2017.

3. These executives of the Group were classified as KMP during the 2017 financial year and unless stated otherwise were KMP for the entire year.

At the Company’s most recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), a resolution to adopt the prior year Remuneration Report was put  
to the vote and at least 75% of ‘yes’ votes were cast for adoption of that report. No comments were made on the Remuneration Report 
considered at the AGM. 

2. Overview of our remuneration framework

Our philosophy

People are at the heart of Hansen’s success, enabling us to deliver on our vision and long-term goals. Our remuneration framework 
focuses on providing competitive fixed pay and variable pay that rewards achievement of the Company’s annual objectives and 
long-term growth in shareholder value.

Remuneration outcomes are aligned with both individual and Company performance, ensuring that employees are rewarded for overall 
Company achievement as well as their individual contribution to the Company’s success. This aligns remuneration to both individual 
performance and value creation for shareholders.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017REMUNERATION REPORT CONTINUED

2. Overview of our remuneration framework continued

Remuneration governance

The Board annually reviews our remuneration principles, practices, strategy and approach to ensure they support the Company’s 
long-term business strategy and are appropriate for a listed company of our size and nature.

The Board has delegated to the Remuneration Committee the responsibility to make recommendations to the Board for determining 
and reviewing compensation arrangements for the Directors, executive KMP and the balance of the CEO’s direct reports. As at 30 June 
2017 the Remuneration Committee was made up of three Non-Executive Directors: Chair Jennifer Douglas, Bruce Adams, and Sarah 
Morgan. The CEO and other Directors attend meetings as required at the invitation of the Committee Chair.

The Remuneration Committee assesses the appropriateness of both the nature and amount of the remuneration of the executive  
KMP on an annual basis by reference to market conditions and current remuneration practices, with the overall objective of ensuring 
maximum shareholder benefit from the retention of a quality Board and executive team. The Committee also engages professional 
support as required to ensure remuneration practices remain in step with the market as well as the size and nature of the business. 

Total fixed remuneration (TFR)

At the end of each financial year the CEO assesses each senior executive’s performance considering actual outcomes relative  
to agreed targets, general performance and market conditions. Based on this assessment, the CEO makes a recommendation  
to the Remuneration Committee for Board approval of the amount of TFR for each senior executive.

The Remuneration Committee considers the CEO recommendation with respect to the senior executive Team and assesses the actual 
performance of each executive. The CEO’s performance is also considered by the Remuneration Committee against agreed targets. 
Based on this assessment and consideration of any other relevant factors by the Remuneration Committee, a recommendation  
is then made to the Board regarding the appropriate TFR for the coming financial year.

Approval: Short Term Incentive (STI)

At the end of each financial year the CEO assesses each senior executive’s performance considering actual outcomes relative to 
agreed STI targets and general performance. Based on this assessment, the CEO makes a recommendation to the Remuneration 
Committee for Board approval of the amount of STI to award to each senior executive.

The Remuneration Committee considers the CEO recommendation with respect to the senior executive team and assesses the actual 
performance of each executive. The CEO’s performance is also considered by the Remuneration Committee against agreed targets. 
Based on this assessment and consideration of any other relevant factors by the Remuneration Committee, a determination is then 
made regarding the appropriate STI payments before a formal recommendation is passed to the Board for approval.

Approval: Long Term Incentive (LTI)

At the end of the measurement period for each LTI plan individual LTI outcomes are reviewed against the measurement criteria  
by the Remuneration Committee with the CEO and a recommendation is passed to the Board for approval. 

Directors’ remuneration 

Directors’ remuneration is governed by resolutions passed at a general meeting of the shareholders. The maximum remuneration 
payable for Non-Executive Directors was set at the 2013 AGM at $430,000. This approval limit is yet to be reached. 

Recommendations to provide equity/option-based remuneration to the Managing Director or any other Director are required to  
be approved by resolution at a general meeting of shareholders. A Director or any associate of a Director is excluded from voting  
on a resolution to approve the issue of equity-based remuneration to a Director.

Independent advice 

Commencing in the 2016 financial year and completing in the 2017 financial year, the Board engaged an external remuneration 
consulting organisation, Godfrey Remuneration Group Pty Ltd (GRG) to review and provide recommendations on the remuneration  
level and structure of STI and LTI arrangements for executives and to review the 2016 draft Remuneration Report. Some of these 
recommendations were implemented in FY16, and other recommendations have been implemented in FY17. The Board has taken  
the view that the advice received from GRG was independent because GRG applies a process independent of Executives and the 
Chair of the Remuneration Committee approves all interactions between GRG and the executive. The fee payable to GRG was  
$55,000 in the FY16 and FY17 combined.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017 
Summary of Remuneration Structure 

Total fixed remuneration (TFR)

TFR typically includes base salary and superannuation contributions and may include, at the discretion of the Board, other benefits 
such as a motor vehicle (aggregated with associated fringe benefits tax to represent the total employment cost to the Company). 

Objective

The objective of TFR is to provide a base level of remuneration that is commensurate with the  
skills required for and responsibilities associated with the role, and within the context of external 
market levels.

Fixed remuneration is determined with reference to available market data, the scope of an 
individual’s role and the qualifications and experience of the individual. TFR is reviewed annually  
to account for market movements and individual performance outcomes. See page 23 for 
summaries of executive KMP contracts.

2017 Short Term Incentive (STI) 

Objective

STIs are annual cash bonuses that seek to align the rewards attainable by executive KMPs with the 
achievement of particular annual objectives of the Company and the creation of shareholder value.

A key focus of the Board is the achievement of the Company’s annual budget and the STI links 
performance measures to specific elements of the budget by:

(a)  linking 70% of the STI to a financial measure that is linked to the Company’s performance 

against its annual budget;

(b)  linking 30% of the STI to specific non-financial key performance indicators (KPI) that link 

executive KMP achievements to short and long-term objectives of the Company;

(c)  non-financial KPIs are selected based on their importance to achieving the Company’s strategic 

and operational plan and building shareholder value;

(d)  imposing a gate condition aligned to budgeted revenue and budgeted EBITDA which, if not 

satisfied, will result in the forfeiture of STI;

(e)  rewarding over achievement of financial targets with up to 150% of target STI payable where 

maximum over achievement targets are achieved; and

(f)  the Board retains final discretion over STI payments to ensure outcomes appropriately reflect 

performance and achieve objectives of the STI scheme.

STI

The target STI benefit is set as follows: 

• CEO STI: 40% of TFR; and

• KMP STI: 25% of TFR.

Change of approach from 2016

Under the previous STI plan:

•  less emphasis was placed on financial performance – previously comprising between 30%  

to 50% of STI compensation;

•  there was no performance gate below which no incentive is payable; and

•  there was no over achievement opportunity.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017REMUNERATION REPORT CONTINUED

2. Overview of our remuneration framework continued
2017 Long Term Incentive (LTI) 

Objective

LTIs are designed to align the rewards attainable by executive KMPs with the achievement of 
particular long-term objectives of the Company and achievement of shareholder value. Eligibility  
to participate in the LTI scheme is determined by the Board and is targeted at senior executives 
whose role contributes significantly to the performance of the Company. 

LTI may be delivered as options or cash. Options issued under the 2017 LTI plan have a three-year 
vesting period and must be exercised within two years of when they vest. Vesting is dependent  
on continuing employment with the Company and the Company meeting the following specific 
performance measures over a three-year period. The LTI is linked to long-term growth in  
shareholder value by:

(a)  tying 50% of the LTI to relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR) with an entitlement payable where 

the Company ranks at a level greater than the 50th percentile against its peers;

(b)  tying 50% of the LTI to earnings per share (EPS) growth where the EPS growth is measured  
on a compounding basis over the term where an approved threshold must be obtained;

(c)  rewarding over achievement of targets with up to 150% of target LTI payable where maximum 

over achievement targets are achieved; and

(d)  the Board has discretion to increase or reduce the amount awarded if the Board considers  
the outcome to be misaligned given the circumstances that prevailed over the relevant 
measurement period and the experience of shareholders.

Options will lapse if performance conditions are not met.

Where options have been issued, the price payable to convert the options to shares is specified  
at the original date of issue as being a price per share not less than the volume weighted average 
price (VWAP) at the date on which the options were originally issued.

The benefit to the employee arises where the pre-specified exercise price is less than the market 
price when the options vest at the end of the vesting/qualifying period.

Once an option has vested at the end of the qualifying period, the employee may elect to exercise 
the option in which event:

•  the employee must pay in cash to the Company the previously specified exercise price multiplied 
by the number of options received e.g. for 100,000 options with an exercise price of $3.00 per 
share the employee will be required to pay the Company $300,000 to convert the options  
to shares;

•  in addition and regardless of whether the employee has exercised the options or not, the 

employee will be required to declare for tax purposes a taxable revenue gain to the extent  
the VWAP at the vesting date exceeds the exercise price; and

•  pay tax to the relevant tax authority on this gain as if it was normal personal income, e.g. for 

100,000 options with an exercise price of $3.00 per share and a VWAP at the date of vesting  
of $4.00, the employee would be required to declare as income for tax purposes $100,000  
and pay to the tax authority the applicable tax on this income.

Options issued to executives are not able to be traded on the ASX. They do not qualify for receipt  
of dividends or have any voting rights until they have been exercised and converted to shares  
by the employee paying the required exercise price to the Company.

The Company prohibits executive KMP from entering into arrangements to protect the value  
of unvested equity awards. The prohibition includes entering into contracts to hedge their  
exposure to options awarded as part of their remuneration package.

The Company does not provide any loans or financial support to executives to assist them  
in the funding of the amount required to exercise options.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017LTI

The LTI benefit is set as follows:

•  CEO LTI: 50% of TFR delivered as indeterminate rights that may be satisfied by a cash payment 

or grant of options; and

•  KMP LTI: 25% of TFR delivered as options subject to vesting conditions.

Change of approach from 2016

Under the previous LTI plan:

•  there was no vesting condition linked to long-term performance (e.g. TSR or EPS); and

•  measurement was conducted in the year of issue with vesting in a future period as a means  

of retention.

3. How reward was linked to performance
As detailed above in section 2, various elements of the Company’s remuneration policy (both STI and LTI) are linked to Company 
performance, in particular achievement of the annual budget and demonstrable long-term growth in shareholder value. Details are 
outlined above but, in summary:

•   An STI is payable if actual revenue and/or EBITDA exceeds the Company’s budgeted revenue and/or EBITDA thresholds, ‘the gate’ 

and an additional STI is payable where the executive KMP achieves their individual KPIs. 

•   An LTI is payable where predetermined relative TSR and EPS thresholds are met at the end of the three-year performance period. 

A summary of key measurement criteria of the Group’s financial performance over the last five years are shown below:

Year Ended 30 June

Revenue (A$m)

EBITDA* (A$m)

NPAT (A$m)

Basic earnings per share (cents)

Dividends (cents per share)

ASX share price at 30 June

Total shareholder return

2013

63.8

15.7

9.1

5.7

6.0

$0.91

5.4%

2014

86.0

24.1

14.8

9.2

6.0

$1.27

45.6%

2015

106.3

31.3

16.9

10.3

6.0

$2.62

111.9%

2016

149.0

45.4

26.1

14.7

7.0

$3.39

31.7%

2017

174.7

45.1

23.9

13.2

6.0

$4.04

21.2%

* EBITDA is a non-IFRS term that relates to Earnings Before Interest Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation.

STI

For FY17, budget targets were established for Group revenue and EBITDA, and the STI gate was set with respect to these targets. 
Notwithstanding the growth in revenue during the year, as the EBITDA gate applying to the STI was not met, no STIs linked to financial 
performance were paid to executive KMPs. The Board exercised its discretion to award a small percentage of STIs to those executive 
team members (excluding the CEO) who achieved KPIs important to the long-term strategy and growth of the Company. Those 
executive KMPs only achieved the portion of their STI relating to individual performance.

LTI

Options granted in prior years (under the previous LTI program) vested in 2017 where performance conditions relating to these  
LTIs were met. See section 6 for a summary of options that met the vesting conditions in 2017. 

Options granted in 2017 have performance conditions attached that will be measured over three years. Assessment and vesting  
(where conditions are satisfied) will happen after the completion of FY19. See section 6 for a summary of options granted  
during 2017.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017REMUNERATION REPORT CONTINUED

4. Remuneration expenses for executive KMP 
Details of executive KMP remuneration for the 2016 and 2017 financial years are set out in the table below.

Fixed
Remuneration

Variable 
Remuneration

Cash 
Salary
 $

Super 
$

Non-
monetary 
Benefits 
$

Annual  
and Long 
Service 
Leave  
$

Total 
$

STI 
1
$

768,972

34,998

18,699

107,620

930,289

351,030

745,104

34,999

-

53,663

833,766

313,420 5

357,415

34,999

13,830

-11,9078 394,337

392,2536

30,968

336,269

34,999

325,199

34,999

316,5077

34,999

-

-

-

-

-20,1368

403,085

693

371,961

1,670

361,868

7,834

359,340

270,928

29,208

2,377

15,633

318,146

299,933

29,999

290,801

29,999

-

-

11,014

340,946

14,322

335,122

63,927

54,794

59,360

54,794

68,493

36,529

45,662

54,794

Executive KMP

Andrew Hansen

Cameron Hunter

Darren Meade

Graeme Taylor

Niv Fernando

Year

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

LTI 
2
Fair 
Value
$

Total 
$
297,500 3 1,578,819
213,844 4

1,361,030

68,581

526,845

23,483

481,362

64,660

495,981

21,352

438,014

62,081

489,914

18,956

373,631

60,988

447,596

20,288

410,204

Total

2017

2,079,096 169,994

32,529

115,254 2,396,873

588,472

553,810

3,539,155

2016

2,024,285

160,173

2,377

65,152 2,251,987

514,331

297,923

3,064,241

Total

Perfor-
mance 
Related

41%

39%

25%

16%

25%

17%

27%

15%

24%

18%

32%

27%

1.  The STI payments represent (a) cash payments made during FY17 relating to FY16 performance, and (b) cash payments made during FY16 
relating to FY15 performance, unless otherwise stated. No bonuses were accrued in respect of the FY17 STI plan as conditions for payment  
were not met at 30 June 2017.

2.  Options granted as remuneration are valued at grant date in accordance with AASB 2 Share-based payments and amortised over vesting period.

3.  Andrew Hansen’s LTI has two parts: (a) a cash LTI granted in relation to the 2015 and 2016 financial years with the value of $85,000 in FY17,  

(b) indeterminate rights granted in 2016 (with a fair value of $212,500 related to FY17). 

4.  In 2016, Andrew Hansen’s LTI comprised $165,000 of cash related to the LTI program in the 2015 and 2016 financial years and share based 

payment expense of $48,844 which is measured in accordance with AASB 2 Share-based payments.

5.  Andrew Hansen was paid a bonus of $306,375 in FY16 that related to FY14 (the amount was accrued in FY15 but not paid). He was also  

paid a bonus of $313,420 relating to FY15.

6.  Cameron Hunter’s total salary in FY16 was made up of his base salary (excluding superannuation) of $330,579 and cashed out annual leave  

of $61,674. 

7.  Graeme Taylor’s base salary was adjusted in FY17 as part of market remuneration analysis. 

8.  Cameron Hunter received a cash payment to reduce his annual leave due to its high value from a historical build-up from his long tenure  

at the Company.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017Performance-based measures granted and forfeited during the 2017 year

Total STI Bonus

LTI Options

2017

Andrew Hansen

Cameron Hunter

Darren Meade

Graeme Taylor

Niv Fernando

Total 
Opportunity 
$

Awarded 
70% 
Financial

Awarded 
30% 
KPIs

Total 
Forfeited 
%

340,000

96,586

91,407

86,250

81,3393

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

50%

67%

67%

100%

100%

85%

80%

80%

70%

Value 
Granted1

Value  
Exercised 2

-

$3,559,080

$48,293

$45,704

$43,125

$40,699

$357,960

$244,028

-

-

1.    The value at grant date, calculated in accordance with AASB2 Share-based Payments, of options granted during the year as part  

of remuneration.

2.   The value of options (at the exercise date) granted as part of remuneration that were exercised during FY17 has been determined as  

the intrinsic value of the options at that date (being the difference between the exercise price and the underlying share price at the date  
of exercise). 

3.    The Board has exercised its discretion to award an additional STI payment of $15,000 to Niv Fernando for his role as the project lead  

in successfully completing the Enoro transaction which was additional to his agreed KPIs. 

5. Contractual arrangements with executive KMP
Remuneration and other conditions of employment are set out in each executive’s employment contract. The key elements of these 
employment contracts are summarised below:

Component

Total fixed remuneration

Contract duration

Notice by individual/Company

Termination of employment  
(without cause)

Approach for CEO

Approach for Other Executive KMP

$850,000

Ongoing

6 months

Range between $330,000 and $406,000

Ongoing

1 month

The Board has discretion to allow some or all STI entitlements to be paid out on  
a pro-rata basis aligned to time, where termination occurs by way of resignation  
or dismissal. 

In other without cause terminations, the STI will be reduced proportionately to reflect  
the portion of the measurement period, but there is no other impact to the executive’s 
entitlement.

The Board has discretion to allow unvested LTIs to vest on a pro-rate basis aligned  
to time. Where this discretion is not exercised, such unvested options will lapse.

Termination of employment (with cause)

STI is forfeited.

All unvested LTIs and vested but unexercised LTIs are forfeited.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017REMUNERATION REPORT CONTINUED

6. Share-based remuneration
The terms and conditions of each grant of options affecting the remuneration in the current or future reporting period are as follows.

Grant Date

2 July 2013

2 July 2014

2 July 2015

Vesting Date

Expiry Date

Exercise Price

Value Per Option 
at Grant Date

Performance 
Achieved

2 July 2016

2 July 2017

2 July 2018

2 July 2018

2 July 2019

2 July 2020

$0.92

$1.30

$2.67

$3.59

$0.12

$0.20

$0.56

$1.19

100%

100%

100%

-

% Vested

100%

-

-

-

22 Dec 2016

31 August 2019*

22 Dec 2021

*   The vesting date for options granted on 22 December 2016 is the date on which the Board notifies the executive that the options have vested,  

after the outcomes for the measurement period have been determined and satisfaction of performance conditions have been assessed. 

The number of options over unissued ordinary shares in the Company provided as remuneration to executive KMPs is shown in  
the table below. The options carry no dividend or voting rights. See section 2 for the conditions that must be satisfied for the FY17 
granted options to vest. 

Once an option has vested at the end of the qualifying period but before the expiry date, the employee may elect to exercise the option 
in which event the employee must pay in cash to the Company the previously specified exercise price multiplied by the number of 
options received.

Options granted to executive KMP which remain unvested at 30 June 2017 and outstanding are detailed below:

Executive KMP

Grant 
Date

Balance 
30/6/2016

Granted as 
Remuneration

Exercise 
Price

Vested

Forfeited

Exercised  
in FY17

Balance 
30/6/2017

Andrew Hansen

12 Dec 2013

12 Dec 2013

12 Dec 2013

350,000

350,000

350,000

Total

1,050,000

-

-

-

-

Cameron Hunter

1 Jul 2016

121,746

2 Jul 2015

2 Jul 2014

2 Jul 2013

Total

1 Jul 2016

2 Jul 2015

2 Jul 2014

2 Jul 2013

100,000

100,000

100,000

300,000

100,000

75,000

75,000

Total

250,000

1 Jul 2016

2 Jul 2015

2 Jul 2014

Total

1 Jul 2016

2 Jul 2015

2 Jul 2014

Total

100,000

75,000

175,000

100,000

100,000

200,000

1,975,000

-

-

-

121,746

115,219

-

-

-

115,219

130,462

-

-

130,462

68,402

-

-

68,402

448,287

Darren Meade

Graeme Taylor

Niv Fernando

Total

$1.06

$1.11

$1.16

$3.59

$2.67

$1.30

$0.92

$3.59

$2.67

$1.30

$0.92

$3.59

$2.67

$1.30

$3.59

$2.67

$1.30

350,000

350,000

350,000

1,050,000

-

-

-

100,000

100,000

-

-

-

75,000

75,000

(350,000)

(350,000)

(350,000)

(1,050,000)

-

-

-

(100,000)

(100,000)

-

-

-

(75,000)

(75,000)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

121,746

100,000

100,000

-

321,746

115,220

100,000

75,000

-

290,220

108,718

100,000

75,000

283,718

102,603

100,000

100,000

302,603

1,225,000

1,225,000

1,198,287

The Board resolved to issue 535,714 indeterminate rights to Andrew Hansen (the Chief Executive Officer) as part of his FY17 LTI.  
The LTI may be satisfied in options (pending shareholder approval) or cash, at the end of the measurement period, where performance 
conditions have been met. The issue of options to Andrew Hansen relating to the FY17 LTI is subject to shareholder approval at the 
company’s Annual General Meeting in November 2017.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017When reviewing the LTI plan for FY18 the Board concluded that the plan would include the same three-year performance vesting  
criteria as FY17. However, in line with the recommendation of GRG, best market practice and the benefits of rights over options  
a decision was made to grant rights, replacing options under the FY18 LTI plan. Rights allow an executive KMP to receive shares 
without financial burden encouraging them to hold an ongoing equity stake in the Company, better aligning their long incentive  
with the long-term value of shareholders. Rights are also less dilutive to shareholders as a smaller number are issued. 

Subsequent to year end, a grant of rights was made to executive KMP in respect of the FY18 –FY21 measurement period. 

A summary of the grant to executive KMP is provided below:

Executive KMP

Cameron Hunter

Darren Meade

Graeme Taylor

Niv Fernando

Grant 
Date

Rights 
Granted

Fair Value 
Per Right $1

Vesting 
Date 2

Expiry 
Date

2 Jul 2017

2 Jul 2017

2 Jul 2017

2 Jul 2017

25,824

25,157

24,869

24,613

3.815

3.815

3.815

3.815

2 July 2020

2 July 2022

2 July 2020

2 July 2022

2 July 2020

2 July 2022

2 July 2020

2 July 2022

1.  The fair value of the rights has been determined by an independent external valuation expert.

2.  The vesting date for rights granted on 2 July 2017 is the date on which the Board notifies the executive that the options have vested, after the  
outcomes for the measurement period have been determined and satisfaction of performance conditions have been assessed. This is likely  
to be 31 August 2020. 

*   The Board has resolved to issue 116,972 rights to Andrew Hansen, the Chief Executive Officer, as part of the FY18 LTI. The issue of these rights  

is subject to shareholder approval at the Company’s Annual General Meeting in November 2017. 

7. Non-Executive Director arrangements
Non-Executive Directors enter into service agreements through a letter of appointment. Non-Executive Director fees are determined  
with reference to market levels and the need to attract high-quality Directors. The Company currently has a policy of not paying 
separate committee fees for committee participation.

Non-Executive Directors do not receive any variable or performance-based remuneration.

The Non-Executive Director fee pool has a maximum value of $430,000 per annum, as approved by shareholders at the 2013 AGM.

The annual fees provided to Non-Executive Directors, inclusive of superannuation, are shown below:

Chairman

Other Non-Executive Directors

Non-Executive Director

David Trude

Bruce Adams

Peter Berry

Jennifer Douglas

Sarah Morgan

David Osborne

Total

2017 
$

105,640

64,556

2016 
$

102,232

62,473

Fixed Remuneration $

Salary 
and Fees

96,475

93,363

58,955

57,053

24,918

57,053

22,273

-

58,955

57,053

29,606

57,053

291,182

321,575

Super

9,165

8,869

5,601

5,420

2,367

5,420

2,335

-

5,601

5,420

34,950

5,420

60,019

30,549

Year

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

25

Non-monetary 
Benefits

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total

105,640

102,232

64,556

62,473

27,285

62,473

24,608

-

64,556

62,473

64,556

62,473

351,201

352,124

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017REMUNERATION REPORT CONTINUED

8. Directors and executive KMP shareholding
The number of shares in the Company held by each Non-Executive Director and executive KMP during the year, including their related 
parties, is summarised below:

Balance  
30 June 2016

Received During the Year  
on Exercise of Options

Other Changes  
During the Year

Balance  
30 June 2017

Non-Executive Directors

David Trude

Bruce Adams

Peter Berry1

Jennifer Douglas2

Sarah Morgan

David Osborne

Executive KMP

Andrew Hansen

Cameron Hunter

Darren Meade

Graeme Taylor

Niv Fernando

Total

105,579

152,304

15,304

-

20,000

384,984

41,194,235

903,691

2,642

3,432

7,082

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,912

-

-

-

-

1,050,000

(3,996,157)

100,000

75,000

-

-

2,191

(74,714)

50,032

286

107,491

152,304

15,304

-

20,000

384,984

38,248,078

1,005,882

2,928

53,464

7,368

42,789,253

1,225,000

(4,016,450)

39,997,803

1. Peter Berry resigned as a Non-Executive Director on 6 December 2016.

2. Jennifer Douglas was appointed as a Non-Executive Director effective 15 February 2017.

9. Other statutory disclosures

Lease agreement with the CEO

The Company leases its Melbourne head office and York Street office from an entity in which the CEO is a Director and shareholder.  
The terms and conditions of the lease and other property arrangements are no more favourable than those available, or which might 
reasonably be expected to be available, from others on an arm’s length basis. The total lease rental payments during the 2017  
financial year were $1,314,045.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

David Trude
Director

Andrew Hansen
Director

Melbourne
21 August 2017

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

To the Directors of Hansen Technologies Ltd

In relation to the independent audit for the year ended 30 June 2017, to the best of my knowledge and belief there have been:

(i)  No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001; and

(ii)  No contraventions of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional 

Accountants.

This declaration is in respect of Hansen Technologies Ltd and the entities it controlled during the year.

S D Whitchurch
Partner

Pitcher Partners
Melbourne

21 August 2017

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017FINANCIAL REPORT

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

1.  Statement of significant accounting policies 

2.  Critical accounting estimates and judgements 

3.  Financial risk management 

4.  Revenue and other Income 

5.  Profit from continuing operations 

6. 

Income tax 

7.  Dividends 

8.  Cash and cash equivalents 

9.  Receivables 

10.  Other current assets 

11.  Plant, equipment and leasehold improvements 

12.  Intangible assets 

13.  Payables 

14.  Borrowings 

15.  Provisions 

16.  Contributed capital 

17.  Reserves and retained earnings 

18.  Share-based payments 

19.  Cash flow information 

20.  Commitments 

21.  Earnings per share 

22.  Directors’ and executives’ compensation 

23.  Related party disclosures 

24.  Auditor’s remuneration 

25.  Parent entity information 

26.  Segment information 

27.  Business combination 

28.  Deed of cross guarantee 

29.  Subsequent events 

29

30

31

32

33

33

40

41

43

44

45

47

47

48

48

49

49

51

51

52

52

53

55

58

59

60

60

61

62

63

64

66

69

71

Hansen Technologies Ltd Annual Report 2017

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Revenue

Other income

Total revenue and other income

Employee benefit expenses

Depreciation expense

Amortisation expense

Property and operating rental expenses

Contractor and consultant expenses

Software licence expenses

Hardware and software expenses

Travel expenses

Communication expenses

Professional expenses

Finance costs

Other expenses

Total expenses

Profit before income tax expense

Income tax expense

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

2016
$’000

174,672

148,961

370

295

175,042

149,256

(87,357)

(74,249)

(3,015)

(9,368)

(7,329)

(8,875)

(4,450)

(7,064)

(4,267)

(3,010)

(2,415)

(43)

(5,016)

(2,547)

(6,489)

(5,891)

(4,057)

(1,035)

(6,071)

(4,955)

(2,042)

(1,915)

(59)

(3,522)

Note

4

4

5

5

5

5

5

5

(142,209)

(112,832)

6(b)

32,833

(8,945)

36,424

(10,341)

Profit after income tax from continuing operations

23,888

26,083

Other comprehensive income/(expense)

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss

Exchange differences on translation of foreign entities

17(a)

(1,971)

2,221

Other comprehensive income/(expense) for the year

(1,971)

2,221

Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to members of the parent

21,917

28,304

Basic earnings (cents) per share for continuing operations

Total basic earnings (cents) per share

Diluted earnings (cents) per share for continuing operations

Total diluted earnings (cents) per share

21

21

13.2

13.2

13.0

13.0

14.7

14.7

14.4

14.4

The consolidated statement of comprehensive income is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements set out  
on pages 33 to 71.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2017

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables

Other current assets

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Plant, equipment and leasehold improvements

Intangible assets

Deferred tax assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Payables

Borrowings

Current tax payable

Provisions

Unearned income

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Borrowings

Provisions

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity

Share capital

Foreign currency translation reserve

Options granted reserve

Retained earnings

Total equity

Note

8

9

10

11

12

6(d)

13

14

6(c)

15

6(d)

14

15

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

15,013

37,685

7,643

60,341

2016
$’000

30,203

21,507

6,923

58,633

8,912

6,743

125,479

106,059

4,821

4,030

139,212

116,832

199,553

175,465

9,653

101

1,051

10,122

19,435

40,362

6,707

190

678

7,575

12,229

95

2,187

9,497

11,171

35,179

4,810

291

203

5,304

47,937

40,483

151,616

134,982

16

17(a)

17(b)

17(c)

85,350

8,196

1,972

56,098

151,616

78,650

10,167

1,253

44,912

134,982

The consolidated statement of financial position is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements set out on 
pages 33 to 71.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Consolidated Entity

Balance as at 1 July 2016

Profit for the year

Movement in carrying amount of foreign entities due to currency 
translation

17(a)

Total comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:

Employee share plan

Options exercised

Employee share options

Equity issued under dividend reinvestment plan

Shares issued on contingent liability settlement

Share purchase plan offer

Dividends paid

Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners

Balance as at 30 June 2017

16(b)

16(b)

17(b)

16(b)

16(b)

16(b)

7

16, 17

Consolidated Entity

Contributed 
Equity
$’000

Note

Reserves
$’000

Retained 
Earnings
$’000

Total Equity
$’000

78,650

11,418

44,912

134,980

-

-

-

175

1,791

-

1,325

3,409

-

-

6,700

85,350

-

23,888

23,888

(1,971)

(1,971)

-

23,888

(1,971)

21,917

-

-

721

-

-

-

-

721

10,168

-

-

-

-

-

-

175

1,791

721

1,325

3,409

-

(12,702)

(12,702)

(12,702)

(5,281)

56,098

151,616

Consolidated Entity

Balance as at 1 July 2015

Consolidated Entity

Contributed 
Equity
$’000

Note

Reserves
$’000

Retained 
Earnings
$’000

Total Equity
$’000

75,127

8,913

29,489

113,529

Profit for the year

Movement in carrying amount of foreign entities due  
to currency translation

Total comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:

Employee share plan

Options exercised

Employee share options

Equity issued under dividend reinvestment plan

Share purchase plan offer

Dividends paid

Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners

Balance as at 30 June 2016

17(a)

16(b)

16(b)

17(b)

16(b)

16(b)

7

16,17

-

-

-

161

2,238

-

1,154

(30)

-

3,523

78,650

-

26,083

26,083

2,221

2,221

-

26,083

2,221

28,304

-

-

286

-

-

-

286

11,420

-

-

-

-

-

(10,660)

(10,660)

44,912

161

2,238

286

1,154

(30)

(10,660)

(6,851)

134,982

The consolidated statement of changes in equity is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements set out on 
pages 33 to 71.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees

Interest received

Finance costs

Transaction costs relating to acquisition of subsidiary

Income tax paid

Net cash provided by operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment

Payment for acquisition of business net of cash assumed

Payment for plant and equipment

Payment for acquisition of customer contract

Payment for capitalised development costs

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from share issue

Proceeds from options exercised

Proceeds from borrowing

Repayment of borrowings

Dividends paid net of dividend reinvestment

Net cash used in financing activities

Note

4

5

27

19(a)

27

11

27

12

16

16

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

2016
$’000

180,592

154,984

(140,021)

(109,929)

114

(43)

(228)

(9,321)

31,093

8

(20,525)

(5,211)

(2,165)

(7,750)

(35,643)

175

1,791

4,000

(4,000)

(11,377)

(9,411)

62

(59)

-

(11,600)

33,458

-

-

(1,810)

-

(5,488)

(7,298)

161

2,238

-

(10,000)

(9,506)

(17,107)

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents

(13,961)

9,053

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 

30,203

21,985

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(1,229)

(835)

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

15,013

30,203

The consolidated statement of cash flow is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements set out on pages 33 to 71.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
30 JUNE 2017

1. Statement of significant accounting policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies adopted by the consolidated entity in the preparation and presentation  
of the Financial Report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.

(a) Basis of preparation of the Financial Report

This Financial Report is a general purpose Financial Report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting 
Standards, Interpretations and other applicable authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board  
and the Corporations Act 2001.

The Financial Report covers Hansen Technologies Ltd and controlled entities as a consolidated entity. Hansen Technologies Ltd is  
a company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. The address of Hansen Technologies Ltd registered office  
and principle place of business is 2 Frederick Street, Doncaster. Hansen Technologies Ltd is a for-profit entity for the purpose of 
preparing the financial statements.

This Financial Report was authorised for issue by the Directors on 21 August 2017.

Compliance with IFRS

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

Historical cost convention

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

Significant accounting estimates

The preparation of the Financial Report requires the use of certain estimates and judgements in applying the entity’s accounting 
policies. Those estimates and judgements significant to the Financial Report are disclosed in note 2.

(b) Principles of consolidation

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

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

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

(c) Revenue

Revenue from the provision of services to customers is recognised upon delivery of the service to the customer. Maintenance  
and support revenue when invoiced in advance is initially recognised as an unearned income liability until the service is performed.  
Accrued revenue is recognised on a percentage of completion basis in order to record revenues against incurred effort and expense.

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the 
buyer and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Risks and rewards of ownership 
are considered to have passed to the buyer at the time of delivery of the goods to the customer.

Interest revenue is recognised when it becomes receivable on a proportional basis, taking into account the interest rates applicable  
to the financial assets.

All revenue is measured net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 JUNE 2017

1. Statement of significant accounting policies continued

(d) Cash and cash equivalents

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

(e) Plant, equipment and leasehold improvements

Cost and valuation

All classes of plant, equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less depreciation and any accumulated impairment 
losses.

Depreciation

The depreciable amounts of all fixed assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives commencing  
from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either the unexpired  
period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.

The useful lives for each class of assets are:

Plant, equipment and leasehold improvements

Leased plant and equipment

(f) Leases

2017

2016

2.5 to 12 years

2.5 to 12 years

2.5 to 12 years

2.5 to 12 years

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

Finance leases

Leases of fixed assets, where substantially all of the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the asset but not the legal ownership 
are transferred to the consolidated entity, are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised, recording an asset and 
liability equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values.

The interest expense is calculated using the interest rate implicit in the lease and is included in finance costs in the consolidated 
statement of comprehensive income.

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

Operating leases

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

(g) Business combinations

A business combination is a transaction or other event in which an acquirer obtains control of one or more businesses and results  
in the consolidation of the assets and liabilities acquired. Business combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method.

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. Deferred consideration payable is measured at its acquisition 
date fair value. At each reporting date subsequent to the acquisition, contingent consideration payable is measured at its fair value  
with any changes in the fair value recognised in profit or loss unless the contingent consideration is classified as equity, in which  
case the contingent consideration is carried at the acquisition date fair value. 

Goodwill is recognised initially at the excess of:

(a) The aggregate of the consideration transferred, the fair value of the non-controlling interests and the acquisition date fair value  
of the acquirers previously held equity interest; over (b) the net fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017(h) Intangibles

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually 
identifiable or separately recognised. Refer to note 1(g) for a description of how goodwill arising from a business combination is initially 
measured. 

Technology, trademarks and customer contracts

Technology, trademarks and customer contracts are recognised at cost and are amortised over their estimated useful lives, which range 
from five to 10 years for technology and trademarks and the term of the contract for customer contracts. Technology, trademarks and 
customer contracts are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and any impairment losses.

Research and development

Expenditure on research activities is recognised as an expense when incurred.

Development costs are capitalised when the entity can demonstrate all of the following: the technical feasibility of completing the asset 
so that it will be available for use or sale; the intention to complete the asset and use or sell it; the ability to use or sell the asset; how the 
asset will generate probable future economic benefits; the availability of adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete 
the development and to use or sell the asset; and the ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the asset during its 
development. 

Capitalised development expenditure is carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. 
Amortisation is calculated using a straight-line method to allocate the cost of the intangible asset over its estimated useful life, which 
ranges from 5 to 10 years. Amortisation commences when the intangible asset is available for use. 

Other development expenditure is recognised as an expense when incurred.

(i) Impairment of non-financial assets

Assets with an indefinite useful life are not amortised but are tested at least annually for impairment in accordance with AASB 136. 
Assets subject to annual depreciation or amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances arise that indicate 
that the carrying amount of the asset may be impaired. An impairment loss is recognised where the carrying amount of the asset 
exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of an asset is defined as the higher of its fair value less costs of disposal  
and value in use.

(j) Income tax

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

Deferred tax balances

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the applicable tax rates when the assets are expected  
to be recovered or liabilities settled. No deferred tax asset or liability is recognised in relation to temporary differences if they arose  
in a transaction, other than a business combination, that at the time of the transaction did not affect either accounting profit or taxable 
profit or loss.

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

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

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 JUNE 2017

1. Statement of significant accounting policies continued

(j) Income tax continued

Tax consolidation

The consolidated entity is subject to income taxes in Australia and jurisdictions in which it has foreign operations. In some of these 
jurisdictions, namely Australia, the USA, and Denmark, the immediate parent entity and entities it controls have formed local income tax 
consolidated groups that are taxed as a single entity in their relevant jurisdiction. Each tax consolidated group has entered a tax funding 
agreement whereby each entity in the tax consolidated group recognises the assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues in relation to  
its own transactions, events and balances only. This means that:

•   the parent entity recognises all current and deferred tax amounts relating to its own transactions, events and balances only;

•   the subsidiaries recognise current or deferred tax amounts arising in respect of their own transactions, events and balances; and

•   the current tax liabilities and deferred tax assets arising in respect of tax losses, are transferred from the subsidiary to the head entity 

as inter-company payables or receivables.

Each tax consolidated group also has a tax sharing agreement in place to limit the liability of subsidiaries in the tax consolidated group 
arising under the joint and several liability requirements of the tax consolidation system, in the event of default by the parent entity to 
meet its payment obligations. This means that under the tax sharing agreement, the subsidiaries are legally liable to the income tax 
payable in proportion to their contribution to the net profit before tax of the tax consolidated group.

(k) Provisions

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

(l) Employee benefits

(i) Short-term employee benefit obligations

Liabilities arising in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave, long service leave and any other employee benefits expected to be 
settled within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the amounts based on remuneration rates that are expected to be paid 
when the liability is settled. The expected cost of short-term employee benefits in the form of compensated absences such as annual 
leave and long service leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits. All other short-term employee benefit obligations  
are presented as payables.

(ii) Other long-term employee benefit obligations

The provision for other long-term employee benefits, including obligations for long service leave and annual leave, which are not 
expected to be settled wholly before 12 months after the end of the reporting period, are measured at the present value of the 
estimated future cash outflow to be made in respect of the services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Expected  
further payments incorporate anticipated future wage and salary levels, durations of service and employee turnover, and are  
discounted at rates determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on high-quality corporate bonds  
that have maturity dates that approximate the terms of the obligations. Any remeasurements for changes in assumptions of  
obligations for other long-term employee benefits are recognised in profit or loss in the periods in which the change occurs. 

Other long-term employee benefit obligations are presented as current liabilities in the balance sheet if the entity does not have  
an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after the reporting date, regardless of when the actual settlement  
is expected to occur. All other long-term employee benefit obligations are presented as non-current liabilities in the consolidated 
statement of financial position.

(iii) Retirement benefit obligations

The consolidated entity makes superannuation contributions (currently 9.50% of the employee’s average ordinary salary) to the 
employee’s defined contribution superannuation plan of choice in respect of employee services rendered during the year. These 
superannuation contributions are recognised as an expense in the same period when the related employee services are received.  
The Group’s obligation with respect to employees’ defined contributions entitlements is limited to its obligation for any unpaid 
superannuation guarantee contributions at the end of the reporting period. All obligations for unpaid superannuation guarantee 
contributions are measured at the (undiscounted) amounts expected to be paid when the obligation is settled and are presented  
as current liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017(iv) Share-based payments

The consolidated entity operates share-based payment employee share and option schemes. The fair value of the equity to which 
employees become entitled is measured at grant date and recognised as an expense over the vesting period, with a corresponding 
increase to an equity account. The fair value of shares is measured at the market bid price at grant date. In respect of share-based 
payments that are dependent on the satisfaction of performance conditions, the number of shares and options expected to vest is 
reviewed and adjusted at each reporting date. The amount recognised for services received as consideration for these equity 
instruments granted is adjusted to reflect the best estimate of the number of equity instruments that eventually vest.

(v) Bonus plan

The consolidated entity recognises a provision when a bonus is payable in accordance with the employee’s contract of employment  
or review letter and the amount can be reliably measured.

(vi) Termination benefits

The Group recognises an obligation and expense for termination benefits at the earlier of: (a) the date when the Group can no longer 
withdraw the offer for termination benefits; and (b) when the Group recognises costs for restructuring and the costs include termination 
benefits. In either case, the obligation and expense for termination benefits is measured on the basis of the best estimate of the number 
of employees expected to be affected. Termination benefits that are expected to be settled wholly before 12 months after the annual 
reporting period in which the benefits are recognised are measured at the (undiscounted) amounts expected to be paid. All other 
termination benefits are accounted for on the same basis as other long-term employee benefits.

(m) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs can include interest expense calculated using the effective interest method and finance charges in respect of finance 
leases. Borrowing costs are expensed as incurred except for borrowing costs incurred as part of the construction of a qualifying asset, 
in which case the costs are capitalised until the asset is ready for its intended use or sale.

(n) Financial instruments

Classification

The consolidated entity classifies its financial assets in the following categories: loans and receivables; and financial liabilities.  
The classification depends on the nature of the item and the purpose for which the instruments were acquired. Management 
determines the classification of its financial instruments at initial recognition.

Initial recognition and measurement

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

Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value adjusted for transaction costs, except where the instrument is classified  
as fair value through profit or loss, in which case transaction costs are immediately recognised as expenses in profit or loss. 

Fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets are classified at fair value through profit or loss when they are held for trading for the purpose of short-term profit 
taking, are derivatives not held for hedging purposes, or when they are designated as such to avoid an accounting mismatch or to 
enable performance evaluation by key management personnel. Investments in listed securities are carried at fair value through profit  
or loss. They are measured at their fair value at each reporting date and any increment or decrement in fair value from the prior period  
is recognised in profit or loss of the current period. Fair value of listed investments are based on closing bid prices at the reporting date. 

Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are measured at fair value at inception and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest  
rate method.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 JUNE 2017

1. Statement of significant accounting policies continued

(n) Financial instruments continued

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities include trade payables, other creditors and loans from third parties. Financial liabilities are classified as current 
liabilities unless the consolidated entity has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after  
the reporting date.

(o) Foreign currencies translations and balances

Functional and presentation currency

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

Transactions and balances

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

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

All resulting exchange differences arising on settlement or re-statement are recognised as revenues or expenses for the financial year.

Foreign subsidiaries

Subsidiaries that have a functional currency different to the presentation currency of the consolidated Group are translated as follows:

•   assets and liabilities are translated at year end exchange rates prevailing at that reporting date;

•   income and expenses are translated at actual exchange rates or average exchange rates for the period, where appropriate; and

•   all resulting exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations are transferred directly to the Group’s foreign currency 

translation reserve as a separate component of equity in the balance sheet.

Exchange differences arising on the reduction of a foreign subsidiary’s equity continues to be recognised in the Group’s foreign 
currency translation reserve until such time that the foreign subsidiary is disposed of.

(p) Sales tax (including GST and VAT)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of sales tax, except where the amount of sales tax incurred is not 
recoverable from the Tax Office. In these circumstances the sales tax is recognised as part of the acquisition of the asset or as part of 
an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the consolidated statement of financial position are shown inclusive of sales tax.

Cash flows are presented in the consolidated statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the sales tax component of investing 
and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.

(q) Comparatives

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

(r) Rounding amounts

The parent entity and the consolidated entity have applied the relief available under ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ 
Reports) Instrument 2016/191 and, accordingly the amounts in the consolidated financial statements and in the Directors’ Report have 
been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases to the nearest dollar.

(s) Going concern

The Financial Report has been prepared on a going concern basis.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017(t) Adoption of new and amended accounting standards that are first operative at 30 June 2017

There are no new or amended accounting standards effective for the financial year, beginning 1 July 2016, that have affected any 
amounts recorded in the current or prior year.

(u) Accounting standards and interpretations issued but not operative at 30 June 2017

The following standards and interpretations have been issued at the reporting date but are not yet effective. The Directors’ assessment 
of the impact of these standards and interpretations is set out below.

Title of Standard

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Nature of change

The AASB has issued a new standard for the recognition of revenue. This will replace AASB 118 which covers 
revenue arising from the sale of goods and the rendering of services, and AASB 111 which covers construction 
contracts. The new standard is based on the principle that revenue is recognised when control of a good or 
service transfers to a customer. The standard permits either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective 
approach for the adoption.

Impact

Management is currently assessing the effects of applying the new standard on the Group’s financial 
statements and has identified the following areas that are likely to be affected: 

•  Accounting for licence, maintenance and service revenue – the application of AASB 15 may result in  

the identification of separate performance obligations, which could affect the timing of the recognition  
of revenue.

•  AASB 15 requires that the total consideration received must be allocated to the separate performance 

obligations based on relative standalone selling prices rather than based on the residual value method;  
this could result in different amounts being allocated to the different revenue streams which could affect  
the timing of the recognition of a portion of the revenue.

•  Accounting for certain costs incurred in fulfilling a contract – certain costs which are currently expensed may 

need to be recognised as an asset under AASB 15.

At this stage, the Group is not able to estimate the effect of the new rules on the Group’s financial statements. 
The Group will make more detailed assessments of the effect over the next 12 months.

Mandatory for financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2018, but available for early adoption. 
Expected date of adoption by the Group: 1 July 2018.

Mandatory 
application date/ 
Date of adoption  
by Group

Title of standard

AASB 9 Financial Instruments

Nature of change

AASB 9 addresses the classification, measurement and derecognition of financial assets and financial 
liabilities, introduces new rules for hedge accounting and a new impairment model for financial assets.

Impact

AASB 9 makes significant revisions to the classification and measurement of financial assets, reducing the 
number of categories and simplifying the measurement choices, including the removal of impairment testing  
of assets measured at fair value. The amortised cost model is available for debt assets meeting both business 
model and cash flow characteristics tests. All investments in equity instruments using AASB 9 are to be 
measured at fair value.

AASB 9 amends measurement rules for financial liabilities that the entity elects to measure at fair value through 
profit and loss. Changes in fair value attributable to changes in the entity’s own credit risk are presented in 
other comprehensive income.

Impairment of assets is now based on expected losses in AASB 9, which requires entities to measure:

•  the 12-month expected credit losses (expected credit losses that result from those default events  

on the financial instrument that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date); or

•  full lifetime expected credit losses (expected credit losses that result from all possible default events  

over the life of the financial instrument).

Mandatory 
application date/ 
Date of adoption  
by Group

Must be applied for financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2018. Based on the transitional 
provisions in the completed AASB 9, early adoption in phases was only permitted for annual reporting periods 
beginning before 1 February 2015. After that date, the new rules must be adopted in their entirety. The Group 
does not intend to adopt AASB 9 before its mandatory date.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 JUNE 2017

1. Statement of significant accounting policies continued

(u) Accounting standards and interpretations issued but not operative at 30 June 2017 continued

Title of Standard

AASB 16 Leases 

Nature of change

Impact

Mandatory  
application date/  
Date of adoption  
by Group

AASB 16 was issued in February 2016. It will result in almost all leases being recognised on the balance  
sheet, as the distinction between operating and finance leases is removed. Under the new standard, an asset  
(the right to use the leased item) and a financial liability to pay rentals are recognised. The only exceptions  
are short-term and low-value leases.

The standard will affect primarily the accounting for the Group’s operating leases. As at the reporting date, the 
Group has non-cancellable operating lease commitments of $19.40 million, see note 20. However, the Group 
has not yet determined to what extent these commitments will result in the recognition of an asset and a liability 
for future payments and how this will affect the Group’s profit and classification of cash flows. Some of the 
commitments may be covered by the exception for short-term and low-value leases and some commitments 
may relate to arrangements that will not qualify as leases under AASB 16.

Mandatory for financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2019. At this stage, the Group does not intend 
to adopt the standard before its effective date.

Other standards and interpretations have been issued at the reporting date but are not yet effective. When adopted, these standards 
and interpretations are likely to impact on the financial information presented; however, the assessment of impact has not yet been 
completed.

2. Critical accounting estimates and judgements
The Group makes certain estimates and assumptions concerning the future which, by definition, will seldom represent actual results. 
Estimates and assumptions based on future events have a significant inherent risk and where future events are not as anticipated,  
there could be a material impact on the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities discussed below.

(a) Impairment of goodwill

The Group tests whether goodwill has suffered any impairment on an annual basis. The recoverable amount of a cash generating  
unit (CGU) is determined based on value-in-use calculations which require the use of assumptions. The calculations use cash flow 
projections based on financial budgets approved by the Board covering a five-year period.

Goodwill is monitored by management at the level of operating segments identified in note 26. The entire goodwill is allocated  
to the billing segment.

Cash flows beyond the five-year forecast period are extrapolated using the estimated terminal growth rates stated below. 

Key assumptions used in the value-in-use calculations for the billing segment:

•   provides for a constant 3% growth rate (2016: 5%) for the remainder of the forecast period; 

•   utilises a 12% (2016: 12%) weighted cost of capital discount rate; and

•   a terminal growth rate of 2% (2016: 2%) at the end of the forecast period.

(b) Impairment of non-financial assets other than goodwill

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

(c) Research and development

Development costs incurred are assessed for each research and development project and a percentage of the expenditure is 
capitalised when technical feasibility studies demonstrate that the project will deliver future economic benefits and those benefits  
can be measured reliably.

There has been investment in research and development expenditure incurred in relation to HUB, ICC, Banner and NaviBilling software 
in the 2017 year. Returns are expected to be derived from this investment over coming years.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 20173. Financial risk management
The consolidated entity is exposed to a variety of financial risks comprising:

(a) interest rate risk;

(b) credit risk;

(c) liquidity and foreign exchange risk; and

(d) fair values.

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for identifying and managing operational and financial risks.

(a) Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate as a result of changes in market 
interest rates.

The consolidated entity’s exposure to interest rate risk in relation to future cash flows and the effective weighted average interest rates 
on classes of financial assets and financial liabilities is as follows:

Financial Instruments

Note

Interest 
Bearing 
$’000

Non-interest 
Bearing 
$’000

Total 
Carrying 
Amount 
$’000

Weighted  
Avg Effective 
Interest Rate
%

Fixed/ 
Variable 
Rate

2017

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables

Other current assets

Financial liabilities

Payables

Deferred consideration at fair value through  
the profit and loss

Borrowings

2016

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables

Other current assets

Financial liabilities

Payables

Deferred consideration at fair value through the 
profit and loss

Borrowings

8

9

10

13

13

14

8

9

10

13

13

14

15,013

-

-

-

37,685

66

15,013

37,685

66

15,013

37,751

52,764

-

-

291

291

9,653

9,653

-

-

9,653

-

291

9,944

30,203

-

-

-

21,507

-

30,203

21,507

-

30,203

21,507

51,710

-

-

386

386

8,820

8,820

3,409

-

12,229

3,409

386

12,615

0.95

variable

1.39

variable

1.53

variable

1.39

variable

Management is comfortable with the risk associated with using variable interest rates due to the current level of borrowings. No other 
financial assets or liabilities are expected to be exposed to interest rate risk.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 JUNE 2017

3. Financial risk management continued

(b) Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge  
an obligation.

The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security at balance date of recognised financial 
assets, is the carrying amount of those assets net of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the consolidated 
statement of financial position and notes to the consolidated financial statements.

The consolidated entity does not have any material credit risk exposure to any single debtor or group of debtors under financial 
instruments entered into by the consolidated entity.

The consolidated entity minimises concentrations of credit risk in relation to trade receivables by undertaking transactions with a  
large number of customers. Concentrations of credit risk on trade debtors (by industry) are with customers in the following industries: 
utilities 43% (2016: 30%), telecommunications 32% (2016: 38%), pay-tv 23% (2016: 30%) and other 2% (2016: 2%).

The ageing analysis of trade and other receivables is provided in note 9. As the consolidated entity undertakes transactions with  
a large number of customers and regularly monitors payment in accordance with credit terms, the financial assets that are past due  
but not impaired, are expected to be received in accordance with the credit terms.

(c) Liquidity and foreign exchange risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that an entity will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities. The Group has 
historically been able to generate and retain strong positive cash flows and in addition a multi-currency line of credit has been 
established with the Group’s bankers to provide increased capacity for strategic growth objectives.

The Group operates internationally and as such has exposure to foreign currency movements as part of its day-to-day operational activities.

The Group has expanded its international operations substantially in recent years to the extent that in excess of 75% of its revenue is 
now earned in foreign currency designated transactions. The Group has a number of offices located internationally and more than 68% 
of its workforce is located overseas and paid in foreign currencies. Accordingly, the Group has an in-built natural hedge against major 
currency fluctuation and with the exception of significant sudden change, is protected in part by its corporate structure against currency 
movements so that the impact is largely limited to the margin.

The Group’s borrowings are predominantly made up of lease liabilities of $0.291 million which are due for repayment by January 2020. 
Trade creditors are due for repayment within six months.

(d) Fair value measurements

The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities approximates their carrying amounts as disclosed in the consolidated statement 
of financial position and notes to the consolidated financial statements.

At 30 June 2016, included in ‘other payables’ was a liability for deferred consideration measured at fair value on a recurring basis in 
relation to a business combination dated 1 May 2015. This amount was settled on 1 July 2016 by the Group issuing 921,290 shares  
to the value of $3.409 million.

At 30 June 2017, there are no assets or liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017Fair value hierarchy

Asset and liabilities measured and recognised at fair value have been determined by the following fair value measurement hierarchy:

Level 1:  Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: 

Input other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3: 

Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.

At 30 June 2016, deferred consideration liabilities totalling $3.409 million were measured and recognised at fair value and determined  
to be a recurring Level 2 financial liability. This was subsequently settled in full on 1 July 2016.

Valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs

The deferred consideration (referred to above) was based on management’s best and most probable estimate of the business 
performance targets. In determining the fair value of the deferred consideration, management considered the probability of business 
targets being met by comparison to budget. A fair value was placed on the option that the seller has to receive, either cash or shares  
in Hansen Technologies Ltd at a predetermined price using the Black-Scholes model.

The entire deferred consideration payment was dependent on performance criteria being met. Under the arrangement the minimum 
deferred consideration amount was $nil and the maximum was dependent on the movement in the Hansen share price from the 
predetermined price per share (which was included in the contract) and the value as at the date the amount became payable.

Transfers between Level 2 and 3

On 30 June 2016 the Group transferred the entire carrying amount of deferred consideration on acquisition of TeleBilling A/S from  
Level 3 fair value to Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as there were no longer any significant unobservable inputs. Consistent with the 
Group’s policy on transfers, the timing of the transfer coincided with confirmation that all service and performance criteria had been 
achieved, leaving observable inputs as the only significant inputs for measuring the fair value of the liability for the consideration. As 
disclosed above, the liability for deferred consideration was extinguished shortly after the reporting date by the Group issuing shares.

4. Revenue and other income

Revenues from continuing operations

Revenue from sale of goods and services

Other income:

From operating activities

Interest received

Other income

Total other income

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

2016
$’000

174,672

174,672

148,961

148,961

114

256

370

62

233

295

Total revenue and other income from continuing operations

175,042

149,256

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 JUNE 2017

5. Profit from continuing operations

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

Employee benefit expenses

Wages and salaries

Superannuation costs

Share-based payments

Total employee benefit expenses

Depreciation expense

Plant, equipment and leasehold improvements

Total depreciation of non-current assets

Amortisation of non-current assets

Technology, trademarks and customer contracts

Research and development

Total amortisation of non-current assets

Property and operating rental expenses

Rental charges

Total property and operating rental expenses

Finance charges

Finance costs

Total finance costs

Net foreign exchange losses

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

2016
$’000

Note

11

12

12

80,524

6,112

721

87,357

68,587

5,378

284

74,249

3,015

3,015

5,425

3,943

9,368

7,329

7,329

43

43

919

2,547

2,547

3,572

2,917

6,489

5,891

5,891

59

59

59

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

7,733

812

400

2016
$’000

9,635

367

339

8,945

10,341

9,850

10,927

(469)

(842)

177

400

-

(154)

(17)

8,945

2,187

31

400

7,733

(9,321)

21

1,051

249

(1,494)

52

339

407

-

(139)

10,341

3,813

-

340

9,635

(11,600)

(1)

2,187

6. Income tax

(a) Components of income tax expense:

Current tax

Deferred tax

Under/(over) provision in prior years

Total income tax expense

(b) Prima facie tax payable

The prima facie tax payable on profit before income tax reconciled  
to the income tax expense is as follows:

Prima facie income tax payable on profit before income tax at 30%

Add/(less) tax effect of:

Impact of tax rates on foreign subsidiaries

Research and development allowances

Non-deductible share-based payments

Under/(over) provision in prior years

Gain on foreign exchange assessable/(non-assessable)

Deferred tax not previously brought to account

Other non-allowable items

Income tax expense attributable to profit

(c) Current tax payable

Current tax relates to the following:

Current tax liabilities/(assets)

Opening balance

Liability from acquisition

Prior year under/(over) provision

Income tax expense

Income tax paid

Other

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6. Income tax continued

(d) Deferred tax

Deferred tax relates to the following:

Deferred tax assets balance comprises:

Difference in depreciation and amortisation of plant and equipment for accounting and income tax 
purposes

Other payables

Employee benefits

Deferred tax liabilities balance comprises:

Research and development expenditure 

Difference in depreciation and amortisation of plant, equipment and intangibles for accounting and 
income tax purposes

Other income not yet assessable

Net deferred tax

(e) Deferred income tax (revenue)/expense included in income tax expense 
comprises:

Increase in deferred tax assets

Decrease in deferred tax liabilities

Increase from acquisition

(f) Deferred tax assets not brought to account

Tax effect of capital losses

Tax effect of operating losses

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

2016
$’000

942

1,380

2,499

4,821

520

1,155

2,355

4,030

(4,976)

(3,504)

(1,731)

-

(6,707)

(1,108)

(198)

(4,810)

(1,886)

(780)

(791)

1,897

(294)

812

847

878

1,725

(431)

798

-

367

847

806

1,653

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 20177. Dividends

2017

A regular dividend of 3 cents per share has been declared. This final dividend of 3 cents per share, fully franked, was announced to  
the market on 21 August 2017. The amount declared has not been recognised as a liability in the accounts of Hansen Technologies Ltd 
as at 30 June 2017.

Dividends provided for or paid during the year

4 cent per share final dividend paid 30 September 2016 – fully franked

3 cent per share final dividend paid 30 September 2015 – fully franked

3 cent per share interim dividend paid 31 March 2017 – fully franked

3 cent per share interim dividend paid 31 March 2016 – franked to 2.5 cents

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

7,252

5,450

12,702

2016
$’000

5,307

5,353

10,660

Proposed dividend not recognised at the end of the year

5,872

7,252

Dividends franking account

30% franking credits, on a tax paid basis, are available to shareholders of Hansen Technologies Ltd for 
subsequent financial years

4,482

5,513

The above available amounts are based on the balance of the dividend franking account at year end adjusted for:

(a) franking credits that will arise from the payment of any current tax liability;

(b) franking debits that will arise from the payment of any dividends recognised as a liability at year end;

(c) franking credits that will arise from the receipt of any dividends recognised as receivables at year end; and

(d) franking credits that the entity may be prevented from distributing in subsequent years.

The ability to utilise the franking credits is dependent upon there being sufficient available profits to declare dividends.

8. Cash and cash equivalents

Current

Cash at bank and on hand

Interest bearing deposits

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

15,011

2

15,013

2016
$’000

29,644

559

30,203

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30 JUNE 2017

9. Receivables

Current

Trade receivables

Less: provision for impairment

Sundry receivables

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

2016
$’000

37,083

20,821

-

37,083

602

37,685

(31)

20,790

717

21,507

As at 30 June 2017, trade receivables of $9,409,000 (2016: $6,136,000) were past due but not impaired. These relate to a number of 
independent customers for whom there is no recent history of default. The ageing analysis of these trade receivables is as follows:

Trade Receivables Ageing Analysis at 30 June:

Not past due

Past due 1– 30 days

Past due 31– 60 days

Past due more than 61 days

Gross
2017
$’000

27,674

4,799

1,470

3,140

37,083

Impairment 
2017
$’000

-

-

-

-

-

Gross
2016
$’000

14,685

1,416

803

3,917

20,821

Impairment
2016
$’000

-

-

-

31

31

The sundry receivables do not contain impaired assets and are not past due. Based on the credit history of these receivables,  
it is expected that these amounts will be received when due and thus, no provision for impairment has been recorded. The Group  
does not hold any collateral in relation to these receivables.

2017
$’000

2016
$’000

31

-

(31)

-

-

470

(439)

-

-

31

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

2,910

66

4,667

7,643

2016
$’000

2,341

-

4,582

6,923

Movements in the provision for impairment were:

Opening balance at 1 July

Movement for the year

Amounts written off

Foreign exchange translation

Closing balance at 30 June

10. Other current assets

Current

Prepayments

Other assets

Accrued revenue

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 201711. Plant, equipment and leasehold improvements

Plant, equipment and leasehold improvements at cost

Accumulated depreciation

Total plant, equipment and leasehold improvements

Reconciliation

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

38,042

(29,130)

8,912

2016
$’000

33,504

(26,761)

6,743

Reconciliation of the carrying amounts of plant, equipment and leasehold improvements at the beginning and end of the current 
financial year.

Plant, equipment and leasehold improvements at cost

Carrying amount at 1 July

Additions

Acquired

Disposals

Depreciation expense

Net foreign currency movements arising from foreign operations

Carrying amount at 30 June

12. Intangible assets

Goodwill at cost

Accumulated impairment

Technology, trademarks and customer contracts at cost

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Software development at cost

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Note

5

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

6,743

5,211

74

(51)

(3,015)

(50)

8,912

2016
$’000

7,556

1,810

-

(117)

(2,547)

41

6,743

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

89,058

(1,562)

87,496

38,729

(16,391)

22,338

42,568

(26,923)

15,645

2016
$’000

84,196

(1,575)

82,621

22,496

(11,119)

11,377

35,141

(23,080)

12,061

Total intangible assets

125,479

106,059

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30 JUNE 2017

12. Intangible assets continued

Reconciliation of goodwill at cost

Carrying amount at 1 July

Increase due to acquisition

Net foreign currency movements arising from foreign operations

Carrying amount at 30 June

Accumulated impairment at beginning of year

Net foreign currency movements arising from foreign operations

Accumulated impairment at end of year

Reconciliation of technology, trademarks and customer contracts at cost

Carrying amount at 1 July

Increase due to acquisition

Additions

Net foreign currency movements arising from foreign operations

Carrying amount at 30 June

Accumulated amortisation and impairment at beginning of year

Amortisation of technology, trademarks and customer contracts

Net foreign currency movements arising from foreign operations

Accumulated amortisation and impairment at end of year

Reconciliation of software development at cost

Carrying amount at 1 July

Expenditure capitalised in current period

Net foreign currency movements arising from foreign operations

Carrying amount at 30 June

Accumulated amortisation at beginning of year

Current year charge

Net foreign currency movements arising from foreign operations

Accumulated amortisation at end of year

Note

27

27

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

2016
$’000

84,196

6,064

(1,202)

89,058

(1,575)

13

(1,562)

22,496

14,421

2,165

(353)

38,729

(11,119)

 (5,425)

153

81,888

-

2,308

84,196

(1,454)

(121)

(1,575)

21,740

-

-

756

22,496

(7,487)

(3,572)

(60)

(16,391)

(11,119)

35,141

7,750

(323)

42,568

(23,080)

(3,943)

100

29,574

5,488

79

35,141

(20,158)

(2,917)

(5)

(26,923)

(23,080)

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017 
13. Payables

Current

Trade payables

Other payables

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

3,572

6,081

9,653

2016
$’000

2,061

10,168

12,229

Included in other payables as at 30 June 2016 was a liability for contingent consideration related to a business combination dated  
1 May 2015. This liability was settled on 1 July 2016. Refer to note 3(d) for further information regarding fair value calculations.

14. Borrowings

Current

Secured

Lease liability

Non-current

Secured

Lease liability

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

2016
$’000

101

101

190

190

95

95

291

291

The Company has a lease liability relating to IT equipment due for repayment in full by January 2020.

The Company has a secured A$30 million multi-currency three-year term facility with its external bankers to provide additional funding 
as required for acquisitions and general corporate purposes. This facility expires on 9 May 2018 and will be subject to renewal upon 
negotiation with its external bankers. 

The facility is secured by 90% of Group assets. As at 30 June 2017 the remaining unutilised portion of the facility is A$30 million.

As at 29 June 2017, the Company entered into a new facility agreement with a new external banker. This new facility of A$105 million 
replaces the A$30 million multi-currency three-year term facility and can only be activated upon termination of the A$30 million multi-
currency facility. As at 30 June 2017, the A$105 million facility was undrawn and uncommitted. Refer to note 29 for further details. 

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30 JUNE 2017

15. Provisions

Current

Employee benefits

Other

Non-current

Employee benefits

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

9,618

504

10,122

678

678

2016
$’000

9,201

296

9,497

203

203

Aggregate employee benefits liability

10,296

9,404

Other – current

Carrying amount at beginning of year

Net provisions (payments) made during the year

Carrying amount at end of year

Provision for employee benefits

296

208

504

276

20

296

Provision for employee benefits represents amounts accrued for annual leave and long service leave. The current portion for this 
provision includes the total amount accrued for annual leave entitlements and the amounts accrued for long service leave entitlements 
that have vested due to employees having completed the required period of service. 

Based on past experience, the Group does not expect the full amount of annual leave or long service leave balances classified as 
current liabilities to be settled within the next 12 months. These amounts are presented as current liabilities since the Group does  
not have an unconditional right to defer the settlement of these amounts in the event employees wish to use their leave entitlement.

The following amounts reflect leave that is not expected to be taken or paid within the next 12 months.

Current leave obligations expected to be settled after 12 months 

2017 
$’000

962

2016
$’000

606

In calculating the present value of future cash flows in respect of long service leave, the probability of long service leave being taken  
is based on historical data. The measurement and recognition criteria relating to employee benefits have been discussed in note 1(l).

16. Contributed capital

(a) Issued and paid up capital

Ordinary shares, fully paid

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

2016
$’000

85,350

78,650

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017(b) Movements in shares on issue

Balance at beginning of the financial year

Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan

Shares issued under employee share plan

Options exercised under employee share plan

Shares issued on contingent liability settlement

Share purchase plan offer

Balance at end of the financial year

(c) Rights of each type of share

Consolidated Entity

Consolidated Entity

2017
No. of Shares

2017
$’000

2016
No. of Shares

2016
$’000

178,914,061

78,650

176,195,333

75,127

344,943

50,050

1,730,000

921,290

-

1,325

175

1,791

3,409

-

377,199

46,529

2,295,000

-

-

1,154

161

2,238

-

(30)

181,960,344

85,350

178,914,061

78,650

Ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the parent entity in proportion to the number of shares held. 
At shareholders’ meetings each ordinary share is entitled to one vote when a poll is called.

(d) Employee share plan

The employee share plan (ESP) was approved by shareholders at the Company’s AGM on 9 November 2001. The ESP is available  
to all eligible employees to acquire ordinary shares in the Company.

Shares to be issued or transferred under the ESP will be valued at the volume weighted average share price of shares traded on the 
ASX in the ordinary course of trading during the five business days immediately preceding the day the shares are issued or transferred 
to qualifying employees or participants.

The Board has discretion as to how the shares are to be issued or transferred to participants. Such shares may be acquired  
on or off market or the Company may allot shares or they may be obtained by any combination of the foregoing.

On application, employees pay no application monies. The amount of the consideration to be provided by qualifying employees  
to acquire the shares can be foregone from future remuneration (before tax).

To qualify, employees must be full-time or permanent part-time employees of the Company or any subsidiary of the Company.  
Shares issued under the ESP will rank equally in all respects with all existing shares from the date of allotment.

A participant must not sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any shares issued or transferred to the participant under the ESP  
until the earlier of:

•   the end of the period of three years (or if a longer period is specified by the Board in the offer, the end of that period)  

commencing on the date of the issue or transfer of the shares to the participant; and

•   the date on which the participant is no longer employed by the Company or a related body corporate of the Company.

Details of the movement in employee shares under the ESP are as follows:

Number of shares at beginning of year

Number of shares distributed to employees

Number of shares transferred to main share registry and/or disposed of

Number of shares at year end

Consolidated Entity

2017
No. of Shares

2016
No. of Shares

219,578

50,050

(132,401)

137,227

329,326

46,529

(156,277)

219,578

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30 JUNE 2017

16. Contributed capital continued

(d) Employee share plan continued

The consideration for the shares issued 3 May 2017 was $3.50 (4 May 2016: $3.46).

The amounts recognised in the financial statements of the consolidated entity and the Company in relation to the ESP during  
the year were:

Current receivables

Issued ordinary share capital

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

44

175

2016
$’000

40

161

The market value of ordinary Hansen Technologies Ltd shares closed at $4.04 on 30 June 2017 ($3.39 on 30 June 2016).

(e) Capital risk management 

The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard their ability to continue as a going concern, so that they can continue 
to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders, and maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost  
of capital. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders,  
return capital to shareholders, issue new shares, increase debt or sell assets to reduce debt or a combination of these activities. 

17. Reserves and retained earnings

Foreign currency translation reserve

Options granted reserve

Retained earnings

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

8,196

1,972

56,098

2016
$’000

10,167

1,253

44,912

Note

17(a)

17(b)

17(c)

(a) Foreign currency translation reserve

This reserve is used to record the exchange differences arising on translation of a foreign entity.

Movements in reserve

Balance at beginning of year

Adjustment to carrying value of overseas interests due to currency fluctuation

Balance at end of year

(b) Options granted reserve

This reserve is used to record the fair value of options issued to employees as part of their remuneration.

Balance at beginning of year

Value of options expensed during the year

Balance at end of year

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Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

10,167

(1,971)

8,196

2016
$’000

7,946

2,221

10,167

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

1,251

721

1,972

2016
$’000

967

286

1,253

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017(c) Retained earnings

Balance at the beginning of the year

Dividends paid during the year

Net profit attributable to members of Hansen Technologies Ltd

Balance at end of year

18. Share-based payments

Employee Share Option Plan

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

44,912

(12,702)

23,888

56,098

2016
$’000

29,489

(10,660)

26,083

44,912

The Employee Share Option Plan (the Plan) was approved by shareholders at the Company’s AGM on 9 November 2001 and 
reaffirmed at the AGM on 24 November 2011.

The maximum number of options on issue under the Plan must not at any time exceed 7.5% of the total number of ordinary shares  
on issue at that time. The Board may issue options under the Plan to any employee of the Company and its subsidiaries, including 
executive Directors, but excluding Non-Executive Directors.

Options will be issued free of charge, unless the Board determines otherwise. Each option is to subscribe for one ordinary share and, 
when issued, the shares will rank equally with other shares. The options are not transferable. Quotation of the options on the ASX will 
not be sought, but the Company will apply to the ASX for official quotation of shares issued on the exercise of options. Options may  
be granted subject to conditions specified by the Board, which must be satisfied before the option can be exercised.

Unless the terms on which an option was offered specified otherwise, an option may be exercised at any time after the vesting date.  
An option may also be exercised in special circumstances, that is, at any time within six months after the employee’s death, total and 
permanent disablement, retirement or retrenchment. An option lapses 28 days after termination of the employee’s employment with the 
Company and, unless the terms of the offer of the option specify otherwise, lapses five years after the date upon which it was granted. 
The Directors have the discretion to vary the terms of the options as deemed appropriate.

The exercise price per share for an option will be the amount determined by the Board at the time of the grant of the option. Option 
holders will not be entitled to participate in any new issue of securities in the Company unless they exercise their options prior to the 
record date for the determination of entitlements to the new issue. If the Company makes a bonus issue of securities to ordinary 
shareholders, each unexercised option will, on exercise, entitle its holder to receive the bonus securities as if the option had been 
exercised before the record date for the bonus issue.

If the Company makes a pro-rata rights issue of ordinary shares for cash to its ordinary shareholders, the exercise price of unexercised 
options may be adjusted to reflect the diluting effect of the issue. If there is any reorganisation of the capital of the Company, the 
exercise price of the options will be adjusted in accordance with the Listing Rules.

Options issued under the Employee Share Option Plan are valued on the same basis as those issued to KMP. 

Options issued and not yet exercised at 30 June 2017:

Grant Date

Consolidated 2017

2 July 2012

2 July 2013

Exercise 
Date

2 July 2015

2 July 2016

12 December 2013

2 July 2016

12 December 2013

2 July 2016

12 December 2013

2 July 2016

2 July 2014

2 July 2015

2 July 2017

2 July 2018

Expiry 
Date

Exercise 
Price 
$

No. of  
Options at 
Beg. of Year

Options 
Granted

Options 
Exercised  
or Lapsed

No. of  
Options at 
End of Year

2 July 2017

2 July 2018

2 July 2018

2 July 2018

2 July 2018

2 July 2019

2 July 2020

0.92

0.92

1.06

1.11

1.16

1.30

2.67

3.59

220,000

795,000

350,000

350,000

350,000

875,000

1,000,000

-

1,323,7301

180,000

500,000

350,000

350,000

350,000

40,000

295,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

875,000

1,000,000

1,323,730

22 December 2016

31 Aug 2019 22 December 2021

Total

3,940,000

1,323,730

1,730,000

3,533,730

1. Included in the options granted during the year is the issue of 535,714 indeterminate rights to Andrew Hansen relating to his FY17 LTI which is  
  subject to shareholder approval at the Company’s Annual General Meeting in November 2017. 

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30 JUNE 2017

18. Share-based payments continued

Employee Share Option Plan continued

Options issued and not yet exercised at 30 June 2016:

Exercise 
Date

Expiry 
Date

Exercise 
Price
$

No. of 
Options at 
Beg. of Year

Options 
Granted

Options 
Exercised  
or Lapsed

No. of 
Options at 
End of Year

Grant  
Date

Consolidated 2016

1 January 2011

2 July 2011

1 Jan 2014

2 July 2016

2 July 2014

2 July 2016

2 December 2011

2 July 2014

2 July 2016

2 July 2012

1 December 2012

1 December 2012

1 December 2012

1 December 2012

2 July 2013

2 July 2015

2 July 2017

2 July 2015

2 July 2017

2 July 2015

2 July 2017

2 July 2015

2 July 2017

2 July 2015

2 July 2017

2 July 2016

2 July 2018

12 December 2013

2 July 2016

2 July 2018

12 December 2013

2 July 2016

2 July 2018

12 December 2013

2 July 2016

2 July 2018

2 July 2014

2 July 2015

Total

2 July 2017

2 July 2019

2 July 2018

2 July 2020

0.75

0.91

0.91

0.92

0.92

0.97

1.02

1.07

0.92

1.06

1.11

1.16

1.30

2.67

75,000

295,000

40,000

785,000

70,000

350,000

350,000

350,000

895,000

350,000

350,000

350,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

75,000

295,000

40,000

565,000

70,000

350,000

350,000

350,000

100,000

-

-

-

1,075,000

200,000

-

 -

220,000

-

 -

 -

 -

795,000

350,000

350,000

350,000

875,000

-

1,000,000

-

1,000,000

5,335,000

1,000,000

2,395,000

3,940,000

The weighted average share price for share options exercised during the period was $1.05 (2016: $0.98).

The weighted average remaining contractual life for share options outstanding at the end of the period was 3.11 years (2016: 0.68 years).

(a) Employee Share Option Plan – FY17

Grant  
Date

Consolidated 2017

22 December 2016

Total

Expiry 
Date

Exercise 
Price
$

No. of 
Options at 
Beg. of Year

Options 
Granted

Options 
Exercised or 
Lapsed

No. of Options  
at End of Year 
Issued

22 December 2021

3.59

-

-

1,323,7301

1,323,730

-

-

 1,323,730

 1,323,730

1.  Included in the options granted during the year is the issue of 535,714 indeterminate rights to Andrew Hansen relating to his FY17 LTI, which  

is subject to shareholder approval at the Company’s Annual General Meeting in November 2017. 

Under the 2017 new option plan, participants are granted options which only vest if certain performance conditions are met.  
The performance conditions for the 2017 options are:

•  50% of the award will vest based on Hansen’s total return to shareholder (TSR)’s ranking within a peer group of ASX 200 Small 

Industrials Index listed companies over a three-year period (TSR options); and

•  50% of the award will vest based on target earnings per share (EPS) growth over a three-year performance period (EPS options).

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017(b) Fair value of options granted

(i) Fair value of options granted – FY16
Share-based payments represent a value attributed to options over ordinary shares issued to executives. They expire during the period 
up to 2 July 2020. Each option entitles the holder to purchase one ordinary share in the Company. The share-based payment value 
disclosed above is calculated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model. For those options issued to key management 
personnel in 2016, the Black-Scholes model applied the following assumptions to determine a weighted average fair value for  
the options issued as at grant date of $0.560 cents per option:

•   share price volatility factor in respect of the Company’s historical share price movement compared with the industry average,  

for a period equal to the three-year option vesting period of 25%;

•   share price at grant date of $2.67;

•   a compounding risk-free interest rate of 3.05%; and

•   a probability factor for the likelihood of the options being exercised based on historical trends of 80%. 

(ii) Fair value of options granted – FY17
The assessed fair value at grant date of options granted during the year ended 30 June 2017 was $1.38 per TSR option and $1.00 per 
EPS options. The fair value of TSR options at grant date is independently determined using an adjusted form of the Black-Scholes 
model, which includes a Monte Carlo simulation model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the impact  
of dilution (where material), the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend 
yield, the risk-free interest rate for the term of the option and the correlations and volatilities of the peer group companies.

The model inputs for options granted during the year ended 30 June 2017 included: 

•   grant date: 22 December 2016;

•   expiry date: 22 December 2021; 

•   share price at grant date: $3.79; 

•   expected price volatility of the Company’s shares: 35%; 

•   expected dividend yield: 2.0%; and 

•   risk-free interest rate: 2.18%. 

The expected price volatility is based on the historic volatility (based on the life of the options), adjusted for any expected changes  
to future volatility due to publicly available information.

Expenses arising from share-based payment transactions

Options issued under employee option plan 

Options issued under employee option plan FY17 

2017
$

209,011

512,231

721,242

2016
$

286,449

-

286,449

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19. Cash flow information

(a) Reconciliation of the net profit after tax to net cash flows from 
operations

Net profit from ordinary activities after income tax

Add/(less) items classified as investing/financing activities:

  Net (profit)/loss on sale of non-current assets

Add/(less) non-cash items:

Amortisation and depreciation

Share-based payment expense

Unrealised foreign exchange

Adjustment to fair value on contingent liabilities

Employee share scheme

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

2016
$’000

Note

23,888

26,083

43

-

12,383

721

568

-

131

9,036

286

22

1,589

121

18(c)

Net cash provided by operating activities before change in assets and liabilities

37,734

37,137

Changes in assets and liabilities adjusted for effects of purchase of controlled entities 
during the year:

(Increase)/decrease in trade receivables

(Increase)/decrease in sundry debtors and other assets

Increase/(decrease) in trade payables

Increase/(decrease) in other creditors and accruals

Increase/(decrease) in provisions

(Increase)/decrease in deferred taxes

Increase/(decrease) in income tax payable

Net cash provided by operating activities

(b) Reconciliation of cash

Cash at bank

(c) Loan facilities

Loan facility

Amount utilised

Unused loan facility

Refer to note 14 for details of the loan facility. 

(12,447)

1,762

1,181

3,721

(482)

791

(1,167)

31,093

(1,557)

(1,721)

414

(254)

698

367

(1,626)

33,458

15,013

30,203

30,000

30,000

-

-

30,000

30,000

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20. Commitments

Lease expenditure commitments

Operating leases (non-cancellable):

Not later than one year

Later than one year and not later than five years

Later than five years

Aggregate lease expenditure contracted for at reporting date

Finance lease commitments

Not later than one year

Later than one year and not later than five years

Total minimum lease payments

Less: Future finance charges

Present value of minimum lease payment

Lease liabilities provided for in the financial statements:

Current

Non-current

Total lease liabilities

Operating leases (non-cancellable)

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

2016
$’000

4,977

11,798

2,625

19,400

4,617

13,486

3,251

21,354

101

190

291

-

291

101

190

291

82

291

373

-

373

82

291

373

The consolidated entity leases property under non-cancellable operating leases expiring from one to five years. Leases generally 
provide the consolidated entity with a right of renewal at which time all terms are renegotiated. Contingent rental provisions within  
the lease agreements require the minimum lease payments to be increased by CPI per annum.

Finance lease commitments

The consolidated entity leases IT equipment under finance leases expiring from three to five years. At the end of the lease term,  
the consolidated entity has the option to return the assets to the lessor or to renew the lease agreements.

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21. Earnings per share

Reconciliation of earnings used in calculating earnings per share:

Basic earnings – ordinary shares

Diluted earnings – ordinary shares

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

Number for basic earnings per share – ordinary shares

Number for diluted earnings per share – ordinary shares

Basic earnings (cents) per share from continuing operations

Total basic earnings (cents) per share

Diluted earnings (cents) per share from continuing operations

Total diluted earnings (cents) per share

Classification of securities as potential ordinary shares

Consolidated Entity

2017
$’000

23,888

23,888

2016
$’000

26,083

26,083

2017
No. of Shares

2016
No. of Shares

181,363,788

177,557,079

184,262,852

181,491,615

2017
Cents Per 
Share

2016
Cents Per 
Share

13.2

13.2

13.0

13.0

14.7

14.7

14.4

14.4

The securities that have been classified as potential ordinary shares and included in diluted earnings per share are only options 
outstanding under the Employee Share Option Plan.

22. Directors’ and executives’ compensation

Short-term employment benefits

Post-employment benefits

Share-based payments

Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided in the Remuneration Report on pages 16 to 26. 

Consolidated Entity

2017 
$

2016 
$

3,106,533

2,927,720

230,013

553,810

190,722

297,923

3,890,356

3,416,365

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 201723. Related party disclosures

(a) The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Hansen Technologies Ltd and its 
controlled entities

Name

Parent entity

Hansen Technologies Ltd

Subsidiaries of Hansen Technologies Ltd

Hansen Corporation Pty Ltd

Hansen Corporation Investments Pty Ltd

Hansen Holdings (Asia) Pty Ltd

Utilisoft Pty Ltd

Hansen Technologies (Shanghai) Company Ltd Limited

Hansen Technologies Denmark A/S

TeleBilling Systems A/S

Hansen Customer Support India Private Limited

Hansen New Zealand Limited

Hantech Singapore Pte Ltd

Hansen Corporation Europe Limited

Hansen Holdings Europe Limited

Hansen Billing Solutions Limited

Hansen Solutions LLC

Hansen Technologies North America, Inc.

Hansen ICC, LLC

Hansen Banner, LLC

Peace Software Inc.

Notes

Ordinary Share 
Consolidated  
Entity Interest

Note

Country of 
Incorporation

2017
%

2016
%

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

China

Denmark

Denmark

India

New Zealand

Singapore

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

United States

United States

United States

United States

United States

100

100

100

100

100

-

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

-

-

100

100

100

100

(i)   Officially changed the company name from TeleBilling A/S to Hansen Technologies Denmark A/S 1 June 2016.

(ii)  Merged into Hansen Technologies Denmark A/S and de-registered.

(iii) Incorporated 2 June 2016.

(iv) Incorporated 28 January 2016.

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23. Related party disclosures continued

(b) Transactions with key management personnel of the entity or its parent and their personally related entities

The terms and conditions of the transactions with Directors and their Director-related entities were no more favourable than those 
available, or which might reasonably be expected to be available, on similar transactions to non-Director-related entities on an arm’s 
length basis.

The following table provides the total amount of transactions that were entered into with related parties in respect of leased premises  
for the relevant financial year:

A related party to Andrew Hansen – lease rental payments

24. Auditor’s remuneration

(a) Amounts paid and payable to Pitcher Partners (Melbourne) for:

(i)   Audit and other assurance services

–  an audit and/or review of the Financial Report of the entity and any other entity  

in the consolidated entity

(ii) Other non-audit services

– taxation services

– compliance services

Total remuneration of Pitcher Partners (Melbourne)

(b) Amounts paid and payable to network firms of Pitcher Partners for:

(i)   Audit and other assurance services

Consolidated Entity

2017
$

2016
$

1,314,045

1,110,113

Consolidated Entity

2017
$

2016
$

340,346

340,969

-

-

-

340,346

27,110

-

27,110

368,079

– an audit and/or review of the Financial Report of the entities in the consolidated entity

118,363

25,249

(ii)  Other non-audit services

– taxation services

– compliance services

Total remuneration of network firms of Pitcher Partners

(c) Amounts paid and payable to non-related auditors of Group entities for:

(i)   Audit and other assurance services

7,672

117,062

124,734

 243,097

6,231

148,949

155,180

180,429

– an audit and/or review of the Financial Report of other entities in the consolidated entity

126,442

84,882

(ii)  Other non-audit services

– taxation services

– compliance services

Total remuneration of non-related auditors of Group entities

Total auditors’ remuneration

52,784

34,744

87,528

213,970

797,413

22,390

-

22,390

107,272

655,780

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25. Parent entity information
Summarised presentation of the parent entity, Hansen Technologies Ltd’s, financial statements:

(a) Summarised statement of financial position

Assets

Current assets

Non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity

Share capital

Accumulated profits

Share-based payments reserve

Total equity

(b) Summarised statement of comprehensive income

Profit for the year

Total comprehensive income for the year

Parent Entity

2017
$’000

2016
$’000

1,274

95,309

96,583

1,077

-

1,077

 96

91,966

92,062

4,163

-

4,163

95,506

87,899

85,350

8,184

1,972

78,650

7,998

1,251

95,506

87,899

Parent Entity

2017
$’000

12,887

12,887

2016
$’000

12,968

12,968

A dividend was paid from Hansen Corporation Pty Ltd to Hansen Technologies Ltd of $13.0 million during the financial year.

(c) Parent entity guarantees

Hansen Technologies Ltd, being the parent entity, has entered into a guarantee in regard to the loan facility (refer note 14).  
In addition, there are cross guarantees given by Hansen Technologies Ltd and Hansen Corporations Pty Ltd as described in note 28. 
No deficiencies of assets exist in any of these companies. 

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26. Segment information

(a) Description of segments

Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm’s length basis.

Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated  
on a reasonable basis.

Business segments

The consolidated entity comprises the following main business segments, based on the consolidated entity’s management reporting 
system:

Billing: 

Represents the sale of billing applications and the provision of consulting services in regard to billing systems.

IT outsourcing:   Represents the provision of various IT outsourced services covering facilities management, systems and operations 

support, network services and business continuity support.

Other: 

Represents software and service provision in superannuation administration.

Geographical segments

In presenting information on the basis of geographical segments, segment revenue is based on the geographical location  
of customers. Segment assets are based on the geographical location of the assets.

The consolidated entity’s business segments operate geographically as follows:

APAC: 

Sales and services throughout Australia and Asia.

Americas:  

Sales and services throughout the Americas.

EMEA: 

Sales and services throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

(b) Segment information

2017

Segment revenue

Total segment revenue

Segment revenue from external source

Segment result

Total segment result

Segment result from external source

Items included within the segment result:

Depreciation expense

Amortisation expense

Total segment assets

2017 Financial Year

Billing
$’000

Outsourcing
$’000

Other
$’000

Total
$’000

168,886

168,886

34,236

34,236

2,513

9,368

5,644

5,644

1,537

1,537

155

-

142

142

174,672

174,672

55

55

-

-

35,828

35,828

2,668

9,368

180,716

1,778

44

182,538

Additions to non-current assets

4,754

-

Total segment liabilities

46,216

1,732

-

44

4,754

47,991

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2016

Segment revenue

Total segment revenue

Segment revenue from external source

Segment result

Total segment result

Segment result from external source

Items included within the segment result:

Depreciation expense

Amortisation expense

Total segment assets

2016 Financial Year

Billing
$’000

Outsourcing
$’000

139,939

139,939

33,874

33,874

2,063

6,489

6,310

6,310

2,811

2,811

169

-

Other
$’000

2,712

2,712

Total
$’000

148,961

148,961

1,085

1,085

37,770

37,770

4

-

2,236

6,489

140,716

1,669

717

143,102

Additions to non-current assets

1,035

-

-

1,035

Total segment liabilities

34,231

1,464

629

36,324

(i) Reconciliation of segment revenue from external source to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Segment revenue from external source

Other revenue

Interest revenue

Total revenue

Revenue from external source attributed to individual countries is detailed as follows:

APAC

Americas

EMEA

Total revenue

2017
$’000

2016
$’000

174,672

148,961

256

114

233

62

175,042

149,256

2017
$’000

39,383

62,887

72,402

2016
$’000

41,167

35,184

72,610

174,672

148,961

(ii) Reconciliation of segment result from the external source to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Segment result from external source

Interest revenue

Interest expense

Depreciation and amortisation

Other expense

Total profit before income tax

65

2017
$’000

35,828

114

(43)

(347)

(2,719)

32,833

2016
$’000

37,770

62

(59)

(311)

(1,038)

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26. Segment information continued

(b) Segment information continued

(iii) Reconciliation of segment assets to the consolidated statement of financial position

Segment assets

Unallocated assets

– Cash

– Other

Total unallocated assets

Total assets

Total assets attributed to individual countries is detailed as follows:

APAC

Americas

EMEA

Total assets

(iv) Reconciliation of segment liabilities to the consolidated statement of financial position

Segment liabilities

Unallocated liabilities

– Bank facility

– Other

Total unallocated liabilities

Total liabilities

27. Business combination

(1) Acquisition of PPL Solutions LLC

2017
$’000

2016
$’000

182,538

143,102

15,013

2,002

17,015

30,203

2,160

32,363

199,553

175,465

2017
$’000

55,997

83,694

59,862

2016
$’000

52,130

75,372

47,963

199,553

175,465

2017
$’000

47,991

-

(54)

(54)

47,937

2016
$’000

36,324

-

4,161

4,161

40,485

The Company’s subsidiary, Hansen Technologies North America, Inc. acquired 100% of the share capital of PPL Solutions LLC (renamed 
Hansen Solutions LLC) with effect from 1 July 2016. PPL Solutions is a strategically attractive business that is strongly aligned with  
the Company’s key acquisition criteria. It sits within our core billing and customer care business, owns the intellectual property  
in its billing software and extends the Company’s footprint into a new market segment in the US.

Details of the purchase consideration:

Cash paid

Total purchase consideration

$’000

14,169

14,169

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017Assets and liabilities acquired as a result of the business combination were:

Assets acquired:

Receivables

Other current assets

Plant and equipment

Deferred tax asset

Total assets acquired

Liabilities acquired:

Payables

Accruals

Provisions

Current tax liability

Total liabilities acquired

Net identifiable assets acquired

Add: intangible assets

Technology

Customer contracts

Goodwill

Total purchase consideration

Fair Value
$’000

2,674

2,149

74

497

5,394

2,473

170

1,346

31

4,020

1,374

5,518

4,372

2,905

14,169

Goodwill arose on the acquisition of PPL Solutions LLC due to the combination of the consideration paid for the business and the net 
assets acquired, less values attributed to other intangibles in the form of customer contracts and technology. The value of goodwill 
represents the future benefit arising from the expected future earnings, synergies and personnel assumed via the acquisition.  
The goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes in the US. 

(a) Transaction costs

Transaction costs of $87,922 were incurred in relation to the acquisition. These costs are included with ‘professional expenses’ in the 
consolidated statement of comprehensive income. 

(b) Contribution since acquisition

Since the acquisition date of 1 July 2016 which is the beginning of the reporting period, PPL Solutions has contributed revenue of 
$29.059 million and a profit after tax of $1.694 million which is included within the consolidated results. The profit after tax contribution 
included integration costs incurred to enable the entity to operate as part of the Hansen consolidated Group. 

(2) Acquisition of DST Billing Solutions Limited 

The Company’s subsidiary, Hansen Holdings Europe Ltd, acquired 100% of the share capital of DST Billing Solutions Limited (renamed 
Hansen Billing Solutions Limited), which owns the HiAffinity customer care and billing system (HiAffinity). The transaction was effective 
from 1 November 2016.

DST Billing Solutions Limited is focused on the water billing industry with clients in the United Kingdom, Australia, Africa and the 
Americas and is headquartered in Surbiton in London with around 31 billing subject matter experts employed in the business.  
The acquisition will further enhance the Company’s reputation as a global billing system specialist.

Details of the purchase consideration:

Cash paid

Total purchase consideration

$’000

7,403

7,403

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27. Business combination continued

(2) Acquisition of DST Billing Solutions Limited continued

Assets acquired:

Cash

Receivables

Other current assets

Deferred tax asset

Total assets acquired

Liabilities acquired:

Deferred income

Accruals

Provisions

Total liabilities acquired

Net identifiable assets acquired

Add: intangible assets

Technology

Customer contracts

Deferred tax liability

Goodwill

Total purchase consideration

Fair Value
$’000

1,047

1,066

334

95

2,542

1,610

79

235

1,924

618

1,358

3,173

(905)

3,159

7,403

Goodwill arose on the acquisition of DST Billing Solutions Limited due to the combination of the consideration paid for the business  
and the net assets acquired, less values attributed to other intangibles in the form of customer contracts and technology. The value of 
goodwill represents the future benefit arising from the expected future earnings, synergies and personnel assumed via the acquisition. 
None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

(a) Acquisition related costs

Transaction costs of $140,484 were incurred in relation to the acquisition. These costs are included with ‘professional expenses’  
in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. 

(b) Contribution since acquisition

Since the acquisition date of 1 November 2016, DST Billing Solutions Limited has contributed revenue of $5.521 million and a profit 
after tax of $1.258 million which is included within the consolidated results. It is impracticable to disclose the results of DST Billing 
Solutions Limited as though the acquisition date had occurred at 1 July 2016 as the historical financial information for the four months 
prior to acquisition of the standalone business is not available. 

Purchase consideration – cash outflow:

Outflow of cash to acquire subsidiary, net of cash acquired

Cash consideration

Less: Cash balance acquired

Net outflow of cash – investing activities

$’000

7,403

(1,047)

6,356

(c) Transaction recognised separately from business combination

Shortly after the acquisition date, DST Billing Solutions Limited entered into an arrangement with a related party of the seller, DST 
Process Solutions Limited to acquire the rights to specific Australian and South African customer contracts for a consideration of  
$2.165 million. This transaction is recognised separately from business combination and a customer contract intangible asset  
of $2.165 million has been recognised (refer to note 12). 

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 201728. Deed of cross guarantee
Hansen Technologies Ltd and Hansen Corporation Pty Ltd are parties to a deed of cross guarantee under which each company 
guarantees the debts of the others. By entering into the deed, the wholly owned entities have been relieved from the requirement 
to prepare a financial report and directors’ report under ASIC Corporations (wholly owned Companies) Instrument 2016/785 issued  
by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

(a) Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 

The above companies represent a ‘closed group’ for the purposes of the Class Order, and as there are no other parties to the deed  
of cross guarantee that are controlled by Hansen Technologies Ltd, they also represent the ‘extended closed group’. Set out below  
is a consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 30 June 2017 of the closed group consisting of Hansen 
Technologies Ltd and Hansen Corporation Pty Ltd.

Revenue

Other income

Total revenue and other income

Employee benefit expenses

Depreciation expense

Amortisation expense

Property and operating rental expenses

Contractor and consultant expenses

Software licence expenses

Hardware and software expenses

Travel expenses

Communication expenses

Professional expenses

Finance cost 

Other expenses

Total expenses

Profit before income tax 

Income tax expense

Profit after income tax from continuing operations

Other comprehensive income/(expense)

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss

Exchange differences on translation of foreign entities

Other comprehensive income/(expense) for the year

2017
$’000

41,510

12,332

53,842

2016
$’000

41,499

17,141

58,640

(26,641)

(24,596)

(1,310)

(2,559)

(2,306)

(261)

(1,019)

(2,399)

(1,249)

(690)

(605)

(33)

(1,072)

(2,462)

(2,130)

(77)

(554)

(2,146)

(1,575)

(656)

(623)

(154)

(2,205)

(41,277)

(2,175)

(38,220)

12,565

(3,315)

9,250

20,420

(6,088)

14,332

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total comprehensive income for the year 

9,250

14,332

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28. Deed of cross guarantee continued

(b) Consolidated statement of financial position

Set out below is a consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2017 of the closed group consisting of Hansen 
Technologies Ltd and Hansen Corporation Pty Ltd.

2017
$’000

4,214

9,227

1,128

1,992

2016
$’000

7,445

3,152

1,458

-

16,561

12,055

3,789

21,297

87,523

3,323

3,690

20,194

87,618

3,388

115,932

114,890

132,493

126,945

3,511

-

5,898

6,984

16,393

2,064

8,937

195

11,196

3,624

2,932

5,697

4,531

16,784

1,542

7,480

206

9,228

27,589

26,012

104,904

100,933

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables

Current tax asset

Other current assets

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Plant, equipment and leasehold improvements

Intangible assets

Other non-current assets

Deferred tax assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Payables

Current tax payable

Provisions

Unearned income

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Other non-current liabilities

Provisions

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

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Equity

Share capital

Other reserves

Options granted reserve

Retained earnings

Total equity

29. Subsequent events

(a) Acquisition of Enoro Holding AS

2017
 $’000

85,350

(3,475)

1,974

21,055

2016
$’000

78,650

(3,477)

1,253

24,507

104,904

100,933

The Company’s subsidiary, Hansen Holdings Europe Ltd, acquired 100% of the share capital of Enoro Holding AS and its controlled 
entities (Enoro), the Nordic market-leading provider of Customer Information Systems and Meter Data Management systems for the 
energy sector, for a consideration of approximately $71 million. The total enterprise value is $96 million. The transaction is effective  
from 1 July 2017.

The acquisition will further expand the Company’s energy footprint into a number of European countries namely Norway, Sweden, 
Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland and Austria and positions the Company to support further deregulation of the energy 
markets across Eastern Europe.

(i) Details of the purchase consideration

Total purchase consideration was approximately $71 million. The purchase consideration was partly funded via $50 million of equity 
raising, comprising a $40 million underwritten institutional placement completed on 4 July 2017 and a $10 million share purchase plan. 
The equity raise resulted in the issue of 10.8 million new shares at $3.70 from the institutional placement and 2.8 million new shares at 
$3.70 from the share purchase plan, which rank equally with existing Hansen shares. Funds from the equity raise was used to partially 
fund the acquisition and for working capital purposes. 

The remaining consideration was settled via drawdown of new bank facilities. As at 29 June 2017, the Company entered into a new 
facility agreement, which would allow the Company access up to $105 million as part of securing funding for the Enoro acquisition.  
As at 30 June 2017, the $105 million facility was undrawn and uncommitted. Subsequent to year end, an amount of approximately  
$46 million was drawn along with internal cash reserves to settle the remaining purchase consideration and to repay Enoro’s acquired 
external borrowings of approximately $25 million. 

The A$30 million multi-currency three-year term facility was terminated on 5 July 2017. 

(ii) Information not disclosed as not yet available

At the time the financial statements were authorised for issue, the Company had not yet completed the accounting for the acquisition  
of Enoro. In particular, it is impracticable to provide detailed information about the fair values of the assets and liabilities of the acquired 
group as the independent valuations have not been finalised and the carrying value of Enoro’s assets and liabilities as at the date of 
acquisition were being accounted in Norway in compliance with local accounting standards resulting in different accounting treatments 
to IFRS. 

(b) Other events

Please refer to note 7 for the final dividend recommended by the Directors, to be paid on 28 September 2017. 

There has been no other matter or circumstance, which has arisen since 30 June 2017 that has significantly affected  
or may significantly affect:

(i) the operations, in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2017, of the consolidated entity; or

(ii) the results of those operations; or

(iii) the state of affairs, in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2017, of the consolidated entity.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

The Directors declare that the financial statements and notes set out on pages 29 to 71 in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001:

(a)  comply with accounting standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001, and other mandatory professional reporting 

requirements;

(b)  as stated in note 1(a), the consolidated financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards; and

(c)  give a true and fair view of the financial position of the consolidated entity as at 30 June 2017 and of its performance for the year 

ended on that date.

In the Directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that Hansen Technologies Ltd will be able to pay its debts as and 
when they become due and payable.

At the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the members of the extended closed group identified  
in note 28 will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are, or may become, subject by virtue of the deed of cross 
guarantee described in note 28.

This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial 
Officer to the Directors in accordance with sections 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ended 30 June 2017.

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

David Trude
Director 

Andrew Hansen
Director

Melbourne 
21 August 2017

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF HANSEN TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Hansen Technologies Ltd (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group), which comprises  
the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2017, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the 
consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes  
to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration. 

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

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2017 and of its financial performance for the year then 

ended; and 

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

Basis for Opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further 
described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Group 
in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting 
Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our 
audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 

We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to the directors of the 
Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor’s report.

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

Key Audit Matters 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial report  
of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our 
opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. 

An independent Victorian Partnership ABN 27 975 255 196 
Level 19, 15 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under  
Professional Standards Legislation

Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms  
Melbourne | Sydney | Perth | Adelaide | Brisbane | Newcastle 
An independent member of Baker Tilly International

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Key Audit Matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Revenue Recognition 
Refer to Note 1(c) and Note 4

The Group’s revenue is primarily derived from the provision of 
customer care and billing technologies and the maintenance  
and support for this technology.

Some of the contracts that account for revenue are based  
on the stage of completion of individual contracts, calculated  
on the proportion of total costs incurred at the reporting  
date compared to management’s estimation of total costs  
of the contract.

The accurate recording of revenue is highly dependent on  
the following key factors:

•  a detailed knowledge of the individual contract characteristics, 

including; the status of contracts, the judgements and 
estimation regarding the cost to complete, location of  
the project, complexity of the project; and

•  the number and nature of variations on the original  

contract terms.

Our testing of revenue transactions focused on revenue 
recognition and evidencing that the underlying transaction  
had occurred in the period.

Our procedures included, amongst others:

•  Review of the Group’s terms and conditions of sale;

•  For a sample of revenue transactions, substantiation to 

supporting documentation including or receipt of monies;

•  A review and analysis of general journals impacting revenue;

•  For a sample of revenue transactions, we agreed to underlying 

customer contracts; and

•  For a sample of revenue transactions which were recognised on 
a percentage completion basis, we tested that the calculations  
of costs to complete the contract and costs incurred were based 
on supportable assumptions by:

–  assessing the forecast costs to complete through challenging 
Group finance and operational management assessments;

–  assessing the Group’s ability to deliver contracts within 
budgeted margins by analysing the historical accuracy  
of forecasting margins and the relationship of cost versus 
billing status on contracts; and,

–  reading the contract terms and conditions and any applicable 
variations to evaluate whether the individual characteristics of 
each contract were reflected in management’s estimate.

An independent Victorian Partnership ABN 27 975 255 196 
Level 19, 15 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under  
Professional Standards Legislation

Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms  
Melbourne | Sydney | Perth | Adelaide | Brisbane | Newcastle 
An independent member of Baker Tilly International

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017Key Audit Matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Impairment of Goodwill 
Refer to Note 1(h), Note 2(a) and Note 12.

At 30 June 2017 the Group’s balance sheet includes goodwill 
amounting to $87.5 million, allocated to one cash generating  
unit (CGU).

The assessment of impairment of the Group’s goodwill balance 
incorporated significant judgement in respect of factors such as:

•  revenue;

•  expenses;

•  capital expenditure; and

•  economic assumptions such as, discount rates  

and terminal growth.

A key audit matter was identified as to whether the Group’s 
value-in-use model for impairment included appropriate 
consideration and support for significant estimates and 
judgements and the selection of key external and internal inputs. 

Our procedures included, amongst others:

•  We assessed management’s determination of the Group’s 

CGUs based on our understanding of the nature of the Group’s 
business and the economic environment in which the segments 
operate. We also reviewed the internal reporting of the Group  
to assess how earnings streams are monitored and reported;

•  We evaluated management’s process regarding valuation of  

the Group’s goodwill assets to determine any asset impairments 
including the procedures around the preparation and review  
of forecasts.

•  We challenged the Group’s assumptions and estimates used  

to determine the recoverable value of its assets, including those 
relating to forecast revenue, expenses and capital expenditure.

•  Used an auditors expert to corroborate the key market related 

assumptions to external data;

•  We checked the mathematical accuracy of the cash flow  
models and agreed relevant data to the latest forecasts;

•  We assessed the historical accuracy of budgeting and 

forecasting of the Group; and

•  We performed sensitivity analysis in two main areas. These 

included the discount rate and terminal growth assumptions.

An independent Victorian Partnership ABN 27 975 255 196 
Level 19, 15 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under  
Professional Standards Legislation

Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms  
Melbourne | Sydney | Perth | Adelaide | Brisbane | Newcastle 
An independent member of Baker Tilly International

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Key Audit Matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Calculation of Capitalised Software Development Expenditure 
Refer to Note 1(h), Note 2(d) and Note 12.

At 30 June 2017 the Group’s balance sheet includes a  
carrying value of Internally Capitalised Software Development 
Expenditure of $15.6 million which included $7.8 million  
which was capitalised during the year ended 30 June 2017. 

The assessment of the Capitalised Software Development 
Expenditure incorporated significant judgement in respect  
of factors such as:

•  probability of future benefit; and

•  the accuracy of inputs such as wage rate  

and overhead calculations.

A key audit matter was identified for the application of the  
Group’s capitalisation policy; in particular when capitalising  
wages and overheads relating to the development of a new 
product or additional functionality to an existing product.

Our procedures included, amongst others:

•  For a sample of projects agreeing time incurred relating  

to the project back to employee timesheets;

•  Challenging management on the basis for capitalisation and 
expected future benefit for a sample of projects capitalised;

•  Testing on a sample basis for impairment of projects previously 
capitalised by obtaining an update on the current status of  
a sample of projects from management’s review of sales of 
product during the current year;

•  Substantiating wage rates used in capitalisation back to salaries 

of employees in the development team;

•  Agreeing overhead allocation of fixed costs;

•  Reviewing the overhead expense percentages allocated  

to capitalised software development; and

•  Testing the mathematical accuracy of the amortisation of 

previously capitalised amounts in line with the Group policy.

An independent Victorian Partnership ABN 27 975 255 196 
Level 19, 15 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under  
Professional Standards Legislation

Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms  
Melbourne | Sydney | Perth | Adelaide | Brisbane | Newcastle 
An independent member of Baker Tilly International

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017Key Audit Matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Acquisition of Hansen Solutions LLC (PPL)  
and Hansen Billing Solutions Limited (HiAffinity) 
Refer to Note 27.

During the year the Group acquired Hansen Solutions LLC  
(PPL) and Hansen Billing Solutions Limited (HiAffinity) for  
gross purchase consideration of $10.6m USD ($14.2m AUD)  
and £4.6m GBP ($7.4m AUD) respectively. Management 
considered these to be significant purchases for the Group.

Accounting for this transaction is a complex and judgemental 
exercise, requiring management to determine the fair value  
of acquired assets and liabilities, in particular determining  
the allocation of purchase consideration to goodwill and  
separately identifiable intangible assets such as customer 
contracts and relationships.

It is due to the size of the acquisition and the estimation process 
involved in accounting for it that this is a key area of audit focus.

Our procedures included, amongst others:

•   We read the sale and purchase agreements to understand  

key terms and conditions;

•   We evaluated the assumptions and methodology in 
management’s models, such as forecast revenues,  
operating costs and contributory assets used to determine  
the value of customer contracts.

•   We evaluated the work of the independent expert in respect  

of the purchase price allocation;

•   We used our internal valuation specialists to compare these 

valuation assumptions with external benchmarks (for example 
discount rates) and to consider the assumptions based on  
our knowledge of the Group and its industries;

•   We considered the Group’s determination of the final fair  

value adjustments at 30 June 2017 and compared them to 
the provisionally reported values at 31 December 2016. We 
performed testing on the fair value adjustments to confirm  
that they related to new information obtained about facts and 
circumstances that existed on acquisition date, therefore were 
eligible for recognition; 

•   We separately considered the reasonableness of the purchased 
entities opening balances on the acquisition date of each  
entity; and 

•   We assessed the adequacy of the Group’s disclosures  

in respect of business acquisitions.

An independent Victorian Partnership ABN 27 975 255 196 
Level 19, 15 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under  
Professional Standards Legislation

Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms  
Melbourne | Sydney | Perth | Adelaide | Brisbane | Newcastle 
An independent member of Baker Tilly International

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TO THE MEMBERS OF HANSEN TECHNOLOGIES LTD

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Group’s annual 
report for the year ended 30 June 2017, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. 

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

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether 
the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears  
to be materially misstated. 

If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required  
to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 

Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report 

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance 
with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is 
necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement,  
whether due to fraud or error. 

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

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, 
whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of 
assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a 
material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the 
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. 

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

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

•   Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the 

circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control;

•   Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures 

made by the directors; 

•   Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence 

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

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

report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation; and

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

An independent Victorian Partnership ABN 27 975 255 196 
Level 19, 15 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under  
Professional Standards Legislation

Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms  
Melbourne | Sydney | Perth | Adelaide | Brisbane | Newcastle 
An independent member of Baker Tilly International

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit 
findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. 

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

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

Report on the Remuneration Report

Opinion on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 16 to 26 of the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2017. In our 
opinion, the Remuneration Report of Hansen Technologies Ltd, for the year ended 30 June 2017, complies with section 300A of the 
Corporations Act 2001. 

Responsibilities 

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

S D Whitchurch 
Pitcher Partners

Melbourne 
21 August 2017

An independent Victorian Partnership ABN 27 975 255 196 
Level 19, 15 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under  
Professional Standards Legislation

Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms  
Melbourne | Sydney | Perth | Adelaide | Brisbane | Newcastle 
An independent member of Baker Tilly International

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE (ASX)  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As at 22 September 2017

Additional information required by the Australian Stock Exchange Limited Listing Rules and not disclosed elsewhere in the report is set 
out below:

Substantial shareholders
The number of shares held by substantial shareholders is set out below:

Shareholder

Othonna Pty Ltd

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited

J.P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited

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

(i) Voting rights 

Ordinary shares and options – refer note 16.

(ii) Distribution of equity security holders 

Category

1 to 1,000

1,001 to 5,000

5,001 to 10,000

10,001 to 100,000

100,000 and over

The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares is 159.

(iii) Twenty largest shareholders

Name
Othonna Pty Ltd
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited - A/C
National Nominees Limited
BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
Andrew Alexander Hansen

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd
UBS Nominees Pty Ltd
Mrs Yvonne Irene Hansen
One Managed Investment Funds Limited
Mr Cameron Hunter
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd Hub24 Custodial Serv Ltd Drp
Warbont Nominees Pty Ltd
Mr James Lucas & Ms Lesley Dormer
Six of Us Pty Ltd
Pacific Custodians Pty Limited
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd
Ozcun Pty Ltd
Total

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Number of Ordinary Shares

Percentage Held

34,739,113

23,709,780

13,160,989

9,907,747

17.74%

12.11%

6.72%

5.06%

Number of Equity Security Holders

Ordinary Shares

Options

2,216

4,801

2,051

1,928

84

-

-

-

5

11

Total Units
34,739,113
23,709,780
13,160,989

9,907,747
6,317,594
5,191,801
5,086,165
2,102,304

1,494,812
1,207,806
1,187,714
1,141,425
1,003,691
905,998
881,970
800,940
536,953
511,150
448,561
433,456
110,769,969

Percentage of 
Issued Capital
17.74%
12.11%
6.72%

5.06%
3.32%
2.65%
2.60%
1.07%

0.76%
0.62%
0.61%
0.58%
0.51%
0.46%
0.45%
0.41%
0.27%
0.26%
0.23%
0.22%
56.57%

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2017CORPORATE DIRECTORY

Directors 
David Trude, Chairman 
Andrew Hansen, Managing Director and CEO 
Bruce Adams, Non-Executive  
Jennifer Douglas, Non-Executive  
Sarah Morgan, Non-Executive  
David Osborne, Non-Executive

Company secretary 
Julia Chand

Principal registered office 
2 Frederick Street, Doncaster Victoria 3108 
T (03) 9840 3000 
F (03) 9840 3099

Share registry 
Link Market Services Limited 
Tower 4 
727 Collins Street 
Melbourne Victoria 3008 
T 1300 554 474 
F (02) 9287 0309 – Proxy forms 
F (02) 9287 0303 – General

Stock exchange 
The Company is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange  
ASX code: HSN

Auditors 
Pitcher Partners 
Level 19, 15 William Street 
Melbourne Victoria 3000

Solicitors 
GrilloHiggins 
Level 20, 31 Queen Street 
Melbourne Victoria 3000

Other information 
Hansen Technologies Ltd ABN 90 090 996 455,  
incorporated and domiciled in Australia,  
is a publicly listed Company limited by shares.

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