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A N N UA L R E P O RT 2 01 9

Pathology

Medical  
Centres

Imaging

Wellbeing

at scale

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Contents

02 The year  
in review

Chairman and CEO’s letter

Key achievements

Group performance

Pathology

Medical Centres

Imaging

05 Finance  
Report

Financial statements

Notes to the financial  
statements

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01 Overview

About Healius

A market leading network

Our strategy

Our new brands

Key milestones

Sustainability

Risk management

04 Directors’ 
Report

Directors’ Report

Remuneration Report

Corporate Governance 
Statement

Auditor’s Independence 
Declaration

Independent Auditor’s Report

Director’s declaration

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03 Directors & senior 
management

Board of Directors

Executive Leadership Team

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06 Other  

information

Shareholder information

Financial calendar

Corporate information

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IBC

1 in 3

Pathology samples 
tested in our 
laboratories

8M+

Medical Centre 
patient consults

3M+

Radiography 
examinations

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The  greatest  
 care

Healius has been one of Australia’s leading 
healthcare companies for over 30 years 
with a commitment to supporting quality, 
affordable and accessible healthcare.

...for the greatest number

13,000+

1,900+

2,558

Employees 
Australia-wide

Independent HCPs 
Australia-wide

Site locations  
Australia-wide

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About Healius

Today Healius has three main businesses – Pathology, 
Medical Centres and Imaging – and three emerging 
businesses – Dental, IVF and Day Hospitals. Through its 
unique footprint of centres and 13,000 employees, Healius 
provides diagnostic services to consumers and their referring 
practitioners, as well as enabling a range of independent 
healthcare professionals to deliver patient care in partnership 
with Healius’ nurses and support staff.

Pathology

Imaging

Healius’ Pathology division, Specialist Diagnostic 
Services or SDS, is one of Australia’s leading 
providers of private medical laboratory and 
pathology services.

Healius’ Imaging division, through its brand 
Healthcare Imaging Services or HIS, operates 
a network of sites across the country, in partnership 
with around 110 independent radiologists. 

SDS operates over 100 medical laboratories and over 2,200 
patient collection centres across metropolitan, regional 
and remote Australia. SDS employs around 280 specialist 
pathologists and 7,800 scientists, technicians, collectors 
and team members. Each year, it provides one in every three 
pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively 
servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex 
private and public hospitals to small and remote Australian 
Aboriginal communities.

SDS provides leading medical laboratory and pathology 
services covering key diagnostic activities of anatomical 
pathology (histopathology and cytology), clinical pathology 
(chemistry, haematology, immunology and microbiology), 
genomic diagnostics and veterinary pathology.

It offers these services through a variety of state-based and 
specialty brands. These include QML, Laverty, Dorevitch and 
Western Diagnostic Pathology which operate in Queensland, 
NSW, Victoria and South Australia, Western Australia and 
Northern Territory respectively. Key specialty brands include 
Genomic Diagnostics, Australia’s largest non-government 
diagnostic genetic sequencing facility.

HIS manages over 140 sites in total, comprised of 
stand-alone community imaging centres, and imaging 
facilities located within Healius’ medical centres and private 
and public hospitals.

HIS provides professional and support services to radiologists 
enabling them to focus on the provision of quality care for 
their patients. HIS also employs a highly-trained team of 
radiographers, sonographers, nuclear medicine technologists, 
nurses, centre support staff and corporate staff. A full suite 
of modalities and services are offered which include: X-ray, 
ultrasound, computerised tomography (CT), mammography, 
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron 
emission tomography (PET) and interventional radiology.

These independent radiologists undertake a range of imaging 
services including specialist women’s health, cardiac, 
neurology, vascular, musculoskeletal and dental imaging, 
with approximately three million radiography examinations 
conducted in Healius’ sites each year.

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Currently reported within the Medical 
Centres division, Healius has three 
emerging businesses:

Primary Dental
Healius’ dental business, Primary Dental, is one 
of the top four dental operators in the country. 
The dental centres are situated within Healius 
Medical Centres in over 60 locations across the 
country and offer accessible and affordable 
dental services.

Adora Fertility
Healius’ IVF business model, which brings 
together a team of IVF specialists, GPs, nurses 
and scientists, has been disrupting the IVF 
sector since 2014. The business has four major 
clinics around the country and is now expanding 
its footprint to include satellite clinics that 
will enable wider access to high quality and 
affordable fertility services for couples residing 
outside major treatment centres.

Day Hospitals
Driven by improving surgical technology and 
superior patient outcomes, the healthcare 
industry is experiencing a shift away from higher 
cost overnight procedures towards day hospital 
procedures, with the number of private day 
hospital admissions doubling in the last 10 years.

Healius’ emerging Day Hospitals business 
comprises five day hospitals situated in Medical 
Centres and the recently acquired Montserrat 
Day Hospitals (Montserrat) business. Montserrat 
is a unique and high quality business with nine 
modern, well-run facilities that are strategically 
located and accessible to both specialists 
and patients. 

The business provides a platform to diversify 
funding in non-Medicare revenues. With its 
combination of day hospitals and haematology/
oncology clinics, it also delivers benefits and 
integration opportunities to the pathology 
and IVF divisions. 

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Medical 
Centres

Healius partners with almost 1,300 independent 
general practitioners (GPs), dentists, specialists and 
other healthcare professionals (HCPs) who address 
both acute and chronic conditions in their patients.

Healius provides a range of professional and support services 
to HCPs enabling them to focus on the provision of quality care 
for their patients.

Healius has over 70 Medical Centres across Australia which 
are generally open 365 days a year, 7am to 10pm, and offer 
appointments and walk-in services. The majority of services 
provided by the independent HCPs in these centres are 
bulk billed.

Healius’ large-scale, multi-disciplinary Medical Centres are 
equipped with treatment rooms, nursing support, pathology 
and radiology. Many centres have a range of specialist 
services including: Dental, Physiotherapy, Occupational Health, 
Allied Health Services, IVF, Eye Specialists, Skin Specialists, 
Skin Cancer Checks and Consultant Specialist Doctors.

Health & Co is the brand under which Healius is building 
a network of established GP practices. Health & Co partners 
with independent doctors who want to continue to run their 
own practices with the benefit of its support, helping these 
owners to further build their businesses through smarter 
services and network advantages. 

A market 
leading  
network

2,318

Pathology 
laboratories and 
collection centres

2,216
102

ACC s

L A B O R A T O R I E S

H E A L I U S   M E D I C A L   C E N T R E S

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  61  with Dental sites
   4  with IVF clinics
 13  H E A L T H   &   C O
 14  D AY   H O S P I T A L S
  9  stand-alone 

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Medical Centres and 
Day Hospitals

145

Imaging sites

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61
55

H O S P I T A L S 

C O M M U N I T Y   C E N T R E S

M E D I C A L   C E N T R E S

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WA
213

S I T ES

NT
18

S I T ES

QLD
678

S I T ES

NSW
840

S I T ES

197  Pathology

18 

Pathology

625  Pathology

741  Pathology

12  Medical Centres

4 

Imaging

19  Medical Centres

36  Medical Centres

34 

Imaging

63 

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SA
61

S I T ES

VIC
685

 S I T ES

TAS
25

S I T ES

ACT
38

S I T ES

49  Pathology

630  Pathology

25  Pathology

33  Pathology

7 

5 

Medical Centres

19  Medical Centres

Imaging

36 

Imaging

As at July 2019.

2 

3 

Medical Centres

Imaging

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Our strategy

Through accessible, high-quality, 
consumer-centric healthcare 
services, Healius is committed to 
delivering excellence in healthcare 
in Australia and creating value for 
investors, consumers, employees 
and the many communities 
in which it operates.

The healthcare sector is going 
through a period of significant 
change, influenced by trends in:

•  Ongoing population growth and 

life expectancy growth

• 

Improving survival rates from 
common diseases and improving 
treatment options

•  Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics 

and big data analysis

• 

Increasingly informed and 
empowered consumers demanding 
better ways of accessing healthcare 
when, where and how they want it.

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Both the costs of and demands for healthcare in Australia 
are growing. Those companies which can combine clinical 
excellence, consumer-friendly delivery and cost efficiency 
within a frontline community setting will be sustainable into 
the future. They will support consumer wellbeing along with 
disease prevention and early intervention, core to successful 
healthcare in the future. 

Healius is committed to positioning itself at the forefront 
of community healthcare delivery in Australia and to creating 
a sustainable working environment for HCPs and staff. 
To deliver this, Healius is investing in a raft of initiatives including 
the repositioning of the Medical Centres with expansion 
of GP numbers and diversification of patient services, and 
upgrades to core technology platforms, including long overdue 
investments in radiology through iCAR3 and a new Laboratory 
Information System (LIS) in Pathology. 

These initiatives can be summarised as follows:

PEOPLE
Workplace of choice

PROCESS
Organisational efficiency

PROPERTY
Yield optimisation

Group

 3 Purpose, Mission and Values
 3 Performance management 

 3 Modernisation of corporate 

support services infrastructure

Pathology

Medical 
Centres

framework
 3 Learning and 

development programs

 3 Staff engagement
 3 LIS 1/SWA 2 delivering 

improved pathologist/
referrer experience and 
enhanced brand

 3 Quality reset = right culture
 3 Attracting the right HCPs 4 with 
simplified contracts, career 
pathways, skills development, 
appointment model

 3 New streams via registrars, 

roll-in M&As 6

 3 Strengthening nursing and 
front-line support staff

Imaging

 3 Staff engagement
 3 iCAR 3 delivering improved 
radiologist experience and 
enhanced brand

Laboratory Information System.
Serum Work Area.
Imaging Core Application Refresh.

1 
2 
3 
4  Healthcare Professionals.
5  Approved Collection Centres.
6  Mergers and Acquisitions.

 3 LIS 1 delivering efficiencies 
and improved consumer 
experience

 3 Optimisation of pre-analytical 

processes

 3 Technology upgrade to SWA 2
 3 Specialty service expansion

 3 Appointments enabling better 

continuity of care

 3 Expansion of service offerings 
including SwfitQ Immediate 
Care, Skin2 cancer clinics, and 
Logic Health occupational 
medicine

 3 Better consumer experience: 

e-recalls, self-service 
check-in kiosks, join the 
queue remotely app

 3 Labour and operating model 
optimisation in dispersed 
community network

 3 iCAR 3 delivering efficiencies 
and improved consumer 
experience

 3 Outsourced facilities 
management/leasing
 3 Property cost optimisation 

program

 3 ACC 5 and regional laboratory 

network optimisation

 3 ACC expansions in 
Medical Centres

 3 Core laboratory uplifts and 

centralisation of high-end tests

 3 Modernisation and extension 
of a range of Healius Medical 
Centres, with extra GP rooms, 
dental surgeries, immediate 
care facilities, treatment rooms 
and staff rooms

 3 Development of high-end sites
 3 Optimisation of hospital 

channel

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Our new brands

Over the years Healius has grown to be 
a diversified healthcare business supported by 
many independent brands and a unique footprint 
across Australia. To better align with the healthcare 
services delivered, our people and our future, 
the Company changed its name from Primary 
Health Care Limited (Primary) to Healius Limited 
(Healius), after shareholder approval at the 
2018 Annual General Meeting.

The name ‘Healius’ conveys a perspective 
that health and healing are not just 
when people are sick but part and 
parcel of everyday life. It is an integral 
element in establishing a modern and 
inspirational identity that reflects our 
vision and our strategy. The rebrand 
is also an important signal, in particular 
to Healthcare Professionals, of the 
changes that are underway in the group.

The Company changed its name and 
Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) code 
to Healius, ASX:HLS in December 2018. 

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In March 2019 Primary IVF welcomed a new look and name, 
rebranding to Adora Fertility. The name Adora means ‘gift’ 
in Ancient Greek, reflecting the organisation’s mission 
to provide Australian couples with the opportunity to start 
a family. The brand was chosen to reflect the organisation’s 
passion for making IVF services accessible to more 
Australian couples.

Skin2 is a doctor-led service dedicated to the diagnosis and 
treatment of skin cancer. All Skin2 facilities are state-of-the-art 
and located within our Medical Centre facilities where patients 
benefit from the best possible service and outcomes through 
early detection, treatment and prevention.

The SwiftQ Immediate Care brand represents a new service 
and experience for patients with non-life-threatening 
single-problem episodic care. SwiftQ complements the 
recurring and preventative healthcare services provided 
under our normal GP service with our nurses triaging patients 
into the appropriate treatment channel. The service is 
being introduced into a number of Healius Medical Centres 
which have been upgraded as part of the Leapfrog program. 

SwiftQ Dental is a fixed-price general dentistry service, offering 
five dental services for $99 each, to address a need within the 
community for affordable dental services. The pricing structure 
is aimed at providing transparency for dental treatments and 
encouraging patients to have regular check-ups and seek 
treatment for symptoms of pain and discomfort resulting 
from dental issues.

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 Key
milestones

Montserrat  
Day Hospitals

acquired
OCT 2018

Highfields  
Imaging 

opens 

Port Macquarie, NSW
NOV 2018

Northern Beaches  
Medical Imaging 

opens 

in Frenchs Forest, NSW
OCT 2018

Healius Limited 

name 
change

approved at AGM
NOV 2018

$250M

equity capital raise to  
support strategic initiatives  
and Montserrat acquisition
AUG 2018

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SwiftQ  
Immediate Care

opens 

first urgent care clinic  
in Narre Warren, VIC

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SwiftQ Dental 

opens 

first fixed price dental 
services model in 
Fairfield, NSW
JUN 2019

Australian Defence  
Force Contract for  
imaging services won, 

in partnership  
with BUPA
FEB 2019

Maroubra  
Medical Centre, NSW 
first clinic to be 

refurbished

 under the  
Leapfrog Program

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Primary IVF 

rebrands 

to Adora Fertility
MAR 2019

Adora Fertility 

opens 

new flagship  
Sydney clinic, NSW
JUL 2019

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Sustainability

Healius has recently published 
its first Sustainability Report 
on its website detailing 
key social, environmental 
and governance matters 
for the Group.

Social

In terms of its social responsibility, Healius plays an important 
role in society in supporting the health and wellbeing of the 
Australian community by means of quality, affordable and 
accessible frontline care. 

The Company considers its success depends on putting 
people front and centre, with the right tools and support 
to deliver the best possible patient outcomes. To this end, 
new Purpose and Mission statements were created in 2018 
with the values of ‘WE CARE’ representing the aspiration 
to develop a culture of care and empathy for its people that 
mirrors the care and empathy patients expect from them. 

Key social areas identified and detailed in the 
Sustainability Report include employee compensation, 
training and development, engagement and diversity; 
HCP recruitment and engagement; supply chain management; 
and relations with Government and the community.

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Healius, through its Environmental Policy and other policies 
and processes, is committed to managing its operations 
in an environmentally sustainable manner, to maximising 
resource efficiency in relation to the consumption of energy 
and natural resources and to minimising wastage.

The operations of the Group are not subject to any site-specific 
environmental licenses or permits. However with an extensive 
network of centres and clinics, Healius is looking at a range 
of energy saving opportunities and waste reduction initiatives 
as it refurbishes existing sites and constructs new sites 
including the rollout of solar power systems across a number 
of medical and imaging centres and pathology laboratories.

Vehicle fleet and waste management, including clinical 
waste management, are other key environmental matters 
identified and detailed in the Sustainability Report.

Governance

As part of an ongoing commitment to its shareholders, 
Healius is dedicated to maintaining high standards of 
corporate governance. Healius works within an accountable 
system that includes corporate governance policies and 
practices and risk management processes. These are 
designed to promote and strengthen the Company’s 
responsible management and corporate code of conduct.

In addition to ethical standards, risk management, health 
and safety, data security and data privacy, Healius has 
identified clinical quality and accreditation as a key 
governance matter. Healius believes quality underpins 
the delivery of clinical excellence in healthcare and all 
divisions operate under appropriate quality systems and 
processes. Clinical Directors or Medically-trained Chief 
Operating Officers are responsible for ensuring clinical 
governance is maintained within their relevant businesses. 
In addition each of the divisions is accredited under 
the relevant accreditation schemes or standards.

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Risk 
management

Healius has designed 
a Risk Management 
Framework consistent 
with current 
best practice.

The Risk Management Framework formalises the approach adopted by all of Healius’ 
businesses to manage risk. The future performance of Healius, including share 
performance, may be influenced by a range of risk factors, many of which are outside 
the control or Healius and its Directors. A non-exhaustive list of key risks, including 
those specific to Healius and those of a more general nature, is set out in this section. 
Healius’ business, financial condition, or results of operations could be affected 
by any of these risks, either individually or in combination.

Identifying and mitigating risk is key to Healius achieving its objectives and protecting 
shareholder value. By following the Risk Management Framework, Healius has 
a consistent risk management methodology that can be applied to all strategic, 
operational and contractual objectives.

The elements of the Healius Risk Management Framework are:

RISK  
MANAGEMENT  
POLICY

CORPORATE 
GOVERNANCE 
STATEMENT

RISK  
MANAGEMENT 
COMMITTEE 
CHARTER

RISK  
MANAGEMENT  
 TOOLS, TEMPLATES 
AND PROCEDURES

RISK  
REGISTERS  
AND EMERGING 
 RISKS

EXECUTIVE  
RISK COMMITTEE

RISK  
MANAGEMENT 
COMMITTEE

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Risk Management — Principles and Guidelines:
Healius has adopted the International Organisation for Standardisation AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018  
‘Risk Management – Principles and Guidelines’ approach to risk management, ensuring each division  
considers risk when making key decisions that drive our business, and maintains a disciplined focus  
on operational excellence and effective risk management.

IDENTIFY

REVIEW AND 
MONITOR

ACCESS/
EVALUATE

CONTROL/
MITIGATE

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Risk management

CONTEXT

RISK

MITIGATION

Regulatory 
Compliance

Revenue 
Concentration 
and Government 
Policy

Economic Drivers

Healthcare 
Professionals

Referrers

People

Industrial 
Relations

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Healius operates in sectors which 
are subject to extensive laws and 
significant levels of regulations relating 
to the development, licencing and 
accreditation of facilities and services.

Healius is committed to providing affordable 
healthcare. Bulk-billing its services to 
patients and receiving reimbursement 
through the Government’s Medicare 
Benefits Schedule (MBS) is a key feature 
of this. As a result a substantial proportion 
of the group’s revenue is derived from the 
MBS. Any changes to the MBS or any other 
Government funding initiatives could impact 
profitability through reductions in revenue.

While the majority of Healius’ revenue 
comes from MBS reimbursements, Healius 
does charge out-of-pockets on some 
services. In addition there may be a general 
perception that some healthcare services 
are expensive. Consequently consumers may 
delay or not use services due to affordability 
concerns, impacting volumes and revenue.

Healius contracts to provide services to HCPs, 
including general practitioners, specialists 
and radiologists. A significant component 
of Healius’ revenue is dependent upon service 
fees paid by HCPs providing services to patients. 
Failure to maintain strong relationships with 
these parties may impact our ability to retain 
and recruit HCPs. This may impact growth 
prospects, revenue earned, the cost structure 
and profitability of Healius’ businesses.

Healius is reliant upon doctors continuing 
to choose a pathology or diagnostic 
imaging services provider affiliated with 
Healius. A reduction or loss of referrals may 
impact the financial performance of Healius.

Healius is dependent on the quality of its 
staff, their skills, expertise and commitment 
to the Group. A loss of key staff may risk the 
loss of significant corporate knowledge.

Many of Healius’ employees are covered 
by awards, enterprise bargaining 
agreements and other workplace 
agreements which periodically require 
classification, renegotiation and renewal.

Negotiations could result in issues 
which may lead to disruptions to 
Healius’ operations and increased 
direct and indirect labour costs. These 
may adversely impact the financial 
performance and reputation of Healius.

Healius maintains high quality standards 
and audit processes to ensure it continually 
meets licencing and accreditation 
standards across all business units.

Healius maintains tight control over costs 
and continually reviews the range of 
service offerings available to patients.

Healius is continuing to diversify into other service 
areas to generate non-MBS revenue streams.

The Group Executive for Government 
Relations monitors legislative and 
regulatory developments and engages 
proactively to manage this risk.

Healius maintains tight control over costs 
and continually reviews the range of 
service offerings available to patients.

Healius has managers and staff dedicated 
to maintaining relationships, increasing 
engagement and addressing any 
issues with HCPs on a timely basis.

Healius also has Clinical Councils 
in place as a forum to share ideas 
and information with HCPs.

Healius has managers and staff dedicated to 
maintaining relationships, increasing engagement 
and addressing any issues with HCPs, referrers 
and non-doctor clients on a timely basis.

Under the ‘Medical Hub’ model, Healius 
works closely with partner business units 
to share ideas between businesses.

Healius has developed staff engagement 
and leadership programs to increase the 
level of employee engagement across 
the Group, and identified key staff for 
programs that focus on retention and 
succession planning for the Group.

Healius has developed staff engagement 
programs to increase the level of 
employee engagement within all areas 
of the business, including those covered 
by awards and agreements.

Healius has managers and staff dedicated 
to negotiating workplace agreements.

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IT Systems

Cyber Security

Competition

Business 
Strategies and 
Transformation 
Projects

Reputation

Acquisitions

Climate Change

RISK

MITIGATION

Healius relies on effective information 
technology systems. Operations 
may be significantly impacted by 
disruption to a core IT platform.

Healius maintains sensitive clinical and 
financial information and its databases 
may be at risk from cyber attacks.

Competition may come from new entrants into 
the market, existing competitors attempting 
to increase market share or from disruptive 
technologies that may change that way 
services are delivered. A change in competition 
may impact Healius’ profitability, and the 
ability to attract and retain HCPs and secure 
attractive locations for its businesses.

Healius is undergoing significant 
transformation as it seeks to position 
itself for future growth and sustainability. 
There is a risk that significant change may 
impact current operational focus and 
ineffective implementation, misguided 
strategies or industry changes of initiatives 
and strategies, may impact the financial 
performance of the business.

Healius’ reputation may be impacted 
by a future event that creates adverse 
perception of the Group for the 
public, investors, regulators, or rating 
agencies that directly or indirectly 
impacts earnings and value.

Healius has an acquisition program 
to acquire businesses which may be 
either rolled into our existing businesses, 
or provide new service offerings in 
the community. There is a risk that the 
acquisitions may not generate the 
financial returns or performance hurdles 
required to meet Healius benchmarks.

Climate change risks may be either ‘physical’ 
with financial implications resulting from 
potential damage to assets, indirect 
impacts from supply chain disruption, 
or ‘transitional’ through changes to 
regulations and consumer behaviour.

Healius has IT support systems in place 
to underpin business operations.

Healius has an information security management 
framework and information security policy which 
are based on ISO 27001 and NIST best practice 
standards which align with Healius’ risk appetite.

Healius has an ongoing program to 
strengthen defences against unauthorised 
access, and to protect patient and 
financial data with IT managers and staff 
dedicated to information security.

Healius maintains its competitive edge through 
an extensive footprint of centres, investment 
in quality and innovation in healthcare services, 
and a cost-conscious operating model.

In addition, senior management is attuned 
to market developments and is able to 
respond to any competitive threats.

Healius is applying portfolio 
management to prioritise and align 
change initiatives to Healius’ business 
strategy, in order to mitigate this risk.

In addition, an organisational re-design is 
being undertaken to simplify management 
structures, improve divisional agility and 
drive a more efficient group function.

Healius maintains stringent quality standards, 
audit processes and effective involvement 
of executive and senior management 
in decision making to ensure it continues 
to provide quality healthcare and minimise 
the risk of reputational damage.

Healius has a robust due diligence process 
to assess the merits of each proposed 
acquisition, and plans the transition of the 
acquired business into the Healius Group.

Healius manages its operations in an 
environmentally sustainable manner, focusing 
on energy and renewables to improve efficiency, 
adapting to changes in consumer behaviour 
and reducing its carbon footprint. In the event 
of extreme weather conditions impacting the 
operation, through damage or disruption from 
supply chain, Healius has the network to continue 
operations in other locations where possible.

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Chairman and CEO’s letter

2019 IN REVIEW
Looking at the financials, Healius delivered Underlying Net Profit 
after Tax (NPAT) of $93.2 million, an increase of 6.5% on revenue 
growth of 5.9%. All three divisions are on a positive trajectory 
with improved performance in 2H 2019 compared to 1H 2019. 

Our largest business, Pathology produced a very creditable 
performance overall, after the well-publicised softness in the 
market in the first half of the year. It delivered revenue growth 
of 3.5% to $1.1 billion and underlying EBIT just below last year’s 
result at $111 million. 

In Medical Centres, underlying EBIT improved 19.0% in FY 2019 
with a turnaround in the Healius Medical Centres and in Health 
& Co. The Day Hospitals and IVF businesses grew revenue 
but are not yet contributing strongly to EBIT, with greenfield 
investment this year to underpin future growth.

Imaging grew revenue by 7.9% in the year, and increased 
its market share, notwithstanding softer market conditions. 
Underlying EBIT was up by 14.5%, the third successive year 
of double-digit increases.

The underlying results are used as our prime measure of 
operating performance. Reported NPAT in the year, which 
included investment in our strategic initiatives, was $55.9 million, 
compared to $4.1 million in FY 2018 with no legacy issues, 
such as impairments, to address.

We invested in $51.6 million of maintenance capital expenditure 
(capex), just below FY 2018 levels, and $176.4 million of growth 
capex, utilising our operating cash flow and part of the 
funds received from the capital raise. Our resulting net debt 
at 30 June 2019 was $678.2 million.

In order to ensure a balance between optimal gearing, 
investment in strategic initiatives and payment of dividends 
to shareholders, the Board has declared a final dividend 
of 3.4 cents per share fully franked, which equates to 
a payout ratio of 60% of Reported Net Profit after Tax. 
This brings the total for the year to 7.2 cents per share fully 
franked (FY 2018: 10.6 cents per share). It is expected that 
the payout ratio will return to previous levels on completion 
of the current investment phase in the business.

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
During FY 2019, we created a new brand in “Healius” which 
is integral to establishing a modern and inspirational identity 
and is an important signal, of the changes that are underway 
in the Group. 

Medical Centres is undertaking a comprehensive renewal 
of its model to deliver care when, where and how consumers 
need it, supported by technology that makes managing 
health simpler, and an environment which attracts the right 
GPs to the right centres. During the year we saw a record 
number of GPs using the services of our centres and an 
increase in their gross billings per hour. We are now offering 
appointments at nearly all of our centres with a range 
of digital innovations to make the consumer experience 
better, and to reduce our costs. 15 of our medical centres 
have been refreshed and additional consult and treatment 
rooms have been added. 

Dear Shareholder,

We are pleased to present you with 
Healius’ 2019 Annual Report. It has been 
another busy year for the Company, 
one in which we have rebranded the 
Group, raised capital in the market 
and acquired a leading day hospital 
business. In January 2019, we assessed 
and rejected a takeover offer by our 
largest shareholder, Jangho, on the 
basis of conditionality and value, and 
proceeded with the implementation 
of our strategy. We finished the year 
with substantial progress on key 
strategic initiatives and a program 
in train to deliver more efficiencies 
in our cost base.

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In all divisions we are progressing with the implementation 
of business-specific core platforms to support their future 
growth including the Laboratory Information System in 
Pathology, Medical Director 3 in Medical Centres and the 
iCAR system in Imaging which is bringing a new radiology 
information and picture archiving solution. The latter project 
is nearing completion and is tangible evidence of our success 
in rolling-out IT projects at Healius.

In our emerging businesses, Primary Dental, which is one of the 
top four dental operations in the country, performed strongly.

Our IVF business model has opened up the opportunity 
for more Australians to have a family. Achievements in FY 
2019 included a rebrand of the business to “Adora Fertility”, 
substantial capacity upgrades, and the opening of a facility 
in Western Australia, in response to growing demand. 
The success of our Dental and IVF businesses demonstrate 
our ability to build great businesses from start-up.

We acquired Montserrat Day Hospitals which, when 
combined with our own facilities, gives us a portfolio 
of 14 day hospitals. They operate in an exciting and 
growing market in healthcare and we see this division 
soon becoming a significant contributor to the Group.

At the end of FY 2019, the Company commenced 
an organisational re-design which aims to simplify 
the management structures, improve divisional agility 
and autonomy, and drive a more efficient Group function. 
This program will produce a leaner Group support structure.

OUR PEOPLE
At Healius, we believe our success depends on putting our 
people front and centre, with the right tools and support 
to deliver the best possible patient outcomes. This has been 
a cultural shift for the Group. We are committed to continuous 
improvement and, early in the year, we identified and rectified 
potential errors in classification and entitlements under the 
Modern Awards for some of our people, past and present, in 
Medical Centres. We continue to cooperate with the Fair Work 
Ombudsman on this matter. We also resolved a pay dispute in 
our Victorian pathology division and have improved the culture 
and communications in that business. 

Since 30 June 2019, Healius has announced two changes to 
its key management personnel. Malcolm Ashcroft, the Chief 
Financial Officer, is leaving Healius and Maxine Jaquet is 
assuming this role. Maxine established our Health & Co business 
which now has 13 clinics in its network. More recently she has 
spearheaded the strategic and efficiency reviews. Additionally 
Wesley Lawrence, CEO of the Pathology division is leaving 
Healius with John McKechnie stepping in. John has a proven 
track record as head of one of the best-performing pathology 
businesses in the country, our own QML Pathology, which has 
an annual turnover of $350 million and over 2,000 employees.

In relation to the Board of Directors, Robert Ferguson retired 
as our long-standing Non-executive Chairman of the Board 
and Sally Evans joined the Healius Board as a Non-executive 
Director in July and August 2018 respectively.

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The long-term drivers for healthcare remain positive. 
There is strong underlying demand for healthcare 
in Australia, underpinned by a growing and ageing 
population, increasing numbers of people living for 
longer with chronic illnesses, rising patient expectations 
and expanding wealth per capita. The drivers of price, 
convenience and technology are shifting consumer 
demands for better ways to access care. As a result 
both the costs of, and demands for, healthcare 
services in this country are growing. 

Healius believes that a well-funded frontline health 
system is key to delivering efficient and effective 
healthcare. The Government’s healthcare policy 
settings point to a relatively stable regulatory 
environment in the near-term. However, with costs 
on the increase, funding pressures will remain for our 
industry. It is incumbent upon private sector providers 
like ourselves to be agile, diversify their revenue, 
and maintain lean cost structures.

The unique footprint and services that Healius 
provides as a major corporate player in the sector 
are becoming increasingly important in this context. 
We believe those companies offering a combination 
of clinical excellence, simple consumer-friendly 
access and cost-efficiency in a community setting 
will succeed. They will support consumer wellbeing, 
along with disease prevention and early intervention, 
core to the future of good healthcare. 

Turning to FY 2020, we expect to grow our underlying 
NPAT, subject to market conditions and any changes 
occurring from the implementation of AASB 16 on 
leases. We will give a guidance at our upcoming AGM. 

We would like to thank Healius’ management team, 
healthcare professionals and employees for their 
hard work and commitment over the last 12 months. 
We would also like to thank you, as shareholders, 
for your continued support.

ROBERT HUBBARD
CHAIRMAN

MALCOLM PARMENTER
CEO

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 Key
achievements

Group

Increasingly positive 
momentum throughout 
the year

Rolled out ‘Healius’ 
brand supporting record 
GP recruitment

Organisational re-design 
commenced 2H

Pathology

Improved 2H returns  
(up 46% on 1H) 

FY19 productivity program 
targets delivered

Progress on 
laboratory platforms

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Two consecutive halves 
of improved returns, record 
number of GP recruits, 
gross billings per hour up

Over 95% of centres on the 
same practice management 
system with appointments

15 sites upgraded as planned

Expanded consumer offerings 
with SwiftQ Immediate Care, 
Skin2, Logic Health

Emerging 
businesses

Montserrat Day Hospitals 
to deliver a diversified 
growth platform

Rebrand IVF as Adora Fertility
Fastest growing provider 
of IVF services in Australia

SwiftQ Dental launch 
to address the need 
for affordable and 
transparent treatment

Imaging

Three successive years 
of double-digit EBIT growth 

Market share increasing

Imaging Core Application 
Refresh (iCAR) roll-out 
continues with over 70 live sites

Contract wins and delivery:
Northern Beaches Hospital
Australian Defence Force 
Health Services

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GROUP PERFORMANCE

Revenue

EBIT

NPAT

UNDERLYING 1

REPORTED

30 JUNE 2019
$M

1,804.5

167.3

93.2

30 JUNE 2018
$M

30 JUNE 2019 
$M

1,704.6

160.1

87.5

1,810.3

117.4

55.9

30 JUNE 2018
$M

1,704.6

64.6

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UNDERLYING RESULTS
In the year ended 30 June 2019, Healius expanded its returns, delivering underlying NPAT growth of 6.5% on revenue growth of 5.9%. 

Underlying EBIT of $167.3 million was recorded, with all three divisions seeing increasingly positive momentum throughout the year. 
Pathology in particular was up 46% in 2H 2019 compared to 1H 2019. Medical Centres delivered two halves of improved returns from 
its lows in 2H 2018. Imaging has seen three years of double-digit growth. 

The strong result in 2H 2019 was due, in part, to the successful execution of productivity initiatives in response to 1H 2019 market 
conditions. As an extension to these initiatives, the Company is currently undertaking an organisational re-design which aims 
to simplify the management structures, improve divisional agility and autonomy, and drive a more efficient Group function. It will 
improve the performance of the Group from FY 2020 onwards. 

The underlying EBIT performance in FY 2019 included additional costs of $12.5 million for investment in greenfield sites opened in the 
last three years including five Medical Centres, five Day Hospitals and expansion of the IVF services into Queensland and Western 
Australia. The ramp-up of new Medical Centres is being accelerated through the roll-in of nearby clinics which bring both GPs and 
patients into these centres, including three at Greensborough in Victoria. A strong increase in performance will occur as Healius 
stops carrying these start-up costs. Underlying EBIT was $179.8 million and underlying NPAT $102.0 million in FY 2019 normalised for 
this investment.

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At a reported level Healius recorded an EBIT of $117.4 million, up from $64.6 million in FY 2018. Known legacy issues have been 
substantially addressed. This review of operations focuses on the underlying results of Healius which are adjusted for several items 
not considered to be part of core trading performance. The adjustments between reported and underlying EBIT are as follows:

Reported EBIT

Restructuring/strategic initiatives and other

Impairment

Underlying EBIT

30 JUNE 2019 
$M

30 JUNE 2018 
$M

117.4

49.9

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167.3

64.6
46.0
49.5

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There are four key strategic projects which are undeniably transformational in nature and unlikely to be undertaken again at such 
a collective magnitude. These are the Leapfrog project in Medical Centres, the technology platform upgrades in Pathology and 
in Imaging, and the corporate renewal program. They are reported separately both internally and to the market in order to neither 
distract or distort the underlying performance. Adjustments in FY 2019 were as follows:
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•  Corporate renewal program ($9.2 million)

Leapfrog ($13.1 million)
Platforms in Pathology ($10.3 million) and Imaging ($3.1 million)

The balance of the adjustments relates to business set-up costs for the Montserrat acquisition and Health & Co deferred payments  
($5.1 million), restructuring and redundancies ($3.1 million) and other costs including rebranding and corporate defence costs  
($6.0 million).

The adjustments to reported results will continue until these strategic programs are completed. The non-underlying costs 
relating to the Imaging platform are expected to cease and the Leapfrog program to substantially reduce after FY 2020 while 
the Laboratory Information System implementation in Pathology is a five-year project. The corporate renewal program is likely 
to increase under the organisational re-design program with acceleration of the digitisation and automation in financial shared 
services to bring forward potential efficiency gains. The organisational re-design also involves a redundancy program consistent 
with the planned simplification of the management structure and the Group function.

TAX EXPENSE
The Group reported an income tax expense for FY 2019 of $27.3 million, which equated to an effective tax rate of 32.8%, 
$2.3 million above the prima facie tax expense of 30%. This was primarily due to the $4.9 million permanent difference associated 
with amortisation of healthcare practice acquisitions prior to 30 June 2015. The additional accounting tax expense for these 
acquisitions will cease in FY 2020. From FY 2021 onwards, Healius expects the Group’s effective tax rate to revert to 30%, 
assuming the current structure and nature of the business. An effective tax rate of 30% has been adopted for underlying NPAT.

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CASH FLOW AND NET DEBT
Group cash flow for FY 2019 is set out below in comparison to FY 2018:

Operating cash flows
Maintenance capex

Free cash flow
Growth capex

Cash flow after growth capex
Capital recycling

Dividends

Debt reduction/finance costs

Proceeds from issuing shares

Net increase in cash held
Opening cash

F/X

Closing cash

30 JUNE 2019
$M

30 JUNE 2018 
$M

127.6

(51.6)

76.0

(176.4)

(100.4)

10.5

(52.3)

(66.0)

244.0

35.8

84.0

(0.1)

119.7

202.2

(56.8)

145.4

(76.6)

68.8

1.2

(56.9)

(24.6)

–

(11.5)

95.5

–

84.0

Operating cash flow in FY 2019 was lower than FY 2018. This included outflows for:
• 
• 

$22 million back payments for the Healius Medical Centres modern awards adjustment and Dorevitch pay determination, and
$16 million of additional tax payments including a $10 million refund in FY 2018. 

Operating cash flow was used, in part, to fund maintenance capital expenditure of $51.6 million, just below FY 2018 levels, and 
growth capital expenditure of $176.4 million including: 
• 
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$68 million Montserrat Day Hospitals acquisition, and
$36 million for the aforementioned strategic projects (Leapfrog ($26.9 million), and platforms in Pathology ($4.2 million) and 
Imaging ($5.0 million).

Group net debt at 30 June 2019 was $678.2 million compared to $776.8 million 30 June 2018, analysed as follows:

REPORTED
$M

Bank and finance debt

Cash

Net debt
Bank gearing ratio (covenant <3.5x) 1
Bank interest ratio (covenant >3.0x)

Gearing (net debt: net debt + equity)

30 JUNE 2019 
$M

30 JUNE 2018 
$M

797.9

(119.7)

678.2

2.4x

9.5x

24.8%

860.8

(84.0)

776.8

2.7x

9.0x

29.9%

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The bank gearing ratio is calculated based on underlying EBITDA before the impact of AASB 15.

The first tranche of Healius’ syndicated bank debt facility, totalling $500 million, is due to mature in January 2021 and the second 
of $625 million in January 2023. 

Healius has delivered a significant improvement in its leverage over the last four years from an extensive capital recycling program, 
free cash flow generation and the $250 million capital raise in FY 2019. In FY 2019, cash usage was high with investment in strategic 
initiatives and the acquisition of Montserrat. These are expected to deliver substantial operating cash flow in the future.

DIVIDENDS
In order to ensure a balance between optimal gearing, investment in strategic initiatives and payment of dividends to 
shareholders, the Board has decided to temporarily reduce the dividend. The Board has declared a final dividend of 3.4 cents 
per share, fully franked, which equates to a payout ratio of 60% of Reported Net Profit after Tax. This brings the total for the year 
to 7.2 cents per share, fully franked (FY 2018: 10.6 cents per share). It is expected that the payout ratio will return to previous levels 
on completion of the current investment phase in the business.

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The underlying EBIT performance of each operating division is set out below. An analysis of the performance and the strategies 
which underpin each business is contained in the following divisional sections.

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EBITDA 1

Depreciation

Amortisation

EBIT

PATHOLOGY

1,128.3

136.2

(19.8)

(5.3)

111.1

PATHOLOGY

1,090.6

138.7

(19.0)

(5.6)

114.1

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327.4

61.4

(20.4)

(3.4)

37.6

MEDICAL  
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289.7

53.7

(18.0)

(4.1)

31.6

IMAGING

391.3

54.1

(13.4)

(2.0)

38.7

IMAGING

362.6

51.2

(14.0)

(3.4)

33.8

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0.3
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(3.1)
(1.3)
(20.1)

CORPORATE

0.0
(15.6)
(2.5)
(1.3)
(19.4)

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1,804.5

236.0

(56.7)

(12.0)

167.3

GROUP 1,3

1,704.6

228.0

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(14.4)

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Healius adopted AASB 15 from 1 July 2018 which adjusts for upfront payments. This led to a $39.5 million reduction in revenue and EBITDA, but nil 
effect on EBIT in the year. FY 2020 will see a material improvement in EBITDA and EBIT following the adoption of AASB 16 on leasing.

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Pathology

Pathology is the largest division of Healius. It is a well-run business, 
with strong state-based brands which are all number one or two 
in their markets.

The strength of Healius’ Pathology division is well known, with long-term underlying 
drivers, strong market share, network and scale. 

In FY 2019, Pathology grew its revenues by 3.5% and increased its market share, when 
normalised for the loss of the bowel screening contract in FY 2018. Market softness 
in 1H 2019 impacted Healius’ annual growth in revenue but pleasingly 2H 2019 was 
much stronger, with June and July volumes returning to long term averages.

Pathology recorded good average fee per episode growth in FY 2019 which included 
increases in specialty revenue, for example a 13% increase in genetics. 

Strong cost control in 2H 2019 saw the division’s EBIT result improve 46% compared 
to 1H 2019 with the productivity programs delivering their projected savings. When 
normalised for the loss of the bowel screening contract in FY 2018 and Dorevitch 
labour cost increases in the year, annual EBIT grew greater than revenue.

The performance of the division was as follows:

$1,128M

OPERATING REVENUE

$111M

UNDERLYING EBIT

2,318

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Total capital expenditure 

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1,128.3

136.2

(19.8)

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111.1

35.1

1,090.6

138.7

(19.0)

(5.6)

114.1

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Cost control

During the period, the division focussed on the 
optimisation of its regional laboratory network as well 
as the return metrics within its footprint of collection 
centres. The current organisational re-design initiatives 
will identify further efficiencies. 

Investment for growth

The division has continued to invest in the development 
of a modern infrastructure platform that will provide 
significant clinical, operational and financial benefits 
to support future growth. This includes:
•  Upgrade to the main laboratory testing equipment 
the Serum Work Area, or SWA, which covers around 
60% of all pathology tests. This is nearing completion 
in Laverty Pathology (NSW), with other states 
to follow. It will increase automation and improve 
clinical methodologies while being at a lower cost 
per reportable. 
The Laboratory Information System, or LIS, project 
where SCC has been selected as the system 
provider and Healius is now standardising processes 
and conventions across existing systems to ensure 
a smooth implementation, expected to commence 
later this calendar year.

• 

Overall, the LIS program will revolutionise processes, 
reporting and service delivery. It will enable Healius 
to lead the way in consumer-centred pathology, 
increasing functionality and digital results for 
referrers and consumers, and putting Healius 
at the forefront of innovation, genetics and big 
data analytics. It will also enable standardisation 
and automation in the pre-analytical processes, 
including in collection, courier, data entry, and 
specimen reception areas.

LIS is expected to cost in the order of $100 million 
and to deliver net savings of approximately 
$20 million per year once embedded in the 
business. Furthermore, an improved ability to 
meet referrers’ needs will enable Healius to increase 
its market share in higher-margin and fast growth 
complex tests.

The division is also continuing to invest in niche 
specialists in particular Genomic Diagnostics. 
Non-invasive Prenatal Testing continued its 
strong growth during the period with EBIT up 33%. 
Breast cancer screening testing had its first full 
year in operation while pharmacogenomics was 
introduced in mid-May with promising early results.

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Medical Centres

The Medical Centres division has 95 sites nation-wide 
including the Healius Medical Centres, Health & Co 
clinics and Montserrat Day Hospitals. Within some 
of its Medical Centres, Healius also offers dental 
facilities, day hospital and IVF clinics. 

$327M

OPERATING REVENUE

$38M

UNDERLYING EBIT

UNDERLYING PERFORMANCE
Importantly, the division’s EBIT improved 19.0% in FY 2019 on revenue growth of 13.0%, 
with two consecutive halves of growth from its lows in 2H 2018. This positive result was 
underpinned by the turnaround in the Healius Medical Centres and in Health & Co. 
While the Day Hospitals and IVF businesses have contributed to the top-line growth, 
they are not yet contributing strongly to EBIT with significant greenfield investment 
in both businesses.

Overall, Healius has made a substantial investment in greenfield sites in the Medical 
Centres. EBIT for FY 2019 would have been $48 million if not for the losses on greenfield 
sites. The roll-in of smaller acquired clinics, which bring both GPs and patients, has been 
accelerated to reduce the short-term drag on returns. A positive swing in performance 
will occur as the division stops carrying these start-up costs.

The performance of the division was as follows:

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Revenue 1

EBITDA 1

Depreciation

Amortisation

EBIT

HCP capital expenditure

Total capital expenditure 2

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327.4

61.4

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37.6

28.9

96.6

289.7

53.7

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(4.1)

31.6

26.8

67.4

13.0

14.3

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17.1

19.0

(7.8)

(43.3)

Healius adopted AASB 15 from 1 July 2018 which adjusts for upfront payments. This led to a $35.4 million reduction in revenue and EBITDA, but a nil 
effect on EBIT in the year. 
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Management is undertaking a comprehensive renewal 
of the business under Project Leapfrog. 

People 

Recruitment of significantly larger numbers of GPs 
through a multi-channel approach is a key part 
of Project Leapfrog. 

As aforementioned, FY 2019 was a record recruitment 
year and the pipeline for FY 2020 is strong with around 
70 FTE GPs with contracts already signed or terms 
agreed. The M&A stream also has a good pipeline 
of local clinics interested in moving into the existing 
large-scale centres.

While not yet at the target in the capital raise, Healius 
had a very strong result in the second half of FY 2019 with 
a net increase of over 60 FTE GPs. It aims to build on this 
success in FY 2020 and 2021.

Processes 
Through significantly increasing operational efficiency, 
Project Leapfrog is transforming the way things 
are done in the medical centres. Digitisation and 
re-engineering of workflows are underpinning these 
improvements. The introduction of online appointments 
is enabling GPs to deliver continuity of care, improve 
clinical outcomes and create a more consistent patient 
flow throughout the day. 

The Medical Director 3 (MD3) practice management 
system has been rolled out to the majority of sites 
with the remaining sites to be converted by the end 
of September 2019. Once complete all centres across 
the network will have appointment capability.

Importantly, Medical Centres which have introduced 
appointments and other process improvements have 
demonstrated increased gross billings per hour.

Expansion to the consumer offering has been 
progressing in line with the refurbishments of the 
medical centres, including SwiftQ Immediate 
Care, the brand under which the new urgent care 
service is operating, Skin2 skin cancer clinic, and the 
occupational medicine business, now operating 
under the brand Logic Health.

An enhanced consumer experience through digital 
enablement aims to attract and retain patients. 
Pilot sites are trialling e-recalls, self-check in kiosks 
and the new “join the queue remotely” facility with 
good acceptance rates continuing. 

Property 
Project Leapfrog aims to substantially improve both the 
utilisation and the experience within Healius’ footprint 
through space optimisation, facilities improvements, 
and the introduction of expanded and new services 
where the local demand is evident and with little 
or no incremental rental costs. The improvements 
are also expected to capture an increased proportion 
of pathology, imaging and dental flows.

To date 15 centres have undergone a modernisation 
and expansion of services and a further six dental 
and six skin-enabled rooms have been uplifted in 
separate centres through the year. There are further 
centres planned for transformation in FY 2020 under 
a stage-gate process once the completed sites 
demonstrate improved returns.

Overall the Leapfrog targets set out in the capital raise 
documents are expected to be delivered. However 
it is likely that the $1 million EBIT per centre target will be 
achieved one year later than originally planed in FY 2022. 

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Healius Medical Centres: GPs
Pleasingly, Healius recruited a record 259 GPs in the year, 
211 through the usual channels, nine through conversion 
of registrars and 39 joining through the Leapfrog M&A program. 
Total GP recruitment represented 63% growth on FY 2018. 
The average age of the recruits was 47 years bringing 
the cohort average down to 54 years.

Departures of GPs normalised from quarter two onwards 
delivering a strong increase in net GPs each month. At the 
end of the period, there was a total of 1,164 GPs, or 992 Full 
Time Equivalents (FTEs), at Healius Medical Centres.

Approximately 10% of GPs are left on the old five-year 
contracts. Flexible contracts are appealing to a wider cohort 
of GPs and delivering a more capital efficient process requiring 
under half the upfront costs. To balance the value proposition, 
the revenue sharing arrangements have increased in favour 
of the GP, with Healius’ average share currently at 32.2% 1.

In FY 2019 $28.9 million was spent on GP upfronts, with 19% 
of new GPs and around 25% of re-signing GPs electing 
to receive upfront contracts. The reduction in capital 
expenditure is freeing up cash for investment elsewhere.

Health & Co
The Health & Co network comprises 13 clinics, with practices 
in NSW, VIC, QLD, and SA. It recorded its first positive EBIT, 
of $1.9 million, in FY 2019 on $19.7 million of revenue. 

With 67 GPs recruited to the network (52 through acquisitions 
and 15 new recruits), there were 132 GPs or 98 FTEs in the Health 
& Co network at the end of FY 2019. GP retention was at 93%.

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EMERGING BUSINESSES

Growth in Healius’ emerging businesses is 
diversifying revenue and delivering patient flow 
opportunities from a ‘one-stop shop’ within the 
community care setting.

Dental

The Dental business is one of the top four dental operations 
in the country, with 164 dentists or 133 FTEs working at 61 dental 
locations. The division performed strongly in the period with 
a revenue increase of 4.8% to $35.2 million and an EBIT of 
$5.7 million. 

Healius Dental is trialling a new service in SwiftQ Dental which 
offers five dental treatments for $99 each, to address a need 
within the community for affordable and transparent dental 
services. It may prove as successful as the IVF offering.

IVF – Adora Fertility
The IVF business model has disrupted the sector and opened 
up the opportunity for more Australians to have a family. 
Achievements in the period included a rebrand of the business 
to Adora Fertility, the licensing and opening of the Craigie clinic 
in Perth, WA, and the introduction of new satellite clinics in QLD 
and WA. In Melbourne and Sydney, a move of IVF operations 
to the new Greensborough day hospital and the recently 
opened Surry Hills facility lifted the cap on patient numbers. 

Overall the latest Medicare statistics show Adora is the fastest 
growing IVF provider in the country. Cycles and revenue 
increased around 30% each in FY 2019, while the division 
recorded a small loss of $0.5 million due to the investment 
in the new clinics. Importantly, on a whole-of-business 
view and normalised for start-up costs, IVF contributed 
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The five Day Hospitals facilities within the Healius Medical 
Centres delivered $13.4 million of revenue in FY 2019 with IVF 
volumes continuing to support them. With the established 
Day Hospitals profitable, the business overall operated 
at a $2.1 million EBIT loss due to the investment in new facilities. 

The first phase of the integrated Day Hospitals division will 
see Healius facilities branded Montserrat and the adoption 
of Montserrat quality and billing systems. Monserrat has 
a proven approach to business development, health fund 
negotiations, list scheduling and labour management. 

Montserrat Day Hospitals
Healius acquired Montserrat, an operator of day hospitals and 
haematology/oncology clinics, in October 2018. Three new 
hospitals were opened during the year, including the flagship 
Westside Private in Brisbane. 

Montserrat operates in a sector where improving technology 
and on-going cost pressures are moving patients away 
from high-cost overnight hospitals into day hospitals. In the 
USA, Ambulatory Surgical Centers which perform same-
day outpatient surgical care have grown to well over 5,000 
in number and have become an integral part of that country’s 
healthcare system. Cancer treatments, cardiology, and 
orthopaedic procedures are now projected to grow strongly 
in the outpatient setting. 

Montserrat’s Westside Private Hospital has equivalent 
high-level facilities to the Ambulatory Surgical Centres in the US. 
With similar cost drivers and procedural innovation in Australia, 
this country is likely to follow its overseas counterparts and seek 
to reduce hospital costs and improve clinical outcomes in a day 
hospital setting. The interest from private health insurers 
in potential new models of care remains strong. 

Montserrat provides Healius with a substantial platform 
to grow and diversify revenue. It also provides synergies with 
IVF and Pathology. This year, Montserrat delivered $19.5 million 
of revenue. However with the ramp-up in its new hospitals, 
its contribution in the period was $0.6 million. This is expected 
to grow strongly in FY 2020. 

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Imaging

Healius’ Imaging division partners with independent 
radiologists who undertake a full range of medical 
imaging services including cardiac, neurological, 
vascular, musculoskeletal and dental imaging. 

$391M

OPERATING REVENUE

In FY 2019, Imaging grew revenue by 7.9% notwithstanding softer market 
conditions. Importantly, Imaging increased its market share in the year 
supported by existing and new site growth. 

EBIT was up by 14.5%, a third successive year of double-digit increases 
underpinned by productivity programs delivering targeted improvements.

While unadjusted EBITDA growth was 5.7%, normalised for the impact of new 
and replacement equipment operating leases and AASB 15 adoption, it grew 
by approximately 12% on FY 2018.

Imaging contributed strongly to the Group’s cash position but also invested 
in new sites and technology during the year.

The performance of the division was as follows:

$39M

UNDERLYING EBIT

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Underlying Performance

Revenue 1

EBITDA 1

Depreciation

Amortisation

EBIT

HCP capital expenditure

Total capital expenditure 

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30 JUNE 2018
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391.3

54.1

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(2.0)

38.7

0.9

22.3

362.6

51.2

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(3.4)

33.8

2.8

36.9

7.9

5.7

4.3

41.2

14.5

67.9

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Growing market share
The division delivered a growth in market share 
following the expansion of existing sites and opening 
of new high-end sites. It opened Highfields in Port 
Macquarie, NSW and redeveloped the St Vincent’s 
Private Hospital Northside, in Queensland. Both of these 
offer fully-licenced MRI facilities and PET/CT services. 
Imaging was granted three other full MRI licences in the 
year from the Federal Government. 

Imaging was also successful in contract wins and 
deployment. Northern Beaches Hospital imaging 
services commenced in the year. In June 2019 it 
delivered its first positive contribution and is expected 
to ramp-up in FY 2020. The Australian Defence Force 
Health Services contract in partnership with BUPA 
was awarded early in calendar 2019 and successfully 
commenced in July 2019.

Efficient, modern infrastructure 
iCAR is bringing a new radiology information system 
(RIS) and a new picture archiving and communication 
solution (PACS) to the division. Over 70 sites are now 
live with around 60% of radiologists trained to use 
the system and its voice recognition technology. 
Conversion is ramping up to around two to three 
sites per week. Together, these platforms will deliver 
substantial efficiencies and drive revenue uplift by 
enhancing the way the division interacts with referrers 
and their patients. Net annual benefits are estimated 
at $9 million. 

Cost control 
Further opportunities to improve returns in this 
division will be delivered through the current 
organisational re-design program and a reduction 
in Group overhead charges.

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Left to Right:

Sally Evans, Paul Jones, 
Malcolm Parmenter, Errol Katz, 
Robert Hubbard, Gordon 
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Robert Hubbard  BA (Hons), FCA.
NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN 

Mr Hubbard was appointed as a Non-executive Director 
in December 2014 and Chair of the Audit Committee 
in February 2015. He was appointed Chair of the Board 
on 24 July 2018, at which time he retired as Chair of the Audit 
Committee. He remains a member of the Audit Committee, 
joined the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and 
was a member of the Risk Management Committee.

Mr Hubbard holds a Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) degree 
from the University of Birmingham. He is a Fellow of the Institute 
of Chartered Accountants in Australia. He previously held 
partnership positions in the accounting, corporate finance, 
assurance and audit divisions of PricewaterhouseCoopers 
and acted as external auditor for some of Australia’s largest 
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MANAGING DIRECTOR & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Paul Jones  MB, BS, FAMA. 
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dr Parmenter joined Healius as Managing Director and 
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in September 2017. He has 
a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in the 
operation of frontline care, with over nine years’ tenure 
as CEO of Independent Practitioner Network Limited (IPN), 
both as a listed company and under the ownership of Sonic 
Healthcare Limited, and subsequently two years as CEO 
of Sonic Clinical Services.

Dr Parmenter has a strong understanding of healthcare, both 
in Australian and abroad, and spent more than 20 years 
as a General Practitioner. His experience in healthcare policy 
regulation is extensive, and he was most recently a member 
of the Federal Government’s Primary Health Care Advisory 
Group into chronic and complex illnesses.

Gordon Davis  MBA, GAICD. 
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr Davis was appointed as a Non-executive Director 
in August 2015. He was appointed as a member of the Risk 
Management Committee in March 2016. He was appointed 
as Chair and member of the Audit Committee on 24 July 2018.

Mr Davis holds a Bachelor of Forest Science (Honours) 
and a Master of Business Administration from the University 
of Melbourne and a Master of Agricultural Science from 
the University of Tasmania. He is a Graduate of the 
Australian Institute of Company Directors. Prior to becoming 
a Non-executive Director, Mr Davis was Managing Director 
of AWB Limited between 2006 and 2010. He has also served 
in a senior capacity on various industry associations.

Sally Evans  BHSc, FAICD, GAIST. 
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

Ms Evans was appointed as a Non-executive Director 
on 21 August 2018. She was appointed as member of the 
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Risk 
Management Committee from 21 August 2018. She has over 
30 years’ experience in private, government and social 
enterprise sectors and has worked in Australia, New Zealand, 
the United Kingdom and Hong Kong with responsibilities 
across the broader Asia Pacific region.

Ms Evans is a Non-executive Director of Oceania Healthcare 
Limited. She served as a Non-executive Director of Gateway 
Lifestyle Operations Limited. She is a Fellow of the Australian 
Institute of Company Directors, Graduate of the Australian 
Institute of Superannuation Trustees, and holds a Bachelor 
of Applied Science from the University of Otago.

Dr Jones was appointed as a Non-executive Director in 2010. 
During FY 2019, he was a member of the Audit Committee 
and the Risk Management Committee.

Dr Jones has over 30 years’ experience in a broad range 
of general medical practice, including 12 years’ experience 
in the Healius Group’s medical centres. He originally trained 
at the Repatriation and General Hospital, Concord NSW 
and subsequently at Calvary Public Hospital, Bruce ACT. 
He has been a Director and Federal Councillor of the Australian 
Medical Association (AMA), a past President of AMA ACT 
and a member of the Federal AMA Council of General 
Practice. He was formerly a general practitioner adviser 
to Calvary Public Hospital and held roles as GPVMO and 
Director, Medical Education Program. Dr Jones is a former 
Chair of ACT GP Workforce Working Group and was a member 
of the ACT Health Minister’s GP Task Force in 2009. In 2010 
he was awarded Fellowship of the AMA.

Errol Katz  MPP, MB, BS (HONS), LLB (HONS). 
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dr Katz was appointed as a Non-executive Director in 2010. 
He is Chairman of the Risk Management Committee and 
a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Dr Katz has degrees in Medicine and Law from Monash 
University, and a Masters in Public Policy from Harvard 
University, where he was a Menzies Scholar. He has worked 
as a doctor at the Alfred Hospital, as a strategy consultant 
at the Boston Consulting Group and in strategy and 
operational roles at Visy Industries. Dr Katz currently works 
in private equity and investments.

Arlene Tansey  JURIS DOCTOR (JD), MBA, 
BBUS (ADMIN), FAICD.

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ms Tansey was appointed as a Non-executive Director in 2012. 
During FY 2019, she was a member of the Audit Committee 
and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Ms Tansey 
was appointed as Chair of the Nomination and Remuneration 
Committee on 17 July 2018.

Previously, Ms Tansey worked in commercial and investment 
banking in Australia and in investment banking and law 
in the United States, including senior roles at Macquarie Bank 
and ANZ. Ms Tansey has a Juris Doctorate (Law) from University 
of Southern California and an MBA in finance and international 
business from New York University. She is a Member of Chief 
Executive Women, International Women’s Forum Australia 
and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Malcolm 
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MANAGING  
DIRECTOR &  
CHIEF EXECUTIVE 
OFFICER

Dr Parmenter joined Healius as 
Managing Director and Chief Executive 
Officer (CEO) in September 2017. 
He has a wealth of knowledge and 
practical experience in the operation 
of frontline care, with over nine years’ 
tenure as CEO of Independent 
Practitioner Network Limited (IPN), both 
as a listed company and under the 
ownership of Sonic Healthcare Limited, 
and subsequently two years 
as CEO of Sonic Clinical Services.

Malcolm has a strong understanding 
of healthcare, both in Australian and 
abroad, and spent more than 20 years 
as a General Practitioner. His experience 
in healthcare policy regulation is 
extensive, and he was most recently 
a member of the Federal Government’s 
Primary Health Care Advisory Group into 
chronic and complex illnesses.

Malcolm 
Ashcroft

CHIEF FINANCIAL 
OFFICER

Mr Ashcroft was appointed Chief 
Financial Officer (CFO) in July 2015, 
subsequently assuming Group 
Executive responsibility for Strategy, 
M&A, Property and Risk Management 
in July 2016. Malcolm was acting CEO 
for the period July to September 2017.

Malcolm joined Healius from the CIMIC 
Group Limited, where he was Deputy 
CFO. Malcolm was also previously 
a partner at KPMG. He has a proven 
track record in financial management 
and business transformation in Australia, 
Asia, the Middle East and the USA.

Wesley 
Lawrence

CHIEF EXECUTIVE 
PATHOLOGY

Appointed as Chief Executive for 
Pathology in late 2016, Mr Lawrence 
has over 30 years’ experience in the 
pathology industry. He joined Healius 
in 1992 as a lab scientist and has since 
worked in several key operational and 
business development roles including 
as CEO of Laverty Pathology, a market 
leader both in NSW and the ACT. 

Wes’s proven experience in the 
industry, coupled with his strong 
leadership capability and commitment 
to continuous improvement, ensures the 
Pathology division continues to deliver 
on its market leading strategy.

Tim 
Haggett

CHIEF EXECUTIVE 
MEDICAL CENTRES

Dr Haggett joined Healius in October 
2017 as Chief Executive of the Medical 
Centres division. He has practised 
medicine in Australia and the UK and 
brings over 30 years’ experience as a GP, 
business executive and entrepreneur 
to his Healius role.

Tim founded and operated two 
pioneering medical services operations 
in Australia, Gemini Medical Services 
and Apollo Health. He is currently the 
Deputy Chair and Non-executive 
Director of Centric Health, Ireland’s 
largest provider of GP services. 
Tim is also Chairman and Non-executive 
Director of Healthlab Online which 
delivers scientifically-based online 
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Ms Jaquet joined Healius in July 2015 
as Group Director – Commercial. 
In March 2016 she was appointed 
Chief Executive for Health & Co. 

Maxine has commercial and operational 
line management experience in the 
consumer goods and industrials sectors, 
having led a customer transformation 
program in a global FMCG and 
having managed the Qantas Group’s 
multi-brand commercial structure.

Dean 
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE 
IMAGING

Mr Lewsam joined Healius in April 
2012 and held various operational 
management roles in the Imaging 
Division. In October 2015, Dean was 
appointed Chief Executive for Imaging 
where he has continued to advocate 
for the expansion and advancement 
of Healius’ Imaging network.

Dean has over 30 years’ experience in 
the Australian healthcare sector having 
previously held executive management 
roles with major listed groups in the 
pathology, general practice and 
diagnostic imaging industries.

Scott  
Beattie

GROUP EXECUTIVE 
TECHNOLOGY & 
INNOVATION

Mr Beattie joined Healius in November 
2017 and is currently Group Executive 
Technology & Innovation, responsible for 
the transformation and delivery of large 
scale projects, including new services 
and technologies across the Group. 
Prior to this Scott was Group Executive 
Commercial Solutions where he led the 
development and implementation of 
commercial strategies across the Group.

Scott brings over 15 years’ experience 
in the frontline healthcare sector, having 
held a range of senior roles at Sonic 
Clinical Services and IPN. These have 
included line management responsibility, 
strategy and development, 
service innovation and cross 
business integration.

Yvette 
Cachia

GROUP EXECUTIVE 
PEOPLE & LEGAL

Ms Cachia was appointed Group 
Executive People and Legal in July 
2017, responsible for Human Resources 
and Group-wide legal services. 
Yvette’s role is focused on building 
the capabilities required to meet 
organisational objectives, including 
organisational design and development 
capability, talent strategy, workforce 
planning, employment policy and 
employee relations.

Prior to this Yvette was Group Director, 
Human Resources (from 2015), General 
Manager People and Governance 
(from 2010) and Company Secretary 
(from 2008), with responsibility across 
corporate governance, company 
secretariat, human resources, 
insurance and incident management.

Janet 
Payne

GROUP EXECUTIVE 
CORPORATE AFFAIRS

Appointed as Group Executive 
Corporate Affairs in July 2015, 
Ms Payne joined Healius from CIMIC 
Group Ltd where she was Head of 
Investor Relations. Prior to this, Janet 
worked in a range of market-facing 
roles, including investor and media 
advisory, and board advisory.

Janet managed the Initial Public 
Offering and established investor 
relations at Qantas Airways Limited. 
She was formerly in the finance industry, 
having started her career at KPMG 
in London and Sydney.

FORMER EXECUTIVES: Ryan Fahy, Chief Information Officer, departed May 2019.

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Directors’ Report
for the year ended 30 June 2019

The Directors of Healius Limited (referred to as “Healius” 
or “the Company”) submit their Report for the financial year 
ended 30 June 2019 (referred to as “the year” or “FY 2019”), 
accompanied by the Financial Report of Healius and the 
entities it controlled (referred to as “the Healius Group” 
or “the Group”) from time to time during the year. Pursuant 
to the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) 
(Corporations Act), the Directors report as follows:

Directors 
CONTINUING DIRECTORS DURING FY 2019
•  Robert Hubbard (appointed as Chairman 24 July 2018)

•  Malcolm Parmenter

•  Gordon Davis

• 

• 

Paul Jones

Errol Katz

•  Arlene Tansey

NEW DIRECTORS DURING FY 2019
• 

Sally Evans (from 21 August 2018)

DIRECTORS WHO CEASED DURING FY 2019
•  Robert Ferguson (retired as Chairman and Director 

24 July 2018)

Qualifications and experience 
of Directors
NEW AND CONTINUING DIRECTORS
The qualifications and experience of each new and continuing 
Director are set out on pages 34–35 of this Annual Report.

FORMER DIRECTORS

Robert Ferguson B.Ec (Hons).
NON‑EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

Mr Ferguson was the Non‑executive Chairman of the Healius 
Board, Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration 
Committee and a member of the Audit Committee. 
Mr Ferguson retired from the Board and Committees on 
24 July 2018. Mr Ferguson has had over 30 years’ experience 
in research, finance, investment management and property 
as well as corporate governance. Mr Ferguson was Managing 
Director and Chief Executive of Bankers Trust for 15 years and 
was an independent Non‑executive Director of Westfield for 
10 years.

Group Company Secretary
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE OF COMPANY 
SECRETARY DURING FY 2019

Charles Tilley B.Sc (Hons) LLB (Hons) FGIA FCIS

Mr Tilley has been Group Company Secretary since February 
2015. Mr Tilley joined Healius in 2014 as a Senior Legal Counsel, 
advising the Healius Group on various matters concerning 
litigation and employment law. Prior to joining Healius, Mr Tilley 
had 15 years’ experience in the financial services industry, 
advising a Big Four institution on corporate law, litigation, 
commercial and employment law.

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Directors’ meetings during FY 2019
The number of meetings of the Board and of each Board committee held during FY 2019 and the number of meetings attended 
by each Director are set out below:

BOARD 
OF DIRECTORS

AUDIT 
COMMITTEE

NOMINATION AND 
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

RISK MANAGEMENT 
COMMITTEE

FY 2019

ELIGIBLE

ATTENDED

ELIGIBLE

ATTENDED

ELIGIBLE

ATTENDED

ELIGIBLE

ATTENDED

Robert Hubbard 1

Gordon Davis

Sally Evans

Robert Ferguson
Paul Jones 1
Errol Katz 2
Malcolm Parmenter 1
Arlene Tansey 1

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22

21

21

15

1

21

20

21

21

5

5

N/A

N/A

5

N/A

N/A

5

5

5

N/A

N/A

5

N/A

N/A

5

4

N/A

3

N/A

N/A

4

N/A

4

4

N/A

3

N/A

N/A

3

N/A

4

1

4

3

N/A

4

4

N/A

N/A

1

4

3

N/A

4

4

N/A

N/A

1 
2 

Robert Hubbard, Malcolm Parmenter, Paul Jones and Arlene Tansey were granted leave of absence from one Board of Directors meeting.
Errol Katz was granted leave of absence from two Board of Directors meetings and one Nomination & Remuneration Committee meeting. 

The above leaves of absence were typically granted in circumstances where the relevant meeting was called at short notice 
and other unavoidable commitments precluded the relevant Director from attending. 

Further meetings occurred during the year on specific issues, including meetings of the Chairman with the CEO, meetings 
of Directors with management and meetings of the Due Diligence Committee for the Company’s capital raising in 1H FY 2019. 
From time to time, Directors attend meetings of committees of which they are not currently members.

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AUDIT COMMITTEE 

NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Chair
Gordon Davis (from 24 July 2018)

Chair
Robert Ferguson (until 17 July 2018)

Chair
Errol Katz

Robert Hubbard (until 24 July 2018)

Arlene Tansey (from 17 July 2018)

Members
Gordon Davis

Members
Sally Evans (from 21 August 2018) 

Members
Gordon Davis

Robert Ferguson (until 24 July 2018)

Robert Ferguson (until 24 July 2018)

Sally Evans (from 21 August 2018)

Robert Hubbard

Paul Jones 

Arlene Tansey 

Robert Hubbard (from 24 July 2018)

Robert Hubbard (until 24 July 2018)

Errol Katz

Arlene Tansey

Paul Jones 

Errol Katz 

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Directorships of other listed companies held by Healius Directors

DIRECTOR

COMPANY

Gordon Davis

Nufarm Limited

Midway Limited

Sally Evans

Gateway Lifestyle Operations Limited

Oceania Healthcare Limited

POSITION

Director

Director

Director

Director

DATE APPOINTED

DATE CEASED

31/05/2011

06/04/2016

29/03/2018

23/03/2018

10/10/2018

Robert Ferguson

GPT Management Holdings Limited

Director and Chairman

25/05/2009

02/05/2018

Robert Hubbard

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited

Watermark Market Neutral Fund Limited

Director

Director

07/06/2013

02/04/2013

Central Petroleum Limited 

Director and Chairman

06/12/2013

14/05/2018

Orocobre Limited

Director and Chairman

Arlene Tansey

Adelaide Brighton Limited

Aristocrat Leisure Limited

Future Fibre Technologies Limited

Urbanise.com Limited

Director 

Director

Director

Director

30/11/2012

05/04/2011

21/07/2016

11/03/2015

27/06/2014

13/10/2016

13/10/2016

Significant change in the state of affairs
There was no significant change in the state of affairs of the Group during the year.

Principal activities 
During the year, the group had three principal continuing activities – pathology, medical centres and imaging – and three 
emerging businesses – dental, IVF and day hospitals. Through a unique footprint of centres, the group provides facilities and 
support services to independent general practitioners, radiologists and a range of other healthcare professionals, enabling 
them in turn to deliver care to their patients in partnership with the Group’s pathologists, nurses and other employees.

Review and results of operations
A review of the operations of the Group during the year, and the results of those operations, appears on pages 22–33 of this Report. 

Events after the end of the year
On 29 July 2019, the Group announced the departure of two senior executives, Malcolm Ashcroft (Chief Financial Officer) and 
Wesley Lawrence (CEO of Pathology). From 19 August 2019, Maxine Jaquet will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer and 
John McKechnie will step in to the role of CEO of Pathology. 

Other than the matter described above, there has not been any matter or circumstance which has arisen since the end of the 
financial year which, in the opinion of the Directors, has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the 
Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group in future financial years. 

Future developments
Apart from the information provided on the 2019 Outlook on page 19 of this Report, disclosure of information regarding likely 
developments in the operations of the Group in future financial years (including the Group’s business strategies) and the expected 
results of those operations other than that disclosed in this Report is likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the Group. 
Accordingly, no further information is included in this Report.

Proceedings on behalf of the Company
There are no proceedings brought or intervened in, or applications to bring or intervene in proceedings, on behalf of Healius 
by a member or other person entitled to do so under section 237 of the Corporations Act.

Rounding of amounts
Healius is an entity of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Report) Instrument 2016/191, dated 
24 March 2016, and in accordance with that Instrument, amounts in this Report and the Financial Report are rounded off to the 
nearest hundred thousand dollars, or where the amount is $500,000 or less, zero in accordance with that Instrument.

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Dividends
During FY 2019, the FY 2018 final dividend of 5.5 cents per share (100% franked) was paid to the holders of fully paid ordinary shares 
on 17 September 2018. 
In respect of FY 2019:
•  an interim dividend of 3.8 cents per share (100% franked), was paid to the holders of fully paid ordinary shares on 26 March 2019; and
•  a final dividend of 3.4 cents per share (100% franked), is to be paid to the holders of fully paid ordinary shares on 27 September 2019.

Healius operates a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) and a Bonus Share Plan (BSP). These plans were suspended effective close 
of business on 16 February 2016 until further notice and consequently no shares were issued in FY 2019 under either the DRP or the BSP. 

Shares under option
Options are held by both employees and independent contractors of the Group. Details of all unissued ordinary shares of Healius 
under option at the date of this Report are set out below. No option holder has any right under the options to participate in any 
other share issue of Healius or of any other entity.

Issue 114

Issue 115

Balance as at date of this Report

OPENING BALANCE

EXERCISED SINCE 
PRIOR ANNUAL 
REPORT

LAPSED SINCE PRIOR 
ANNUAL REPORT

CLOSING BALANCE

225,000

80,000

305,000

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–

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(225,000)

(80,000)

(305,000)

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–

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Shares issued on the exercise of options
No ordinary shares of Healius were issued during, or since the end of, FY 2019 on the exercise of options. 

Indemnification of officers and auditors
Subject to the following, no insurance premium was paid during or since the end of FY 2019 for a person who is or has been 
an officer or auditor of the Group.

During the year, Healius paid a premium in respect of a contract insuring the Directors and Executive Officers of Healius and 
of any related body corporate, against liability incurred that is permitted to be covered by section 199B of the Corporations Act. 
It is a condition of the insurance contract that its limits of indemnity, the nature of the liability indemnified, and the amount of the 
premium, not be disclosed. 

The Constitution of Healius provides that each officer of Healius must be indemnified by Healius against any liability incurred 
by that person in that capacity. However, Healius must not indemnify that person if to do so would be prohibited by section 199A 
of the Corporations Act, any other statutory provision, or judge‑made law. Pursuant to this requirement, each Director of Healius 
is party to Deeds of Indemnity, Board Papers Inspection and D&O Coverage, which provide for indemnity against liability 
as a Director, except to the extent of indemnity under an insurance policy or where prohibited by statute. 

Healius has not otherwise, during or since the end of FY 2019, indemnified or agreed to indemnify an officer or auditor of Healius 
or any related body corporate against a liability as such an officer or auditor. 

Past employment with external auditor
There is no person who has acted as an officer of the Group during the year who has previously been a partner at Ernst & Young (EY) 
when that firm conducted Healius’ audit.

Non‑audit services
During the year EY performed certain other services in addition to their statutory duties as auditor.

The Audit Committee reviews the non‑audit services performed by the auditor on a case‑by‑case basis. In accordance with 
advice received from the Audit Committee, the Directors are satisfied that the provision of these non‑audit services by the auditor 
(or by another person or firm on the auditor’s behalf) is compatible with, and did not compromise, the auditor independence 
requirements of the Corporations Act. The Directors are so satisfied because the Audit Committee or its delegate has assessed 
each service, having regard to auditor independence requirements of applicable laws, rules and regulations, and concluded 
in respect of each non‑audit service or type of non‑audit service that the provision of that service or type of service would not 
impair the auditor’s independence.

A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act is included in this Report. 
Details of amounts paid or payable to the auditor of the Group for audit and non‑audit services provided during the year are given 
in Note E8 on page 116 of this Report.

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Management of safety risks
Healius is committed to ensuring that the health and safety of employees, contractors and all people attending Healius’ facilities 
is given the highest priority. Healius’ goal is to continually improve the safety environment for our employees, contractors and 
patients. Healius’ Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) performance is constantly monitored through the setting of targets 
against which actual performance is measured, and this performance is reported via regular monthly reports being provided 
to senior management, monthly WHS Dashboard provided to the Board and quarterly performance reporting to the Board. 
WHS is incorporated into business planning, purchasing and contracting policies and the design of workplaces. 

In order to improve Healius’ health and safety performance, resources are allocated to the maintenance and improvement of the 
WHS management system. Professional health and safety staff work very closely with the Employee Representative Committees 
which have been established over a number of years in order to incorporate employee representation and consultation into health 
and safety initiatives as well as a forum for disseminating information to improve health and safety across all business units. During 
FY 2019 there was a detailed review of the resources devoted to the management of the WHS Systems to ensure resourcing remains 
appropriate to the requirements of operations. 

Healius recognises our responsibilities to contractors. As part of our health and safety procedures, contractors are required 
to provide evidence that they have WHS management systems in place and the Company has monitoring procedures in place 
for addressing any health and safety issues that may arise from contractor performance. Workplace induction is provided 
to contractors prior to the commencement of any work through our online Contractor Induction Program. 

Key health and safety performance indicators are as follows:

Completion of Health and Safety Plan activities 
by worksites

90% of planned activities 
completed

TARGET

FY 2019

94%

FY 2018

95%

Mini audits – measuring compliance to Health 
& Safety Management System

75% Compliance Rate

Internal Health & Safety audits – measuring 
compliance to National Audit Tool Version 3

75% Compliance Rate

85% of the 277 mini 
audits conducted met 
or exceeded target.

85% of the 281 mini 
audits conducted met 
or exceeded target.

94% of the 47 internal 
audits conducted met 
or exceeded target.

81% of the 46 internal 
audits conducted met 
or exceeded target.

Number of WHS prosecutions

Lost Time Incidents per Million Hours Worked

Zero

Zero

Zero

5.4

Zero

5.6

For FY 2019, all incidents were investigated and there was no systematic breakdown in the WHS Management System. 

Healius has a comprehensive program of health and safety internal audits that are conducted during the course of the year. Audit 
findings may be either areas of non conformance with WHS procedures or be areas for improvement. All findings are discussed with 
auditees before being finalised. The final reports are presented to senior management and include the findings, recommendations 
to address findings, persons responsible for implementation of recommendations and timeframes for implementation.

Training in health and safety is provided to staff at induction to ensure staff perform their duties safely. There is an established 
training program that provides regular training, refresher training and information. Further training is provided when specific issues 
are identified through regular workplace supervision, hazard reporting and risk assessment. 

Healius is engaged in continuous improvement to raise health and safety standards. During the year, there was a comprehensive 
review of occupational violence events and a detailed root cause analysis of manual handling incidents. In FY 2020 Healius 
is planning a number of strategic projects including a review and possible redesign of the WHS incident reporting process 
to enable the capture of a higher level of qualitive data to improve identifiable preventative and risk control strategies. There 
will also be a detailed analysis of the current emergency duress systems within our high‑risk workplaces. Strategic projects are 
identified through the monitoring of incidents trends, employee feedback and WHS audit findings. 

Environmental regulation
The operations of the Group are not subject to any site‑specific environmental licences or permits which would constitute 
particular or significant environmental regulation under the laws of the Australian Government or an Australian Territory. 

Healius, through its internal policy and processes, is committed to managing operations in an environmentally sustainable manner 
to maximise resource efficiency in relation to the consumption of energy and natural resources and minimise waste.

For more information on Healius’ approach to sustainability please refer to page 12 of this Report. 

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1

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3

4

5

Letter from the Chair of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee

Key decisions and outcomes in FY 2019

Setting Senior Executive remuneration
3.1
3.2

Overview of the design
Notable components

Executive KMP – remuneration outcomes for FY 2019
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4

Key Management Personnel
Executive KMP – opportunities and outcomes for FY 2019
Executive KMP – base package outcomes for FY 2019
Executive KMP – STI opportunity and rationale for FY 2019 and  
FY 2019 outcomes
Executive KMP – LTI opportunity for FY 2019 and rationale
Executive KMP – LTI outcome for FY 2017

4.5
4.6

Executive KMP remuneration in detail
5.1
5.2 

Executive KMP remuneration – statutory disclosure for FY 2019
Executive KMP – service and performance rights awarded, 
vested and lapsed during FY 2019
Executive KMP – equity holdings in FY 2019
Company performance

5.3
5.4

6

Non‑executive Directors (NEDs)

6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5

Non‑executive Director Remuneration Policy
Non‑executive Director Fees
Other Non‑executive Director Benefits
Non‑executive Director Remuneration During FY 2019
Non‑executive Director equity holdings in FY 2019

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Healius’ Remuneration Governance

Remuneration details relating to FY 2019
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5

Senior executive employment terms
Short‑term incentive plan (STIP) details
Long‑term incentive plan (LTIP) details
Remuneration‑related policies
Transactions with KMP

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1. 

 Letter from the Chair of the Nomination and 
Remuneration Committee

Dear Shareholder,

On behalf of your Board of Directors, I am pleased to present the Remuneration Report for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 
(FY 2019). This report details the remuneration framework and outcomes for Healius’ Key Management Personnel (KMP) in FY 2019. 

The remuneration framework aims to ensure that Total Remuneration Packages (TRP) of our executive KMP are linked to shareholder 
value. The link is achieved through the variable elements of TRPs with potential STI and LTI awards deemed “at risk” and dependent 
upon performance. 

Additionally, the remuneration framework takes into account a more holistic view of KMP performance including promulgation 
of Company values and risk management. This is done through a balanced scorecard tailored for each KMP. 

At a time when consumers are increasingly demanding better ways to access healthcare services, we are striving to create 
a substantial improvement in our value proposition to put us at the forefront of healthcare in the Australian community and 
deliver sustainable long‑term shareholder returns. As a result, we are in a period of significant strategic change as we invest 
in the evolution of our Medical Centres model, in core IT platforms and growth initiatives in our emerging businesses. 

We have again produced a simplified Remuneration Report in FY 2019, aiming to make it easy to understand and readable. 
It includes a summary of key decisions and outcomes for FY 2019 at section 2 and a non‑statutory table of what each of the 
executive KMP was awarded and paid this year at section 5.2. Apart from the information in this report, you can find further 
details of Healius’ remuneration framework on our website. 

As Chair of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee I thank you for your ongoing support. I hope you will continue to support 
us by voting to adopt this Remuneration Report at our upcoming 2019 Annual General Meeting.

Yours sincerely

Arlene Tansey 
Independent Non‑executive Director 
Chair of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee

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2. 

Key decisions and outcomes in FY 2019

Current 
Executive KMP

•  Malcolm Parmenter

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 

•  Malcolm Ashcroft

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (ceased as KMP on 27 August 2019)

• 

Timothy Haggett

Chief Executive Medical Centres

•  Maxine Jaquet

Chief Executive Health & Co

•  Wesley Lawrence

Chief Executive Pathology (ceased as KMP on 16 August 2019)

•  Dean Lewsam

Chief Executive Imaging

Base pay/fees

•  Annual review of base pay resulted in no across‑the‑board increases in executive KMP base pay for FY 2019.

Short Term 
Incentives (STI)

Long Term 
Incentives (LTI)

• 

• 

• 

In FY 2019 the Board decided that no “at risk” STI would be awarded to executive KMP even though the 
Group Underlying Net Profit After Tax (UNPAT) target was achieved, as the results were at the bottom of the 
adjusted guidance range for the year. 
For STI awarded in future years, the Board changed the cash/equity split of STI awards from 75% 
cash/25% equity (with half the equity component deferred for one year and half deferred for two years) 
to 50% cash/50% equity (with all the equity component deferred for one year). 

The FY 2017 LTI plan was tested on 30 June 2019. None of the Performance Rights vested as neither criteria, 
being Healius’ relative total shareholder return measured against a comparator group (rTSR) and cumulative 
returns on invested capital (ROIC), were met.

3. 
3.1 

Setting Senior Executive remuneration
OVERVIEW OF THE DESIGN

Total Remuneration Package (TRP)

•  Attract, reward and retain calibre Senior Executives including executive KMP.
•  Align the rewards of these executives to performance and sustained shareholder value.
• 

Support the business strategy and reinforce Healius’ Purpose Mission and Values.

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Base Package

Variable Pay 
Short‑term Incentives (STI) and Long‑term Incentives (LTI)

• 

• 

• 

50% of TRP at Target 
(46% for CEO and CFO).
Externally benchmarked against 
relevant comparator companies.
Set around the mid‑point at 
which 50% of relevant comparator 
companies lie below.

•  Annually reviewed re: competency, 
responsibilities and performance.

•  Management of exceptions, for 
example when particular talent 
needs to be retained or there is an 
individual with unique expertise who 
needs to be acquired.

• 
• 

50% of TRP at Target “at risk” (54% for CEO and CFO).
Links executive reward to Company performance and shareholder value, while 
balancing current year results and cash flow with longer‑term value creation.
•  Creates executive equity ownership with 50% of STIs and 100% of LTIs granted 

in equity.

•  Delivers returns over an extended period with STI equity deferred for one year 

• 

and LTI equity measured after three years.
Some financial metrics determined against scalable measures of Threshold 
(80% probability of achievement), Target (50%–60% probability) and Stretch 
(10%–20% probability). Scalability incentivises Senior Executives to continue 
to outperform when a lower goal has been achieved.

STI

LTI

• 

25% of TRP at Target (27% for CEO 
and CFO).

• 

25% of TRP at Target (27% for CEO 
and CFO).

•  Determined by rTSR and ROIC.
•  Comprises deferred equity in the 
form of Performance Rights.

•  Measured against an individual’s 

balanced scorecard which 
includes financial, non‑financial 
and behavioural Key Performance 
Indicators (KPIs), and takes an 
holistic view of performance, 
strategic implementation, culture 
and risk‑management.
•  Comprises cash (50%) and 

deferred equity (50%) in the form 
of Service Rights.

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3.2 

NOTABLE COMPONENTS

Link between Senior Executive remuneration and Company performance

3.2.1 
The remuneration of Senior Executives is designed to link executive reward and Company performance. The link is achieved through 
the at‑risk pay elements of an executive’s package which represent 50% or more of total remuneration (at Target levels). 

Healius’ STI plan is not a guaranteed part of executive KMP remuneration. In FY 2019 the Board decided that no STI would be 
awarded even though the Group UNPAT target was achieved, as the results were at the bottom of the adjusted forecast range for 
the financial year. 

Additionally, no LTI Rights vested in either FY 2018 or FY 2019 relating to the FY 2016 and 2017 years, as the targets for the three‑year 
measurement periods were not met for either of these years.

3.2.2  Multi‑year vesting of equity
Rights granted in a given year as part of STI and LTI awards will not vest, if at all, until later. STI equity is deferred for one year and 
LTI rights are measured and vest after three years and then only if targets are met. The rolling nature of remuneration payments 
encourages Executive retention.

Base Package

STI Cash

STI Equity

LTI Equity

Salary plus
superannuation 
and benefits

50% of Y1 STI Award

50% of Y1 STI Award

0–100% of Y1 LTI Award 
(performance tested)

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Positive gate for rTSR

3.2.3 
In order to align remuneration with shareholder outcomes, a positive TSR gate applies to the vesting of LTIs relating to Healius’ 
TSR performance against its comparator group. As a consequence, no award can be made if Healius’ TSR over the measurement 
period is zero or negative, even if it has performed better than the comparator group.

Clawback provisions for STIs and LTIs

3.2.4 
Payments or vesting related to STI and LTI in the prior three financial years are subject to Healius’ clawback policy if it transpires 
that they were based on materially incorrect performance information or that actions taken by the relevant Senior Executive 
to secure a benefit were, are or will be detrimental to the best interests of Healius.

Stretch performance target for STIs and LTIs

3.2.5 
Where a Stretch performance target is included in an STI or LTI assessment criteria, it generally has only 10%–20% probability 
of achievement and is intended to equate to exceptional performance. It creates an incentive for Senior Executives to continue 
to outperform even when the Target level of performance has been achieved.

The 10–20% probability a Stretch award is particularly important to understand in connection with the issue of LTI Performance 
Rights. These are issued at Stretch amounts even though the probability that the full amount will eventually vest is low.

Comparator group for rTSR

3.2.6 
The comparator group for the assessment of rTSR vesting conditions was selected from healthcare companies listed on the ASX, 
with assistance from external remuneration consultants and using the following broad parameters:
•  Be broadly defined to avoid “cherry‑picking”.
•  Be large enough to produce valid statistics and small enough to be reasonably specific.
Include direct competitors for capital, talent or market share of comparable scale.
• 
• 
Include companies from the healthcare sector of comparable scale where direct competitors are not sufficient.
•  Be sufficiently liquid to ensure that TSR results are reliable.
•  Be balanced in terms of market capitalisation between smaller and larger companies.

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Executive KMP – remuneration outcomes for FY 2019
KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

4. 
4.1 
KMP are the Non‑executive Directors, the executive Director and employees who have authority and responsibility for planning, 
directing and controlling the activities of the Group, directly or indirectly. The following roles and individuals were identified 
as executive KMP for FY 2019 (Non‑executive Directors are identified in section 6):

4.1.1 

Current executive KMP

NAME

ROLE

DATES

Malcolm Parmenter

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 6 September 2017

Malcolm Ashcroft

Timothy Haggett

Maxine Jaquet

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 
Acting Chief Executive Officer

13 July 2015 (ceased as KMP on 27 August 2019) 
23 May 2017 to 5 September 2017

Chief Executive Medical Centres

23 October 2017

Chief Executive Health & Co

1 March 2016 (commenced as CFO 19 August 
2019)

8 December 2016 (ceased as KMP on 16 August 
2019)

Wesley Lawrence

Chief Executive Pathology

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Chief Executive Imaging

23 October 2015

4.1.2 

Former executive KMP

John Houston

Chief Executive Medical Centres

1 March 2016 to 17 October 2017

EXECUTIVE KMP – OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR FY 2019

4.2 
The following table provides shareholders with a picture of:
•  Remuneration opportunities of executive KMP in FY 2019, at Target performance.
• 

The total remuneration of executive KMP awarded in respect of FY 2019 performance, some of which may be paid or vest during 
subsequent financial years.
The total remuneration of executive KMP received during FY 2019, some of which may represent incentive awards from earlier 
financial years.

• 

This information may be helpful to assist shareholders in understanding the cash and other benefits received by KMP from the 
various components of their remuneration during FY 2019.

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4.2 

EXECUTIVE KMP – OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR FY 2019 

This is a non‑statutory table. Please refer to section 6 for Healius’ statutory FY 2019 remuneration tables for executive KMP.

SHORT–TERM 
INCENTIVE (STI) 
(50% CASH; 50% 
DEFERRED EQUITY 
FOR FY 2019)

BASE PACKAGE

SHORT‑TERM INCENTIVE (STI)  

(FY 2019 – 50% CASH; 50% DEFERRED EQUITY)

(FY 2018 – 75% CASH; 25% DEFERRED EQUITY)

LONG‑TERM INCENTIVE (LTI) 

(100% DEFERRED EQUITY)

OTHER  

PAYMENTS

TOTAL REMUNERATION

POSITION

1

NAME

2

Current executive KMP FY 2019

CEO

CFO

Malcolm Parmenter 1, 6

Malcolm Ashcroft 2, 7

CE Medical Centres

Timothy Haggett 1

CE Health & Co

Maxine Jaquet 7

CE Pathology

Wesley Lawrence 7

CE Imaging

Dean Lewsam 7, 8

ANNUAL BASE 
PACKAGE 
INCLUDING  
SUPER
($)

BASE PACKAGE 
ACTUALLY PAID 
IN YEAR 
($)

TARGET STI 
OPPORTUNITY

TARGET STI 
AMOUNT  
($) 3

4

5

6

1,650,000

1,650,000

895,000

1,031,482

800,000

800,000

600,000

600,000

750,000

750,000

650,000

580,000

1,650,000

1,351,731

895,000

1,031,482

800,000

560,000

600,000

600,000

750,000

750,000

613,384

580,000

961,950

788,799

521,785

601,015

400,000

280,000

300,000

300,000

375,000

375,000

325,000

290,000

YEAR

3

FY 2019

FY 2018

FY 2019

FY 2018

FY 2019

FY 2018

FY 2019

FY 2018

FY 2019

FY 2018

FY 2019

FY 2018

Former executive KMP

CE Medical Centres

TOTAL EXECUTIVE KMP 
REMUNERATION 

John Houston 7, 9

FY 2018

750,000

231,283

N/A

N/A

N/A

105,469

17,615

N/A

407,879

231,283

762,246

FY 2019

FY 2018

5,345,000

5,308,384

6,161,482

5,104,496

2,883,735

2,634,814

Nil

1,463,556

0%/100%

56%/44%

1,097,668

704,956

159,832

63,976

2,883,735

2,634,814

244,504

1,952,371

5,308,384

6,631,514

6,810,388

7,825,799

STI OUTCOME FOR YEAR (TO BE PAID 

STI FROM PRIOR YEARS  

IN FOLLOWING YEARS) 4

(PAID IN YEAR) 4

CASH STI 

VALUE OF STI 

EQUITY VESTED 

PAYMENT FROM 

FROM PRIOR 

PRIOR YEAR  

YEARS  

TARGET LTI 

AMOUNT  

AWARDED  

STI

($)

7

STI AWARDED/

NOT AWARDED 

(% OF TARGET)

8

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

532,439

310,003

183,540

112,200

169,350

156,024

0%/100%

68%/32%

0%/100%

52%/48%

0%/100%

66%/34%

0%/100%

37%/63%

0%/100%

45%/55%

0%/100%

54%/46%

($)

9

399,329

N/A

232,503

162,508

137,655

N/A

84,150

121,500

127,013

153,441

117,018

162,038

($)

10

N/A

N/A

49,526

17,836

N/A

N/A

33,775

10,568

35,901

7,610

40,630

10,347

($) 5

11

961,950

788,799

521,785

601,015

400,000

280,000

300,000

300,000

375,000

375,000

325,000

290,000

TARGET LTI 

OPPORTUNITY 

(ONLY VESTS 

AFTER 3 YEAR 

MEASUREMENT 

PERIOD IF 

HURDLES ARE 

MET)

LTI FROM PRIOR 

YEARS (VESTED 

IN YEAR)

LTI VESTED 

FROM PRIOR 

YEARS ($)

OTHER 

PAYMENTS 

RECEIVED IN 

YEAR ($)

12

13

TOTAL 

REMUNERATION 

AWARDED 

FOR YEAR’S 

TOTAL 

REMUNERATION 

PERFORMANCE

RECEIVED 

(EXC LTI)  

DURING YEAR  

($)

14

($)

15

Nil

1,650,000

2,049,329

63,462

244,504

474,322

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

317,981

397,479

291,248

1,947,632

895,000

1,341,485

800,000

743,540

600,000

712,200

750,000

919,350

613,384

736,024

1,415,193

1,421,533

1,686,148

937,655

560,000

717,925

1,050,049

912,914

1,308,530

771,032

1,043,633

N/A

N/A

Nil

Nil

N/A

N/A

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Guide to using the Table
1  Column 14 is the total remuneration paid or awarded for FY 2019 performance to the relevant KMP (with FY 2018 comparison), 
some of which may be paid in future periods. It is the sum of columns 5 and 7, and in respect of Malcolm Parmenter in FY 2018 
only, the ex gratia payment included in column 13. While the number of Rights granted in FY 2019 under Primary’s LTIP is set 
out in section 6.1 of this report, the value of vested Rights (if any) relating to the FY 2019 LTI award will not be known until 
the measurement period ends at the close of FY 2021 and the applicable performance criteria are tested. Consequently, 
no amount is included in this table for FY 2019 LTI. 

2  Column 15 is the total remuneration received during FY 2019 by the relevant KMP (with FY 2018 comparison), some of which 

relates to past periods. It is the sum of columns 5, 9, 10, 12 and 13. Where part of these amounts involve the valuation of vested 
Rights, the dollar value is calculated based on the closing share price on the day that shares are issued for the vested Rights.

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DEFERRED EQUITY 

FOR FY 2019)

BASE PACKAGE

ANNUAL BASE 

PACKAGE 

INCLUDING  

SUPER

BASE PACKAGE 

ACTUALLY PAID 

IN YEAR 

YEAR

3

($)

4

($)

5

FY 2019

FY 2018

FY 2019

FY 2018

FY 2019

FY 2018

FY 2019

FY 2018

FY 2019

FY 2018

FY 2019

FY 2018

1,650,000

1,650,000

895,000

1,031,482

800,000

800,000

600,000

600,000

750,000

750,000

650,000

580,000

1,650,000

1,351,731

895,000

1,031,482

800,000

560,000

600,000

600,000

750,000

750,000

613,384

580,000

TARGET STI 

OPPORTUNITY

TARGET STI 

AMOUNT  

($) 3

6

961,950

788,799

521,785

601,015

400,000

280,000

300,000

300,000

375,000

375,000

325,000

290,000

Current executive KMP FY 2019

POSITION

1

CEO

CFO

NAME

2

Malcolm Parmenter 1, 6

Malcolm Ashcroft 2, 7

CE Medical Centres

Timothy Haggett 1

CE Health & Co

Maxine Jaquet 7

CE Pathology

Wesley Lawrence 7

CE Imaging

Dean Lewsam 7, 8

Former executive KMP

CE Medical Centres

TOTAL EXECUTIVE KMP 

REMUNERATION 

Guide to using the Table

1  Column 14 is the total remuneration paid or awarded for FY 2019 performance to the relevant KMP (with FY 2018 comparison), 

some of which may be paid in future periods. It is the sum of columns 5 and 7, and in respect of Malcolm Parmenter in FY 2018 

only, the ex gratia payment included in column 13. While the number of Rights granted in FY 2019 under Primary’s LTIP is set 

out in section 6.1 of this report, the value of vested Rights (if any) relating to the FY 2019 LTI award will not be known until 

the measurement period ends at the close of FY 2021 and the applicable performance criteria are tested. Consequently, 

no amount is included in this table for FY 2019 LTI. 

2  Column 15 is the total remuneration received during FY 2019 by the relevant KMP (with FY 2018 comparison), some of which 

relates to past periods. It is the sum of columns 5, 9, 10, 12 and 13. Where part of these amounts involve the valuation of vested 

Rights, the dollar value is calculated based on the closing share price on the day that shares are issued for the vested Rights.

4.2 

EXECUTIVE KMP – OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR FY 2019 

This is a non‑statutory table. Please refer to section 6 for Healius’ statutory FY 2019 remuneration tables for executive KMP.

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SHORT‑TERM INCENTIVE (STI)  
(FY 2019 – 50% CASH; 50% DEFERRED EQUITY)
(FY 2018 – 75% CASH; 25% DEFERRED EQUITY)

LONG‑TERM INCENTIVE (LTI) 
(100% DEFERRED EQUITY)

OTHER  
PAYMENTS

TOTAL REMUNERATION

STI OUTCOME FOR YEAR (TO BE PAID 
IN FOLLOWING YEARS) 4

STI FROM PRIOR YEARS  
(PAID IN YEAR) 4

TARGET LTI 
OPPORTUNITY 
(ONLY VESTS 
AFTER 3 YEAR 
MEASUREMENT 
PERIOD IF 
HURDLES ARE 
MET)

LTI FROM PRIOR 
YEARS (VESTED 
IN YEAR)

STI
AWARDED  
($)

STI AWARDED/
NOT AWARDED 
(% OF TARGET)

CASH STI 
PAYMENT FROM 
PRIOR YEAR  
($)

VALUE OF STI 
EQUITY VESTED 
FROM PRIOR 
YEARS  
($)

TARGET LTI 
AMOUNT  
($) 5

LTI VESTED 
FROM PRIOR 
YEARS ($)

OTHER 
PAYMENTS 
RECEIVED IN 
YEAR ($)

TOTAL 
REMUNERATION 
AWARDED 
FOR YEAR’S 
PERFORMANCE
(EXC LTI)  
($)

TOTAL 
REMUNERATION 
RECEIVED 
DURING YEAR  
($)

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Nil

532,439

Nil

310,003

Nil

183,540

Nil

112,200

Nil

169,350

Nil

156,024

0%/100%

68%/32%

0%/100%

52%/48%

0%/100%

66%/34%

0%/100%

37%/63%

0%/100%

45%/55%

0%/100%

54%/46%

399,329

N/A

232,503

162,508

137,655

N/A

84,150

121,500

127,013

153,441

117,018

162,038

N/A

N/A

49,526

17,836

N/A

N/A

33,775

10,568

35,901

7,610

40,630

10,347

961,950

788,799

521,785

601,015

400,000

280,000

300,000

300,000

375,000

375,000

325,000

290,000

John Houston 7, 9

FY 2018

750,000

231,283

N/A

N/A

N/A

105,469

17,615

N/A

FY 2019

FY 2018

5,345,000

5,308,384

6,161,482

5,104,496

2,883,735

2,634,814

Nil

1,463,556

0%/100%

56%/44%

1,097,668

704,956

159,832

63,976

2,883,735

2,634,814

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N/A

N/A

Nil

Nil

N/A

N/A

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

1,650,000

2,049,329

63,462

244,504

474,322

Nil

Nil

Nil

317,981

Nil

397,479

Nil

291,248

1,947,632

895,000

1,341,485

800,000

743,540

600,000

712,200

750,000

919,350

613,384

736,024

1,415,193

1,421,533

1,686,148

937,655

560,000

717,925

1,050,049

912,914

1,308,530

771,032

1,043,633

407,879

231,283

762,246

244,504

1,952,371

5,308,384

6,631,514

6,810,388

7,825,799

Notes
1   Column 4. Base Package and target amounts are shown on an annual basis. As Malcolm Parmenter and Timothy Haggett commenced during 

the FY 2018 year these amounts were not paid in full in FY 2018. Column 5 shows the pro‑rata amount actually paid in FY 2018. 

2  Column 4. Malcolm Ashcroft was Acting CEO between 23 May 2017 and 5 September 2017, during which period his base salary and incentive 

arrangements were equivalent to the current CEO level on a pro rata basis. 

3  Column 6. Stretch STI is up to 112% of Target STI. 
4  Columns 7–10. Zero STI was awarded to KMP in relation to FY 2019. STI outcomes for FY 2018 are paid as follows: 75% in cash in FY 2019, 12.5% 

in equity in FY 2020 and 12.5% in equity in FY 2021. 

5  Column 11. Stretch LTI is up to 200% of Target LTI. 
6  Column 13. The amount included for Malcolm Parmenter in FY 2018 is an ex gratia payment of $63,462 granted by the Board in relation to a two 

week orientation period undertaken in August 2017. 

7  Column 13. The amounts included for Malcolm Ashcroft, Wesley Lawrence, Maxine Jaquet, Dean Lewsam and John Houston in FY 2018 are for 

retention payments. The amount included for Malcolm Ashcroft in FY 2019 is for the vesting of a sign on arrangement dating from 12 September 
2016. The amount was paid by way of the issue of 68,681 ordinary shares in the Company on 13 July 2018 at a price of $3.435 per share (closing 
price on that date). 

8  Column 4. Dean Lewsam received an increase to his total package effective 1 January 2019. 
9  Column 13. The amount reported for John Houston in FY 2018 includes an amount of $10,400 for the vesting of cash amounts under legacy LTI 

arrangements (FY 2013–FY 2014).

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EXECUTIVE KMP – BASE PACKAGE OUTCOMES FOR FY 2019 

4.3 
The annual review of pay resulted in no across‑the‑board increases in executive KMP base pay for FY 2019.

EXECUTIVE KMP – STI OPPORTUNITY AND RATIONALE FOR FY 2019 AND FY 2019 OUTCOMES

4.4 
Healius’ STI plan is considered to be at‑risk remuneration and is not a guaranteed part of executive KMP remuneration. 

In FY 2019 the Board decided that no STI would be awarded even though the Group UNPAT target was achieved, as the result was 
at the bottom of the adjusted forecast range for the financial year. 

The outline of the current STI plan, including the 2018 balanced scorecards for each Executive KMP, were set out in the 2018 Annual 
Report. As no STI remuneration was awarded to executive KMP for FY 2019, detailed STI targets, including the balanced scorecards, 
are not set out below. They will be reinstated in future Annual Reports if STIs are awarded by the Board. 

Executive KMP STI outcomes are measured against an individual’s balanced scorecard which includes financial, non‑financial and 
behavioural KPIs, and takes an holistic view of performance, strategic implementation, culture and risk management.

Group and Divisional UNPAT and Group Cash Flow

4.4.1 
Group and divisional UNPAT and Group cash flow were selected by the Board as being the most appropriate method of measuring 
the Company’s FY 2019 financial performance. These measures typically accounted for around 70% of an executive KMP’s potential 
STI award. 

As for FY 2018 STI plan, Healius incorporated Threshold, Target and Stretch goals into the UNPAT metrics, in order to incentivise 
Senior Executives to continue to achieve once a lower goal had been achieved. 

Role specific strategic objectives

4.4.2 
Role‑specific strategic objectives ensure KMP are measured and rewarded for initiatives over which they have responsibility, which 
contribute directly to the Company’s strategic plan and which aim to deliver increased shareholder value. They are focussed 
on specific KPIs that are both measurable and tied directly to the Group’s strategy and they have been set to be sufficiently 
challenging to each member of the KMP. These typically accounted for around 30% of an executive KMP’s potential STI award.

Leadership behavioural KPIs

4.4.3 
As for the FY 2018 STI plan, Healius’ Purpose, Mission and Values continued to underscore these KPIs in the FY 2019 STI plan. For the 
FY 2019 STI plan, leadership behaviours were not ascribed a specific percentage of an executive KMP’s STI award, but rather were 
a modifier for the whole STI award. This included the Board’s retained discretion (not exercised) to modify an otherwise 100% award 
to zero in the case of poor leadership behaviours.  

4.5 

EXECUTIVE KMP – LTI OPPORTUNITY FOR FY 2019 AND RATIONALE

Measurement period for 2019

4.5.1 
LTI awards relating to FY 2019 will be made after a three year measurement period starting on 1 July 2018 and ending on 30 June 2021. 
Healius issues Performance Rights for LTI awards. These Rights will not vest unless and until:
• 
• 
• 

the relevant predetermined measurement period set by the Board ends;
the Company’s performance is assessed against performance criteria; and
the level of vesting is determined by the Board based on the Company’s performance.

rTSR and ROIC criteria for 2019

4.5.2 
LTI awards for all executive KMP will be determined based on two equally‑weighted criteria:
• 
• 

50% based on rTSR; and
50% based on ROIC.

rTSR was selected by the Board to motivate Senior Executives to drive returns which outperform those of comparable companies 
and thereby make Healius a superior investment. rTSR is calculated as follows:

TSR

Share price movement + dividends (14‑day Volume Weighted Average Price).

Comparator Group

See table in 8.3.

Linear vesting scale

Nil below Target.

50% at Target, being point at which 50% of comparator group lie below.

100% at Stretch, being point at which 75% of comparator group lie below.

Positive Gate

Nil if Healius’ TSR is zero or negative.

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ROIC was selected by the Board to motivate Senior Executives to focus on projects which generate strong returns on capital 
invested and thereby increase shareholder value. ROIC is calculated as follows:

ROIC

Underlying EBIT as a percentage of average invested capital (net debt plus equity). Calculated 
annually and then averaged over the three year measurement period.

Goodwill

Inclusive of goodwill. 

Performance criteria

Threshold, Target and Stretch levels set by the Board at the start of the measurement period 
using Healius’ budget and cost of capital.

Linear vesting scale

Nil below Threshold. 

25% at Threshold.

50% at Target.

100% at Stretch.

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ROIC performance criteria for LTI awards (FY 2017–FY 2019 inclusive)

ROIC

AWARD YEAR

FY 2019

FY 2018

FY 2017

THRESHOLD 
%

TARGET 
%

STRETCH 
%

ACHIEVED 1
%

MEASUREMENT 
PERIOD

VESTING DATE (IF 
TARGETS ACHIEVED)

AWARD 
OUTCOME

7.1

8.2

8.2

7.3

8.4

8.4

7.5

8.6

8.6

6.3

6.2

6.3

FY 2019 – 2021

After 1 July 2021

Open

FY 2018 – 2020

After 1 July 2020

Unlikely

FY 2017 – 2019

After 1 July 2019

Nil

1  

These figures are based on Healius’ actual performance in the completed financial years of the relevant measurement period.

EXECUTIVE KMP – LTI OUTCOME FOR FY 2017

4.6 
The measurement period for FY 2017 LTI awards was FY 2017–FY 2019. The LTI performance criteria set by the Board for FY 2017 
and Healius’ results for FY 2017–FY 2019 inclusive, are set out in the following table:

LTI PERFORMANCE MEASURE

TARGET PERFORMANCE

ACTUAL RESULT

OUTCOME

rTSR

ROIC

P50 of comparator group

8.4%

HLS TSR (<0)%
Comparator group N/A 
because HLS TSR <0%.

HLS ROIC 6.3%

Below Threshold/Target
Nil award

Below Threshold
Nil award

As the performance criteria were not met, there will be no LTI awarded in relation to FY 2017. All Performance Rights issued 
to executive KMP in relation to the FY 2017 LTI will lapse.

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Executive KMP remuneration in detail
EXECUTIVE KMP REMUNERATION – STATUTORY DISCLOSURE FOR FY 2019

5 
5.1 
The following tables outline the remuneration received by Healius’ executive KMP during FY 2019 prepared according to statutory 
disclosure requirements and applicable accounting standards.

NAME

Current Executive KMP

Malcolm Parmenter 
(from 6 Sept 2017)

Malcolm Ashcroft 1

Timothy Haggett 
(from 23 Oct 2017)

Maxine Jaquet

Wesley Lawrence

Dean Lewsam

Former Executive KMP

John Houston 
(until 17 October 2017)

TOTAL EXECUTIVE KMP 
REMUNERATION

YEAR

2019

2018

2019

2018

2019

2018

2019

2018

2019

2018

2019

2018

2018

2019

2018

SHORT‑TERM EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

EQUITY SETTLED SHARE‑BASED PAYMENTS

CASH SALARY 
($)

CASH STI 
($)

NON‑MONETARY 
BENEFITS 2
($)

ANNUAL  
LEAVE 3 
($)

CASH 
RETENTION 
($)

STI 5

($)

LTI 5

($)

RETENTION 

($)

TOTAL

($)

TERMINATION 

BENEFITS 6

($)

SHORT‑TERM 

EMPLOYEE 

BENEFITS

POST‑ 

EMPLOYMENT 

BENEFITS

LONG‑TERM 

EMPLOYEE 

BENEFITS

OTHER 4

CONTRIBUTIONS 

($)

($)

SUPER 

LONG SERVICE 

1,629,469

1,335,306

874,469

1,011,433

779,469

545,966

579,469

579,951

729,469

729,951

592,853

559,951

–

399,329

–

232,503

–

137,655

–

84,150

–

127,013

–

117,018

224,600

5,185,198

4,987,158

–

–

1,097,668

2,124

1,864

2,124

2,331

2,124

1,031

2,124

2,331

2,124

2,331

2,124

2,331

26,417

59,496

(10,301)

(13,078)

41,072

41,123

(2,367)

869

5,617

(13,790)

26,457

(19,920)

–

–

–

175,004

–

–

–

117,321

–

146,652

–

113,411

1,300

(96,222)

69,013

6,683

(29,824)

6,541

34,943

45,223

262,257

895,601

12,744

13,519

86,895

(41,522)

–

621,401

63,462

123,186

117,338

99,370

133,453

195,278

273,753

595,612

1,370,079

–

396,107

6,298,283

9,032,416

–

895,601

LEAVE 3

($)

28,631

22,918

15,346

39,724

13,694

9,596

10,160

25,124

18,361

36,567

13,178

29,348

20,531

16,425

20,531

20,049

20,531

14,034

20,531

20,049

20,531

20,049

20,531

20,049

59,186

55,462

43,294

61,389

20,403

19,119

19,077

32,358

26,152

56,537

27,166

42,347

133,165

262,933

145,776

448,323

57,827

92,000

81,973

178,887

85,439

180,468

91,432

172,525

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

114,677

76,877

96,099

63,231

1,899,523

2,217,195

1,091,239

2,092,355

935,120

860,524

710,967

1,117,917

887,693

1,381,877

773,741

1,100,291

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

63,462

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1  On 12 September 2016 Malcolm Ashcroft was awarded Service Rights to the value of $250,000 pursuant to a sign on arrangement. Included 
within LTI for 2018 is an amount to reflect the three year service period associated with the Service Rights and which has been calculated 
in accordance with AASB 2 Share‑based Payments.
Represents the taxable value of fringe benefits for the respective FBT year ended 31 March.

2 
3  Changes in accrued leave represent annual leave and long service leave accrued or utilised during the financial year. Negative amounts 

4 

represent the utilisation of annual leave for continuing employees and reversal of leave balances for former employees.
The amount reported as other is an ex gratia payment granted by the Board, paid on 14 December 2017, in relation to a two week orientation 
period undertaken by Malcolm Parmenter in August 2017.

5  Relates to rights granted in respect of the FY 2017, FY 2018 and FY 2019 Plans and calculated in accordance with AASB 2 Share‑based Payments.
6 

Termination benefits include annual leave, long service leave and pay in lieu of notice.

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SHORT‑TERM EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

CASH SALARY 

($)

CASH STI 

($)

NON‑MONETARY 

BENEFITS 2

($)

ANNUAL  

LEAVE 3 

($)

CASH 

RETENTION 

($)

SHORT‑TERM 
EMPLOYEE 
BENEFITS

POST‑ 
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

LONG‑TERM 
EMPLOYEE 
BENEFITS

OTHER 4
($)

SUPER 
CONTRIBUTIONS 
($)

LONG SERVICE 
LEAVE 3
($)

EQUITY SETTLED SHARE‑BASED PAYMENTS

STI 5
($)

LTI 5
($)

RETENTION 
($)

TOTAL
($)

TERMINATION 
BENEFITS 6
($)

–

63,462

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

63,462

20,531

16,425

20,531

20,049

20,531

14,034

20,531

20,049

20,531

20,049

20,531

20,049

28,631

22,918

15,346

39,724

13,694

9,596

10,160

25,124

18,361

36,567

13,178

29,348

59,186

55,462

43,294

61,389

20,403

19,119

19,077

32,358

26,152

56,537

27,166

42,347

133,165

262,933

145,776

448,323

57,827

92,000

81,973

178,887

85,439

180,468

91,432

172,525

–

–

–

114,677

–

–

–

76,877

–

96,099

–

63,231

1,899,523

2,217,195

1,091,239

2,092,355

935,120

860,524

710,967

1,117,917

887,693

1,381,877

773,741

1,100,291

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

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6,683

(29,824)

6,541

34,943

45,223

262,257

895,601

123,186

117,338

99,370

133,453

195,278

273,753

595,612

1,370,079

–

396,107

6,298,283

9,032,416

–

895,601

Executive KMP remuneration in detail

5 

5.1 

EXECUTIVE KMP REMUNERATION – STATUTORY DISCLOSURE FOR FY 2019

The following tables outline the remuneration received by Healius’ executive KMP during FY 2019 prepared according to statutory 

disclosure requirements and applicable accounting standards.

NAME

Current Executive KMP

Malcolm Parmenter 

(from 6 Sept 2017)

Malcolm Ashcroft 1

Timothy Haggett 

(from 23 Oct 2017)

Maxine Jaquet

Wesley Lawrence

Dean Lewsam

Former Executive KMP

John Houston 

(until 17 October 2017)

TOTAL EXECUTIVE KMP 

REMUNERATION

YEAR

2019

2018

2019

2018

2019

2018

2019

2018

2019

2018

2019

2018

2018

2019

2018

1,629,469

1,335,306

874,469

1,011,433

779,469

545,966

579,469

579,951

729,469

729,951

592,853

559,951

224,600

5,185,198

4,987,158

399,329

232,503

137,655

84,150

127,013

117,018

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

2,124

1,864

2,124

2,331

2,124

1,031

2,124

2,331

2,124

2,331

2,124

2,331

26,417

59,496

(10,301)

(13,078)

41,072

41,123

(2,367)

869

5,617

(13,790)

26,457

(19,920)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

175,004

117,321

146,652

113,411

1,300

(96,222)

69,013

1,097,668

12,744

13,519

86,895

(41,522)

–

621,401

1  On 12 September 2016 Malcolm Ashcroft was awarded Service Rights to the value of $250,000 pursuant to a sign on arrangement. Included 

within LTI for 2018 is an amount to reflect the three year service period associated with the Service Rights and which has been calculated 

in accordance with AASB 2 Share‑based Payments.

2 

Represents the taxable value of fringe benefits for the respective FBT year ended 31 March.

3  Changes in accrued leave represent annual leave and long service leave accrued or utilised during the financial year. Negative amounts 

represent the utilisation of annual leave for continuing employees and reversal of leave balances for former employees.

4 

The amount reported as other is an ex gratia payment granted by the Board, paid on 14 December 2017, in relation to a two week orientation 

period undertaken by Malcolm Parmenter in August 2017.

5  Relates to rights granted in respect of the FY 2017, FY 2018 and FY 2019 Plans and calculated in accordance with AASB 2 Share‑based Payments.

6 

Termination benefits include annual leave, long service leave and pay in lieu of notice.

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5.2 

 EXECUTIVE KMP – SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE RIGHTS AWARDED, VESTED AND LAPSED 
DURING FY 2019

All equity awards relating to FY 2019 are made in the form of Rights.
1 

Service Rights are used for the equity portion of STI awards and, once issued, are subject to the relevant Senior Executive 
remaining employed by Healius for a predetermined period; at the end of which the Service Rights vest and one ordinary share 
is issued for each vested Right. 100% of the Service Rights vest after one year. A Service Right is used for the equity portion 
of the STI award in order to enable deferral of a portion of the STI award to promote Senior Executive retention. 

2  Performance Rights are used for LTI awards and, once issued, are subject to various predetermined performance criteria being 
met by the Company over the measurement period. At the end of the measurement period, if the Board determines that the 
performance criteria have been met, the Performance Rights vest and one ordinary share is issued for each vested Right. If the 
performance criteria have not been met then the Rights lapse and no shares are issued. 

Rights are granted for nil monetary consideration and do not have an exercise price.

5.2.1 

Service Rights

NAME

GRANT

Current Executive KMP

Malcolm Parmenter

Malcolm Ashcroft

Tim Haggett

Maxine Jaquet

Wesley Lawrence

Dean Lewsam

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 2

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 2

FY 2017 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2016 STI – Tranche 2

Sign on arrangement

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 2

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 2

FY 2017 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2016 STI – Tranche 2

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 2

FY 2017 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2016 STI – Tranche 2

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 2

FY 2017 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2016 STI – Tranche 1

RIGHTS AWARDED 
DURING YEAR (NO.)

AWARD 
DATE 1

FAIR VALUE PER RIGHT AT 
AWARD DATE 1
($)

VALUE OF RIGHTS AWARDED 

DURING YEAR 

($)

RIGHTS VESTED 

DURING YEAR

(NO.)

VALUE OF RIGHTS VESTED 

DURING YEAR 3

RIGHTS LAPSED DURING YEAR

(NO.)

25,461

26,537

14,824

15,451

–

–

–

8,777

9,148

5,365

5,592

–

–

8,098

8,440

–

–

7,461

7,776

–

–

18 October 2018

18 October 2018

18 October 2018

18 October 2018

–

–

–

18 October 2018

18 October 2018

18 October 2018

18 October 2018

–

–

18 October 2018

18 October 2018

–

–

18 October 2018

18 October 2018

–

–

$2.79

$2.68

$2.79

$2.68

–

–

–

$2.79

$2.68

$2.79

$2.68

–

–

$2.79

$2.68

–

–

$2.79

$2.68

–

–

VESTING 

DATE 2

2 July 2019

1 July 2020

2 July 2019

1 July 2020

2 July 2018

2 July 2018

13 July 2018

2 July 2019

1 July 2020

2 July 2019

1 July 2020

2 July 2018

2 July 2018 

2 July 2019

1 July 2020

2 July 2018

2 July 2018 

2 July 2019

1 July 2020

2 July 2018

2 July 2018 

71,036

71,119

41,359

41,409

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

24,488

24,517

14,968

14,987

22,593

22,619

20,816

20,840

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

8,037

5,914

68,681

6,009

3,505

7,589

2,524

8,014

3,431

($)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

28,531

20,995

244,504

21,332

12,443

26,941

8,960

28,450

12,180

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1 
2 

Award date and fair value per Right calculated in accordance with the principles of AASB 2 Share‑based Payment.
For Rights awarded during the year the vesting date is the first day after the end of the measurement period, which is the first day on which 
ordinary shares could be issued once the relevant Rights have vested. For Rights that have vested during the year the vesting date is the actual 
date on which ordinary shares were issued for the vested rights.

3  Calculated based on the closing share price on the day that ordinary shares are issued for vested rights (the vesting date in the tables above) 

being $3.55 on 2 July 2018 and $3.56 on 13 July 2018. 

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5.2 

 EXECUTIVE KMP – SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE RIGHTS AWARDED, VESTED AND LAPSED 

DURING FY 2019

All equity awards relating to FY 2019 are made in the form of Rights.

1 

Service Rights are used for the equity portion of STI awards and, once issued, are subject to the relevant Senior Executive 

remaining employed by Healius for a predetermined period; at the end of which the Service Rights vest and one ordinary share 

is issued for each vested Right. 100% of the Service Rights vest after one year. A Service Right is used for the equity portion 

of the STI award in order to enable deferral of a portion of the STI award to promote Senior Executive retention. 

2  Performance Rights are used for LTI awards and, once issued, are subject to various predetermined performance criteria being 

met by the Company over the measurement period. At the end of the measurement period, if the Board determines that the 

performance criteria have been met, the Performance Rights vest and one ordinary share is issued for each vested Right. If the 

performance criteria have not been met then the Rights lapse and no shares are issued. 

Rights are granted for nil monetary consideration and do not have an exercise price.

5.2.1 

Service Rights

NAME

GRANT

Current Executive KMP

Malcolm Parmenter

Malcolm Ashcroft

Tim Haggett

Maxine Jaquet

Wesley Lawrence

Dean Lewsam

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 2

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 2

FY 2017 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2016 STI – Tranche 2

Sign on arrangement

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 2

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 2

FY 2017 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2016 STI – Tranche 2

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 2

FY 2017 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2016 STI – Tranche 2

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2018 STI – Tranche 2

FY 2017 STI – Tranche 1

FY 2016 STI – Tranche 1

25,461

26,537

14,824

15,451

18 October 2018

18 October 2018

18 October 2018

18 October 2018

8,777

9,148

5,365

5,592

18 October 2018

18 October 2018

18 October 2018

18 October 2018

8,098

8,440

18 October 2018

18 October 2018

7,461

7,776

18 October 2018

18 October 2018

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

$2.79

$2.68

$2.79

$2.68

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

$2.79

$2.68

$2.79

$2.68

$2.79

$2.68

$2.79

$2.68

1 

2 

Award date and fair value per Right calculated in accordance with the principles of AASB 2 Share‑based Payment.

For Rights awarded during the year the vesting date is the first day after the end of the measurement period, which is the first day on which 

ordinary shares could be issued once the relevant Rights have vested. For Rights that have vested during the year the vesting date is the actual 

3  Calculated based on the closing share price on the day that ordinary shares are issued for vested rights (the vesting date in the tables above) 

date on which ordinary shares were issued for the vested rights.

being $3.55 on 2 July 2018 and $3.56 on 13 July 2018. 

RIGHTS AWARDED 

DURING YEAR (NO.)

AWARD 

DATE 1

FAIR VALUE PER RIGHT AT 

AWARD DATE 1

($)

VALUE OF RIGHTS AWARDED 
DURING YEAR 
($)

71,036

71,119

41,359

41,409

–

–

–

24,488

24,517

14,968

14,987

–

–

22,593

22,619

–

–

20,816

20,840

–

–

VESTING 
DATE 2

2 July 2019

1 July 2020

2 July 2019

1 July 2020

2 July 2018

2 July 2018

13 July 2018

2 July 2019

1 July 2020

2 July 2019

1 July 2020

2 July 2018

2 July 2018 

2 July 2019

1 July 2020

2 July 2018

2 July 2018 

2 July 2019

1 July 2020

2 July 2018

2 July 2018 

RIGHTS VESTED 
DURING YEAR
(NO.)

VALUE OF RIGHTS VESTED 
DURING YEAR 3
($)

RIGHTS LAPSED DURING YEAR
(NO.)

–

–

–

–

8,037

5,914

68,681

–

–

–

–

6,009

3,505

–

–

7,589

2,524

–

–

8,014

3,431

–

–

–

–

28,531

20,995

244,504

–

–

–

–

21,332

12,443

–

–

26,941

8,960

–

–

28,450

12,180

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5.2.2 

Performance Rights

NAME

GRANT

Current Executive KMP

Malcolm Parmenter

Malcolm Ashcroft

Tim Haggett

Maxine Jaquet

Wesley Lawrence

Dean Lewsam

FY 2019 LTI – ROIC

FY 2019 LTI – rTSR

FY 2018 LTI – ROIC

FY 2018 LTI – rTSR

FY 2019 LTI – ROIC

FY 2019 LTI – rTSR

FY 2018 LTI – ROIC

FY 2018 LTI – rTSR

FY 2016 LTI – ROIC

FY 2016 LTI – rTSR

FY 2019 LTI – ROIC

FY 2019 LTI – rTSR

FY 2018 LTI – ROIC

FY 2018 LTI – rTSR

FY 2019 LTI – ROIC

FY 2019 LTI – rTSR

FY 2018 LTI – ROIC

FY 2018 LTI – rTSR

FY 2016 LTI – ROIC

FY 2016 LTI – rTSR

FY 2019 LTI – ROIC

FY 2019 LTI – rTSR

FY 2018 LTI – ROIC

FY 2018 LTI – rTSR

FY 2016 LTI – ROIC

FY 2016 LTI – rTSR

FY 2019 LTI – ROIC

FY 2019 LTI – rTSR

FY 2018 LTI – ROIC

FY 2018 LTI – rTSR

FY 2016 LTI – ROIC

FY 2016 LTI – rTSR

RIGHTS AWARDED 
DURING YEAR 
(NO.)

AWARD 
DATE 1

FAIR VALUE PER RIGHT 
AT AWARD DATE 1
($)

VALUE OF RIGHTS AWARDED 

DURING YEAR 

($)

VESTING 

DATE 2,3

RIGHTS VESTED 

DURING YEAR

(NO.)

VALUE OF RIGHTS 

VESTED DURING YEAR

($)

RIGHTS LAPSED 

DURING YEAR 3

(NO.)

402,490

402,490

237,590

237,590

218,320

218,320

181,029

181,029

1 March 2019

1 March 2019

18 September 2018

18 September 2018

1 March 2019

1 March 2019

18 September 2018

18 September 2018

–

–

20 September 2016

20 September 2016 

167,364

167,364

83,133

83,133

125,523

125,523

90,361

90,361

1 March 2019

1 March 2019

18 September 2018

18 September 2018

1 March 2019

1 March 2019

18 September 2018

18 September 2018

–

–

20 September 2016

20 September 2016 

156,904

156,904

112,952

112,952

1 March 2019

1 March 2019

18 September 2018

18 September 2018

–

–

20 September 2016

20 September 2016 

135,983

135,983

87,349

87,349

1 March 2019

1 March 2019

18 September 2018

18 September 2018

–

–

20 September 2016

20 September 2016 

$2.54

$1.27

$2.85

$1.42

$2.54

$1.27

$2.85

$1.42

–

–

$2.54

$1.27

$2.85

$1.42

$2.54

$1.27

$2.85

$1.42

–

–

$2.54

$1.27

$2.85

$1.42

–

–

$2.54

$1.27

$2.85

$1.42

–

–

1,022,325

511,162

676,875

337,378

554,533

277,266

515,933

257,061

425.105

212,552

236,929

118,049

318,828

159,414

257,529

128,313

398,536

199,268

321,913

160,392

345,397

172,698

248,945

124,036

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1 July 2021

1 July 2021

1 July 2020

1 July 2020

1 July 2021

1 July 2021

1 July 2020

1 July 2020

1 July 2018

1 July 2018

1 July 2021

1 July 2021

1 July 2020

1 July 2020

1 July 2021

1 July 2021

1 July 2020

1 July 2020

1 July 2018

1 July 2018

1 July 2021

1 July 2021

1 July 2020

1 July 2020

1 July 2018

1 July 2018

1 July 2021

1 July 2021

1 July 2020

1 July 2020

1 July 2018

1 July 2018

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

143,348

143,348

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

61,813

61,813

21,978

21,978

59,066

59,066

1 
2 

3 

Award date and fair value per Right calculated in accordance with the principles of AASB 2 Share‑based Payment.
For Rights awarded during the year the vesting date is the first day after the end of the measurement period, which is the first day on which 
ordinary shares could be issued once the relevant Rights have vested. For Rights that have vested during the year the vesting date is the actual 
date on which ordinary shares were issued for the vested rights.
The FY 2016, FY 2017 and FY 2018 LTI allow for the retesting of Performance Rights, extending the measurement period (and therefore the vesting 
date) by one year compared to the dates in the above table. The Board has determined that no retesting will be undertaken in relation to the 
FY 2016, FY 2017 or FY 2018 LTI. The FY 2019 LTI does not allow for the retesting of Performance Rights. 

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Performance Rights

NAME

GRANT

Current Executive KMP

Malcolm Parmenter

Malcolm Ashcroft

Tim Haggett

Maxine Jaquet

Wesley Lawrence

Dean Lewsam

FY 2019 LTI – ROIC

FY 2019 LTI – rTSR

FY 2018 LTI – ROIC

FY 2018 LTI – rTSR

FY 2019 LTI – ROIC

FY 2019 LTI – rTSR

FY 2018 LTI – ROIC

FY 2018 LTI – rTSR

FY 2016 LTI – ROIC

FY 2016 LTI – rTSR

FY 2019 LTI – ROIC

FY 2019 LTI – rTSR

FY 2018 LTI – ROIC

FY 2018 LTI – rTSR

FY 2019 LTI – ROIC

FY 2019 LTI – rTSR

FY 2018 LTI – ROIC

FY 2018 LTI – rTSR

FY 2016 LTI – ROIC

FY 2016 LTI – rTSR

FY 2019 LTI – ROIC

FY 2019 LTI – rTSR

FY 2018 LTI – ROIC

FY 2018 LTI – rTSR

FY 2016 LTI – ROIC

FY 2016 LTI – rTSR

FY 2019 LTI – ROIC

FY 2019 LTI – rTSR

FY 2018 LTI – ROIC

FY 2018 LTI – rTSR

FY 2016 LTI – ROIC

FY 2016 LTI – rTSR

402,490

402,490

237,590

237,590

218,320

218,320

181,029

181,029

1 March 2019

1 March 2019

18 September 2018

18 September 2018

1 March 2019

1 March 2019

18 September 2018

18 September 2018

–

–

20 September 2016

20 September 2016 

167,364

167,364

83,133

83,133

125,523

125,523

90,361

90,361

156,904

156,904

112,952

112,952

135,983

135,983

87,349

87,349

–

–

–

–

–

–

1 March 2019

1 March 2019

18 September 2018

18 September 2018

1 March 2019

1 March 2019

18 September 2018

18 September 2018

20 September 2016

20 September 2016 

1 March 2019

1 March 2019

18 September 2018

18 September 2018

20 September 2016

20 September 2016 

1 March 2019

1 March 2019

18 September 2018

18 September 2018

20 September 2016

20 September 2016 

$2.54

$1.27

$2.85

$1.42

$2.54

$1.27

$2.85

$1.42

–

–

$2.54

$1.27

$2.85

$1.42

$2.54

$1.27

$2.85

$1.42

$2.54

$1.27

$2.85

$1.42

$2.54

$1.27

$2.85

$1.42

–

–

–

–

–

–

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2 

Award date and fair value per Right calculated in accordance with the principles of AASB 2 Share‑based Payment.

For Rights awarded during the year the vesting date is the first day after the end of the measurement period, which is the first day on which 

ordinary shares could be issued once the relevant Rights have vested. For Rights that have vested during the year the vesting date is the actual 

date on which ordinary shares were issued for the vested rights.

3 

The FY 2016, FY 2017 and FY 2018 LTI allow for the retesting of Performance Rights, extending the measurement period (and therefore the vesting 

date) by one year compared to the dates in the above table. The Board has determined that no retesting will be undertaken in relation to the 

FY 2016, FY 2017 or FY 2018 LTI. The FY 2019 LTI does not allow for the retesting of Performance Rights. 

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RIGHTS AWARDED 

DURING YEAR 

(NO.)

AWARD 

DATE 1

FAIR VALUE PER RIGHT 

AT AWARD DATE 1

($)

VALUE OF RIGHTS AWARDED 
DURING YEAR 
($)

VESTING 
DATE 2,3

RIGHTS VESTED 
DURING YEAR
(NO.)

VALUE OF RIGHTS 
VESTED DURING YEAR
($)

RIGHTS LAPSED 
DURING YEAR 3
(NO.)

1,022,325

511,162

676,875

337,378

554,533

277,266

515,933

257,061

–

–

425.105

212,552

236,929

118,049

318,828

159,414

257,529

128,313

–

–

398,536

199,268

321,913

160,392

–

–

345,397

172,698

248,945

124,036

–

–

1 July 2021

1 July 2021

1 July 2020

1 July 2020

1 July 2021

1 July 2021

1 July 2020

1 July 2020

1 July 2018

1 July 2018

1 July 2021

1 July 2021

1 July 2020

1 July 2020

1 July 2021

1 July 2021

1 July 2020

1 July 2020

1 July 2018

1 July 2018

1 July 2021

1 July 2021

1 July 2020

1 July 2020

1 July 2018

1 July 2018

1 July 2021

1 July 2021

1 July 2020

1 July 2020

1 July 2018

1 July 2018

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

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–

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–

–

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–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

143,348

143,348

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

61,813

61,813

–

–

–

–

21,978

21,978

–

–

–

–

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59,066

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5.3 

EXECUTIVE KMP – EQUITY HOLDINGS IN FY 2019

Ordinary shares

5.3.1 
The table below details movements during the year in the number of ordinary shares in Healius held by KMP, their close family 
members, and entities controlled, jointly controlled or significantly influenced by KMP or their close family members.

NAME

Current Executive KMP

Malcolm Parmenter

Malcolm Ashcroft

Maxine Jaquet

Wesley Lawrence

Dean Lewsam

BALANCE AT 
BEGINNING 
OF YEAR
(NO.)

50,000

95,475

40,095

48,319

34,510

VESTING OF RIGHTS 
(SHARES ISSUED) 
(NO.)

SHARES 
PURCHASED/(SOLD) 
(NO.)

BALANCE AT END 
OF YEAR
(NO.)

–

82,632

9,514

10,113

11,445

9,597

31,508

–

–

(15,000)

59,597

209,615

49,609

58,432

30,955

Tim Haggett did not hold any ordinary shares during the period from when he was appointed as a KMP up until 30 June 2019.

Rights

5.3.2 
The table below details movements during the year in the number of Rights in Healius held by KMP, their close family members, 
and entities controlled, jointly controlled or significantly influenced by KMP or their close family members.

NAME

Current Executive KMP

BALANCE AT 
BEGINNING OF 
YEAR
(NO.)

RIGHTS 
AWARDED AS 
COMPENSATION 
DURING YEAR 1, 2
(NO.)

CLASS

RIGHTS VESTED 
DURING YEAR
(NO.)

RIGHTS LAPSED 
DURING YEAR
(NO.)

BALANCE AT 
END OF YEAR
(NO.)

Malcolm Parmenter

Service Rights

Performance Rights

Malcolm Ashcroft

Service Rights

Performance Rights

Timothy Haggett

Service Rights

Performance Rights

Maxine Jaquet

Service Rights

Performance Rights

Wesley Lawrence

Service Rights

Dean Lewsam

Performance Rights

Service Rights

Performance Rights

–

–

90,940

594,084

–

–

15,726

285,352

17,958

204,602

19,729

274,466

51,998 1
1,280,160 2
30,275 1
798,698 2
17,925 1
500,994 2
10,957 1
431,768 2
16,538 1
539,712 2
15,237 1
446,664 2

–

–

–

51,998

1,280,160

38,583

(286,696)

1,106,086

–

–

(82,632)

–

–

–

(9,514)

–

–

–

–

(123,626)

(10,113)

–

–

(43,956)

(11,445)

–

–

(118,132)

17,925

500,994

17,169

593,494

24,383

700,358

23,521

602,998

1 
2 

Service Rights awarded as compensation during the year relate to the FY 2018 STI plan.
Performance Rights awarded as compensation during the year relate to the FY 2018 LTI (awarded on 19 September 2018) and FY 2019 LTI 
(awarded 29 January 2019) plans respectively.

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COMPANY PERFORMANCE

Five‑year performance table

5.4.1 
The following provides a summary of the key financial results for the Company over the FY 2019 period and the previous four 
financial years in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act:

FY

30‑Jun‑19

30‑Jun‑18

30‑Jun‑17

30‑Jun‑16

30‑Jun‑15

REVENUE 
($M)

1,805

1,705

1,659

1,637

1,618

REPORTED 
PROFIT/
(LOSS) 
AFTER TAX 
($M) 1

UNDERLY‑
ING PROFIT/
(LOSS) 
AFTER TAX 
($M) 2

CLOSING 
SHARE 
PRICE 
($)

CHANGE 
IN SHARE 
PRICE 
($)

DIVIDENDS 
($) 3

AMOUNT 
($)

56

4

(517)

75

136

93

88

92

104

112

3.02

3.37

3.64

3.95

5.04

‑0.35

‑0.27

‑0.31

‑1.09

0.50

0.14

0.16

0.16

0.20

0.29

‑0.21

‑0.12

‑0.15

‑0.89

0.79

AMOUNT 
($)

‑0.48

‑1.16

‑0.25

‑0.06

%

‑12.08

‑22.93

‑5.57

‑1.19

%

‑6.23

‑3.22

‑3.80

‑17.63

17.31

SHORT TERM CHANGE 
IN SHAREHOLDER VALUE 
OVER 1 YEAR

(SP INCREASE + DIVIDENDS)

LONG TERM (CUMULATIVE) 
3 YEARS CHANGE IN 
SHAREHOLDER VALUE

Statutory or reported profit.

1 
2  Underlying profit from continuing and discontinued operations.
3  Cash amount (after franking credits).

Link between Remuneration Outcomes and Financial Performance

5.4.2 
The remuneration of Senior Executives is designed to deliver a link between executive reward and Company performance while 
balancing current year performance with longer‑term sustained value creation. The link is achieved through the variable pay 
elements of an executive’s package which represent 50% or more of total remuneration (at Target levels).

In FY 2019 the Board decided that no STI would be awarded even though the Group UNPAT target was achieved, as the results 
was at the bottom of the adjusted forecast range for the financial year. 

All of the LTI award potential is currently linked to the longer‑term performance of the Group with half of the award based on rTSR 
and half on ROIC. No LTI Rights vested in FY 2018 and FY 2019 relating to the FY 2016 and FY 2017 years, as neither the rTSR nor 
ROIC targets for the three‑year measurement periods were met. This reflects the fact that total shareholder returns have not been 
positive during this period.

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Non‑executive Directors (NEDs)
NON‑EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMUNERATION POLICY

6 
6.1 
The NED Remuneration Policy, which applies to NEDs of the Company in their capacity as Directors, can be found at https://www.
healius.com.au/globalassets/corporate/healius‑new‑pdfs‑‑‑corporate‑governance/new‑remuneration‑docs‑may‑2019/2019‑01‑
25‑rem‑‑‑ned‑rem‑policy‑and‑procedure.pdf. It includes details on Board fees, committee fees, superannuation, other benefits, 
and securities (if issued). Key points include:
• 
•  Board fees are externally benchmarked against relevant comparator companies.
•  Board fees, including superannuation, are set around the point at which 50% of relevant comparator companies lie below.
•  NEDs are required by Healius’ Constitution to resign at least every three years and may, if they wish to do so, stand for 

The aggregate annual fee limit for NED remuneration is $1.4 million, as approved by shareholders in 2008.

re‑election. A third of NEDs on the Board (other than casual appointees and alternate Directors) must also retire at each AGM.
•  Healius does not have an equity holding policy applicable to NEDs; the adoption of such a policy remains under consideration 

by the Board.

•  A NED Equity Plan, under which NEDs would be able to salary sacrifice fees for Shares in the Company, is also under 

consideration by the Board. The aim of this Plan would be to assist NEDs in acquiring more Shares in the Company, thereby 
increasing NED alignment with shareholders. 

NON‑EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FEES

6.2 
The following table sets out the fees applicable to NEDs for FY 2019:

FUNCTION

Main Board

Audit Committee

Nomination and Remuneration Committee

Risk Management Committee

ROLE

Chair

Member

Chair

Member

Chair

Member

FEE (INCL SUPER) 
FY 2019/2018
($)

300,000 1
130,000

30,000

15,000

25,000

12,500

1 

The Chair’s remuneration is all‑inclusive and the Chair is not entitled to receive any additional remuneration for chairing, or being a member of, 
any committee of the Board.

OTHER NON‑EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BENEFITS

6.3 
Non‑executive Directors do not participate in Healius’ LTI or STI plans, nor are they eligible to receive any performance‑based 
remuneration such as cash incentives or equity awards.

Healius pays superannuation to NEDs in accordance with Australian superannuation guarantee legislation. Termination benefits 
other than those accrued through superannuation contributions are not provided to NEDs.

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NON‑EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMUNERATION DURING FY 2019

6.4 
The following table outlines the remuneration received by Healius’ NEDs during FY 2019 prepared according to statutory disclosure 
requirements and applicable accounting standards.

NAME

Current Non‑executive Directors

Robert Hubbard 
Chair

Gordon Davis

Sally Evans (from 21 August 2018)

Paul Jones

Errol Katz

Arlene Tansey

Former Non‑executive Directors

Robert Ferguson (until 24 July 2018)

Brian Ball

Total

YEAR

2019
2018

2019
2018

2019

2019
2018

2019
2018

2019
2018

2019
2018

2018

2019
2018

BOARD 
FEES 
($)

COMMITTEE 
FEES 
($)

SUPERANNUATION 
CONTRIBUTIONS 
($)

271,954
115,034

115,192
117,637

100,928

116,336
116,336

115,468
115,468

115,818
116,336

23,289
279,951

50,765

858,985
911,527

–
42,500

40,682
12,500

21,649

27,500
27,500

37,500
37,500

38,958
27,500

–
–

9,167

166,289
156,667

20,068
14,966

14,808
12,363

11,645

13,664
13,664

14,532
14,532

14,704
13,664

1,711
20,049

5,694

91,132
94,932

TOTAL 
($)

292,022
172,500

170,682
142,500

134,222

157,500
157,500

167,500
167,500

169,480
157,500

25,000
300,000

65,626

1,116,406
1,163,126

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6.5 

NON‑EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EQUITY HOLDINGS IN FY 2019

NAME

Robert Hubbard

Gordon Davis

Sally Evans
Robert Ferguson 1
Paul Jones

Errol Katz

Arlene Tansey

INSTRUMENT

NUMBER

NUMBER

NUMBER

OPENING BALANCE

PURCHASED/OTHER

CLOSING BALANCE

Shares

Shares

Shares

Shares

Shares

Shares

Shares

31,000

30,000

–

290,800

34,052

10,000

10,000

20,951

25,759

–

–

6,536

15,000

5,920

51,951

55,759

–

290,800

40,588

25,000

15,920

1  Closing Balance is the balance as at the date of cessation as a Director.

There were no shares granted to or forfeited by NEDs during FY 2019 in connection with their remuneration. No NEDs held rights 
or options over Healius shares in FY 2019.

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Healius’ Remuneration Governance

7 
Healius’ Remuneration Governance Framework and the Charter of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee are available 
on the Company’s remuneration governance portal at: http://www.Healius.com.au/about‑us/corporate‑governance/

In summary the remuneration governance framework is as follows:

Healius Board

Ultimate responsibility for all remuneration‑related matters

Nomination and Remuneration Committee

Arlene Tansey – Chair  |  Sally Evans  |  Robert Hubbard  |  Errol Katz

Appointed and authorised by the Board to assist in fulfilling its statutory and fiduciary duties. 

Senior Executive remuneration, recruitment, retention, performance evaluation, incentives and termination.

The Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board about:
• 
•  Remuneration framework for Non‑executive Directors.
•  Board succession planning and leadership development.
• 
•  Required competencies of Directors.
•  Appointment and re‑election of Directors.

Performance evaluation of the Board, its committees and Directors.

Officers or employees

External Consultants 
inc. remuneration 
consultants

Other stakeholders

• 

• 

• 

To assist it in meeting its responsibilities, the Committee has the authority to seek information and retain legal, 
accounting or other advisers, consultants or experts.
The Committee communicates with Senior Executives about remuneration‑related matters, to ensure that Senior 
Executives are aware of the Board’s performance expectations and the connection between the achievement of the 
Board’s strategy for Healius, shareholder value and financial rewards for management.
The Committee consults widely with stakeholders including shareholders, proxy advisers and other stakeholders on their 
views on remuneration policy and disclosures.

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8.1 

Remuneration details relating to FY 2019
SENIOR EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT TERMS

KEY TERM

SUMMARY OF KEY TERM

Employing company

Idameneo (No 789) Ltd. (This is the service company in the Healius Group and a large number 
of Group employees are employed by this entity.)

Basis of employment

Permanent full time. No fixed or maximum term.

Period of notice

Twelve months, from either party.

Termination without notice

Termination payments

Healius may terminate the Senior Executive’s employment without notice if, in the opinion of Healius, 
the Senior Executive engages in misconduct, fraud, commits a serious or persistent breach of the 
agreement, or other specified circumstances occur.

Capped at 12 months Base Package (Healius is not required to pay or provide, or procure the 
payment or provision, of any payment or benefit to the Senior Executive which would require 
shareholder approval). The treatment of incentives under the STIP and LTIP in the case of termination 
is addressed in separate sections of this Report.

8.2 

SHORT‑TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (STIP) DETAILS

KEY TERM

Period
Eligibility

Plan gate and 
Board discretion

Termination  
of employment

Change of Control 
including takeover

SUMMARY OF KEY TERM

1 July 2018–30 June 2019 inclusive.
Senior Executives comprising the MD & CEO, other KMP who hold executive roles, other direct reports 
to the MD & CEO, and other persons selected by the Board.

The Board retains the discretion to either abandon the plan or modify outcomes to ensure that 
they are appropriate given the circumstances that have prevailed over the measurement period 
(this is intended to ensure alignment between performance and reward outcomes).

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A specified “gate” condition may apply to offers of STI such that no award will be payable in relation 
to any KPI if the gate condition is not met or exceeded.

FY 2019 
No gate was specified by the Board.

FY 2020 invitations 
To be determined.

If an STIP participant ceases to be an employee of the Healius Group, and the termination of their 
employment is in circumstances other than Special Circumstances (defined below), then all unvested 
Rights held by the participant will be forfeited and lapse unless and to the extent otherwise 
determined by the Board.

If an STIP participant’s termination is in Special Circumstances, then Service Rights granted under the 
STIP in the financial year of termination will be forfeited in the same proportion that the remainder 
of the financial year bears to the full financial year, unless otherwise determined by the Board.

Service Rights that do not lapse at the termination of employment will continue to be held by 
participants with a view to testing for vesting at the end of the relevant measurement period.

Special Circumstances means death, total and permanent disablement as determined by 
the Board, retirement with the prior consent of the Board, redundancy, retrenchment or other 
Company‑initiated terminations other than for cause.

In the event of a Change of Control (defined below) the Board may in its discretion decide to:
terminate the STIP for the measurement period and pay pro‑rata awards based on the 
• 
completed proportion of the measurement period and taking into account performance 
up to the date of the Change of Control; or
continue the STIP but make interim non‑refundable pro‑rata awards based on the completed 
proportion of the measurement period and taking into account performance up to the date 
of the Change of Control; or

• 

•  allow the STIP to continue.

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8.3 

LONG‑TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (LTIP) DETAILS

KEY TERM

SUMMARY OF KEY TERM

Measurement period

The measurement period will include three financial years unless otherwise determined by the Board 
(which would only apply in exceptional circumstances).

FY 2017 LTI 
The measurement period is from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2019.

FY 2018 LTI 
The measurement period is from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2020.

FY 2019 LTI 
The measurement period will be from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2021.

Eligibility

Senior Executives comprising the CEO, other KMP who hold executive roles, other direct reports 
to the CEO, and other persons selected by the Board.

Issue of Performance Rights Healius issues a sufficient number of Performance Rights to accommodate the maximum possible 
LTI award being a Stretch target award, regardless of how likely or unlikely such an award may be.

Vesting and exercise 
of Performance Rights

When a Performance Right (or Services Right) vests, it is automatically exercised, that is, for each 
Right that vests, the Company issues one ordinary share to the relevant participant.

Rights do not carry dividend or voting rights.

On vesting or exercise of a Right, the Board may determine in its absolute discretion whether 
to deliver the value of the Right in the form of shares (either through a new issue or on‑market 
acquisition), cash or a combination of shares and cash.

Each Right will be granted for nil monetary consideration and will not have an exercise price.

No shares acquired by participants on vesting or exercise may be disposed of if to do so would 
breach the Company’s share trading policy or insider trading prohibitions. In addition, shares 
allocated on vesting of Right may be subject to specified disposal restrictions (as set out in the 
terms of the relevant award) which prevent the acquired share being disposed of for a specified 
period following acquisition.

If Rights in a tranche have not vested and there is no opportunity for those Rights to vest at a later 
date, they will lapse.

Other than in limited circumstances, Rights may not be disposed of, transferred or otherwise dealt 
with, and lapse immediately on a purported disposal, transfer or dealing.

Retesting

For FY 2018 and 2019 LTI the Board has determined that no retesting of Performance Rights will 
be available.

For FY 2017 LTI retesting of Performance Rights is at the Board’s discretion, however the Board has 
exercised its discretion to determine that no such retesting will be undertaken. 

Given stakeholder feedback on these provisions, the Board continues to consider whether or not 
to retain these retesting provisions as part of the LTI Plan.

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KEY TERM

SUMMARY OF KEY TERM

Vesting scales for rTSR 
portion of LTI

Comparator group for 
rTSR portion of LTI

PERFORMANCE LEVEL

Stretch

HEALIUS’ TSR RELATIVE TO 
COMPARATOR GROUP TSRs

% OF rTSR‑RELATED TARGET 
LTI AWARD VALUE

% OF rTSR‑RELATED 
PERFORMANCE RIGHTS 
WHICH VEST

≥P75

200

100

Between Target and Stretch

>P50 but 7.3% <7.5%

Pro‑rata 100–200

Pro‑rata 50–100

Target

7.3%

100

50

Between Threshold and 
Target

Threshold

Below Threshold

>7.1% <7.3%

Pro‑rata 50–100

Pro‑rata 25–50

7.1%

<7.1%

50

Nil

25

Nil

If an LTIP participant ceases to be an employee of the Healius Group, and the termination of their 
employment is in circumstances other than Special Circumstances (defined below), then all unvested 
Rights held by the participant will be forfeited and lapse unless and to the extent otherwise 
determined by the Board.

If an LTIP participant’s termination is in Special Circumstances, then Performance and Service Rights 
granted under the LTIP in the financial year of termination will be forfeited in the same proportion 
that the remainder of the financial year bears to the full financial year, unless otherwise determined 
by the Board.

Performance Rights and Service Rights that do not lapse at the termination of employment will 
continue to be held by participants with a view to testing for vesting at the end of the relevant 
measurement period.

Special Circumstances means death, total and permanent disablement as determined by 
the Board, retirement with the prior consent of the Board, redundancy, retrenchment or other 
Company‑initiated terminations other than for cause.

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KEY TERM

SUMMARY OF KEY TERM

Change of Control 
including takeover

Unless otherwise determined by the Board, in the event of a Change of Control (defined below), 
the vesting conditions attached to a tranche of Rights at the time of the relevant Change of Control 
offer will cease to apply and:
• 

unvested Performance Rights granted in the final year of the Change of Control will lapse in the 
proportion that the remainder of the financial year bears to the full financial year;

•  all remaining unvested Performance Rights will vest in accordance with the application of the 

following formula (noting that negative results will be taken to be nil):

Unvested  
Performance Rights

X

Share Price at the Change 
of Control – Offer Share Price

Offer Share Price

where:

Share Price at the Change of Control means the volume weighted average share price (VWAP) 
at which the Company’s shares were traded on ASX in the 14 days prior to the date of calculation 
(i.e. the date on which the Change of Control (defined below) occurs).

Offer Share Price means the VWAP at which the Company’s shares traded on ASX in the 14 days 
following announcement of the most recent annual results of the Company, or such other date 
determined by the Board.

• 

 any remaining unvested Performance Rights that do not vest in accordance with the above 
formula will lapse unless otherwise determined by the Board;

•  all unvested Service Rights will vest; and
• 

 any disposal restrictions applied to deferred Rights by the Company and specified as part 
of the LTI Award will be lifted (including the removal of any Company‑initiated CHESS holding 
lock if applicable), unless otherwise determined by the Board.

A Change of Control occurs when the Board advises participants that one or more persons acting 
in concert have acquired, or are likely to imminently acquire “control” of the Company as defined 
in section 50AA of the Corporations Act.

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8.4 

Remuneration‑related policies

KEY TERM

SUMMARY OF KEY TERM

Securities Trading Policy

KMP may only trade during a “trading window” (with some limited exceptions as set out in the policy). The 
following periods in a calendar year are “trading windows”, unless otherwise determined by the Board:
• 

Four weeks commencing one trading day after the day of release of the Appendix 4D (half‑year 
report), typically in mid‑February.
Four weeks commencing one trading day after the day of release of the Appendix 4E (preliminary 
final report), typically in mid‑August.
Four weeks commencing one trading day after the day of Healius’ Annual General Meeting, 
typically in mid‑late November.
The duration of the offer period for an offer of securities made pursuant to a prospectus 
or cleansing statement.

• 

• 

• 

•  Any other period declared by the Board in its discretion to be a trading window.

Equity holding Policy

Healius does not currently have an equity holding policy applicable to KMP; the adoption of such 
a policy remains under consideration by the Board.

Executive Remuneration 
Consultant Policy and 
Payments

•  Healius’ policy requires that ERCs are approved and engaged by the Board before any 

advice is received. This policy enables the Board to state whether or not the advice received 
from ERCs has been independent and why. Interactions between management and the ERC 
must be approved, and are supervised by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee 
when appropriate.

•  During FY 2019, no KMP remuneration recommendations were provided to the Board by an ERC. 
•  Where KMP remuneration recommendations are received from an ERC, the Board can be satisfied 
that those KMP remuneration recommendations are free from undue influence from KMP to whom 
the recommendations related because:
 ‑

the Board is confident that the policy for engaging ERCs is being adhered to and is operating 
as intended;
the Board is closely involved in all dealings with ERCs; and
each KMP remuneration recommendation received is accompanied by a declaration from the 
ERC to the effect that their advice has been provided free from undue influence from the KMP 
to whom the recommendation relates.

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8.5 

TRANSACTIONS WITH KMP

KEY TERM

SUMMARY OF KEY TERM

Transactions with 
current KMP

•  During the years ended 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018 the Healius Group provided medical centre 
management services (Services) to Dr Paul F Jones Pty Ltd, a company controlled by Paul Jones, 
a Non‑executive Director of Healius. The Services were provided to Dr Jones’ general medical practice, 
which is conducted at one of Healius’ medical centres, on ordinary arm’s length terms. The Service 
fees received by the Group for FY 2019 were $131,330 (FY 2018: $96,219). This Service fee revenue was 
accounted for by Healius in the same way as revenue from other healthcare practices. Under the terms 
of the most recent extension of the agreement between Dr Jones’ company and the Group, Dr Jones’ 
company is entitled to receive a lump sum amount in three instalments from the Group. The FY 2019 
instalment was $nil (FY 2018: $40,000). There were no amounts payable or receivable as at 30 June 2019 
(2018: nil) and the provision of the Services continues as at the date of this report.

•  During the years ended 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018, Healius contracted with Slick Azz Auto Detailing 

• 

Pty Ltd (Slick Azz), a company controlled by a child of Wesley Lawrence, for provision of car wash services 
for the QML Pathology courier fleet. The contract is on ordinary arm’s length terms and was awarded 
following a tender process. Mr Lawrence was not a member of the management line that awarded 
the contract. The fees for services rendered by Healius for FY 2019 were $26,847 (FY 2018: $83,800). 
The expenses for these services were accounted for by Healius in the same way as expenses from 
other operational expenditure. As at 30 June 2019, $nil was payable to Slick Azz (30 June 2018: $16,054). 
The services ceased during FY 2019. 
From time to time, KMPs (and their personally‑related entities) enter into transactions with the Healius 
Group, including the use or provision of services under normal customer, supplier or employee 
relationships. These transactions:
 ‑

occur within a normal employee, customer or supplier relationship on terms and conditions no more 
favourable than those which it is reasonable to expect the Group would have adopted if dealing 
at arm’s length with an unrelated person;

 ‑ do not have the potential to adversely affect decisions about the allocation of scarce resources 

made by users of the financial report, or the discharge of accountability by the KMP; and

 ‑ are trivial or domestic in nature.

Loans to current KMP No loans have been made to any of the KMP or their related parties during FY 2019. 

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Signing of Directors’ Report
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors made pursuant to section 298(2) of the Corporations Act 2001. 

On behalf of the Directors.

Robert Hubbard 
Chair

27 August 2019

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Corporate Governance Statement

Healius is committed to ensuring that its policies and practices reflect a high standard of corporate governance. 

The Board has adopted a comprehensive framework of Corporate Governance Guidelines. Throughout FY 2019, Healius’ 
governance arrangements were generally consistent with the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations 
(3rd edition) published by the ASX Corporate Governance Council. 

In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 4.10.3, Healius’ FY 2019 Corporate Governance Statement can be viewed at: 
https://www.healius.com.au/about‑us/corporate‑governance/. 

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors 
of Healius Limited
As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Healius Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2019, I declare 
to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:

a)  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and  

b)  no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

This declaration is in respect of Healius Limited and the entities it controlled during the financial year.

Ernst & Young

Douglas Bain 
Partner

27 August 2019

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Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Healius Limited

REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT

OPINION
We have audited the financial report of Healius Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (collectively the Group), which comprises 
the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2019, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, 
consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes to the 
financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ declaration.

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

a) 

 giving a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2019 and of its consolidated 
financial performance for the year ended on that date; and

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

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

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

KEY AUDIT MATTERS
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the financial report 
of the current year. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming 
our opinion thereon, but we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how 
our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context.

We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our 
report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond 
to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report. The results of our audit procedures, including the 
procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying financial report.

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CARRYING VALUE OF GOODWILL

WHY SIGNIFICANT

HOW OUR AUDIT ADDRESSED THE KEY AUDIT MATTER

As disclosed in Note B2 of the financial report and 
in accordance with the requirements of Australian 
Accounting Standards, the Group performed an annual 
impairment test of all cash generating units (CGUs) 
where goodwill was allocated to determine whether the 
recoverable value of each CGU exceeded its carrying 
amount at 30 June 2019. 

A fair value less cost of disposal model was used 
to calculate the recoverable amount of each cash 
generating unit.

Our audit procedures included the following:

•  We assessed whether the impairment testing methodology used by 
the Group met the requirements of Australian Accounting Standards. 
•  We assessed the basis of preparing cash flow forecasts, considering 
the accuracy of previous forecasts and budgets and current trading 
performance.

•  We assessed the appropriateness of other key assumptions such 
as the discount rates and growth rates with reference to publicly 
available information on comparable companies in the industry and 
markets in which the Group operates. 

This was considered a Key Audit Matter due to the 
extent of audit effort and judgement required to assess 
the reasonableness of the forecast cash flows, growth 
rates, discount rates and terminal growth rates used by 
the Group in undertaking the impairment review.

•  We tested the mathematical accuracy of the cash flow models.
•  We performed sensitivity analyses and evaluated whether a 
reasonably possible change in assumptions could cause the 
carrying amount of the cash generating unit to exceed its 
recoverable amount.

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•  We considered implied EBITDA multiples as a cross‑check of the 

recoverable amount derived from the discounted cashflow models 
against a range from comparable companies and transactions.

•  We involved our valuation specialists in performing these 

procedures.

•  We evaluated the adequacy of the disclosures relating to the 
goodwill carrying values in the financial report, including those 
made with respect to judgements and estimates.

INFORMATION OTHER THAN THE FINANCIAL REPORT AND AUDITOR’S REPORT THEREON
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Company’s 
2019 Annual Report, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon.

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance 
conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report and our related assurance opinion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 

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

•  Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate 
in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control. 
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related 
disclosures made by the directors.

• 

•  Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit 
evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt 
on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw 
attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify 
our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future 
events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern. 
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the 
financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

• 

•  Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the 

Group to express an opinion on the financial report. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the 
Group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.

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

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

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

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REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE REMUNERATION REPORT

Opinion on the Remuneration Report
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 43 to 68 of the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2019.

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Healius Limited for the year ended 30 June 2019, complies with section 300A 
of the Corporations Act 2001.

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

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Partner 
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Directors’ declaration

The Directors of Healius Limited (Healius) declare that:
A. 

in the Directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Healius will be able to pay its debts as and when they 
become due and payable; and

B. 

in the Directors’ opinion, the financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, 
including section 296 (compliance with accounting standards) and section 297 (true and fair view); and

C.  the financial statements and notes thereto are in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards issued 

by the International Accounting Standards Board as provided in the introduction to the Notes to the consolidated financial 
statements; and

D.  there are reasonable grounds to believe that Healius and the controlled entities identified in Note D2 will be able to meet 

any obligations or liabilities to which they are, or may become, subject to by virtue of the Deed of Cross Guarantee between 
Healius and those controlled entities pursuant to ASIC Corporations (Wholly‑owned Companies) Instrument 2016/785; and

E.  the Directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from the Chief Executive 

Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the year ended 30 June 2019. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors made pursuant to section 295(4) of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the Directors

Robert Hubbard 
Chairman

27 August 2019

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Financial statements

Consolidated statement of profit or loss

Consolidated statement of other comprehensive income

Consolidated statement of financial position

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Consolidated statement of cash flows

Notes to the financial statements 

About this Report

A

B

C

D

E

Group performance
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5

Segment information
Revenue
Expenses
Income tax expense
Earnings per share

Operating assets and liabilities
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6

Receivables
Goodwill
Property, plant and equipment
Other intangible assets
Payables
Provisions

Financing and capital structure
Interest-bearing liabilities
C1
Issued capital
C2
Dividends on equity instruments
C3
Financial instruments
C4
Commitments for expenditure
C5 

Group structure
D1
D2
D3

Subsidiaries
Deed of cross guarantee
Parent entity disclosures

Other disclosures
E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
E7
E8
E9
E10

Notes to the statement of cash flows
Businesses acquired
Tax balances
Contingent liabilities
Share-based payments
Related party disclosures
Key management personnel disclosures
Remuneration of auditor
Adoption of new and revised standards
Subsequent events

Shareholder information

Financial calendar

Corporate information

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84

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90
90

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91
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98
98
99
99
100
104

105
105
108
109

110
110
110
112
113
113
1 1 5
1 1 5
116
116
117

118

120

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Consolidated statement of profit or loss
for the year ended 30 June 2019

Revenue 

Other income

Employee benefits expense

Property expenses

Consumables

Repairs and maintenance

IT expenses

Impairment and other related items

Other expenses

Depreciation 

Amortisation of intangibles

Earnings before interest and tax
Finance costs

Profit before tax 
Income tax expense

Profit for the year 
Attributable to:

Equity holders of Healius Limited

Non-controlling interest

Profit for the year

Basic and diluted earnings per share 

1 

Refer to Overview on page 84 for further details of the restated amounts.

NOTE

A2

A3

A3

A3

B3

B4

A3

A4

2019 
$M

1,804.5

RESTATED
2018 
$M 1

1,704.6

5.8

903.2

289.2

206.5

45.0

29.2

–

151.1

56.7

12.0

117.4

34.2

83.2

27.3

55.9

55.9

–

55.9

–

849.7

266.2

200.0

41.4

24.9

49.5

140.4

53.5

14.4

64.6

35.1

29.5

25.4

4.1

4.1

–

4.1

2019 
CENTS PER 
 SHARE

9.2

2018 
CENTS PER  

SHARE

0.8

NOTE

A5

Notes to the financial statements are included on pages 84 to 117.

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Consolidated statement of other comprehensive income
for the year ended 30 June 2019

Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Fair value loss on cash flow hedges

Reclassification adjustments relating to cash flow hedges for amounts recognised in profit or loss

Fair value loss on financial assets

Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations 

Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Net gain on equity instruments designatied at fair value through other comprehensive income

Other comprehensive loss for the year, net of income tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

2019 
$M

55.9

(20.8) 

1.7

–

0.4

5.8

0.2

(12.7)

43.2

2018 
$M

4.1

(4.5)

2.3

(1.5)

0.1

1.1

–

(2.5)

1.6

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Consolidated statement of financial position
as at 30 June 2019

NOTE

B1

E3

B1

B2

B3

B4

E3

B5

E3

B6

C1

B5

B6

C1

C2

30 JUNE
2019 
$M

119.7

169.0

22.7

3.6

31.5

346.5

5.0

2,482.5

327.0

77.9

39.2

0.6

72.1

3,004.3

3,350.8

251.6

1.9

130.9

6.9

0.6

391.9

35.9

55.1

15.2

797.3

903.5

1,295.4

2,055.4

2,671.1

(7.6)

(608.1)

2,055.4

RESTATED
30 JUNE
2018 
$M 1

84.0

146.5

22.2

–

34.3

287.0

3.9

2,348.7

297.5

63.0

51.1

10.5

64.6

2,839.3

3,126.3

218.3

7.9

147.4

0.5

0.8

374.9

14.1

55.8

2.6

860.0

932.5

1,307.4

1,818.9

2,424.2

12.9

(618.2)

1,818.9

Current assets
Cash

Receivables

Consumables

Tax receivable

Contract assets

Total current assets

Non-current assets
Receivables

Goodwill

Property, plant and equipment

Other intangible assets

Contract assets

Other financial assets

Deferred tax asset

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities
Payables

Tax liabilities

Provisions

Other financial liabilities

Interest bearing liabilities

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities
Payables

Provisions

Other financial liabilities

Interest bearing liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity
Issued capital

Reserves

Accumulated losses

Equity attributable to equity holders

1 

Refer to Overview on page 84 for further details of the restated amounts.

Notes to the financial statements are included on pages 84 to 117.

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Consolidated statement of changes in equity
for the year ended 30 June 2019

$M

Balance at  
1 July 2018
Impact of AASB 9 
adoption 1

Balance at  
1 July 2018
(restated)
Profit for the year

Exchange differences 
arising on translation 
of foreign operations

Fair value gain on 
investments

Fair value loss on cash 
flow hedges

Reclassification 
adjustments relating 
to cash flow hedges 
recognised in profit 
or loss

Income tax relating 
to components of 
other comprehensive 
income

Total  
comprehensive 
income
Entitlement offer

Entitlement 
offer – fees and 
transaction costs

Entitlement offer 
– equity tax

Payment of dividends

Share–based 
payment

Transfers

Shares issued via 
Short Term Incentive 
Plan

Shares issued via Sign 
On Arrangement

Balance at 
30 June 2019

ISSUED  
CAPITAL 

2,424.2

–

2,424.2

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

250.5

(6.5)

1.9

–

–

–

0.8

0.2

2,671.1

FINANCIAL 
ASSETS FAIR 
VALUE
RESERVE

CASH FLOW 
HEDGE 
RESERVE

FOREIGN 
CURRENCY 
TRANSLATION 
RESERVE

SHARE-BASED 
PAYMENTS 
RESERVE

OTHER 
RESERVES

ACCUMULATED 
LOSSES

TOTAL

6.4

–

6.4

–

–

0.2

–

–

–

0.2

–

–

–

–

–

(6.6)

–

–

–

(2.1)

(0.9)

–

–

(2.1)

–

–

–

(20.8)

1.7

5.7

(13.4)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(0.9)

–

0.4

–

–

–

–

0.4

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

8.3

–

8.3

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1.9

(2.0)

(0.8)

(0.2) 

1.2

–

1.2

–

(618.2)

1,818.9

(2.2)

(2.2)

(620.4)

1,816.7

55.9

55.9

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

0.4

0.2

(20.8)

1.7

0.1

5.8

56.0

–

–

–

(52.3)

–

8.6

–

–

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43.2

250.5 

(6.5)

1.9

(52.3) 

1.9

–

–

– 

(15.5)

(0.5)

7.2

1.2

(608.1) 

2,055.4

1 

Refer to Overview on page 84 for further details of the restated amounts.

Notes to the financial statements are included on pages 84 to 117.

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Consolidated statement of changes in equity 
(continued)
for the year ended 30 June 2019

$M

Balance at 
1 July 2017
Profit for the year

ISSUED  
CAPITAL 

2,422.8
–

Exchange 
differences 
arising on 
translation 
of foreign 
operations

Fair value loss 
on available-
for-sale financial 
assets

Fair value loss on 
cash flow hedges

Reclassification 
adjustments 
relating to cash 
flow hedges 
recognised in 
profit or loss

Income tax 
relating 
to components 
of other 
comprehensive 
income

Total 
comprehensive 
income
Payment of 
dividends

Share–based 
payment

Transfers

Acquisition of 
non-controlling 
interest

Shares issued 
via Short Term 
Incentive Plan

Shares issued via 
Retention Plan

Balance at 
30 June 2018

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

0.4

1.0

FINANCIAL 
ASSETS FAIR 
VALUE
RESERVE

CASH 
FLOW 
HEDGE 
RESERVE

FOREIGN 
CURRENCY 
TRANSLATION 
RESERVE

SHARE-
BASED 
PAYMENTS 
RESERVE

OTHER 
RESERVES

ACCU-
MULATED 
LOSSES

ATTRIBUT-

ABLE TO  
OWNERS 
OF THE  
PARENT

NON- 
CONTROLLING 
INTEREST

TOTAL

7.5
–

(0.6)
–

(1.0)
–

4.6
–

–

(1.5)

–

–

–

(4.5)

0.1

–

–

–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–

(565.7)
4.1

1,867.6
4.1

1.5
–

1,869.1
4.1

–

–

–

0.1

(1.5)

(4.5)

–

–

–

0.1

(1.5)

(4.5)

–

2.3

–

–

–

–

2.3

–

2.3

0.4

0.7

–

(1.1)

(1.5)

0.1

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

5.4

(0.3)

–

–

–

–

–

–

1.2

(0.4)

(1.0)

–

–

–

1.1

4.1

1.6

(56.9)

(56.9)

–

0.3

–

–

–

5.4

–

1.2

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1.1

1.6

(56.9)

5.4

–

(1.5)

(0.3)

–

–

–

–

–

1,818.9

2,424.2

6.4

(2.1)

(0.9)

8.3

1.2

(618.2)

1,818.9

Notes to the financial statements are included on pages 84 to 117.

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Consolidated statement of cash flows
for the year ended 30 June 2019

Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees

Gross cash flows from operating activities

Interest paid

Net income tax paid

Interest received

Net cash provided by operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities
Payment for property plant and equipment

Payment for Day Hospital practices and subsidiaries

Payment for Medical Centres healthcare professionals

Payment for Medical Centres practices and subsidiaries

Payment for Imaging healthcare professionals

Payment for Imaging practices and subsidiaries

Payment for Pathology healthcare practices and subsidiaries

Payment for other intangibles

Proceeds from sale of investments

Proceeds from the sale of property plant and equipment

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuing shares, net of transaction costs

Proceeds from borrowings

Repayment of borrowings and finance leases

Dividends paid

Other finance costs

Net cash provided by/(used) in financing activities 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held
Cash at the beginning of the year

Effect of exchange rate movements on cash held in foreign currencies

Cash at the end of the year

NOTE

2019 
$M

2018 
$M

1,879.1

(1,684.1)

1,792.2

(1,535.1)

E1

E2

E2

E2

195.0

(30.7)

(37.9)

1.2

127.6

(79.6)

(68.3)

(28.9)

(29.4)

(0.9) 

(0.5)

–

(20.4)

9.9

0.6

256.1

(32.5)

(22.4)

1.0

202.2

(57.0)

–

(26.8)

(13.3)

(2.8)

(16.6)

(0.6)

(16.3)

–

1.2

(217.5)

(132.2)

244.0

130.0

(196.0)

(52.3)

–

125.7

35.8

84.0

(0.1)

119.7

–

–

(20.6)

(56.9)

(4.0)

(81.5)

(11.5)

95.5

–

84.0

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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 30 June 2019

About this Report
OVERVIEW
Healius Limited (Healius), formerly known as Primary Health Care Limited, is a for-profit entity domiciled in Australia. These financial 
statements represent the consolidated financial statements of Healius for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 and comprise 
Healius and its subsidiaries (together referred to as “the consolidated entity” or “the Group”). 

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, 
Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board. 

The financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting 
Standards Board.

BASIS OF PREPARATION
The financial report has been prepared on the basis of historical cost, except for the revaluation of certain financial instruments. 
Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. All amounts are presented in Australian dollars. 
The financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis. Where applicable, prior year comparatives have been restated 
in line with current year presentation.

NEW AND AMENDED STANDARDS ADOPTED
New and amended accounting standards relevant to the Group that are effective for the period are as follows:

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
AASB 15 establishes a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue from contracts with customers 
and replaces previous revenue recognition guidelines.

The Group has adopted AASB 15 from 1 July 2018. Other than the treatment of up-front payments to healthcare professionals 
discussed below the adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the financial statements.

Previously payments made by the Group to healthcare professionals on entering into contractual relationships were accounted 
for as intangible assets and amortised over the life of the relevant contract. Under AASB 15 consideration payable to a customer 
is accounted for as a reduction of the transaction price unless the payment is made in exchange for a distinct good or service 
that the customer transfers to the entity. As no distinct good or service is received by the Group from the healthcare professional 
in exchange for the payment made the adoption of AASB 15 has resulted in a classification adjustment on transition in regards 
to these payments.

Payments made by the Group to healthcare professionals are now recognised as a Contract Asset and are recognised as 
a reduction to the revenue recognised over the term of the relevant contract. The Group has elected to apply AASB 15 on a full 
retrospective basis and accordingly has restated the consolidated statement of profit or loss for the year ended 30 June 2018 and 
the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2018. As this change in accounting policy impacts the classification 
of certain items but not the timing of recognition in the income statement there is no adjustment to opening retained earnings for 
the Group on adoption of AASB 15.

Impact on the Income Statement for the year ended 30 June 2018

Revenue

Amortisation

Earnings before interest and tax

Profit for the year

Impact on the Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2018

Contract assets – current

Total current assets
Other intangible assets

Contract assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

RESTATED 
30 JUNE 2018
$M

1,704.6

14.4

64.6

4.1

RESTATEMENT 
INCREASE/ 
(DECREASE)
$M

(47.3)

47.3

–

–

AS REPORTED 
30 JUNE 2018
$M
(RESTATED)

1,751.9

61.7

64.6

4.1

RESTATED 
30 JUNE 2018
$M

RESTATEMENT 
INCREASE/ 
(DECREASE)
$M

AS REPORTED 
30 JUNE 2018
$M

34.3

287.0

63.0

51.1

2,839.3

3,126.3

34.3

34.3

(85.4)

51.1

(34.3)

–

–

252.7

148.4

–

2,873.6

3,126.3

Details of the Group’s accounting policies on revenue are disclosed in Note A2. As AASB 15 has been applied on a full retrospective 
basis, these accounting policies apply to both the current and comparative periods presented in this report.

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for the year ended 30 June 2019

AASB 9 Financial Instruments
AASB 9 introduces new guidance for the classification and measurement of financial assets and liabilities, impairment of financial 
assets and hedge accounting.

The Group has adopted AASB 9 from 1 July 2018. In adopting this standard the following adjustments have been recognised: 
• 

The measurement of the allowance for doubtful debts in relation to trade receivables has moved from an incurred credit loss 
approach to an expected credit loss approach under AASB 9. On adoption of the new standard the allowance for doubtful 
debts has increased by $1.7 million, deferred tax assets have increased by $0.5 million and the net adjustment of $1.2 million 
has been recognised as an increase in accumulated losses as at 1 July 2018. Comparative balances have not been restated.
The refinancing of the second tranche of the Syndicated Facility Agreement in December 2017 did not represent a significant 
modification and accordingly no amount of gain or loss was recognised in the income statement at the time. On adoption 
of AASB 9 the carrying amount of the facility is required to be remeasured and any adjustment recognised to accumulated 
losses. As at 1 July 2018 non-current interest bearing liabilities have increased by $1.5 million, deferred tax assets have increased 
by $0.5 million and accumulated losses have increased by $1.0 million. This amount will be recognised as a reduction to finance 
costs over the remaining term of the facility. Comparative balances have not been restated.
The Group’s investment in equity instruments that were previously classified as available-for-sale financial assets and were 
measured at fair value at each reporting date have been designated as at fair value through other comprehensive income. 
The change in fair value on these equity instruments continues to be accumulated in reserves and will now not subsequently 
be reclassified to profit or loss on derecognition. No adjustment was required to be recognised on adoption of AASB 9 for 
these equity instruments.

• 

• 

Other new and amended accounting standards
A number of accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not effective for the Group in the current 
financial year. The Group has elected not to early adopt these new standards or amendments in the financial report the most 
significant of which is AASB 16 Leases. 

Details of the expected financial impact of applying AASB 16 are disclosed in Note E9.

NET CURRENT LIABILITY POSITION
The Group has a net current asset deficiency of $45.4 million (30 June 2018: $87.9 million). The Group generates significant operating 
cash flows and as per note C4, had access to $325 million of unused financing facilities at the end of the reporting period. 

ROUNDING OF AMOUNTS
Healius is a company of the kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Report) Instrument 2016/191, 
dated 24 March 2016, and in accordance with that Corporations Instrument amounts in the financial report are rounded off to the 
nearest hundred thousand dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. Accounting policies are 
selected and applied in a manner which ensures that the resulting financial information satisfies the concepts of relevance and 
reliability, thereby ensuring that the substance of the underlying transactions or other events is reported. Significant accounting 
policies are included within the relevant notes to the financial statements. 

Preparation of the financial report requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported 
amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the accompanying disclosures. Uncertainty about these assumptions 
and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected 
in future period. Information on key accounting estimates and judgements can be found in the following notes:

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ACCOUNTING ESTIMATE AND JUDGEMENT

Recoverability of goodwill

Recognition and recoverability of other intangible assets

Measurement of deferred consideration

Provisions

NOTE

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B4

B5

B6

92

95

96

96

BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION – SUBSIDIARIES
Subsidiaries are those entities controlled by Healius. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated 
financial report from the date that control is obtained until the date that control ceases. All inter-entity transactions, balances 
and any unrealised gains and losses arising from inter-entity transactions have been eliminated on consolidation. Non-controlling 
interests in the results and equity of subsidiaries are shown separately in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and 
consolidated statement of financial position respectively. 

A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction.

Investments in subsidiaries are carried at their cost of acquisition in the parent company’s financial statements.

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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 30 June 2019

A.  Group performance
This section contains details of the way the business measures performance for the purpose of internal reporting along with 
details of the key elements of the consolidated statement of profit or loss, earnings per share and accounting policies and 
key assumptions relevant to the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

A1.  Segment information 
Operating segments are identified based on the way that the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors (also known as the 
chief operating decision makers) regularly review the financial performance of the business to assess performance and determine 
the allocation of resources. For internal management reporting purposes, the Group is organised into the following three divisions 
or operating segments:

OPERATING SEGMENT

Pathology

Medical Centres

Imaging

ACTIVITY

This division provides pathology services. 

This division provides a range of services and facilities to general practitioners, 
specialists, dentists, IVF specialists and other healthcare professionals operating in the 
bulk billing and private billing sectors. This division is also an operator of day hospital 
and haematology/oncology clinics.

This division provides imaging and scanning services from standalone imaging sites, 
hospitals and from within the consolidated entity’s medical centres.

The other category comprises corporate functions.

The Group operates predominantly in Australia. 

Intersegment
The Medical Centres division charges the Group’s Imaging and Pathology divisions a fee for use of its facilities and services. 
These charges are eliminated on consolidation.

Presentation of segment revenue and results
Segment revenues and segment results are presented on an underlying basis.

Underlying results for the year ended 30 June 2019 exclude the impact of non-underlying items relating to:
•  Restructuring and strategic initiatives and other non-recurring items.

Underlying results for the comparative period exclude the impact of non-underlying items relating to:
• 
•  Restructuring and strategic initiatives and other non-recurring items.

Impairment of assets and other related items; and

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A1.  Segment information  (continued)

UNDERLYING

2019
Segment Revenue
Intersegment sales

Total Revenue 
EBITDA 2
Depreciation

Amortisation of intangibles
EBIT 3
Finance costs
Profit before tax 
Income tax expense 4

Profit for the year 

2018 1
RESTATED

Segment Revenue 
Intersegment sales

Total Revenue 
EBITDA 2
Depreciation 

Amortisation of intangibles 
EBIT 3
Finance costs

Profit before tax
Income tax expense 4

Profit for the year

PATHOLOGY
$M

1,128.3

MEDICAL 
CENTRES  
$M 

327.4

IMAGING
$M

391.3

136.2

19.8

5.3

111.1

61.4

20.4

3.4

37.6

54.1

13.4

2.0

38.7

PATHOLOGY
$M

1,090.6

MEDICAL 
CENTRES 
$M

289.7

IMAGING
$M

362.6

138.7

19.0

5.6

114.1

53.7

18.0

4.1

31.6

51.2

14.0

3.4

33.8

Refer to Overview on page 84 for further details of the restated amounts.
1 
EBITDA is a non-statutory profit representing earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation.
2 
3 
EBIT is a non-statutory profit representing earnings before interest and tax.
4  Underlying income tax is calculated as 30% of underlying profit before tax.

Reconciliation of underlying segment result to profit before tax:

Total segment result from continuing operations before tax

Impairment and related provisions (refer Note A3)

Restructuring and strategic initiatives and other non-recurring items

Total profit before tax

OTHER
$M

0.3

(15.7)

3.1

1.3

(20.1)

OTHER
$M

–

(15.6)

2.5

1.3

(19.4)

TOTAL 
$M

1,847.3

(42.8)

1,804.5

236.0

56.7

12.0

167.3

34.2

133.1

39.9

93.2

TOTAL 
$M

1,744.9

(38.3)

1,704.6

228.0

53.5

14.4

160.1

35.1

125.0

37.5

87.5

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SEGMENT RESULT

2019 
$M

133.1

–

(49.9)

83.2

2018 
$M

125.0

(49.5)

(46.0)

29.5

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A1.  Segment information  (continued)

Strategic initiatives include laboratory platforms ($10.3 million), Leapfrog ($13.1 million), Imaging IT ($3.1 million) and Corporate 
renewals ($9.2 million ). These initiatives are transformational in nature and unlikely to be undertaken again at such a collective 
magnitude. Other non underlying items are:
•  Business set-up costs including Montserrat and adjustments to Health & Co deferred consideration ($5.1 million)
•  Restructuring and redundancies ($3.1 million)
•  Other includes rebranding and corporate defence ($6.0 million)

2019 
$M

Strategic projects

Project management, design & planning

Project implementation & training 2

LABORATORY 
PLATFORMS

LEAPFROG 1

iCAR

CORPORATE

9.3

1.0

10.3

3.6

9.5

13.1

2.2

0.9

3.1

3.0

6.2

9.2

1 

Included in Leapfrog are project management costs, additional recruitment and M&A costs to support the Leapfrog ramp-up, and additional 
costs to support implementation and training. 

2  All implementation costs are capitalised where they directly relate to PPE or an intangible asset otherwise implementation costs are expensed 

as non-underlying items.

A2.  Revenue

Trading revenue

Contract Assets

Current contract assets

Non-current contract assets

2019 
$M

1,804.5

RESTATED  
2018 
$M

1,704.6

2019 
$M

31.5

39.2

70.7

RESTATED
2018 
$M

34.3

51.1

85.4

The change in the contract asset balance during the current period is due to upfront payments 

Accounting Policies – Revenue
Revenue is measured based on the consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled in a contract with a customer. 
The Group recognises revenue when it transfers control of a good or service to a customer.

The Group recognises revenue from the following major sources:
Provision of facilities and services to healthcare professionals;
• 
Provision of pathology services; and
• 
Provision of imaging and scanning services.
• 

(a)  Provision of facilities and services to healthcare professionals

Revenue from the provision of facilities and services to healthcare professionals (HCPs) is recognised as the performance 
obligation is satisfied over time. Revenue is recognised based on the services provided as at the reporting date.

An up-front payment may be made to a HCP when a facilities and services agreements is entered into. The payment is not 
made in exchange for a distinct good or service and accordingly the up-front payment is initially recognised as a contract 
asset. The contract asset is recognised as a reduction to the revenue recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the 
relevant contract.

(b)  Provision of pathology services and provision of imaging services

Revenue from the provision of pathology services and the provision of imaging services is recognised at the point in time when 
the relevant test has been completed.

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A3.  Expenses 
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS EXPENSE

Employee benefits

Defined contribution superannuation 

Share-based payments (refer to note E5)

2019 
$M

840.8

60.5

1.9

903.2

RESTATED 
2018 
$M

787.6

56.7

5.4

849.7

Healius and its related entities meet their obligations under the Superannuation Guarantee Charge Act 1992 by making 
superannuation contributions, at the statutory rate, to complying defined contribution superannuation funds on behalf 
of their employees. Contributions to defined contribution funds are recognised as an expense as they become payable.

PROPERTY EXPENSES

Operating leases

Other property expenses

2019 
$M

234.4

54.8

289.2

2018 
$M

219.0

47.2

266.2

Operating lease payments, including fixed rate increases to lease payments, are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis 
over the lease term. 

The benefits of operating lease incentives are recognised as a reduction of rental expense on a straight-line basis over the lease 
term. An asset or liability is recognised for the difference between the amount paid and the lease expense recognised in earnings 
on a straight-line basis.

Contingent rentals arising under operating leases, for example CPI-linked increases to lease payments, are recognised as an expense 
in the period in which they are incurred.

IMPAIRMENT AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS

Other asset impairments, provisions and related items 

2019 
$M

–

2018 
$M

49.5

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No asset impairment has been recognised in the current year. In FY 2018, impairments and provisions of $49.5 million relate to onerous 
lease provisions of $33.6 million, impairment of assets of $5.8 million at three medical centres and $10.1 million of other items.

FINANCE COSTS

Interest expense

Unwinding of discount on provisions

Amortisation of borrowing costs

2019 
$M

29.6

3.1

1.5

34.2

2018 
$M

30.8

0.7

3.6

35.1

Interest expense comprises the interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities and gains/losses arising on interest rate swaps 
accounted for as cash flow hedges and reclassified from equity. 

Unwinding of interest component of discounted non-current provisions is classified as finance cost. 

Other borrowing costs associated with arranging interest bearing liabilities are initially recognised in the consolidated statement 
of financial position (refer Note C1) and are subsequently amortised through the consolidated statement of profit or loss 
on a straight-line basis over the term of the interest bearing liability they relate to.

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A4. 

Income tax expense

The prima facie income tax expense on pre-tax accounting profit reconciles to the income 
tax expense in the financial statements as follows:

Profit before tax

Income tax calculated at 30% (2018: 30%)

Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible in calculating taxable income:

Amortisation of pre FY 2015 contractual relationship intangibles

Hospital contract intangible assets

Other items

(Over)/under provision in prior years

Income tax expense

Comprising:

Current tax

Deferred tax

(Over)/under provision in prior years

2019 
$M

83.2

25.0

4.9

–

(2.1)

2.8

(0.5)

27.3

26.7

1.1

(0.5)

27.3

2018 
$M

29.5

8.8

8.4

2.0

5.2

15.6

1.0

25.4

39.3

(14.3)

0.4

25.4

Current and deferred tax is recognised as an expense or income in the consolidated statement of profit or loss, except when 
it relates to items credited or debited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also recognised directly in equity, 
or where it arises from the initial accounting for a business combination, in which case it is taken into account in the determination 
of goodwill.

ATO OBJECTION DECISIONS – YEARS 2003–2007
The Commissioner of Taxation disallowed Healius’ objections for the years ended 30 June 2003 to 2007 (Objections) in relation 
to medical practice acquisitions after Healius’ received favourable decisions in both the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and 
Full Federal Court of Australia to treat the Objections as if they had been lodged within the required time period. Healius has 
filed an appeal to the Federal Court of Australia and the matter has been listed for hearing in October 2019. No amounts have 
been recognised in relation to this matter in either the current or comparative periods.

A5.  Earnings per share
BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS

The earnings used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share are the same and can 
be reconciled to the consolidated statement of profit or loss as follows:

Profit attributable to equity holders of Healius Limited 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES

The weighted average number of shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share

Effects of dilution from Service Rights

2019
$M

55.9

2019
000’S

2018
$M

4.1

2018
000’S

606,907

521,631

495

342

The weighted average number of shares used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share

607,402

521,973

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic and diluted earnings per share 

2019
CENTS

9.2

2018
CENTS

0.8

Any share options on issue are potential ordinary shares which are anti-dilutive and are therefore excluded from the weighted 
average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of diluted earnings per share.

Any Performance Rights on issue are contingently issuable shares for which the conditions have not been met as at 30 June 2019 
and are therefore excluded from the weighted average number of shares for the purposes of diluted earnings per share.

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B.  Operating assets and liabilities
This section provides information on the assets used by the Group to generate operating profits and the liabilities incurred.

B1.  Receivables

Measured at amortised cost

Current
Trade receivables 

Allowance for expected credit losses 

Prepayments

Accrued revenue

Other receivables 

Non-current
Other receivables and prepayments

Ageing of trade receivables
Current

30–60 days

60–90 days

90 days +

Movement in allowance for expected credit losses
Balance at beginning of year

Impact of AASB 9

Provision for the year

Amounts written off during the year as uncollectable

2019 
$M

2018 
$M

140.6

(17.0)

123.6

17.8

20.1

7.5

169.0

5.0

5.0

82.5

22.9

6.5

28.7

140.6

13.5

1.7

5.5

(3.7)

17.0

119.0

(13.5)

105.5

14.9

20.4

5.7

146.5

3.9

3.9

62.9

14.4

10.9

30.8

119.0

13.6

–

3.7

(3.8)

13.5

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Trade and other receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently are carried at amortised cost, using the 
effective interest rate method, less an allowance for expected credit losses (allowance for doubtful debts).

No interest is charged on trade receivables. The Group’s policy requires customers to pay the Group in accordance with agreed 
payment terms. All credit and recovery risk associated with trade receivables has been provided for in the consolidated statement 
of financial position. Trade receivables have been aged according to their original due date in the above ageing analysis. 

The Group applies a simplified approach in calculating expected credit losses using a provision matrix based on its historical credit 
loss experience and adjusting for any known forward looking specific to the debtors and the economic environment. 

Further discussion of the credit risk associated with trade receivables is included in Note C4.

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for the year ended 30 June 2019

B2.  Goodwill

Carrying value
Opening balance

Acquisition of subsidiaries

Acquisition of businesses

Closing balance

Impairment tests 
Goodwill is allocated to the Group’s cash-generating units (CGUs) as follows:

Medical Centres 

Health & Co

Pathology

Imaging

Montserrat

2019 
$M

2018 
$M

2,348.7

100.8

33.0

2,482.5

401.1

46.5

1,581.7

356.5

96.7

2,482.5

2,315.5

–

33.2

2,348.7

385.4

25.1

1,581.7

356.5

–

2,348.7

Goodwill acquired in a business combination is initially measured at cost, being the excess of the cost of the business combination 
over the Group’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised at the date 
of the acquisition. Goodwill is subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to each of the CGUs, or group of CGUs, expected to benefit from the 
synergies of the business combination.

On disposal of an operation within a CGU, the attributable amount of goodwill is included in the determination of the profit or loss 
on disposal of the operation.

Refer to note E2 for details on Montserrat acquisition. 

IMPAIRMENT OF GOODWILL AND OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS 
The carrying amount of goodwill is tested for impairment annually at 30 June and whenever there is an indicator that the asset 
may be impaired. Where an asset is deemed to be impaired, it is written down to its recoverable amount.

Goodwill has been allocated to Montserrat on a provisional basis as the acquisition accounting has been performed on a provisional 
basis (refer to Note E2).

In its impairment assessment, the Group determines the recoverable amount based on a fair value less costs of disposal 
calculation, under a five year discounted cash flow model cross checked to available market data (level 3 fair value measurement 
in the fair value hierarchy – refer note C4 for further details on the hierarchy). The five year discounted cash flow uses:
• 
• 

year one cash flows derived from the FY 2020 Board approved budget; and
for FY 2021 – FY 2024 growth rates have been determined with reference to historical company experience, industry data and 
a long term growth rate consistent with historic industry trend levels.

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B2.  Goodwill  (continued)

The key assumptions in the Group’s discounted cash flow model as at 30 June 2019 are as follows:

ASSUMPTION

HOW DETERMINED

Forecast revenue

Cumulative average revenue growth rates for FY 2020–FY 2024 are as follows:
•  Medical Centres: 8.7% (30 June 2018: 6.6%)
Pathology: 5.2% (30 June 2018: 6.2%)
• 
• 
Imaging: 7.3% (30 June 2018: 7.4%)
•  Health & Co: 5.5% (30 June 2018: 4.7%)
•  Montserrat: 14.6% (30 June 2018: N/A)

Forecast revenue in the current year and prior year has been determined with reference to historical 
company experience, industry data and scheduled centre openings.

Terminal value growth rates

The terminal value growth rates assumed are:
•  Medical Centres: 2.5% (30 June 2018: 2.5%)
Pathology: 3.0% (30 June 2018: 3.0%)
• 
• 
Imaging: 3.0% (30 June 2018: 3.0%)
•  Health & Co: 3.0% (30 June 2018: 3.0%)
•  Montserrat: 3.0% (30 June 2018: N/A)

Discount rates

The terminal value growth rates have been determined with reference to historical company 
experience for the CGU and expectations of long-term operating conditions. The growth rates 
do not exceed long term industry growth rates for the business in which the industry operates.

Post-tax discount rates for each CGU reflect the Group’s estimate of the time value of money 
and risks specific to each CGU.

In determining the appropriate discount rate for each CGU, consideration has been given to the 
estimated weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for the Group adjusted for business risks 
specific to that CGU. The post-tax discount rate for each CGU is:
•  Medical Centres: 8.5% (30 June 2018: 8.5%)
Pathology: 8.5% (30 June 2018: 8.5%) 
• 
• 
Imaging: 8.5% (30 June 2018: 8.5%) 
•  Health & Co: 8.5% (30 June 2018: 8.5%)
•  Montserrat: 10.0% (30 June 2018: N/A)

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SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS
The Group has conducted sensitivity analysis on the key assumptions above to assess the effect on the recoverable amount 
of changes in the key assumptions.

The following table sets out the change in revenue growth rates, terminal value growth and discount rates that would be required in 
order for the carrying value of the Medical Centres, Pathology and Imaging CGUs to equal the recoverable amount.

CGU

Medical Centres

Pathology

Imaging

Health & Co

Montserrat

INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN ASSUMPTIONS REQUIRED FOR 
RECOVERABLE AMOUNT TO EQUAL CARRYING AMOUNT

REVENUE 
GROWTH PER 
ANNUM

TERMINAL 
GROWTH PER 
ANNUM

DISCOUNT 
RATE

(0.9%)

(0.3%)

(1.6%)

(0.3%)

(0.4%)

(1.7%)

(0.8%)

(6.1%)

(0.5%)

(0.5%)

1.3%

0.7%

4.3%

0.5%

0.4%

ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS: IMPAIRMENT OF GOODWILL
Determining whether goodwill is impaired requires an estimation of the fair value of the CGUs or Group of CGUs to which goodwill 
has been allocated. The valuation model used to estimate the fair value of each CGU or Group of CGUs requires the Directors 
to estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from the CGU or Group of CGUs and a suitable discount rate in order 
to calculate net present value. The key assumptions used to estimate fair value of the Group’s CGUs are disclosed above.

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B3.  Property, plant and equipment 

2019
$M

Net book value
Opening balance

Additions

Business acquisitions

Capitalisation of assets under construction 

Disposals

Depreciation expense

Closing balance

Cost 

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Closing balance

2018
$M

Net book value
Opening balance

Additions

Capitalisation of assets under construction

Disposals

Impairment

Depreciation expense

Closing balance

Cost

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Closing balance

PLANT AND 
EQUIPMENT

LEASEHOLD 
IMPROVEMENTS

ASSETS UNDER 
CONSTRUCTION

101.6

25.3

5.9

10.6

(0.2)

(27.2)

116.0

335.8

(219.8)

116.0

169.0

0.8

2.7

41.7

(0.3)

(29.5)

184.4

397.0

(212.6)

184.4

26.9

54.1

0.2

(52.3)

(2.3)

–

26.6

26.6

–

26.6

PLANT AND 
EQUIPMENT

LEASEHOLD 
IMPROVEMENTS

ASSETS UNDER 
CONSTRUCTION

96.2

34.5

2.8

(1.0)

(3.3)

(27.6)

101.6

403.0

(301.4)

101.6

172.3

6.6

17.4

(0.7)

(0.7) 

(25.9)

169.0

365.6

(196.6)

169.0

30.5

16.6

(20.2)

–

–

–

26.9

26.9

–

26.9

TOTAL

297.5

80.2

8.8

–

(2.8)

(56.7)

327.0

759.4

(432.4)

327.0

TOTAL

299.0

57.7

–

(1.7)

(4.0)

(53.5)

297.5

795.5

(498.0)

297.5

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses. Cost includes 
expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the item. 

Depreciation commences once an asset is available for use and is calculated on a straight-line basis so as to write off the net 
cost of each asset to its estimated residual value over its expected useful life. The estimated useful lives, residual values and 
depreciation methods are reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period. Where as a result of this review there is a change 
in the estimated remaining useful life of an asset, it is accounted for on a prospective basis with depreciation in future periods 
based on the written down value of the asset as at the date the change in useful life is determined.

The following estimated useful lives are used in the calculation of depreciation:

CLASS OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Leasehold improvements

Plant and equipment

USEFUL LIFE

1–20 years

3–20 years

Property, plant and equipment is reviewed at each reporting period to determine whether there is any indication that the assets may 
have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine 
the extent of the impairment loss (if any). The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value in use. 
An impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss for the amount by which an asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount.

Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable amount 
of the cash generating unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs. Further disclosure relating to the assessment of the recoverable 
amount of the Group’s CGUs is provided in Note B2.

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B4.  Other intangible assets 

2019
$M

Net book value
Opening balance

Additions

Capitalisation of intangible assets under construction 

Amortisation expense 

Closing balance

Cost

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Closing balance

2018
$M

Net book value
Opening balance

Additions

Business acquisition

Capitalisation of intangible assets under construction 

Disposals

Amortisation expense 

Closing balance

Cost

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Closing balance

IT SOFTWARE

LICENCES

OTHER

INTANGIBLES 
UNDER 
CONSTRUCTION

33.0

1.4

19.0

(8.5)

44.9

115.5

(70.6)

44.9

11.4

–

–

(0.8)

10.6

40.3

(29.7)

10.6

2.9

3.2

(0.2)

(2.7)

3.2

6.3

(3.1)

3.2

15.7

22.3

(18.8)

–

19.2

19.2

–

19.2

IT SOFTWARE

LICENCES

OTHER

INTANGIBLES 
UNDER 
CONSTRUCTION

35.9

1.5

–

6.4

–

(10.8)

33.0

126.6

(93.6)

33.0

7.4

–

4.7

–

–

(0.7)

11.4

40.2

(28.8)

11.4

3.3

2.9

–

–

(0.4)

(2.9)

2.9

5.5

(2.6)

2.9

7.9

14.2

–

(6.4)

–

–

15.7

15.7

–

15.7

TOTAL

63.0

26.9

–

(12.0)

77.9

181.3

(103.4)

77.9

TOTAL

54.5

18.6

4.7

–

(0.4)

(14.4)

63.0

188.0

(125.0)

63.0

Intangible assets acquired separately or developed internally are recognised initially at cost. Intangible assets acquired 
in a business combination are initially recognised at their fair value at the acquisition date (which is regarded as their cost). 
Subsequent to initial recognition intangible assets are recognised at cost less amortisation and impairment (if any).

An internally-generated intangible asset arising from development is only recognised once the feasibility, intention and ability 
to complete the intangible asset can be demonstrated. Any expenditure on research activities is recognised as an expense 
when incurred.

All intangible assets have a finite life and are amortised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life. The estimated useful 
lives and amortisation methods are reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period. Where as a result of this review there 
is a change in the estimated remaining useful life of an asset, it is accounted for on a prospective basis with amortisation in future 
periods based on the net written down value of the asset as at the date the change in useful life is determined. The following 
estimated useful lives have been used for each class of asset:

CLASS OF OTHER INTANGIBLES

Licences

IT software

USEFUL LIFE

3–8 years

3–10 years

Intangible assets are reviewed at each reporting period to determine whether there is any indication that the assets may have 
suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine 
the extent of the impairment loss (if any). The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs of disposal and value 
in use. An impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss for the amount by which an asset’s carrying amount exceeds its 
recoverable amount.

Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable amount 
of the cash generating unit (CGU) to which the asset belongs. Further disclosure relating to the assessment of the recoverable 
amount of the Group’s CGUs is provided in Note B2.

ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS – OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Judgement must be exercised when determining whether it is appropriate to capitalise costs related to internally developed 
intangible assets, in particular costs related to the development of IT software. Judgement is also required when estimating 
the expected useful life of other intangible assets and the period over which these assets are amortised. 

Details of estimation uncertainty relating to the assessment as to whether other intangible assets are impaired are set out 
in Note B2. 

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for the year ended 30 June 2019

B5.  Payables

Current
Trade payables and accruals

Deferred consideration

Non-current
Trade payables and accruals

Deferred consideration

2019 
$M

222.9

28.7

251.6

6.6

29.3

35.9

RESTATED
2018 
$M

209.2

9.1

218.3

3.2

10.9

14.1

Trade payables and other accounts payable are recognised when the Group becomes obliged to make future payments resulting 
from the purchase of goods and services.

Deferred consideration relates to businesses acquired and is initially measured at fair value as at the acquisition date. Subsequent 
to initial recognition, deferred consideration continues to be measured at fair value with any changes in fair value recognised in the 
profit or loss. 

Where applicable, prior year comparatives have been restated in line with current year presentation.

ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS – DEFERRED CONSIDERATION
The measurement of deferred consideration requires management to estimate the amount likely to be paid in the future. This 
requires the exercise of judgement, in particular where the amounts is payable is dependent to the future financial performance of 
the business that has been acquired. 

B6.  Provisions

Current
Provision for employee benefits

Self-insurance provision

Onerous contract provision

Make good provision

Other provisions

Non-current
Provision for employee benefits 

Self-insurance provision

Onerous contract provision

Make good provision

 2019
Opening balance

Arising during the year

Reclassification to payable

Utilised

Reversed

Unwinding of discount

Closing balance

2019 
$M

RESTATED
2018 
$M

105.3

100.2

3.3

9.6

0.3

12.4

130.9

10.3

3.2

34.8

6.8

55.1

OTHER 
$M

34.6

6.2

(1.5)

(19.2) 

(7.8)

–

12.3

3.2

8.0

1.4

34.6

147.4

9.5

3.0

38.0

5.3

55.8

TOTAL 
$M

93.5

16.6

(1.5)

(32.4)

(7.9)

2.1

70.4

SELF-
INSURANCE 
$M

ONEROUS 
CONTRACT
$M

MAKE
 GOOD
$M

6.2

5.3

–

(5.0)

–

–

6.5

46.0

4.6

–

(8.2)

(0.1)

2.1

44.4

6.7

0.5

–

–

–

–

7.2

Provisions are recognised when:
• 
• 
•  a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event;
it is probable that the Group will be required to settle the obligation; and

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B6.  Provisions  (continued)

The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at reporting 
date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cash flows 
estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows (where the effect of the time 
value of money is material). Where applicable, prior year comparatives have been restated in line with current year presentation.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

A liability is recognised for benefits accruing to employees in respect of annual leave and long service leave when it is probable 
that settlement will be required and they are capable of being measured reliably.

Liabilities recognised in respect of short-term employee benefits, are measured at their nominal values using the remuneration 
rate expected to apply at the time of settlement. Liabilities recognised in respect of long-term employee benefits are measured 
as the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made by the Group in respect of services provided by employees 
up to reporting date.

SELF-INSURANCE
The Group is self-insured for workers’ compensation in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia. Provisions are recognised 
based on claims reported, and an estimate of claims incurred but not reported. These provisions are determined on a discounted 
basis and having regard to actuarial valuations.

ONEROUS CONTRACT PROVISION
The Group recognises onerous contract provisions whereby the unavoidable cost of future payments under non-cancellable 
contracts, being primarily in relation to property operating leases, exceeds the future economic benefits expected to be obtained 
under the contract.

MAKE GOOD PROVISION
The Group recognises make good provisions where under certain lease agreements the Group has an obligation to restore the 
leased premises to a specified condition at the end of the lease term. 

ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS – ONEROUS CONTRACT PROVISION
The calculation of the onerous contract provision requires management to estimate the future economic benefits expected 
to be obtained under each of the relevant contracts.

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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 30 June 2019

Financing and capital structure

C. 
This section contains details of the way the business is financed including details around debt and equity, the key financial 
risks that Healius faces and how they are managed, and accounting policies and key assumptions relevant to the 
borrowings and equity.

C1. 

Interest-bearing liabilities 

Measured at amortised cost

Current
Finance lease liabilities 

Non-current

Finance lease liabilities

Gross bank loans 

Refinancing valuation adjustment

Unamortised borrowing costs

CHANGES IN LIABILITIES ARISING FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

2019 
$M

0.6

0.6

0.2

800.0

1.5

(4.4)

797.3

2019
Opening balance

Impact of AASB 9 adoption

Adjusted opening balance

Net cash payments

Amortisation

Closing balance

2018
Opening balance

Cash payments

New leases

Amortisation

Other

Closing balance

LEASE
LIABILITIES 
$M

GROSS 
BANK LOANS
$M

VALUATION 
ADJUSTMENT 
$M

UNAMORTISED 
BORROWING
COSTS 
$M

1.7

–

1.7

(0.9)

–

0.8

865.0

–

865.0

(65.0)

–

800.0

–

1.5

1.5

–

–

1.5

(5.9)

–

(5.9)

–

1.5

(4.4)

LEASE
LIABILITIES 
$M

GROSS 
BANK LOANS
$M

UNAMORTISED 
BORROWING
COSTS 
$M

0.3

(0.6)

2.0

–

–

1.7

885.0

(20.0)

–

–

–

865.0

(5.6)

(4.0)

–

3.6

0.1

(5.9)

2018 
$M

0.8

0.8

0.9

865.0

–

(5.9)

860.0

TOTAL 
$M

860.8

1.5

862.3

(65.9)

1.5

797.9

TOTAL 
$M

879.7

(24.6)

2.0

3.6

0.1

860.8

Interest-bearing liabilities are recorded initially at fair value (usually the amount of the proceeds received) less transaction costs. 
Subsequent to initial recognition, interest-bearing liabilities are measured at amortised cost with any difference between the initial 
recognised amount and the redemption value being recognised in profit and loss over the term of the interest-bearing liability 
using the effective interest method.

The refinancing of the second tranche of the Syndicated Facility Agreement in December 2017 did not represent a significant 
modification. On adoption of AASB 9 the carrying amount of the facility was remeasured and recognised as an adjustment to the 
carrying amount of interest bearing liabilities. 

Interest rate sensitivity and liquidity analysis disclosures relating to the Group’s interest-bearing liabilities are disclosed in Note C4. 

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C2.   Issued capital 

Opening balance
Shares issued via Entitlement Offer, net of transaction costs

Shares issued via Short Term Incentive Plan

Shares issued via sign on arrangement

Shares issued via Retention Plan

Closing balance

2019 
NO. OF 
 SHARES 
000’S

521,853

100,183

218

69

–

2018 
NO. OF 
 SHARES 
000’S

521,433

–

90

–

330

2019 
$M

2,424.2

245.9

0.8

0.2

–

2018 
$M

2,422.8

–

0.4

–

1.0

622,323

521,853

2,671.1

2,424.2

Issued capital consists of fully paid ordinary shares carrying one vote per share and the right to dividends. 

Transaction costs that are incurred directly in connection with the issue of equity instruments are recognised directly in equity 
as a reduction of the proceeds of the equity instruments to which the costs relate.

SHARE OPTIONS ON ISSUE
As at 30 June 2019, the company has nil (2018: 597,500) share options on issue. The options on issue as at 30 June 2018 all expired 
during the current year. 

RIGHTS ON ISSUE
As at 30 June 2019, the company has 723,212 (2018: 419,506) Service Rights on issue, exercisable on a 1:1 basis for 723,212 
(2018: 419,506) ordinary shares of Healius at an exercise price of $nil. The Service Rights will vest between July 2019 and July 2020 
subject to the satisfaction of applicable service conditions and carry no rights to dividends and no voting rights.

As at 30 June 2019, the company has 13,084,714 (2018: 5,057,856) Performance Rights on issue, exercisable on a 1:1 basis for 13,084,714 
(2018: 5,057,856) ordinary shares of Healius at an exercise price of $nil. The Performance Rights will vest between October 2019 and 
October 2021 subject to the satisfaction of applicable service and performance conditions and carry no rights to dividends and 
no voting rights.

C3.  Dividends on equity instruments

Recognised amounts
Final dividend – previous financial year

Interim dividend – this financial year

Unrecognised amounts
Final dividend – this financial year

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P
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2019 
$M

28.7

23.6

52.3

2018 
$M

30.3

26.6

56.9

2019 
CENTS PER 
 SHARE

2018 
CENTS PER 
 SHARE

5.5

3.8

9.3

3.4

5.8

5.1

10.9

5.5

In respect of FY 2019:
•  an interim dividend of 3.8cps (100% franked), was paid to the holders of fully paid ordinary shares on 26 March 2019; and
• 

the Directors have approved the payment of a final dividend of 3.4cps (100% franked), to the holders of fully paid ordinary shares, 
the record date being 30 August 2019, payable on 27 September 2019.

The Dividend Reinvestment Plan and a Bonus Share Plan were suspended effective 16 February 2016 until further notice.

The final dividend and the interim dividend for the year ended 30 June 2018 was 100% franked. 

 FRANKING ACCOUNT

Closing balance as at 30 June

2019 
$M

65.6 

2018 
$M

58.9

The above amounts are calculated from the balance of the franking account as at the end of the reporting period, adjusted for 
franking credits and debits that will arise from the settlement of liabilities or receivables recognised for income tax and dividends 
as at the reporting date. 

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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 30 June 2019

C4.  Financial instruments 
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

Overview
The Group has exposure to the following risks from its use of financial instruments:
•  Credit risk
• 
•  Market risk, including interest rate, currency and price risk.

Liquidity risk

This note presents information about the Group’s exposure to each of the above risks, its objectives, policies and procedures for measuring 
and managing risk and the management of capital. Further quantitative disclosures are included throughout this financial report.

Risk management framework
The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of risk management and this is delegated 
through the Group’s: 
•  Risk Management Committee, which is responsible for developing and monitoring the Group’s risk management policies 

(excluding financial reporting risks); and

•  Audit Committee, which is responsible for developing and monitoring the Group’s financial reporting risk management policies. 

The committees report regularly to the Board of Directors on their activities.

The Group’s risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Group, to set appropriate risk limits 
and controls, and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect 
changes in market conditions and the Group’s activities. The Group, through its training and management standards and procedures, 
aims to develop a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations.

The Group’s Risk Management Committee (in relation to material business risks excluding financial reporting risks) and Audit 
Committee (in relation to financial reporting risks) oversee how management monitors compliance with the Group’s risk management 
policies and procedures, and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks faced by the Group.

Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss if a customer or counterparty to a financial asset held by the Group fails to meet its 
contractual obligations under the terms of the financial asset (to deliver cash to the Group). 

The Group’s exposure to credit risk arises principally from cash and derivatives held with financial institutions and trade receivables 
due from external customers. The credit risk on cash and derivative financial instruments is limited because the counterparties 
are banks with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-ratings agencies. The Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk 
from trade receivables is equal to the carrying amount of the Group’s trade receivables as at the reporting date of $140.6 million 
(30 June 2018: $119.0 million). The ageing of the Group’s trade receivables and an analysis of the Group’s provision for expected 
credit losses is provided in Note B1. 

The Group’s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the bulk billing of services by medical practitioners to whom the 
Group charges service fees for use of medical centre and imaging facilities. A large proportion of the Group’s receivables are 
due from Medicare Australia (bulk-billed services) and health funds. The remaining trade receivables are due from individuals. 
The concentration of credit risk relating to this remaining debt is limited due to the customer base being large and unrelated. 

Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk refers to the risk that the Group will encounter difficulties in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities 
that are settled by delivering cash or another financial liability. 

The Group manages liquidity risk by continually monitoring forecast and actual cash flows, and by matching the maturity profiles 
of financial assets and financial liabilities and ensuring that sufficient unused facilities are in place should they be required 
to refinance any short term financial liabilities. 

The Group had access to the following financing facilities as at the end of the reporting period.

Financing facilities

Non-current
Unsecured Syndicated Debt Facilities

Amount used

Amount unused

Total financing facilities

100

2019 
 $M

2018  
$M

800.0

325.0

1,125.0

865.0

260.0

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for the year ended 30 June 2019

C4.  Financial instruments  (continued)

The first tranche of the syndicated bank facility of $500.0 million matures in January 2021 and the second tranche of $625.0 million 
matures in January 2023.

Amounts unused on non-current facilities are able to be drawn during the course of the ordinary working capital cycle of the Group. 

The following tables detail the Group’s remaining contractual maturity for its non-derivative and derivative financial liabilities. 
The tables include the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which the Group can be required 
to pay. The tables include both interest and principal cash flows except for expected interest payments which have already been 
recorded in trade and other payables. The cash flows for the interest rate swaps represent the net amounts to be paid.

The repayment of contractual cash flows due in the period less than one year from 30 June 2019 will be met through the ordinary 
working capital cycle of the Group, including the collection of trade receivables (30 June 2019: $140.6 million) and the unused 
headroom in the Syndicated Debt Facility (30 June 2019: $325.0 million).

2019
Consolidated

Non-derivative financial liabilities
Gross bank loan

Payables

Finance lease liabilities

Derivative financial liabilities
Interest rate swaps

2018
Consolidated

Non-derivative financial liabilities
Gross bank loan

Payables

Finance lease liabilities

Derivative financial liabilities
Interest rate swaps

CONTRACTUAL CASH FLOWS

CARRYING 
AMOUNT 
$M

TOTAL 
$M

LESS THAN  
1 YEAR 
$M

1 TO 5 
YEARS 
$M

800.0

287.5

0.8

847.1

289.6

0.8

1,088.3

1,137.5

18.5

252.3

0.6

271.4

828.6

37.3

0.2

866.1

22.1

22.1

7.8

14.3

CONTRACTUAL CASH FLOWS

CARRYING 
AMOUNT 
$M

TOTAL 
$M

LESS THAN 
1 YEAR 
$M

865.0

241.1

1.4

988.1

241.1

1.4

1,107.5

1,230.6

31.3

227.0

0.6

258.9

F
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A
N
C
E
R
E
P
O
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T

1 TO 5 
YEARS 
$M

956.8

14.1

0.8

971.7

3.1

3.3

1.3

2.0

Interest rate risk
The Group is exposed to interest rate risk as entities in the Group borrow funds at floating interest rates plus a fixed margin. 
Interest rate risk is managed by the Group by the use of interest rate swap contracts (cash flow hedges), executed by authorised 
representatives of the Group within limits approved by the Risk Management Committee.

The following table details the Group’s exposure to interest rate risk on non-derivative financial assets and financial liabilities 
as at 30 June 2019.

2019
Financial assets
Cash

Financial liabilities
Finance leases

Gross bank loan

AVERAGE 
INTEREST 
RATE 
%

VARIABLE 
INTEREST 
RATE 
$M

LESS THAN 
1 YEAR 
$M

1 TO 5 
YEARS 
$M

TOTAL 
$M

FIXED INTEREST RATE

1.79

3.23

3.30

119.7

–

(800.0)

(680.3)

–

(0.6)

–

(0.6)

–

119.7

(0.2)

–

(0.2)

(0.8)

(800.0)

(681.1)

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for the year ended 30 June 2019

C4.  Financial instruments  (continued)

2018
Financial assets
Cash

Financial liabilities
Finance leases

Gross bank loan

AVERAGE 
INTEREST 
RATE 
%

VARIABLE 
INTEREST 
RATE 
$M

LESS THAN 
1 YEAR 
$M

1 TO 5 
YEARS 
$M

FIXED INTEREST RATE

1.83

3.23

3.36

84.0

–

(865.0)

(781.0)

–

(0.8)

–

(0.8)

–

(0.9)

–

(0.9)

TOTAL 
$M

84.0

(1.7)

(865.0)

(782.7)

The Group uses interest rate swaps to hedge its interest rate risks. The following table details the notional principal amounts and 
the remaining terms of interest rate swap contracts outstanding at the end of the reporting period. The average interest rate 
disclosed in the table is the average rate payable by the Group on the notional principal value hedged using cash flow hedges 
plus the fixed margin on the underlying debt which reflects the cost of funds to the Group.

2019
Interest Rate Swaps
Less than 1 year

1 to 2 years

2 to 5 years

AVERAGE 
CONTRACTED 
FIXED 
INTEREST RATE 
%

–

2.06

2.57

NOTIONAL 
PRINCIPAL
$M

FAIR VALUE
$M

–

200.0

600.0

800.0

–

(6.9)

(15.2)

(22.1)

The aggregate notional principal amount of the outstanding interest rate swap contracts as at 30 June 2019 was $800 million. 
Included in this amount is $200 million of forward dated interest rate swap contracts which commence in the 2021 financial year.

2018
Interest Rate Swaps
Less than 1 year

1 to 2 years

2 to 5 years

AVERAGE 
CONTRACTED 
FIXED 
INTEREST RATE 
%

3.18

–

3.80

NOTIONAL 
PRINCIPAL
$M

FAIR VALUE
$M

200.0

–

600.0

800.0

0.1

–

(3.2)

(3.1)

Interest rate sensitivity analysis
The sensitivity analysis below has been determined based on the Group’s exposure to variable interest rates during the financial 
year, projecting a reasonably possible change taking place at the beginning of the financial year, held constant throughout the 
financial year and applied to variable interest payments made throughout the financial year. A 50 basis point increase represents 
management’s assessment of a reasonably possible change in interest rates. If interest rates had been 50 basis points higher 
or lower and all other variables were held constant, the impact on the profit after tax and other comprehensive income would 
have been as follows:

PROFIT AFTER TAX

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

50BP 
INCREASE 
$M

50BP 
DECREASE 
$M

50BP 
INCREASE 
$M

50BP 
DECREASE 
$M

(0.7)
(0.3)

0.7
0.3

8.2
9.5

(8.2)
(9.5)

Consolidated
30 June 2019 – variable rate instruments

30 June 2018 – variable rate instruments

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for the year ended 30 June 2019

C4.  Financial instruments  (continued)

Cash flow hedges (Interest rate swap contracts)
The Group uses interest rate swap contracts to hedge its interest rate risks, predominantly arising from financing activities. Under 
interest rate swap contracts, the Group agrees to exchange the difference between fixed and floating rate interest amounts 
calculated on agreed notional principal amounts. Such contracts enable the Group to mitigate the cash flow exposures on the 
variable rate debt and are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The fair value of interest rate swaps at the end of the reporting 
period is determined by discounting the future cash flows using the curves at the end of the reporting period and the credit risk 
inherent in the contract, and is disclosed below. 

The Group’s cash flow hedges settle on a monthly basis. The Group settles the difference between the fixed and floating interest 
rate payable/(receivable) under each cash flow hedge on a net basis.

ACCOUNTING POLICY
All interest rate swap contracts exchanging floating rate interest amounts for fixed rate interest amounts are designated as cash 
flow hedges as they reduce the Group’s cash flow exposure resulting from variable interest rates on its Gross Bank Loan.

Interest rate swap contracts are initially recognised at fair value on the date the contract is entered into and are subsequently 
re-measured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The effective part of any gain or loss on the interest rate swap 
is recognised directly in equity. Any gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion (if any) of the interest rate swap is recognised 
immediately in the consolidated statement of profit or loss.

Payments under the interest rate swaps and the interest payments on the underlying financial liability occur simultaneously and 
the amount accumulated in equity is reclassified to the statement of profit or loss over the period that the floating rate interest 
payments on the underlying financial liability affect the statement of profit or loss.

When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or the entity revokes designation of the hedge relationship 
but the hedged forecast transaction is still expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss at that point remains in equity and 
is recognised in accordance with the above policy when the transaction occurs. If the hedged transaction is no longer expected 
to take place, then the cumulative unrealised gain or loss recognised in equity is immediately recognised in the consolidated 
statement of profit or loss.

Fair value of financial instruments

Basis for determining fair value

The determination of fair values of the Group’s financial instruments that are not measured at cost or amortised cost in the 
financial statements are summarised as follows:

(i)  Financial assets at fair value through comprehensive income

Certain investments in equity instruments held by the Group are designated as being at fair value through comprehensive income 
and are stated at fair value less any impairment. 

(ii)  Cash flow hedges (interest rate swap contracts)

The fair value of the Group’s cash flow hedges are measured as the present value of future cash flows estimated and discounted 
based on applicable yield curves derived from quoted interest rates at the end of the financial year.

Fair value measurement – valuation methods

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The table below analyses the Group’s financial instruments carried at fair value, by valuation method. The definition of each “level” 
below is as required by accounting standards as follows:
• 

Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets 
or liabilities.
Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are 
observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability that 
are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

• 

• 

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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 30 June 2019

C4.  Financial instruments  (continued)

Carrying Amount

2019
$M

Financial liabilities
Interest rate swaps
Deferred consideraton

2018
$M

Financial assets
Other investments 
Financial liabilities
Interest rate swaps
Deferred consideration

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

TOTAL

–
–

22.1
–

–
58.0

22.1
58.0

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

TOTAL

–

–
–

9.7

3.1
–

–

–
20.0

9.7

3.1
20.0

Fair value of other financial instruments

The fair value of cash, receivables and payables approximates their carrying amount. The fair value of the non-current interest 
bearing liabilities approximates the carrying amount of the gross bank loans of $800.0 million (2018: $865.0 million).

Other risks

Currency risk

The Group transacts predominately in Australian dollars and has a relatively small exposure to offshore assets or liabilities. 
The Group predominately uses the spot foreign currency market to service any foreign currency transactions. A sensitivity analysis 
has not been performed on the currency risk as this is not considered material.

Capital management

The Group manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Group will be able to continue as a going concern while maximising 
the return to stakeholders through the optimisation of the debt and equity balance and providing a stable capital base from 
which Healius can pursue its corporate strategic objectives. 

The capital structure of the Group consists of debt, which includes the interest-bearing liabilities disclosed in Note C1, cash and 
equity attributable to equity holders of the parent, comprising issued capital, reserves and retained earnings as disclosed in the 
consolidated statement of changes in equity. The Group’s policy is to borrow centrally on a long term basis from committed long 
term revolving bank facilities and through recycling capital in order to meet anticipated funding requirements.

C5. 

 Commitments for expenditure

Non-cancellable operating lease commitments
Commitments for minimum lease payments in relation to non-cancellable operating leases 
not recognised as liabilities, payable:
Within 1 year
Later than 1 year but not later than 5 years
Later than 5 years

Capital commitments
Commitments for the acquisition of plant and equipment contracted for at the reporting date 
but not recognised as liabilities, payable:
Within 1 year
Later than 1 year but not later than 5 years

2019 
$M

2018 
$M

196.6
351.4
168.2

716.2

12.3
1.2

13.5

196.2
334.5
91.1

621.8

20.5
1.6

22.1

OPERATING LEASE TERMS
Operating leases relate to: 
• 

Premises for medical centres, pathology and imaging sites as well as corporate offices have lease terms of between one and 
twenty years; and

•  Diagnostic imaging equipment with lease terms of between one and five years. 

Note E9 summarises management’s view as to the likely impact on the Group Financial Statements of AASB 16 Leases when 
it comes into effect in the year ended 30 June 2020.

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for the year ended 30 June 2019

D.  Group structure
This section contains details of the way the business is structured including details of controlled entities and changes to the 
group structure during the year and the financial impact of these changes.

D1.  Subsidiaries
Details of the Group’s subsidiaries at the end of the reporting period are as follows:

NAME OF SUBSIDIARY 

Healius Limited 1

Australian Medical Partners Pty Ltd 

Former AP Pty Ltd 

Former SDS Pty Limited 

The Sydney Diagnostic Services Unit Trust

Healius Training Institute Pty Ltd 2 
Health & Co Pty Ltd 

ACN 623 887 516 Pty Ltd 3
Brindabella Medical Practice Services Pty Ltd 

Cooper Street Clinic Pty Ltd 

Bourke Street Clinic Pty Ltd 

Healthyu Corporations Pty Ltd 

Medical Centre Services Pty Ltd 

Park Family Practice Services Pty Ltd 

Idameneo (No. 123) Pty Ltd

ACN 138 935 403 Pty Ltd

Digital Diagnostic Imaging Pty Ltd 

John R Elder Pty Ltd
Healius Health Care Institute Pty Ltd 4
The Artlu Unit Trust

Idameneo (No. 124) Pty Ltd

Idameneo (No. 125) Pty Ltd

Idameneo (No. 789) Ltd

ACN 008 103 599 Pty Ltd

ACN 063 535 884 Pty Ltd

ACN 063 535 955 Pty Ltd
HLS Camden Pty Ltd 5 

Primary (Camden) Property Trust

HLS Healthcare Holdings Pty Ltd 6 
HLS Imaging Holdings Pty Ltd 7

ACN 088 631 949 Pty Ltd

Orana Service Unit Trust 

Amokka Java Pty Limited

Brystow Pty Ltd

Healthcare Imaging Services (SA) Pty Ltd 

Healthcare Imaging Services (Victoria) Pty Ltd

Healthcare Imaging Services (WA) Pty Ltd 

Healthcare Imaging Services Pty Ltd

Campbelltown MRI Pty Ltd

Queensland Diagnostic Imaging Pty Ltd

Northcoast Nuclear Medicine (QLD) Pty Ltd 

HLS Medical Centre Holdings Pty Ltd 8

Larches Pty Ltd

PROPORTION OF OWNERSHIP 
INTEREST AND VOTING POWER 
HELD BY THE GROUP

PLACE OF INCORPORATION 
AND OPERATION

2019 
%

2018 
%

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

F
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A
N
C
E
R
E
P
O
R
T

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

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for the year ended 30 June 2019

D1.  Subsidiaries  (continued)

NAME OF SUBSIDIARY 

PLACE OF INCORPORATION 
AND OPERATION

Kelldale Pty Ltd

Pacific Medical Centres Pty Ltd

Sidameneo (No. 456) Pty Ltd 

HLS Millers Point Pty Ltd 9

Primary Millers Point Property Trust

HLS Pathology Holdings Pty Ltd 10
AME Medical Services Pty Ltd
HLS Pathology Holdings Asia Pty Ltd 11

SDS Pathology (Singapore) Private Limited

Jandale Pty Ltd

Integrated Health Care Pty Ltd

Queensland Specialist Services Pty Ltd

Specialist Diagnostic Services Pty Ltd 

Moaven & Partners Pathology Pty Ltd 

Pathways Unit Trust

Queensland Medical Services Pty Ltd
SDS Healthcare Solutions Inc. 12

Specialist Diagnostic Services Pathology (India) Private Limited 13

Specialist Haematology Oncology Services Pty Ltd 

Specialist Veterinary Services Pty Ltd 

HLS Richmond Pty Ltd 14 
HLS PST Pty Ltd 15 

Primary (Greensborough) Property Sub Trust

Primary (Richmond) Property Trust

Primary (Robina) Property Sub Trust

MGSF Pty Ltd

PHC Employee Share Acquisition Plan Pty Ltd

Senior Executive Short-term Incentive Plan Trust

Symbion Employee Share Acquisition Plan Trust 

Symbion Executive Short-term Incentive Plan Trust

PHC Finance (Australia) Pty Ltd

PSCP Holdings Pty Ltd

Saftsal Pty Ltd

Aksertel Pty Ltd

Onosas Pty Ltd

Sumbrella Pty Ltd

HLS Health Insurance Pty Ltd 16 
Wellness Holdings Pty Ltd

The Ward Corporation Pty Ltd

Symbion International BV

Idameneo UK Ltd 

Mayne Nickless Incorporated

Symbion Holdings (UK) Ltd

Occupational Health Holdings Pty Ltd 
Logic Enterprises (WA) Pty Ltd 17

MB Healthcare Pty Ltd 18

Albany Day Hospital Pty Ltd 18
Bunbury Day Surgery Pty Ltd 18
Felpet Pty. Ltd 18 
Montserrat Healthcare Pty Ltd 18

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PROPORTION OF OWNERSHIP 
INTEREST AND VOTING POWER 
HELD BY THE GROUP

2019 
%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

2018 
%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Singapore

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Philippines

99.98

99.98

India

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Netherlands

United Kingdom

United States

United Kingdom

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

–

–

–

–

–

–

Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 30 June 2019

D1.  Subsidiaries  (continued)

NAME OF SUBSIDIARY 

PLACE OF INCORPORATION 
AND OPERATION

Montserrat Medical Services Pty Ltd 18
Western Breast Clinic Pty Ltd 18
Western Haematology & Oncology Clinics Pty Ltd 18 

North Lakes day Hospital Pty Ltd 18
Oxford Medical Pty Ltd 18

The Oxford Unit Trust 18 

Windermere House Pty Ltd 18

PHC (No. 01) Pty Ltd

PHC Nominees Pty Ltd
Primary Health Care Pty Ltd 19
Transport Security Insurance (Pte) Limited

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Singapore

PROPORTION OF OWNERSHIP 
INTEREST AND VOTING POWER 
HELD BY THE GROUP

2019 
%

100

100

60

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

2018 
%

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

100

100

100

100

Name changed from Primary Health Care Limited to Healius Limited on 3 December 2018.

1 
2  Name changed from Primary Training Institute Pty Ltd to Healius Training Institute on 20 February 2019.
3  Name changed from Coburg Medical Services Pty Ltd to ACN 623 887 516 Pty Ltd on 2 November 2018.
4  Name changed from Primary Health Care Institute Pty Ltd to Healius Health Care Institute Pty Ltd on 20 February 2019.
5  Name changed from Primary (Camden) Pty Ltd to HLS Camden Pty Ltd on 20 February 2019.
6  Name changed from PHC Healthcare Holdings Pty Ltd to HLS Healthcare Holdings Pty Ltd on 20 February 2019.
7  Name changed from PHC Diagnostic Imaging Holdings Pty Ltd to HLS Imaging Holdings Pty Ltd on 20 February 2019.
8  Name changed from PHC Medical Centre Holdings Pty Ltd to HLS Medical Centre Holdings on 20 February 2019.
9  Name changed from Primary Millers Point Pty Ltd to HLS Millers Point Pty Ltd on 20 February 2019.
10  Name changed from PHC Pathology Holdings Pty Ltd to HLS Pathology Holdings Pty Ltd on 20 February 2019.
11  Name changed from PHC Pathology Holdings Asia Pty Ltd to HLS Pathology Holdings Asia Pty Ltd on 20 February 2019. 
12  Entity has a 31 December year end.
13  Entity has a 31 March year end.
14  Name changed from Primary (Richmond) Pty Ltd to HLS Richmond Pty Ltd on 20 February 2019.
15  Name changed from Primary PST Pty Ltd to HLS PST Pty Ltd on 20 February 2019.
16  Name changed from Primary Health Insurance Pty Ltd to HLS Health Insurance Pty Ltd on 20 February 2019.
17  Logic Enterprises (WA) Pty Ltd was acquired on 13 August 2018.
18  MB Healthcare Pty Ltd and its subsidiary companies were acquired on 19 October 2018.
19  Primary Health Care Network Pty Ltd changed its name to Primary Health Care Pty Ltd on 3 December 2018.

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All entities are domiciled in their country of incorporation. No controlled entities carry on material business operations other than 
in their country of incorporation.

No Australian controlled entities are required to prepare financial statements or to be audited for statutory purposes. These entities 
have obtained relief from these requirements because;
• 
• 
• 

they have entered into a Deed of Cross Guarantee (refer Note D2); or
they are small proprietary companies; or
their trust deeds do not specify these requirements.

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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 30 June 2019

D2.  Deed of cross guarantee
Pursuant to ASIC Corporations Instrument (Wholly-owned Companies) Instrument 2016/785, the wholly-owned subsidiaries listed 
below are relieved from the Corporations Act 2001 requirements for preparation, audit and lodgement of financial reports, and 
Directors’ reports.

It is a condition of the Instrument that the relevant holding entity and each of the relevant subsidiaries enter into a Deed of Cross 
Guarantee. The effect of the Deed is that each holding entity guarantees to each creditor payment in full of any debt in the event 
of winding up of any of the subsidiaries in each Group under certain provisions of the Corporations Act 2001. If a winding up occurs 
under other provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, each holding entity will only be liable in the event that after six months 
any creditor has not been paid in full. The subsidiaries have also given similar guarantees in the event that each holding entity 
is wound up.

HEALIUS GROUP – DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE 
Healius Limited has entered into a Deed of Cross Guarantee with certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The holding entity and 
subsidiaries, subject to the Deed of Cross Guarantee as at 30 June 2019 are as follows:

ACN 138 935 403 Pty Ltd
Australian Medical Partners Pty Ltd
Bourke Street Clinic Pty Ltd
Brindabella Medical Practice Services Pty Ltd
Cooper Street Clinic Pty Ltd
Digital Diagnostic Imaging Pty Ltd
Former AP Pty Ltd 
Former SDS Pty Ltd 
Health & Co Pty Ltd
Healius Limited (holding entity)
Healius Training Institute Pty Ltd
Healthcare Imaging Services (SA) Pty Ltd
Healthcare Imaging Services (Victoria) Pty Ltd
Healthcare Imaging Services (WA) Pty Ltd
Healthcare Imaging Services Pty Ltd
Healthyu Corporation Pty Ltd
HLS Healthcare Holdings Pty Ltd
HLS Imaging Holdings Pty Ltd
HLS Medical Centre Holdings Pty Ltd
HLS Pathology Holdings Pty Ltd
Idameneo (No.123) Pty Ltd 
Idameneo (No 124) Pty Ltd
Idameneo (No 125) Pty Ltd
Idameneo (No.789) Limited
Integrated Health Care Pty Ltd
Medical Centre Services Pty Ltd
Moaven & Partners Pathology Pty Ltd 
Pacific Medical Centres Pty Ltd
Park Family Practice Services Pty Ltd
Queensland Diagnostic Imaging Pty Ltd
Queensland Medical Services Pty Ltd
Sidameneo (No.456) Pty Ltd
Specialist Diagnostic Services Pty Ltd
Specialist Haematology Oncology Services Pty Ltd
Specialist Veterinary Services Pty Ltd

Consolidated income statements and consolidated balance sheets, comprising holding entities and subsidiaries which are parties 
to the above Deed, after eliminating all transactions between parties to the Deed, at 30 June 2019 are materially consistent with 
the Group’s consolidated statement of profit or loss and consolidated statement of financial position disclosed elsewhere in this 
financial report.

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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 30 June 2019

D3.   Parent entity disclosures 
The accounting policies of the parent entity, Healius Limited, which have been applied in determining the information shown below, 
are the same as those applied in the consolidated financial statements except in relation to Investments in subsidiaries which are 
accounted for at cost less any impairment losses in the financial statements of Healius Limited. 

The summary statement of financial position of Healius Limited at the end of the financial year is as follows:

 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Assets
Current

Non-current

Total assets

Liabilities
Current

Non-current

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity
Issued Capital

Accumulated losses

Other reserves 

Total equity

The statement of comprehensive income of Healius Limited for the financial year is as follows:

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Profit for the year 

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income

2019 
 $M

2018 
 $M

–

2,776.8

2,776.8

18.6

829.9

848.5

–

2,579.6

2,579.6

8.9

873.4

882.3

1,928.3

1,697.3

2,690.9

(792.1)

29.5

1,928.3

2,444.1

(793.0)

46.2

1,697.3

2019 
 $M

50.1

(12.7)

37.4

2018  
$M

93.3

(1.5)

91.8

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for the year ended 30 June 2019

E.  Other disclosures
This section contains details of other items required to be disclosed in order to comply with accounting standards and 
other pronouncements. 

E1.  Notes to the statement of cash flows

Reconciliation of profit from ordinary activities after related income tax to net cash flows 
from operating activities
Profit for the year

Depreciation of plant and equipment

Amortisation of HCP upfronts in revenue

Amortisation of intangibles

Amortisation of borrowing costs

Share-based payment expense

Impairment of other intangibles

Impairment of property, plant and equipment

Other non-cash items

Loss on sale of PP&E and intangibles

Net exchange differences

Increase/(decrease) in:

Trade payables and accruals

Provisions

Deferred revenue

Income tax and deferred taxes

Decrease/(increase) in:

Consumables

Receivables and prepayments

Net cash provided by operating activities

2019 
 $M

55.9

56.7

39.4

12.0

1.5

1.9

–

–

(1.7)

2.5

(0.1)

9.3

(17.8)

0.1

(13.7)

0.2

(18.6)

127.6

RESTATED
2018 
 $M

4.1

53.5

47.3

14.4

3.6

5.4

2.5

4.0

3.4

–

–

2.5

71.8

(6.6)

3.8

2.9

(10.4)

202.2

NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING 
During the financial year, 217,811 (2018: 90,516) and 68,681 (2018: nil) shares were issued pursuant to the Short Term Incentive Plan 
and sign on arrangement respectively for nil consideration. There have not been any shares issued pursuant to the Retention Plan 
during the year (2018: 329,510). These transactions are not reflected in the cash flow statement. 

E2.  Businesses acquired
(a)  Montserrat Day Hospitals
On 19 October 2018 the Group acquired 100% of the issued capital of MB Healthcare Pty Ltd, the parent entity of the Montserrat Day 
Hospital Group (“Montserrat”). As at acquisition, Montserrat operated seven specialist day hospitals and hematology/oncology clinics 
across Queensland, Western Australia and New South Wales. The acquisition will assist in the diversification of revenue for the Group 
by growing non-Medicare revenues and also complements the existing businesses of the Group. 

The goodwill of $96.7 million is attributable to the expected benefits arising from the acquisition, the strong and experienced 
management team that has been retained and the potential for future growth.

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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 30 June 2019

E2.  Businesses acquired  (continued)

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

Current assets

Non-current assets 

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Total identifiable net assets at fair value
Goodwill arising on acquisition

Total consideration
Less: Deferred consideration

Cash paid to vendors on acquisition

Cash transferred to repay debt on acquisition

Total cash transferred on acquisition 
Less: Cash acquired
Net cash transferred on acquisition 1

2019 
 $M

8.9

4.9

(8.3)

(16.6)

(11.1)

96.7

85.6

(31.6)

54.0

16.3

70.3

(3.4)

66.9

1      The payment for Day Hospitals practices and subsidaries of $68.3 million as disclosed in the Statement of cashflows includes $66.9 million for the 

acquisition of Montserrat and $1.4 million in respect to a payment of deferred consideration within the Montserrat group. 

The deferred consideration recognised on acquisition consists of the following components:
•  A deferred payment of up to $15 million which is payable no earlier than 1 July 2019 and is subject to the successful 

commissioning of three new facilities in South East Queensland and Western Australia and the completion of the purchase 
of a private hospital in Western Australia. As at 30 June 2019 the conditions have been met in relation to $11 million of this 
deferred payment which has been paid in July 2019. As these amounts have been or are expected to be paid within 12 months 
they have been recognised on an undiscounted basis. 
Subsequent to the acquisition of Montserrat the completion of the purchase of a private hospital in Western Australia did 
not proceed. The deferred consideration of $4 million that would have been payable on completion has been reversed and 
recognised in the Statement of profit and loss in the current period. 
Earn-out payments that may be payable at the end of FY 2020 and FY 2021, depending on Montserrat achieving certain 
agreed financial milestones. An amount of $16.6 million has been recognised for these earn-out payments which represents 
fair value at acquisition date. This component of the deferred consideration has been recognised on a discounted basis.

• 

From the date of acquisition Montserrat contributed $0.6 million to profit before interest and tax of the Group.

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The initial accounting for Montserrat business combination has been performed on a provisional basis as the identification and 
fair value measurement of the asset and liabilities remain ongoing.

(b)  Other Businesses Acquired
The information provided below is aggregated for business combinations that have occurred during the period that are 
individually immaterial.

The initial accounting for the other businesses acquired has been performed on a provisional basis. The identification and fair value 
measurement of the assets and liabilities acquired remains ongoing as does the assessment of acquisition date fair value of the 
deferred consideration payable. 

Current assets

Non-current assets 

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Total identifiable net assets at fair value
Goodwill arising on acquisition

Total consideration
Less: deferred consideration

Cash paid on acquisition
Less: cash acquired

Net cash paid on acquisition
Disclosed in the statement of cash flows:

Payment for Medical Centres practices and subsidiaries

Payment for Imaging practices and subsidiaries

2019 
 $M

1.9

1.9

(0.7)

(0.9)

2.2

37.1

39.3

(8.5)

30.8

(0.9)

29.9

(29.4)

(0.5)

(29.9)

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Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 30 June 2019

E2.  Businesses acquired  (continued)

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate 
of the consideration transferred, which is measured at acquisition date fair value, and the amount of any non-controlling interest 
in the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.

When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities, applying judgement in their 
identification, classification and measurement in accordance with contractual terms, economic conditions, the Group’s operating 
or accounting policies and other pertinent conditions as at the acquisition date.

Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the Group will be recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Refer to Note 
B5 for further details of deferred consideration recognised by the Group.

E3.  Tax balances
CURRENT TAX BALANCES

Income tax receivable/(payable) is attributable to:

Entities in the Tax Consolidated Group

Other

2019 
$M

3.6

(1.7)

1.9

2018 
$M

(7.2)

(0.7)

(7.9)

Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior year are measured at the amount expected to be paid to or recovered 
from the taxation authorities based on the current year’s taxable income. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount 
are those that are enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. 

RECONCILIATION OF DEFERRED TAX BALANCES

2019
$M

Receivables

Consumables

Prepayments

Financial assets at fair value through other 
comprehensive income

Property, plant and equipment

Intangibles and capitalised costs

Entitlement offer

Payables

Provisions

Other financial liabilities

Net temporary differences

Tax losses – revenue

Deferred tax asset

2018
$M

Receivables

Consumables

Prepayments

Financial assets at fair value through other 
comprehensive income

Property, plant and equipment

Intangibles and capitalised costs

Payables

Provisions

Other financial liabilities

Net temporary differences 

Tax losses – revenue

Deferred tax asset 

112

1 JULY 2018 
OPENING  
BALANCE

CREDITED/
(CHARGED) 
TO INCOME

CREDITED/
(CHARGED) 
TO EQUITY

ACQUISITIONS 
AND OTHER 
ADJUSTMENTS

30 JUNE 2019 
CLOSING 
BALANCE

(2.2)

(6.5)

(1.7)

(2.8)

26.6

(29.3)

–

18.9

59.2

0.6

62.8

1.8

64.6

0.3

–

(0.3)

–

(0.5)

(0.8)

–

0.7

(3.2)

–

(3.8)

–

(3.8)

–

–

–

2.8

–

–

1.9

–

–

5.7

10.4

–

10.4

–

–

–

–

(0.3)

(0.2)

–

–

1.0

0.4

0.9

–

0.9

(1.9)

(6.5)

(2.0)

–

25.8

(30.3)

1.9

19.6

57.0

6.7

70.3

1.8

72.1

1 JULY 2017 
OPENING  
BALANCE

CREDITED/
(CHARGED) 
TO INCOME

CREDITED/
(CHARGED) 
TO EQUITY

ACQUISITIONS 
AND OTHER 
ADJUSTMENTS

30 JUNE 2018 
CLOSING 
BALANCE

(3.2)

(6.4)

(1.5)

(3.3)

29.5

(25.7)

16.6

43.1

(0.1)

49.0

1.8

50.8

1.0

(0.1)

(0.1)

–

(1.1)

(3.6)

2.3

15.9

–

14.3

–

14.3

–

–

–

0.5

–

–

–

–

0.7

1.2

–

1.2

–

–

(0.1)

–

(1.8)

–

–

0.2

–

(1.7)

–

(1.7)

(2.2)

(6.5)

(1.7)

(2.8)

26.6

(29.3)

18.9

59.2

0.6

62.8

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for the year ended 30 June 2019

E3.  Tax balances  (continued)

Deferred tax arises when there are temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities and the 
corresponding tax base of those items. Deferred taxes are not recognised for temporary differences relating to:
• 

the initial recognition of assets and liabilities that is not a business combination which affects neither taxable income 
nor accounting profit;
the initial recognition of goodwill; and
investments in subsidiaries where the Group is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference and 
it is probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

• 
• 

Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available against which 
the assets can be utilised. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the periods when the asset is realised 
or the liability is settled based on tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by reporting date. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Group 
intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

TAX CONSOLIDATION 
Healius Limited and its wholly-owned Australian entities elected to form an income tax consolidated group as of 1 July 2002. 
The entities in the income tax consolidated group entered into a tax sharing agreement which, in the opinion of the Directors, 
limits the entities’ joint and several liability in the case of an income tax payment default by the head entity, Healius Limited.

The entities have also entered into a tax funding agreement under which the entities fully compensate Healius Limited for any 
current income tax payable assumed and are compensated by Healius Limited for any current tax receivable and deferred 
tax assets relating to unused tax losses or unused tax credits that are transferred to Healius Limited under the income tax 
consolidation legislation. 

E4.  Contingent liabilities

Treasury bank guarantees
Workers compensation statutory requirement

Property related

2019 
 $M

18.5

16.1

34.6

2018 
 $M

15.4

11.5

26.9

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E5.  Share-based payments
The Group uses both Performance Rights and Service Rights to remunerate Senior Executives.

Performance Rights are subject to both service and performance conditions whilst Service Rights are subject to service conditions 
only. Details of service conditions and performance conditions for each share-based payment plan are set out below. Rights will 
vest if the relevant conditions are met. Each Performance Right or Service Right is an entitlement to one fully-paid ordinary share 
in Healius. 

Performance Rights and Service Rights carry no rights to dividends and no voting rights. On vesting, Performance Rights and 
Service Rights are exercised automatically for nil consideration and convert to fully-paid ordinary shares in Healius unless the 
Board exercises its discretion to settle the Rights in the form of cash.

If a participant ceases employment any unvested Rights will lapse unless otherwise determined by the Board. 

The group operate the following share-based payment plans:

(a)  Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – Performance Rights Plan

The purpose of the LTIP is to motivate Senior Executives to achieve long-term objectives linked to shareholder value creation 
over the long term and to create a strong link between performance and reward over the long term. The LTIP is granted in the 
form of Performance Rights which are subject to continued employment throughout the measurement period and the following 
performance conditions:
• 
• 

50% of the Performance Rights are subject to a relative total shareholder return (rTSR) performance condition; and
50% of the Performance Rights are subject to return on invested capital (ROIC) performance condition.

The measurement period for Performance Rights granted under the FY 2019 award is 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2021 (FY 2018 award: 
1 July 2017 to 30 June 2020 and FY 2017 award: 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2019). Retesting will not occur under the FY 2019, FY 2018 and 
FY 2017 awards. 

Further details of the LTIP can be found in the Remuneration Report. 

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E5.  Share-based payments  (continued)

(b)  Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP) 
The purpose of the STIP is to motivate Senior Executives to achieve the short-term annual objectives linked to Company success 
and shareholder value creation and to create a strong link between performance and reward. Awards made under the STIP are 
subject to various financial and non-financial performance conditions (KPIs) measured over a 12 month period ending 30 June. 
In prior years 75% of awards were paid in cash. The remaining 25% of awards were granted in the form of Service Rights with 50% 
of this deferred amount subject to a service period of 12 months following the end of the measurement period and 50% of this 
deferred amount subject to a service period of 24 months following the end of the measurement period.

In the current year the CEO, CFO and all direct reports to the CEO will receive 50% of any STIP award in cash and 50% in equity 
which is subject to a service period of 12 months following the end of the measurement period. The Board of Directors have 
determined that in relation to FY 2019 no “at risk” STI will be awarded to Executive Key Management Personnel. For all other 
members of the STIP the nature of any award (cash or equity) is at the discretion of management.

Set out below are summaries of the rights granted under each of the plans as at 30 June 2019:

DESCRIPTION

FY 2016 LTIP

FY 2016 STIP
Service Rights 2
FY 2017 LTIP

FY 2017 STIP

FY 2018 LTIP

FY 2018 STIP

FY 2019 LTIP

GRANT DATE 1

20 September 2016

30 January 2017

12 September 2016

18 September 2017

31 August 2017

18 September 2018

18 October 2018

1 March 2019

BALANCE AS AT 
1 JULY 2018 
NUMBER

2,294,896

92,728

68,681

2,762,960

258,097

GRANTED 
DURING 
THE YEAR 
NUMBER

EXERCISED 
DURING 
THE YEAR 
NUMBER

FORFEITED 
DURING 
THE YEAR 
NUMBER

BALANCE AS AT 
30 JUNE 2019 
NUMBER

–

–

–

–

–

–

(2,294,896)

(92,728)

(68,681)

–

–

–

–

–

–

(21,866)

2,741,094

(125,083)

–

–

–

(3,709)

(30,120)

(14,133)

(39,642)

129,305

4,152,218

593,907

6,191,402

–

–

–

4,182,338

608,040

6,231,044

1  Grant date has been determined in accordance with the requirements of AASB 2 Share‑based Payment. These dates may differ from the dates 

on which notice was given to the ASX of the proposed issue of securities. 
These Service Rights were awarded pursuant to a sign on arrangement. 

2 

In accordance with the definition of grant date in AASB 2 the rights under the FY 2019 STIP had not been granted as at 30 June 2019 
and accordingly are excluded from the table above. Based on the known participants in each plan an estimate of the rights that 
will be granted has been made in order to account for the plans in accordance with the requirements of AASB 2 for the year ended 
30 June 2019. 

FAIR VALUE OF RIGHTS GRANTED
The fair value of Service Rights and Performance Rights that are subject to a non-market based performance condition was 
estimated based on the market price of Healius’ shares on the grant date, with a downward adjustment to take into account the 
value of dividends that will not be received during the vesting period. The fair value of the Performance Rights subject to the rTSR 
market based performance condition has been calculated using a Black-Scholes option pricing model.

The fair values of Rights granted during the year are set out below:

DESCRIPTION

FY 2018 LTI

FY 2018 LTI

FY 2018 STI

FY 2018 STI

FY 2019 LTI

FY 2019 LTI

TRANCHE

rTSR

ROIC

12 month service period

24 month service period

rTSR

ROIC

GRANT DATE

GRANT DATE FAIR VALUE PER RIGHT
$

18 September 2018 

18 September 2018

18 October 2018

18 October 2018

1 March 2019

1 March 2019

$1.42

$2.85

$2.79

$2.68

$1.27

$2.54

ACCOUNTING POLICY
Performance Rights and Service Rights granted to employees are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments at the 
grant date. The fair value is recognised as an employee benefits expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period 
with a corresponding increase in the share-based payments reserve. The fair value of the rights granted includes any market 
performance conditions such as rTSR and the impact of any non-vesting conditions, but excludes the impact of service and 
non-market performance conditions such as ROIC.

At the end of each reporting period, in relation to service and non-market performance conditions, the Group revises its estimate 
of the number of rights that are expected to vest. The impact of the revision to the original estimate, if any, is recognised in profit 
or loss such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to the share-based 
payments reserve.

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for the year ended 30 June 2019

E6.  Related party disclosures
TRANSACTIONS WITHIN THE WHOLLY-OWNED GROUP
Loans between wholly-owned entities in the Group are repayable at call. If both parties to the loan are within the same tax 
consolidated Group, no interest is charged on the loan. If this is not the case, interest is charged on the loan at normal commercial rates.

During the financial year rental of premises occurred between wholly-owned entities within the Group at commercial rates. 

E7.  Key management personnel disclosures 
KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION
Key Management Personnel (KMP) compensation details are set out in the Remuneration Report section of the Directors’ Report.

Short-term employee benefits

Post-employment benefits

Other long-term employee benefits

Termination payments

Share-based payments

2019 
$000

5,285

123

99

–

791

6,298

2018 
$000

6,742

117

133

896

2,040

9,928

TRANSACTIONS WITH PAUL JONES
During the years ended 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018 the Group provided medical centre management services (Services) 
to Dr Paul F Jones Pty Limited, a company controlled by Paul Jones, a Non-executive Director of Healius. The Services were provided 
to Dr Jones’ general medical practice, which is conducted at one of Healius’ medical centres, on ordinary arm’s length terms.

The Service fees received by the Group for FY 2019 were $131,330 (FY 2018: $96,219). This Service fee revenue was accounted for 
by Healius in the same way as revenue from other healthcare practices. Under the terms of the most recent extension to the 
agreement between Dr Jones’ company and the Group, Dr Jones’ company is entitled to receive a lump sum amount in three 
instalments from the Group. The FY 2019 instalment was $nil (FY 2018: $40,000). 

There were no amounts payable or receivable as at 30 June 2019 (30 June 2018: nil) and the provision of the Services continues 
as at the date of this financial report. 

TRANSACTIONS WITH WESLEY LAWRENCE
During the year ended 30 June 2019, Healius contracted with Slick Azz Auto Detailing Pty Limited (Slick Azz), a company controlled 
by a child of Wesley Lawrence for provision of car wash services for the QML Pathology courier fleet. The contract is on ordinary 
arm’s length terms and was awarded following a tender process. Wesley Lawrence was not a member of the management line 
that awarded the contract. The fees for services rendered by Healius for FY 2019 $26,847 (FY 2018: $83,800). The expenses for these 
services were accounted for by Healius in the same way as expenses from other operational expenditure. As at 30 June 2019, 
$nil was payable to Slick Azz (30 June 2018: $16,054). The services ceased during FY 2019.

OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
From time to time, KMPs (and their personally-related entities) enter into transactions with entities in the Group, including the use 
or provision of services under normal customer, supplier or employee relationships. These transactions:
• 

occur within a normal employee, customer or supplier relationship on terms and conditions no more favourable than those which 
it is reasonable to expect the Group would have adopted if dealing with the KMP or their personally-related entity at arm’s 
length in the same circumstances;

•  do not have the potential to adversely affect decisions about the allocation of scarce resources made by users of the financial 

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E8.  Remuneration of auditor

Amounts received or due and receivable by auditor of financial statements 
Audit and other assurance services

Auditing and review of financial statements

Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services

Taxation services

Tax consulting

Other services

Due diligence

Advisory

Network firms of Ernst & Young Australia
Audit and other assurance services

Audit and review of financial statements of overseas entities

Network firms of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Australia
Audit and other assurance services

Audit and review of financial statements of overseas entities

Taxation services

Tax consulting

2019
$000

839

839

54

394

88

1,375

29

29

27

–

27

2018
$000

650

650

198

125

–

973

11

11

31 

10

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E9.  Adoption of new and revised standards
STANDARDS AFFECTING AMOUNTS REPORTED IN THE CURRENT PERIOD (AND/OR PRIOR PERIODS)
A number of amendments to AASBs issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) are mandatorily effective for 
an accounting period that begins on or after 1 July 2018 and are therefore relevant for the current year end. Details of the impact 
of adopting AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and AASB 9 Financial Instruments disclosed on pages 84 and 85. 
No other amendments have had a material impact on the disclosures or the amounts recognised in the Group’s consolidated 
financial statements. 

No other amendments have had a material impact on the disclosures or the amounts recognised in the Group’s consolidated 
financial statements.

STANDARDS ON ISSUE NOT YET ADOPTED
At the date of authorisation of the financial statements, a number of Standards and Interpretations were on issue but not yet 
effective for the Group. In the Directors’ opinion, the following Standard on issue but not yet effective, are most likely to impact 
the amounts reported by the Group in future financial periods:

STANDARD

AASB 16 Leases

EFFECTIVE FOR ANNUAL REPORTING 
PERIODS BEGINNING ON OR AFTER

TO BE INITIALLY APPLIED 
IN THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING

1 January 2019

30 June 2020

AASB 16 will remove the distinction between operating and finance leases resulting in almost all leases being recognised by lessees 
as a Right-of-Use Asset and a lease liability on the statement of financial position except for short-term leases and leases of low 
value assets. The income statement impact for leases currently classified as operating leases will be both to the classification of 
the expense (interest and depreciation rather than property rental expense) and timing of recognition (the overall expense for an 
individual contract will be higher in the earlier periods when the interest expense which is calculated on the outstanding liability is 
higher). 

The new Standard also provides enhanced guidance on identifying whether a contract contains a lease and includes enhanced 
disclosure requirements.

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for the year ended 30 June 2019

E9.  Adoption of new and revised standards  (continued)

Transition
The Group will initially apply the new standard using the modified retrospective approach, which requires no restatement 
of comparative information. 

The lease liability on initial adoption will be measured as the future lease payments under the various lease agreements 
discounted at the relevant incremental borrowing rate at the date of transition, being 1 July 2019.

In relation to the opening balance of Right-of-Use Assets the Group will apply the following approach:
• 

For the largest property leases the Right-of-Use Asset will be calculated as the present value of lease payments since the 
commencement of the lease using the discount rate applicable as at the date of transition based on the remaining lease 
term less cumulative straight-line depreciation and adjusted for any lease incentives received or receivable.
For all other leases the Right-of-Use Asset will be equivalent to the lease liability.

• 

Adjustments are also made for any accrued or prepaid rent and straight-line lease balances as at the date of transition. 
The Right-of-Use Asset balance will be adjusted for any onerous lease provisions as at the date of transition.

Estimated Financial Impact on Adoption
The Group has carried out a preliminary assessment of the initial impact on the Balance Sheet of the Group as at 1 July 2019 
on adoption of AASB 16. Based on the work performed, it is estimated that lease liabilities of approximately $1.2 billion and 
Right-of-Use Assets of approximately $1.1 billion will be recognised on adoption of AASB 16. The net impact to the Balance sheet on 
adoption, adjusted for deferred tax, will be recognised as an adjustment to accumulated losses as at 1 July 2019. 

The impact predominately relates to the Group’s leasing of property and imaging equipment.

E10.  Subsequent events
On 29 July 2019, the Group announced the departure of two senior executives, Malcolm Ashcroft (Chief Financial Officer) and 
Wesley Lawrence (CEO Pathology). Maxine Jaquet (the Chief Financial Officer) and John McKechnie (CEO Pathology) have been 
appointed as successors effective 19 August 2019. 

Other than these events there has not been any matter or circumstance that has arisen since the end of the financial year that has 
significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs 
on the Group in future financial years.

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Shareholder information

Number of shareholders

As at 1 August 2019, there were 622,742,479 fully paid ordinary shares held by 14,323 shareholders.

Distribution of ordinary shares as at 1 August 2019

NUMBER OF SHARES HELD

1–1,000

1,001–5,000

5,001–10,000

10,001–100,000

100,001–999,999,999

Total

874 shareholders hold less than a marketable parcel of shares.

Number of Rights holders

As at 1 August 2019, there were 13,056,608 Rights held by 146 persons.

Distribution of Rights as at 1 August 2019

NUMBER OF RIGHTS HELD

1–1,000

1,001–5,000

5,001–10,000

10,001–100,000

100,001–999,999,999

Total

Options 
There were no options on issue as at 1 August 2019.

Securities Exchange Listing

INDIVIDUALS

3,597

6,573

2,421

1,668

64

14,323

INDIVIDUALS

41

77

8

45

37

208

Healius Limited is a listed public company, incorporated and operating in Australia. The shares of Healius Limited are listed on the 
Australian Securities Exchange Limited (ASX) under the code “HLS”.

Voting Rights

Votes of members are governed by Healius’ Constitution. In summary, each member is entitled either personally or by proxy 
or attorney or representative, to be present at any general meeting of Healius and to vote on any resolution on a show of hands 
or upon a poll. Every member present in person, by proxy or attorney or representative, has one vote for every share held.

Healius fully paid ordinary shares carry voting rights of one vote per share. 

Healius options carry no voting rights.

Healius Rights carry no voting rights.

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Shareholder information

Top 20 shareholders as at 1 August 2019

RANK

NAME

SHARES

% OF SHARES

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited

Jangho Health Care Australia Pty Ltd and its related bodies corporate

National Nominees Limited

Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd

BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 

Argo Investments Limited

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 

Woodross Nominees Pty Ltd

RinRim Pty Limited

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited – GSCO ECA

Navigator Australia Ltd 

Charado Pty Ltd

Hubam Development Australia Pty Ltd

Nulis Nominees (Australia) Limited 

T Batsakis Pty Ltd

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 

Navigator Australia Ltd 

20.

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited

Total

Substantial shareholders as at 1 August 2019

NAME

Jangho Health Care Australia Ltd and its related bodies corporate

Dimensional Entities

171,879,061

102,216,325

99,096,666

72,476,971

49,414,807

11,633,372

10,307,750

4,606,768

2,652,761

2,637,183

2,155,584

1,669,966

1,242,335

1,135,488

1,095,000

1,040,639

1,020,865

943,059

936,883

866,462

27.60

16.41 

15.91

11.64

7.94

1.87

1.66

0.74

0.43

0.42

0.35

0.27

0.20

0.18

0.18

0.17

0.16

0.15

0.15

0.14

593,027,945

86.57

NUMBER OF FULLY 
PAID ORDINARY 
SHARES

99,096,444

34,260,039

% OF TOTAL ISSUED 
CAPITAL AS AT 
THE DATE OF EACH 
NOTICE

15.91

5.50

Information in the table above is as per the most recent substantial holder notices received by Healius as at 1 August 2019.

Auditor

Ernst & Young 
The EY Centre 
200 George Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000

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Financial calendar

2019

Half year results announcement

Record date for interim dividend

Interim dividend payable

Year end

Full year results announcement

Record date for final dividend

Final dividend payable

2020

Half year results announcement

Year end

Full year results announcement

15 February

18 March

26 March

30 June

16 August

30 August

27 September 

14 February

30 June

21 August

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Corporate information

Company’s Registered Office

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ST LEONARDS NSW 2065 
(02) 9432 9400

Company’s Principal Administrative Office
(and location of Register of Option Holders)

Level 6
203 Pacific Highway
ST LEONARDS NSW 2065 
(02) 9432 9400

Share Registry
(and location of Register of Rights Holders)

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Sydney Office: (02) 8234 5000
Investor Enquiries: 1300 855 080

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