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GLOBAL 
EXPERIENCE

Annual Report
2018

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018Espoo

Jyväskylä

Stockholm

Trondheim

Kuopio

Førde

Kista

Dale

Sønderborg

London

Rotterdam

Hamburg

Zürich

Lillehammer

Hamar

Hyderabad 

Shanghai

Ho Chi Minh

CONTENTS

Carlsbad

2  Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Joint Report

8 

Information on Directors and Company Secretary

New York

Bethlehem
Hazleton

Columbia

Atlanta

Houston

São Paulo

Buenos Aires

Jakarta

Johannesburg

Melbourne

Auckland

10  Directors’ Report

16  Remuneration Report

32  Auditor’s Independence Declaration

33  Financial Report

85  Directors’ Declaration

86 

Independent Auditor’s Report

90  ASX Additional Information

92  Corporate Directory

1,000+ STAFF SPREAD 
ACROSS 31 OFFICES TO  
SUPPORT OUR CUSTOMERS

Notice of Annual General Meeting
Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on Thursday 22 November 2018 at 11am, 

Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, Victoria.

Carlsbad

New York

Bethlehem

Hazleton

Columbia

Atlanta

Houston

OPERATIONS

Offices

CUSTOMERS SERVED

Regions

Espoo

Jyväskylä

Stockholm

Trondheim

Kuopio

Førde

Kista

Dale

Sønderborg

London

Rotterdam

Hamburg

Zürich

Lillehammer

Hamar

Hyderabad 

Shanghai

Ho Chi Minh

São Paulo

Buenos Aires

Jakarta

Johannesburg

Melbourne

Auckland

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 our global customer base to deliver 
cost-effective end-to-end business initiatives to improve their customers’ experience. 
Hansen has offices in Australia, United States, 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.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018CHAIRPERSON AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE 
OFFICER JOINT REPORT

We are pleased to present 
the Annual Report for Hansen 
Technologies Limited for  
fiscal 2018.

Hansen has consistently delivered 
solid growth and strong earnings 
margins, growing its revenue base 
from $100 million to in excess of 
$200 million over three years.  
This year has been no different, 
with record revenues and earnings 
performance. 

Our results are a reflection of the 
commitment and dedication of our 
people, who are core to delivering 
the Hansen way. These results also 
reflect the market leading expertise 
we deliver to clients and the value of 
the strong partnerships we’ve built. 

2017–18 financial 
performance
Operating revenue of $230.8 million 
for the year was up 32% on the 
previous year. Earnings Before 
Interest, Tax, Depreciation and 
Amortisation (EBITDA) of  
$59.3 million was up 31%  
over the prior period. 

Net profit after tax (NPAT) was 
up 21% to $28.9 million and Basic 
Earnings Per Share (EPS) was up 
12% to 14.8 cents compared to  
$23.9 million and 13.2 cents last  
year, respectively.

Growth year on year was primarily 
underpinned by the Enoro acquisition, 
with modest growth achieved in our 
underlying recurring revenue base. 

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

Strategic growth
In 2018 we successfully integrated 
our largest acquisition in Hansen’s 
history, Enoro Holdings AS (Enoro), 
strategically taking the Hansen 
brand into the Nordic region, 
which is a testament to our robust 
business processes and strong team 
performance.

Enoro is the market leading provider 
of Customer Information Systems 
(CIS) and Meter Data Management 
(MDM) systems for the Nordic energy 
market, with an expanding footprint 
in the broader dynamic European 
market. Hansen’s acquisition of 
Enoro (which was completed for  
an enterprise value of A$94.7 million 
(NOK 620 million) means that we 
now have a strong presence in the 
most advanced energy market 
in the world, and broader reach 
into the European energy market, 
building upon our existing European 
telecommunications CIS footprint. 

OUR RESULTS ARE  
A REFLECTION OF  
THE COMMITMENT  
AND DEDICATION  
OF OUR PEOPLE

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

$230.8M

Operating revenue 
Up 32%

$28.9M

Net profit after tax 
Up 21%

$59.3M

EBITDA 
Up 31%

$14.8¢

Earnings per share  
Up 12%

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018

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CHAIRPERSON AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 
JOINT REPORT CONTINUED

It also has analytics software that 
analyses consumption data to 
understand customer behaviour, 
which provides cross-selling 
opportunities to the broader Hansen 
customer base and beyond. Enoro’s 
customer base comprises a balanced 
portfolio of distribution system 
operators, retailers and integrated 
utilities, with a bulk of its revenues 
being recurring in nature. 

The acquisition satisfied all of our 
key target requirements: (1) same 
core business, (2) owns the IP, (3) 
recurring revenues, and (4) attractive 
geographic markets. Importantly, 
it also positions Hansen to support 
further deregulation of the European 
energy markets. 

The acquisition was completed via 
a mix of an A$50 million equity 
raising (comprising an A$40 million 
underwritten institutional placement 
and a fully subscribed A$10 million 
share placement plan) and debt 
(utilising new bank facilities), which 
is a testament to Hansen’s strong 
balance sheet and prudent capital 
management strategy. 

The Enoro business has performed 
well over the year and, overall, we 
were pleased that its performance 
has exceeded expectations. In light 
of this, we took the opportunity 
to commence optimisation of that 
business to ensure that future 
returns are maximised.

In addition to this significant 
acquisition, we continue to build 
out our global platform and make 
investments in our infrastructure and 
our people. During the year, Hansen 
established a low-cost development 
centre in Vietnam as part of our 
strategy to lower our delivery costs. 
We also undertook a refresh of our 
brand, to better reflect the global 
reach of Hansen’s products.

Who we are
Hansen is a global business that 
develops, implements and supports 
proprietary customer care and 
billing software solutions to 
clients within the energy/utilities, 
telecommunications and pay-TV 
industries. From modest beginnings 
in 1971, our business has grown and 
today millions of people around 
the world rely on our software for a 
secure, accurate and reliable billing 
experience.

Hansen now employs over 1,000 
people supporting customers in  
over 80 countries around the 
globe from offices in Australia, 
United States, New Zealand, China, 
Denmark, Finland, Norway, Germany, 
Argentina, India, the United Kingdom 
and South Africa. 

Our continued diversification of 
the business through delivering 
proprietary solutions across a range 
of geographies and industry sectors 
continues to serve us well. The recent 
Enoro acquisition has given us access 
to the adjacent markets of Meter Data 
Management (MDM) and analytics.

With experts across the globe, we 
have deep understanding of the 
sectors and markets we serve. 
Working closely with our clients 
we continue to evolve our product 
offerings through a structured 
research and development program 
to ensure they have access to 
leading-edge billing systems that 
deliver reliable and accurate billing 
data. This ensures we continue to 
maintain our excellent reputation  
for delivering high-quality solutions 
to our customers.

Our people/Our values
Our people are core to the  
successful delivery of our solutions 
around the globe. Our success 
has enabled us to recruit top 
talent. As with our products, we 
believe investment in our staff 
is key in delivering cutting-edge 
solutions. Along with our enhanced 
performance development program, 
our people have access to ongoing 
professional development via our 
learning and development platform. 

Hansen focuses on maintaining a 
culture that encourages its people 
to grow and strive for excellence. 
Underpinning this culture are our 
values that pave the way for how  
we do business.

Our Key Pillars are: 

•  One united team 

We strive to maintain an 
environment that encourages 
innovation and facilitates  
openness and transparency 
because we recognise that sharing 
knowledge and leveraging global 
experiences accelerate growth  
and success.

•  Treat it like it’s your own 

We encourage our people to make 
business decisions with the same 
level of considerations that they 
would if they were making these 
decisions for themselves.

•  People and family 

We recognise as a global business 
that we have genuine diversity 
in our workforce. We embrace 
this diversity by being respectful 
of others and genuinely seeking 
to understand and embrace our 
differences.

•  Focused and committed 

We challenge our people to be 
focused on understanding their 
customers’ needs and to be 
passionate about delivering an 
exceptional customer experience. 

Our strategic approach
Diversification is at the core of what 
we do. By diversifying our products 
across a variety of customers in 
different industry segments and 
geographic regions, Hansen ensures 
stability in its business revenues.  
This diversification, combined with 
the fact that our solutions are mission 
critical and used by our clients for 
extended periods of time, ensures 
that we continue to enjoy a strong 
recurring revenue stream.

We continue to focus on growing our 
footprint in new and existing markets 
by delivering directly into these 
markets ourselves or in partnership 
with a local industry partner. 

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018Through global market intelligence, 
we stay abreast of market trends 
and forecasts to ensure that we 
are positioning ourselves and our 
products in geographies that can 
deliver the best return on investment. 
Our underlying foundations of the 
business remain strong, and the 
platform we have built holds us in 
good stead for the future. 

Our strategy is reviewed annually 
to ensure that goals are being 
met within the set timeframes and 
changes to the industry or business 
conditions are being identified and 
planned for. This enables Hansen 
to continue to deliver success to its 
shareholders, its people and its 

clients. Our focus remains on 
revenue growth (from new business 
and existing clients), maintaining 
earnings margins within our target 
range and the strengthening of our 
global platforms. 

One global brand
Hansen has a strategic and structured 
acquisition plan to deliver acquisitions 
that allow Hansen to increase its 
footprint in new geographies whilst 
consolidating its position within the 
industries that it serves. Historically, 
acquisitions have continued to 
maintain their own branding, which 
has resulted in a low awareness of  
the Hansen brand outside of Australia. 

In FY18, Hansen has strategically 
decided to go to market with our 
new unifying brand, HansenCX. In 
existing and new markets around the 
world, HansenCX will be a common 
brand that enables us to speak to 
our successes worldwide and unite 
our people under one brand. The 
‘CX’ of HansenCX represents the 
customer experience, which has 
always been part of our DNA and 
extends into all of our products. 
Our approach to the global market 
continues to be driven by a strong 
focus on servicing our 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 2018CHAIRPERSON AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 
JOINT REPORT CONTINUED

Market differentiation
The combination of Hansen’s 
products and our deep industry 
expertise provides compelling 
benefits that set us apart from our 
competitors. These include:

•  Solutions that are purpose built 
for the markets they serve – Our 
extensive experience has enabled 
us to build robust and respected 
solutions that deliver industry 
requirements whilst having the 
flexibility to meet the specific 
business needs of the client, 
providing them with a competitive 
edge. These solutions can be 
delivered on premises, hosted  
or cloud based. 

•  Client Focused – Our reputation 

speaks for itself. Around the globe 
we are proud to have hundreds 
of referenceable clients delivering 
market-leading offerings in their 
respective industry segments. 
Our approach of partnering with 
clients to deliver strong technical 
outcomes means that they can 
focus on delivering exceptional 
customer experiences. 

•  Our People – Hansen continues 
to invest in the learning and 
development of our people.  
In an industry where talent churn 
is high, we pride ourselves on 
our ability to engage and retain 
talented people (our average 
tenure is around 10 years). This 
ensures that our clients benefit 
from a wealth of experience. 

Mergers and acquisitions
Our strategic and structured approach 
to expansion has served us well and 
remains unchanged. Hansen has 
a strong track record of effective 
acquisitions, which now includes our 
largest acquisition Enoro. Our past 
performances, and the learnings 
from them, give us strong confidence 
in our ability to continue to deliver 
for shareholders on this strategy. 

Corporate Governance 
Statement
Hansen 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.

We focus on acquisition targets that 
meet the following criteria:

•  Are within, or adjacent to, our core 

competencies;

•  Own the intellectual property  

in their products;

•  Have high levels of annuity/

recurring revenue streams; and

•  Extend Hansen’s footprint into 
an attractive market segment, 
geography or industry vertical.

We are continually reviewing 
acquisition opportunities, and 
our universe of available targets 
increases as we expand the size  
and scope of Hansen.

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 https://hansencx.com/
about/investor-relations. 

David Trude 
Chairman

Andrew Hansen  
CEO

16 August 2018

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018OUR STRATEGIC 
AND STRUCTURED 
APPROACH TO 
EXPANSION HAS 
SERVED US WELL 
AND REMAINS 
UNCHANGED

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS AND COMPANY SECRETARY

The qualifications, experience and special responsibilities of each person who has been a Director 
of Hansen Technologies Limited 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
Chairman since 2011
Director since 2011
Age 70

Mr Andrew Hansen
Managing Director  
and CEO
Managing Director  
since 2000
Age 58

Mr Bruce Adams
Non-Executive Director
Director since 2000
Member of the 
Remuneration Committee
Age 58

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. 

David is also Non-Executive 
Chairman of Baillieu Holst 
Limited, a Non-Executive 
Director of CHI-X Australia 
Limited and Non-Executive 
Director of ASX listed 
Acorn Capital Investment 
Fund and MSL Solutions 
Limited.

Andrew has over 35 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 led Hansen from 
its listing on the ASX in 
2000 to today being a 
global business with a 
strong history of decades 
of strong profitability and 
growth.

Andrew is responsible  
for implementing the 
Group’s strategic direction 
and overseeing the 
everyday affairs of the 
Hansen Group.

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 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.

Ms Sarah Morgan
Non-Executive Director
Director since 2014
Chair of the Audit  
and Risk Committee
Member of the 
Remuneration Committee
Age 48

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. Sarah holds a 
degree in Engineering 
and a Masters of Business 
Administration from the 
University of Melbourne 
and is a Graduate of AICD.

Sarah is also Non-Executive 
Director of Adslot Limited, 
Future Generation Global 
Investment Company 
Limited, and the National 
Gallery of Victoria 
Foundation.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018Mr David Osborne
Non-Executive Director
Director since 2006
Member of the Audit  
and Risk Committee
Age 69

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.

Ms Jennifer Douglas 
Non-Executive Director
Director since 2017
Chair of the Remuneration 
Committee
Member of the Audit  
and Risk Committee
Age 51

Jennifer has over 25 
years’ experience in the 
technology and media 
industries. Jennifer 
started as a lawyer 
before holding senior 
executive roles including 
Executive Director 
of Telstra’s Customer 
Office, responsibility 
for Telstra’s $3 billion 
Fixed Voice business, 
and the establishment 
of technology business 
Platinum. 

Jennifer holds degrees 
in Science and Law 
from Monash University, 
a Masters of Law and 
Masters of Business 
Administration from 
Melbourne University 
and is a Graduate of 
AICD. Jennifer is also a 
Non-Executive Director 
of Essential Energy, 
Opticomm Pty Ltd and 
Peter MacCallum Cancer 
Foundation.

Mr David Howell 
Non-Executive Director
Director since 2018
Member of the Audit  
and Risk Committee
Age 60

Ms Julia Chand
General Counsel and 
Company Secretary
Company Secretary  
since 2014
Age 48

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.

David is a highly 
accomplished executive 
having worked across 
a number of industries 
including financial services, 
retail, oil marketing and 
social media. David has 
had roles as Managing 
Director, Board Director 
and Board Adviser across 
large corporates, SMEs 
and early stage businesses, 
including private equity. 

David is also Non-
Executive Chairman of 
Littlepay (an Australian 
fintech company) and  
a Non-Executive Director 
of Tiger Pistol Pty Ltd  
(a social media advertising 
technology business). 

Unless stated, no Directors of Hansen Technologies Limited held any other directorships of listed companies  
at any time during the three years prior to 30 June 2018.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018DIRECTORS’ REPORT

The Directors present their report together with the Financial Report of the consolidated entity 
(the Group), being Hansen Technologies Limited (the Company) and the entities it controlled  
for the financial year ended 30 June 2018, and Auditor’s Report thereon. This Financial Report  
has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.

Principal activities
The principal activities of the Group during the financial year were the development, integration and support of billing 
systems software for the utilities, energy, pay-TV and telecommunications sectors. Other activities undertaken by the 
Group 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)

2018  
A$ Million

2017  
A$ Million

Variance  
%

230.8

59.3

37.0

28.9

14.8

174.7

45.1

32.8

23.9

13.2

32%

31%

13%

21%

12%

*  EBITDA is a non-IFRS term, defined as Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation. 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 2018 financial year saw the business achieve record results with the highest level of operating revenue achieved 
and a significant increase in earnings per share. 

The year has benefited from the Group’s continuing acquisition strategy, with the Enoro acquisition being completed 
on 1 July 2017, making a first-time contribution to the Group’s results. Enoro has performed in excess of expectations 
and is now fully integrated into the Group’s operations, which is consistent with our continued success from acquisitions.

The effect of the movement in exchange rates has been largely neutral given the strengthening of the Australian dollar 
in the first half of the year, offset by weakening in the second half.

The Group has generated free cash flow of $39.3 million, which has been used to retire external debt of $20.0 million 
and fund dividends of $10.4 million during the financial year. With low levels of gearing and robust cash conversion, 
our balance sheet has further strengthened year on year. 

With the business continuing to expand internationally, we continue to invest in our key people, allowing us to deploy 
resources that facilitate growth on a global scale. This in turn has allowed us to continue to create shareholder value 
and be a leading player within the billing software and service market. 

Billing segment

The Billing segment represents a major part of the Group’s business operations, delivering $217.2 million revenue in 2018 
(2017: $159.11 million), which translates into a 36.5% increase. Profit before tax was $40.2 million in 2018 (2017: $34.9 million), 
representing a 15.2% increase. The revenue growth was driven mainly via the Enoro acquisition. The billing segment 
operates globally within the following sectors: energy, water, pay-TV and telecommunications.

Other activities

In 2018, the Group separated its Customer Care call centre services in the United States from the Billing segment and 
aggregated these services with its existing data hosting business to form an ‘other’ segment. This change allows our 
segment results to more closely align with our core Billing Solutions business. 

Revenues from other activities was $13.6 million in 2018 (2017: $15.5 million), representing a 12.3% decrease for the year. 
Profit before tax was $1.4 million for 2018 (2017: $1.8 million). This 22.2% decrease resulted from expected reduction 
in business activity associated with the Customer Care call centre. 

1  Prior year comparative segment results have been restated due to changes in our segment classification during the 2018 financial year. 

Refer to Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for further information.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018Significant changes in the state of affairs

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

Events after balance sheet date

No 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 Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs 
of the Group in future years.

Opportunities and business risks

This year’s performance shows the Group has been committed to its core values, demonstrating the effective integration 
of the largest acquisition in the Group’s history (Enoro) and maintaining its focus on creating shareholder value.

Organic and strategic growth opportunities within the business for above trend performance include, but are not 
limited to:

•  A higher than expected demand for services from customers from changing business needs;

•  Significant unbudgeted new customers due to increased marketing efforts;

•  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 

(deregulation) that results in the provision of increased system functionality; and

•  A higher than expected conversion rate associated with targeted acquisitions. 

To ensure our goals are achieved, the Group has established a robust risk framework that is continually monitored, 
managed and responded to. As the Group continues to grow, we continue to identify, control, plan, and co-ordinate 
effective responses to a wide array of risks which include, but are not limited to the following:

•  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.

•  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. 

We manage risks by monitoring our market place and global conditions. 

Outlook and likely developments for FY19

The Group 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 approach to business remains solid and unchanged and we will maintain a well-disciplined method of growing 
a profitable business while diversifying our products across a variety of customers in different industry segments 
and geographic regions. 

Offering technically driven solutions that deliver a positive business outcome supports our philosophy of putting 
clients’ needs at the forefront of our business. Our mission-critical solutions will continue to grow our underlying 
recurring revenue base. 

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

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.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED

Environmental regulations

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

Dividends paid, recommended and declared

A fully franked final dividend of 4 cents per share has been declared, representing a 3 cents per share regular dividend 
plus a 1 cent per share special dividend. The final dividend was announced to the market on 17 August 2018, with 
payment to be made on 27 September 2018.

The amount declared has not been recognised as a liability in the accounts of the Company as at 30 June 2018.

Dividends paid during the year:

•  3 cents per share fully franked interim dividend paid 29 March 2018, totalling $5,888,099; and

•  3 cents per share fully franked final dividend paid 28 September 2017, totalling $5,873,908.

Share options and performance rights

Options and performance rights over shares may be issued to key management personnel (KMP) as an incentive for 
motivating and rewarding performance as well as encouraging longevity of employment. The issuing of options and 
performance rights is intended to enhance the alignment of KMP with the primary shareholder objective of increasing 
shareholder value. 

Performance rights over unissued ordinary shares granted by the Company during or since the end of the financial 
year to the KMP as part of their remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2018 are as follows:

Grant Date

Executives

A Hansen

C Hunter

D Meade

G Taylor

N Fernando

Total

Number of 
Rights Granted1

2 July 2017

116,972

25,824

25,157

24,869

24,613

217,435

1.  The number of rights granted that will vest is conditional on achievement of targets under the LTI plan. Refer to the Remuneration Report 

for further details.

There were no rights over unissued ordinary shares granted by the Company since the end of the financial year to the 
KMP as part of their remuneration. 

There were no options over unissued ordinary shares granted by the Company during or since the end of the financial 
year to the KMP as part of their remuneration. 

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

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018Shares under options and performance rights
Unissued ordinary shares of the Company under options and rights at the date of this report are as follows:

Instrument

Options

Options

Options

Options

Rights

Vesting Date

Expiry Date Exercise Price

Grant Date

2 July 2013

2 July 2014

2 July 2015

2 July 2016

2 July 2017

2 July 2018

30 Sept 20181

2 July 2019

2 July 2020

22 Dec 2016

31 August 20192

22 Dec 2021

2 July 2017

31 August 20202

–

Number  
of Options/
Rights at Date 
of Report

75,000

470,000

1,000,000

1,323,730

355,318

$0.92

$1.30

$2.67

$3.59

Nil

1.  The original expiry date for this tranche of options was 2 July 2018. However, due to extraordinary circumstances, the remaining 75,000 

options could not be exercised during the year. Therefore, the Board has exercised its discretion during the year to extend the expiry date 
for the remaining options to 30 September 2018.

2. The vesting date for options granted 22 Dec 2016 and rights granted on 2 July 2017 is the date on which the Board notifies the executive that 
the options and rights 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 2019 and 31 August 2020 respectively.

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

Option and performance rights holders do not have any right, by virtue of the option or performance right held, to 
participate in any share issue of the Company. Options and performance rights will not give any right to participate 
in dividends or any voting rights until shares are issued upon the exercise of vested options or performance rights.

Shares issued on exercise of options and performance rights
The following ordinary shares of the Company were issued during or since the end of the financial year as a result 
of the exercise of an option:

Number of Ordinary 
Shares Issued

Amount Paid 
Per Share

Date Issued

05 July 2017

27 July 2017

07 August 2017 

24 August 2017

30 October 2017

02 February 2018

12 February 2018

22 February 2018

14 March 2018

29 March 2018

Total

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

No shares were issued during or since the end of the financial year on exercise of performance rights. 

75,000

40,000

40,000

75,000

40,000

75,000

40,000

100,000

75,000

105,000

665,000

1.30

0.92

1.30

1.30

1.30

1.30

0.92

1.30

0.92

0.92

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018DIRECTORS’ REPORT CONTINUED

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 Group 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).

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 Andrew Hansen

Ms Sarah Morgan

Mr David Osborne

Ms Jennifer Douglas

Mr David Howell1

Board Meetings

Audit and Risk  
Committee Meetings

Remuneration  
Committee Meetings

Eligible

Attended

Eligible

Attended

Eligible

Attended

12

12

12

12

12

12

2

12

12

12

12

12

12

2

–

–

–

6

6

6

1

–

–

–

6

6

6

1

–

3

–

3

–

3

–

–

3

–

3

–

3

–

1.  David Howell was appointed as a Non-Executive Director and a member of the Audit and Risk Committee effective 24 May 2018.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018Directors’ interests in shares or options
Directors’ relevant interests in shares of the Company or options/rights over shares in the Company as at the date 
of this report are detailed below:

Directors’ Relevant Interests in:

Mr David Trude

Mr Bruce Adams

Mr Andrew Hansen

Ms Sarah Morgan

Mr David Osborne

Ms Jennifer Douglas

Mr David Howell

Ordinary 
Shares of the 
Company

Options/Rights 
over Shares in 
the Company

110,617

152,304

–

–

34,958,807

652,686

21,351

386,335

8,000

25,000

–

–

–

–

Proceedings on behalf of the Company
No person applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

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 25 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 were provided by the auditors of the Group during the year, namely RSM Australia Partners, network 
firms of RSM 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. The nature and scope of each type of non-audit service provided 
means that auditor independence was not compromised.

Amounts paid and payable to RSM Australia Partners for non-audit services:

– taxation services

– compliance services

Amounts paid and payable to network firms of RSM Australia 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

2018  
$

2017  
$

–

–

–

13,493

3,034

16,527

–

8,302

8,302

24,829

–

–

–

10,679

174,567

185,246

49,776

132,801

182,577

367,823

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018REMUNERATION REPORT

Dear Shareholder,

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to present the Remuneration Report of the Group, consisting  
of Hansen Technologies Limited (the Company) and its controlled entities for the 2018 financial year.

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

Significant changes have been made to strengthen the Hansen remuneration framework since FY16, including  
changes to better align the links between performance and reward and ensure balance of focus on short-term  
and long-term outcomes.

Building on these improvements, two further structural changes were made to the FY18 remuneration policy to strengthen 
and more closely align remuneration outcomes with performance. These adjustments included:

•  Adopting the Executive Performance Rights Plan as the new LTI scheme, replacing the use of options with performance 

rights; and 

•  Modifying the STI performance gateway such that it is only applicable to the financial component of the STI scheme, 

to ensure we also recognise and reward achievement of the Group’s strategic objectives. 

The maximum amount of remuneration available to be awarded under the STI and LTI programs continues to be 
determined as a percentage of total fixed remuneration (TFR) and continues to be linked to the key financial and  
non-financial performance conditions.

The remuneration outcomes this year reflect continued organic and acquisition growth, the latter being led by the 
inclusion of the results from the Enoro business for the first time. These results are detailed in the Operating and 
Financial Review section of the Directors’ Report. 

Based on the Group’s FY18 performance, 94% of target STI payments were awarded to KMP, reflecting achievement 
rates of 85% to 100% against financial and non-financial key performance indicators (KPIs) set for the year. 

The Board has determined that the FY19 remuneration framework will be largely consistent with the FY18 policy with 
one exception. In FY19, the number of performance rights granted under the LTI Plan will be determined based on 
‘market value’ instead of ‘fair value’ to align with current market practice. A review of the remuneration framework 
is planned in FY19 with any changes ready for introduction in FY20. 

The Board remains committed to the ongoing review and improvement of the Group’s Remuneration Framework to 
ensure it achieves its objectives of incentivising and rewarding performance that optimises business and shareholder 
value and ensuring the Company is well placed to attract, retain and motivate a talented executive team. 

Yours sincerely,

Jennifer Douglas 
Chair of the Remuneration Committee

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018Our detailed Remuneration Report (Audited)
The Remuneration Report for the year ended 30 June 2018 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 details: executive KMP

5.  Contractual arrangements with executive KMP

6.  Remuneration details: non-executive KMP

7.  Share-based remuneration disclosures

8.  Other transactions with KMP

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 (KMP) of the Group during the 2018 financial year. KMP are those persons who, directly or indirectly,  
have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the major activities of the Group:

Executives1

Andrew Hansen

Cameron Hunter

Darren Meade

Graeme Taylor

Niv Fernando

Non-Executive Directors

David Trude

Bruce Adams

Jennifer Douglas

Sarah Morgan

David Osborne

David Howell

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Chief Operating Officer

Group Head of Delivery

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer

Chairperson and Independent Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director

Independent Non-Executive Director

Independent Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director

Independent Non-Executive Director2

1.  These executives of the Group were classified as KMP during the 2018 financial year and unless stated otherwise were KMP for the entire year.

2. David Howell was appointed as a Non-Executive Director effective 24 May 2018.

At the 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. 

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018REMUNERATION REPORT CONTINUED

2. Overview of our remuneration framework
Our philosophy

People are at the heart of the Group’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.

Remuneration governance

The Board annually reviews the Group’s 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 for reviewing and making recommendations 
to the Board regarding compensation arrangements for the Directors, executive KMP and the balance of the CEO’s 
direct reports. As at 30 June 2018, the Remuneration Committee was made up of three Non-Executive Directors: 
Jennifer Douglas (Chair of the Remuneration Committee), Bruce Adams, and Sarah Morgan, the majority of whom 
are independent. 

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 Company performance and shareholder benefit including 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. 

Remuneration annual review – executives

Board

Reviews the Remuneration 
Committee’s 
recommendations.

Approves current year 
STI and LTI payments.

Approves the remuneration 
and remuneration structure 
for the future measurement 
period, including STI and 
LTI targets.

CEO

Assess each senior 
executive’s current year 
performance based on actual 
outcomes relative to agreed 
targets, general performance 
and market conditions. 

Provides appropriate 
recommendations to the 
Remuneration Committee 
on incentive payments for 
the current year.

Provides appropriate 
recommendations 
to the Remuneration 
Committee of the amount 
of fixed remuneration, 
appropriate STI targets and 
STI payments for the future 
measurement period. 

Remuneration Committee

Reviews the CEO’s 
recommendations with 
respect to the senior 
executive team and provides 
appropriate recommendations 
to the Board.

Assesses the CEO’s current 
year performance and 
remuneration outcomes 
against agreed targets, 
formulating a recommendation 
to the Board.

Provides appropriate 
recommendations to the 
Board of the amount of the 
CEO’s fixed remuneration and 
appropriate STI and LTI targets 
for the future measurement 
period, considering general 
performance, market 
conditions and other  
external factors. 

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018Remuneration review – Non-Executive Directors 

Non-Executive 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. Given this 
amount has not been reviewed since that time and requires increasing to meet requirements in FY19 and beyond, the 
Board will seek shareholder approval during the forthcoming AGM to vary the limit. Further details will be provided 
prior to the AGM. 

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 

During the 2018 financial year, the Board engaged GrilloHiggins Lawyers to draft the Executive Performance Rights 
Plan arrangement rules. The Board has taken the view that GrilloHiggins Lawyers was not acting in the capacity of 
a remuneration consultant (as defined in the Corporations Act 2001) and therefore the services did not constitute 
a remuneration recommendation. 

In FY19, the Board plans to engage the services of an independent third-party remuneration consultant to review 
the current executive and non-executive remuneration structure and provide recommendations for the Group’s future 
remuneration structure. 

Summary of remuneration structure for FY18 

Objective

Component

Form

Assessment

Attract and retain 
employees with the 
skills and experience 
associated with the role.

Incentivise and reward 
achievement of annual 
performance objectives 
and business outcomes.

Align motivations  
with shareholder 
interests and creation  
of long-term value.

Total Fixed 
Remuneration 
(TFR)

Short Term 
Incentive  
(STI)

Long Term 
Incentive  
(LTI)

Cash +  
non-cash  
benefits

Performance 
rights to shares

Market data, 
individual 
experience and 
performance

Annual 
performance 
based on financial 
and non-financial 
targets

Total Shareholder 
Returns (TSR)  
and earnings  
per share (EPS) 
over 3 years

Fixed

Variable  
(‘at-risk’)

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 Group). TFR is determined with reference to available market data, the scope of an individual’s role and the 
qualifications and experience of the individual, as well as geographic location. TFR is reviewed annually to account for 
market movements and individual performance outcomes. See page 29 for a summary of executive KMP contracts.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018REMUNERATION REPORT CONTINUED

2. Overview of our remuneration framework continued
FY18 Short Term Incentive (STI) Plan

Objective

How is it paid?

How much can 
executives earn?

To incentivise and align the rewards attainable by executive KMPs with the achievement 
of specific annual objectives of the Group and the creation of shareholder value. 

Annual cash entitlement on achievement of specific annual financial and non-financial KPIs. 

Target STI benefit is set at 40% of TFR for the CEO and 25% of TFR for other executive 
KMPs. These are subject to the following minimum and target performance thresholds:

Financial KPIs 
(70% total STI)

(0% to 92% 
achievement of 
financial KPIs)
No award

(93% to 103% 
achievement of 
financial KPIs)
0% to 100% 
of financial STI 
awarded on  
linear basis

(100% to max 110% 
achievement of 
financial KPIs)
100% to 150%  
of financial  
STI awarded  
on linear basis

Non-financial KPIs 
(30% total STI)

Non-financial KPI’s outcome is assessed and awarded  
up to a maximum of 100% based on outcomes.

Performance measures (KPIs) selected reflect financial, strategic and operational 
objectives relevant to the level and function of the role that are central to achievement 
of the business plan and strategy and building shareholder value. Financial measures 
selected are measures against which management and the Board assess the short-term 
financial performance of the Group. Strategic and operational objectives are assigned to 
each individual to drive specific outcomes considered to be of strategic importance to the 
Group within that individual’s level of responsibility. These objectives are determined by 
the CEO and the Board in accordance with the process set out in page 18. 

The weightings for each performance measure that comprise the total STI opportunity 
are set out below:

The selection of  
non-financial KPIs varies 
depending on each KMP’s 
role and responsibilities 
within the Group. These 
may include achievement of 
specific strategic projects 
that drive longer-term 
shareholder value. Each 
KMP may have a number 
of separate non-financial 
KPIs. Achievement of each 
individual’s non-financial 
KPIs is determined by 
reference to an assigned 
performance rating 
determined by the CEO  
and the Board at the  
end of the financial  
year in accordance with  
the process described  
on page 19.

30%

70%

Financial KPIs (budgeted 
revenues and EBITDA)

Non-financial KPIs

Achievement of financial 
KPIs is determined by 
reference to the Group’s 
audited accounts for 
the year in question. No 
payment is made in respect 
of financial KPIs to any 
KMP if the target amount 
is not met for the Group 
(set at 93% of budgeted 
revenue and EBITDA).

The Board retains final discretion over STI payments to ensure outcomes appropriately 
reflect performance and achieve objectives of the STI scheme.

How is performance 
measured?

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018Changes from FY17 STIs Under the previous STI plan, the award of the STI components related to both the financial 

KPIs as well as the non-financial KPIs was subject to a performance gateway condition 
based on the achievement of certain financial performance thresholds (as described above). 

For the FY18 STI plan, the performance gateway is now only applicable to the financial 
KPI’s component of the STI plan to ensure achievement of strategic and operational 
objectives is also recognised.

FY18 Long Term Incentive (LTI) – Executive Performance Rights Plan 

Objective

To align the rewards attainable by executive KMPs with the achievement of particular long-
term objectives of the Group and achievement of increasing 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 Group.

How much can 
executives earn?

Performance rights are subject to the service and performance conditions. The target LTI 
benefit is set as follows: 

•  CEO LTI: 50% of TFR delivered as performance rights subject to vesting conditions; and 

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

The number of performance rights issued is based on each executive’s target LTI 
benefit divided by the value of the rights. The value of rights granted is determined by 
an independent third party using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the Monte 
Carlo simulation model, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the 
performance rights were granted.

LTI benefits of up to 150% of target LTI is payable where performance criteria are exceeded.

How is it paid?

LTIs are awarded as performance rights on achievement of certain thresholds reflective 
of shareholder value delivered.

Each performance right entitles the eligible executive to be issued with a share.

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2. Overview of our remuneration framework continued

How is performance 
measured?

Vesting of the LTI awards are subject to the following criteria: 

1.  Three years of continuous employment with the Group from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2020. 

2.  Achievement of the thresholds over the three-year period as set out below: 

50%

Total Shareholder  
Return (TSR)
The percentage change in a 
company’s share price, plus 
the effect of any dividends 
paid, over the measurement 
period, relative on a 
ranked percentile basis 
to a comparative group 
(S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries 
Industrials Index). 
Relative TSR is a measure 
widely understood and 
accepted by shareholders, 
as it directly measures 
shareholder value creation. 

Earnings per share (EPS)
Based on the relative basic 
EPS compound average 
growth rate (CAGR) over 
the measurement period. 
EPS growth is selected 
as it is considered a 
relevant indicator linking 
financial performance with 
shareholder value. 

50%

The proportion of rights that may vest based on TSR performance is determined based 
on the following vesting schedule:

Relative TSR performance

Percentage of performance rights that will vest

< 50th percentile

None

Between 50th to 75th percentile 100% to 150% on a linear basis

> 75th percentile

150%

The proportion of rights that may vest based on EPS CAGR is determined based on the 
following vesting schedule:

Basic EPS CAGR

Percentage of performance rights that will vest

< 6% 

None

Between 6% to 10%

100% to 150% on a pro-rata basis

> 10%

150%

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. 

Performance rights will lapse if performance conditions are not met.

If an eligible executive ceases employment with the Group during the performance period 
other than by way of dismissal or resignation (e.g. death, total and permanent disablement, 
redundancy, retrenchment or retirement with prior written consent of the Board) then the 
unvested performance rights will vest on a pro-rata basis according to the eligible period 
of time served up until the termination date. 

Where termination occurs by way of dismissal or resignation prior to the vesting of the 
performance rights, unvested rights may vest on a pro-rata according to the eligible period 
of time served up until the termination date at the Board’s discretion. 

If termination of employment occurs for serious misconduct, all vested and unvested rights 
will be forfeited and will lapse.

What happens if an 
executive leaves?

What are the 
performance rights 
entitlements?

Performance rights 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 
immediately on vesting date and converted to shares by the employee.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018Are there any restrictions 
attached to the 
performance rights?

The Group 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 any awards as part of their remuneration package. 

Changes from  
FY17 LTIs

Performance rights cannot be transferred to, or vest in, any person or body corporate 
other than the executive KMP.

Under the FY17 LTI plan, eligible executives were awarded share options. The terms and 
performance conditions attached to the share options under the FY17 LTI plan are the 
same as attaching to rights issued under the FY18 plan. 

When reviewing the LTI plan for FY18, and in line with the recommendations of our 
remuneration consultant in previous years, best market practice and the structural benefits 
of rights over options, a decision was made by the Board 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 interests with the long-term value of shareholders. Rights are also less dilutive to 
shareholders as a smaller number are issued.

3. How reward was linked to performance
Group’s performance against FY18 STI plan measures

A summary of key measurement criteria of the Group’s financial performance for the financial years ended over the 
last five years is below:

Operating Revenue ($m)

Earnings ($m)

250

200

150

100

50

0

230.8

5 year
CAGR: 22%

174.7

149

106.3

86

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

5 year
CAGR: 20%
(EBITDA)

59.3

45.4

45.1

31.1

24.1

14.8

16.9

26.1

23.9

28.9

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

EBITDA* ($m)

NPAT ($m)

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

For FY18, budget targets were established for Group revenue and EBITDA, and the STI gate was set with respect to 
these targets. Both the Group’s revenue and EBITDA targets were met this year, with revenue increasing by 32% and 
EBITDA increasing by 31% on the prior period. Refer to the operational and financial review section of the Directors’ 
Report for further information about the Group’s FY18 performance. 

FY18

FY17

Total 
Opportunity  
$

357,000

98.517

95,977

94,875

93,899

Awarded  
70% Financial

Awarded  
30% KPIs

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

75%

50%

100%

100%

100%

Total 
Opportunity  
$

340,000

96,586

91,407

86,250

81,3391

Awarded  
70% Financial

Awarded  
30% KPIs

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

50%

67%

67%

100%

Andrew Hansen

Cameron Hunter

Darren Meade

Graeme Taylor

Niv Fernando

1.  During FY17, 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. 

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3. How reward was linked to performance continued
Group’s performance against FY18 LTI plan measures

A summary of key measurement criteria of the Group’s performance relevant for assessing shareholder value creation 
over the last five financial years is shown below: 

Basic EPS (cents)

Dividends Paid* (cents per share)

15

12

9

6

3

0

14.7

14.8

13.2

10.3

9.2

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

6

6

6

6

7

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

*  Amount of dividends paid represents the return on shareholder value. However, the amount of dividends paid is not in itself a performance 

measure included in the FY18 LTI plan, but is included as part of the calculation of relative TSR. 

Share price performance relative to the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index for the previous five years:
600%

500%

400%

300%

200%

100%

0%
1/07/2013

1/07/2014

1/07/2015

1/07/2016

1/07/2017

1/07/2018

S&P/ASX Small Ords

HSN.AX

Performance rights granted in FY18 have performance conditions attached that will be measured over three years. 
Assessment and vesting (where conditions are satisfied) will happen after the completion of FY20. See section 4 for 
a summary of performance rights granted during FY18.

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Overview of historical and current LTI plans

To understand the relationship between the options and performance rights granted, vested, exercised and 
outstanding at the end of FY18, and the Group’s performance this financial year and for historical periods, it is 
important to first note that the Group has three different LTI plans on issue. Each LTI plan has different terms and 
vesting conditions, as illustrated below:

3 years’ continuous employment with the Company

Performance over budgeted revenue 
and EBITDA for the first anniversary
year since grant date

50% EPS and 50% TSR performance
over measurement period (refer section 2)

Legacy LTI options
(FY16 and previous years)

Current LTI rights
(FY18 and FY19)

Not yet vested at 30 June 2018

Current LTI options
(FY17)

Not yet vested at 30 June 2018

Vested and outstanding at year ended 30 June 2018

Pre-1/7/2015

1/7/2015

1/7/2016

1/7/2017

1/7/2018

For the Group’s Legacy LTI and Current LTI options, once an option has vested, if the employee wishes to convert 
the options to shares, the employee must pay in cash to the Company the 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 $300,000 to convert the options to shares. 

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.

Link between Legacy LTI plan measures and Group performance 

All KMPs who were granted Legacy LTI options remained with the Company during the measurement period, and 
continue to be in office at the end of FY18. The financial performance measures for the first anniversary year of Legacy 
LTI plans were met. The below table sets out the value of Legacy LTI options that was exercised during FY18 and FY17:

Andrew Hansen

Cameron Hunter

Darren Meade

Graeme Taylor

Niv Fernando

FY18

FY17

Value 
exercised*  

–

256,000

153,000

189,750

–

Value 
exercised*  
$

3,559,080

357,960

244,028

–

–

*  Represents the intrinsic value of options that were exercised during the financial years 2018 and 2017, which is the net dollar value of shares 
realised from the exercise of profitable options. Intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the exercise price and the underlying 
share price at the date of exercise. For example, an option with an exercise price of $2.00 exercised when the underlying share price is $5.00 
has an intrinsic value of $3.00.

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3. How reward was linked to performance continued
Link between Current LTI plan measures and Group performance 

The below table sets out the value of Current LTI performance rights (FY18) and Current LTI options (FY17) granted 
(there were no forfeitures of LTIs in FY18 and FY17):

Andrew Hansen

Cameron Hunter

Darren Meade

Graeme Taylor

Niv Fernando

Rights

FY18

Options

Rights

FY17

Options

Value granted* $

Value granted* $

446,250

98,517

94,875

95,978

93,899

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

535,714

144,878

137,111

129,374

122,098

*  Represents the value of performance rights (FY18) and options (FY17) at grant date, calculated in accordance with AASB 2 Share-based 

Payment, granted during the year as part of remuneration under the terms of the FY18 LTI plan and FY17 LTI plan respectively.

The following diagrams set out the proportional mix of remuneration for the CEO and each KMP at both the target 
amount and the actual remuneration achieved for FY18:

Target

Actual1

26%

53%

27%

53%

CEO

21%

17%

KMPs

16%

Total fixed remuneration

Short Term Incentive

Long Term Incentive

20%

17%

Total fixed remuneration

Short Term Incentive

16%

Long Term Incentive

67%

67%

1.  Target and actual remuneration mix is calculated based on the combination of each CEO and KMP’s total fixed remuneration for FY18, total 

value of STIs awarded in relation to actual performance outcomes for FY18, and the value of LTIs granted in FY18 under the terms of the FY18 
LTI plan. The proportional mix of remuneration for KMPs is based on an average amount. 

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 20184. Remuneration details: executive KMPs
Statutory remuneration details

Details of executive KMP remuneration for the 2017 and 2018 financial years are set out in the table below: 

Fixed Remuneration

Variable Remuneration

Total

Cash 
Salary  
$

Non-
monetary 
benefits  
$

Super  
$

Annual 
& long 
service 
leave  
$

STI1 
awarded 
$

LTI2 fair 
value  
$

Total  
$

Perform-
ance 
related

Total  
$

Executive KMP

Year

Andrew Hansen

2018 826,005

24,999

27,588

 94,130  972,722

330,225

 361,249  1,664,196

2017

768,972

34,999

18,699

107,620 930,290

–

212,500 1,142,790 

Cameron Hunter

2018

370,320

25,000

14,730

 45,380  455,430

 83,739 

 96,092  635,261

2017

357,415

34,999

13,830

(11,907)3 394,337

14,442

68,581

 477,360 

Darren Meade

2018 360,496

25,000

2017

336,269

34,999

Graeme Taylor

2018 354,500

25,000

2017

316,507

34,999

Niv Fernando

2018

354,126

25,000

2017

299,933

29,999

–

–

–

–

–

–

 6,538  392,034

 95,978 

 92,655  580,667

693

371,961

18,282

64,660  454,903 

 25,676  405,176

 94,875 

 89,710 

589,761

7,834

359,340

17,250

62,081

 438,671 

9,230  388,356

 93,899 

 86,958 

569,213

11,014 340,946

40,698

60,988  442,632 

Total

2018 2,266,943

124,999

42,318

180,955 2,613,718

698,716 726,664 4,039,098

2017 2,079,096

169,995

32,529

115,254 2,396,874

588,472

553,810 3,539,156 

42%

41%

28%

25%

32%

25%

31%

27%

32%

24%

35%

32%

1.  Represents STI awarded and accrued in relation to actual performance during the 2018 and 2017 financial years. 

2. Options and performance rights granted as remuneration are valued at grant date in accordance with AASB 2 Share-based Payment 

and amortised over vesting period.

3. Cameron Hunter received a cash payment in FY17 to reduce his annual leave due to its high value from a historical build-up from his long 

tenure at the Company.

Options awarded, vested and lapsed during the year

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 Jul 2014

2 Jul 2015

Vesting date

Expiry date

2 Jul 2017

2 Jul 2018

2 Jul 2019

2 Jul 2020

22 Dec 2016

31 Aug 20191

22 Dec 2021

Exercise 
price

Value per 
option at 
grant date

Perform-
ance 
achieved

% Vested

Number 
of Options 
on issue at 
30/6/2018

$1.30

$2.67

$3.59

$0.20

$0.56

$1.19

100%

100%

–

100%

100,000

0%

0%

400,000

984,001

1.  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. 

Options granted in 2014 and 2015 related to the Legacy LTI options plan. Options granted on 22 Dec 2016 related  
to the Current LTI options plan. Both are described in section 3 of this report. 

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018REMUNERATION REPORT CONTINUED

4. Remuneration details: executive KMPs continued
Options granted to executive KMP, which remain unvested at 30 June 2018 and outstanding, are detailed below:

Name and  
Grant Date

Andrew Hansen

22 Dec 20161

Total

Cameron Hunter

22 Dec 2016

2 Jul 2015

2 Jul 2014

Total

Darren Meade

22 Dec 2016

2 Jul 2015

2 Jul 2014

Total

Graeme Taylor

22 Dec 2016

2 Jul 2015

2 Jul 2014

Total

Niv Fernando

22 Dec 2016

2 Jul 2015

2 Jul 2014

Total

Grand Total

Balance 
30/6/2017

Granted 
as remun-
eration

Exercise 
Price

Vested

Forfeited Exercised

Vested and 
exercisable Unvested

Balance 30/6/2018

–

–

535,714

535,714

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

1,198,287

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

$3.59

$3.59

$2.67

–

–

–

–

$1.30

100,000

100,000

$3.59

$2.67

$1.30

$3.59

$2.67

$1.30

$3.59

$2.67

–

–

75,000

75,000

–

–

75,000

75,000

–

–

$1.30

100,000

100,000

350,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(100,000)

(100,000)

–

–

(75,000)

(75,000)

–

–

(75,000)

(75,000)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

535,714

535,714

121,746

100,000

–

221,746

115,220

100,000

–

215,220

108,718

100,000

–

208,718

102,603

100,000

100,000

–

100,000

202,603

(250,000)

100,000 1,384,001

1.  These were indeterminate rights issued at grant date that were subject to shareholder approval at the Company’s Annual General Meeting. 
Shareholder approval was obtained on 23 November 2017. The indeterminate rights were ultimately granted as share options with the same 
vesting conditions as other options granted on 22 December 2016. Any differences in the fair value of the share option between the original 
grant date by the Board and the date of shareholder approval is not material to remuneration awarded. 

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018Performance rights awarded, vested and lapsed during the year

Performance rights issued under the Group’s 2018 LTI Executive Performance Rights Plan during the year are subject 
to the service and performance criteria as described on pages 18 to 20. 

The following table sets out details of performance rights granted to executives during the financial year:

Executive KMP

Andrew Hansen*

Cameron Hunter

Darren Meade

Graeme Taylor

Niv Fernando

Grant Date

2 Jul 2017

2 Jul 2017

2 Jul 2017

2 Jul 2017

2 Jul 2017

Rights 
granted

Balance 
30/6/20181

Fair value 
per Right2 Vesting date3

$ value of 
rights at 
grant date1

116,972

25,824

25,157

24,869

24,613

116,972

25,824

25,157

24,869

24,613

3.815 31 Aug 2020

446,250

3.815 31 Aug 2020

3.815 31 Aug 2020

3.815 31 Aug 2020

3.815 31 Aug 2020

98,517

95,977

94,875

93,899

*  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 
was approved by shareholders at the Company’s Annual General Meeting on 23 November 2017. Any differences in the fair value of the 
performance rights between the original grant date by the Board and the date of shareholder approval is not material to remuneration awarded.

1.  No performance rights were vested or forfeited during the year. Rights do not expire as shares are issued to KMPs upon vesting. 

2. The fair value of the rights at grant date has been determined by an independent external valuation expert in accordance with Australian 

Accounting Standards. Note 15 to the Group’s financial statements outlines the valuation methodology and key inputs and assumptions to the 
valuation in greater detail. 

3. The vesting date for rights granted on 2 July 2017 is the date on which the Board notifies the executive that the rights 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.

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

Approach for CEO

Approach for other executive KMP

Total Fixed Remuneration

Contract duration

$892,500

Ongoing

Notice by individual/company

6 months

Range between $330,000 and $406,000

Ongoing

1 month

Termination of employment  
(without cause)

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 2018REMUNERATION REPORT CONTINUED

6. Remuneration details: non-executive KMPs 
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. In FY18, the Company 
introduced a policy of paying separate fees to committee chairs for committee participation in line with market practice. 

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

The Non-Executive Director fee pool currently has a maximum value of $430,000 per annum, as approved by 
shareholders at the 2013 AGM. The Board will seek shareholder approval during the forthcoming AGM to increase the 
limit given this amount has not been reviewed since that time and requires an increase to meet requirements in FY19 
and beyond. Further details will be provided prior to the AGM. 

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

2018

2017

Board fees

Chairman

Other Non-Executive Directors

Committee fees

Audit and Risk Committee – chair 

Remuneration Committee – chair 

Non-Executive Director

David Trude

Bruce Adams

Peter Berry1

Jennifer Douglas

Sarah Morgan

David Osborne

David Howell2

Total

111,817

68,330

4,168

4,168

Fixed Remuneration

Year

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

Salary and 
Fees

102,116

96,475

62,402

58,955

–

24,918

66,208

22,273

66,208

58,955

62,402

29,606

6,693

–

366,029

291,182

Super

9,701

9,165

5,928

5,601

–

2,367

6,290

2,335

6,290

5,601

5,928

34,950

636

–

34,773

60,019

Non-monetary 
benefits

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

105,640

64,556

–

–

Total

111,817

105,640

68,330

64,556

–

27,285

72,498

24,608

72,498

64,556

68,330

64,556

7,329

–

400,802

351,201

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

2. David Howell was appointed as a Non-Executive Director effective 24 May 2018.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 20187. Share-based remuneration disclosures
Shareholdings of KMP

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:

Non-Executive Directors

David Trude

Bruce Adams

Jennifer Douglas

Sarah Morgan

David Osborne

David Howell1

Executive KMP

Andrew Hansen

Cameron Hunter

Darren Meade

Graeme Taylor

Niv Fernando

Total

Received 
during the year 
on exercise of 
options

Balance  
30 June 2017

Other changes 
during the year

Balance  
30 June 2018

107,491

152,304

–

20,000

384,984

–

38,248,078

1,005,882

2,928

53,464

7,368

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

100,000

75,000

75,000

–

 3,126 

 – 

 8,000 

 1,351 

 1,351 

 25,000 

 110,617 

 152,304 

 8,000 

 21,351 

 386,335 

 25,000 

(3,289,271)

 34,958,807 

 – 

 1,105,882 

 1,587 

 1,628 

 1,587 

 79,515 

 130,092 

 8,955 

39,982,499

250,000

(3,245,641)

36,986,858

1.  David Howell was appointed as a Non-Executive Director effective 24 May 2018.

Shares issued on exercise of options and performance rights

Person

Darren Meade

Cameron Hunter

Graeme Taylor

Total

Number of 
Ordinary 
Shares Issued

Amount Paid 
Per Share

75,000

100,000

75,000

250,000

1.30

1.30

1.30

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

8. Other transactions with KMP
Lease agreement with the CEO

The Group 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 2018 financial year were $1,373,421.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

David Trude 
Director 

Melbourne 
16 August 2018

Andrew Hansen 
Director

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

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As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Hansen Technologies Limited and Controlled Entities for the 
year  ended  30  June  2018,  I  declare  that,  to  the  best  of  my  knowledge  and  belief,  there  have  been  no 
contraventions of: 

(i) 

the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and 

(ii) 

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Dated: 16 August 2018 
Melbourne, Victoria  

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Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 

Section A: Basis of Preparation 
1. Basis of preparation 

Section B: Performance 
2. Segment information 
3. Revenue and other income 
4. Profit from continuing operations 
5. Income tax 
6. Earnings per share 

Section C: Working Capital and Operating Assets 
7. Cash and cash equivalents 
8. Receivables 
9. Other current assets 
10. Plant, equipment and leasehold improvements 
11. Intangible assets 
12. Payables 
13. Other operating provisions 

Section D: People 
14. Employee benefits 
15. Share-based payments 
16. Directors’ and executives’ compensation 

Section E: Capital and Financial Risk Management 
17. Financial risk management 
18. Borrowings 
19. Contributed capital 
20. Dividends 
21. Reserves and retained earnings 
22. Commitments and contingencies 

Section F: Group Structure 
23. Parent entity information 
24. Business combinations 

Section G: Other Disclosures 
25. Related party disclosures 
26. Auditor’s remuneration 
27. Deed of cross guarantee 
28. New and amended accounting standards and interpretations 
29. Subsequent events 

34

35

36

37

38

38
38

40
40
44
45
46
49

50
50
51
52
52
53
56
56

57
57
59
63

64
64
67
69
70
71
72

73
73
74

76
76
78
79
81
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Year Ended 30 June 2018

Operating 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

2018  
$’000

230,816

1,957

232,773

(124,133)

(3,908)

(16,483)

(9,995)

(8,022)

(2,440)

(9,006)

(5,926)

(3,524)

(2,418)

(2,085)

(7,851)

2017  
$’000

174,672

370

175,042

(87,357)

(3,015)

(9,368)

(7,329)

(8,875)

(4,450)

(7,064)

(4,267)

(3,010)

(2,415)

(43)

(5,016)

Note

3

3

4

4

4

4

4

4

(195,791)

(142,209)

5(b)

36,982

(8,132)

32,833

(8,945)

Net profit after tax 

28,850

23,888

Other comprehensive income/(expense)

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss

Exchange differences on translation of foreign entities, net of tax

21(a)

8,543

(1,971)

Other comprehensive income/(expense) for the year

8,543

(1,971)

Total comprehensive income for the year 

37,393

21,917

Basic earnings (cents) per share  
attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Company

Diluted earnings (cents) per share  
attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Company 

6

6

14.8

14.7

13.2

13.0

The consolidated statement of comprehensive income is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial 
statements set out on pages 38 to 84.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 30 June 2018

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

7

8

9

10

11

5(d)

12

18

5(c)

13, 14

5(d)

18

13, 14

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

23,245

37,254

11,216

71,715

10,554

243,440

4,061

258,055

2017  
$’000

15,013

37,685

7,643

60,341

8,912

125,479

4,821

139,212

329,770

199,553

16,492

112

3,196

13,181

22,914

55,895

16,156

27,121

675

43,952

9,653

101

1,051

10,122

19,435

40,362

6,707

190

678

7,575

99,847

47,937

229,923

151,616

19

21(a)

21(b)

21(c)

136,896

16,739

3,102

73,186

229,923

85,350

8,196

1,972

56,098

151,616

The consolidated statement of financial position is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements 
set out on pages 38 to 84.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the Year Ended 30 June 2018

Balance as at 1 July 2017

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 performance rights

Employee share options 

Equity issued under dividend reinvestment plan

Shares issued from institutional placement

Share purchase plan offer

Dividends paid

Total transactions with owners  
in their capacity as owners

Balance as at 30 June 2018

Balance as at 1 July 2016

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

Shares issued on contingent liability settlement

Dividends paid

Total transactions with owners  
in their capacity as owners

Balance as at 30 June 2017

Consolidated Entity

Contributed 
Equity  
$’000

Note

Reserves  
$’000

Retained 
Earnings  
$’000

85,350

10,168

56,098

Total  
Equity  
$’000

151,616

–

–

–

–

28,850

28,850

8,543

8,543

–

28,850

8,543

37,393

180

766

–

 – 

1,370

38,959

10,271

–

51,546

136,896

–

–

 452 

 678 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

 180 

 766 

 452 

 678 

 1,370 

 38,959 

10,271 

(11,762)

(11,762)

1,130

(11,762)

 40,914 

 19,841 

73,186

229,923

21(a)

19(b)

19(b)

15(b)

15(c)

19(b)

19(b)

19(b)

20

15, 19

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

–

21(a)

19(b)

19(b)

15(c)

19(b)

19(b)

20

–

23,888

23,888

(1,971)

(1,971)

–

23,888

(1,971)

21,917

–

–

721

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

175

1,791

721

1,325

3,409

(12,702)

(12,702)

15, 19

6,700

85,350

721

10,168

(12,702)

56,098

(5,281)

151,616

The consolidated statement of changes in equity is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements 
set out on pages 38 to 84.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Year Ended 30 June 2018

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 borrowings

Repayment of borrowings

Payment of finance lease liabilities

Dividends paid net of dividend reinvestment

Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

2017  
$’000

Note

263,217

(201,700)

180,592

(139,925)

3

4

24

5(c)

7(a)

24

10

11

19(b)

19(b)

18

18

18

127

(2,085)

(678)

(6,776)

52,105

120

(64,992)

(2,843)

–

(10,027)

(77,742)

49,274

766

46,361

(50,775)

(89)

(10,392)

35,145

114

(43)

(228)

(9,321)

31,189

8

(20,525)

(5,211)

(2,165)

(7,750)

(35,643)

175

1,791

4,000

(4,000)

(96)

(11,377)

(9,507)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

9,508

(13,961)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 

15,013

30,203

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(1,276)

(1,229)

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

7

23,245

15,013

The consolidated statement of cash flows is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements set 
out on pages 38 to 84.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
30 June 2018

Section A: Basis of Preparation
This section describes the basis on which the Group’s financial statements are prepared. Specific accounting 
policies are described in the note to which they relate. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, 
unless otherwise stated.

1. Basis of preparation
(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 the Group, being Hansen Technologies Limited (the Company) and its controlled entities 
as a consolidated entity. The Company is a company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. The 
address of the Company’s registered office and principal place of business is 2 Frederick St, Doncaster Victoria 3108 
Australia. The Company is a for-profit entity for the purposes of preparing the Group’s financial statements.

This Financial Report was authorised for issue by the Directors on 16 August 2018.

This year, the Group’s financial statements have been presented in a more streamlined manner by changing the format 
and the layout to simplify the information disclosed and to make it more relevant for users. Similar notes have been 
grouped into sections with relevant accounting policies and judgements and estimate disclosures incorporated within 
the notes to which they relate. 

Compliance with IFRS

The Group’s consolidated financial statements 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 and judgements

The preparation of the Financial Report requires the use of certain estimates and judgements in applying the Group’s 
accounting policies. 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 in each of the affected notes.

Those estimates and judgements significant to the Financial Report are disclosed in the following notes:

Significant accounting estimate and judgement

Capitalisation of research and development costs 

Impairment of non-financial assets other than goodwill

Impairment of goodwill

Share-based payments

Business combinations

Note 

Page reference

11

11

11

15

24

54

55

55

63

75

38

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018(b) Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements are those of the consolidated Group, comprising the financial statements of the 
parent Company, 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) Comparatives

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

(d) Rounding amounts

The parent Company and the consolidated Group 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.

(e) Going concern

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

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

Section B: Performance
This section explains the operating results of the Group for the year and provides insights into the Group’s 
results, including results by operating segment, components of income and expenses, income tax and  
earnings per share. 

2. Segment information
(a) Description of segments

Management has determined the Group’s operating segments based on the reports reviewed by the CEO (the 
Chief Operating Decision Maker). During the financial reporting period ended 30 June 2018, management reviewed 
and updated its internal reporting structure and consequently has made minor changes to the reportable segment 
allocations from those disclosed in previously published financial results. 

The operating segments are identified based on the types of services provided to the Group’s customers. Discrete 
financial information about each of these operating businesses is reported to the executive management team on 
at least a monthly basis. 

Where operating segments meet the aggregation criteria, these are aggregated into reported segments. Operating 
segments are aggregated based on similar products and services provided to the same type of customers using the 
same distribution method. 

Segment profits, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be 
allocated on a reasonable basis. Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm’s length basis and is eliminated on 
consolidation. There are no significant transactions between segments. 

The Group has identified only one reportable segment as described in the table below. The ‘Other’ category includes 
business units that no longer qualify as an operating segment, as well as the operating segments which do not meet 
the disclosure requirements of a reportable segment, including IT Outsourcing and Customer Care services.

Reportable segment

Description of segment

Billing1

Sale of billing applications and the provision of consulting services related to billing systems.

1.  Results in this segment that related to the call centre operations were previously reported as part of the Billing segment in prior periods. 

Amounts have been reclassified for the comparative financial period. 

40

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018(b) Segment information

2018

Segment revenue

Total segment revenue

Revenue from external customers 

Segment profit

Total segment profit

Segment profit from core operations

Items included within the segment profit:

Depreciation expense

Amortisation expense

Total segment assets

Billing  
$’000

 217,250 

 217,250 

Other  
$’000

 13,566 

 13,566 

Total  
$’000

 230,816 

 230,816 

 40,197 

 40,197 

 1,441 

 1,441 

 41,638 

 41,638 

 2,326 

 16,990 

 198 

 16 

 2,524 

 17,006 

 283,781 

 20,466 

 304,247 

Additions to non-current assets

 6,388 

 – 

 6,388 

Total segment liabilities

 66,251 

 5,121 

 71,372 

2017

Segment revenue

Total segment revenue

Revenue from external customers

Segment profit

Total segment profit

Segment profit from core operations

Items included within the segment profit:

Depreciation expense

Amortisation expense

Total segment assets

Billing  
$’000

 159,149 

 159,149 

Other  
$’000

 15,523 

 15,523 

Total  
$’000

 174,672 

 174,672 

 34,931 

 34,931 

 1,772 

 1,772 

 36,703 

 36,703 

 1,606 

 9,514 

 156 

 16 

 1,762 

 9,530 

 160,647 

 21,794 

 182,441 

Additions to non-current assets

 4,754 

 – 

 4,754 

Total segment liabilities

 43,056 

 4,935 

 47,991 

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

2. Segment information continued
(i) Reconciliation of segment revenue to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Segment revenue 

Total revenue

Geographical segments

2018  
$’000

 230,816 

 230,816 

2017  
$’000

174,672

174,672

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

The Group’s business segments operate geographically as follows:

Geographical segment

Regions covered

APAC

Americas

EMEA

Australia, New Zealand and Asia

North America and Latin America

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Revenue from external customers attributed to individual geographies is detailed as follows:

APAC

Americas

EMEA

Segment revenue

Product segments

2018  
$’000

 49,877 

 55,381 

 125,558 

 230,816 

2017  
$’000

39,383

62,887

72,402

174,672

In presenting information based on product segments, the Group’s business segments provide the following types 
of products and services as follows:

Product

Description of product

Licence, support 
and maintenance

Services

Recurring billing application licence, support and maintenance services delivered as part 
of a total billing system solution. 

Provision of various professional services in relation to customer billing systems and IT 
outsourced services covering facilities management, systems and operations support, 
network services and business continuity support.

Other

Provision of other third-party hardware and software licences to customers of the Group’s 
billing system solutions. 

Revenue from external customers attributed to individual products and services is detailed as follows:

2018  
$’000

 143,837 

 85,451 

 1,528 

 230,816 

2017  
$’000

112,740

60,153

1,779

174,672

Licence, support and maintenance

Services

Other

Total revenue

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018(ii) Reconciliation of segment profit from core operations to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Segment profit from core operations

Interest revenue

Interest expense

Unallocated depreciation and amortisation

Other expense

Profit before income tax

2018  
$’000

 41,638 

127

(2,085) 

(757) 

(1,941) 

36,982 

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

Segment assets

Unallocated assets

– Cash

– Other

Total unallocated assets

Total assets

2018  
$’000

 304,247 

23,245

 2,278 

 25,523 

329,770 

2017  
$’000

36,703

114

(43)

(1,091)

(2,850)

32,833

2017  
$’000

182,441

15,013

2,099

17,112

199,553

Total non-current assets attributed to individual geographies is detailed as follows. Unallocated assets represent 
deferred tax assets, which are not allocated to a specific location as they are managed on a group basis:

APAC

Americas

EMEA

Unallocated assets

Total non-current assets

2018  
$’000

 36,971 

 59,020 

 158,002 

 4,062 

 258,055 

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

Segment liabilities

Unallocated liabilities

– Bank facility

– Other

Total unallocated liabilities

Total liabilities

2018  
$’000

 71,372 

 27,233 

 1,242 

 28,475 

 99,847 

2017  
$’000

36,090

58,328

39,973

4,821

139,212

2017  
$’000

47,991

–

(54)

(54)

47,937

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

3. Revenue and other income

Revenues from continuing operations

Revenue from provision of services

Revenue from sale of goods

Other income

From operating activities

Interest income

Other income

Total other income

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

2017  
$’000

203,715

27,101

230,816

152,446

22,226

174,672

127

1,830

1,957

114

256

370

Total revenue and other income from continuing operations

232,773

175,042

(a) Government grants

Included in other income during the financial year is $593,000 (2017: nil) related to government grants received 
to compensate for eligible employee expenditure related to research activities performed in Norway. There are no 
unfulfilled conditions or contingencies attached to these grants. 

Significant accounting policies

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 from the provision of professional services is recognised on a 
percentage of completion basis in order to record revenues against incurred effort and expense.

Revenue from the sale of goods, including certain software licences, 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).

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.

Government grants

Government grants are recognised at their fair value where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be 
received and all attached conditions will be complied with. Government grants relating to costs are deferred and 
recognised in the statement of comprehensive income over the period necessary to match them with the costs 
that they are intended to compensate. Government grants received for which there are no future related costs 
are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income immediately.

44

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 20184. Profit from continuing operations

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

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

2017  
$’000

Note

Employee benefit expenses

Wages and salaries

Superannuation costs

Share-based payments and employee share plan

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

Software development costs

Total amortisation of non-current assets

10

11

11

Property and operating rental expenses

Minimum lease payments recognised as an operating lease expense

22

Other property-related expenses

Total property and operating rental expenses

Finance charges

Finance costs

Total finance costs

Net foreign exchange (gains)/losses included in other expenses

113,929

8,939

1,265

124,133

3,908

3,908

11,419

5,064

16,483

6,746

3,249

9,995

2,085

2,085 

(47)

80,393

6,112

852

87,357

3,015

3,015

5,425

3,943

9,368

4,955

2,374

7,329

43

43

919

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

5. Income tax

(a) Components of income tax expense:
Current tax

Deferred tax

(Over)/under provision in prior years

Total income tax expense

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

8,535

(284)

(119)

8,132

2017  
$’000

7,733

812

400

8,945

(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%

11,095

9,850

Add/(less) tax effect of:

Impact of tax rates on foreign subsidiaries

Research and development allowances

Non-deductible share-based payments

(Over)/under provision in prior years

Deferred tax not previously brought to account

Effect of tax rate change during the year in the United States

Amortisation of acquired intangibles

Other non-allowable items

Income tax expense attributable to profit

(c) Current tax payable
Current tax relates to the following:

Current tax liabilities

Opening balance

Liability from acquisition of subsidiary

Prior year (over)/under provision

Income tax expense

Income tax paid

Other

Total current tax payable

(271)

(611)

206

(119)

–

(1,164)

(3,055)

2,051

8,132

1,051

 505 

(119)

8,535

(6,776)

–

3,196

(469)

(842)

177

400

(154)

–

–

(17)

8,945

2,187

31

400

7,733

(9,321)

21

1,051

46

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018(d) Deferred tax
Deferred tax assets balance comprises:

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

Other payables

Employee benefits

Accruals

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:
Decrease/(increase) in deferred tax assets

Decrease in deferred tax liabilities

Increase from acquisition

(f) Deferred tax assets not brought to account (available tax losses)
Tax effect of capital losses

Tax effect of operating losses

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

2017  
$’000

950

156

1,957

998

4,061

942

1,380

2,499

–

4,821

(4,737)

(4,976)

(11,370)

(49)

(16,156)

(1,731)

–

(6,707)

(12,095)

(1,886)

760

9,449

(10,493)

(284)

847

1,984

2,831

(791)

1,897

(294)

812

847

878

1,725

Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of these losses. Realisation of the unrecognised tax losses, 
temporary differences and offsets is dependent on the future production of sufficient taxable profits in the relevant 
jurisdictions as well as continued compliance with regulatory requirements for availability.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

5. Income tax continued

Significant accounting policies

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. The tax rates and tax laws used to 
compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

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.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that 
it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset 
to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the 
extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax 
assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same 
taxation authority.

Tax consolidation

The Group is subject to income taxes in Australia and jurisdictions in which it has foreign operations. In some 
of these jurisdictions, namely Australia and the United States, 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. 
The head entity of the Australian tax consolidated group is Hansen Technologies Limited. 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.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 20186. 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 

Diluted earnings (cents) per share 

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

28,850

28,850

2017  
$’000

23,888

23,888

2018  
No. of Shares

2017  
No. of Shares

 195,541,345 

181,363,788

196,581,097 

184,262,852

2018  
Cents Per 
Share

 14.8 

 14.7 

2017  
Cents Per 
Share

13.2

13.0

Classification of securities as potential ordinary shares

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

Significant accounting policies

Earnings per share (EPS)

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Company 
by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.

Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Company by the 
weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year, plus the weighted average number of 
ordinary shares that would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

Section C: Working Capital and Operating Assets
This section describes the different components of our working capital supporting the operating liquidity 
of the Group, as well as the long-term tangible and intangible assets supporting the Group’s performance. 

7. Cash and cash equivalents

7(b)

4, 15(d)

4

Cash at bank and on hand

Interest bearing deposits

Total cash and cash equivalents

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

Bad debts recovered

Reclassification to intangibles from deferred tax

Employee share scheme

Net cash provided by operating activities before change in assets 
and liabilities
Changes in assets and liabilities adjusted for effects of purchase of 
controlled entities during the year:

Decrease/(increase) in trade receivables

(Increase)/decrease in sundry debtors and other assets

(Decrease)/increase in trade payables

(Decrease)/increase in other creditors and accruals

Increase/(decrease) in employee benefits provision

(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

Significant accounting policies

Cash and cash equivalents

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

 22,772 

 473 

 23,245 

2017  
$’000

15,011

2

15,013

28,850

23,888

(14)

43

20,391

1,130

(47)

(38)

(241)

135

12,383

721

568

–

–

131

50,166

37,734

9,131

(2,021)

(2,035)

(7,547)

3,055

(285)

1,641

52,105

(12,447)

1,762

1,181

3,817

(482)

791

(1,167)

31,189

23,245

15,013

 105,000 

 (27,031) 

 77,969 

30,000

–

30,000

18

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.

50

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 20188. Receivables

Current

Trade receivables

Less: provision for impairment

Sundry receivables

Total trade and other receivables 

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

36,741

(82)

36,659

595

37,254

2017  
$’000

37,083

–

37,083

602

37,685

As at 30 June 2018, trade receivables of $9,497,000 (2017: $9,409,000) 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  
2018  
$’000

27,178 

3,199 

2,052 

4,312 

36,741 

Provided  
2018  
$’000

(15)

(7)

(7)

(53)

(82) 

Gross  
2017  
$’000

27,674

4,799

1,470

3,140

37,083

Provided  
2017  
$’000

–

–

–

–

–

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.

Movements in the provision for impairment were:

Opening balance at 1 July

Movement for the year

Amounts written off

Closing balance at 30 June

Significant accounting policies

Trade receivables

2018  
$’000

2017  
$’000

–

82

–

82

31

–

(31)

–

Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the 
effective interest method less provision for impairment. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement between 
30 and 60 days. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off by reducing the carrying amount 
directly. An allowance account (provision for impairment of trade receivables) is made when there is objective 
evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. 

Impairment losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income within impairment expenses. 
When a trade receivable for which an impairment allowance had been recognised becomes uncollectible in 
a subsequent period, it is written off against the allowance account. 

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

9. Other current assets

Prepayments

Other assets

Accrued revenue

Total other current assets

10. Plant, equipment and leasehold improvements

Plant, equipment and leasehold improvements at cost

Accumulated depreciation

Total plant, equipment and leasehold improvements

Reconciliation

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

5,325

67

5,824

11,216

2017  
$’000
2,910

66

4,667

7,643

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

40,308

(29,754)

10,554

2017  
$’000
38,042

(29,130)

8,912

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

Significant accounting policies

Plant, equipment and leasehold improvements

Cost and valuation

Note

4

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

8,912

2,843

 2,533 

(106)

(3,908)

280

10,554

2017  
$’000

6,743

5,211

74

(51)

(3,015)

(50)

8,912

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

2018

2017

2.5 to 15 years

2.5 to 15 years

2.5 to 15 years

2.5 to 15 years

An item of property, plant and equipment initially recognised is derecognised upon disposal. Any gain or loss 
arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the 
carrying amount of the asset) is included in profit or loss when the asset is derecognised. 

The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are reviewed 
at each financial year end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 201811. Intangible assets

Goodwill at cost
Accumulated impairment

Net book amount of goodwill

Technology, trademarks and customer contracts at cost
Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Net book amount of technology, trademarks and customer contracts

Software development at cost
Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Net book amount of software development

Note

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

152,565
(1,573)
150,992

99,415
(28,196)
71,219

53,382
(32,153)
21,229

2017  
$’000

89,058
(1,562)
87,496

38,729
(16,391)
22,338

42,568
(26,923)
15,645

Total intangible assets

243,440

125,479

Reconciliation of goodwill at cost
Carrying amount at 1 July
Increase due to acquisition
Reclassification to intangibles from deferred tax
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
Customer contracts acquired during the year
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

24

24

4

4

89,058
57,270
241
5,996
152,565

(1,562)
(11)
(1,573)

38,729
55,571
–
5,115
99,415

(16,391)
(11,419)
(386)
(28,196)

42,568
10,027
787
53,382

(26,923)
(5,064)
(166)
(32,153)

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
(16,391)

35,141
7,750
(323)
42,568

(23,080)
(3,943)
100
(26,923)

53

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

11. Intangible assets continued

Significant accounting policies

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 24 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 is generally 5 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 is generally 5 years. Amortisation commences when the intangible asset 
is available for use. 

Other development expenditure is recognised as an expense when incurred.

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.

Critical accounting estimate and judgement

Capitalisation of research and development costs
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 the various 
billing software platforms in the 2018 year. Returns are expected to be derived from this investment over 
the coming year.

The assets’ residual values, useful lives and amortisation methods are reviewed and adjusted if appropriate 
at each financial year end. The estimation of useful lives of assets has been based on historical experience 
and expected product lifecycle, which could change significantly as a result of technological innovation.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018(a) Impairment test for goodwill

For impairment testing, the Group views that its past business combinations giving rise to goodwill on acquisition 
relate to synergistic opportunities for its billing solutions. Therefore, goodwill is allocated entirely to the Billing CGU, 
which is also an operating and reportable segment. 

The recoverable amount of the Billing CGU has been determined based on a value-in-use calculation using cash flow 
projections over a five-year period. Cash flows beyond the five-year forecast period are extrapolated using the estimated 
terminal growth rates. 

Key assumptions used for value-in-use calculations

The key assumptions for the Billing CGU supporting the disclosed recoverable value is as follows:

•  Profit before tax for the first year based on financial budgets approved by senior management;

•  Beyond the first year, profit before tax annual growth rate of 1.8% (2017: 3.0%);

•  A post-tax discount rate of 6.8% (2017: 12.0%); and

•  Terminal growth rate of 1.8% (2017: 2.0%) at the end of the forecast period.

Both the profit before tax growth rate beyond FY19 and the terminal growth rate ranges are derived from management’s 
best estimate of revenue and operating expenditure growth, taking into account changes in the industry, customer 
market prospects, future product developments and technological innovation. Profit before tax is then adjusted for 
amounts related to tax. 

Discount rate is based on the Group’s weighted average cost of capital. 

Results of impairment testing and sensitivity to changes in assumptions

Based on the Group’s impairment testing for 2018, there was no requirement to impair goodwill as the recoverable 
amount of the Billing CGU exceeds its carrying amount.

The Group has considered changes in key assumptions that it believes to be reasonably possible. For the Billing 
CGU, the recoverable amount exceeds the carrying amount when testing for reasonably possible changes in key 
assumptions and there is no reasonably possible change in a key assumption that would result in impairment.

Critical accounting estimate and judgement

Impairment of goodwill
The Group tests whether goodwill has been impaired on an annual basis. Management’s judgement is applied to 
identify the cash generating units (CGU). The recoverable amount of a cash generating unit (CGU) is determined 
based on value-in-use calculations which require the use of assumptions and discounting of future cash flows. 
These assumptions are based on best estimates at the time of performing the valuation. Cash flow projections 
do not include restructuring activities that the Group is not yet committed to or significant future investments 
that will enhance the performance of the assets of the CGU being tested. 

Goodwill is monitored by management at the level of operating segments identified in note 2. 

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.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

12. Payables

Trade payables

Other payables

Total payables

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

3,409

13,083

16,492

2017  
$’000

3,572

6,081

9,653

Significant accounting policies

Trade payables

Trade payables are initially recognised at their fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost and are 
not discounted. These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the 
end of financial year which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are paid in accordance with vendor 
terms, which are usually within 30 to 60 days of recognition. Trade and other payables are presented as current 
liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months after the reporting period.

13. Other operating provisions

Current

Lease and rental provisions

Other

Other – current

Carrying amount at beginning of year

Net (payments)/provisions made during the year

Carrying amount at end of year

Significant accounting policies

Provisions

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

2017  
$’000

358

113

471

504

(33)

471

379

125

504

296

208

504

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.

56

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018Section D: People
This section provides information about our employee benefit obligations, including annual leave, long service 
leave and post-employment benefits. It also includes details about our share plans and the compensation paid 
to key management personnel.

14. Employee benefits

Current employee benefits1

Non-current employee benefits2

Total employee benefits liability

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

 12,710 

 675 

 13,385 

2017  
$’000

9,618

678

10,296

1.  Included within current provisions in the statement of financial position.

2. Included within non-current provisions in the statement of financial position.

Employee benefits liability

Employee benefits liability represents amounts provided 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 

2018  
$’000

1,615

2017  
$’000

962

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.

57

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

14. Employee benefits continued

Significant accounting policies

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.

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.

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 employee’s 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.

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.

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. 

58

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 201815. Share-based payments
(a) 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

2018  
No. of Shares

2017  
No. of Shares

137,227

42,480

(64,949)

114,758

219,578

50,050

(132,401)

137,227

The consideration for the shares issued on 7 May 2018 was $4.24 (3 May 2017: $3.50).

The value of shares issued under the ESP that was recognised during the year, and any amounts of consideration 
provided by and due from eligible participants at balance sheet date, were:

Current receivables

Issued ordinary share capital

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

–

180

2017  
$’000

44

175

The market value of the Company’s ordinary shares closed at $3.15 on 30 June 2018 ($4.04 on 30 June 2017).

59

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

15. Share-based payments continued
(b) Employee Performance Rights Plan

The Employee Performance Rights Plan (the Plan) was approved by shareholders at the Company’s AGM on 
23 November 2017.

The maximum number of performance rights on issue under the Plan must not at any time exceed 5% of the total number 
of ordinary shares on issue at that time. The Board may issue performance rights under the Plan to any employee of 
the Company and its subsidiaries, including executive Directors, but excluding Non-Executive Directors, on invitation 
by the Board.

Performance rights will be issued free of charge, unless the Board determines otherwise. Each performance right is 
to subscribe for one ordinary share and, when issued, the shares will rank equally with other shares. The performance 
rights are not transferable. Quotation of the performance rights on the ASX will not be sought, but the Company will 
apply to the ASX for official quotation of shares issued on the vesting of performance rights. Performance rights may 
be granted subject to conditions specified by the Board, which must be satisfied before the performance rights are 
able to vest.

Unless the terms on which a performance right was offered specified otherwise, a performance right is immediately 
and automatically exercised at vesting date, subject to conditions attached to the performance right that must be 
satisfied. If an employee ceases employment with the Company during the performance period other than by way 
of dismissal or resignation (e.g. death, total and permanent disablement, redundancy, retrenchment or retirement 
with prior written consent of the Board), then the unvested performance rights will vest on a pro-rata basis according 
to the eligible period of time served up until the termination date. Where termination occurs by way of dismissal or 
resignation prior to the vesting of the performance rights, unvested rights may vest on a pro-rata according to the 
eligible period of time served up until the termination date at the Board’s discretion. The Directors have the discretion 
to vary the terms of the performance rights as deemed appropriate.

Performance right holders will not be entitled to participate in any new issue of securities in the Company unless the 
performance rights have vested 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, the number of shares which will be issued on the 
vesting of the performance right will be increased by the number of shares which the employee would have received 
if the performance right had vested before the record date for the bonus issue.

Performance rights issued and outstanding at 30 June 2018

Grant date

2 Jul 2017

Total

Vesting date1

31 Aug 2020

Fair value  
per right $

3.815

Rights  
granted

355,316

355,316

No. of rights at 
30/6/2018

355,316

355,316

1.  The vesting date for rights granted on 2 July 2017 is the date on which the Board notifies the executive that the rights 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.

No performance rights vested or lapsed during the financial year. No performance rights were issued and outstanding 
at 30 June 2017.

The weighted average contractual life of outstanding performance rights at the end of the financial year is 2.17 years 
(2017: nil). 

(c) Employee Share Option Plan

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.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018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. 

Movement of options during the year ended 30 June 2018:

Grant Date

2 July 2012

2 July 2013

2 July 2014

2 July 2015

Exercise Date

Expiry Date

2 July 2015

2 July 2017

2 July 2016

30 Sept 20181

2 July 2017

2 July 2019

2 July 2018

2 July 2020

22 December 2016

31 Aug 2019

22 December 2021

Total

Weighted average exercise price

Exercise 
Price  
$

No. of 
Options at 
Beg. of Year

Options 
Exercised or 
Lapsed

No. of 
Options at 
End of Year

0.92

0.92

1.30

2.67

3.59

40,000

(40,000)

–

295,000

(220,000)

75,000

875,000

(405,000)

470,000

1,000,000

1,323,730

–

–

1,000,000

1,323,730

3,533,730

(665,000)

2,868,730

$1.15

$2.82

1.  The original expiry date for this tranche of options was 2 July 2018. However, due to extraordinary circumstances, the remaining 75,000 options 
could not be exercised during the year. Therefore, the Board has exercised its discretion during the year to extend the expiry date for the 
remaining options to 30 September 2018. 

There were no new options issued during the 30 June 2018 financial year. 

Movement of options during the year ended 30 June 2017:

Grant  
Date

2 July 2012

2 July 2013

Exercise Date Expiry Date

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

2 July 2017

2 July 2019

2 July 2017

2 July 2020

Exercise 
Price  
$

0.92

0.92

1.06

1.11

1.16

No. of 
Options  
at Beg.  
of Year

220,000

795,000

350,000

350,000

350,000

1.30

875,000

2.67

1,000,000

Options 
Granted

Options 
Exercised 
or Lapsed

No. of 
Options  
at End  
of Year

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(180,000)

40,000

(500,000)

295,000

(350,000)

(350,000)

(350,000)

–

–

–

–

–

–

875,000

1,000,000

1,323,730

22 December 2016 31 Aug 2019

22 December 2021

3.59

–

1,323,7301

Total

3,940,000

1,323,730

(1,730,000) 3,533,730

Weighted average exercise price

$3.59

$1.05

$2.51

1.  Included in the options granted during the year is the issue of 535,714 indeterminate rights to Andrew Hansen related to his FY17 Long Term 
Incentive (LTI) plan, which was subject to shareholder approval at the Company’s Annual General Meeting in November 2017. Shareholder 
approval was obtained on 23 November 2017. The indeterminate rights were ultimately granted as share options with the same vesting 
conditions as other options granted on 22 December 2016. Any differences in the fair value of the share option between the original grant 
date by the Board and the date of shareholder approval is not material to remuneration awarded. 

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30 June 2018

15. Share-based payments continued
(c) Employee Share Option Plan continued

The weighted average fair value of options granted during the year was nil (2017: $3.815) as there were none issued 
during the year.

The weighted average share price for share options exercised during the period was $3.90 (2017: $4.45).

The weighted average remaining contractual life for share options outstanding at the end of the period was 2.47 years 
(2017: 3.11 years).

(d) Fair value of rights and options granted

(i) Fair value of performance rights granted – FY18

The assessed fair value at grant date of performance rights granted during the year ended 30 June 2018 was $3.80 
per TSR option and $3.83 per EPS options. The fair value of TSR performance rights 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 term of the performance rights, 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 performance rights and the correlations and volatilities of the peer group companies.

The model inputs for options granted during the year ended 30 June 2018 included: 

•  grant date: 2 July 2017

•  expected vesting date: 31 August 2020

•  measurement period: 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2020

•  share price at grant date: $4.04

•  expected price volatility of the company’s shares: 30% 

•  expected dividend yield: 1.75% 

•  risk-free interest rate: 1.91% 

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

(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.

For those options granted during the year ended 30 June 2017, the model inputs 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% 

•  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.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018Expenses arising from share-based payment transactions

Options issued under employee option plan (pre-FY17)

Options issued under employee option plan FY17 

Rights issued under employee performance rights plan FY18 

Note

2018  
$

152,597

525,079

451,844

2017  
$

209,011

512,231

–

7(a)

1,129,520

721,242

Significant accounting policies

Share-based payments

The Group operates equity-settled share-based payment employee share, options and rights 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, ending on the date on which the 
relevant employees become fully entitled to the award (the vesting date). 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, options and rights 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.

Critical accounting estimate and judgement

Share-based payments
The Group measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the 
equity instruments at the grant date. The fair value of options and rights is estimated on the grant date using 
an adjusted form of the Black Scholes Model. Estimating fair value for share-based payments requires significant 
assumptions such as determining the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model, including the expected 
life of the share option or performance right, volatility in the share price and dividend yield. 

16. Directors’ and executives’ compensation

Short-term employment benefits

Post-employment benefits

Share-based payments

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$

2017  
$

 3,553,465 

3,106,533

 159,772 

 726,664 

230,013

553,810

 4,439,901 

3,890,356

Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided in the Remuneration Report on pages 16 to 31. 

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

Section E: Capital and Financial Risk Management
This section explains our policies and procedures applied to manage our financing and capital structure, 
and the associated risks that we are exposed to. We manage our financial and capital structure to maximise 
shareholder return, maintain an optimal cost of capital and provide flexibility for strategic investments. 

17. Financial risk management
The consolidated entity is exposed to a variety of financial risks comprising:

a)  credit risk;

b) 

liquidity risk;

c)  market risk: 

i) interest rate risk;

ii) foreign exchange risk; and

d)  fair value measurements.

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

(a) Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the consolidated entity if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument 
fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the consolidated entity’s receivables from customers 
and investments in debt securities.

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 Group 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. Credit quality of a customer is assessed based on a variety of factors, 
including their credit ratings and financial position. Concentrations of credit risk on trade debtors (by industry) are 
with customers in the following industries: utilities 62% (2017: 43%), telecommunications 17% (2017: 32%), pay-TV 18% 
(2017: 23%), and other 3% (2017: 2%). 

The gross trade receivables balance at 30 June 2018 was $36,741,000 (2017: $37,083,000). The ageing analysis of trade 
and other receivables is provided in note 8. As the Group undertakes transactions with a large number of customers 
and regularly monitors payment in accordance with credit terms, the financial assets that are past due but not impaired, 
are expected to be received in accordance with the credit terms.

(b) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with its financial 
liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is 
to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when they are due, under both 
normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group’s reputation.

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’s borrowings are predominantly made up of a $105,000,000 multi-currency banking facility of which 
$27,031,000 has been drawn down (2017: $nil). Additionally, the Group has lease liabilities of $202,000 (2017: $291,000), 
which are due for repayment by January 2020. Trade creditors are due for repayment within six months.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018The contractual maturities of financial liabilities are as follows: 

Contractual cash flows $’000

Note

Less than  
6 months 6-12 months

1-2 years

2-3 years

12

18

12

18

16,492

55

–

16,547

9,653

49

–

9,702

–

57

–

57

–

51

–

51

–

90

27,031

27,121

–

106

–

106

–

–

–

–

–

85

–

85

Total 
carrying 
amount

16,492

202

27,031

43,725

9,653

291

–

9,944

Financial liabilities

2018

Trade and other payables

Lease liabilities

Secured borrowings

2017

Trade and other payables

Lease liabilities

Secured borrowings

(c) Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as foreign exchange rates, interest rates and equity prices, 
will affect the Group’s income or carrying value of its holdings of financial instruments as at the year end.

(i) 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

2018
Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables

Other current assets

Financial liabilities

Payables

Borrowings

2017
Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables

Other current assets

Financial liabilities

Payables

Borrowings

7

8

9

12

18

7

8

9

12

18

–

–

–

–

–

27,233

27,233

15,011

–

–

15,011

–

291

291

23,245

37,254

67

23,245

37,254

67

60,566

60,566

16,492

–

16,492

16,492

27,233

43,725

2

37,685

66

37,753

9,653

–

9,653

15,013

37,685

66

52,764

9,653

291

9,944

2.51

variable

0.95

variable

1.39

variable

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

17. Financial risk management continued
If interest rates had moved and been effective for the period, as illustrated in the table below, with all other variables 
held constant, pre-tax profit and post-tax equity1 would have been affected as follows:

Consolidated Entity

+1% (100 basis points)

-1% (100 basis points)

Pre-tax Profit 
Increase/(decrease) 
$’000

Post-tax Equity1 
Decrease/(increase) 
$’000

2018

(408)

408

2017

(2)

2

2018

285

(285)

2017

2

(2)

1.  Calculated net of the Australian corporate tax rate of 30% on pre-tax profit as most of our interest-bearing assets and liabilities are held 

in Australia. 

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.

(ii) Foreign exchange risk

Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because 
of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Group operates internationally and as such has exposure to foreign currency 
movements as part of its day-to-day operational activities. The Group is exposed to foreign currency risk on sales, 
purchases and foreign currency bank accounts that are denominated in a currency other than the functional currency 
of the Group, being the Australian dollar (AUD).

Overseas subsidiaries within the Group transact in different functional currencies. The effects of any exchange rate 
movements in respect to the net investment in foreign subsidiaries are recognised in the foreign currency translation 
reserve.

The Group has expanded its international operations substantially in recent years to the extent that in excess of 77% 
of its revenue is now earned in foreign currency designated transactions. The Group has a number of offices located 
internationally and more than 79% 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. In addition, the Group holds net borrowings in foreign currencies as part of the multi-currency facility 
agreement as disclosed in note 18, which have been designated as hedges of the net investments in the Group’s 
overseas subsidiaries. 

The Group’s primary foreign currency exposure is to the USD and GBP exchange rates. Due to the Group’s risk 
management strategy in mitigating foreign currency exposure risk, as described above, any changes in foreign currency 
rates would be limited to the risk on revaluation of foreign currency denominated borrowings and bank balances in the 
Group at market rates at balance sheet date. Any gains or losses on revaluation are deferred to the foreign currency 
translation reserve in equity. 

Sensitivity to foreign currency exchange rate movements due to the translation of foreign currency borrowings 
and bank balances held at the end of the financial year at spot rates is as follows:

Consolidated Entity

+10% 

-10% 

Equity1 
Increase/(decrease) 
$’000

USD

GBP

2018

639

(639)

2017

(825)

825

2018

379

(379)

2017

(149)

149

1.  Represents the effect of hypothetical foreign exchange movements on the Group’s foreign currency translation reserves, which is classified as 

equity in the statement of financial position. 

The Group’s exposure to foreign currency changes for all other currencies is not material.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018Significant accounting policies

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 of the Group 
are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Group’s functional and presentation currency.

Foreign currency transactions and balances

Transactions in foreign currencies of entities within the consolidated Group are translated into its 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 in profit or loss and 
presented in the statement of comprehensive income for the financial year.

(d) Fair value measurements

Due to their short-term nature, the fair value of receivables and payables approximates their carrying amounts as 
disclosed in the consolidated statement of financial position and notes to the consolidated financial statements.

At 30 June 2018 and 30 June 2017, there are no assets or liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis.

18. Borrowings

Current

Secured

Lease liability

Non-current

Secured

Term facility

Lease liability

Note

22

22

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

2017  
$’000

112

112

 27,031 

90

 27,121 

101

101

–

190

190

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

The Company has a secured A$105,000,000 multi-currency facility with its external bankers to provide additional funding 
as required for acquisitions and general corporate purposes. This facility was extended on 25 June 2018 to expire on 
7 July 2020, and will be subject to renewal upon negotiation with its external bankers. 

The facility is secured by 85% of Group assets. As at 30 June 2018, the remaining unutilised portion of the facility 
is A$77,969,000.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

18. Borrowings continued
Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities

Opening balance at 1 July

Cash flows from financing activities

Net repayment of borrowings

Cash flows from non-financing activities

Acquisition of subsidiary’s borrowings1

Non-cash changes

Effect of foreign exchange affecting profit and loss

Closing balance at 30 June2

Note

2018  
$’000

291

2017  
$’000

387

(4,503) 

(96)

24

29,703

 1,742 

 27,233 

–

–

291

1.  This has been repaid in full during the financial year. The repayment is included in the net repayment of borrowings amount. 

2. Represents long-term facility borrowings of $27,031,000 (2017: nil) and finance liabilities of $202,000 (2017: $291,000).

Hedge of net investments in foreign operations

Included in borrowings at 30 June 2018 are two borrowings of US$7,000,000 and GBP £12,500,000 drawn down 
as part of the A$105,000,000 multi-currency facility. These foreign currency-denominated borrowings have been 
designated as a hedge of the net investments in the Group’s subsidiaries in the United States and the United Kingdom. 
The borrowings are being used to hedge the Group’s exposure to the US$ and GBP foreign exchange risk on these 
investments. Gains or losses on the retranslation of the borrowings are transferred to other comprehensive income 
to offset any gains or losses on translation of the net investments in the subsidiaries. There is no ineffectiveness in 
the years ended 30 June 2018 and 2017.

Significant accounting policies

Loans and borrowings

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings are initially recognised as financial liabilities at fair value net of directly 
attributable transaction costs. After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently 
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate (EIR) method. Gains and losses are recognised in 
profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the EIR amortisation process. 

Borrowings are classified as non-current liabilities except for those that mature in less than 12 months from the 
reporting date, which are classified as current liabilities.

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.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018 
19. Contributed capital
(a) Issued and paid up capital

Ordinary shares, fully paid

The ordinary shares have no par value in accordance with the Corporations Act (2001).

(b) Movements in shares on issue

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

136,896

2017  
$’000

85,350

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

Shares issued from institutional placement

Share purchase plan offer

Consolidated Entity

Consolidated Entity

2018 
No. of Shares

181,960,344

373,802

42,480

665,000

–

10,810,810

 2,795,794 

2018 
$’000

2017 
No. of Shares

85,350

 1,370 

 180 

 766 

–

 38,959 

 10,271 

178,914,061

344,943

50,050

1,730,000

921,290

–

–

2017 
$’000

78,650

1,325

175

1,791

3,409

–

–

Balance at end of the financial year

196,648,230

136,896

181,960,344

85,350

(c) Rights of each type of share

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) 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, 
sell assets to reduce debt or a combination of these activities. 

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

20. Dividends
A regular dividend of 3 cents per share and a special dividend of 1 cent per share has been declared. This final dividend 
of 4 cents per share, fully franked, was announced to the market on 17 August 2018. The amount declared has not been 
recognised as a liability in the accounts of Hansen Technologies Ltd as at 30 June 2018.

Dividends provided for or paid during the year

3 cent per share final dividend paid 30 September 2017 – fully franked

4 cent per share final dividend paid 30 September 20161 – fully franked

3 cent per share interim dividend paid 29 March 2018 – fully franked

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

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

2017  
$’000

5,874

5,888

11,762

7,252

5,450

12,702

Proposed dividend not recognised at the end of the year

7,865

5,874

Dividends franking account

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

3,125

4,482

1.  The final dividend paid of 4 cents per share, franked to 4 cents, comprised of a regular dividend of 3 cents per share, together with a special 

dividend of 1 cent per share.

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.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 201821. Reserves and retained earnings

Foreign currency translation reserve

Options granted reserve

Retained earnings

(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.

Movements in reserve

Balance at beginning of year

Value of options expensed during the year

Balance at end of year

(c) Retained earnings
Balance at beginning of year

Dividends paid during the year

Net profit attributable to members of Hansen Technologies Ltd

Balance at end of year

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

16,739

3,102

73,186

2017  
$’000

8,196

1,972

56,098

Note

21(a)

21(b)

21(c)

8,196

10,167

8,543

16,739

(1,971)

8,196

1,972

1,130

3,102

56,098

(11,762)

28,850

73,186

1,251

721

1,972

44,912

(12,702)

23,888

56,098

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

22. Commitments and contingencies

Operating leases (non-cancellable):
Not later than one year
Later than one year and not later than five years
Later than five years

Future minimum rentals payable 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 payments

Lease liabilities provided for in the financial statements:
Current
Non-current

Total lease liabilities

Operating leases (non-cancellable)

Note

18
18

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$’000

5,451
13,228
1,163
19,842

121
92
213
(11)
202

112
90
202

2017  
$’000

4,977
11,798
2,625
19,400

114
202
316
(25)
291

101
190
291

The Group leases property, vehicles and other IT equipment 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 property lease agreements require the minimum lease payments 
to be increased by CPI per annum.

Finance lease commitments

The Group leases certain IT equipment under a finance lease expiring in two years. At the end of the lease term, 
the Group has the option to return the assets to the lessor or to renew the lease agreements.

Contingent assets and liabilities

The Group does not have any contingent assets or liabilities as at 30 June 2018. 

Significant accounting policies

Leases
The determination of whether an arrangement is (or contains) a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement 
at the inception of the lease. The arrangement is, or contains, a lease if fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent 
on the use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset (or assets), even if 
that asset is (or those assets are) not explicitly specified in an arrangement.

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.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018Section F: Group Structure
This section provides information about our structure and how this impacts the Group’s results as a whole, 
including parent entity information and any business acquisitions that impacted the Group’s financial position 
and performance. 

23. Parent entity information
Summarised presentation of the parent Company, Hansen Technologies Limited’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

Foreign currency translation reserve

Total equity

(b) Summarised statement of comprehensive income
Profit for the year

Total comprehensive income for the year

Parent Entity

2018  
$’000

2017  
$’000

740

175,748

176,488

1,532

27,065

28,597

1,274

95,309

96,583

1,077

–

1,077

147,891

95,506

136,894

85,350

9,175

2,812

(990)

8,184

1,972

–

147,891

95,506

12,753

12,753

12,887

12,887

A dividend was paid from Hansen Corporation Pty Limited to Hansen Technologies Limited of $14,000,000 during 
the financial year.

(c) Parent entity guarantees

Hansen Technologies Limited, being the parent entity, has entered into a guarantee in regard to the loan facility (refer 
note 18). In addition, there are cross guarantees given by Hansen Technologies Limited and Hansen Corporation Pty 
Limited as described in note 27. No deficiencies of assets exist in any of these companies. 

Significant accounting policies

Parent Company financial information
The financial information for the parent Company has been prepared on the same basis as the Group 
consolidated financial statements, except as set out below:

Investments in subsidiaries 
Investments in subsidiaries are accounted at cost. Dividends received from subsidiaries are recognised in the 
parent entity’s income statement when its right to receive the dividend is established.

Where the parent Company has provided financial guarantees in relation to loans and payables of subsidiaries 
for no compensation, the fair value of these guarantees is accounted for as contributions and recognised as part 
of the cost of the investment. 

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30 June 2018

24. Business combinations
Acquisition of Enoro Holdings AS

The Company’s subsidiary, Hansen Holdings Europe Limited, acquired 100% of the share capital of Enoro Holding 
AS and its controlled entities (Enoro) with effect from 1 July 2017. Enoro is the market-leading provider of Customer 
Information Systems and Meter Data Management systems for the energy sector in the Nordic region. The acquisition 
further expands the Company’s energy footprint into a number of European countries including Norway, Sweden, 
Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland and Austria, and positions the Company to support further deregulation  
of the energy markets across Eastern Europe.

Details of the purchase consideration:

Cash paid

Total purchase consideration

The fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired as at the date of acquisition were:

Assets acquired:

Receivables

Plant and equipment

Total assets acquired

Liabilities acquired:

Payables

Accruals

Borrowings

Provisions

Deferred income

Deferred tax liability

Current tax liability

Total liabilities acquired

Net identifiable liabilities acquired

Add: 

Technology

Customer contracts

Deferred tax liability

Goodwill arising on acquisition

Total purchase consideration, net of cash acquired

$’000

70,246

70,246

Fair value  
$’000

10,215

2,535

12,750

1,572

2,740

29,703

7,731

7,855

1,435

505

51,541

(38,791)

17,342

38,229

(9,058)

57,270

64,992

Goodwill arose on the acquisition of Enoro 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. 

As at 30 June 2018, the Group has completed the fair value assessment on the net assets acquired. There have been 
no significant changes to the fair value assessment presented in the financial statements since the half year ended 
31 December 2017.

(a) Transaction costs

Transaction costs of $677,663 were incurred in relation to the acquisition. These costs are included with ‘Other Expenses’ 
in the Group’s consolidated statement of comprehensive income. 

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018(b) Contribution since acquisition

Since the acquisition date of 1 July 2017, which is the beginning of the reporting period, Enoro has contributed total 
revenue of $57,687,000 and a profit after tax of $3,444,986, which is included within the Group’s consolidated results.

(c) Analysis of cash flows on acquisition

Outflow of cash to acquire subsidiary, net of cash acquired

Cash consideration

Less: Cash balance acquired

Net cash outflow – investing activities

Significant accounting policies

Business combinations

$’000

70,246

(5,254)

64,992

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.

Critical accounting estimate and judgement

Business combinations
The Group is required to determine the acquisition date and fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired, 
including intangible assets such as brands, customer relationships, software and liabilities assumed. The estimated 
useful lives of the acquired amortisable assets, the identification of intangibles and the determination of the 
indefinite or finite useful lives of intangible assets acquired are assessed based on management judgement. 
The Group reassesses the fair value of net assets acquired a year after the acquisition date and judgement is 
required to ensure that any adjustments made reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances 
that existed as of the acquisition date. The adjustments made to fair value of net assets are retrospective in 
nature and have an impact on goodwill recognised on acquisition.

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30 June 2018

Section G: Other Disclosures
This section includes other disclosures not included in the other sections, for example our auditor’s 
remuneration, related parties, impact of new accounting standards not yet effective and subsequent events. 

25. Related party disclosures
(a) The Group’s consolidated financial statements include the financial statements  
of Hansen Technologies Limited and its controlled entities:

Ordinary Share  
Consolidated  
Entity Interest

Note

Country of 
Incorporation

2018  
%

2017 
%

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

China

Denmark

India

New Zealand

Singapore

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

United States

United States

United States

United States

United States

Vietnam

Norway

Norway

Sweden

Finland

Finland

Finland

Finland

Netherlands

Switzerland

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

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

– 

Name

Parent entity

Hansen Technologies Limited

Subsidiaries of Hansen Technologies Limited

Hansen Corporation Pty Limited

Hansen Corporation Investments Pty Limited

Hansen Holdings (Asia) Pty Limited

Utilisoft Pty Limited

Hansen Technologies (Shanghai) Company Limited

Hansen Technologies Denmark A/S

Hansen Customer Support India Private Limited

Hansen New Zealand Limited

Hantech Singapore Pte Limited

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.

Hansen Technologies Vietnam LLC

1

Enoro Holding AS

Enoro AS

Enoro AB

Enoro CIS Finland Oy

Enoro Oy

PEP Finland Oy

Enercube Oy Finland Filial

Enoro B.V.

Enoro AG

1.  Established and registered on 7 November 2017 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group. 

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018Significant accounting policies

Foreign subsidiaries

Subsidiaries that have a functional currency different to the presentation currency of the 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.

(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

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$

2017  
$

1,373,421

1,314,045

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30 June 2018

26. Auditor’s remuneration
The auditor of the Group for the year ended 30 June 2018 is RSM Australia Partners (30 June 2017: Pitcher Partners).

(a) Amounts paid and payable to RSM Australia Partners 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 RSM Australia Partners

(b) Amounts paid and payable to related practices of RSM Australia Partners for:

(i)  Audit and other assurance services

–   an audit and/or review of the Financial Report of the overseas entities  

in the consolidated entity

(ii) Other non-audit services

–  taxation services

–  compliance services

Total remuneration of network firms of the auditor

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

(i)  Audit and other assurance services

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

and any other entities in the consolidated entity

(ii) Other non-audit services

–  taxation services

–  compliance services

Total remuneration of non-related auditors

Total auditors’ remuneration

Consolidated Entity

2018  
$

2017  
$

303,430

–

–

–

303,430

–

–

–

–

–

202,317

37,588

13,493

3,034

16,527

218,844

10,679

174,567

185,246

222,834

284,148

547,564

–

8,302

8,302

292,450

814,724

49,776

132,801

182,577

730,142

952,976

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27. Deed of cross guarantee
Hansen Technologies Limited and Hansen Corporation Pty Limited are parties to a deed of cross guarantee under 
which each company guarantees the debts of the other. 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 2018 of the 
closed group consisting of Hansen Technologies Limited and Hansen Corporation Pty Limited (the Closed Group).

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

2018  
$’000

 48,734 

 19,354 

 68,088 

 (27,374)

 (1,305)

 (2,808)

 (2,871)

 (1,037)

 (1,902)

 (1,688)

 (1,199)

 (684)

 (919)

 (772)

 (567)

 (43,126)

24,962

(4,167)

20,795

2017  
$’000

41,510

12,332

53,842

(26,641)

(1,310)

(2,559)

(2,306)

(261)

(1,019)

(2,399)

(1,249)

(690)

(605)

(33)

(2,205)

(41,277)

12,565

(3,315)

9,250

–

–

–

–

Total comprehensive income for the year 

20,795

9,250

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

27. 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 2018 of the Closed Group:

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

Borrowings

Other non-current liabilities

Provisions

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

2018  
$’000

 4,577 

 6,659 

 3,256 

 – 

 14,492 

 3,371 

 22,503 

 180,190 

 2,953 

 209,017 

2017  
$’000

4,214

9,227

1,128

1,992

16,561

3,789

21,297

87,523

3,323

115,932

 223,509 

132,493

 3,809 

 73 

 5,739 

 6,158 

 15,779 

 2,555 

 27,031 

 15,131 

 173 

 44,890 

3,511

–

5,898

6,984

16,393

2,064

–

8,937

195

11,196

 60,669 

27,589

162,840

104,904

(c) Summary of movements in consolidated retained earnings of the Closed Group

Share capital

Other reserves

Options granted reserve

Retained earnings

Total equity

80

2018  
$’000

 136,895 

 (4,491)

 3,103 

 27,333 

2017  
$’000

85,350

(3,475)

1,974

21,055

 162,840 

104,904

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 201828. New and amended accounting standards and interpretations
(a) Adoption of new and amended accounting standards that are first operative at 30 June 2018

The Group has adopted the following amendments to the accounting standards, applicable and effective for the 
financial year beginning 1 July 2017:

•  AASB 2016-1 Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses

•  AASB 2016-2 Disclosure Initiative: Amendments to AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows

•  AASB 2017-2 Annual Improvements 2014-2016 Cycle

For AASB 2016-2, the Group has made additional disclosure in note 18 for changes in financial liabilities arising from 
cash flows and non-cash changes. 

These amendments do not have any material impact on the Group’s financial results or financial position.

(b) Accounting standards and interpretations issued but not operative at 30 June 2018

The following new and revised accounting standards and interpretations have been issued by the Australian 
Accounting Standards Board at the reporting date, which are considered relevant to the Group but are not yet 
effective. The Directors’ assessment of the impact of these standards and interpretations is set out below:

(i) AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers

The new revenue standard will supersede all current revenue recognition requirements under Australian Accounting 
Standards. Under AASB 15, the core principle is that an entity recognises revenue when control of the promised goods 
or services transfer to the customer at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be 
entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In addition, the presentation and disclosure requirements in AASB 15 
are more detailed than those under current Australian Accounting Standards. 

Group’s assessment performed to date

During the year, management of the Group has undertaken significant analysis to assess the impact of the new standard, 
and has shared its findings to date with the Board and external auditors on a regular basis. Work to date has focused 
on identifying the Group’s major revenue streams and operations to further understand the nature of its contractual 
arrangements. The Group focused the assessment on the following revenue streams, which comprise over 99% of total 
revenues for the year:

•  Billing system licence fees; 

•  Implementation and customisation services; and

•  Ongoing customer support and maintenance.

A representative sample of contracts across the Group’s various geographies, operational segments and different billing 
solutions was reviewed and assessed against the requirements of the new standard to understand the areas that are 
expected to have the greatest potential risk of impact and to identify any resulting differences from existing Group 
accounting policies. The Group is currently in the process of updating accounting policies, internal and regulatory 
reporting requirements, and associated business processes and controls to support compliance with the new accounting 
standard across the Group.

The Group will first apply AASB 15 on 1 July 2018 and will first report under the new standard in the 30 June 2019 annual 
financial report. The Group will adopt the modified retrospective approach on transition, where the cumulative effect 
of initially applying the standard will be recognised as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings on 
1 July 2018. In determining the expected financial impact, the Group will also use the practical expedient available 
in the new standard and apply AASB 15 only to contracts that are not completed at 1 July 2018. 

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30 June 2018

28. New and amended accounting standards and interpretations continued
The most significant differences to existing Group accounting policies that the Group has identified that will result 
in a financial impact on adoption of the new standard are as follows:

Timing of licence revenue recognition

A significant amount of the Group’s customer contracts includes fees for software licences associated with the billing 
solution provided to the customer on customer-specific premises. The nature of the licence fee structures varies by 
customer and billing solution. AASB 15 provides new guidance related to licences of intellectual property, and the timing 
of revenue recognition associated with licences is dependent on the nature of the licence granted to the customer. 

Some of the Group’s arrangements are structured such that the customer receives substantially all the benefits from 
the licence at the point in time at which the licence is delivered to the customer. For some of our pay-TV and utilities 
contracts, the fees associated with the licence will be recognised as revenue earlier in the contractual period, whereas 
under existing Group accounting policies these fees were recognised evenly over the remaining contractual period. 
We expect that this will result in an increase to the opening retained earnings balance by approximately $2 million 
at 1 July 2018. 

In some of the Group’s other contracts, the amount of consideration that the Group is entitled to is dependent on the 
number of the customer’s users processed by the billing solution. The new standard provides an exception for licences 
that are dependent on the customer’s subsequent usage of the licence. For these contracts, this will not result in 
a change in the timing and pattern of revenue recognition as the Group currently recognises revenue when the 
customer’s subsequent usage is known. Therefore, there will not be any financial impact under the new standard. 

Implementation and customisation services

The Group provides various configuration, implementation, customisation and other professional services that the 
customer is contracted to receive as part of the overall the billing solution. AASB 15 provides guidance in determining 
whether these services are distinct services provided in the contract, and the timing in which revenue is to be recognised 
for these services. This will result in changes to the Group’s existing accounting policies in identifying whether the 
services provided are highly interrelated or integrated with the Group’s provision of the associated software licence. 
The Group’s assessment exercise has identified a few customer contracts where it was determined that the services 
and licence represent a single performance obligation, resulting in earlier revenue recognition of the licence component. 
However, the financial impact is not material to account as an adjustment to opening retained earnings on 1 July 2018 
as most of these contracts with a single performance obligation were completed prior to adoption of AASB 15. If the 
Group adopted the new standard for the current financial year, the financial impact to revenues and contract assets 
would be captured by the changes to the recognition of licence fees. As such, the overall impact would not be material. 

(ii) AASB 9 Financial Instruments

The new financial instruments standard replaces AASB 139 and addresses the classification, measurement and 
derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities. It also addresses the new hedge accounting requirements, 
including changes to hedge effectiveness testing, treatment of hedging costs and risk components that can be hedged. 

The standard also introduces a new expected loss impairment model that will require entities to account for expected 
credit losses at the time of recognising the asset. 

Group’s assessment performed to date

During the year, management of the Group has reviewed all financial assets and liabilities, including any financial risk 
management arrangements the Group has in place, as well as the Group’s provisioning methodology. As a result of 
the Group’s assessment, the Group has not identified any significant or material impacts to its accounting policies. 

There will be no change to the recognition and measurement of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities under the 
new classification model in AASB 9.

The Group already applies a provisioning methodology to its trade and other receivables, similar to the requirements 
of the simplified expected credit losses model in AASB 9. Whilst the expected credit losses model requires an estimate of 
forward-looking credit losses, the Group has assessed that its impact is not material. 

Whilst hedge accounting requirements have been revised under AASB 9, no material changes to the Group’s hedge 
accounting policies have been identified. 

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018The Group will first apply AASB 9 on 1 July 2018 and will first report under the new standard in the 30 June 2019 annual 
financial report. The Group will not restate comparative information. 

Increased disclosures may be required in the financial statements. The Group’s assessment of the potential accounting, 
disclosure and financial impacts on adoption of the standard will continue up to the date of application.

(iii) AASB 16 Leases

The new leases standard replaces AASB 117 and will result in almost all leases being recognised on the balance sheet, 
as the distinction between operating and finance leases is removed. The new standard requires the recognition of an 
asset (the right to use the leased item) and a financial liability reflecting future lease payments. The only exceptions 
are short-term and low-value leases. A lessee measures right-of-use assets similarly to other non-financial assets and 
lease liabilities similar to other financial liabilities.

Group’s assessment performed to date

The Group has not commenced assessment of the impact of AASB 16. It is expected any assessment will require a review 
of its current lease agreements and other contracts to assess if there are any embedded operating lease terms. 

As at 30 June 2018, the Group has non-cancellable operating lease commitments of $19,842,000 (refer to note 22). 
Under AASB 16, the present value of these commitments would potentially be shown as a liability on the balance sheet 
together with an asset representing its right-of-use. Ongoing lease payments currently presented as an operating expense 
will be split between depreciation and interest expense. However, the Group has not yet determined to what extent 
the present value of these commitments will result in the recognition of an asset and a liability for future payments, 
and its associated quantitative impact to profit and loss. 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. 

As a result, the Standard is expected to change EBITDA, but will not materially impact the Group’s consolidated net 
profit after tax. 

The Group will first apply AASB 16 on 1 July 2019 and will first report under the new standard in the 30 June 2020 
annual financial report. The Group has not yet determined its transition approach on adoption of AASB 16. 

(iv) AASB Interpretation 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration

The Interpretation clarifies that in determining the spot exchange rate to use on initial recognition of the related asset, 
expense or income (or part of it) on the derecognition of a non-monetary asset or non-monetary liability relating to 
advance consideration, the date of the transaction is the date on which an entity initially recognises the non-monetary 
asset or non-monetary liability arising from the advance consideration. If there are multiple payments or receipts in 
advance, then the entity must determine a date of the transaction for each payment or receipt of advance consideration.

Group’s assessment performed to date

The Group has assessed this Interpretation and does not believe that the impact will be material. The Group will first 
apply AASB Interpretation 22 on 1 July 2018.

(v) AASB Interpretation 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments

The Interpretation clarifies the application of the recognition and measurement criteria in AASB 112 Income Taxes 
when there is uncertainty over income tax treatment. The Interpretation requires the Group to assess its provisions 
for uncertain tax positions based on either a probability-weighted average approach for tax issues in which there are a 
wide range of possible outcomes, or the most likely amount approach for tax issues in which there is a binary outcome.

Group’s assessment performed to date

The Group has performed a preliminary assessment of the requirements of this Interpretation. Whilst the Group 
operates in multiple tax jurisdictions globally, the Group does not believe that its impact will be material. The Group 
will first apply AASB Interpretation 23 on 1 July 2019.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
30 June 2018

28. New and amended accounting standards and interpretations continued
(vi) Amendments to the Conceptual Framework

The IASB has issued amendments to accounting standards to apply the new definition and recognition criteria to 
assets and liabilities, and introduces new concepts regarding the measurement, presentation and disclosure and 
derecognition of assets and liabilities. The IASB’s effective date for the amendments to the Conceptual Framework is 
for entities with annual periods commencing after 1 January 2020.

Group’s assessment performed to date

The Group has not commenced assessment of the impact of the amendments to the Conceptual Framework. It is 
not yet known when the Group will first apply the amendments as the AASB has yet to issue the revised Conceptual 
Framework for adoption by Australian entities.

(vii) Other pronouncements and accounting standards

Other recently issued standards and interpretations have been issued at the reporting date but are not yet effective. 
The Group has not yet completed the assessment of the impact of these standards and interpretations. However, the 
Group does not expect other recently issued accounting standards and interpretations to have a material impact on 
the Group’s consolidated results, financial position or cash flows upon adoption.

29. Subsequent events
Please refer to note 20 for the final dividend recommended by the Directors, to be paid on 27 September 2018. 

There has been no other matter or circumstance that has arisen since 30 June 2018 that has significantly affected 
or may significantly affect:

(i)  the operations, in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2018, of the Group; or

(ii)  the results of those operations; or

(iii) the state of affairs, in financial years subsequent to 30 June 2018, of the Group.

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

The Directors declare that the financial statements and notes set out on pages 34 to 84, 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 of the Group 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 2018 and of its performance 

for the year ended on that date.

In the Directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that Hansen Technologies Limited 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 27 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 27.

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 2018.

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

David Trude 
Director 

Andrew Hansen 
Director

Melbourne 
16 August 2018

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 
To the Members of Hansen Technologies Ltd

RSM Australia Partners 

Level 21, 55 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 
PO Box 248 Collins Street West VIC 8007 

T +61 (0) 3 9286 8000 
F +61 (0) 3 9286 8199 

www.rsm.com.au 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT  
To the Members of Hansen Technologies Limited 

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Hansen Technologies Limited (the Company) and its controlled entities 
(the  Group),  which  comprises  the  consolidated  statement  of  financial  position  as  at  30 June  2018,  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 2018 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. 

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Key Audit Matter 

How our audit addressed this matter 

Recognition of Revenue 

Refer to Note 3 in the financial statements 

Revenue recognition was considered a key audit matter, as it 
is complex and involves significant management judgements. 

Our audit procedures in relation to the recognition of revenue 
included: 

The Group’s revenue is primarily derived from the provision 
of billing solution services to customers, maintenance and 
support, and licences. Revenue determined for some of the 
service contracts is based on stage of completion, calculated 
on the proportion of total costs incurred at the reporting date 
compared to management’s estimation of the total costs of 
the contract. 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Assessing whether the Group’s revenue recognition 
policies were in compliance with Australian 
Accounting Standards; 

Evaluating and testing the operating effectiveness 
of management’s controls related to revenue 
recognition; 

For a sample of revenue transactions, 
substantiating transactions by agreeing to 
supporting documentation, including contracts with 
customers; 

For a sample of revenue transactions that were 
recognised on a percentage of completion basis, 
our testing included: 
– 

Agreeing  the  contract  price  and  variations  to 
customer contracts;  
Assessing management’s  estimate of costs to 
complete; and 
Assessing  whether  the  project  was  within 
budgeted margin. 

– 

– 

Reviewing sales transactions before and after year-
end to ensure that revenue was recognised in the 
correct period; and 

Reviewing large or unusual transactions during the 
financial year. 

Impairment of Intangible Assets 

Refer to Note 11 in the financial statements

The Group has net book value goodwill of $151 million in 
respect of acquisitions of subsidiaries as at 30 June 2018.  
We identified this area as a Key Audit Matter due to the size 
of the goodwill balance, and because the directors’ 
assessment of the ‘value in use’ of the cash generating unit 
(“CGU”) involves significant judgements about the future 
underlying cash flows of the business, discount rates and 
terminal growth applied. 

For the year ended 30 June 2018 management have 
performed an impairment assessment over the goodwill 
balance by: 

• 

calculating the value in use for the CGU using a 
discounted cash flow model. The model used cash 
flows (revenues, expenses and capital expenditure) 
for the CGU for 5 years, with a terminal growth rate 
applied to the 5th year. The cash flows were then 
discounted to net present value using the 
Company’s weighted average cost of capital 
(WACC); and 

• 

comparing the resulting value in use of the CGU to 
its respective book value. 

Management also performed a sensitivity analysis over the 
value in use calculations, by varying the WACC and other 
assumptions. 

Our audit procedures in relation to management’s 
impairment assessment involved the assistance of our 
Corporate Finance team where required, and included: 

• 

• 
• 

• 

Assessing management’s determination that the 
goodwill should be allocated to a single CGU based 
on the nature of the Group’s business and the 
manner in which results are monitored and reported 

Assessing the valuation methodology used; 

Challenging the reasonableness of key 
assumptions, including the cash flow projections, 
exchange rates, discount rates, and sensitivities 
used; and 

Checking the mathematical accuracy of the cash 
flow model, and reconciling input data to supporting 
evidence, such as approved budgets and 
considering the reasonableness of these budgets. 

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT CONTINUED
To the Members of Hansen Technologies Ltd

Key Audit Matter 

How our audit addressed this matter 

Capitalisation of Software Development Costs 
Refer to Note 11 in the financial statements

At 30 June 2018, the Group’s balance sheet includes 
capitalised software development costs of $21.2 million, of 
which $10.0 million has been capitalised during the financial 
year. 

The calculation of the software development costs involves 
significant judgement in respect of factors such as, 
probability of future economic benefits and accuracy of inputs 
such as wage rate and overhead calculations. 

We identified this as a key audit matter due to the judgement 
involved in capitalising software development costs, in 
particular when capitalising wages and overheads. 

Acquisition of Enoro Holdings AS 
Refer to Note 24 in the financial statements 

During the year the Group acquired Enoro Holdings AS 
(“Enoro”) for a gross purchase consideration of $70.246 
million. Management consider this to be a significant 
acquisition for the Group. 

This was considered a key audit matter as the accounting for 
this transaction is complex and involves significant 
judgement in applying the accounting standards.  This 
includes determining the fair value of acquired assets and 
liabilities, in particular determining separately the identifiable 
intangible assets such as customer contracts and the 
goodwill on acquisition. 

Our audit procedures in relation to capitalised research and 
development included: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Assessing the appropriateness of the group policy 
for capitalisation of software development costs is in 
accordance with the accounting standards. 

For a sample of projects that had been capitalised 
during the year; 
– 

Challenging  management  on  the  basis  for 
capitalisation and expected future benefits; 
Substantiating wage rates used in capitalisation 
to  payroll  details  of  employees 
the 
development team; and 
Agreeing overhead allocation of fixed costs; 

– 

– 

in 

Reviewing projects for any indicators of impairment; 

For a sample of projects previously capitalised, 
reviewing sales of products during the year to 
ensure no indicators of impairment; and 

Testing the mathematical accuracy of the 
amortisation of previously capitalised amounts in 
line with the Group Policy. 

Our audit procedures in relation to the acquisition of Enoro 
included: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Reviewing the sale and purchase agreements to 
understand the key terms and conditions; 

Substantiating the purchase consideration to the 
signed purchase agreements and to bank 
statements; 

Evaluating 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; 

Assessing the consolidated entity’s determination of 
the fair value of the remaining assets and liabilities, 
having regard to the completeness of assets and 
liabilities identified 

In conjunction with our Corporate Finance team, 
evaluating the work of the independent expert in 
respect of the purchase price allocation, including 
the identifiable intangible assets and the goodwill on 
acquisition; 

Assessing the adequacy of the Group’s disclosures 
in respect of business acquisitions. 

Other Information  
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 2018, but does not include the financial report and the 
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.  

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

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

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

In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the 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 have no realistic 
alternative but to do so.  

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

A  further  description  of  our  responsibilities  for  the  audit  of  the  financial  report  is  located  at  the  Auditing  and 
Assurance Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf. 
This description forms part of our auditor's report.  

Report on the Remuneration Report 
Opinion on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in the directors' report for the year ended 30 June 2018.  

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Hansen Technologies Ltd., for the year ended 30 June 2018, 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.  

RSM AUSTRALIA PARTNERS 

J S CROALL 
Partner 

Dated: 16 August 2018 
Melbourne, Victoria 

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AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE (ASX) 
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 21 September 2018, disclosed pursuant to ASX official 
listing requirements. 

Distribution of shares
The following table summarises the distribution of our listed shares as at 21 September 2018:

Size of holding (range)

Number of holders

Number of shares held

% of issued capital

100,001 and over

10,001 to 100,000

5,001 to 10,000

1,001 to 5,000

1 to 1,000

Total

 71 

 1,831 

 1,964 

 4,920 

 2,651 

11,437

 124,790,838 

 42,931,816 

 14,436,337 

 13,161,274 

 1,427,965 

196,748,230

63.43

21.82

7.34

6.69

0.73

100.00

The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares is 309 holding 14,233 shares  
(as at the closing market price on 21 September 2018). 

Substantial shareholders
FMR LLC, by notice dated 18 September 2018, has a relevant interest in 13,753,677 shares.

Mawer Investment Management Ltd, by notice dated 8 August 2018, has a relevant interest in 16,945,400 shares.

Twenty largest shareholders

The following table sets out the Top 20 holders of our shares: 

Rank

1   HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 

2  Othonna Pty Ltd 

3  J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited 

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

5  Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 

6  BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 

7  National Nominees Limited 

8  Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 

9  BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd Hub24 Custodial Serv Ltd Drp 

10  Mr Cameron Hunter 

11  Mr James Lucas & Ms Lesley Dormer 

12  Six Of Us Pty Ltd 

13  BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd 

14  Neweconomy Com Au Nominees Pty Limited 

15  Mr David John Osborne & Mrs Leone Catherine Osborne 

16  Ozcun Pty Ltd 

17  Scott Weir 

18  BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd 

19  Layuti Pty Ltd 

20  Navigator Australia Ltd 

Total

Total other investors

Grand total

90

Number of 
shares held

40,983,182

% of issued 
capital

20.83

34,739,113

14,982,513

9,101,639

3,602,842

2,714,022

1,811,550

1,175,000

1,133,818

1,103,691

800,940

546,953

459,364

392,897

386,335

383,456

380,308

374,821

369,611

363,003

17.66

7.62

4.63

1.83

1.38

0.92

0.60

0.58

0.56

0.41

0.28

0.23

0.20

0.20

0.19

0.19

0.19

0.19

0.18

115,805,058

80,943,172

196,748,230

58.86

41.14

100.00

Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018Voting rights

Refer to note 19c of the financial statements. 

Unquoted equity securities

Unquoted equity securities issued pursuant to the Hansen Technologies Limited Employee Performance Rights Plan 
and Employee Share Option Plan:

Unquoted equity securities

Options over ordinary shares exercisable at various prices

Performance rights

Number of employees 
participating

16

22

Number of 
securities

2,768,730

355,316

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Hansen Technologies Ltd  Annual Report 2018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
David Howell, 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
RSM Australia Partners
Level 21, 55 Collins 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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