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Annual Report 2015

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Contents

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Heartland’s Performance

Heartland at a Glance in FY2015 

Chairman and Managing Director’s Report 

Pūrongo a te Toihau me te Tumu Whakahaere 

Our Company

Board of Directors 

Heartland Supporting Communities 

Corporate Governance 

Financial Performance

Directors’ Responsibility Statement 

Financial Statements 

Auditor’s Report 

Disclosures

Director Disclosures  

Executive Remuneration 

Shareholder Information 

Other Information 

Directory 

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This Annual Report is signed on behalf of the Board of Heartland New Zealand Limited 
(Heartland) by Geoffrey Ricketts, Chairman, and Jeffrey Greenslade, Managing Director.

Geoffrey Ricketts 
Chairman
22 September 2015 

Jeffrey Greenslade 
Managing Director
22 September 2015

 
 
 
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Heartland at a Glance in FY2015

Heartland at a Glance in FY2015

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Total dividend  
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Total  
Shareholder  
Return

on FY2014

25% 31.8%
$48.2M

Net profit after tax

 For FY2015

+34% on FY2014

Earnings per 
share of 10c
9c for FY2014

64.9%

Since listing to 30 June 2015

Heartland Bank 
Credit Rating

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Open for Business

Open for Business

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Open for 
Business

We are transforming the way small businesses 
can access much needed capital

Small businesses are the lifeblood of the New Zealand economy,  
but their ability to access finance to grow their business can often  
be a complex and time-consuming process.

We thought this wasn’t good enough, so we’ve launched an online 
application process for small business loans. It’s fast, easy and 
convenient, and you get a decision in days, not weeks or months.

openforbusiness.co.nz

 
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Chairman & Managing Director’s Report

Chairman & Managing Director’s Report

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Chairman &  
Managing Director’s Report

Geoffrey Ricketts
Chairman

Jeffrey Greenslade
Managing Director

It is a pleasure to report that this financial year has been one of strong asset growth, increased 
profitability and achievement of key milestones for Heartland New Zealand Limited (Heartland). 

Our three core business divisions, Households, Business and Rural 
all performed well, resulting in a net profit after tax (NPAT) of 
$48.2m, an increase of 34% on the previous financial year. A return 
on equity (ROE) of 10.4%, up from 9.0% for the previous financial 
year, was achieved. 

In Heartland’s view, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s decision to 
reduce Heartland Bank’s regulatory capital requirements during the 
financial year was a further endorsement. This reduction brought 
Heartland Bank’s regulatory capital requirements into line with those 
of the other New Zealand banks. 

In addition to Heartland’s strong financial performance, 
endorsement of its strategy and business position was received 
through an upgrade to the credit rating for Heartland Bank Limited 
(Heartland Bank) to BBB (Outlook Stable) from Fitch Ratings. 

Heartland’s net tangible assets (NTA) increased by $20.4m over the 
year ending 30 June 2015 (from $399.9m at 30 June 2014 to $420.3m 
at 30 June 2015). On a per share basis NTA was $0.89 at 30 June 2015 
compared to $0.86 at 30 June 2014.

Strong Business Performance

Strong performance was achieved across all of our core 
business units, with net finance receivables increasing by 
10% in the financial year. Our focus remains on offering 
market-leading, specialist products to areas of the market 
that are under-serviced by the major banks and leveraging 
our intermediated distribution channels where possible to 
achieve greater scale. 

Households

The Households division comprises the core Consumer 
and Reverse Mortgage books (together with the non-
core residential mortgage book). Net receivables in the 
Households division increased by 4.5% to $1.58bn during 
the financial year. The Consumer book continued to perform 
strongly through our intermediated motor vehicle finance 
product. We also launched a new personal loan product in 
the second half of the financial year under the ‘i-finance’ 
brand. There has been a steady uptake of the product, 
with an advertising campaign targeting customers who 
have an existing personal loan with another lender but are 
moving from an interest-free period to an interest-bearing 
period (which is typical with consumer finance deals at the 
major retailers).

Growth also came through in the Reverse Mortgage book in 
the second half of the financial year, with product awareness 
continuing to increase through advertising and heightened 
media interest in reverse mortgages, particularly in New 
Zealand. In Australia, growth in the Reverse Mortgage 
book was driven through targeted expansion of the broker 
distribution network. The Reverse Mortgage book in Australia 
and New Zealand grew $6.1m (excluding foreign exchange 
movements) in the second half of the financial year. 

Business

The Business division performed well during the period, with 
strong asset growth driving an increase in Net Operating 
Income, up $5.1m from the previous financial year and net 
receivables increasing by 18% to $792.0m. The Business 
banking team has retained its focus on providing multiple 
products to customers (for example, working capital 
finance and asset finance) through a single relationship 
manager, improving our responsiveness to customer 
needs. Our intermediated strategy continues to ensure we 
are positioned at the point of sale for asset purchases by 
small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). Growth in the Business 
division was also driven by Heartland Bank lending through 
Harmoney’s peer-to-peer platform. 

Financial Performance at a Glance

12 months  
to June 2015  
(NZ $m)

12 months  
to June 2014  
(NZ $m)

Change  
%

134.4 

10.5 

144.9 

68.4 

76.5 

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48.2 

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23%

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6%

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32%

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105%

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-100%

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27%

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9%

36.0 

34%

Net interest income

Net other income

Net operating income*

Expenses

Profit before 
impairments and tax

Impaired asset expense

Decrease in fair value of 
investment properties

Net profit before tax

Tax

Net profit after tax 
(reported)

* Net operating income includes share of MARAC Insurance profit

Net Finance Receivables 
As at 30 June 2015

$2,862m
2m

488m

792m

$2,607m
16m

410m

669m

1,512m

1,580m

$2,010m
49m

457m

658m

846m

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30 June 2013

30 June 2014

30 June 2015

Households

Business

Rural

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Chairman & Managing Director’s Report

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Rural

A Focus on Technology

Looking Ahead

Heartland expects underlying asset growth to continue, 
particularly in the Households division with the execution of our 
Consumer strategy and maintenance of the growth momentum 
in the Reverse Mortgage book. SMEs will also be a key growth 
area, including through the application of an online strategy to 
enhance our distribution and processing capability. 

Acquisitions will remain a part of Heartland’s growth strategy, 
provided that the opportunity meets Heartland’s financial 
criteria and includes a compelling distribution capability or 
offers innovative technology.

Heartland has previously announced its NPAT guidance for the 
next financial year of $51m to $55m. This guidance range does not 
allow for the impact of any capital management initiatives. 

We are confident that Heartland is well placed to meet this 
guidance based on our strategy to both maximise existing 
strengths and efficiencies in our core business as well as 
exploring new growth opportunities. 

Geoffrey Ricketts 
Chairman 

Jeffrey Greenslade 
Managing Director

The global banking sector has been described as an industry 
that is ripe for disruption. This is being demonstrated through 
the significant recent developments in financial technology, most 
notably in the United States and United Kingdom. It is only a matter 
of time before this technology race will play out in a significant way 
in New Zealand. 

During the financial year, Heartland acquired a strategic 10% 
shareholding in New Zealand’s first peer-to-peer lender, Harmoney 
Corp Limited (Harmoney). Harmoney is operating in the Consumer 
lending market, providing an alternative personal loan offering to 
the major banks and finance companies. Licences have recently 
been granted to a number of other peer-to-peer platforms by the 
Financial Markets Authority and we anticipate that online loan 
origination will become a target for other lenders, particularly for 
Consumer lending. 

The focus for Heartland moving forward will be on opportunities that 
enhance distribution or processing capability in both the Consumer 
and SME markets. Based on the recent off-shore developments 
in new financial technology and strong growth in online lending 
platforms, we believe the development of innovative, low cost 
technology will allow greater reach into these markets and enable 
lower servicing costs. Our strategy is to be a part of this wave of 
new technology in niche areas that are under-serviced by the major 
banks in New Zealand. 

Final Dividend

The Board resolved to pay a fully imputed final dividend of 4.5 cents 
per share on 2 October 2015 to shareholders on Heartland’s register 
as at 5.00pm on 18 September 2015. This brings the total dividend 
pay out in relation to the 2015 financial year to 7.5 cents per share.

The Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) was available and a discount 
of 1% was applied. The last date of receipt for a participation 
election from a shareholder who wished to participate in the DRP 
was 18 September 2015. For further information on the DRP, please 
refer to the Dividend Reinvestment Plan Offer Document dated 12 
December 2014.

Rural net receivables grew strongly during the financial year, 
increasing by 19% to $487.7m. Early settlements were significantly 
lower during the financial year as the Rural division completed 
the exit of loans that were either higher risk or were in areas that 
overlapped with the major banks.

Given heightened market interest in the dairy sector in New 
Zealand, Heartland advised the market that its exposure to dairy 
is $218.0m which equates to 7.6% of its total lending book. The 
average loan to value ratio (LVR) for Heartland’s dairy exposures is 
61%. However, it is important to note that LVRs are only one of the 
indicators of loan quality. 

Heartland expects a continuation of lower than historical higher 
milk pay-out levels, followed by a slow recovery. This will lead 
to an increase in farmers making operating losses. Heartland is 
well positioned to provide support for its dairy customers in the 
forthcoming year.

Non-core assets

The non-core residential mortgage book continued to be wound 
down during the financial year as part of Heartland’s strategy to 
realign its product mix towards products where it can achieve 
market leadership and a better risk/return.

The reduction of Heartland’s legacy non-core property assets also 
continued during the financial year, reducing by 34% to $27.0m. 
Heartland does not expect future earnings to be impacted by the 
future realisation of these assets.

Deposit Funding 

Deposits continue to be Heartland’s primary source of funding, 
with excellent performance being achieved in the financial year to 
support our asset growth. Deposits grew by $361m or 21% during 
the financial year and a similar level of growth is expected in the 
coming financial year with a balance of call and term funding.

Capital

Heartland Bank’s capital ratios reduced over the financial year, 
largely due to asset growth. Heartland has previously announced 
its intention for Heartland Bank to complete an issue of Tier 2 
capital issue in the coming year, provided that market conditions 
remain favourable. An issue of Tier 2 capital could (in the absence 
of any other use) allow Heartland to return capital by way of a 
share buy back which would have a positive impact on ROE and 
earnings per share (EPS). 

Net profit after tax
12 months to 30 June 2015

$48.2m

34% from FY2014

Net operating income
12 months to 30 June 2015

$144.7m

18% from FY2014

Net finance receivables 
As at 30 June 2015

$2.9bn

10% from FY2014

Growth in deposits 
12 months to 30 June 2015

$361m21% from FY2014

 
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Being where the customer is

Being where the customer is

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Being 
where the 
customer is

The way people access their bank is 
changing rapidly 

On average we visit a branch only once or twice a year, 
but interact with our bank more than 200 times – mainly 
online or by phone.

The days of expecting customers to come to us are long 
gone. Now it’s all about going out to them – at a time and 
place that suits them.

We will harness the scaling power of technology 
and build on our strong intermediated relationships 
(including dealers, brokers and partners) to give us 
market reach well beyond our size.

 
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Pūrongo a te Toihau me te Tumu Whakahaere

Pūrongo a te Toihau me te Tumu Whakahaere

www.heartland.co.nz 
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Pūrongo a te Toihau  
me te Tumu Whakahaere

(Chairman & Managing Director’s Report)

Pakihi Whai Hua

Rāngai Ahuwhenua

I tino whai hua ā mātou rāngai matua, arā, 10% te pikinga o 
te pūtea toopu i te tau pūtea nei. Ko te aronga nui tonu, he 
kōkiri ratonga hōu, ratonga arahi mākete hoki ki ngā wāhi o 
te mākete kāore e tino torohia ana e ngā whare tahua nui, 
otirā, he whakaū i ngā ara tohatoha ki ngā wāhi e tika ana, 
kia whanake ake ai te toopuranga pūtea.

Rāngai Whare

Kei te Rāngai Whare te puka kaihoko me te puka takahuri 
mōkete, he puka iho matua ērā (tae atu hoki ki te puka 
mātāmuri mō te mōkete whare noho). E 4.5% te pikinga o 
te pūtea toopu a te Rāngai Whare, arā, ki te $1.58bn i te tau 
pūtea nei. I whai hua tonu te puka kaihoko mā roto mai i te 
angitū o tā mātou kaupapa tuku pūtea mō te hoko waka. I 
whakarewahia hoki he kaupapa pūtea taurewa-a-tangata i te 
wāhanga tuarua o te tau pūtea i raro i te kaupapa ‘i-finance’. 
E pai ana te honohono haere a te tangata ki taua kaupapa, 
he hua pea o te whakatairanga i te kaupapa ki te hunga, 
he pūtea taurewa kē tā rātou ki tētahi atu whare tahua, 
engari, kei te paheko i te whakaritenga hua moni kore ki te 
whakaritenga utu hua moni (he āhuatanga motuhake tonu 
tēnei i roto i te nuinga o ngā umanga hokohoko nui)

I kitea hoki he whanaketanga i roto i te puka takahuri mōkete 
i te wāhanga tuarua o te tau pūtea nei, nā te whakatairanga 
kaupapa me te aro nui o te hunga pāpāho ki te takahuri 
mōkete i pēnei ai, inā rā hoki, i Aotearoa nei. I Ahitereiria, nā 
te whakapau kaha ki te whakawhānui i ngā āhuatanga o te 
puka takahuri mōkete ki waenganui i te pūnaha kaihokohoko 
i whanake ai. E $6.1m (hāunga ngā whitinga pūtea o tāwāhi) 
te whanaketanga o te puka takahuri mōkete i Ahitereiria me 
Aotearoa i te wāhanga tuarua o tēnei tau pūtea.

I tipu hoki te toopuranga pūtea o te Rāngai Ahuwhenua i tēnei 
tau pūtea, 19% te pikinga, arā, ki te $487.7m. I tino heke te 
whakataunga wawe o ngā pūtea taurewa i tēnei tau pūtea, i te 
mea, i te aro te Rāngai Ahuwhenua ki te whakatutuki i ngā pūtea 
taurewa mōrea nui, pūtea taurewa rānei i inaki atu rā ki ngā Whare 
Tahua matua.

Kua piki te aronui o te mākete ki te rāngai ahuwhenua ki roto o 
Aotearoa nei, nā konā anō hoki te whakamārama a Heartland ki te 
mākete, e $218.0m te uara o tā mātou whai wāhi ki taua rāngai, ara, 
7.6% o te katoa o tā mātou puka pūtea taurewa. Ko te toharite o te 
uara pūtea taurewa (LVR) a Heartland ki roto i te rāngai ahuwhenua, 
ko te 61%. Hēoi, kia maumahara rā, ko ngā LVR nei, he tohu noa iho 
o te kounga o te pūtea taurewa. 

E whakapae ana a Heartland, ka paku heke tonu te uara o te miraka, 
kātahi ka āta piki anō ai. Mā reira, ka kirihaunga te toopuranga 
pūtea-a-tau a ētahi kaiahuwhenua, engari, ko Heartland te taumata 
okiokinga mō ana kiritaki ahuwhenua, hei te tau e tū mai nei.

Rawa Mātāmuri

I te tau pūtea nei, i haere tonu ai tā matou whakawhāiti iho i te puka 
mōkete mātāmuri mō ngā whare ehara i te whare noho. He wāhanga 
tēnei o te rautaki a Heartland hei āta whakatikatika i ana ratonga kia 
hāngai pū ai ki te hiahia kia tū mātou hei kaiarahi mākete, otirā, kia 
nui ake ai ngā hua ka puta i tā mātou mahi.

I tēnei tau pūtea anō hoki, i haere tonu ai tā Heartland whakawhāiti i 
ana rawa whare mātāmuri, arā, e 34% te whakawhāititanga iho, ki te 
$27.0m. Ko te whakapae a Heartland, e kore tā mātou whakatoopu 
pūtea a ngā tau e tū mai nei, e pīoioi i te whakapūmautanga o aua rawa.

Pūtea Tāpui

Ko ngā pūtea tāpui tonu te tūāpapa moni a Heartland, me te aha, 
inā te pai o te tipuranga mai o tērā momo pūtea hei taunaki ake i 
te tipuranga mai o ā mātou rawa. E $357m, arā 20%, te tipuranga 
mai o ngā pūtea tāpui i tēnei tau pūtea, ā, ko te whakapae ia kia 
pērā anō hoki te kaha o te tipu mai hei tēnei tau pūtea, ko te moni 
penaroa hei kauhanganuitanga.

Haupū Rawa

I heke iho ngā tatauranga toharite haupū rawa a Heartland i te tau 
pūtea nei, ko te take mātuatua i pērā ai, nā te kaha tipu mai o ngā 
rawa. Kua puta kē mai te whakatau a Heartland kia tutuki i te Whare 
Tahua o Heartland Bank he taumata tuarua mō te toha haupū rawa 
hei te tau pūtea e tū mai nei, mēnā ka tau tonu ngā mākete. Ki te eke 
ki te taumata tuarua haupū rawa (i te tamōnga o ētahi atu hua) ka 
wātea a Heartland ki te hoko hea hei whakaū i te mana o ngā rawa, 
ā, ko ngā ROE me ngā EPS ka whai hua i tērā. 

Geoffrey Ricketts
Chairman / Toihau

Jeffrey Greenslade
Managing Director / Tumu Whakahaere

Rāngai Pakihi

Harikoa ana a Heartland New Zealand Limited (Heartland) i te kaha piki o ngā rawa, o te pūtea, 
tae atu ki te whakatutukitanga o ngā whāinga matua i roto i tēnei tau pūtea.

I whai hua ā mātou rāngai matua e toru, arā, ngā whare, ngā pakihi 
me te ahuwhenua, ā, ko te toopuranga pūtea i muri i te tāke (NPAT) 
ko te $48.2m, 34% te pikinga i tērā tau pūtea. Ko tētahi atu whāinga 
i tutuki, ko te pikinga o te uara o te haupū rawa ki te 10.4%, he 
pikinga 9.0% i tērā tau pūtea.

Heartland anō hoki, ko te whakatau a te Pūtea Matua o Aotearoa kia 
whakamāmāhia ngā whakaritenga haupū rawa a Heartland Bank i 
tēnei tau pūtea, tētahi atu tohu tautoko. Nā tērā whakamāmātanga, 
i hāngai pū ai ngā whakaritenga haupū rawa a Heartland Bank ki ngā 
whakaritenga haupū rawa a ērā atu whare tahua o Aotearoa.

Tāpiri atu ki tō Heartland angitū-a-pūtea, i whai tautoko tā 
mātou rautaki me tō mātou tūranga pakihi, i te whakapikinga 
a Fitch Ratings i te mana pūtea toitū o Heartland Bank Limited 
(Heartland Bank) ki te taumata BBB (E pūmau ana). Hei tā 

$20.4m te pikinga o te uara o ngā rawa papatupu (NTA) a Heartland i 
te tau i mutu ai i te 30 Pipiri 2015 (arā I te $399.9m i te 30 Pipiri 2014 ki 
te $420.3m i te 30 Pipiri 2015). Ā-hea nei, ko te NTA i te 30 Pipiri 2015, 
ko te $0.89, i te 30 Pipiri 2014 e $0.86 kē te uara.

Pai ana te mahi a te Rāngai Pakihi i tēnei tau pūtea. Nā 
te kaha o te tipu o ngā rawa, i piki ai te nui o tana pūtea 
whakahaere, arā, e $5.1m te pikinga i tērā tau pūtea, e 
18% hoki te pikinga o tana pūtea toopu ki te $792.0m. E 
pūmau tonu ana te kapa Rāngai Pakihi ki te hāpai i āna 
ratonga maha (pēnei i te pūtea taurewa, rawa taurewa, utu 
taurewa) ki ngā kiritaki, mā roto mai i te whakatū kaiawhina 
motuhake ki tēnā, ki tēnā, ki tēnā, ā, mā reira ka pai ake tā 
mātou whakatutuki i ngā hiahia o te kiritaki. Ko tā mātou 
whāinga mātāwaenga te kaiarahi i a mātou kia tutuki tonu i a 
mātou he tūranga, ka hoko rawa ana ngā SMEs. I tipu hoki te 
wāhanga Rāngai Pakihi i te tuku pūtea a Heartland Bank mā 
roto mai i te tūāpapa hoa rite a Harmoney. 

 
 
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Te aro ki te Hangarau

Tirohanga Whakamua

E whakapae ana a Heartland, ka tipu tonu ngā rawa, inā rā hoki, 
i roto i te Rāngai Whare mā runga i te tuarā o tā mātou rautaki 
kaihoko me te penapena tonu i ngā kākano e pihi ake ana i te 
pārekereke o te Puka Takahuri Mōkete. Ko te tipuranga mai o 
ngā SMEs tētahi pou angitū, arā, ko te rautaki-a-ipurangi tērā 
hei whakawhānui i te torotoro haere o ā mātou ratonga me ngā 
āheinga o aua ratonga rā. 

Ko te hoko rawa hoki tētahi pou o te rautaki whakatipu a 
Heartland, engari, me hāngai pū taua rawa ki ngā whakaritenga 
pūtea a Heartland, me whai ara tohatoha, me whai hangarau 
auaha hoki rānei.

Kua puta kē i a Heartland tana heitara NPAT mō te tau pūtea e tū 
nei, arā, mai i te $51m ki te $55m. Kāore tēnei heitara i te tauawhi 
i ngā kaupapa whakatoopu rawa.

E whakapono pū ana mātou, kei te wāhi tika a Heartland e tutuki 
ai taua heitara, mā te ū ki te rautaki whakapūmau kaupapa mahi 
whai kaha i roto i ā mātou rāngai matua, tae atu rā hoki ki te 
taunahatanga o ētahi kaupapa whakatipu rawa hōu.

Geoffrey Ricketts 
Chairman / Toihau 

Jeffrey Greenslade 
Managing Director /  
Tumu Whakahaere

E kiia ana te rāngai whare tahua o te ao, he rāngai e rite ana mō 
ngā pokenga o anamata. Kei te kitea te tūturutanga o tēnei kōrero 
i roto i te whanaketanga o ngā hangarau whakahaere pūtea, matua 
rā i Amerika me Uropi. Taro ake nei ka tau mai te whakataetae 
whakawhanake hangarau me tērā mana nui ki roto o Aotearoa nei. 

I te tau pūtea nei, i riro ai i a Heartland ngā hea 10% o te umanga 
tūāpapa hoa rite tuatahi o tēnei whenua, arā, o Harmoney Corp 
Limited (Harmoney). Kei te mākete pūtea taurewa ki ngā kaihoko a 
Harmoney e mahi ana, ā, he ratonga anō rātou i tua atu i ngā whare 
tahua matua me ngā pakihi taurewa, e tuku pūtea taurewa ana ki 
ngā kaihoko. Kātahi anō ētahi tūāpapa hoa rite ka whakawhiwhia 
ki wā rātou raihana e te Mana Mākete Hokohoko, ā, hei tā mātou, 
ko te ipurangi te huarahi ka aruaruhia e ētahi atu ratonga tuku 
pūtea taurewa, inā rā hoki, ngā ratonga e tuku pūtea taurewa ana ki 
nga kaihoko.

Ko te aronga o Heartland i roto i tana kauneke whakamua, kia 
aruaru i ngā ara e whānui ake ai te torotoro, e pakari ake ai rānei ngā 
āheinga i roto i ngā mākete kaihoko, SME hoki. Mēnā ka mātaitia ngā 
hangarau tuku pūtea hōu kua hua ake i tāwāhi me te tino tipuranga 
mai o ngā tūāpapa tuku pūtea taurewa i runga ipurangi, ka kitea te 
pūtake o tō mātou whakapono, mā te hanga hangarau auaha, māmā 
hoki te utu ka whānui ake tā tatou torotoro haere ki aua mākete, 
engari, ka māmā ake te utu mō ā tātou ratonga. Ko te rāutaki ia, 
kia whai wāhi nui tātou ki te ao hangarau e whati mai nei ki tēnei 
whenua, mā te aronui ki ngā momo rāngai motuhake, kāore nei i te 
tino aronuihia e ngā whare tahua matua o Aotearoa nei.

Pūtea Toha

Ko te whakatau a te Poari, kia utua te 4.5 hēneti mō ia hea, i te 2 
October 2015 ki ngā kaipupuri i runga i te rārangi ingoa a Heartland i 
te 5.00pm i te 18 Māhuru 2015. Heipuhia ake, ko te katoa o te utu ka 
utua i tēnei tau pūtea 2015, ko te 7.5 mō ia hea.

I reira te Mahere Whakangao Utu Hea (DRP) hei whirinakihanga, ā, 
1% te rahi o te uara i poroa hei oranga. Ko te 18 Māhuru 2015 te rā 
whakamutunga i taea ai e tētahi kaipupuri hea te whirinaki ki te DRP. 
Mō ētahi atu taipitopito e pā ana ki te DRP, tirohia te pūrongo mō te 
Mahere Whakangao Utu Hea, 12 Hakihea 2014.

We wish to thank Scotty Morrison for providing this Māori translation of the Chairman and Managing Director’s Report.

Heartland Staff Mark de Ree and Lydia Zulkifli.

 
 
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Fresh thinking

Fresh thinking

www.heartland.co.nz 

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Fresh  
thinking

Our market-leading products are designed for 
changing New Zealand lifestyles

Traditional banking products haven’t really changed for decades.

But lifestyles certainly have, and customers today are looking for 
something different: innovative products that genuinely serve 
their needs, not the bank’s.

Take retirement for example, once considered the ‘twilight’ years, 
but now for many a time of exploration, travel and adventure.

Heartland’s Home Equity Loan is the market leader in seniors 
finance, enabling retired New Zealanders to unlock wealth  
tied up in their homes to fund the lifestyle they really want.

 
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The Board of Directors  - Heartland New Zealand Limited

The Board of Directors - Heartland New Zealand Limited

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Setting the standard

As at the date of this Annual Report, the directors of Heartland New Zealand Limited are as follows:

Jeffrey Greenslade

Jane Taylor 

Christopher Mace 

Graham Kennedy 

Gregory Tomlinson 

Geoffrey Ricketts

LLB
Managing Director  
– Appointed 30 September 2010

LLB (Hons), LLM, Dip Acc, CA, CF Inst D
Director  
– Appointed 10 December 2014

CNZM, CM Inst D
Director  
– Appointed 30 September 2010

J.P., BCom, FCA, ACIS, ACIM, CF Inst D
Director  
– Appointed 30 September 2010

AME
Director  
– Appointed 18 March 2013

Jeff has over 20 years’ experience as 
a senior banking executive, including 
with the ANZ National Banking Group, 
where he last held the position of 
Managing Director of Corporate and 
Commercial Banking for ANZ National 
Bank. From February 2006 until 
February 2008 he spent time on the 
board of UDC Finance Limited. Jeff has 
also held a number of senior positions 
in the Institutional and Capital Markets 
areas of The National Bank of New 
Zealand and its subsidiary, Southpac.

Jeff is responsible for the strategy and 
operational management of Heartland. 
He is also CEO of Heartland Bank. He 
joined the Heartland Group as Chief 
Executive Officer of MARAC Finance 
Limited in 2009.

Jane is a professional director, 
following a 30 year career in law, 
accountancy and finance. Her current 
governance appointments include 
Silver Fern Farms Limited (where she 
chairs the Audit Risk and Mitigation 
Committee), Landcare Research New 
Zealand Limited (Chair), Radio New 
Zealand Limited, Hirepool Group 
Limited and OTPP New Zealand 
Forest Investments Limited. She is 
also a board member of the XRB 
(External Reporting Board) and 
chairs the Queenstown Airport Noise 
Liaison Committee.

Chris is an Auckland based 
businessman and company director 
with experience in the New Zealand 
and Australian business environments. 
He is Chairman of the Crown Research 
Institute, the National Institute of 
Water and Atmospheric Research 
(NIWA), a Commissioner of the Tertiary 
Education Commission and a director 
of a number of companies. Chris was 
a director of Southern Cross Building 
Society leading up to the merger to 
form Heartland Bank.

Chris is a lifetime member of the Sir 
Peter Blake Trust and was instrumental 
in establishing the Trust in 2004. He is 
a passionate supporter of education, 
science and research as well as a keen 
supporter of the Arts. He received a 
CNZM for services to Antarctica and 
the community and was named 2012 
Maori Business Leader of the Year.

Graham has over 40 years’ experience 
as a chartered accountant and 
business advisor and is now an 
independent professional director 
and Chairman of a number of 
private companies providing 
him with governance experience 
across a diverse range of business 
sectors including property, tourism, 
agribusiness, transport, construction 
and professional services. 

Graham is also actively involved, 
at a governance level, in a 
variety of community-based 
charitable organisations.

Greg is a Christchurch based 
businessman and investor with 40 
years’ experience owning, managing 
and building businesses. An early 
pioneer of the mussel industry of 
Marlborough he has established Impact 
Capital with active investments in the 
aged care, animal pharmaceutical, 
finance and wine sectors. Greg and his 
wife Jill support a variety of charities in 
New Zealand and abroad. 

CNZM, LLB (Hons), F Inst D
Chairman  
– Appointed 30 September 2010

Geoff is a commercial lawyer, 
company director and investor 
with wide experience in the New 
Zealand and Australian business 
environments. He holds a number of 
directorships, including Chairman of 
Todd Corporation, Chairman of Vero 
New Zealand Limited, and a director 
of ASX listed company Suncorp 
Group Limited. Geoff was Chairman 
of Southern Cross Building Society 
leading up to the merger to form 
Heartland Bank. 

Geoff chairs The University of Auckland 
Foundation and is a strong supporter 
of community and philanthropic 
activities, particularly in relation to the 
arts and education in New Zealand.

 
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As at the date of this Annual Report, the Heartland Bank Board includes J K Greenslade, G T Ricketts  
and G R Kennedy, plus the following directors who are independent directors:

Bruce Irvine 

BCom, LLB, FCA, CF Inst D, FNZIM
Chairman – Appointed 31 January 2013

Nicola Greer 

MCom
Director – Appointed 26 July 2013

Bruce is a chartered accountant and was admitted into the 
Christchurch partnership of Deloitte in 1988. He was Managing 
Partner from 1995 to 2007 before his retirement from Deloitte in 
May 2008 to pursue his career as an independent director. Bruce is 
also Chairman of Christchurch City Holdings Limited, and a director 
of several public and private companies, including House of Travel 
Holdings Limited, Market Gardeners Limited, PGG Wrightson 
Limited, Scenic Hotels Limited and Skope Industries Limited.

Bruce is involved in a voluntary capacity as a trustee of the 
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.

Nicola has extensive experience in the banking and finance 
sector, both in New Zealand and overseas. Her career to 
date includes senior positions at ANZ Bank (New Zealand 
and Australia), Citibank and Goldman Sachs International, 
where she worked in financial markets and asset and 
liability management.

John Harvey 

Richard Wilks 

BCom, CA
Director – Appointed 31 January 2013

BCom, CA
Director – Appointed 1 February 2013

John has considerable financial services experience and  
36 years in the professional services industry, including 23 years 
as a partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers. Since his retirement 
from PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2009, John has pursued a 
career as an independent director of a number of companies, 
including Port Otago Limited, Ballance Agri-Nutrients 
Limited, NZX listed DNZ Property Fund Limited and NZX/ASX 
listed Kathmandu Holdings Limited. He is also chairman of 
NZ Opera Limited.

Richard has extensive experience across a range of industries 
including the banking and finance sector. He recently retired 
from a career as a senior corporate banking professional, which 
included Chief Credit Officer and Chief Risk Officer with ANZ 
National Bank and executive roles with Standard Chartered 
Bank, Citibank Australia, Westpac Trust Australia and Citibank 
New Zealand. Richard is currently a director of a number of 
companies including Rainbow’s End Theme Park Limited, 
Rangatira Limited and the Maxwell Farms group of companies.

Heartland Staff Michael Drumm and Sarah Smith.

 
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Heartland Supporting Communities

Heartland Supporting Communities

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Heartland Supporting 
Communities

We offer help and support to a wide variety of groups and organisations across New Zealand.  
Whether making a difference at an individual, local, regional or national level, we know how important  
our support is to our communities and we are incredibly proud of the difference we make.

Special Children’s Christmas Party

Heartland has always been committed to supporting and investing 
in Kiwis, helping them grasp opportunities and realise their dreams, 
but Christmas always adds an extra incentive to make a difference.

Young Auctioneers

Heartland is honoured to sponsor the Young Auctioneers 
Competition at the prestigious Canterbury A&P Show.

A vocation that many people are familiar with – but few would 
consider – demands a unique skill set that includes a keen eye, 
quick thinking and sharp wit. However, the training grounds 
and opportunities for the young up-and-coming auctioneers 
are limited. 

“It was a huge thrill to win 
this competition. It’s so 
valuable to the industry, 
giving young auctioneers the 
chance to stand up and be 
counted amongst their peers.” 
Heartland Young Auctioneer  
winner 2014, Cam Bray

The Young Auctioneers 
competition runs over 
two days and puts 
competitors – who 
must be aged under 
30 – through their 
paces on all aspects 
of auctioneering 
including knowledge, 
style and personal 
presentation. In return 
they are provided with 
guidance and feedback from an experienced judging panel and 
given tips on how to polish their performance. After three years, 
the competition is going from strength to strength with both the 
number and standards of entrants steadily rising, showing this 
important component of New Zealand’s livestock industry is still 
very much in demand.

“Supporting an event 
like this is a great 
opportunity to give 
something back to 
the community.” 

Every year over 7,000 children 
suffering from life-threatening 
illnesses, physical or intellectual 
impairment, domestic violence 
or living in underprivileged 
circumstances, are given the 
chance to experience Christmas 
at a number of Special Children’s 
Christmas Parties that take place 
in several cities across the country. 
For Heartland, support for this cause goes a lot deeper than simply 
a financial donation as many of our staff get involved too. Handing 
out gifts, painting faces or blowing up balloons, Heartland staff roll 

Heartland staff member

“I never really thought I would have the chance 
to properly showcase my photos but I always 
imagined it would be a special thing to do.” 
Tauranga resident and photographic historian, Alf Rendell

up their sleeves and see first-hand how these simple, fun things can 
make such a huge difference, building memories that will stay with 
the children and their families for years to come.

Alf Rendell

Community is very important to Heartland. Where the majority of 
our support is provided to groups and organisations, sometimes 
we meet very special individuals who have made a real difference 
but could do with a bit of assistance themselves.

97-year-old Alf Rendell from Tauranga has been photographing 
the local area for over 80 years and, despite building up an 
enviable collection of photographs cataloguing how the region 
has changed over the years, he had never fulfilled his life-long 
ambition of hosting his own exhibition. For a man that has 
given the community so much – he’s also a volunteer involved 
in transforming a disused quarry into a world class park – local 
Heartland Bank branch manager Deborah Lee thought it was his 
turn to get something back.

Early in 2015 and running for a total of five weeks, Heartland 
helped Alf to host a dedicated exhibition showing over 40 of his 
original prints.

Scholarships

The ability to open up opportunities and change lives for the better 
is never more apparent than during the school years.

Heartland is involved with a number of organisations, clubs and 
schools who are dedicated to helping children unlock and deliver 
their true potential. Whether it is on a rugby field, performing 
arts or through gaining entry to a level of education that would 

“It’s not just about the 
opportunity of getting 
into a top school.  
Scholarships also give 
these kids a sense of value, 
focus and responsibility.” 
King’s College Head of Admissions, 
Graeme Syms

otherwise not be 
available, Heartland’s 
support has helped 
a number of children 
access and remain in a 
range of activities and 
educational scholarships. 
For three high-achieving 
year 9 boys, this was 
an education at King’s 
College Auckland. 

King’s College matches 
outstanding educational 

opportunities with a dedication to promoting excellence in the 
arts, culture and sports. It is the only private school represented in 
division one of the national kapa haka competition as well as being 
the only private school to offer Te Reo Māori from year 9 through 
to year 13. Heartland hopes to extend support to include a female 
student in the coming school year.

 
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Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance

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Corporate Governance

Codes of Conduct

The Company’s Code of Conduct and Directors’ Code of Conduct 
set out the ethical and behavioural standards expected of the 
Company’s directors and employees. The Codes of Conduct are 
available on the Company’s website.

Securities Trading Policy

The Board continually considers whether any matters under 
consideration are likely to materially influence the Company’s share 
price and therefore whether additional trading restrictions should 
be imposed on directors and senior employees of the Company.

All directors and senior employees of the Company are required to 
obtain consent before buying or selling shares in the Company and 
to certify that their decision to buy or sell shares has not been made 
on the basis of inside information.

Principle 2 – Board Composition 
and Performance

There is a balance of independence, skills, knowledge, experience 
and perspectives among directors to ensure an effective Board.

Role of the Board

The Board of Directors is responsible for corporate governance 
and setting the Company’s overall strategic direction. The Board 
charter regulates Board procedure and describes the Board’s role 
and responsibilities in detail. The Board establishes objectives, 
strategies and an overall policy framework within which the 
business is conducted. Day-to-day management is delegated to 
the Chief Executive Officer (and, in the case of risk management, 
to the Chief Risk Officer). The Board regularly monitors and reviews 
management’s performance in carrying out their delegated duties.

The Board schedules monthly meetings at which it receives regular 
briefings on key strategic and operational issues from management.

The Board and management of Heartland New Zealand Limited 
(the Company) are committed to ensuring that the Company 
maintains corporate governance practices in line with current 
best practice.

The Board has established policies and protocols which comply 
with the corporate governance requirements of the NZX Main Board 
Listing Rules and which are consistent with the principles contained 
in the NZX Corporate Governance Best Practice Code.

This governance statement outlines the main corporate governance 
practices applied by the Company as at 30 June 2015. During the 
year the Board reviewed and assessed the Company’s governance 
structure to confirm that its governance practices are consistent 
with best practice. The Board considers it has complied with the 
NZX Corporate Governance Best Practice Code for the year ended 30 
June 2015. 

This section of the Annual Report reflects the Company’s compliance 
with the requirements of the Financial Markets Authority Corporate 
Governance in New Zealand Principles and Guidelines.

The Company’s Constitution and Board and Committee charters are 
available on the Company’s website, www.heartland.co.nz.

Principle 1 – Ethical Standards

Directors set high standards of ethical behaviour, model this 
behaviour, and hold management accountable for delivering these 
standards throughout the organisation.

The Company expects its directors and staff to act honestly and in 
good faith, and in the best interests of the Company at all times. 
They must act with the care, diligence and skill expected of a 
director or staff member of a company that has shares that are 
publicly traded on the NZX Main Board and has subsidiaries that 
issue securities and accept funds from the general public.

Directors and staff are required to act honestly and fairly in all 
dealings with the Company’s shareholders, customers, investors and 
service providers.

Each director and staff member has an obligation, at all times, to 
comply with the spirit as well as the letter of the law, to comply with 
the principles of the Company’s Code of Conduct, the Directors’ 
Code of Conduct and the Company’s Constitution, and to exhibit a 
high standard of ethical behaviour.

Board

Audit and Risk  
Committee

Governance and 
Remuneration  
Committee

Board Processes

The Board held 11 meetings during the 
year ended 30 June 2015. The table shows 
attendance by the director at the Board and 
committee meetings.

At the Company’s Annual Meeting held on 
31 October 2014, all of the then-serving 
directors attended the meeting.

Eligible  
to Attend

Attended

Eligible  
to Attend

Attended

Eligible  
to Attend

Attended

J K Greenslade

G R Kennedy

C R Mace

G T Ricketts

D J Taylor

G R Tomlinson

11

11

11

11

6

11

11

11

11

11

6

11

-

5

-

5

2

-

-

5

-

5

2

-

-

-

-

2

-

2

-

-

-

2

-

2

Board Membership, Size and Composition

Principle 3 – Board Committees

The NZX Main Board Listing Rules provide that the number of 
directors must not be fewer than three. Subject to this limitation, 
the size of the Board is determined from time to time by the Board.

As at 30 June 2015, the Board comprised six directors, being an 
independent Chairman, the Managing Director and four non-
executive directors. The Board encourages rigorous discussion 
and analysis when making decisions. The current Board comprises 
directors with a mix of qualifications and skills who hold diverse 
business, governance and industry experience.

Nomination and Appointment of Directors

Procedures for the appointment and removal of directors are 
governed by the Company’s constitution.

A director is appointed by ordinary resolution of the shareholders, 
although the Board may fill a casual vacancy, in which case the 
appointed director retires at the next Annual Meeting but is eligible 
for re-election. Nominations for election as a director may be made 
by shareholders up until a closing date, which must not be more 
than two months before the date of the Annual Meeting.

Independence of Directors

A director is considered to be independent if that director is not an 
executive of the Company and if the director has no direct or indirect 
interest or relationship that could reasonably influence, in a material 
way, the director’s decisions in relation to the Company.

As at 30 June 2015, the Board determined that G R Kennedy, C R 
Mace, G T Ricketts and D J Taylor were the independent directors.

Board Performance Assessment

The Board undertakes a regular review of its own, its committees’ 
and individual directors’ performance. This is to ensure it has the 
right composition and appropriate skills, qualifications, experience 
and background to effectively govern the Company and monitor the 
Company’s performance in the interests of shareholders.

The Board uses committees where this enhances effectiveness in key 
areas while still retaining Board responsibility.

Board Committees

The Board has two permanently constituted committees to 
assist the Board by working with management in specific 
areas of responsibility and then reporting their findings and 
recommendations back to the Board. Each of these committees has 
a charter which set out the committee’s objectives, membership, 
procedures and responsibilities. A committee does not take 
action or make decisions on behalf of the Board unless specifically 
mandated. The committee charters are available on the Company’s 
website, www.heartland.co.nz.

Other ad hoc Board committees are established for specific 
purposes from time to time.

Audit and Risk Committee

Membership is restricted to non-executive directors, with at least 
three members, the majority of whom must be independent.

As at 30 June 2015, the members of the Audit and Risk Committee 
were G R Kennedy (Chairman), G T Ricketts and D J Taylor.

The role of the Audit and Risk Committee is to advise and provide 
assurance to the Board in order to enable the Board to discharge its 
responsibilities in relation to the oversight of:

•  The integrity of financial control, financial management and 

external financial reporting.

•  Risk management and internal control.

• The internal audit function.

• The independent audit process.

As at 30 June 2015, the Board determined that all committee 
members had a recognised form of financial expertise in accordance 
with the Audit and Risk Committee’s charter.

 
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Governance and Remuneration Committee

Principle 4 – Reporting and Disclosures

Principle 5 – Remuneration

The Board demands integrity in both financial reporting and in the 
timeliness and balance of corporate disclosures.

The remuneration of directors and executives is transparent, 
fair and reasonable.

The Committee is required to comprise of at least three directors, 
the majority of whom must be independent. It is also a requirement 
that one member be a director of Heartland Bank Limited 
(Heartland Bank) to ensure the flow of relevant information 
between the Company and Heartland Bank.

As at 30 June 2015, the members of the Governance and 
Remuneration Committee were G T Ricketts (Chairman) and G R 
Tomlinson and B R Irvine (in an ex-officio capacity).

The role of the Governance and Remuneration Committee is to 
advise and provide assurance to the Board in order to enable the 
Board to discharge its responsibilities in relation to:

• Corporate governance matters.

•  Remuneration of the directors, Chief Executive Officer and 
senior executives and remuneration policies generally.

•  Director and senior executive appointments, Board composition 

and succession planning.

• Capital management.

The gender composition of Directors and Officers was as follows:

The Board is committed to ensuring the highest standards 
are maintained in financial reporting and disclosure of all 
relevant information.

The Audit and Risk Committee oversees the quality and timeliness 
of all financial reports, including all disclosure documents issued by 
the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are required to 
certify to the Audit and Risk Committee that the financial statements 
of the Company and its subsidiaries present a true and fair view of 
the Company and comply with all relevant accounting standards.

As at 30 June 2015

As at 30 June 2014

Positions

Female

Male

Female

Male

Heartland New Zealand Limited Directors

1 (16.6%)

5 (83.3%)

0 (0%)

6 (100%)

Heartland Bank Limited Directors

1 (12.5%)

7 (87.5%)

1 (12.5%)

7 (87.5%)

Officers

3 (33.3%)

6 (66.7%)

2 (22%)

7 (78%)

“Officers” include J K Greenslade and all persons who report directly 
to him in an executive capacity.

Non-Executive Directors’ Remuneration

Total remuneration available to non-executive directors of the 
Company and its subsidiaries is determined by shareholders. 
The current aggregate approved amount by shareholders is 
$1,000,000 per annum.

The Company’s policy is to pay directors’ fees in cash. There is no 
requirement for directors to take a portion of their remuneration in 
shares and there is no requirement for directors to hold shares in 
the Company. However, as at 30 June 2015 all directors held shares 
in the Company (see the “Directors’ Disclosures” section of this 
Report for further details).

Senior Executive Remuneration

The objective is to provide competitive remuneration that aligns 
executives’ remuneration with shareholder value and rewards 
the executives’ achievement of the Company’s strategies and 
business plans.

All senior executives receive a base salary and are also eligible to 
participate in short-term and long-term incentive plans under which 
they are rewarded for achieving key performance and operating results.

Principle 6 – Risk Management

The Board has a sound understanding of the key risks faced by 
the business. The Board regularly verifies that the Company has 
appropriate processes that identify and manage potential and 
relevant risks.

The Board ensures that the Company has a Risk Management 
Programme in place which identifies, manages and communicates 
the key risks that may impact the Company’s business. Specific risk 
management strategies have been developed for each of the key 
risks identified. The Audit and Risk Committee of the Board oversees 
the risk management programme and strategy. The Company also 
has in place insurance cover for insurable liability and general 
business risk.

Principle 7 – Auditors

The Board ensures the quality and independence of the external 
audit process.

The Audit and Risk Committee is responsible for overseeing 
the external, independent audit of the Company’s financial 
statements. The Audit and Risk Committee ensures that the level 
of non-audit work undertaken by the auditors does not jeopardise 
their independence.

The Company’s External Auditor Independence Policy provides 
guidelines to ensure that non-audit related services do not conflict 
with the independent role of the external auditor, and the Audit 
and Risk Committee ensures that non-audit work undertaken by 
the auditors is in accordance with that Policy. That Policy also sets 
out guidelines in relation to the tenure and re-appointment of the 
external auditor, which the Audit and Risk Committee ensures 
are complied with. Refer to Heartland’s website for a copy of the 
External Auditor Independence Policy.

The external auditor monitors its independence and reports to 
the Audit and Risk Committee bi-annually to confirm that it has 
remained independent in the previous six months, in accordance 
with the Company’s External Auditor Independence Policy and the 
external auditor’s policies and professional requirements. There 
have been no threats to auditor independence identified during the 
year ended 30 June 2015.

The Company also has an internal audit function which is 
independent of the external auditors. The Audit and Risk Committee 
approves the annual internal audit programme, which is developed 
in consultation with management of the Company.

Principle 8 – Shareholder Relations

The Board fosters constructive relationships with shareholders that 
encourage them to engage with the Company.

The Board is committed to maintaining a full and open dialogue with 
all shareholders and keeps shareholders informed through:

• Periodic and continuous disclosure to NZX.

• Information provided to analysts and media during briefings.

• The Annual Meeting at which shareholders’ questions are 

responded to.

• Annual and half year reports.

The Board encourages full participation of shareholders at the 
Annual Meeting to ensure a high level of accountability. The 
Company’s external auditor also attends the Annual Meeting and is 
available to answer questions relating to the external audit.

Principle 9 – Stakeholder Interests

The Board respects the interests of stakeholders within the context 
of the Company’s ownership type and its fundamental purpose.

The Company has a wide range of stakeholders and aims to manage 
its business in a way which builds sustainable value and produces 
positive outcomes for stakeholders. As a listed entity with a 
subsidiary which is a registered bank, the Company is cognisant of 
its responsibility to respect and balance its stakeholder interests 
(including customers, staff, regulators and shareholders).

 
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Financial Statements For The Year Ended 30 June 2015

Financial Statements For The Year Ended 30 June 2015

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DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
For the year ended 30 June 2015

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the year ended 30 June 2015

The directors are responsible for presenting financial statements for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the financial position of

Heartland New Zealand Limited (Company), its subsidiaries (Group) and of the financial performance and cash flows for that period.

The directors consider the financial statements of the Group have been prepared using appropriate accounting policies that have been consistently

applied and supported by reasonable judgements and estimates, and that all relevant financial reporting and accounting standards have been

followed.

The directors believe that proper accounting records have been kept which enable, with reasonable accuracy, the determination of the financial

position of the Group and facilitate compliance of the financial statements with the Financial Reporting Act 2013.

The directors consider that they have taken adequate steps to safeguard the assets of the Group and to prevent and detect fraud and other

irregularities.

The Board of Directors (Board) of Heartland New Zealand Limited approved and authorised the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2015

set out on pages 3 to 39 for issue on 18 August 2015.
31 to 67 for issue on 18 August 2015.

For and on behalf of the Board

Director

Director

Interest income
Interest expense

Net interest income

Operating lease income
Operating lease expenses

Net operating lease income

Lending and credit fee income

Other income

Net operating income

Selling and administration expenses

Profit before impaired asset expense and income tax

Impaired asset expense

Decrease in fair value of investment properties

Operating profit

Share of joint arrangement profit

Profit before income tax

Income tax expense

Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income

Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

Effective portion of changes in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of income tax

Movement in available for sale reserve, net of income tax

Movement in foreign currency translation reserve, net of income tax

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:

Movement in defined benefit reserve, net of income tax

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of income tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Earnings per share from continuing operations
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share

Total comprehensive income for the year is attributable to owners of the Group.

The notes on pages 8 to 39 are an integral part of these financial statements.
The notes on pages 36 to 67 are an integral part of these financial statements.

NOTE

Jun 15 

Jun 14 

$000 

$000 

2
2

3
3

4

5

6

10

25

7

260,468
126,041

134,427

210,297
101,221

109,076

10,350
7,087

3,263

3,077
3,940

13,348
7,709

5,639

2,469
4,971

144,707

122,155

68,403

76,304

64,739

57,416

12,105

-  

5,895

1,203

64,199

50,318

137

486

64,336

50,804

16,173

48,163

14,765

36,039

(2,709)

1,111

898

2,136

(12)

95

50

3

375

1,197

48,538

37,236

8
8

10c
10c

9c
9c

2

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the year ended 30 June 2015

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 30 June 2015

Treasury Employee Currency Available Defined

Foreign

Share 

Shares BenefitsTranslation for sale

NOTE

Capital Reserve Reserve
$000 
$000 

$000 

benefit Hedging Retained
Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Earnings
$000 

$000 

$000 

$000 

$000 

Total

Equity
$000 

Balance at 1 July 2014

406,142

(926)

1,476

95

272

44

1,157

44,362

452,622

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year
Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income / (loss), net of 
income tax

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

Contributions by and distributions to owners
Dividends paid
14
Dividend reinvestment plan
Share based payments

14
26

Shares vested

Treasury shares sold

Total transactions with owners

-  

-  

-  

-  
7,621
-  

138

16

7,775

-  

-  

-  

-  
-  
-  

629

25

654

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

2,136

2,136

898

898

-  
-  
1,491

(767)

-  

724

-  
-  
-  

-  

-  

-  

-  
-  
-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

50

50

-  
-  
-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

48,163

48,163

(2,709)

-  

375

(2,709)

48,163

48,538

-  
-  
-  

-  

-  

-  

(30,188)
-  
-  

(30,188)
7,621
1,491

-  

-  

-  

41

(30,188)

(21,035)

Balance at 30 June 2015

413,917

(272)

2,200

2,231

1,170

94

(1,552)

62,337

480,125

Balance at 1 July 2013

193,020

(1,000)

629

-  

284

41

46

177,522

370,542

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year
Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income / (loss), net of 
income tax

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

Contributions by and distributions to owners
Effect of amalgamation

Dividends paid

Dividend reinvestment plan

Issue of share capital

Transaction costs associated with capital 
raising

Shares vested

Share based payments

Total transactions with owners

14

14

26

-  

-  

-  

149,269

-  

7,321

57,840

(1,322)

14

-  

213,122

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

74

-  

74

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

(88)

935

847

-  

95

95

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

(12)

(12)

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

3

3

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

36,039

36,039

1,111

-  

1,197

1,111

36,039

37,236

-   (149,269)

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

(19,930)

(19,930)

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

7,321

57,840

(1,322)

-  

935

-   (169,199)

44,844

Balance at 30 June 2014

406,142

(926)

1,476

95

272

44

1,157

44,362

452,622

The notes on pages 8 to 39 are an integral part of these financial statements.
The notes on pages 36 to 67 are an integral part of these financial statements.

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Investments
Investment properties
Finance receivables
Operating lease vehicles
Current tax assets
Other assets
Investment in joint arrangement
Intangible assets
Deferred tax assets

Total assets

Liabilities
Borrowings

Current tax liabilities

Trade and other payables

Total liabilities

Equity
Share capital

Retained earnings and reserves

Total equity

Total equity and liabilities

The notes on pages 8 to 39 are an integral part of these financial statements.
The notes on pages 36 to 67 are an integral part of these financial statements.

NOTE

9
10
11
12
7(b)
15(a)
25
15(b)
7(c)

Jun 15 

Jun 14 

$000 

$000 

37,012
329,338
24,513
2,862,070
29,998
-  
12,119
4,383
51,119
8,707

37,344
238,859
24,888
2,607,393
31,295
1,558
18,597
4,246
47,421
5,287

3,359,259

3,016,888

13

7(b)

15(c)

2,825,245

2,524,460

7,869

46,020

431

39,375

2,879,134

2,564,266

14

413,645

405,216

66,480

47,406

480,125

452,622

3,359,259

3,016,888

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS CONTINUED
For the year ended 30 June 2015

Reconciliation of profit after tax to net cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the year

Add / (less) non-cash items included in net profit before taxation:
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Depreciation on lease vehicles
Change in fair value of investment properties
Capitalised interest
Impaired asset expense

Total non-cash items 

Add / (less) movements in operating assets and liabilities:
Finance receivables
Operating lease vehicles
Other assets
(Gain) / loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangibles

Current tax 

Derivative financial instruments revaluation

Deferred tax (benefit) / expense

Deposits

Other liabilities

Total movements in operating assets and liabilities

Net cash flows from operating activities

The notes on pages 8 to 39 are an integral part of these financial statements.
The notes on pages 36 to 67 are an integral part of these financial statements.

Jun 15 
$000 

Jun 14 
$000 

48,163

36,039

2,010
6,375
-  
(2,045)
12,105

18,445

(275,274)
(5,078)
2,997
(98)

8,996

1,326

2,142
7,060
1,203
-  
5,895

16,300

96,815
(5,960)
804
56

(3,986)

91

(3,420)

11,100

362,590

(97,646)

3,130

95,169

2,153

3,427

161,777

55,766

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

Cash flows from operating activities

Interest received
Operating lease income received
Lending, credit fees and other income received

Operating inflows

Payments to suppliers and employees
Interest paid
Taxation paid

Operating outflows

Jun 15 
$000 

Jun 14 
$000 

243,729
8,951
7,017

259,697

60,346
126,179
9,956

196,481

193,519
12,086
7,440

213,045

59,687
101,675
8,033

169,395

Net cash flows from operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities

63,216

43,650

Proceeds from sale of operating lease vehicles

Purchase of operating lease vehicles

Net movement in finance receivables

Net movement in deposits

Net cash flows from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Net proceeds from sale of investment properties

Proceeds from sale of office fit-out, equipment and intangible assets

Dividend received from joint venture

Total cash provided from investing activities

Purchase of office fit-out, equipment and intangible assets

Net increase in investments 

Purchase of subsidiaries

Total cash applied to investing activities

Net cash flows applied to investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Increase in share capital

Total cash provided from financing activities

Dividends paid
Transaction costs associated with capital raising
Net decrease in wholesale funding

Total cash applied to financing activities

Net cash flows applied to financing activities

Net decrease in cash held
Opening cash and cash equivalents
Cash impact of business combinations

Closing cash and cash equivalents

The notes on pages 8 to 39 are an integral part of these financial statements.
The notes on pages 36 to 67 are an integral part of these financial statements.

7,386

9,086

(11,544)

(12,954)

(259,871)
362,590

113,630
(97,646)

161,777

55,766

9,375

4,885

-  
14,260

6,344

89,581

-  
95,925

42,244

19

560
42,823

432

73,648

48,300
122,380

(81,665)

(79,557)

-  

-  

20,000

20,000

22,567
-  
57,877

80,444

12,609
1,322
123,023

136,954

(80,444)

(116,954)

(332)
37,344
-  

37,012

(140,745)
174,262
3,827

37,344

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

Notes

Basis of Reporting

Performance
1

Segmental analysis

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Net interest income

Net operating lease income

Other income

Selling and administration expenses

Impaired asset expense

Taxation

Earnings per share

Financial position
Investments
9

10

Investment properties

11 Finance receivables

12 Operating lease vehicles

13 Borrowings

14 Share capital and dividends paid

15 Other balance sheet items

16 Fair value

Risk management
17 Risk management policies

18 Credit risk exposure

19 Asset quality

20

21

Liquidity risk

Interest rate risk

22 Concentrations of funding

Other disclosures
23 Significant subsidiaries and interests in joint arrangements

24 Structured entities

25

Joint arrangements

26 Staff share ownership arrangements

27 Contingent liabilities and commitments

28 Application of new and revised accounting standards

29 Events after the reporting date

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

Basis of reporting

Reporting entity

Heartland New Zealand Limited is a listed public company incorporated in New Zealand under the Companies Act 1993 and is a FMC reporting

entity for the purposes of the Financial Reporting Act 2013 and Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.

The financial statements presented are the consolidated financial statements comprising Heartland New Zealand Limited (Heartland), its

subsidiaries and joint arrangements. All entities within the Group offer financial services or are special purpose entities.

On 1 April 2014, the Company, through its subsidiary Heartland HER Holdings Limited, acquired New Sentinel Limited and Australian Seniors

Finance Pty Limited (collectively the HHHL Group). Comparatives presented include the results of HHHL Group operations for only three months

of the prior year.

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in New Zealand (NZ GAAP) and with

the requirements of the Financial Reporting Act 2013. They comply with New Zealand equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards

(NZ IFRS) and other applicable Financial Reporting Standards, as appropriate for profit-oriented entities. The financial statements also comply

with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

The financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars which is the Company's functional and the Group's presentation currency. Unless

otherwise indicated, amounts are rounded to the nearest thousand.

The accounting policies adopted have been applied consistently throughout the periods presented in these financial statements. Certain

comparative information has been restated to comply with the current year presentation.

The financial statements have been prepared on the basis of historical cost, except for financial instruments, land and buildings and investment

properties, which are measured at their fair values as identified in the accounting policies set out in the accompanying notes.

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis after considering the Group’s funding and liquidity position.

Financial assets and liabilities

The Group initially recognises finance receivables, borrowings and subordinated liabilities on the date that they are originated. All other financial

assets and liabilities (including assets and liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss) are initially recognised on the trade date at

which the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

The Group derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or it transfers the rights to receive

the contractual cash flows on the financial asset in a transaction in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset

are transferred. Any interest in transferred financial assets that is created or retained by the Group is recognised as a separate asset or liability.

The Group derecognises a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged or cancelled or expire.

The Group enters into transactions whereby it transfers assets recognised on its Statement of Financial Position, but retains either all risks and

rewards of the transferred assets or a portion of them. If all or substantially all risks and rewards are retained, then the transferred assets are not

derecognised from the Statement of Financial Position. Transfers of assets with the retention of all or substantially all risks and rewards include,

for example, securitised assets and repurchase transactions.

Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of Heartland incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of all controlled entities. Controlled entities are all

entities in which Heartland is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those

returns through its power over the investee. Intercompany transactions, balances and any unrealised income and expense (except for foreign

currency transaction gains or losses) between controlled entities are eliminated.

The assets and liabilities of entities whose functional currency is not the New Zealand dollar, are translated at the exchange rates ruling at

balance date. Revenue and expense items are translated at the spot rate at the transaction date or a rate approximating that rate. Exchange

differences are taken to the foreign currency translation reserve.

Estimates and judgements

The preparation of the Group's financial statements requires the use of estimates and judgement. This note provides an overview of the areas

that involved a higher degree of judgement or complexity. Detailed information about each of these estimates and judgements is included in the

relevant notes together with the basis of calculation for each affected item in the financial statements.



Provisions for impairment - The effect of credit risk is quantified based on management's best estimate of future cash repayments and

proceeds from any security held or by reference to risk profile groupings and historical loss data. Refer to Note 19(e) for further details.



Goodwill - Determining the fair value of assets and liabilities of acquired businesses requires the exercise of management judgement. The

carrying value of goodwill is tested annually for impairment, refer to Note 15(b)(ii).

The estimates and judgements used in the preparation of the Groups financial statements are continually evaluated. They are based on historical

experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the entity.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

Performance

1 Segmental analysis

Segment information is presented in respect of the Group's operating segments which are those used for the Group's management and internal

reporting structure.

All income received is from external sources, except those transactions with related parties. Refer to Note 15(d) - Related party transactions for

further details. Certain selling and administration expenses, such as premises, IT and support centre costs are not allocated to operating

segments and are included in Administration and Support (Admin & Support).

Operating segments

The Group operates predominantly within New Zealand and comprises the following main operating segments:

Households

Providing a comprehensive range of

financial services to New Zealand businesses and families,

including transactional accounts together with mortgage lending (residential and home equity release),

Business

Rural

motor vehicle finance and asset finance.

Providing term debt, plant and equipment finance, commercial mortgage lending and working capital

solutions for small-to-medium sized New Zealand businesses.

Providing specialist financial services to the farming sector primarily offering livestock finance, rural

mortgage lending, seasonal and working capital financing, as well as leasing solutions to farmers.

Non-core Property

Funding assets of the non-core property division.

The Group's operating segments are different than the industry categories detailed in Note 19 - Asset quality. The operating segments are

primarily categorised by sales channel, whereas Note 19 - Asset quality categorises exposures based on credit risk concentrations.

During the year ended 30 June 2015, a business unit previously reported in the Households segment was moved to the Business segment.

Comparative segment information has been restated to be consistent with the current reporting period.

Jun 15 

Interest income

Interest expense

Net interest income / (expense)

Net operating lease income

Net other income

Net operating income

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Other selling and administration expenses

Selling and administration expenses

Profit / (loss) before impaired asset expense and 
income tax

Impaired asset expense / (benefit)

Operating profit / (loss)

Share of joint arrangement profit

Profit / (loss) before income tax

Income tax expense

Profit / (loss) for the year

Total assets

Total liabilities

Total equity

Households

Business

$000 

$000 

134,193

64,299

69,894

3,263

2,560

75,717

-  

20,071

20,071

70,258

29,931

40,327

-  

1,639

41,966

-  

6,207

6,207

Rural

$000 

41,380

17,496

23,884

-  

135

24,019

-  

4,878

4,878

Non-core

Property

$000 

Admin &

Support

$000 

779

1,569

(790)

-  

1,478

688

-  

1,273

1,273

13,858

12,746

1,112

-  

1,205

2,317

2,010

33,964

35,974

Total 

$000 

260,468

126,041

134,427

3,263

7,017

144,707

2,010

66,393

68,403

55,646

35,759

19,141

(585)

(33,657)

76,304

5,465

50,181

6,467

29,292

510

18,631

-  

-  

-  

50,181

29,292

18,631

(337)

(248)

-  

(248)

-  

(33,657)

137

(33,520)

-  

-  

-  

-  

16,173

50,181

29,292

18,631

(248)

(49,693)

1,609,887

791,984

487,673

27,038

442,677

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

2,879,134

480,125

12,105

64,199

137

64,336

16,173

48,163

3,359,259

2,879,134

480,125

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

1 Segmental analysis (continued)

Jun 14 

Interest income

Interest expense

Net interest income / (expense)

Net operating lease income

Net other income

Net operating income

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Other selling and administration expenses

Selling and administration expenses

Profit / (loss) before impaired asset expense and 
income tax

Households

Business

$000 

$000 

Rural

$000 

Non-core

Property

$000 

Admin &

Support

$000 

92,247

41,264

50,983

5,639

2,000

58,622

-  

11,947

11,947

62,686

26,302

36,384

-  

435

39,666

16,865

22,801

-  

68

36,819

22,869

-  

5,983

5,983

-  

5,409

5,409

2,977

4,426

(1,449)

-  

3,822

2,373

-  

4,000

4,000

12,721

12,364

357

-  

1,115

1,472

2,142

35,258

37,400

Total 

$000 

210,297

101,221

109,076

5,639

7,440

122,155

2,142

62,597

64,739

46,675

30,836

17,460

(1,627)

(35,928)

57,416

Impaired asset expense / (benefit)

Decrease in fair value of investment properties

Operating profit / (loss)

648

-  

5,535

-  

963

-  

46,027

25,301

16,497

(1,251)

1,203

(1,579)

-  

-  

(35,928)

Share of joint arrangement profit

Profit / (loss) before income tax

-  

-  

-  

-  

486

46,027

25,301

16,497

(1,579)

(35,442)

5,895

1,203

50,318

486

50,804

14,765

36,039

-  

-  

-  

-  

14,765

46,027

25,301

16,497

(1,579)

(50,207)

1,543,248

669,264

410,219

40,846

353,311

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

2,564,266

452,622

3,016,888

2,564,266

452,622

Income tax expense

Profit / (loss) for the year

Total assets

Total liabilities

Total equity

2 Net interest income

Interest income and expense is recognised in the profit or loss using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate is established on

initial recognition of the financial assets and liabilities and is not revised subsequently. The calculation of the effective interest rate includes all

yield related fees and commissions paid or received that are an integral part of the effective interest rate.

Interest on the effective portion of a derivative designated as a cash flow hedge is initially recognised in the hedging reserve. It is released to the

profit or loss at the same time as the hedged item or if the hedge relationship is subsequently deemed to be ineffective.

Interest income

Cash and cash equivalents

Investments

Finance receivables

Total interest income

Interest expense

Retail deposits
Bank and securitised borrowings 1
Net interest expense on derivative financial instruments

Total interest expense

Net interest income

Jun 15 

$000 

Jun 14 

$000 

2,458

9,919

248,091

260,468

82,526

43,294

221

3,559

9,189

197,549

210,297

79,430

20,932

859

126,041

101,221

134,427

109,076

Included within the Group's interest income on finance receivables is $1,157,000 (2014: $2,665,000) on individually impaired assets.

1 Bank and securitised borrowings interest expense increased $22.4 million during the year ended 30 June 2015. This was due to comparatives
only including HHHL Group results for three months of the prior year.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

3 Net operating lease income

6 Impaired asset expense

Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in

negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised on a straight-line basis over

the lease term. Profits on the sale of operating lease vehicles are included as part of operating lease income. Current year depreciation and

losses on the sale of operating lease vehicles are included as part of operating lease expenses. 

Operating lease income

Lease income

Gain on disposal of lease vehicles

Total operating lease income

Operating lease expense

Depreciation on lease vehicles

Direct lease costs

Total operating lease expenses

Net operating lease income

4 Other income

Jun 15 

$000 

Jun 14 

$000 

9,430

920

10,350

6,375

712

7,087

11,256

2,092

13,348

7,060

649

7,709

3,263

5,639

Non-securitised

Individually impaired expense

Collectively impaired expense / (recovery)

Total non-securitised impaired asset expense

Securitised

Individually impaired expense

Collectively impaired expense

Total securitised impaired asset expense

Total

Individually impaired expense

Collectively impaired expense / (recovery)

Total impaired asset expense

7 Taxation

(a)

Income tax expense

NOTE

Jun 15 

$000 

7,153

4,051

11,204

53

848

901

Jun 14 

$000 

11,851

(6,536)

5,315

-  

580

580

19(e)

19(e)

7,206

4,899

12,105

11,851

(5,956)

5,895

Rental income from investment properties is recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Other items of income are

recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of the amount of goods and services tax levied.

Income tax expense for the year comprises current tax and movements in deferred tax balances. Income tax expense is recognised in profit or

loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in other comprehensive income, in which case it is recognised in equity or

other comprehensive income.

Rental income from investment properties

Management fees

Other income

Total other income

5 Selling and administration expenses

Personnel expenses

Directors' fees

Superannuation

Audit and review of financial statements
Other assurance services paid to auditor 1
Other fees paid to auditor 2
Depreciation - property, plant and equipment

Amortisation - intangible assets

Operating lease expense as a lessee

Legal and professional fees

Other operating expenses

Total selling and administration expenses

NOTE

15(d)

Jun 15 

$000 

1,478

500

1,962

3,940

Jun 14 

$000 

4,027

374

570

4,971

Jun 15 

$000 

39,619

Jun 14 

$000 

35,180

917

782

431

23

125

777

1,233

2,001

2,318

20,177

68,403

882

585

430

18

193

801

1,341

1,654

4,434

19,221

64,739

1 Other assurance services paid to auditor comprise of reporting on trust deed requirements.

2 Other fees paid to auditor include professional fees in connection with RBNZ reporting and other regulatory compliance, accounting advice, 
internal audit and review work completed.

Income tax recognised in profit or loss

Current tax 

Current year

Adjustments for prior year

Deferred tax

Current year

Adjustments for prior year

Income tax expense recognised in profit or loss

Income tax recognised in other comprehensive income

Current tax 

Fair value movements of available for sale investments

Deferred tax

Defined benefit plan

Fair value movements of cash flow hedges

Income tax (benefit) / expense recognised in other comprehensive income

Reconciliation of effective tax rate

Profit before income tax

Prima facie tax at 28% 

Higher tax rate for overseas jurisdiction

Plus/ (minus) tax effect of items not taxable / deductible

Adjustments for prior year

Utilisation of unrecognised tax losses 

Total income tax expense 

Jun 15 

$000 

Jun 14 

$000 

18,755

(195)

3,746

351

(2,209)

(178)

16,173

10,989

(321)

14,765

349

(5)

19

(1,052)

(684)

1

431

427

64,336

50,804

18,014

14,225

92

(141)

(283)

(1,509)

16,173

21

489

30

-  

14,765

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

7 Taxation (continued)

(b) Current tax

Current tax is the expected tax receivable or payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the

reporting date, and any adjustment to the tax receivable or payable in respect of previous years. Current tax for current and prior years is

recognised as a liability (or asset) to the extent that it is unpaid (or refundable).

(c) Deferred tax assets

The Group has recognised deferred tax assets, including those relating to the tax effects of income tax losses and credits available to be carried

forward, to the extent that there are sufficient taxable temporary differences (deferred tax liabilities) relating to the same taxation authority and the

same subsidiary against which the unused tax losses can be utilised.

Deferred tax assets comprise of the following temporary differences:

Employee entitlements

Provision for impairment

Investment properties

Intangibles and property, plant and equipment

Operating lease vehicles

Other temporary differences
Total deferred tax assets

Opening balance of deferred tax assets

Movement recognised in profit or loss

Movement recognised in other comprehensive income

Closing balance of deferred tax assets

(d) Goods and services tax (GST)

Jun 15
$000 

Jun 14
$000 

            1,229              1,619 

            6,633              4,404 

            1,473              1,740 

              (399)               (853)

           (1,543)            (1,397)

            1,314                (226)

8,707

5,287

5,287

2,387

1,033

8,707

16,387

(10,668)

(432)

5,287

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST. As the Group is predominantly involved in providing financial services,

only a proportion of GST paid on inputs is recoverable. The non-recoverable proportion of GST is treated as part of the cost of acquisition of the

asset or is expensed.

(e)

Imputation credit account

Imputation credit account

8 Earnings per share

Jun 15 

$000 

3,484

Jun 14 

$000 

(1,471)

The calculation of basic and diluted earnings of 10c per share at 30 June 2015 (2014: 9c per share) is based on the profit for the year of

$48,163,000 (2014: $36,039,000), and a weighted average number of shares on issue of 466,643,607 (2014: 411,753,442).

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

Financial position

9 Investments

The Group holds investments in bank bonds and floating rate notes, local authority stock, public securities, corporate bonds and equity

investments. Equity investments are classified as being fair valued through profit or loss and the fair value is based on unobservable inputs. All

other investments held are classified as being available for sale and are stated at fair value less impairment, if any. The fair values are derived by

reference to published price quotations in an active market or modelled using observable market inputs.

Bank bonds and floating rate notes

Local authority stock

Public securities and corporate bonds

Equity investments

Total investments

Jun 15 

$000 

Jun 14 

$000 

244,505

143,063

46,839

31,275

6,719

36,982

58,814

-  

329,338

238,859

During the year ended 30 June 2015 Heartland acquired an interest of 11% in Harmoney Corp Limited and an interest of 12% in Ora HQ Limited.

10 Investment properties

Investment properties have been acquired through the enforcement of security over finance receivables and are held to earn rental income or for

capital appreciation (or both). 

Investment properties are initially recorded at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. Fair values are

determined by qualified independent valuers or other similar external evidence, adjusted for changes in market conditions and the time since the

last valuation.

Opening balance

Acquisitions

Additional capital expenditure

Sales

Decrease in fair value of investment properties

Closing balance

Jun 15 

$000 

24,888

9,000

-  

(9,375)

-  

24,513

Jun 14 

$000 

58,287

9,746

302

(42,244)

(1,203)

24,888

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

11 Finance receivables

12 Operating lease vehicles

Finance receivables are initially recognised at fair value plus incremental direct transaction costs and are subsequently measured at amortised

Operating lease vehicles are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.

cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment loss. 

Past due but not impaired assets are any assets which have not been operated by the counterparty within their key terms but are not considered

to be impaired by the Group.

Individually impaired assets are those loans for which the Group has evidence that it will incur a loss, and will be unable to collect all principal and

interest due according to the contractual terms of the loan. 

Restructured assets are impaired assets where the Group expects to recover all amounts owing, although the original terms have been changed

due to the counterparty's difficulty in complying with the original terms of the contract and the amended terms are not comparable with similar new

lending.

Credit impairment provisions are made where events have occurred leading to an expectation of reduced future cash flows from certain

receivables. These provisions are made in some cases against an individual loan and in other cases on a collective basis. When all appropriate

collection and legal action has been performed and the loan is known to be uncollectible, it is written off against the related provision for

impairment. 

Non-securitised

Neither at least 90 days past due or impaired

At least 90 days past due

Individually impaired

Restructured assets

Gross finance receivables

Less provision for impairment
Less fair value adjustment for present value of future losses1
Total non-securitised finance receivables

Securitised

Neither at least 90 days past due or impaired

At least 90 days past due

Individually impaired

Gross finance receivables

Less provision for impairment

Total securitised finance receivables

Total

Neither at least 90 days past due or impaired

At least 90 days past due

Individually impaired

Restructured assets

Gross finance receivables

Less provision for impairment
Less fair value adjustment for present value of future losses1

Total finance receivables

NOTE

Jun 15 

$000 

Jun 14 

$000 

2,552,302

2,321,630

33,459

25,567

3,881

32,969

27,617

4,064

2,615,209

2,386,280

24,511

6,242

15,725

8,000

2,584,456

2,362,555

276,944

1,516

55

244,409

1,065

-  

278,515

245,474

901

636

277,614

244,838

2,829,246

2,566,039

34,975

25,622

3,881

34,034

27,617

4,064

2,893,724

2,631,754

25,412

6,242

16,361

8,000

2,862,070

2,607,393

19(b)

19(c)

19(a)

19(e)

19(a)

1 A fair value adjustment of $8m for the present value of future losses was recognised on acquisition of HHHL Group. This fair value adjustment
is amortised over the estimated lifetime of the finance receivables acquired.

Operating lease vehicles are depreciated on a straight line basis over their expected life after allowing for any residual values. The estimated lives

of operating lease vehicles vary up to five years. Vehicles held for sale are not depreciated but are tested for impairment.

Cost

Opening balance

Additions

Disposals

Closing balance

Accumulated depreciation

Opening balance

Depreciation charge for the year

Disposals

Closing balance

Opening net book value

Closing net book value

Jun 15 

$000 

43,595

11,544

Jun 14 

$000 

47,339

12,954

(12,953)

(16,698)

42,186

43,595

12,300

6,375

(6,487)

12,188

31,295

29,998

14,944

7,060

(9,704)

12,300

32,395

31,295

The future minimum lease payments receivable under non-cancellable operating leases not later than one year is $7,961,000 (2014: $8,610,000),

within one to five years is $6,225,000 (2014: $7,816,000) and over five years is nil (2014: nil).

13 Borrowings

Bank borrowings and deposits are initially recognised at fair value including incremental direct transaction costs. They are subsequently

measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Deposits

Subordinated bond

Bank borrowings

Securitised borrowings

Total borrowings

Jun 15 

$000 

Jun 14 

$000 

2,097,458

1,736,751

3,378

465,779

258,630

3,378

555,708

228,623

2,825,245

2,524,460

Deposits rank equally and are unsecured. The Subordinated bonds rank below all other general liabilities of the Group.

Securitised borrowings held by investors in Heartland ABCP Trust 1 (ABCP Trust) rank equally with each other and are secured over the

securitised assets of that trust. The Group has securitised bank facilities of $350 million (2014: $400 million) in relation to the ABCP Trust, which

matures on 3 February 2016.

The Group has a New Zealand and Australian bank facility provided by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) totalling $466 million in relation to

HHHL Group (CBA bank facility). The CBA bank facility is secured over assets of HHHL Group and has a maturity date of 30 September 2019.

Capacity for new Australian drawings is available for two years, based on scheduled repayments achieved by the Group. ASF Group (comprising

ASF, ASF Settlement Trust and Seniors Warehouse Trust) has also provided a cross-guarantee to CBA for bank loans to other members of ASF

Refer to Note 19 - Asset quality for further analysis of finance receivables by credit risk concentration.

Group.

Finance lease receivables

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. 

Amounts due from finance leases are recognised as finance receivables at the amount of the Group's net investment in the leases. The table

below provides an analysis of finance lease receivables for leases of certain property and equipment in which the Group is the lessor.

The banking agreements include covenants for the provision of information, attainment of minimum financial ratios and equity, compliance with

specified procedures and certification of due performance by ASF Group.

Gross finance lease receivables

Less than 1 year

Between 1 and 5 years

More than 5 years

Total gross finance lease receivables

Less unearned finance income

Less provision for impairment

Net finance lease receivables

Jun 15 

$000 

Jun 14 

$000 

32,484

66,835

68

36,420

66,184

66

99,387

102,670

14,315

170

84,902

14,681

87

87,902

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

14 Share capital and dividends paid

(b) Intangible assets and goodwill (continued)

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of ordinary shares and share options are recognised

(ii) Goodwill

as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.

Number of shares issued and authorised

Issued shares

Opening balance

Shares issued during the year

Dividend reinvestment plan

Closing balance

The shares have equal voting rights, rights to dividends and distributions and do not have a par value.

Jun 15 

Jun 14 

Number of 
shares

Number of 
shares

000

000

463,266

388,704

-  

6,624

65,900

8,662

469,890

463,266

Goodwill arising on acquisition represents the excess of the cost of the acquisition over the Group’s interest in the fair value of the identifiable net

assets. Goodwill that has an indefinite useful life is not subject to amortisation and is tested for impairment annually. Goodwill is carried at cost

less accumulated impairment losses. 

Goodwill

Jun 15 

$000 

45,143

Jun 14 

$000 

45,143

On 1 April 2014, as part of the acquisition of HHHL Group $25.0 million of goodwill was recognised.

Goodwill was tested for impairment as at 30 June 2015. In assessing impairment, an internal valuation model was developed to indicate the value

of the business. This value was compared to the net assets of the Group. There was no indication of impairment and no impairment losses have

been recognised against the carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended 30 June 2015 (30 June 2014: nil).

The Group’s management and Board of Directors have assessed that goodwill should be allocated to the Group as a cash-generating unit, as this

is the cash generating unit at which goodwill is assessed for impairment and to which any future economic benefit will arise.

Dividends paid

(c) Trade and other payables

The Group paid total dividends of $30,222,744 ($0.06 per share) (2014: $19,958,000 ($0.05 per share)).

Derivative financial liabilities consist of interest rate swaps held to manage the Group's exposure to interest rate repricing risk arising from fixed

Under dividend reinvestment plans, the Group issued 3,680,052 new shares at $1.015 per share on 3 October 2014 and 2,943,636 new shares

rate mortgage loans. 

at $1.320 per share on 7 April 2015.

15 Other balance sheet items

(a) Other assets

Derivative financial assets consist of interest rate swaps and foreign exchange options.

Interest rate swaps are held to manage the Group's

exposure to interest rate repricing risk arising from deposits, commercial paper issuance, current and future floating rate bank debt and

investments.  Foreign exchange options are used to manage the Group's exposure to foreign exchange rate risk.

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Depreciation is calculated on a straight line basis

to write off the net cost or other revalued amount of each asset over its expected useful life to its estimated residual value.

Annual leave entitlements are accrued at amounts expected to be paid. Long service leave is accrued by calculating the probable future value of

entitlements and discounting back to present value. Obligations to defined contribution superannuation schemes are recognised as an expense

when the contribution is paid.

Derivative financial liabilities

Trade payables

GST payable

Due to related parties

Employee benefits 

Total trade and other payables

(d) Related party transactions

NOTE

15(d)

Jun 15 

$000 

6,407

14,808

16,571

2,448

5,786

46,020

Jun 14 

$000 

4,180

12,849

15,749

500

6,097

39,375

The Group provided administrative assistance to MARAC Insurance Limited (MARAC Insurance) and received insurance commission from

MARAC Insurance.

MARAC Insurance, Heartland Cash and Term PIE Fund and some key management personnel invested in Heartland Bank Limited's deposits.

Jun 15 

$000 

59

5,546

1,092

5,422

Jun 14 

$000 

1,867

6,134

1,023

9,573

12,119

18,597

The investments of Heartland Cash and Term PIE Fund are detailed in Note 24 - Structured entities.

Derivative financial assets

Trade receivables

Prepayments

Property, plant and equipment

Total other assets

(b) Intangible assets and goodwill

(i)

Intangible assets with definite useful lives

Software acquired or internally developed by the Group is stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Subsequent expenditure on software assets is capitalised only when it increases the future economic value of that asset. Amortisation of software

is on a straight line basis, at rates which will write off the cost over their estimated economic lives. All other expenditure is expensed immediately

as incurred.

Computer Software Cost

Jun 15 

Jun 14 

$000 

5,976

$000 

2,278

Transactions with related parties

MARAC Insurance Limited

Interest expense

Lending and credit fee income

Other income

Total transactions with other related parties

Due to related parties

MARAC Insurance Limited

Total due to related parties

Jun 15 

$000 

Jun 14 

$000 

(31)

625

500

1,094

2,448

2,448

(21)

300

374

653

500

500

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

(d) Related party transactions (continued)

Transactions with key management personnel

Key management personnel, being directors of Heartland and those Executives reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and their

immediate relatives, have transacted with the Group during the year as follows:

Transactions with key management personnel

Interest income

Interest expense

Key management personnel compensation:

Short-term employee benefits

Share-based payment expense

Total transactions with key management personnel

Due (to) / from key management personnel

Finance receivables

Borrowings - deposits

Total due to key management personnel

16 Fair value

Jun 15 

$000 

Jun 14 

$000 

68

(573)

55

(281)

(6,690)

(2,693)

(9,888)

1,391

(14,386)

(12,995)

(7,304)

(907)

(8,437)

709

(5,998)

(5,289)

The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities that are traded in active markets are based on quoted market prices or dealer price

quotations. For all other financial instruments, the Group determines fair value using other valuation techniques.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

16 Fair value (continued)

The following table analyses financial instruments measured at fair value at the reporting date by the level in the fair value hierarchy into which

each fair value measurement is categorised. The amounts are based on the values recognised in the Statement of Financial Position.

June 15

Assets

Investments

Derivative assets held for risk management

Total

Liabilities

Derivative liabilities held for risk management

Total

June 14

Assets

Investments

Derivative assets held for risk management

Total

Liabilities

Derivative liabilities held for risk management

Total

Level 1

$000 

Level 2

$000 

Level 3

$000 

Total

$000 

311,815

10,804

6,719

329,338

-  

59

-  

59

311,815

10,863

6,719

329,397

-  

-  

6,407

6,407

198,385

-  

198,385

40,474

1,867

42,341

-  

-  

4,180

4,180

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

6,407

6,407

238,859

1,867

240,726

4,180

4,180

The Group measures fair values using the following fair value hierarchy, which reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the

There have been no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

measurements.

-

-

-

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

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (that is, as prices)

or indirectly (that is, derived from prices).

Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is, unobservable inputs).

The Group recognises transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy as of the end of the reporting period during which the change has

occurred.

(a) Financial instruments measured at fair value

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial asset and liability measured at fair value

on a recurring basis in the Statement of Financial Position.

Investments

Investments in public sector securities and corporate bonds are classified as being available for sale and are stated at fair value less impairment,

(b) Financial instruments not measured at fair value

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial assets and liabilities not recognised at fair

value but for which fair value is calculated for disclosure purposes under level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Cash and cash equivalents and other financial assets and liabilities

The fair value of all cash and cash equivalents and other financial assets and liabilities is considered equivalent to their carrying value due to their

short term nature.

Finance receivables

The fair value of the Group's finance receivables is calculated using a valuation technique which assumes the Group's current weighted average

lending rates for loans of a similar nature and term.

The current weighted average lending rate used to fair value finance receivables with a fixed interest rate was 8.95% (2014: 8.99%). Finance

receivables with a floating interest rate are deemed to be at current market rates. The current amount of credit provisioning has been deducted

from the fair value calculation of finance receivables as a proxy for future losses. Prepayment rates have not been factored into the fair value

with the fair value being based on quoted market prices (Level 1 under the fair value hierarchy) or modelled using observable market inputs

calculation as they are not deemed to be material.

(Level 2 under the fair value hierarchy).  Refer to Note 9 - Investments for more details.

Investments valued under level 2 of the fair value hierarchy are valued either based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar

instruments, or discounted cash flows analysis.

Investments in unlisted equity securities are classified as being fair valued through profit or loss and are valued under Level 3 of the fair value

hierarchy, with the fair value being based on unobservable inputs.

Derivative items

Interest rate swaps are classified as held for trading and are recognised in the financial statements at fair value. Derivatives are initially

recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at their fair value. Fair values

are determined on the basis of discounted cash flow analysis using observable market prices and adjustments for counterparty credit spreads.

(Level 2 under the fair value hierarchy).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

16 Fair value (continued)

(b) Financial instruments not measured at fair value (continued)

Borrowings

The fair value of deposits, bank borrowings and other borrowings is the present value of future cash flows and is based on the current market

interest rates payable by the Group for debt of similar maturities. The current market rate used to fair value borrowings for the Group is 4.32%

(2014: 4.64%).

Other financial assets and financial liabilities

The Group has not disclosed the fair values for financial instruments such as short-term trade receivables and payables, because their carrying

amounts are a reasonable approximation of fair values.

The following table sets out the fair values of financial instruments not measured at fair value and analyses them by the level in the fair value

hierarchy into which each fair value measurement is categorised.

June 15

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Finance receivables

Finance receivables - securitised

Other financial assets

Total financial assets

Liabilities

Borrowings

Borrowings - securitised

Other financial liabilities

Total financial liabilities

June 14

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Finance receivables

Finance receivables - securitised

Other financial assets

Total financial assets

Liabilities

Borrowings

Borrowings - securitised

Other financial liabilities

Total financial liabilities

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$000 

$000 

$000 

 Total Fair  

Value

$000 

Total 
Carrying 
Value
$000 

37,012

-  

-  

-  

37,012

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

37,012

37,012

2,582,776

2,582,776

2,584,456

279,491

5,546

279,491

5,546

277,614

5,546

2,867,813

2,904,825

2,904,628

-  

-  

-  

-  

2,576,425

258,630

2,448

-  

-  

20,594

2,576,425

2,566,615

258,630

23,042

258,630

23,042

2,837,503

20,594

2,858,097

2,848,287

37,344

-  

-  

-  

37,344

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

37,344

37,344

2,357,824

2,357,824

2,362,555

246,674

6,134

246,674

6,134

244,838

6,134

2,610,632

2,647,976

2,650,871

-  

-  

-  

-  

2,297,381

228,887

5,420

-  

-  

14,026

2,297,381

2,295,837

228,887

19,446

228,623

19,446

2,531,688

14,026

2,545,714

2,543,906

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

16 Fair value (continued)

(c) Classification of financial instruments

The following tables summarise the categories of financial instruments and the carrying value and fair value of all financial instruments of the

Group:

June 2015

Cash and cash equivalents

Investments

Finance receivables

Finance receivables - securitised

Derivative financial assets

Other financial assets

Total financial assets

Borrowings

Borrowings - securitised

Derivative financial liabilities

Other financial liabilities

Total financial liabilities

June 2014

Cash and cash equivalents

Investments

Finance receivables

Finance receivables - securitised

Derivative financial assets

Other financial assets

Total financial assets

Borrowings

Borrowings - securitised

Derivative financial liabilities

Other financial liabilities

Total financial liabilities

Held for 
trading

Loans and 
receivables

Available for 
sale

$000 

$000 

$000 

Financial 
liabilities at 
amortised 
cost
$000 

Total 
Carrying 
Value

Total Fair   
Value

$000 

$000 

-  

37,012

-  

6,719

-  

322,619

-  

-  

59

-  

2,584,456

277,614

-  

5,546

-  

-  

-  

-  

6,778

2,904,628

322,619

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

37,012

329,338

37,012

329,338

2,584,456

2,582,776

277,614

279,491

59

5,546

59

5,546

3,234,025

3,234,222

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

37,344

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

238,859

-  

-  

6,407

-  

6,407

-  

-  

-  

-  

2,362,555

244,838

1,867

-  

-  

6,134

-  

-  

-  

-  

1,867

2,650,871

238,859

2,566,615

2,566,615

2,576,425

258,630

258,630

258,630

-  

23,042

6,407

23,042

6,407

23,042

2,848,287

2,854,694

2,864,504

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

37,344

238,859

37,344

238,859

2,362,555

2,357,824

244,838

246,674

1,867

6,134

1,867

6,134

2,891,597

2,888,702

-  

-  

4,180

-  

4,180

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

2,295,837

2,295,837

2,297,381

228,623

228,623

228,887

-  

19,446

4,180

19,446

4,180

19,446

2,543,906

2,548,086

2,549,894

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

Risk management

17 Risk management policies

The Group is committed to the management of risk and operates an Enterprise Risk Management Program (RMP) across four primary risk

domains; credit, liquidity, market (including interest rate), and operational & compliance. The Group's risk management strategy is set by the

Board of Directors (Board). The Group has put in place management structures and information systems to manage risks incorporated in the

RMP. The Group has separate monitoring tasks where feasible and subjects all risk processes to hindsight and internal audit, and accounting

systems to regular internal and external audits.

The Audit and Risk Committee has been appointed by the Board to advise and provide assurance to the Board in relation to the oversight of:

The integrity of financial control, financial management and external financial reporting of the Group.

Risk management and internal control.

The internal audit function and the internal audit process.

- 

- 

- 

The Audit and Risk Committee are responsible for the risk management of the overall Group. Risks in Heartland Bank Limited (the Bank), the

largest operating subsidiary are managed by the Bank's Board Risk Committee.

Role of the Board and the Board Risk Committee

The Bank's Board Risk Committee (BRC) is responsible for the overall risk management process and the development of the RMP. The role of

the BRC is to assist the Board of Directors of the Bank (Bank's Board) to formulate its risk appetite, understand the risks the Bank faces and to

ensure that all policy and decisions are made in accordance with the Bank's corporate values and guiding principles. The BRC has the following

responsibilities:

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

To oversee the Bank's risk profile and review and approve the Bank's RMP within the context of the risk-reward strategy determined by the
Bank's Board at least annually.

To make recommendations regarding high-level liquidity / capital / funding policies and strategy, including the use of securitisation and
special investment vehicles.

To agree and recommend for the Bank Board's approval and annual review; a set of risk limits and conditions that apply to the taking of risk,

as delegated to the Risk Committee by the Bank's Board, that are consistent with the Bank Board's determined risk appetite. This includes

the authorities delegated by the Board to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and any

other officers of the Bank to whom the Board or the Committee have delegated authority, and to consider and accept risks beyond

management’s approval discretion where deemed appropriate.
To monitor the risk profile, performance, capital levels, exposures against limits and the management and control of the Bank's risks.

To review significant correspondence with the Bank's regulators, and receive reports from management on the Bank's regulatory relations
and report any significant issues to the Bank's Board.

To monitor changes anticipated in the economic and business environment and other factors considered relevant to the Bank's risk profile
and capital adequacy.

To review significant risk management issues that are raised in external or internal audits as well as the length of time and action taken to
resolve such issues.

To ensure an appropriate set of applicable corporate governance principles are developed, and reviewed on a regular basis.

The BRC consists of four Bank directors, of which at least three are non-executive directors and two are independent directors. In addition the

CEO, CRO and CFO may attend meetings. The BRC meets at least bi-monthly to review identified risk issues, and reports directly to the Bank's

Board. A member of the BRC sits on the Audit Committee and vice versa.

Audit Committee and Internal Audit

The Group has an internal audit function, the objective of which is to provide independent, objective assurance over the internal control
environment and additional services designed to add value and improve the Group’s operations. It assists the Group to accomplish its objectives
by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance
processes. Internal audit is granted full, free and unfettered access to any and all of the organisation’s records, personnel and physical properties
deemed necessary to accomplish its internal audit activities.

A regular cycle of testing has been implemented to cover all areas of the business. Its focus is on assessment, management and control of risks.
The intention is to cycle through various business units and operational areas on a pre-set and agreed cycle relative to assessed risk, looking at
the specific internal control issues pertinent to the area, with a requirement to meet or exceed the Standards for the Professional Practice of
Internal Auditing of The Institute of Internal Auditors.

Each audit has a separate audit programme tailored to the area of business that is being reviewed. The audit programmes are updated during

each audit to reflect any process changes. Audit work papers are completed to evidence the testing performed in accordance with the audit

programme.

All internal audit reports are addressed to the manager of the relevant area that is being audited. Management comments are obtained from the

process owner(s) and are included in the report.

The internal audit function has direct reporting lines, and accountability to the Audit Committee of the Bank, the Audit and Risk Committee of
Heartland (collectively the Audit Committees) and administratively to the CFO. A schedule of all outstanding internal control issues is maintained
and presented to the Audit Committees to assist the Audit Committees to track the resolution of previously identified issues. Any issues raised
that are categorised as high risk are specifically reviewed by internal audit during a follow-up review once the issue is considered closed by
management. The follow-up review is performed with a view to formally close out the issue.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

17 Risk management policies (continued)

Audit Committee and Internal Audit (continued)

The Audit Committees focus on financial reporting and application of accounting policies as part of the internal control and risk assessment
framework. The Audit Committees monitor the identification, evaluation and management of all significant risks through the Group. This work is
supported by internal audit, which provides an independent assessment of the design, adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. The Audit
Committees receive regular reports from internal audit.

Charters for the Audit and Risk Committee ensure suitable cross representation to allow effective communication pertaining to identified issues
with oversight by the Board. The CRO has a direct reporting line to the Chairman of the Board. The Head of Internal Audit has a direct reporting
line to the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee.

Bank's Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO)

The ALCO comprises the CEO (Chair), CFO, CRO, Treasurer, Head of Consumer & Retail, Head of Rural and Head of Business. The ALCO has

responsibility for overseeing aspects of the Group's financial position risk management. The purpose of the ALCO is to support the BRC with

specific responsibilities for decision making and oversight of risk matters in relation to:
-  Market risk (including non-traded interest rate risk and the investment of capital)
-  Liquidity risk (including funding)
-  Foreign exchange rate risk
-  Balance sheet structure
-  Capital management

The ALCO usually meet monthly, and reports to the BRC.

Bank's Executive Risk Committee (ERC)

The ERC comprises the CEO (Chair), CFO, CRO, Chief Operating Officer, Head of Consumer & Retail, Head of Rural, Head of Business, Head

of Human Resources and Group General Counsel. The ERC has responsibility for overseeing all risk aspects not considered by ALCO. The

purpose of ERC is to support the BRC with specific responsibilities for decision making and oversight of the following risk categories:

-  Operational and compliance risk
-  Credit risk
-  Strategic risk
-  Legal and governance risk
-  Business risk

Operational & compliance risk

Operational & compliance risk is the risk arising from day to day operational activities in the execution of the Group's strategy which may result in
direct or indirect loss. Operational & compliance risk losses can occur as a result of fraud, human error, missing or inadequately designed
processes, failed systems, damage to physical assets, improper behaviour or from external events. The losses range from direct financial losses,
to reputational damage, unfavourable media attention, or loss of staff or clients. Examples include failure to comply with policy and legislation,
human error, natural disasters, fraud and other malicious acts. Where appropriate, risks are mitigated by insurance.

To ensure appropriate responsibility is allocated for the management, reporting and escalation of operational & compliance risk, the Group
operates a “three lines of defence” model which outlines principles for the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities for operational & compliance
risk management:

The first line of defence is the business line management for the identification, management and mitigation of the risks associated with the

products and processes of the business. This accountability includes regular testing and certification of the adequacy and effectiveness of

controls and compliance with the Group’s policies.
The second line of defence is the Risk & Compliance function, responsible for the design and ownership of the operational & compliance

Risk Policies. It incorporates key processes including Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), incident management, independent

evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control framework, and the self-certification process.
The third line of defence is audit.

is responsible for assessing compliance with policy frameworks and for providing

Internal Audit

- 

- 

- 

independent evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the risk and control framework.

The Group’s exposure to operational & compliance risk is governed by a policy approved by the Board and managed by the ERC. This policy sets

out the nature of risk which may be taken and aggregate risk limits, and the ERC must conform to this. The objective of the ERC is to manage the

identification of operational & compliance risk and maintenance of a suitable internal control environment so residual risk to the Group is

consistent with the Groups risk appetite.

Foreign exchange rate risk

Foreign exchange risk is the risk that the Group’s earnings and shareholder equity position are adversely impacted from changes in foreign

exchange rates. The Group has exposure to foreign exchange translation risks through its wholly owned subsidiary, ASF (which has a functional

currency of Australian dollars), in the forms of profit translation risk and balance sheet translation risk.  

Profit translation risk is the risk that deviations in exchange rates have a significant impact on the reported profit. Balance sheet translation risk is
the risk that whilst the foreign currency value of the net investment in a subsidiary may not have changed, when translated back to the New
Zealand dollars (NZD), the NZD value has changed materially due to movements in the exchange rates. The foreign exchange revaluation gains
and losses are booked to the Foreign currency translation reserve. Substantial foreign exchange rate movements in any given year may have a
impact on other comprehensive income. The Group manages this risk by setting and approving the foreign exchange rate for the upcoming
financial year and entering into hedging contracts to manage the foreign exchange translation risks.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

18 Credit risk exposure

18 Credit risk exposure (continued)

Credit risk is the risk that a borrower will default on any type of debt by failing to make payments which it is obligated to do so. The risk is primarily

(b) Concentration of credit risk by geographic region

that of the lender and includes loss of principal and interest, disruption to cash flows and increased collection costs.

Credit risk is managed to achieve sustainable and superior risk-reward performance whilst maintaining exposures within acceptable risk “appetite”

parameters. This is achieved through the combination of governance, policies, systems and controls, underpinned by sound commercial

judgement as described below.

To manage this risk the BRC has been delegated the task of overseeing a formal credit risk management strategy. The BRC reviews the Group's

credit risk exposures to ensure consistency with the Group's credit policies to manage all aspects of credit risk. The credit risk management

strategies ensure that:

-  Credit origination meets agreed levels of credit quality at point of approval.

-  Sector and geographical risks are actively managed.

-  Industry concentrations are actively monitored.

-  Maximum total exposure to any one debtor is actively managed.

-  Changes to credit risk are actively monitored with regular credit reviews.

The Group has adopted a detailed Credit Policy Framework supported by Lending Standards providing criteria for finance products within each

business sector. The combination of the Credit Policy Framework and Lending Standards guides credit assessment, credit risk grading,

documentation standards, legal procedures and compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.

The BRC has authority from the Board for approval of all credit exposures. Lending authority has been individually provided to the Group's Credit

New Zealand:

Auckland

Wellington

Rest of North Island

Canterbury

Rest of South Island

Australia:

Queensland

New South Wales

Victoria

Western Australia

South Australia

Rest of Australia

Rest of the world 1

Committee, for delegation through the business units under a detailed Delegated Lending Authority framework. Application of credit discretions in

Provision for collectively impaired assets

the business operation are monitored through a defined review and hindsight structure. Delegated Lending Authorities are provided to individual

Less acquisition fair value adjustment for present value of future losses

officers with due cognisance of their experience and ability. Larger and higher risk exposures require approval of senior management, the Credit

Total on balance sheet credit exposures

Jun 15 

$000 

Jun 14 

$000 

830,027

206,818

788,904

494,848

424,828

117,867

182,032

83,213

17,396

18,169

11,048

75,318

725,318

196,992

668,629

482,159

380,814

115,936

171,765

79,041

14,456

16,951

10,311

44,224

3,250,468

2,906,596

(10,201)

(6,242)

(6,999)

(8,000)

3,234,025

2,891,597

1 These overseas assets are not Finance Receivables, they are Investments. These assets represent NZD-denominated investments in AA+ and
higher rated securities issued by offshore supranational agencies ("Kauri Bonds").

(c) Concentration of credit risk by industry sector

Risk Committee and ultimately through to the BRC.

In addition to regular internal audit activity in regards to credit standards, the Group employs a comprehensive process of hind sighting loans to

ensure that credit policies and the quality of credit processes are maintained.

Home equity loans and negative equity risk

Home equity release loans are a form of mortgage lending targeted toward the seniors market. These loans differ to conventional mortgages in

that they typically are not repaid until the borrower ceases to reside in the property. Further, interest is not required to be paid, it is capitalised with

the loan balance and is repayable on termination of the loan. As such, there are no incoming cash flows and therefore no default risk to manage

during the term of the loan. Credit risk becomes 'negative equity' risk through the promise to customers that they can reside in their property for

'as long as they wish' and repayment of their loan is limited to the net sale proceeds of their property.

The Group's exposure to negative equity risk is managed by Credit Risk Policy in conjunction with associated lending standards specific for this

product.

(a) Maximum exposure to credit risk at the relevant reporting dates

The following table represents the maximum credit risk exposure, without taking account of any collateral held. The exposures set out above are

based on net carrying amounts as reported in the Statement of Financial Position.

Agriculture

Forestry and Fishing

Mining

Manufacturing

Finance & Insurance

Wholesale trade

Retail trade

Households

Property and Business services

Transport and storage

Other Services

Cash and cash equivalents

Investments

Finance receivables

Derivative financial assets

Other financial assets

Total on balance sheet credit exposures

Jun 15 

$000 

37,012

329,338

Jun 14 

$000 

37,344

238,859

2,862,070

2,607,393

59

5,546

1,867

6,134

3,234,025

2,891,597

Provision for collectively impaired assets

Less acquisition fair value adjustment for present value of future losses

Total on balance sheet credit exposures

(d) Commitments to extend credit

Undrawn facilities available to customers

Conditional commitments to fund at future dates

Jun 15 

$000 

Jun 14 

$000 

537,286

469,020

35,126

14,105

93,779

377,318

82,665

193,862

22,301

11,148

77,321

291,223

80,884

171,019

1,397,003

1,313,877

396,939

20,068

102,317

330,860

15,873

123,070

3,250,468

2,906,596

(10,201)

(6,242)

(6,999)

(8,000)

3,234,025

2,891,597

116,217

108,037

114,004

95,780

As at 30 June 2015 there are no undrawn lending commitments to counterparties for whom drawn balances are classified as individually impaired

(2014: nil).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

19 Asset quality

The disclosures in this note are categorised by the following credit risk concentrations:

Corporate

Rural

Property

Other

Residential

Lending to the farming sector primarily livestock, rural mortgage lending, seasonal and working capital

financing, as well as leasing solutions to farmers.

Includes lending to individuals and small

to medium

enterprises.
Property asset lending including non-core property.

All other lending that does not fall into another category.

Lending secured by a first ranking mortgage over a residential property used primarily for residential purposes

either by the mortgagor or a tenant of the mortgagor.

All Other

Consumer lending to individuals.

(a) Finance receivables by credit risk concentration

Jun 15 

Neither at least 90 days past due nor impaired

At least 90 days past due

Individually impaired

Restructured assets

Fair value adjustment for present value of
future losses

Provision for impairment

Total net finance receivables

Jun 14 

Neither at least 90 days past due nor impaired

At least 90 days past due

Individually impaired

Restructured assets

Fair value adjustment for present value of
future losses

Provision for impairment

Total net finance receivables

NOTE

19(b)

19(c)

11

19(e)

19(b)

19(c)

11

19(e)

Corporate

Rural

$000 

Property

$000 

Other

$000 

Residential

All Other

Total

$000 

$000 

$000 

553,739

17,904

1,562

43

-  

-  

884,942

837,063

553,502

2,829,246

286

6,854

-  

-  

13,384

16,982

1,024

655

224

-  

2,746

-  

2,814

34,975

25,622

3,881

-  

(6,242)

-

(6,242)

(2,173)

(4,614)

(14,368)

(1,763)

(2,494)

(25,412)

571,075

2,526

901,964

829,937

556,568

2,862,070

480,596

9,433

2,818

5

-  

2,007

2,599

17,090

-  

-  

774,527

19,917

7,709

1,175

869,701

439,208

2,566,039

463

-  

-  

1,622

-  

2,884

34,034

27,617

4,064

-  

(8,000)

-  

(8,000)

(2,114)

(5,744)

(7,275)

(57)

(1,171)

(16,361)

490,738

15,952

796,053

862,107

442,543

2,607,393

(b) Past due but not impaired

Jun 15 

Less than 30 days past due

At least 30 and less than 60 days past due

At least 60 but less than 90 days past due

At least 90 days past due

Total past due but not impaired

Jun 14 

Less than 30 days past due

At least 30 and less than 60 days past due

At least 60 but less than 90 days past due

At least 90 days past due

Total past due but not impaired

7,338

3,752

416

17,904

29,410

4,221

5,509

3,791

9,433

22,954

-  

-  

-  

286

286

-  

-  

-  

2,599

2,599

9,185

3,434

4,099

13,384

30,102

8,604

3,047

3,534

19,917

35,102

2,877

14,700

491

532

655

3,984

1,789

2,746

4,555

23,219

1,064

313

114

463

7,826

2,362

1,176

1,622

1,954

12,986

34,100

11,661

6,836

34,975

87,572

21,715

11,231

8,615

34,034

75,595

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

19 Asset quality (continued)

(c)

Individually impaired assets

Jun 15 

Opening

Additions 

Deletions

Write offs

Closing gross individually impaired assets

Less: provision for individually impaired assets

Total net impaired assets

Jun 14 

Opening

Additions 

Deletions

Write offs

Closing gross individually impaired assets

Less: provision for individually impaired assets

Total net impaired assets

(d) Credit risk grading

Corporate

Rural

$000 

Property

$000 

Other

$000 

Residential

All Other

Total

$000 

$000 

$000 

2,818

1,072

(1,651)

(677)

1,562

817

745

2,979

4,150

(3,027)

(1,284)

2,818

1,531

1,287

17,090

700

7,709

32,707

(10,375)

(23,117)

(561)

6,854

3,258

3,596

61,634

18,122

(30,361)

(32,305)

17,090

3,739

13,351

(317)

16,982

11,136

5,846

4,688

8,160

(3,470)

(1,669)

7,709

4,092

3,617

-  

227

(3)

-  

224

-  

224

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

27,617

34,706

(35,146)

(1,555)

25,622

15,211

10,411

69,301

30,432

(36,858)

(35,258)

27,617

9,362

18,255

The Group's receivables are monitored either by account behaviour or a regular assessment of their credit risk grade based on an objective

review of defined risk characteristics. The portfolio risk is regularly refreshed based on current information.

The Group classifies finance receivables as Behavioural or Judgement. 

The Behavioural portfolio consists of consumer, retail and home equity release receivables and usually relates to financing of or the acquisition of

a single asset.

Consumer loans are typically introduced by vendors of the asset financed and are smaller in value than Judgement loans. Consumer and Retail

loans are risk graded based on arrears status.

Behavioural loans are classified as either not in arrears, active, arrangement, non-performing / repossession or recovery, as described below:

• 

• 

• 

• 

Active – loans for which the arrears category has reached 5 days overdue.

Arrangement – 5 to 34 days overdue accounts for which arrangements have or are in the process of being made for arrears to be repaid.

Non-performing / Repossession – residential mortgage loans that are greater than 90 days past due / other loans for which security has or is

in the process of being repossessed.

Recovery loans – loans for which security has been sold and shortfalls are being sought from the customer or where other recovery action is

being taken.

The Group also lends funds on it's home equity release product which is considered behavioural but has no arrears characteristics. These loans

are assessed on origination against a pre-determined criteria supported by an actuarial assessment of future losses. The assumptions embedded

in that assessment are reviewed annually against actual experience. 

The Judgement portfolio consists mainly of Business and Rural lending. Judgement loans relate to loans where an on-going and detailed working

relationship with the customer has been developed.

Judgement loans are individually risk graded based on loan status, financial information, security and debt servicing ability. Exposures in the

Judgement portfolio are credit risk graded by an internal risk grading mechanism.

In the Judgement portfolio, grade 1 is the strongest risk grade for undoubted risk and grade 9 represents the weakest risk grade where a loss is

probable. Grade 10 reflects loss accounts written off. Grades 2 to 8 represent ascending steps in management's assessment of risk of exposures.

The Group typically finances new loans in risk grades 2 to 5 of the Judgement portfolio.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

19 Asset quality (continued)

(d) Credit risk grading (continued)

Corporate

Rural

$000 

Property

$000 

Other

$000 

Residential

All Other

Total

$000 

$000 

$000 

Jun 15 

Judgement portfolio

Grade 1 - Very Strong

Grade 2 - Strong

Grade 3 - Sound

Grade 4 - Adequate

Grade 5 - Acceptable

Grade 6 - Monitor

Grade 7 - Substandard

Grade 8 - Doubtful

Grade 9 - At risk of loss

533

8,019

17,363

101,029

343,645

49,276

3,484

761

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

286

-  

3,596

-  

-  

-  

30,113

52,022

160,527

259,241

50,162

11,453

157

7,082

2,480

463

3,791

5,315

125

-  

-  

-  

Total Judgement portfolio

524,110

3,882

570,757

12,174

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

533

40,612

69,848

265,347

608,201

99,849

14,937

4,514

7,082

1,110,923

Behavioural portfolio

Not in arrears

Active

Arrangement

Non-performing / Repossession

Recovery

Total Behavioural portfolio

Provision for collectively impaired assets

Fair value adjustment for present value of future losses

47,208

415

443

201

54

48,321

(1,356)

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

324,995

821,357

530,204

1,723,764

4,526

2,776

1,266

876

2,721

1,690

-  

-  

13,535

10,946

1,620

2,757

21,197

15,855

3,087

3,687

334,439

825,768

559,062

1,767,590

(1,356)

(3,232)

-  

-  

(1,763)

(6,242)

(2,494)

-  

(10,201)

(6,242)

Total finance receivables

571,075

2,526

901,964

829,937

556,568

2,862,070

Jun 14 
Judgement portfolio

Grade 1 - Very Strong

Grade 2 - Strong

Grade 3 - Sound

Grade 4 - Adequate

Grade 5 - Acceptable

Grade 6 - Monitor

Grade 7 - Substandard

Grade 8 - Doubtful

Grade 9 - At risk of loss

616

3,303

17,888

63,785

305,781

54,757

3,897

722

58

-  

-  

-  

-  

3,837

440

-  

12,798

882

-  

-  

25,331

35,420

145,774

209,825

59,071

10,936

-  

2,472

865

1,157

5,038

13,193

1,508

-  

-  

-  

Total Judgement portfolio

450,807

17,957

488,829

21,761

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

616

29,499

54,465

214,597

532,636

115,776

14,833

13,520

3,412

979,354

Behavioural portfolio

Not in arrears

Active

Arrangement

Non-performing / Repossession

Recovery

Total Behavioural portfolio

Provision for collectively impaired assets

Fair value adjustment for present value of future losses

40,142

238

96

38

-  

40,514

(583)

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

305,736

844,967

427,279

1,618,124

1,816

1,554

556

745

3,009

151

-  

276

8,054

5,770

1,519

1,092

13,117

7,571

2,113

2,113

310,407

848,403

443,714

1,643,038

(2,005)

(3,183)

-  

-  

(57)

(8,000)

(1,171)

-  

(6,999)

(8,000)

Total finance receivables

490,738

15,952

796,053

862,107

442,543

2,607,393

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

19 Asset quality (continued)

(e) Provision for impairment

Credit impairment provisions are made where events have occurred leading to an expectation of reduced future cash flows from certain

receivables. These provisions are made in some cases against an individual loan and in other cases on a collective basis.

Bad debts provided for are written off against individual or collective provisions. Amounts required to bring the provisions to their assessed levels

are recognised in profit or loss. Any future recoveries of amounts provided for are recognised in profit or loss.

Collective provisioning

The term collectively impaired asset refers to an asset where an event has occurred of which past history indicates that there is an increased

possibility that the Group will not collect all its principal and interest as it falls due. No losses have yet been identified on these individual loans

within the collectively impaired asset grouping, and history would indicate that only a small portion of these loans will eventually not be recovered.

The Group provides fully for its expected losses on collectively impaired assets.

Collective provisions are assessed with reference to risk profile groupings and historical loss data. Other judgemental factors including economic

and credit cycle considerations are also taken into account in determining appropriate loss propensities to be applied. The future credit quality of

these portfolios is subject to uncertainties that could cause actual credit losses to differ materially from reported loan impairment provisions.

These uncertainties include the wider economic environment, interest rates and their effect on customer spending, unemployment levels,

payment behaviour and bankruptcy rates.

No provisions are applied to loans that are newly written and loans that remain within their contractual terms, except where the Group becomes

aware of an event that might alter its view of the risk of a particular deal or group of deals.

Individual provisioning

Specific impairment provisions are made where events have occurred leading to an expectation of reduced future cash flows from certain

receivables. For individually significant loans for which the assessed risk grade is considered a “potential loss”, an individual assessment is made

of an appropriate provision for credit impairment.

Credit impairments are recognised as the difference between the carrying value of the loan and the discounted value of management’s best

estimate of future cash repayments and proceeds from any security held (discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate). All relevant

considerations that have a bearing on the expected future cash flows are taken into account, including the business prospects for the customer,

the likely realisable value of collateral, the Group’s position relative to other claimants, the reliability of customer information and the likely cost

and duration of the work-out process. Subjective judgements are made in this process. Furthermore, judgement can change with time as new

information becomes available or as work-out strategies evolve, resulting in revisions to the impairment provision as individual decisions are

taken. Changes in judgement could have a material impact on the financial statements.

Adequacy of the collective provision levels for each risk grouping is measured against historical loss experience at least annually. Adequacy of

individual provisions is assessed in respect of each loan on a material development or at least quarterly.

For Behavioural loans, excluding home equity release loans, arrears drive provision outcomes. Each arrears classification carries a provision for

potential loss based on historical experience for that classification in the same portfolio.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

19 Asset quality (continued)

(e) Provision for impairment (continued)

Corporate

Rural

$000 

Property

$000 

Other

$000 

Residential

All Other

Total

$000 

$000 

$000 

Jun 15 

Provision for individually impaired assets

Opening provision for individually impaired assets

1,531

3,739

4,092

Impairment loss for the year

- (credit) / charge for the year 

- recoveries

- write offs

- effect of discounting

Closing provision for individually impaired assets

Provision for collectively impaired assets

(35)

-  

(677)

(2)

817

349

-  

(561)

(269)

6,892

669

(317)

(200)

3,258

11,136

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

9,362

7,206

669

(1,555)

(471)

15,211

Opening provision for collectively impaired assets

583

2,005

3,183

57

1,171

6,999

Impairment loss for the year

- charge / (credit) for the year 

- recoveries

- write offs

Closing provision for collectively impaired assets

775

-  

(2)

1,356

(691)

42

-  

1,356

537

168

(656)

3,232

1,706

-  

-  

1,763

2,572

3

(1,252)

2,494

4,899

213

(1,910)

10,201

Total provision for impairment

2,173

4,614

14,368

1,763

2,494

25,412

Jun 14 

Provision for individually impaired assets

Opening provision for individually impaired assets

1,125

31,252

2,153

Impairment loss for the year

- charge for the year

- recoveries

- write offs

- effect of discounting

Closing provision for individually impaired assets

Provision for collectively impaired assets

1,714

-  

6,247

4

(1,284)

(32,305)

(24)

1,531

(1,459)

3,739

3,890

2

(1,669)

(284)

4,092

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

34,530

11,851

6

(35,258)

(1,767)

9,362

Opening provision for collectively impaired assets

581

10,260

3,479

134

1,507

15,961

Impairment loss for the year

- charge / (credit) for the year 

- recoveries

- write offs

Closing provision for collectively impaired assets

62

4

(64)

583

(7,497)

2

(760)

2,005

559

189

(1,044)

3,183

Total provision for impairment

2,114

5,744

7,275

(77)

-  

-  

57

57

997

59

(1,392)

1,171

(5,956)

254

(3,260)

6,999

1,171

16,361

20 Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group is unable to meet its payment obligations as they fall due. The timing mismatch of cash flows and the

related liquidity risk is inherent in all banking operations and is closely monitored by the Group.

Management of liquidity risk is designed to ensure that the Group has the ability to generate or obtain sufficient cash in a timely manner and at a

reasonable price to meet its financial commitments on a daily basis.

The Group’s exposure to liquidity risk is governed by a policy approved by the Board and managed by the ALCO. This policy sets out the nature of 

risk which may be taken and aggregate risk limits, and the ALCO must conform to this. The objective of the ALCO is to derive the most

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

20 Liquidity risk (continued)

Contractual liquidity profile of financial assets and liabilities

The following tables present the Group's financial assets and liabilities by relevant maturity groupings based upon contractual maturity date. The

amounts disclosed in the tables represent undiscounted future principal and interest cash flows. As a result, the amounts in the tables below may

differ to the amounts reported on the balance sheet.

The contractual cash flows presented below may differ significantly from actual amounts as a result of future actions of the Group and its

counterparties, such as early repayments or refinancing of term loans. Deposits and other public borrowings include customer savings deposits

and transactional accounts, which are at call. History demonstrates that such accounts provide a stable source of long term funding for the Group. 

It should be noted that the Group does not manage its liquidity risk on the basis of the information below. 

On

0-6

6-12

Demand

Months

Months

$000 

$000 

$000 

1-2

Years

$000 

2-5

Years

$000 

5+

Years

$000 

Total

$000 

Jun 15 

Cash and cash equivalents

37,012

-  

-  

-  

-  

Investments

Finance receivables

Finance receivables - securitised

Derivative financial assets

Other financial assets

Total financial assets

Borrowings

Borrowings - securitised

Derivative financial liabilities

Other financial liabilities

Total financial liabilities

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

27,039

544,745

87,168

59

5,546

47,376

334,438

68,824

-  

-  

35,801

501,222

92,675

-  

-  

237,409

841,869

66,949

-  

-  

-  

19,852

37,012

367,477

3,291,828

5,514,102

-  

-  

-  

315,616

59

5,546

37,012

664,557

450,638

629,698

1,146,227

3,311,680

6,239,812

746,637

1,187,234

-  

-  

1,695

5,215

6,407

20,594

424,928

260,964

-  

267

130,242

137,587

-  

-  

522

-  

-  

-  

748,332

1,219,450

686,159

130,764

137,587

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

2,626,628

266,179

6,407

23,078

2,922,292

Net financial (liabilities) / assets

(711,320)

(554,893)

(235,521)

498,934

1,008,640

3,311,680

3,317,520

Unrecognised loan commitments

Undrawn committed bank facilities

116,217

130,188

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

116,217

130,188

Undrawn committed bank facilities of $90.0 million (2014: $170.0 million) were available to be drawn down on demand. To the extent drawn,
$90.0 million is contractually repayable in 6-12 months' time upon facility expiry. The remaining undrawn committed bank facilities of $40.2 million
(2014: $3.8 million) were available to ASF Group to fund new home equity release finance receivables.

Jun 14 

Cash and cash equivalents

Investments

Finance receivables

Finance receivables - securitised

Derivative financial assets

Other financial assets

Total financial assets

Borrowings

Borrowings - securitised

Derivative financial liabilities

Other financial liabilities

Total financial liabilities

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

4,382

403,974

60,833

1,867

6,134

62,301

250,028

55,235

-  

-  

80,564

374,431

90,552

-  

-  

37,344

262,872

81,878

20,837

726,524

2,938,811

4,693,768

83,911

-  

-  

30

-  

-  

290,561

1,867

6,134

50,254

477,190

367,564

545,547

892,313

2,959,678

5,292,546

615,862

737,055

4,765

126

6,183

306,974

230,984

92

-  

101,548

148,395

567,509

2,477,343

-  

179

-  

-  

521

-  

-  

235,749

3,262

-  

4,180

19,446

748,129

538,050

101,727

148,916

570,771

2,736,718

37,344

12,910

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

13,263

629,125

Net financial (liabilities) / assets

(578,871)

(270,939)

(170,486)

443,820

743,397

2,388,907

2,555,828

Unrecognised loan commitments

Undrawn committed bank facilities

114,004

173,800

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

114,004

173,800

appropriate strategy for the Group in terms of the mix of assets and liabilities given its expectations of future cash flows, liquidity constraints and

The undrawn committed bank facilities totalling $170.0 million were available to be drawn down on demand. To the extent drawn, $170.0 million is

capital adequacy.  The Group employs asset and liability cash flow modelling to determine appropriate liquidity and funding strategies.

contractually repayable in 6-12 months' time upon facility expiry. The remaining undrawn committed bank facilities of $3.8 million were available to

The Group holds the following financial assets for the purpose of managing liquidity risk:

ASF Group to fund new home equity release finance receivables.

Cash and cash equivalents

Investments

Undrawn committed bank facilities

Total liquidity

Jun 15 

$000 

37,012

322,619

130,188

489,819

Jun 14 

$000 

37,344

238,859

173,800

450,003

The Group has securitised bank facilities of $350 million (2014: $400 million) in relation to the ABCP Trust, which matures on 3 February 2016

and CBA bank facilities of $507 million (2014: $560 million)  in relation to the ASF Group maturing on 30 September 2019.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

21 Interest rate risk

22 Concentrations of funding

The Group's market risk arises primarily due to significant exposure to interest rate risk, predominantly from raising funds through the retail and

wholesale deposit market, the debt capital markets and committed and uncommitted bank funding, securitisation of receivables, and offering loan

finance products to the commercial and consumer market in New Zealand and Australia.

Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of assets or liabilities will change because of changes in interest rates or that market interest rates may

change and thus alter the margin between interest

earning assets and interest

bearing liabilities. Interest rate risk for the Group refers to the risk

of loss due to holding assets and liabilities that may mature or re-price in different periods.

‐

‐

The Group’s exposure to market risk is governed by a policy approved by the Board and managed by the ALCO. This policy sets out the nature of

risk which may be taken and aggregate risk limits, and the ALCO must conform to this. The objective of the ALCO is to derive the most

appropriate strategy for the Group in terms of the mix of assets and liabilities given its expectations of the future and the potential consequences

of interest rate movements, liquidity constraints and capital adequacy.

To manage this market risk, the Group measures sensitivity to interest rate changes by frequently testing its position against various interest rate

Monitoring maturity profiles and seeking to match the re-pricing of assets and liabilities (physical hedging);

change scenarios to assess potential risk exposure. The Group also manages interest rate risk by:
• 
• 
• 

Monitoring interest rates daily and regularly (at least monthly) reviewing interest rate exposure; and

Entering into forward rate agreements and interest rate swaps and options to hedge against movements in interest rates.

(a) Concentration of funding by industry

Finance

Other

Total borrowings

(b) Concentration of funding by geographical area

Auckland

Wellington

Rest of North Island

Canterbury

Rest of South Island
Overseas 1

Total borrowings

Jun 15 
$000 

Jun 14 
$000 

790,137

818,543

2,035,108

1,705,917

2,825,245

2,524,460

441,921

384,344

472,167

772,689

206,563

547,561

453,168

202,829

376,495

687,168

168,442

636,358

2,825,245

2,524,460

Contractual Repricing Analysis

1 Included in Overseas funding is the CBA bank facility totalling $466 million, refer to Note 13 - Borrowings for more information.

The interest rate risk profile of financial assets and liabilities that follows has been prepared on the basis of maturity or next repricing date,

Other Disclosures

whichever is earlier.

Jun 15 

Cash and cash equivalents

Investments

Finance receivables

Finance receivables - securitised

Other financial assets 

Total financial assets

Borrowings

Borrowings - securitised

Other financial liabilities

Total financial liabilities

Effect of derivatives held for risk 
management

0-3

3-6

6-12

Months

Months

Months

$000 

$000 

$000 

1-2

Years

$000 

2+ Non-interest

Years

$000 

bearing

$000 

Total

$000 

36,928

137,742

1,962,329

40,193

59

-  

-  

-  

-  

1,938

87,889

35,548

25,797

149,239

60,778

14,410

204,142

83,434

142,732

180,427

57,661

-  

-  

-  

-  

2,177,251

125,375

235,814

301,986

380,820

1,529,593

375,635

411,061

119,351

130,975

258,630

8,102

-  

-  

-  

250

-  

503

-  

-  

1,796,325

375,635

411,311

119,854

130,975

84

6,719

430

37,012

329,338

2,584,456

-  

277,614

5,546

12,779

5,605

3,234,025

-  

-  

20,594

20,594

2,566,615

258,630

29,449

2,854,694

250,699

(25,355)

(46,365)

(88,039)

(90,940)

-  

-  

23 Significant subsidiaries and interests in joint arrangements

As at 30 June 2015 the Group includes the following controlled entities.

Significant

subsidiaries /  Joint

arrangements

Heartland Bank Limited (Bank)

VPS Properties Limited
Heartland HER Holdings Limited (HHHL) 1
New Sentinel Limited (NSL) 1
Australian Seniors Finance Pty Limited (ASF) 1
MARAC Insurance Limited 2

Country of 

Nature 

incorporation 

of business

and place of

business
New Zealand

Financial services

New Zealand

Investment property holding company

New Zealand

Holding company

New Zealand

Financial services

Australia

Financial services

New Zealand

Insurance services

Proportion of

ownership interest and

voting power held
Jun 15 

Jun 14 

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

50%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

50%

1

On 13 February 2014 Heartland HER Holdings Limited was incorporated. On 1 April 2014 Heartland acquired New Sentinel Limited and

Australian Seniors Finance Pty Limited from Seniors Money International Limited. 

2 On 17 July 2015, MARAC Insurance Limited was acquired in full.  Refer to Note 29 - Events after reporting date.

Net financial assets/(liabilities)

631,625

(275,615)

(221,862)

94,093

158,905

(7,815)

379,331

24 Structured entities

Jun 14 
Cash and cash equivalents

Investments

Finance receivables

Finance receivables - securitised

Other financial assets 

Total financial assets

Borrowings

Borrowings - securitised

Other financial liabilities

Total financial liabilities

Effect of derivatives held for risk 
management

37,004

126,585

1,781,120

43,043

1,867

-  

-  

-  

-  

2,039

83,718

30,518

29,379

137,484

51,819

32,608

182,307

71,827

48,248

175,355

47,631

-  

-  

-  

-  

1,989,619

116,275

218,682

286,742

271,234

1,556,658

328,448

282,156

66,726

61,849

228,623

4,680

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

1,789,961

328,448

282,156

66,726

61,849

340

-  

37,344

238,859

2,571

2,362,555

-  

244,838

6,134

9,045

8,001

2,891,597

-  

-  

18,946

18,946

2,295,837

228,623

23,626

2,548,086

252,411 

(22,550)

(40,925)

(64,025)

(124,911)

-  

-  

Deposits

A structured entity is one which has been designed such that voting or similar rights are not the dominant factor in deciding who controls the

entity. Structured entities are created to accomplish a narrow and well-defined objective such as the securitisation or holding of particular assets,

or the execution of a specific borrowing or lending transaction. Structured entities are consolidated where the substance of the relationship is that

the Group controls the structured entity.

(a) Heartland Cash and Term PIE Fund

The Group controls the operations of Heartland Cash and Term PIE Fund (Heartland PIE Fund). Heartland PIE Fund is a portfolio investment

entity that invests in the Bank's deposits. Investments of Heartland PIE Fund are represented as follows:

Jun 15 

$000 

45,110

Jun 14 

$000 

38,819

Net financial assets/(liabilities)

452,069

(234,723)

(104,399)

155,991

84,474

(9,901)

343,511

The tables above illustrate the periods in which the cash flows from interest rate swaps are expected to occur and affect profit or loss.

The management of interest rate risk against interest rate gap limits is supplemented by monitoring the sensitivity of the Group's financial assets
and liabilities to various standard and non standard interest rate scenarios. Standard scenarios which are considered on a monthly basis include a
100 basis point parallel fall or rise in the yield curve. There is no material impact on profit or loss in terms of a fair value change from movements
in market interest rates. Furthermore there is no material cash flow impact on the Statement of Cash Flows from a 100 basis point change in
interest rates.

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For the year ended 30 June 2015

24 Structured entities (continued)

(b) ABCP Trust

The Group has securitised a pool of receivables comprising commercial and motor vehicle loans to the ABCP Trust.

The Group substantially retains the credit risks and rewards associated with the securitised assets, and continues to recognise these assets and

associated borrowings on the Statement of Financial Position. Despite this presentation in the financial statements, the loans sold to the Trusts

are set aside for the benefit of investors in the Trusts. The securitised balances are represented as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents - securitised

Finance receivables - securitised

Borrowings - securitised

Derivative financial asset - securitised

Derivative financial liabilities - securitised

NOTE

11

13

Jun 15 

Jun 14 

$000 

5,553

$000 

5,421

277,614

244,838

(258,630)

(228,623)

59

(1,995)

1,768

-  

(c) Seniors Warehouse Trust (SW Trust) and ASF Settlement Trust (ASF Trust)

SW Trust and ASF Trust form part of ASF's home equity release business. They were both set up by ASF, as asset holding entities. The Trustee

for both Trusts is ASF Custodians Pty Limited and the Trust Manager is ASF. The balances of SW Trust and ASF Trust are represented as

follows:

Cash and cash equivalents

Finance receivables - Home equity release loans

Borrowings - CBA

Derivative financial liabilities

25 Joint arrangements

Jun 15 

Jun 14 

$000 

1,207

$000 

846

424,445

405,523

(372,333)

(364,335)

(3,608)

(4,147)

At 30 June 2015, the Group owned 50% of MARAC Insurance Limited through Marac JV Holdings Limited. The Group determined that this joint

arrangement was a joint venture. A joint venture is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights

to the net assets of the joint arrangement.

Investments in joint ventures are accounted for by the Group using the equity method and are recognised initially at cost. The consolidated

financial statements include the Group's share of the income and expenses and equity movements of equity accounted investees, from the date

that significant influence or joint control commences until the date that significant influence or joint control ceases.

Carrying amount at beginning of year

Dividends received from joint venture

Share of joint arrangement profit

Carrying amount at end of year

Total comprehensive income from joint venture

Jun 15 

Jun 14 

$000 

4,246

-  

137

4,383

$000 

4,320

(560)

486

4,246

949

972

On 17 July 2015, the Group acquired the remaining 50% of MARAC Insurance Limited. During the year ended 30 June 2015 the Group has

recognised a provision for the write down of the carrying value of MARAC Insurance Limited of $339,000. This write down is reflected in the share

of joint arrangement profit above.

26 Staff share ownership arrangements

The Group operates share-based compensation plans that are cash settled and equity settled. 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

26 Staff share ownership arrangements (continued)

In relation to the staff share ownership arrangements, the Group has recognised the following:

Equity settled

Total amount recognised in equity

Cash settled

Total amount recognised as an expense

Liability recognised

Jun 15

$000 

Jun 14

$000 

1,491

678

1,555

-  

326

676

The following share-based compensation plans were in place during the year for selected senior employees of the Group:

(a) Equity settled

Heartland LTI Net Share Settled Plan (LNSSP)

The LNSSP has been allotted under three tranches. Under the LNSSP participants are granted an option to acquire shares in Heartland. The

number of shares granted upon exercise of the options is based on the difference between the market price of the shares on the exercise date

and the reference price. The options are subject to the option holders continued employment with the Group.

2015 tranche - Special Grant

Optionholders of the 2015 tranche - special grant will be able to exercise the options in the period beginning on the date the market price of

Heartland ordinary shares is equal to $1.50 and ending on 1 July 2017. Market price is calculated based on the volume weighted average price of

a Heartland share on the NZX Main Board for the 10 business days immediately before (but excluding) the exercise date for those options.

The reference price is the amount (if any) by which the market price of Heartland ordinary shares at the time of exercise exceeds $1.00 (based on

a volume weighted average price of Heartland ordinary shares for the prior 20 business days), plus the aggregate amount of cash dividends

(cents per Heartland ordinary share) paid by Heartland in the period from 1 April 2015 until and including the date the options are exercised.

However, for the purpose of calculating the settlement amount, the market price of Heartland ordinary shares is capped at $1.50 and any increase

above this amount shall be disregarded.

2013 and 2014 tranches

Optionholders of the 2013 and 2014 tranches will be able to exercise the options between September 2015 to 1 July 2017 and September 2016 to

1 July 2018 respectively.

The reference price is the amount (if any) by which the market price (based on a volume weighted average price of Heartland ordinary shares for

the prior 20 business days) of Heartland ordinary shares at the time of exercise exceeds an opening price. This opening price is a 5% premium

over the volume weighted average price of Heartland ordinary shares for the 20 business days following 26 August 2013 for the 2013 tranche and

25 August 2014 for the 2014 tranche, less cash dividends paid after issue of the options.

Grant date

Number of shares granted

Option valuation at grant date

Total value at grant date

June 2015

Opening unvested options outstanding / exercisable 1 July 2014

Number of options granted:

Less: options forfeited
Closing unvested options outstanding / exercisable 30 June 2015

2015

2014

2013

Tranche

Tranche

Tranche

1/04/2015

28/08/2014

26/08/2013

5,208

0.09

8,954

0.20

5,136

0.21

              467              1,755              1,099 

-

5,208

-  

5,208

-

8,954

(383)

8,571

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

-  

5,005

-  

(125)

4,880

-  

5,136

(131)

5,005

For the cash settled plans, the Group recognises a liability based on the estimated fair value of the obligation. The value of this liability is

recognised in profit or loss over the relevant service period and is re-measured at each reporting date.

June 2014

For equity settled plans, share based payments to employees providing services are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments at the

grant date. 

The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity settled share-based payments is expensed on a straight line basis over the vesting

period, based on the Group's estimate of equity instruments that will eventually vest, with a corresponding increase in equity. At the end of each

reporting period, the Group revises its estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest. The impact of the revision of the original

estimates, if any, is recognised in profit or loss such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to

the equity-settled employee benefits reserve.

Opening unvested options outstanding / exercisable 1 July 2013

Number of options granted:

Less: options forfeited
Closing unvested options outstanding / exercisable 30 June 2014

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

26 Staff share ownership arrangements (continued)

(a) Equity settled (continued)

The fair value at grant date of these options has been measured using the Black Scholes option pricing model. As the exercise price is reduced

by dividends paid between the grant date and the exercise date, the model has been adjusted to reflect this. Information regarding the calculation

of the fair value under the LNSSP is as follows:

Volatility
Risk free interest rate

Estimated option life (years)

Expiry date

Exercise price ($)

Market price at grant date($)

2015

2014

2013

Tranche

Tranche

Tranche

20.1%

3.1%

20.0%

4.0%

25.0%

3.4%

               3.3                  3.9                  3.9 

30/06/2018

30/06/2018

30/06/2017

1.00

1.28

0.99

0.95

0.89

0.87

The volatility is calculated based on the historical movement in Heartland's ordinary shares.

Heartland LTI Cash Entitlements Plan (LCEP)

Under the LCEP, participants were granted a cash entitlement. This cash entitlement is based on the amount by which the market price of

Heartland shares at a future date exceeds an agreed reference price (no payment is made in the event that the market price of Heartland shares

at that future date is lower than the reference price). Cash entitlements based on a reference pool of 5.65 million shares were issued in the year

ending 30 June 2013 at a reference price of $0.72 per share.  The cash entitlements plan was closed during the year at a share price of $1.20.

(b) Cash settled

Heartland Long Term Executive Share Plan (LTESP)

The LTESP was introduced in the year ended 30 June 2013 and concluded during the year ended 30 June 2015 with all of the shares under the

LTESP vesting. Under the LTESP, the Group lent funds to the participants. These funds were used by the participants to acquire Heartland

shares, which were held on the participants behalf. Participants that were still employed by the Group on 30 June 2015 were entitled to some or

all of the Heartland shares held on their behalf. To the extent a participant was entitled to the shares held on their behalf, the participant was given

a cash bonus which was applied toward repayment of the loan. To the extent a participant was not entitled to the shares held on their behalf,

those shares were acquired by Heartland NZ Trustee Limited for a purchase price which was applied toward repayment of the loan.  

27 Contingent liabilities and commitments

Letters of credit, guarantees and performance bonds

Total contingent liabilities

Undrawn facilities available to customers

Conditional commitments to fund at future dates

Total commitments

Jun 15 

$000 

14,844

14,844

116,217

108,037

224,254

Jun 14 

$000 

6,329

6,329

114,004

95,780

209,784

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 30 June 2015

28 Application of new and revised accounting standards

 (a)  New standards and interpretations adopted

The following new standards and amendments to standards have been adopted from 1 July 2014 in the preparation of these financial statements:

NZ IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation
Clarifies certain aspects of offsetting financial assets and liabilities because of diversity in the application of the requirements of offsetting.

Its

adoption did not have a material impact on the financial statements.

 (b)  New standards and interpretations not yet adopted

A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are not yet effective for the year ended 30 June 2015, and have not

been applied in preparing these financial statements. The new standards identified which may have an effect on the financial statements of the

Group are:

Standard and description

Effective
for annual
years
beginning 
on or
after:

Expected to 
be initially 
applied in 
year ending:

NZ IFRS 9 Financial Instruments , which specifies how an entity should classify and measure financial assets and

1 January 

30 June 

liabilities.

2018

2019

NZ IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (2013) , which provides a principles-based approach to hedge accounting and

1 January 

30 June  

aligns hedge accounting closely with risk management.

2018

2019

The full impact of NZ IFRS 9 is yet to be assessed.

29 Events after the reporting date

On 17 July 2015, the Group acquired the remaining 50% of MARAC Insurance Limited. During the year ended 30 June 2015 the Group has
recognised a provision for the write down of the carrying value of MARAC Insurance Limited of $339,000. Going forward MARAC Insurance's
results will be consolidated and will form part of the Group.

There have been no other material events after the reporting date that would affect the interpretation of the financial statements or the

performance of the Group.

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Director Disclosures

Directors

The following persons were directors of the Company and the Company’s subsidiaries during the year ended 30 June 2015.

Company

Directors

Company

Directors

Heartland New Zealand Limited

Jeffrey Kenneth Greenslade

Non-Independent Director

Heartland HER Holdings Limited

Laura Anne Byrne (appointed 13 May 2015)

Graham Russell Kennedy

Independent Director

Gary Richard Leech

Independent Director (resigned 31 October 2014)

Christopher Robert Mace

Independent Director

Geoffrey Thomas Ricketts

Independent Director

Deborah Jane Taylor

Independent Director (appointed 10 December 2014)

Gregory Raymond Tomlinson

Non-Independent Director

ASF Custodians Pty Limited

Julie Marie Campbell-Bode (appointed 4 May 2015)

Christopher Patrick Francis Flood (appointed 15 December 2014, resigned 4 May 2015)

Richard Udovenya

Vaughan Keith Underwood (resigned 27 February 2015)

Australian Seniors Finance Pty Limited

Julie Marie Campbell-Bode

Richard Udovenya

Vaughan Keith Underwood (resigned 27 February 2015)

Christopher Patrick Francis Flood (appointed 15 December 2014, resigned 4 May 2015)

Canterbury Building Society Limited

Jeffrey Kenneth Greenslade

Bruce Robertson Irvine

HBL Australian Investments Limited

Julie Marie Campbell-Bode

Heartland Bank Limited 

Jeffrey Kenneth Greenslade

Christopher Patrick Francis Flood

Nicola Jean Greer

Edward John Harvey

Bruce Robertson Irvine

Michael Danton Jonas

Graham Russell Kennedy

Geoffrey Thomas Ricketts

Richard Arthur Wilks

Heartland Financial Services Limited

Jeffrey Kenneth Greenslade 

Christopher David Andrew Cowell (appointed 13 May 2015)

Christopher Patrick Francis Flood (resigned 13 May 2015)

Jeffrey Kenneth Greenslade

Michael Danton Jonas

Geoffrey Thomas Ricketts (resigned 13 May 2015)

Gregory Raymond Tomlinson (resigned 13 May 2015)

Heartland NZ Holdings Limited 

Jeffrey Kenneth Greenslade 

Heartland NZ Trustee Limited

Jeffrey Kenneth Greenslade 

Bruce Robertson Irvine

Heartland PIE Fund Limited

Jeffrey Kenneth Greenslade 

Heartland Seniors Finance Pty Limited

Julie Marie Campbell-Bode

Bruce Robertson Irvine

New Sentinel Limited

Christopher Patrick Francis Flood (appointed 31 October 2014)

Brett Stephen Wilson (resigned 31 October 2014)

Vaughan Keith Underwood (resigned 27 February 2015)

Sentinel Custodians Limited

Garry Dean Bishop

Vaughan Keith Underwood (resigned on 27 February 2015)

Christopher Patrick Francis Flood (appointed 27 February 2015)

Seniors Finance Custodians Pty Limited

Julie Marie Campbell-Bode (appointed 4 May 2015)

Christopher Patrick Francis Flood (resigned 4 May 2015)

Richard Udovenya

Seniors Finance Pty Limited

Julie Marie Campbell-Bode

Richard Udovenya

Christopher Patrick Francis Flood (resigned 4 May 2015)

VPS Parnell Limited1 

Michael Danton Jonas 

VPS Properties Limited 

Michael Danton Jonas

Mark Stephen Mountcastle (resigned 28 November 2014)

Mark Stephen Mountcastle (resigned 28 November 2014)

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Interests Register

The following are the entries in the Interests Register of the Company (and the Company’s subsidiaries) 
made during the year ended 30 June 2015.

Indemnification and Insurance of Directors

The Company has given indemnities to, and has effected insurance for, directors of the Company and the 
Company’s subsidiaries to indemnify and insure them in respect of any liability for, or costs incurred in 
relation to, any act or omission in their capacity as directors, to the extent permitted by the Companies 
Act 1993. The cost of the insurance premiums to the Company and the Company’s subsidiaries for the 
year ended 30 June 2015 was $52,612.50.

Share Dealings by Directors

Details of individual directors’ share dealings as entered in the Interests Register of the Company under 
Section 148(2) of the Companies Act 1993 during the year ended 30 June 2015 are as follows (all dealings 
are in ordinary shares unless otherwise specified): 

J K Greenslade

No. of Shares

Nature of Relevant Interest

145,903

15,277

50,000

145,903

Transfer of legal title under the Heartland New Zealand 
Limited 2012 Long Term Executive Share Plan 

Transfer of beneficial interest under the Heartland New 
Zealand Limited 2012 Long Term Executive Share Plan - 
shares forfeited back to Heartland NZ Trustee Limited

Disposal

Transfer of shares as part of FY2014 employee 
remuneration

Acquisition

Transfer of legal title under the Heartland New Zealand 
Limited 2012 Long Term Executive Share Plan

Acquisition

Acquisition/  
Disposal

Acquisition

Consideration

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Date of Acquisition/ 
Disposal

1 September 2014

2 September 2014

1 September 2014

30 June 2015

G R Kennedy

No. of Shares

Nature of Relevant Interest

82,470

16,838

Allotment of shares under dividend reinvestment plan 
as trustee of the Heartland Trust

Distribution of assets by the trustees of the Archford 
Trust to the beneficiaries of the Archford Trust

Acquisition/  
Disposal 

Consideration

Date of Acquisition/ 
Disposal

Acquisition

$108,860

2 April 2015

Disposal

Nil

30 June 2015

G R Leech (Resigned 31 October 2014)

No. of Shares

Nature of Relevant Interest

176,740

13,400

Off market transfer of shares by GR & AM Leech 
(as trustees of the GR & AM Leech Family Trust) to 
Investment Custodial Services Ltd (as custodian for the 
GR & AM Leech Family Trust)

Off market transfer of shares by Robert Lindsay 
Aitken and Gary Richard Leech (as trustees of the RL 
& EJ Aitken Family Trust) to FNZ Custodians Ltd (as 
custodian for the RL & EJ Aitken Family Trust)

C R Mace

No. of Shares

Nature of Relevant Interest

82,470

Allotment of shares under dividend reinvestment plan 
as trustee of the Heartland Trust

G T Ricketts

No. of Shares

Nature of Relevant Interest

82,470

Allotment of shares under dividend reinvestment plan 
as trustee of the Heartland Trust

D J Taylor

No. of Shares

Nature of Relevant Interest

Acquisition/  
Disposal 

Consideration

Date of Acquisition/ 
Disposal

Disposal

Nil

24 March 2015

Disposal

Nil

26 March 2015

Acquisition/  
Disposal

Consideration

Date of Acquisition/ 
Disposal

Acquisition

$108,860

2 April 2015

Acquisition/  
Disposal

Consideration

Date of Acquisition/ 
Disposal

Acquisition

$108,860

2 April 2015

Acquisition/  
Disposal

Consideration

Date of Acquisition/ 
Disposal

50,000

On-market purchase of shares

Acquisition

$51,500

10 December 2014

G R Tomlinson

No. of Shares

Nature of Relevant Interest

Acquisition/  
Disposal

Consideration

Date of Acquisition/ 
Disposal

3,846,000

Off-market purchase by Harrogate Trustee Limited

Acquisition

$4,999,800

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General Notice of Disclosure of Interest  
in the Interests Register

Details of directors’ general disclosures entered in the relevant 
interests register under Section 140 of the Companies Act 1993 
during the year ended 30 June 2015 are as follows:

Radio New Zealand Limited 

Silver Fern Farms Limited 

Silver Fern Farms Beef Limited 

Director

Director

Director

Silver Fern Farms Venison Limited 

Director

Heartland New Zealand Limited

G R Kennedy 

Bradford Management 2013 Limited 

Director (resigned on  
28 October 2014)

Trevor Wilson Charities Limited 

Director

Trevor Wilson Charities (No 2) Limited  Director

NZ Express Transport (2006) Limited 

Director

Rural Transport Limited 

Director

D J Taylor 

Forestry Equities Management Limited  Director and Shareholder  

Tassenberg Limited 

Director and Shareholder

Taylor Partners Limited 

Shareholder (resigned  
28 January 2015)

Details of directors’ general disclosures entered in the relevant 
interest register under Section 140 of the Companies Act 1993 prior 
to 1 July 2014, can be found in earlier Annual Reports.

Specific Disclosures of Interest in the 
Interests Register

There were no specific disclosures of interests in transactions 
entered into by the Company or its subsidiaries during the period 
1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015.

(resigned as a Director  
27 January 2015)

Information Used by Directors

HGL New Zealand Limited 

Hirepool Group Limited 

Director

Director

Landcare Research New Zealand Limited  Director 

No director of the Company or its subsidiaries disclosed use of 
information received in his or her capacity as a director that would 
not otherwise be available to that director.

Petra Forestry Limited 

Petra Securities Limited 

Shareholder (resigned  
28 January 2015)

Shareholder (resigned  
28 January 2015)

Directors’ Relevant Interests

Set out in the table below are the Heartland New Zealand Limited 
shares, and options which are convertible into shares, in which each 
director of the Company had a relevant interest as at 30 June 2015.

Number of Ordinary Shares – 
Beneficial

Number of Ordinary Shares – 
Non-Beneficial

Number of Options

G R Leech (Resigned 31 October 2014)

C R Mace

5,937,204

D J Taylor (Appointed 10 December 2014)

Director

J K Greenslade

G R Kennedy

G R Leech (Resigned 31 October 2014)

C R Mace

G T Ricketts

D J Taylor

G R Tomlinson

918,074

481,052

176,740

12,289,728

12,289,728

50,000

48,224,352

572,090

5,807,897

240,054

5,797,897

5,797,897

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Directors’ Remuneration

The current total directors’ fee pool for the non-executive directors 
of the Company and its subsidiaries approved by shareholders at the 
Annual Shareholder Meeting held on 31 October 2014 is $1,000,000 
per annum.

The total remuneration received by each non-executive director who 
held office in the Company and the Company’s subsidiaries during 
the year ended 30 June 2015 was as follows.

Heartland New Zealand Limited

Board/Committee 2 

Board

Audit and Risk Committee

Governance and Remuneration Committee

Heartland Bank Limited

Board/Committee

Board

Audit Committee

Risk Committee

Chairman

$125,000

$7,500

$10,000

Chairman

$125,000

$15,000

$20,000

Member

$75,000

$7,500

$5,000

Member

$70,000

$7,500

$10,000

The total remuneration and value of other benefits 3 received by each non-executive director who 
held office in the Company and its subsidiaries during the year ended 30 June 2015 was as follows:

Director

G T Ricketts

N J Greer

E J Harvey

B R Irvine

G R Kennedy

G R Tomlinson

R A Wilks

Total

Remuneration

$142,500

$80,000

$95,000

$137,500

$92,500

$27,500

$85,000

$46,222

$80,000

$90,000

$876,222

Richard Udovenya received A$30,000 per annum in his capacity as an independent director of 
Australian Seniors Finance Pty Limited from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015.

Directors’ fees exclude GST where appropriate. In addition, directors are entitled to be 
reimbursed for costs associated with carrying out their duties.

2 Where a director sits on both the Heartland New Zealand Limited and Heartland Bank Limited Boards, the director receives the single highest applicable fee.
3  In addition to these amounts Heartland New Zealand Limited meets costs incurred by directors, which are incidental to the performance of their duties. This includes providing 
directors with telephone concessions and paying the cost of directors’ travel. As these costs are incurred by Heartland New Zealand Limited to enable directors to perform their 
duties, no value is attributable to them as benefits to directors for the purposes of the above table.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Remuneration and/or Other Benefits  
from the Company and its subsidiaries  
to Executive Directors

The remuneration for the Executive Directors includes a fixed 
remuneration component and a variable remuneration component 
comprising short-term incentives (cash and/or shares) and/or long-
term incentives (cash settled or share settled options). Long-term 
incentives are offered to selected employees (including the Executive 
Directors in their capacity as employees) in order to:

Share Settled Options Plan

• The Reference Price is $1.00.

Under the Share Settled Options Plan (Options Plan) selected 
employees were granted net share settled options (Options), being 
a right (the exercise of which is contingent and dependent on certain 
factors, including continued employment by the Heartland group 
and the market value of Heartland’s shares) to receive in the future 
Heartland shares as incentive based remuneration.

The key terms of the Options Plan are:

•  The Options are linked to a three year service period beginning 

•  For the purposes of calculating the settlement amount, the 
market price of Heartland shares is capped at $1.50 and any 
increase above this amount is disregarded.

•  Participants are prohibited from disposing of any Heartland 
shares allotted on exercise of the Options until 1 July 2020, 
except with the prior approval of the Governance, Capital and 
Remuneration Committee of the Heartland board.

•  Incentivise and motivate participants to continue in employment 

with the Heartland group for the applicable service period;

on the first day of the financial year in which the options 
are granted.

J K Greenslade (Chief Executive Officer)

•  Incentivise and motivate participants to exercise long-term 

thinking to contribute to the long-term success of the Heartland 
group; and

•  Align the interests of participants with those of Heartland and 

its shareholders.

Further information on the long-term incentive plans is set out below.

LTI Cash Entitlements Plan

Under the LTI Cash Entitlements Plan (Plan) selected employees 
were granted an entitlement, being a right (which is contingent and 
dependent on certain factors, including continued employment 
by the Heartland group and the value of Heartland’s shares) 
to receive in the future a lump sum cash payment as incentive 
based remuneration.

•  The employee can exercise their Options at any time during 
a specified exercise period which generally commences 20 
business days after Heartland’s annual results announcement 
for the last financial year of the service period and ends two 
years later. 

•  The reference price of each Option is an amount equal to 

5% over the VWAP of Heartland shares on the NZX over 20 
business days immediately following the reference date 
(Reference Price).

•  When Options are exercised, a settlement amount is calculated. 
The settlement amount is the amount by which (as multiplied by 
the number of Options):

  -  The VWAP of Heartland shares on NZX over 20 business days 
immediately preceding the exercise date (Market Price),

The key terms of the Plan are:

exceeds

•  The entitlements are linked to a service period beginning 1 July 

2012 and ending 1 July 2015.

•  The settlement date is 20 business days after Heartland’s 

annual results announcement for the financial year ended 30 
June 2015.

•  The settlement amount is the amount by which (as multiplied 
by the number of shares in the participant’s reference pool) 
the volume weighted average price (VWAP) of Heartland’s 
shares over the 20 business days immediately preceding the 
settlement date exceeded the reference price (being $0.7205).

In January 2015, the Board determined to settle the Plan prior to the 
settlement date as the rise in Heartland’s share price had materially 
exceeded performance of the NZX benchmark and the Plan would 
therefore materially exceed cost expectations if the appreciating 
trend in Heartland’s share price continued. The entitlements were 
settled on 16 January 2015 based on a notional settlement share 
price of $1.20. It is not intended that further grants be made under 
the Plan. 

Refer to Note 26 of the financial statements for further information 
in relation to the Plan. 

  -   the Reference Price, less the aggregate amount of cash 

dividends (cents per share) paid by Heartland in the period 
from the date those Options were granted until and including 
the exercise date for those Options.

•   The employee receives Heartland shares having an aggregate 

Market Price equal to the settlement amount.

Refer to Note 26 of the financial statements for further information 
in relation to the Options Plan. 

Share Settled Options Plan – Special Grant

A special grant under the Options Plan was made to selected 
employees. For the purposes of this special grant, the existing terms 
of the Options Plan applied subject to the following modifications:

•  The exercise period for the Options begins on the date the 

market price of Heartland shares is equal to $1.50 and ends on 
1 July 2017 (subject to continued employment by the Heartland 
group). For this purpose, the market price of Heartland shares 
on any day will be regarded as the VWAP for the prior 10 
business days.

The tables below detail the nature and amount of the remuneration and the value of other benefits received by J K Greenslade during FY15.

Fixed Remuneration and Short-Term Incentive (STI)

Fixed

$887,254

Variable STI*

$447,500

Total

$1,334,754

* The short term incentive remuneration is comprised of a cash payment relating to the year ended 30 June 2015 (which is determined and paid in the first quarter of the next financial 
year) and the transfer of 50,000 shares on 1 September 2014 (share price $0.95) relating to the year ended 30 June 2014.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI)

Number of options issued 
during year

Value of options/
entitlements* issued and 
amortising during year ($)

Value of options/
entitlements* issued in 
past years and amortising 
during year ($)

LTI Cash Entitlements Plan

2013 Share Settled Options

2014 Share Settled Options

-

-

-

-

-

-

Special Grant – Share Settled Options

2,604,201

147,500

470,925

106,800

120,000

-

* The value of the options disclosed above is the portion of the fair value of options allocated to the reporting period. The fair value of the options is likely to be different from the 
market value of the options at the date when (and if) they vest. The value of the entitlements disclosed above under the LTI Cash Entitlements Plan represents the actual value 
received in the reporting period (as opposed to the fair value allocated) due to the entitlements being settled prior to the original settlement date (see the description of the LTI 
Cash Entitlements Plan for further details).

M D Jonas (Head of Strategic & Product Development)

The remuneration and value of other benefits received by M D Jonas during FY15 comprised of a fixed remuneration component of $600,000 
and long-term incentives as specified in the table below.  M D Jonas resigned as a director of Heartland Bank Limited on 5 August 2015.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI)

Number of options issued 
during year

Value of options/
entitlements* issued and 
amortising during year ($)

Value of options/
entitlements* issued in 
past years and amortising 
during year ($)

LTI Cash Entitlements Plan

2013 Share Settled Options

2014 Share Settled Options

-

-

-

-

-

-

Special Grant – Share Settled Options

1,302,101

73,750

348,834

44,500

70,000

-

* The value of the options disclosed above is the portion of the fair value of options allocated to the reporting period. The fair value of the options is likely to be different from the 
market value of the options at the date when (and if) they vest. The value of the entitlements disclosed above under the LTI Cash Entitlements Plan represents the actual value 
received in the reporting period (as opposed to the fair value allocated) due to the entitlements being settled prior to the original settlement date (see the description of the LTI 
Cash Entitlements Plan for further details). 

 
 
 
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Executive Remuneration

Shareholder Information

The number of employees of the Company and its subsidiaries (including former employees), other than directors, who received remuneration, 
including non-cash benefits, in excess of $100,000 during the year ended 30 June 2015 is set out in the remuneration bands detailed below.

Spread of Shares

Set out below are details of the spread of shareholders of the Company as at 21 August 2015.

Remuneration

$100,000 to $109,999

$110,000 to $119,999

$120,000 to $129,999

$130,000 to $139,999

$140,000 to $149,999

$150,000 to $159,999

$160,000 to $169,999

$170,000 to $179,999

$180,000 to $189,999

$190,000 to $199,999

$200,000 to $209,999

$210,000 to $219,999

$220,000 to $229,999

$240,000 to $249,999

$260,000 to $269,999

$270,000 to $279,999

$280,000 to $289,999

$290,000 to $299,999

$300,000 to $309,999

$320,000 to $329,999

$360,000 to $369,999

$390,000 to $399,999

$490,000 to $499,999

$580,000 to $589,999

$630,000 to $639,999

$650,000 to $659,999

$1,240,000 to $1,249,999

Number  
of Staff

17

11

15

18

9

4

2

3

3

1

4

2

1

3

3

1

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Total

109

Size of Holding

1–1,000 shares

1,001–5,000 shares

5,001–10,000 shares

10,001–50,000 shares

50,001–100,000 shares

100,001 shares and over

TOTAL

Number of Shareholders

Total Number of Shares

% of Issued Shares

1,009

2,627

1,769

3,297

599

417

9,718

616,925

7,242,590

13,498,032

75,153,993

42,146,529

331,232,211

469,890,280

0.13

1.54

2.87

15.99

8.97

70.49

100%

Twenty Largest Shareholders1  

Set out below are details of the 20 largest shareholders of the Company as at 21 August 2015.

Rank Shareholder

Total Shares

% of Total Shareholders

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Harrogate Trustee Limited

Accident Compensation Corporation

FNZ Custodians Limited

JPMorgan Chase Bank

Oceania & Eastern Limited

Philip Maurice Carter

Citibank Nominees (NZ) Ltd

Leveraged Equities Finance Limited

National Nominees New Zealand Limited

Investment Custodial Services Limited

Forsyth Barr Custodians Limited

New Zealand Permanent Trustees Limited

Heartland Trust

Investment Custodial Services Limited

Jarden Custodians Limited

HSBC Nominees (New Zealand) Limited

HSBC Nominees (New Zealand) Limited

Custodial Services Limited

GUY Perry & D A Thompson Trustee Limited

Cogent Nominees Limited

48,224,352

25,032,601

19,643,526

14,382,406

12,289,728

9,500,000

9,393,743

7,971,302

7,916,590

7,290,726

7,218,516

6,915,000

5,693,728

4,550,955

4,500,000

4,322,922

3,729,077

3,459,523

3,370,000

3,365,577

10.26

5.33

4.18

3.06

2.62

2.02

2.00

1.70

1.68

1.55

1.54

1.47

1.21

0.97

0.96

0.92

0.79

0.74

0.72

0.72

TOTAL FOR TOP 20 HOLDERS

208,770,272

44.43

1 Any person wishing to acquire an interest in 10% or more of the Company’s shares must obtain the consent of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand before they do so.

 
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Substantial Product Holders

At 30 June 2015, the following product holders had given notice in accordance with Sections 276 and 277 
of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 that they were substantial product holders in the Company.  
The number of shares shown below are as advised in the most recent substantial product holder notices 
to the Company and may not be their holding as at 30 June 2015.

Name

Number of Shares

Class of Shares

Total Number  
of Shares in Class

Harrogate Trustee Limited  
and Gregory Raymond Tomlinson

Accident Compensation Corporation,  
Nicholas Bagnall, Guy Elliffe, Paul Robertshawe, 
Blair Tallott, Blair Cooper and Jason Familton

Blair Cooper (includes ACC’s relevant interest)

Blair Tallott (includes ACC’s relevant interest)

40,285,070

Ordinary

469,890,280

27,035,156

Ordinary

469,890,280

27,067,714

27,083,180

Ordinary

Ordinary

469,890,280

469,890,280

The total number of Heartland New Zealand Limited ordinary shares on issue as at 30 June 2015 was 469,890,280.

Other Information

Auditors’ Fees

KPMG has continued to act as auditors of the Company and 
its subsidiaries. The amount payable by the Company and its 
subsidiaries to KPMG as audit fees during the year ended 30 June 
2015 was $454,000. The amount of fees payable to KPMG for 
non-audit work during the year ended 30 June 2015 was $125,000. 
These non-audit fees were primarily for regulatory compliance 
services and they complied with the Company’s External Auditor 
Independence Policy.

Credit Rating

As at 1 September 2015, Heartland Bank Limited had a Fitch 
Australia Pty Limited long-term credit rating of BBB (outlook stable).

Exercise of NZX Disciplinary Powers

NZX Limited did not exercise any of its powers under Listing Rule 5.4.2 
in relation to the Company during the year ended 30 June 2015.

NZX Waivers

The Company did not rely upon any waivers granted by NZX Limited 
during the year ended 30 June 2015.

 
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Directory

Directory1

Heartland New Zealand Limited

Heartland Bank Limited

Chairman
Managing Director
Director
Director
Director
Director

Directors

Geoffrey Ricketts 
Jeffrey Greenslade 
Graham Kennedy 
Chris Mace 
Jane Taylor 
Gregory Tomlinson 

Registered Office

35 Teed Street
Newmarket
Auckland 1023

PO Box 9919
Newmarket
Auckland, 1149 

T 0508 432 785
E info@heartland.co.nz
W www.heartland.co.nz

Heartland Executives

Directors

Bruce Irvine 
Jeffrey Greenslade 
Nicola Greer 
John Harvey 
Graham Kennedy 
Geoff Ricketts 
Richard Wilks 

Auditors

Chairman
Managing Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director

KPMG
KPMG Centre, 18 Viaduct Harbour, Auckland 1010
T 09 367 5800

Share Registry

Link Market Services Limited
Level 7, Zurich House, 21 Queen Street, Auckland 1010
T 09 375 5998
F 09 375 5990
E enquiries@linkmarketservices.com
W www.linkmarketservices.com

Jeffrey Greenslade 
Managing Director

Laura Byrne  
Group General Counsel

Chris Flood  
Head of Banking

Richard Lorraway  
Chief Risk Officer

James Mitchell  
Chief Operating Officer

Rochelle Moloney  
Senior Manager –  
Corporate Communications

Simon Owen  
Chief Financial Officer

Sarah Selwood 
Head of Human Resources

1Correct as at 1 September 2015.