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HRL Holdings Limited 
Appendix 4E 2016 Final Report 
Results for Announcement to the Market 

26 August 2016 

1. 

Company Details and Reporting Period 

Name of Entity:     

HRL Holdings Limited   

ABN: 

99 120 896 371 

Reporting Period:  

30 June 2016 

Previous Corresponding Period:       30 June 2015 

2. 

Results for Announcement to the Market   

$ 

Revenue from ordinary activities up 80% to:   

8,390,066 

Net profit for the period attributable to members up to:  

117,988 

No dividends were paid or payable during the period. 

Refer to pages 8 to 13 of the Financial Statements for the operational and financial review of the Entity. 

3. 

Statement of Comprehensive income with Notes to the Statement 

Refer to Page 29 of the 2016 Financial Statements and accompanying Notes. 

4. 

Balance Sheet with Notes to the Statement 

Refer to Page 30 of the 2016 Financial Statements and accompanying Notes. 

5. 

Statement of Cash Flows with Notes to the Statement 

Refer to Page 32 of the 2016 Financial Statements and accompanying Notes. 

6. 

Dividends 

No dividends were paid or payable during the period. 

7.   

Statement of Changes in Equity  

Refer to Page 31 of the 2016 Financial Statements and accompanying Notes. 

8.  

Net Tangible Assets per Security  

2016 

$0.006 

2015  

$0.012 

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9. 

Entities over which Control has been Gained or Lost during the Period. 

Refer to Page 66 of the 2016 Financial Statements. 

10. 

Associates and Joint Venture Entities 

Not applicable. 

11. 

Other Significant Information  

Not applicable. 

12. 

Accounting Standards used for Foreign Entities 

Not applicable. 

13. 

Commentary on the Results for the Period 

Refer to pages 8 to 13 of the Financial Statements for the operational and financial review of the Entity. 

14. 

Status of Audit 

The attached 2016 Financial Statements have been audited.    

15. 

Dispute or Qualifications if not yet audited 

Not applicable. 

16. 

Dispute or Qualifications if audited 

Not applicable. 

Paul Marshall 
Company Secretary 
26 August 2016 

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HRL HOLDINGS LIMITED 

ANNUAL REPORT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
30 June 2016 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Index  

CEO’s Letter 

Directors’ Report 

Remuneration Report 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Additional ASX Information 

Statement of Comprehensive Income 

Balance Sheet 

Statement of Changes in Equity 

Statement of Cash Flows 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

Directors’ Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

Corporate Information 

3 

5 

16 

26 

27 

29 

30 

31 

32 

33 

67 

68 

71 

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CEO’S LETTER 

Dear Shareholders, 

Your Directors and I have much pleasure in presenting the 2016 Annual Financial Statements for HRL Holdings. 

Introduction and the past year in review 

The 2015-16 financial year was the first full financial year for HRL as an environmental services business.  It has been 
an exciting year marked by both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.  The Group now operates from 9 locations 
across Australia and New Zealand.  

HRL has undertaken a detailed and tactical review of its operations over the past six months with a particular focus on: 

1. 

Integrating the acquired businesses and aligning both operating processes and culture; 

2.  Developing a high performing management team; 

3.  Expansion of services to create greater diversification of revenue sources; and 

4.  Building a sales/tender pipeline of works to capitalise on the national presence and expanded service offerings. 

Key milestones achieved throughout the year include: 

  Oct 2015 - Octief expands to Canberra through the acquisition of AAC Environmental 

 

 

Jan 2016 – HRL appoints Octief General Manager Todd Hastie to lead the Australian environmental business 

Feb 2016 – Precise completes acquisition of RJL & Associates, adding a Palmerston North office and a new service 
stream in methamphetamine property testing and work place drug and alcohol screening 

  Mar 2016 – Octief opens new branch in Perth 

  Apr 2016 – HRL appoints Precise General Manager Rod de Vries to lead the New Zealand environmental business 

  Apr 2016 – Precise opens new branch in Dunedin 

 

Jun 2016 – Precise opens new branch in Auckland and completes the rollout of drug testing and property screening 
services to all 5 New Zealand branches 

The core business of environmental services has grown substantially in the past year and is now characterised by: 

 

9 branch locations across Australian and New Zealand, including 6 accredited laboratories 

  Meth screening services now accounting for around 50% of the New Zealand revenue  

  New Zealand businesses contribute around 75% of the group revenues 

  Service capabilities of: 

o 

o 

o 

Hazardous  material  consulting  and  laboratory  services  (such  as  asbestos,  lead,  synthetic  mineral  fibres, 
chemical contamination and illegal clandestine laboratory investigations); 
Environmental  management  (such  as  contaminated  land  investigations,  water  quality,  dust  and  noise 
monitoring); and 
Training and technology solutions. 

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CEO’S LETTER 

Financial Result for FY2016 

Key financial headlines of the HRL Group’s 30 June 2016 results are: 

Jun-16 

Jun-15 

Increase 

$000's 

$000's 

$000's 

Revenues 

Underlying EBITDA 

Operating cash flows generated 1 

Net assets 

Undrawn loan facilities 

8,385 

1,075 

421 

6,684 

1,485 

4,670 

108 

(270) 

6,223 

- 

Statutory profit after income tax 

117 

(1,584) 

1 Excludes cash outflows associated with earn out/settlement payments and acquisition costs. 

3,715 

967 

691 

461 

1,485 

1,701 

Statutory profit before income tax for the trading entities (Octief and Precise) for FY16 was $1.493M.  HRL has deliberately 
created a corporate structure that can handle substantial future growth without further significant investment. 

Outlook for FY2017 

We expect market conditions to continue the current trends for the next financial year.  Australia has pockets of large 
HAMZAT projects and Octief is positioning itself to be ready to undertake these works.  The New Zealand market for 
HAZMAT services is still in its infancy and through the Precise brand we expect to continue to see exciting growth in this 
region. 

Octief and Precise have a focussed sales plan and are building a customer base of large asset owners/operators.  This 
customer focus ensures large initial projects of work convert into long term ongoing and sustainable works. 

The strategy for HRL is summarised into the following objectives: 

1. 

Increase  turnover  and  increase  profitability.  Our  Board  sees  this  as  critically  important  to  leverage  the  strong 
foundations put in place over the last 18 months and improve net profitability for shareholders.  Our goal to increase 
market share will be achieved through organic expansion (new contracts) and strategic acquisitions 

2. 

Increase depth of technical environmental service offerings.  Our Board is seeking acquisitions to grow our soil, air 
and water laboratory capabilities 

In closing, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Chairman and Board for their guidance over the past year and 
also to thank all of the HRL Group’s employees for their dedication and hard work. My thanks also to you, our shareholders 
for your ongoing support in FY16. I look forward to keeping you updated on our progress in FY17 and the transformation 
of HRL to one of Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading environmental services groups. 

Steven Dabelstein 
CEO 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

DIRECTORS' REPORT  

Your Directors present their report on the Consolidated Entity consisting of HRL Holdings Limited (“HRL” or “Company”) 
and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2016. 

DIRECTORS  

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

Name 

Kevin Maloney 

Darren Anderson 

Mark Elliott 

John Taylor 

Position 

Period of Directorship 

Non-Executive Chairman 

Appointed 15 September 2014 

Executive Director  

Appointed 15 September 2014 

Non-Executive Director 

Appointed 11 August 2006 

Non-Executive Director 

Appointed 25 November 2014 

Frederick Kempson 

Alternate Non-Executive Director 

Appointed 15 September 2014 

Kevin Maloney 
Non-Executive Chairman 

Mr Kevin Maloney is the founder and Chairman of the Australian investment entity Tulla Group and has built an extensive 
career in retail banking, finance and resources. 

One of Kevin's many career highlights was as founder and Executive Chairman of The MAC Services Group (The MAC), 
which was sold to Oil States International in 2010 for $651 million. Kevin was heavily involved in all stages of The MAC’s 
growth, including its move into mining services accommodation in 1996. 

Kevin has been involved with numerous public companies as both an executive and director. After spending 20 years 
with ANZ Bank, Kevin joined Elders Resources Finance Limited in 1981, progressing to Chief Executive Officer before 
moving on to his own business enterprises. 

Kevin is currently the Chairman of ASX listed Altona Mining Limited and Integrated Holdings Group Pty Ltd which is the 
parent company for software vendor OCTFOLIO™ Pty Ltd and previously, the holding company of environmental services 
group OCTIEF. 

Mr Maloney is currently a director of the following other ASX listed company:  

 

Altona Mining Limited (appointed July 2009) 

Darren Anderson 
Executive Director 

Mr Darren Anderson was formerly the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Diversified Mining Services Ltd, 
an unlisted public company that at its peak in mid-2012 had consolidated revenue in excess of $200 million and 850 
personnel. 

Previous  career  highlights  include  15  years  spent  as  founder  and  Executive  Director  of  the  Anderson  Group  of 
Companies, which grew from a single person operation in Mackay to a company with in excess of 300 employees and 
12 operating divisions across both Queensland and New South Wales that serviced the Australian and international coal 
industries. 

Darren is the Executive Director of Integrated Holdings Group Pty Ltd which is the parent company for software vendor 
OCTFOLIO™ Pty Ltd.  

He has not been a Director of any other Australian listed company in the last three years. 

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Mark Elliott 
Non-Executive Director 

Dip App Geol., PhD, FAICD, FAusIMM(CP), FSEG 

Dr Elliott is a Chartered Professional (CP) geologist with over 40 years’ experience in economic geology, exploration, 
mining,  project  development  and  corporate  management.  He  has  extensive  experience  in  managing  companies  and 
exploration/mining operations in a wide range of commodities including energy.  

He has a diploma in Applied Geology from the Ballarat School of Mines and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the 
University of New South Wales. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australasian Institute of 
Mining and Metallurgy and Society of Economic Geologists. 

Dr Elliott is currently a director of the following other ASX listed company: 

  Nexus Minerals Ltd (Oct 2006 – present) 

John Taylor 
Non-Executive Director 

LLB, Grad Dip ACG 

Mr Taylor is the founding partner of Taylors Solicitors, Mackay, a Senior Counsellor of the Queensland Law Society and 
has over 30 years’ experience in commercial and property transactions and litigation. 

John Taylor was, from 2006 and 2010, a director of ASX listed The MAC Services Group Limited, where he was Chair of 
the Remuneration and Nomination Committee and a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee. He is also 
a former Chair of the Mackay Port Authority and a Board member of Tourism Mackay and Mackay Regional Economic 
Bureau. 

He has not been a Director of any other Australian listed company in the last three years. 

Frederick Kempson 
Alternate Non-Executive Director 

BComm 

Fred  Kempson  brings  a  wealth  of  experience  to  the  Board  of  Directors  from  the  highly-specialised  spectrum  of 
international investment banking and corporate governance. 

Fred  has  held  a  range  of  senior  executive  positions  within  the  international  investment  banking  arena  including  a 
significant period as Managing Director of ANZ’s investment bank AIFC Limited, and Vice President of Security Pacific 
Limited. 

During his time as Vice President of Security Pacific Bank, in 1992 the bank merged with San Francisco-based Bank 
America (now called Bank of America), in a deal that was at the time one of the largest bank mergers in history. 

Fred  is  currently  also  Managing  Director  of  Kempson  Capital,  Chairman  of  Simple  Trade  and  holds  a  Bachelor  of 
Commerce from the University of New South Wales. 

Mr Kempson was a director of the following other ASX listed company: 

  Victor Group Holdings (Jan 2014 – July 2015) 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

DIRECTOR INTERESTS IN THE SHARES AND OPTIONS OF THE CONSOLIDATED ENTITY 

As at the date of this report, the interests of the Directors in the shares and options of HRL Holdings Limited are shown 
in the table below: 

Director 

Kevin Maloney 

Darren Anderson 

Mark Elliott 

John Taylor 

Frederick Kempson 

Fully Paid Ordinary 
Shares 
47,459,491 

16,589,064 

2,848,634 

923,077 

- 

MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS 

The following table sets out the number of meetings of the Company’s Directors held during the year ended 30 June 2016 
and the number of meetings attended by each Director.   

Kevin Maloney 

Darren Anderson 

Mark Elliott 

John Taylor 

Frederick Kempson 

Meetings attended 

Eligible to attend 

6 

6 

6 

6 

5 

6 

6 

6 

6 

6 

There are no committees of directors.  All relevant matters are considered by the Board. 

SENIOR MANAGEMENT 

Paul Marshall  
Company Secretary 

LLB, ACA 

Mr Marshall holds a Bachelor of Law degree, a post Graduate Diploma in Accounting and is a Chartered Accountant.  He 
has more than thirty years’ experience initially with Ernst & Young and subsequently twenty years spent in commercial 
roles as Company Secretary and CFO for a number of listed and unlisted companies mainly in the resources sector.  He 
has  extensive  experience  in  all  aspects  of  company  financial  reporting,  corporate  regulatory  and  governance  areas, 
business  acquisition  and  disposal  due  diligence,  capital  raising  and  company  listings  and  company  secretarial 
responsibilities. 

Steven Dabelstein 
Chief Executive Officer 

BComm, CPA 

Mr Dabelstein has a strong financial and operational background in various roles, including most recently as General 
Manager Commercial and QLD Mining/Maintenance Services with Diversified Mining Services Limited. 

Mr Dabelstein’s experience includes public practice accounting, manufacturing, service and the construction industries. 
Previous  roles  have  provided  exposure  to  large-scale  international  businesses  reporting  through  and  working  with 
companies in the US, Asia and Europe. 

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Michael Harvey 
Chief Finance Officer 

BBus, B AppSci, Grad Dip ICAA, Grad Dip CSA, CA, GAIA 

Mr  Harvey  is  a  Chartered  Accountant  and  Chartered  Secretary.  Mr  Harvey  holds  Bachelor  degrees  in  Business  and 
Property Economics and post Graduate Diplomas in Accounting and Corporate Governance. 

He has more than 15 years in the accountancy profession in Australia, having worked for PKF for eight years in audit, 
and subsequently over five years in commercial roles as financial controller for a number of listed companies mainly in 
the  property  and  resources  sector.  Mr  Harvey  has  experience  in  all  aspects  of  company  financial  reporting,  internal 
control,  corporate  regulatory  and  governance  areas,  business  acquisition  and  disposal,  due  diligence,  and  company 
secretarial responsibilities. 

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 

The  principal  operating  activities  of  the  Group  are  property  contamination  testing,  environmental  consulting  and 
hazardous  materials  analytical  laboratory  business  with  offices  and  laboratory  facilities  across  Australia  and  New 
Zealand.  

The  Group  offers  services  including  industrial  hygiene,  asbestos  and  hazardous  materials  management,  property 
contamination testing, work place drug testing, environmental services (air, water and soil including contaminated land), 
building contamination assessment, and specialised NATA/IANZ - accredited laboratory analysis and on-site testing and 
monitoring. 

Geothermal exploration projects have been placed on care and maintenance while the Company evaluates the best way 
to develop the projects held. 

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND PERFORMANCE 

The Company’s operations are subject to environmental regulations in relation to its consulting and laboratory activities. 
The Directors are not aware of any breaches during the period covered by this report. 

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS 

Over the last year HRL Holdings Limited has continued to focus on growing its operations. The Company has achieved 
a number of key milestones: 

 

 
 

 

New business acquisitions with the completion of the AAC purchase in September 2015 and the RJL purchase in 
March 2016; 
Geographic expansion with new branches opened in Canberra, Perth, Dunedin, Palmerston North and Auckland; 
Expanded service offerings with the Group adding property contamination, workplace drug testing and additional 
HAZMAT field testing capabilities during the year; and 
Major contract awarded in New Zealand by the Southern District Health Board. 

Below are the key highlights: 

Acquisition of AAC Environmental Pty Ltd 

On  30  September  2015,  HRL  completed  the  acquisition  of  AAC  Environmental  Pty  Ltd  (AAC).    The  AAC  acquisition 
underpins HRL’s strategic expansion into the attractive Australian Capital Territory (ACT) market.   

AAC commenced operations in 2004 and has been providing environmental services, with a particular focus on asbestos, 
to the ACT and surrounding markets for many years.  AAC is a NATA accredited asbestos laboratory. 

The ACT is currently the asbestos hotspot for the Australian market.  The well-publicised loose-fill asbestos insulation 
“Mr Fluffy” demolition program has now commenced.  The ACT Government is buying Mr Fluffy homes from owners for 
the purpose of demolition and re-build.  

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

Under the $1bn program, every demolition must go through the following stages: 

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 

Asbestos removal under friable conditions with air monitoring; 
Visual and air monitoring clearance post removal; 
Demolition of home with air monitoring; 
Visual and air monitoring clearance post demolition; and 
Soil testing. 

AAC provide all of the above monitoring, testing and clearance services and are actively involved in the tendering process. 

In addition to Mr Fluffy, AAC has identified a number of other significant opportunities in and around the ACT region. 

AAC was subsequently renamed to OCTIEF ACT Pty Ltd during the period. 

Acquisition of the RJL & Associates Business 

On 1 March 2016, HRL completed the acquisition of the RJL & Associates business (RJL).  RJL are specialists in property 
contamination testing and work place drug testing.  This acquisition allowed Precise to accelerate its expansion plans 
into these new service lines.  Precise staff have now been crossed trained in the new disciplines.  

Property Contamination Testing 

Clandestine Methamphetamine Laboratories or “Clan Meth Labs” are a growing problem in New Zealand.  With only a 
fraction of Clan Meth Labs discovered by authorities, the vast majority may be left undetected for years posing significant 
health risks to current and future tenants.  Contamination is not just limited to Clan Meth Labs. Heavy methamphetamine 
(Meth) consumption and distribution can contaminate premises to a similar level. 

Methamphetamine can contaminate a variety of surfaces, furnishings, insulation and drainage systems. Contaminants 
pose significant health hazards to people and animals exposed to them.   

To mitigate this risk, the New Zealand Government has introduced legislation that places an obligation on landlords to 
provide a property to a tenant in a reasonable state of cleanliness.  If landlords rent out a property that is contaminated 
by Meth, they are breaching their obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, as well as other legislation such 
as the Building Act and the Health Act.  This legislation has created substantial demand for pre-tenancy testing for Meth. 
Depending on initial indications of contamination, more rigorous follow up testing and/or remediation procedures may be 
required. 

Precise branches now offer a range of Property Contamination Testing services including: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screen testing of properties for Meth contamination; 

IANZ accredited laboratory analysis; 

Review by independent (BSc) scientific consultant; 

Pre and post remediation examinations and advice on health risks; 

Reports to Landlords, Councils and Insurance companies; and 

Other services include testing for precursors, volatile organic compounds, soil testing, heavy metals, and mould. 

Work Place Drug Testing 

Similar to Australia, New Zealand employers have a responsibility under the Health and Safety regulations to take all 
practicable  steps  to  make  the  workplace  safe  for  employees  and  people  in  and  around  the  workplace.  An  employee 
impaired by alcohol or drugs is defined as a hazard. 

Precise offer employers urine and oral testing solutions.  Precise’s growing geographic footprint will allow services to be 
provided across New Zealand – a key factor for employers with a nationwide presence. 

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Geographic expansion 

During the year HRL expanded its regional presence with the opening of 5 new branches.  In addition to the Canberra 
and Palmerston North branches which were acquired as part of the AAC and RJL transactions, the Group green fielded 
a further 3 branches in Perth, Dunedin and Auckland. 

Perth 

OCTIEF, the Australian operational brand, has opened a branch office in Belmont, located approximately 10km from the 
Perth CBD.  Services offered out of Perth will include: 

 
 
 
 
 

Asbestos laboratory sample analysis; 
Asbestos in soil laboratory analysis; 
Contaminated land consultancy; 
Air and dust monitoring; and 
Building hazardous materials surveys. 

OCTIEF  has  been  recently  appointed  to  a  panel  of  preferred  suppliers  by  the  Western  Australian  Governments 
Department of Finance – Building Management and Works.  OCTIEF is developing relationships with other government 
departments and large commercial organisations across Western Australia. 

Dunedin 

Precise  has  now  opened  a  branch  office  in  Dunedin.    Dunedin  is  the  second-largest  city  in  the  South  Island  of  New 
Zealand, and the principal city of the Otago Region.   

Dunedin and the surrounding regions are home to a large number of educational and government organisations – a key 
customer segment for Precise.  Precise had already been servicing a number of these organisations from the Christchurch 
branch. Work volumes and client demand reached sufficient volume to establish a permanent presence in the region.   

This local presence is important to clients and allows Precise to become the leading service provider in the region. 

Auckland 

In early July Precise opened a new branch which expand operations into Auckland, New Zealand.  Located in Penrose, 
10km from the Auckland CBD, the branch offers clients a convenient location approximately half way between the city 
and the airport in a light industrial/commercial precinct. 

The Auckland market is the largest market in New Zealand for Precise’s major service offerings of asbestos and property 
contamination testing. It is also home to New Zealand’s largest corporate, educational and government organisations – 
the  key  target  customer  segments  for  Precise.    Precise  already  has  established  relationships  with  number  of  these 
organisations from its existing operations elsewhere in New Zealand.  

Despite its infancy, the Auckland branch has been very busy since opening.  Works performed to date have been a mix 
of  asbestos  hygiene  works  and  property  contamination  testing.    Initial  meetings  with  both  existing  and  target  clients 
indicate  significant  additional  client  demand.    Precise  has  recently  recruited  additional  technical  staff  to  expand  the 
Auckland team. 

The Auckland branch was initially planned to operate as a field office and currently does not include laboratory facilities, 
however with such a positive initial response from clients Precise is now considering the business case of setting up a 
laboratory. 

Southern District Health Board Contract 

Precise was awarded a significant contract by the Southern District Health Board (Southern DHB) to carry out asbestos 
surveys across its extensive property portfolio. 

Southern DHB is the Government-funded organisation responsible for most publicly funded primary health and hospital 
services in the Southland and Otago regions of New Zealand.  Southern DHB is responsible for planning, funding and 
providing health and disability services to Invercargill City, Queenstown - Lakes District, Gore, rural Southland, Clutha, 
Central Otago, Maniototo, Waitaki District and Dunedin City. 

Precise will conduct surveys across Southern DHB’s assets.  Laboratory sample analysis will also be undertaken to keep 
the entire process in-house, ensuring both quality and efficient turnaround times. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

The contract is expected to be completed over a 3 year period and will be serviced out of the recently opened branch 
office in Dunedin.   

This contract, following on from the successful Chorus project, demonstrates HRL’s ability to win large scale competitive 
contracts, by consistently delivering safely executed projects, on time and to budget which add value to our clients. 

Trading Review 

New Zealand 

Activity in New Zealand continues to be very strong, with New Zealand operations now accounting for approximately 65% 
of the group’s revenue.  

OCTIEF Limited (NZ) completed the first round of major survey works for Chorus New Zealand Limited (Chorus) assets 
across both the North and South Islands of New Zealand.  OCTIEF Limited (NZ) surveyed over 800 assets which provided 
an excellent source of revenue. The first round of these survey works  were completed in March 2016.   

Precise  continues  its  strong  performance  with  revenues  growing  substantially  over  the  last  year.    Precise  secured  a 
number of quality clients during the year including the Southern District Health Board, Kiwi Rail, Victoria University, Vero 
Insurance  and  Housing  New  Zealand  Corporation.    Precise  has  a  very  strong  tender  pipeline  of  opportunities  with 
government agencies, education facilities, councils, and large commercial clients. 

The Christchurch earthquake recovery program has now begun to transition to its next phase and Precise saw a drop off 
in laboratory testing in its Christchurch branch in the second half of the year.  This was not unexpected and Precise began 
the  process  of  regional  and  service  diversification  earlier  in  the  financial  year.  New  Zealand  revenues  are  now 
substantially more diversified across all the branches and across all service offerings.   

Complementing the Christchurch, Wellington and Palmerston North branches (acquired as part of the RJL purchase), 
Precise also opened branches in Dunedin in April and Auckland in early July.  The Dunedin branch was opened on the 
back of work volumes and client demand which had reached sufficient volume to justify a permanent presence in the 
region.    The Auckland branch, despite being in its infancy, is already generating solid revenues and once fully operational 
should be a major contributor the Group. 

The integration of the recently acquired RJL & Associates Limited (RJL) business into its Precise brand is now complete.  
The RJL acquisition has allowed Precise to accelerate its expansion into property contamination testing and work place 
drug testing.  Existing Precise staff have been crossed trained in the new disciplines and each New Zealand branch is 
now conducting property contamination testing and work place drug testing services.  Activity in this area has been very 
strong with substantial revenue growth resulting from the new geographic coverage and increased volumes. 

HRL  has  been  closely  following  the  recent  introduction  of  the  New  Zealand  Asbestos  Regulations  to  accompany  the 
Health and Safety Reform Bill.  The regulations are modelled around the Australian legislation and will drive a higher level 
of demand for Precise services throughout New Zealand as businesses need to ensure compliance in areas such as 
asbestos registers, management plans, IANZ accredited laboratory testing and air monitoring during asbestos removal 
activities.   

Australia 

A significant portion of OCTIEF’s revenue has traditionally been derived from asbestos auditing of Queensland public 
sector assets.  Ongoing government inactivity at both a state and federal level has had a negative impact on OCTIEF 
performance in FY16.  With the federal election now resolved, OCTIEF is actively engaging with both government and 
lead contractors to provide its services on new infrastructure projects and upgrades.   OCTIEF expanded its environmental 
engineering/scientific  team  during  the  year  and  this  service  line  demonstrated  pleasing  growth.    OCTIEF  is  currently 
tendering and negotiating for major contracts across Australia. The business focus remains on HAZMAT compliance for 
major corporate clients and government agencies at all levels of government.   

Despite its modest size and limited market, the Northern Territory branch experienced a strong year of activity.  Primary 
sources of revenue included a major soil remediation project and substantial field monitoring works across a number of 
public sector assets including asbestos audits of hospitals. 

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After its acquisition in October, the ACT branch suffered a setback when the vendor and operations manager resigned in 
February.  There was a delay in hiring ACT based staff until Q4, which impacted operational capabilities in the second 
half of the year.  OCTIEF have now recruited suitably qualified and experienced staff to run this branch and we are now 
seeing orders and revenue increasing.  The executive team are also committed to re-establishing market presence in the 
region  by  re-engaging  with  both  existing  client  and  new  leads.    The  ACT  market  remains  very  active  and  with  the 
necessary restructuring now completed, we anticipate good returns over the medium term. 

As part of its strategy, HRL will continue to aggressively target government and large corporate based projects in both 
Australia and New Zealand as they: 

  are typically longer term; 

  demand the higher levels of service and reporting that the HRL Group are known for; 

  are of a scale that smaller “cut price” operators cannot service; and 

  provide consistent revenue in an industry which has volatile demand from the private sector. 

FINANCIAL REVIEW 

Key financial headlines of the HRL Group’s 30 June 2016 results are: 

  Statutory profit after tax of $117,988 

  Underlying profit after tax of $587,854 1 

  Revenues of $8,390,066 

  Net assets of $6,684,334 

1  Underlying profit reflects statutory profit as adjusted to reflect the Directors’ assessment of the result for the ongoing business activities of the Group, in 
accordance with AICD/Finsia principles of recording underlying profit. Underlying profit has not been audited. 

The following table summarises key reconciling items between the Group’s statutory profit and underlying profit after tax: 

Underlying EBITDA 

Operating depreciation and amortization 

Interest expense 

Operating tax 

Underlying profit after tax 

Non-operating adjustments (tax effected) 
Acquisition related expenses 
Listing expense arising on deemed acquisition 

Amortisation of intangible assets arising from acquisitions 

Precise Earn-out and AAC Settlement 

Initial recognition of tax losses 

June 2016 

June 2015 

$ 

$ 

1,074,645 

(179,386) 

(81,719) 

(225,686) 

587,854 

(64,757) 
- 

(235,818) 

(169,291) 

- 

107,782 

(80,153) 

(1,953) 

4,014 

29,690 

(187,851) 
(1,252,455) 

(247,237) 

(39,725) 

113,823 

Statutory profit/(loss) after income tax 

117,988 

(1,583,755) 

In the opinion of the Directors, the Group’s underlying profit reflects the results generated from ongoing operating activities 
and  is  calculated  in  accordance  with  AICD/Finsia  principles.  The  non-operating  adjustments  outlined  above  are 
considered to be non-cash or non-recurring in nature. These items are included in the Group’s consolidated statutory 
result but excluded from the underlying result. 

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Comparison with the Prior Period 

Underlying profit after tax for the year increased by $558,164 compared with the prior period.  The key reasons for the 
movement were: 

 

 

The inclusion of the results of Precise Consulting for the full year in FY16 (3 months in FY16); 

The additional revenue and profit resulting from the acquisition of the RJL business from 1 April  2016; 

  Subdued activity in Queensland and ACT as described in the Review of Operations above; 

  Additional  employee,  administration  and  corporate  costs  reflecting  the  increase  from  4  branches  in  FY15  to  9 

branches in FY16. 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS 

There following significant changes occurred during the year: 

  Acquisition of the Australian based environmental consulting and laboratory services business AAC Environmental 

Pty Ltd (October 2015); 

  Acquisition of the New Zealand based property contamination and work place drug testing services business RJL 

and Associates (March 2016); and 

  Opening of 3 new branches (in addition to the Canberra and Palmerston North branches acquired as part of the 

AAC and RJL transactions) in Dunedin, Perth and Auckland; 

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND FUTURE OPERATIONS 

During FY2017, the Group will continue to focus on growing both the OCTIEF and Precise Consulting businesses through:   

Focussed business development plans to target new customers and protect the existing customer base; 

 
  Utilising new equipment and software platforms to improved efficiencies and margins; 
  Promotion of new property contamination service lines in the Australian market; 
  Geographical expansion into new markets when justified; and 
  Capitalise when possible on the introduction of new regulations surrounding the HAZMAT sector. 

In  addition,  the  Group  will  continue  to  evaluate  acquisition  opportunities  of  high  quality  businesses  both  within  the 
environmental services sector and across other complimentary industries. 

INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICERS OR AUDITOR 

Each  of  the  Directors  and  the  Secretary  of  the  Company  has  entered  into  a  Deed  with  the  Company  whereby  the 
Company  has  provided  certain  contractual  rights  of  access  to  books  and  records  of  the  Company  and  certain 
indemnification to those Directors and Secretary. 

The Company has insured all of the Directors of HRL Holdings Limited. The contract of insurance prohibits the disclosure 
of  the nature of the  liabilities covered and amount of the premium paid.  The Corporations Act  2001 does not require 
disclosure of the information in these circumstances. 

The Company has not indemnified its auditor. 

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY 

No person has applied for leave of Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or intervene in any proceedings 
to which the Company is a party for the purposes of taking responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or any part of 
those proceedings. The Company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year. 

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SHARE OPTIONS 

 Details of options issued, exercised and expired during the financial year are set out below: 

Expiry Date 

30 November 2015 

Exercise 
Price 
$0.52 

1 July 
2015 
1,615,385 

Movements  

Issued 

Exercised 

Expired 

30 June 
2016 

- 

- 

(1,615,385) 

- 

AFTER BALANCE DATE EVENTS 

There have been no other events since 30 June 2016 that impact upon the financial report. 

REMUNERATION REPORT 

The  Remuneration Report set out on  pages  16  to 25 provides details  of the remuneration and  equity  holdings of the 
Directors and Key Management Personnel, including details of equity instruments issued or exercised during the financial 
year, or outstanding at the date of this report, and forms part of the Directors’ Report. 

DIVIDENDS 

No dividends were paid or declared during the financial year. 

NON-AUDIT SERVICES 

The  Company  may  decide  to  employ  the  auditor  on  assignments  additional  to  their  statutory  audit  duties  where  the 
auditor's expertise and experience  with the Company and/or the Group are important. Details of the amounts paid or 
payable to the auditor (BDO Audit Pty Ltd and its associated entities) for non-audit services provided during the year are 
set out below. 

The Board of Directors has considered the position and, in accordance with advice received from the Audit Committee, 
is  satisfied  that  the  provision  of  the  non-audit  services  is  compatible  with  the  general  standard  of  independence  for 
auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services by the 
auditor, as set out below, did not compromise the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for 
the following reasons: 

 

 

all non-audit services have been reviewed by the audit committee to ensure they do not impact the impartiality 
and objectivity of the auditor 
none of the services undermines the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 
Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants. 

During the year, the following fees were paid or payable for non-audit services provided by the auditor of the parent entity, 
its related practices and non-related audit firms: 

Taxation services 

$2,500 

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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

The Auditor’s Independence Declaration on page 26 forms part of the Directors’ Report. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the board of directors of HRL Holdings. 

Darren Anderson 
Director 
Brisbane, 26 August 2016 

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REMUNERATION REPORT - AUDITED 

This report details the nature and amount of remuneration for Directors and Key Management Personnel of the Company. 

Remuneration Policy 

The performance of the Company depends upon the quality of its Directors and Executives.  To prosper, the Company 
must attract, motivate and retain highly skilled Directors and Executives. 

Remuneration Committee 

The Board does not have Remuneration or Nomination Committees.  The full Board is responsible for determining and 
reviewing compensation arrangements for the Directors and the Executive team.  

The Board assesses the appropriateness of the nature and amount of emoluments of such officers on a periodic basis 
by  reference  to  relevant  employment  market  conditions  with  the  overall  objective  of  ensuring  maximum  stakeholder 
benefit from the retention of a high quality Board and Executive team.  

Officers are given the opportunity to receive their base emoluments in a variety of forms including cash and fringe benefits. 
It is intended that the manner of payments chosen will be optimal for the recipient without creating undue cost for the 
company.  

Remuneration structure 

It is the  Company’s  objective to  provide  maximum stakeholder  benefit  from  the  retention  of a  high  quality  Board  and 
Executive team by remunerating Directors and other Key Management Personnel fairly and appropriately with reference 
to relevant employment market conditions.  

To assist in achieving this objective, the Board considers the nature and amount of Executive Directors’ and Officers’ 
emoluments  alongside  the  company’s  financial  and  operational  performance.    The  expected  outcomes  of  the 
remuneration structure are the retention and motivation of key Executives, the attraction of quality management to the 
Company and performance incentives which allow Executives to share the rewards of the success of the company. 

In  accordance  with  best  practice  corporate  governance,  the  structure  of  Executive  and  Non-Executive  Director 
remuneration is separate and distinct. 

Non-Executive Director Remuneration 

The Board seeks to set aggregate remuneration at a level which provides the company with the ability to attract and retain 
Directors of the highest caliber, whilst incurring a cost which is acceptable to shareholders. 

The Constitution of HRL Holdings Limited and the ASX Listing Rules specify that the Non-Executive Directors are entitled 
to remuneration as determined by the Company in a General Meeting to be apportioned among them in such manner as 
the Directors agree and, in default of agreement, equally. The maximum aggregate remuneration currently approved by 
shareholders for Directors’ fees is for a total of $250,000 per annum.  

If a Non-Executive Director performs extra services, which in the opinion of the Directors are outside the scope of the 
ordinary duties of the Director, the company may remunerate that Director by payment of a fixed sum determined by the 
Directors in addition to or instead of the remuneration referred to above.  Non-Executive Directors are entitled to be paid 
travel  and  other  expenses  properly  incurred  by  them  in  attending  Directors  or  General  Meetings  of  the  Company  or 
otherwise in connection with the business of the Company. 

The remuneration of Non-Executive Directors for the year ended 30 June 2016 is detailed in this Remuneration Report. 

Executive Directors and Senior Management Remuneration 

The  Company  aims  to  reward  Executive  Directors  and  Senior  Management  with  a  level  and  mix  of  remuneration 
commensurate with their position and responsibilities within the company and so as to: 

  reward  Executives  for  Company  and  individual  performance  against  targets  set  by  reference  to  appropriate 

benchmarks; 

  align the interests of Executives with those of shareholders; 
  link reward with the strategic goals and performance of the Company; and 
  ensure total remuneration is competitive by market standards. 

The remuneration of the Executive Directors and Senior Management may from time to time be fixed by the Board.  As 
noted above, the Board’s policy is to align Executive objectives with shareholder and business objectives by providing a 
fixed remuneration component and offering long-term incentives.  The level of fixed remuneration is set so as to provide 

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a base level of remuneration which is both appropriate to the position and is competitive in the market.  Fixed remuneration 
is reviewed annually by the Board, and the process consists of a review of company wide and individual performance, 
relevant comparative remuneration in the market and internal, and where appropriate, external advice on policies and 
practices.   

In relation to the payment of bonuses, options and other incentive payments, discretion is exercised by the Board, having 
regard to the overall performance of the Company and the performance of the individual during the year. 

The remuneration of the Executive Directors and Senior Management for the period ended 30 June 2016 is detailed in 
this Remuneration Report. 

Employment contracts 

It is the Board’s policy that employment agreements are entered into with all Directors, Executives and employees. The 
current  employment  agreement  with  the  Executive  Director  and  CEO  has  a  three  month  notice  period.  All  other 
employment  agreements  have  one  month  (or  less)  notice  periods.  No  current  employment  contracts  contain  early 
termination  clauses.    All  Non-Executive  Directors  have  contracts  of  employment.    None  of  these  contracts  have 
termination benefits. 

Non-Executive Chairman Arrangements 

The Company entered into a service arrangement with Mr Kevin Maloney as Non-Executive Chairman of the Company 
commencing from 15 September 2014.  The key terms of the arrangement are: 

  Ongoing contract – no fixed term; 

  Fee of $75,000 per annum; 

  No notice period. 

Non-Executive Director Arrangements 

The Company entered into a service arrangement with Dr Mark Elliott and Mr John Taylor as Non-Executive Directors of 
the  Company  commencing  from  15  September  2014  and  25  November  2014  respectively.    The  key  terms  of  the 
arrangement are: 

  Ongoing contract – no fixed term; 

  Fee of $40,000 per annum; 

  No notice period. 

Executive Director Arrangements 

The  Company  entered  into  an  employment  contract  with  Mr  Darren  Anderson  as  Executive  Director  of  the  Company 
commencing from 15 September 2014.  The key terms of the contract are: 

  Ongoing contract – no fixed term; 

  Salary of $250,000 per annum, inclusive of statutory superannuation contributions; 

  6 weeks annual leave; 

  80% reimbursement of the lease costs of a motor vehicle; 

  Annual bonus at the Board’s discretion. 

  3 month notice period. 

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Chief Executive Officer Arrangements 

The Company entered into an employment contract with Mr Steven Dabelstein as Chief Executive Officer of the Company 
commencing from 1 January 2015.  The key terms of the contract are: 

  Ongoing contract – no fixed term; 

  Salary of $250,000 per annum, inclusive of statutory superannuation contributions; 

  4 weeks annual leave; 

  Use of a company motor vehicle; 

  Annual bonus at the Board’s discretion. 

  3 month notice period. 

Chief Finance Officer Arrangements 

The  Company  entered  into  a  part  time  employment  contract  with  Mr  Michael  Harvey  as  Chief  Finance  Officer  of  the 
Company commencing from 1 September 2015.  The key terms of the arrangement are: 

  Ongoing contract – no fixed term; 

  Fee of $80,000 per annum, inclusive of statutory superannuation contributions; 

  4 weeks annual leave; 

  3 month notice period. 

Company Secretary Arrangements 

The  Company  entered  into  a  service  arrangement  with  Mr  Paul  Marshall  as  Company  Secretary  of  the  Company 
commencing from 15 September 2014.  The key terms of the arrangement are: 

  Ongoing contract – no fixed term; 

  Fee of $52,000 per annum, inclusive of statutory superannuation contributions; 

  One month notice period. 

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Details of Directors and other Key Management – HRL Holdings Limited 

Name 

Directors 

Kevin Maloney 

Darren Anderson 

Mark Elliott 

John Taylor 

Position 

Period of Service 

Non-Executive Chairman 

Appointed 15 September 2014 

Executive Director  

Appointed 15 September 2014 

Non-Executive Director 

Appointed 11 August 2006 

Non-Executive Director 

Appointed 25 November 2014 

Frederick Kempson 

Alternate Non-Executive Director 

Appointed 15 September 2014 

Key Management 

Steven Dabelstein 

Michael Harvey 

Paul Marshall 

Chief Executive Officer 

Appointed 1 January 2015 

Chief Finance Officer 

Company Secretary 

Appointed 15 September 2014 

Appointed 2 July 2007 

Details of Directors and other Key Management – OCTIEF PTY LTD 
(for the period 15 May 2013 to 15 September 2014) 

Name 

Directors 

Kevin Maloney 

Darren Anderson 

Position 

Period of Service 

Non-Executive Director 

Appointed 15 May 2013 

Executive Director  

Appointed 15 May 2013 

Mr Kevin Maloney and Mr Darren Anderson did not receive any remuneration from OCTIEF Pty Ltd for both: 

  The period 15 May 2013 to 30 June 2014; and 

  The period 1 July 2014 to 15 September 2015. 

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Remuneration of Directors and other Key Management Personnel – 2016  

Short Term 
Benefits 

Long Term 
Benefits 

Post Employment 
Benefits 

Equity based 
Benefits 

Salary/ Director 
fees 

Consulting  
fees 

Non-
monetary 
benefits 

Leave  
benefits 

Superannuation 

Options 

Total 

Performance 
Related % 

% of bonus 
forfeited 

Directors 

Kevin Maloney  

Darren Anderson  

Mark Elliott  

John Taylor  

Alternate Director 

Frederick Kempson  

Key Management 

Steven Dabelstein  

Michael Harvey  

Paul Marshall  

43,668 

228,417 

40,000 

40,000 

- 

- 

5,850 

- 

- 

17,150 

230,692 

71,833 

52,000 

706,610 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

28,895 

(5,769) 

31,332 

21,583 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(8,017) 

2,665 

- 

- 

- 

- 

19,308 

5,784 

- 

78,007 

There were no termination benefits paid or accrued for the year ended 30 June 2016. 

23,000 

28,895 

(11,121) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

75,000 

273,126 

45,850 

40,000 

17,150 

241,983 

80,282 

52,000 

825,391 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

100% 

- 

- 

- 

100% 

- 

- 

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Remuneration of Directors and other Key Management Personnel – 2015  

OCTIEF Pty Ltd - No remuneration was paid to key management personnel of OCTIEF Pty Ltd for the period 1 July 2014 to 15 September 2014. 

HRL Holdings Limited - The remuneration of the key management personnel of HRL Holdings Limited subsequent to the acquisition of OCTIEF Pty Ltd on 15 September 2014 was: 

Short Term 
Benefits 

Long Term 
Benefits 

Post Employment 
Benefits 

Equity based 
Benefits 

Salary/ Director 
fees 

Consulting  
fees 

Non-
monetary 
benefits 

Leave  
benefits 

Superannuation 

Options 

Total 

Performance 
Related % 

% of bonus 
forfeited 

Directors 
Kevin Maloney 1 
Darren Anderson 1 
Mark Elliott 5 
John Taylor 2 

Alternate Director 
Frederick Kempson 1 

Former Directors 
Peter Barnett 3 

Key Management 
Steven Dabelstein 4 
Michael Harvey 1 
Paul Marshall 5 

23,694 

180,746 

31,667 

24,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

23,800 

8,333 

115,608 

47,500 

41,167 

472,715 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

42,713 

22,837 

35,681 

17,170 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

9,738 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

9,390 

4,513 

- 

66,754 

23,800 

42,713 

32,575 

1  Appointed 15 September 2014. 
2  Appointed 25 November 2014.   
3  Resigned 25 November 2014.   
4  Appointed 1 January 2015. 
5  Relates to remuneration for the period 15 September 2014 to 30 June 2015. 

There were no termination benefits paid or accrued for the year ended 30 June 2015. 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

59,375 

263,466 

31,667 

24,000 

23,800 

8,333 

134,736 

52,013 

41,167 

638,557 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

100% 

- 

- 

- 

- 

100% 

- 

- 

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Remuneration of Directors and other Key Management Personnel – 2015 (prior to acquisition of OCTIEF - 1 July 2014 to 15 September 2014) 

HRL Holdings Limited - The remuneration of the key management personnel of HRL Holdings Limited prior to acquisition of OCTIEF Pty Ltd on 15 September 2014 was: 

Long Term 
Benefits 

Post Employment 
Benefits 

Equity based 
Benefits 

Non-monetary 
benefits 

Leave  
benefits 

Superannuation 

Options 

Total 

Performance 
Related % 

% of bonus 
forfeited 

Directors 
Mark Elliott 1 2 

Former Directors 
Peter Barnett 1 
Michael Sandy 3 
Stephen Bizzell 4 

Key Management 
Paul Marshall 1 

Salary/  
Director fees 

Short Term 
Benefits 
Consulting  
fees 

7,500 

17,500 

7,500 

7,500 

4,500 

10,833 

37,833 

- 

- 

- 

- 

17,500 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

25,000 

7,500 

7,500 

4,500 

10,833 

55,333 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1  Relates to remuneration for the period 1 July 2014 to 15 September 2014. 
2   From 1 July 2014 to 15 September Mark Elliott in addition to his Non-Executive Director fees, provided additional consulting services to the Company totalling $17,500. 
3  Resigned 15 September 2014.   
4  Resigned 14 August 2014. 

There were no termination benefits paid or accrued for the period ended 15 September 2014. 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

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Key management personnel equity holdings 

Shareholdings 

Directors 

Kevin Maloney  

Darren Anderson  

Mark Elliott  

John Taylor  

Alternate Director 

Frederick Kempson 

Key Management 

Steven Dabelstein  

Michael Harvey  

Paul Marshall 

Options 

Directors 

Kevin Maloney  

Darren Anderson  

Mark Elliott  

John Taylor  

Alternate Director 

Frederick Kempson 

Key Management 

Steven Dabelstein  

Michael Harvey  

Paul Marshall 

Balance  
1 July 2015 

Acquired on 
market 

Vendor Milestone 
Shares Issued 

Other additions 
/disposals/transfers 

Balance  
30 June 2016 

45,282,988 

15,863,563 

2,848,634 

923,077 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

538,269 

286,259 

2,014,536 

142,231 

- 

- 

2,176,503 

725,501 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

67,757,326 

142,231 

2,902,004 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

47,459,491 

16,589,064 

2,848,634 

923,077 

- 

680,500 

286,259 

2,014,536 

70,801,561 

Granted 

Exercised 

Lapsed 

Balance  
30 June 2016 

Balance  
1 July 2015 

- 

- 

423,077 

- 

- 

- 

38,462 

76,923 

538,462 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(423,077) 

- 

- 

- 

(38,462) 

(76,923) 

(538,462) 

All of the above options had an exercise price of $0.52 and expired on 30 November 2015. 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

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Transactions with related parties 

Transactions with Key Management Personnel related parties 

Transaction 

Entity 

Rental of office space 

Paget Developers 

Association 
Darren Anderson 
Kevin Maloney 

2016 
$ 

101,979 

2015 
$ 

98,484 

Underwriting $5M capital raise 1 

Tulla Property 
Partners 

Kevin Maloney 

- 

250,000 

Software and hosting services 

Octfolio 

Sublet of office space to Octfolio 

Octfolio 

Darren Anderson 
Kevin Maloney 

Darren Anderson 
Kevin Maloney 

249,253 

104,141 

30,858 

5,610 

Corporate services 2 

Integrated 
Holdings Group 

Darren Anderson 
Kevin Maloney 

- 

61,538 

1  Tulla  Property  Partners,  an  entity  associated  with  Mr  Kevin  Maloney  acted  as  Lead  Underwriter  for  the  $5  million  capital  raising 
completed in late March 2015.  The Lead Underwriter then arranged for other parties to sub-underwrite part of the capital raising and 
will have settled these sub-underwriting fees directly with the sub-underwriters.  The net underwriting fee received by Tulla Property 
Partners was $116,369.  Included in the sub-underwriting fees paid by Tulla Property Partners was an amount of $55,342 that was paid 
to Integrated Holdings Group, an entity associated with Mr Kevin Maloney and Mr Darren Anderson. 

2 Services provided from 1 July 2014 to 15 September 2014. 

All of the above transactions were based on normal commercial terms and conditions. 

Trade payable balances with related parties 

Nature 

Entity 

Software and hosting services 

Octfolio 

Association 
Darren Anderson 
Kevin Maloney 

2016 
$ 

31,573 

2015 
$ 

40,046 

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Relationship between remuneration and Company performance 

The factors that are considered to affect shareholder return in the past 5 years are summarised below: 

Measures 

Share price at end of financial year  

Market capitalisation at end of financial year ($M) 

2016 
$ 

0.11 

17.48 

2015 
$ 

0.068 

10.51 

2014 
$ 

0.005 

1.73 

2013 
$ 

0.008 

2.76 

2012 
$ 

0.033 

7.66 

Net Profit/(loss) for the financial year  

117,988 

(1,583,755) 

2,147,825 

(7,696,487) 

(2,084,118) 

Director and Key Management Personnel remuneration 

825,391 

638,557 

526,968 

897,944 

703,423 

Fixed remuneration is not linked to Group performance. It is set with reference to the individual’s role, responsibilities and 
performance and remuneration levels for similar positions in the market. 

Profit targets are deemed an appropriate performance measure for the granting of short and long term incentives to senior 
executives given that it is the key target hurdle referenced by the Board in preparing its annual budgets and measuring 
Group performance. Profit targets reflects the Directors’ assessment of the result for the ongoing business activities of 
the Group by excluding non-cash, one-off market related items that are usually out of management’s control.  The annual 
target is determined by the Board having regard to the Group’s annual budget. The target could be higher or lower than 
budget, and is adjusted for the effect of material equity issues.  

Prior  to  the  restructure  in  FY2015,  the  link  between  remuneration,  Company  financial  performance  and  shareholder 
wealth generation was tenuous, particularly in the exploration and development stage of a geothermal company. Share 
prices are subject to the influence of international energy prices and market sentiment towards the sector and increases 
or decreases may occur independently of executive performance or remuneration.  

Both the CEO and Executive Director had the opportunity to earn up to 50% of their base salary each upon the Group 
meeting certain profit targets.  No bonuses were paid or are due to be paid as the profit targets were not met. 

No dividends were paid by HRL Holdings Limited nor was there any return of capital over the past 5 years. 

No shares were issued on exercise of options issued as part of remuneration in 2016.   

538,462 options expired during the period. 

No equity instruments were issued as remuneration in 2016. 

The Company did not engage any remuneration consultants during the financial year. 

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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

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GPO Box 457 Brisbane QLD 4001 
Australia 

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY T R MANN TO THE DIRECTORS OF HRL HOLDINGS LIMITED 

As lead auditor of HRL Holdings Limited for the year ended 30 June 2016, I declare that, to the best of 
my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

1. No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in

relation to the audit; and

2. No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

This declaration is in respect of HRL Holdings Limited and the entities it controlled during the period. 

T R Mann 

Director 

BDO Audit Pty Ltd 

Brisbane, 26 August 2016 

BDO Audit Pty Ltd ABN 33 134 022 870 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 
110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited 
by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional 
Standards Legislation, other than for the acts or omissions of financial services licensees. 

 
ADDITIONAL ASX INFORMATION 

Additional information required by the Australian Stock Exchange Ltd and not shown elsewhere in this report is as follows.  
The information is current as at 16 August 2016. 

Distribution of equity securities 

HRL – Ordinary Fully Paid Shares 
Number of Securities Held 
1 to 1,000 
1,001 to 5,000 
5,001 to 10,000 
10,001 to 100,000 
100,001 and over 
Total 

No’s of holders 
319 
330 
120 
296 
116 
1,181 

Number of unmarketable parcels of shares 

622 

 Twenty largest holders 

HRL – Ordinary Fully Paid Shares 

No.  Name of Shareholder 

1  Tulla Property Partners Pty Ltd  

2 

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited  

3  Darren Anderson & Julie Anderson  

4  Anderson Property Holdings Pty Ltd  

5  Craig Anderson & Amanda Anderson  

6  Greg Anderson & Nancy Anderson  

7  Cowley Super Pty Ltd  

8  Elliott Nominees P/L  

9  Estanza Pty Ltd  

10  Mr Jonathan Paul Kershaw Marshall  

11  Novus Capital Nominees Pty Limited  

12  G4 Investors Pty Ltd  

13  Merriwee Pty Ltd  

14  Miss Kathryn Helen Thompson  

15  Mr Maxwald James Stewart & Mrs Lynett Vera Stewart  

16  H K Price Pty Ltd  

17  Mr Leslie John Bunt  

18  Pokton Pty Limited  

19  Mr Nigel Pilcher & Mrs Frances Pilcher  

20  Mr John Cooper Taylor & Mrs Sharon Maree Taylor  

Holding 

% Held 

47,459,491 

19,435,861 

29.87 

12.23 

8,896,756 

7,692,308 

6,577,525 

6,577,525 

3,000,000 

2,646,710 

2,308,000 

2,011,456 

2,000,000 

1,986,924 

1,550,000 

1,405,000 

1,400,000 

1,330,624 

1,012,540 

1,000,000 

950,000 

5.60 

4.84 

4.14 

4.14 

1.89 

1.67 

1.45 

1.27 

1.26 

1.25 

0.98 

0.88 

0.88 

0.84 

0.64 

0.63 

0.60 

923,077 
120,961,968 

0.58 
76.12 

Voting Rights 

All fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share without restriction. 

Substantial Shareholders 

The company has received the following substantial shareholder notices as at 16 August 2016: 

 
 
 

Mr Kevin Maloney holds an interest in 47,459,491 shares (30.71%) 
Mr Darren Anderson holds an interest in 16,589,064 shares (10.73%) 
Viburnum Funds Pty Ltd holds an interest in 18,134,395 shares (11.41%) 

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ADDITIONAL ASX INFORMATION 

Interests in Exploration Tenements 

Type 

Location 

Status 

Grant 

Expiry Date 

HRL Interest 

GEP 6 

GEP 8 

Portland 

Warrnambool 

Granted 

Granted 

14/05/2007 

14/05/2007 

13/9/2019 

13/9/2019 

100% 

100% 

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STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 
For the year ended 30 June 2016 

Note 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

Environmental services revenue 

Interest revenue 

Costs and consumables relating to the provision of services 
Employee benefits expense 

8 

Depreciation and amortisation expenses 

Finance costs 

Rent and property expenses 
Travel and business development expenses 
Other expenses 
Impairment of receivables 

8,385,178 

4,888 

4,669,609 

30,100 

(983,578) 
(4,425,802) 

(486,984) 

(81,719) 

(451,177) 
(372,568) 
(1,076,713) 
(5,583) 

(438,496) 
(2,752,910) 

(432,465) 

(1,953) 

(275,051) 
(214,046) 
(906,513) 
(5,012) 

Settlement expense 

4 

(79,119) 

- 

Employee benefits expense on Precise earn-out payments 
Listing expense arising on deemed acquisition 
Acquisition expenses 

17 & 8 

(160,433) 
- 
(91,378) 

(51,650) 
(1,252,455) 
(268,358) 

Profit/(loss) before income tax  

175,012 

(1,899,200) 

Income tax benefit/(expense)  

6 

(57,024) 

315,445 

Profit/(loss) after income tax 

117,988 

(1,583,755) 

Other comprehensive income 

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss 

Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations 

343,138 

(509,466) 

Income tax 

Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax 

- 

- 

343,138 

(509,466) 

Total comprehensive income/(loss) 

461,126 

(2,093,221) 

Earnings per share 
Basic earnings per share  
Diluted earnings per share 

Cents 

Cents 

9 
9 

0.07 
0.07 

(0.30) 
(0.30) 

The Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Financial Statements.

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BALANCE SHEET 

Consolidated Balance Sheet 
As at 30 June 2016 

Note 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

CURRENT ASSETS 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 
Other current assets 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

Trade and other receivables 
Plant and equipment 

Intangible assets 
Goodwill 
Deferred tax assets 

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

TOTAL ASSETS 

CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Trade and other payables 
Current tax liabilities 
Short-term provisions 

Borrowings 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 
Borrowings 
Deferred tax liabilities 

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

NET ASSETS 

EQUITY 
Contributed capital 

Reserves 

Retained earnings/(Accumulated losses) 

TOTAL EQUITY 

10 

11 
12 

11 
13 

14 
15 
6 

16 

17 

18 

18 
6 

19 

20 

392,863 

1,354,351 
4,771 

1,751,985 

122,861 
672,956 

646,418 
5,054,138 
875,167 

7,371,540 

859,500 

924,916 
99,103 

1,883,519 

68,585 
372,933 

251,913 
4,079,678 
660,905 

5,434,014 

9,123,525 

7,317,533 

671,034 
199,354 
120,962 

491,856 

514,497 
235,622 
154,632 

114,625 

1,483,206 

1,019,376 

878,189 
77,796 

955,985 

47,553 
27,396 

74,949 

2,439,191 

1,094,325 

6,684,334 

6,223,208 

8,220,282 

(166,328) 

8,220,282 

(509,466) 

(1,369,620) 

(1,487,608) 

6,684,334 

6,223,208 

The Balance Sheet should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Financial Statements.

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 
For the year ended 30 June 2016 

Contributed 
Capital 

Retained 
Earnings/ 
(Accumulated 
Losses) 

Foreign 
Currency 
Reserve 

Balance at 1 July 2014 

670,069 

96,147 

$ 

$ 

Total 

$ 

766,216 

2,899,715 
5,105,240 

(454,742) 

7,550,213 

(1,583,755) 

$ 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

Transactions with owners in their capacity 
as owners 
Deemed issue of share capital on acquisition 
Contributions of capital 

Share issue costs (net of tax) 

Total 

Comprehensive income 
Loss after income tax 
Foreign currency translation differences for 
foreign operations 
Total comprehensive income 

2,899,715 
5,105,240 

(454,742) 

7,550,213 

- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

(1,583,755) 

- 

(509,466) 

(509,466) 

(1,583,755) 

(509,466) 

(2,093,221) 

Balance at 30 June 2015 

8,220,282 

(1,487,608) 

(509,466) 

6,223,208 

Balance at 1 July 2015 

8,220,282 

(1,487,608) 

(509,466) 

6,223,208 

Transactions with owners in their capacity 
as owners 
Contributions of capital 
Share issue costs (net of tax) 

Total 

Comprehensive income 

Profit after income tax 
Foreign currency translation differences for 
foreign operations 
Total comprehensive income 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

117,988 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

343,138 

117,988 

343,138 

- 
- 

- 

117,988 

343,138 

461,126 

Balance at 30 June 2016 

8,220,282 

(1,369,620) 

(166,328) 

6,684,334 

The Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Financial Statements.

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
For the year ended 30 June 2016 

Note 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

Receipts from customers 
Payments to suppliers and employees 
Interest received 

Income tax paid 
Precise earn-out payments 
Settlement payment 

Finance costs 

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 

21 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 

Payments for plant & equipment 
Payments for security deposits 
Net outflow of cash from the acquisition of AAC 
Net outflow of cash from the acquisition of RJL 
Net inflow of cash from the acquisition of OCTIEF 
Net outflow of cash from the acquisition of Precise 

Net cash used in investing activities 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

Contributions of capital 
Capital raising costs 
Proceeds/(repayment) of borrowings  
Finance lease payments 

Net cash provided/(used in) by financing activities 

4 
5 
2 
3 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents held 

Net foreign exchange differences 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial period 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial period          10 

9,254,475 
(8,302,825) 
11,461 

(459,770) 
(214,067) 
(50,000) 

(81,719) 

157,555 

(249,689) 
(93,126) 
(992,203) 
(461,979) 
- 
- 

(1,796,997) 

- 
- 
1,170,608 
(17,669) 

1,152,939 

(486,503) 

19,866 
859,500 

392,863 

5,222,936 
(5,660,777) 
22,754 

- 
- 
- 

(1,953) 

(417,040) 

(139,642) 
(29,735) 
- 
- 
1,731,848 
(4,695,229) 

(3,132,758) 

5,105,240 
(649,631) 
(13,211) 
(4,332) 

4,438,066 

888,268 

(36,817) 
8,049 

859,500 

The Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the Notes to the Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Introduction 

This financial report covers the Consolidated Entity of HRL Holdings Limited (the “Company”) and its controlled entities 
(together referred to as the “Consolidated Entity”).  HRL Holdings Limited is a listed public company, incorporated and 
domiciled in Australia.  

As a result of the acquisition of OCTIEF Pty Ltd in the prior year (as discussed in Note 2) this financial report represents a 
continuation of the financial statements of OCTIEF Pty Ltd being the accounting parent entity of the Group.  

The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.  

Operations and principal activities 
The principal operating activities of the Group are property contamination testing, environmental consulting and hazardous 
materials analytical laboratory services with offices and laboratory facilities across Australia and New Zealand. 

The  Group  offers  services  including  industrial  hygiene,  asbestos  and  hazardous  materials  management,  property 
contamination testing, workplace drug testing, environmental services (air, water and soil including contaminated land), 
building contamination assessment, and specialised NATA/IANZ - accredited laboratory analysis and on-site testing and 
monitoring. 

Geothermal exploration projects have been placed on care and maintenance while the Group evaluates the best way to 
develop the projects held. 

Currency 
The financial report is presented in Australian dollars, rounded to the nearest dollar, which is the functional currency of the 
Company. 

Authorisation of financial report 
The financial report was authorised for issue on 26 August 2016. 

Basis of preparation 

The financial statements are general purpose financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with Australian 
Accounting  Standards,  Australian  Accounting  Interpretations,  other  authoritative  pronouncements  of  the  Australian 
Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the Corporations Act 2001. HRL Holdings Limited is a for-profit entity for the 
purpose of preparing the financial statements. 

The financial statements of the Consolidated Entity also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 
as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). 

Historical cost convention 
The  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  under  the  historical  convention,  modified,  where  applicable,  by  the 
measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities. 

Critical accounting estimates and judgements 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It 
also  requires  management  to  exercise  its  judgement  in  the  process  of  applying  the  Consolidated  Entity’s  accounting 
policies.  

The Directors evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated into the financial report based on historical knowledge and 
best available current information.  Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on historical 
experiences and the best available current information on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and 
within the Consolidated Entity.  The estimates and judgements made assume a reasonable expectation of future events 
but actual results may differ from these estimates. 

The estimates  and  underlying assumptions are reviewed on an  ongoing  basis.  Revisions to accounting estimates are 
recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period and future 
periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.   

The following critical accounting estimates or judgements were made in the process of applying the entity’s accounting 
policies that in management’s assessment can significantly affect the amounts recognised in the financial statements: 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTE 1  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

Goodwill 
The Group tests annually whether goodwill has suffered any impairment, in accordance with the accounting policy stated 
in Note 1(p). The recoverable amounts of cash generating units have been determined based on value in use calculations. 
These calculations require the use of assumptions. Refer to Note 15 for details of these assumptions and the potential 
impact of changes to the assumptions. 

Provisions 
The Group has estimated the likely payout under the earn out payment on acquisition of Precise Consulting and Laboratory 
Limited (refer Note 3).  This calculation requires the use of assumptions. Refer to Note 17 for details of these assumptions 
and the potential impact of changes to the assumptions. 

Accounting policies 

(a) Principles of Consolidation 

Subsidiaries are all entities (including structured entities) over which the Consolidated Entity has control. The Consolidated 
Entity controls an entity when the Consolidated Entity is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement 
with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries 
are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Consolidated Entity. They are deconsolidated 
from the date that control ceases. 

The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for business combinations by the Consolidated Entity. 

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between Consolidated Entity companies are 
eliminated.  Unrealised  losses  are  also  eliminated  unless  the  transaction  provides  evidence  of  an  impairment  of  the 
transferred asset. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the 
policies adopted by the Consolidated Entity. 

Non-controlling interests in the results and equity of subsidiaries are shown separately in the consolidated statement of 
comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and balance sheet respectively. 

Business combinations 
Business combinations occur where an acquirer obtains control over one or more businesses. 

A business combination is accounted for by applying the acquisition method, unless it is a combination involving entities 
or businesses under common control. The business combination will be accounted for from the date that control is attained, 
whereby  the  fair  value  of  the  identifiable  assets  acquired  and  liabilities  (including  contingent  liabilities)  assumed  is 
recognised (subject to certain limited exemptions). 

When measuring the consideration transferred in the business combination, any asset or liability resulting from a contingent 
consideration arrangement is also included. Subsequent to initial recognition, contingent consideration classified as equity 
is not remeasured and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. Contingent consideration classified as an 
asset or liability is remeasured each reporting period to fair value, recognising any change to fair value in profit or loss, 
unless the change in value can be identified as existing at acquisition date. 

All transaction costs incurred in relation to the business combination are expensed to the statement of comprehensive 
income.  The acquisition of a business may result in the recognition of goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase. 

(b) Income Tax 

The income tax expense (benefit) for the year comprises current income tax expense (income) and deferred tax expense 
(income).  Current income tax expense charged to profit or loss is the tax payable on taxable income. Current tax liabilities 
(assets) are measured at the amounts expected to be paid to (recovered from) the relevant taxation authority.  Deferred 
income tax expense reflects movements in deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability balances during the year as well 
unused tax losses.  Current and deferred income tax expense (income) is charged or credited outside profit or loss when 
the tax relates to items that are recognised outside profit or loss. 

Except for business combinations, no deferred income tax is recognised from the initial recognition of an asset or liability, 
where there is no effect on accounting or taxable profit or loss. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is 
realised or the liability is settled and their measurement also reflects the manner in which management expects to recover 
or settle the carrying amount of the related asset or liability. 

Deferred tax assets relating to temporary differences and unused tax losses are recognised only to the extent that it is 
probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the benefits of the deferred tax asset can be utilised. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTE 1  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

Where  temporary  differences  exist  in  relation  to  investments  in  subsidiaries,  branches,  associates,  and  joint  ventures, 
deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference can be 
controlled and it is not probable that the reversal will occur in the foreseeable future. 

Current tax assets and liabilities are offset where a legally enforceable right of set-off exists and it is intended that net 
settlement or simultaneous realisation and settlement of the respective asset and liability will occur.  Deferred tax assets 
and liabilities are offset where: (a) a legally enforceable right of set-off exists; and (b) the deferred tax assets and liabilities 
relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities 
where it is intended that net settlement or simultaneous realisation and settlement of the respective asset and liability will 
occur in future periods in which significant amounts of deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be recovered or 
settled. 

The charge for current income tax expense is based on the profit/(loss) for the year adjusted for any non-assessable or 
disallowed items.  It is calculated using the tax rates that have been enacted or are substantially enacted by the balance 
date. 

Deferred tax is accounted for using the balance sheet method in respect of temporary differences arising between the tax 
bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. 

(c) Plant and Equipment 

Each  class  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  is  carried  at  cost  or  fair  value  as  indicated  less,  where  applicable,  any 
accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. 

Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis and therefore carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and any 
accumulated  impairment.    In  the  event  the  carrying  amount  of  plant  and  equipment  is  greater  than  the  estimated 
recoverable amount, the carrying amount is written down immediately to the estimated recoverable amount and impairment 
losses are recognised in profit or loss.  A formal assessment of recoverable amount is made when impairment indicators 
are present (refer to Note 1(f) for details of policy for impairment). 

The cost of fixed assets constructed within the Consolidated Entity includes the cost of materials, direct labour, borrowing 
costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads. 

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only 
when it is probable that future benefits associated with the item will flow to the Consolidated Entity and the cost of the item 
can be  measured reliably.    All other  repairs and  maintenance  are charged  to  the statement  of comprehensive  income 
during the financial period in which they are incurred. 

Depreciation 
The depreciable amount of all fixed assets is depreciated on a diminishing value basis over the asset’s useful life to the 
Consolidated Entity commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are depreciated 
over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements. 

The depreciation rates used for each class of asset is: 

Class of Fixed Asset 
Leasehold improvements   
Motor vehicles 
Office equipment  
Laboratory equipment 

Depreciation Rate 
20% 
25% 
40% - 67% 
20% - 40% 

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance date.   

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains and losses 
are  included  in  the  statement  of  comprehensive  income.  When  revalued  assets  are  sold,  amounts  included  in  the 
revaluation surplus relating to that asset are transferred to retained earnings. 

(d) Leases 

Leases of fixed assets where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset, but not the 
legal ownership is transferred to entities in the Consolidated Entity, are classified as finance leases.  

Finance leases are capitalised by recognising an asset and a liability at the lower of the amounts equal to the fair value of 
the leased property or the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values.  

Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest expense for the period. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTE 1  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

Leased assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lease term.  

Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are recognised 
as expenses on a straight-line basis over the lease term.  

Lease incentives under operating leases are recognised as a liability and amortised on a straight-line basis over the lease 
term. 

(e) Financial Instruments 

Recognition and initial measurement 
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions to 
the instrument. For financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that the Consolidated Entity commits itself to either the 
purchase or sale of the asset.  

Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs, except where the instrument is classified 
“at fair value through profit or loss”, in which case transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss immediately. 

Classification and subsequent measurement 
Financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, or 
cost. 

Amortised cost is the amount at which the financial asset or financial liability is measured at initial recognition less principal 
repayments and any reduction for impairment, and adjusted for any cumulative amortisation of the difference between that 
initial amount and the maturity amount calculated using the effective interest method. 

Fair  value  is  determined  based  on  current  bid  prices  for  all  quoted  investments.  Valuation  techniques  are  applied  to 
determine  the  fair  value  for  all  unlisted  securities,  including  recent  arm’s  length  transactions,  reference  to  similar 
instruments and option pricing models. 

The  effective  interest  method  is  used  to  allocate  interest  income  or  interest  expense  over  the  relevant  period  and  is 
equivalent to the rate  that  discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts (including fees, transaction costs and 
other premiums or discounts) through the expected life (or when this cannot be reliably predicted, the contractual term) of 
the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. Revisions to expected future 
net  cash  flows  will  necessitate  an  adjustment  to  the  carrying  value  with  a  consequential  recognition  of  an  income  or 
expense item in profit or loss. 

(i)  Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 

Financial assets are classified at “fair value through profit or loss” when they are held for trading for the purpose of short-
term profit taking, derivatives not held for hedging purposes, or when they are designated as such to avoid an accounting 
mismatch or to enable performance evaluation where a group of financial assets is managed by key management 
personnel on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy. Such assets 
are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in carrying value being included in profit or loss. 

(ii)  Loans and receivables 

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an 
active market and are subsequently measured at amortised cost.  Loans and receivables are included in current assets, 
where they are expected to mature within 12 months after the end of the reporting period. 

(iii) Held-to-maturity investments 

Held-to-maturity  investments  are  non-derivative  financial  assets  that  have  fixed  maturities  and  fixed  or  determinable 
payments,  and  it  is  the  Consolidated  Entity’s  intention  to  hold  these  investments  to  maturity.  They  are  subsequently 
measured at amortised cost. 

Held-to-maturity investments are included in non-current assets where they are expected to mature greater than 12 months 
after the end of the reporting period. All other investments are classified as current assets. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

(e) Financial Instruments (continued) 

(iv) Available-for-sale financial assets 

Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are either not suitable to be classified into other 
categories  of  financial  assets  due  to  their  nature,  or  they  are  designated  as  such  by  management.  They  comprise 
investments in the equity of other entities where there is neither a fixed maturity nor fixed or determinable payments. 

They  are subsequently measured at fair value  with changes in such  fair value (ie gains or losses) recognised in other 
comprehensive income (except for impairment losses and foreign exchange gains and losses). When the financial asset 
is derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss pertaining to that asset previously recognised in other comprehensive income 
is reclassified into profit or loss. 

Available-for-sale financial assets are included in non-current assets where they are expected to be sold greater than 12 
months after the end of the reporting period. All other financial assets are classified as current assets. 

(v)  Financial liabilities 

Non-derivative financial liabilities (excluding financial guarantees) are subsequently measured at amortised cost. 

Impairment  
At the end of each reporting period, the Consolidated Entity assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial 
instrument has been impaired. In the case of available-for-sale financial instruments, a significant or prolonged decline in 
the value of the instrument is considered to determine whether an impairment has arisen. Impairment losses are recognised 
in  profit  or  loss.  Also,  any  cumulative  decline  in  fair  value  previously  recognised  in  other  comprehensive  income  is 
reclassified to profit or loss at this point. 

Financial guarantees 
Where material, financial guarantees issued that require the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse the holder 
for a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payment when due are recognised as a financial liability at fair 
value on initial recognition.  

The  guarantee  is  subsequently  measured  at  the  higher  of  the  best  estimate  of  the  obligation  and  the  amount  initially 
recognised less, when appropriate, cumulative amortisation in accordance with AASB 118: Revenue.  Where the entity 
gives guarantees in exchange for a fee, revenue is recognised under AASB 118. 

The  fair  value  of  financial  guarantee  contracts  has  been  assessed  using  a  probability-weighted  discounted  cash  flow 
approach. The probability has been based on: 

–   the likelihood of the guaranteed party defaulting in a year period; 
–   the proportion of the exposure that is not expected to be recovered due  to the guaranteed party defaulting; and 
–   the maximum loss exposed if the guaranteed party were to default. 

Derecognition 
Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual rights to receipt of cash flows expire or the asset is transferred to 
another party whereby the entity no longer has any significant continuing involvement in the risks and benefits associated 
with the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised where the related obligations are discharged, cancelled or expired. 
The difference between the carrying value of the financial liability extinguished or transferred to another party and the fair 
value of consideration paid, including the transfer of non-cash assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss. 

(f)  Impairment of Assets 

At the end of each reporting period, the Consolidated Entity assesses whether there is any indication that an asset may 
be  impaired.  If  such  an  indication  exists,  an  impairment  test  is  carried  out  on  the  asset  by  comparing  the  recoverable 
amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs of disposal and value in use, to the asset’s carrying 
amount. Any excess of the asset’s carrying amount over its recoverable amount is recognised immediately in profit or loss, 
unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount in accordance with another Standard. Any impairment loss of a revalued 
asset is treated as a revaluation decrease in accordance with that other Standard. 

Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Consolidated Entity estimates the 
recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. 

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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

(g) Employee Benefits 

(i) Short-term obligations 
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months 
after  the end of the period in  which the employees render the related service are recognised in respect  of  employees’ 
services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities 
are settled. The liabilities are presented as current employee benefit obligations in the balance sheet. 

(ii) Other long-term employee benefit obligations 
The liabilities for long service leave and annual leave are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end 
of the period in  which the employees render the related service. They  are therefore measured as the present value of 
expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period. 
Consideration  is  given  to  expected  future  wage  and  salary  levels,  experience  of  employee  departures  and  periods  of 
service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the end of the reporting period of government 
bonds with terms and currencies that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.  

The obligations are presented as current liabilities in the balance sheet if the entity does not have an unconditional right to 
defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting period, regardless of when the actual settlement is expected 
to occur. 

Contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed when incurred. 

(h) Cash and Cash Equivalents 

For statement of cash flow presentation purposes cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits available on 
demand  with  banks,  other  short-term  highly  liquid  investments  with  original  maturities  of  3  months  or  less,  and  bank 
overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are reported within short-term borrowings in current liabilities in the balance sheet. 

(i)  Revenue and Other Income 

Revenue  is  measured  at  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  received  or  receivable  after  taking  into  account  any  trade 
discounts  and  volume  rebates  allowed.  When  the  inflow  of  consideration  is  deferred,  it  is  treated  as  the  provision  of 
financing and is discounted at a rate of interest that is generally accepted in the market for similar arrangements.  The 
difference between the amount initially recognised and the amount ultimately received is interest revenue. 

Revenue from the provision of services is recognised on an accruals basis in the period in which the service is provided. 
Revenue from the provision of these services is calculated with reference to the professional staff hours incurred on each 
client assignment adjusted for any time that may not be recoverable. 

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest rate method. 

(j)  Goods and Services Tax (GST) 

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is 
not recoverable  from  the  relevant  tax authority.    Receivables  and  payables  are  stated inclusive  of  the  amount  of GST 
receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the relevant tax authority is included with 
other receivables or payables in the balance sheet. 

Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities 
which are recoverable from, or payable to, the relevant tax authority are presented as operating cash flows included in 
receipts from customers or payments to suppliers. 

(k)  Contributed Capital 

Issued and paid up capital is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received by the Consolidated Entity.  Any 
transaction costs arising on the issue of ordinary shares are recognised directly in equity as a reduction of the share 
proceeds received. 

(l)  Earnings per Share 

The Consolidated Entity presents basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) data for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is 
calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary 
shares  outstanding  during  the  period. Diluted EPS  is  determined by  adjusting  the  profit  or loss  attributable  to  ordinary 
shareholders  and  the  weighted  average  number  of  ordinary  shares  outstanding  for  the  effects  of  all  dilutive  potential 
ordinary shares. 

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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

(m)  Comparative Figures 

When required by accounting standards comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation 
for the current financial year.   

(n) Foreign Exchange 

Exchange  differences  arising  on  the  translation  of  monetary  items  are  recognised  in  the  statement  of  comprehensive 
income, except where deferred in equity as a qualifying cash flow or net investment hedges. Exchange differences arising 
on  the  translation  of  non-monetary  items  are  recognised  directly  in  equity  to  the  extent  that the gain  or  loss  is  directly 
recognised in equity, otherwise the exchange difference is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. 

Subsidiary companies 
The financial results and position of foreign operations whose functional currency is different from the Consolidated Entity’s 
presentation currency are translated as follows: 

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

income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for the period; and 
retained earnings are translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. 

On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of any net investment in foreign entities are recognised 
in other comprehensive income. When a foreign operation is sold or any borrowings forming part of the net investment are 
repaid, the associated exchange differences are reclassified to profit or loss, as part of the gain or loss on sale. Goodwill 
and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign 
operation and translated at the closing rate. 

(o) Intangible Assets 

Customer contracts 

Customer contracts acquired as part of a business combination are recognised separately from goodwill. The customer 
contracts are carried at their fair value at the date of acquisition less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. 
Amortisation is calculated based on the timing of projected cash flows of the contracts over their estimated useful lives, 
which currently vary from 2 to 3 years. 

Licenses and accreditations 

Licenses  and  accreditations  acquired  as  part  of  a  business  combination  are  recognised  separately  from  goodwill.  The 
licenses  and  accreditations  are  carried  at  their  fair  value  at  the  date  of  acquisition  less  accumulated  amortisation  and 
impairment  losses.  Amortisation  is  calculated  based  on  the  timing  of  projected  cash  flows  of  the  contracts  over  their 
estimated useful lives, which is estimated at 2 years. 

(p) Goodwill 

Goodwill is not amortised but it is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances 
indicate that it might be impaired, and is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Gains and losses on the 
disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold. 

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing. The allocation is made to those cash-
generating units or groups of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the business combination in which 
the goodwill arose. The units or groups of units are identified at the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored for internal 
management purposes. 

(q) Finance Costs 

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset (i.e. an asset that 
necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale) are capitalised as part of the cost of 
that asset.  

For  non-specific  borrowings,  borrowing  costs  are  capitalised  using  a  weighted  average  capitalisation  rate.  All  other 
borrowing costs are expensed in the period they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that the Group 
incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds. 

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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 

(r)  New Accounting Standards 

The Consolidated Entity adopted all new Accounting Standards and Interpretations effective for the year ended 30 June 
2016. There were no material impacts on the financial statements of the Consolidated Entity as a result of adopting these 
standards. 

(s) New Standards and Interpretations Not Yet Adopted 

Certain  new  accounting  standards  and  interpretations  have  been  published  that  are  not  mandatory  for  30  June  2016 
reporting  periods.  The  Consolidated  Entity  has  decided  against  early  adoption  of  these  standards.    The  Consolidated 
Entity's assessment of the impact of these new standards and interpretations is set out below: 

AASB 9 Financial Instruments 
This standard and its consequential amendments are currently applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 
1 January 2018. This standard introduces new classification and measurement models for financial assets, using a single 
approach to determine whether a financial asset is measured at amortised cost or fair value. To be classified and measured 
at  amortised  cost,  assets  must  satisfy  the  business  model  test  for  managing  the  financial  assets  and  have  certain 
contractual cash flow characteristics. All other financial instrument assets are to be classified and measured at fair value. 
This standard allows an irrevocable election on initial recognition to present gains and losses on equity instruments (that 
are not held-for-trading) in other comprehensive income, with dividends as a return on these investments being recognised 
in profit or loss. In addition, those equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income would 
no longer have to apply any impairment requirements nor would there be any 'recycling' of gains or losses through profit 
or  loss  on disposal. The accounting for financial liabilities continues to be classified and  measured in  accordance  with 
AASB 139, with one exception, being that the portion of a change of fair value relating to the entity's own credit risk is to 
be presented in other comprehensive income unless it would create an accounting mismatch. The Consolidated Entity has 
not yet evaluated the impact adoption of this standard will have.  

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers  
This standard and its consequential amendments are currently applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 
1  January  2017.    This  standard  requires  recognised  revenue  to  depict  the  transfer  of  promised  goods  or  services  to 
customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those 
goods or services. This means that revenue will be recognised when control of goods or services is transferred, rather than 
on transfer of risks and rewards as is currently the case under IAS 18 Revenue.  The Consolidated Entity has not  yet 
evaluated the impact adoption of this standard will have. 

AASB16 Leases 
This standard and its consequential amendments are currently applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 
1 January  2019. When effective,  this standard  will replace  the  current accounting requirements applicable to leases in 
AASB117 Leases and related interpretations. AASB16 introduces a single lessee accounting model that eliminates the 
requirement for leases to be classified as operating or finance leases. This means that for all leases, a right-to-use asset 
and a liability will be recognised, with the right-to-use asset being depreciated and the liability being unwound in principal 
and interest components over the life of the lease.  The Consolidated Entity has not yet evaluated the impact adoption of 
this standard will have.  

There are no other standards that are not yet effective and that would be expected to have a material impact on the entity 
in the current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions.  

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NOTE 2   

OCTIEF ACQUISITION ACCOUNTING AND SHARE BASED PAYMENT EXPENSE 

On  15  September  2014  the  Company  announced  the  completion  of  the  100%  acquisition  of  an  environment  services 
business, OCTIEF Pty Ltd (OCTIEF). The initial consideration paid by HRL to the vendors for the purchase of 100% of 
OCTIEF was the issue and allotment of 320,754,355* fully paid ordinary HRL shares. This represents 50% of the total 
maximum consideration of the transaction. 

HRL agreed to issue further HRL shares to the vendors upon satisfaction of each of the three identified milestones being 
achieved by the respective dates as follows: 

Milestones 

Milestone shares 

1. OCTIEF achieves revenue for the 6 months to 31 
December 2014 which equals or exceeds $1.75m. 

160,377,178* being 25% of the total 
consideration for the transaction. 

Result 

Achieved 

If revenue is less than $1.75 million for the 
six month period ending 31 December 2014, 
the Milestone One Payment will be reduced 
on a pro-rata basis, but cannot be less than 
75% of the full entitlement. 

2. OCTIEF establish a laboratory in Darwin 

96,226,306* being 15% of the total 
consideration for the transaction. 

Achieved 

3. OCTIEF achieves revenue for the 12 months to 
30 June 2015 which equals or exceeds $4.25m.  

64,150,871* being 10% of the total 
consideration for the transaction. 

If revenue is less than $4.25 million for the 
12 month ending period 30 June 2015, the 
Milestone Three Payment will be reduced on 
a pro-rata basis, but cannot be less than 
75% of the full entitlement. 

Partially achieved – 
88.2% of the maximum 
number of shares issued 
in September 2015 

* Prior to the 1:13 share consolidation 

The acquisition of OCTIEF resulted in OCTIEF shareholders holding a controlling interest in HRL after the transaction.  
This transaction did not meet the definition of a business combination in AASB 3 Business Combinations. The transaction 
has  therefore  been  accounted  in  accordance  with  AASB  2  Share-based  Payment  and  has  been  accounted  for  as  a 
continuation of the financial statements of OCTIEF together with a deemed issue of shares. The deemed issue of shares 
is, in effect, a  share-based payment  transaction  whereby  OCTIEF is deemed  to  have received the net assets  of HRL, 
together with the listing status of HRL.  

Because  the  financial  statements  represents  a  continuation  of  the  financial  statements  of  OCTIEF,  the  principles  and 
guidance on the preparation and presentation of the financial statements in a reverse acquisition set out in AASB 3 have 
been applied as follows: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

fair value adjustments arising at acquisition were made to HRL’s assets and liabilities, not those of OCTIEF.  As the 
carrying  value  of  all  assets  and  liabilities  held  by  HRL  at  acquisition  date  approximated  their  fair  value,  no 
adjustments were required; 

the equity structure (the number and type of equity instruments issued) at the date of the acquisition reflects the 
equity structure of HRL, including the equity instruments issued to effect the acquisition; 

retained earnings/ (accumulated losses) and other equity balances at acquisition date are those of OCTIEF; 

the results for the year ended 30 June 2015 comprise the consolidated results for OCTIEF together with the results 
of the wider HRL group from 15 September 2014; 

the comparative results represent the consolidated results of OCTIEF only; 

the cost of the acquisition, and amount recognised as contributed equity to affect the transaction, is based on the 
deemed number of shares that OCTIEF would have needed to issue to give the shareholders of HRL the same 
shareholding percentage in the Combined Entity that results from the transaction; and 

a share-based payment transaction arises whereby OCTIEF is deemed to have issued shares in exchange for the 
net assets of HRL together with the listing status of HRL. The listing status does not qualify for recognition as an 
intangible asset and the relevant cost has therefore been expensed as a listing expense. 

The fair value of the deemed number of shares that OCTIEF would have needed to issue is estimated to be $2,899,715.   
The fair value of HRL’s net assets at acquisition date was $1,647,260.  Deducting this from the deemed consideration 
results in a listing expense of $1,252,455. 

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NOTE 2   

OCTIEF ACQUISITION ACCOUNTING AND SHARE BASED PAYMENT EXPENSE (CONT’D) 

The value of the transaction is as follows: 

Assets and liabilities acquired: 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Other current assets 

Property, plant and equipment 

Trade and other payables 

Other liabilities 

Net assets acquired 

Fair value of notional shares issued to affect the transaction 

Listing expense recognised in statement of comprehensive income 

15 September 
2014 

$ 

1,731,848 

25,554 

7,416 

1,161 

(109,719) 

(9,000) 

1,647,260 

2,899,715 

1,252,455 

The  fair  value  of  the  shares  was  assessed  on  the  basis  of  the  market  value  of  HRL  Holdings  Limited’s  shares  at 
acquisition date. 

Acquisition related costs 

Acquisition-related  costs  of  $120,910  that  were  not  directly  attributable  to  the  issue  of  shares  are  included  in  other 
expenses in profit or loss and in operating cash flows in the statement of cash flows. 

NOTE 3   

PRECISE CONSULTING ACQUISITION ACCOUNTING  

On  1  April  2015,  HRL  acquired  100%  of  the  issued  capital  of  Precise  Consulting  and  Laboratory  Limited  (Precise 
Consulting).  The agreed purchase consideration was: 

  initial payment of NZD$5,000,000 cash; and 

  earn-out consideration of up to NZD$2,500,000. 

The amount of earn out consideration is based on Precise Consulting’s earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the 
year 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015: 

EBIT (NZD) 

Earn Out Consideration (NZD) 

Less than $1.9 million 

Nil 

$1.9 – 2.1 million 

$2.1m to $2.3 million 

$2.3m to $2.5 million 

More than $2.5 million 

$700,000 

$1,300,000 

$1,900,000 

$2,500,000 

Payment of the earn-out consideration was contingent on Mr Halkyard’s ongoing service for a minimum period of three 
years after acquisition, with any earn-out consideration reduced proportionately by the length of time not employed.  Mr 
Halkyard resigned from the General Manager position of Precise on 31 March 2016. Accordingly the total earn-out was 
reduced to $233,333 NZD.  This amount was settled during the 2016 year. 

As the earn-out consideration was contingent on Mr Andre Halkyard’s ongoing service, the principles and guidance as set 
out in  AASB  3  require  that any  earn-out consideration  be  expensed  as  an  employment  cost in  the relevant  period the 
service was provided. Consequently the earn-out consideration does not form part of the part of purchase consideration 
when accounting for the business combination. Refer to Note 17 for details of the accounting for the earn-out provision. 

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NOTE 3   

PRECISE CONSULTING ACQUISITION ACCOUNTING (CONT’D) 

The assets and liabilities recognised as a result of the acquisition are as follows: 

Purchase consideration: 

Cash payment of $5,000,000 NZD 

Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired: 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Property, plant and equipment 

Intangibles – licences and accreditations 

Trade and other payables 

Tax payable 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Employee provisions 

Borrowings 

Net identifiable assets acquired 

Goodwill on acquisition 

Net assets acquired 

1 April 2015 

$AUD 

4,895,721 

200,492 

395,805 

110,695 

244,786 

(231,410) 

(106,074) 

(68,540) 

(12,736) 

(148,790) 

384,228 

4,511,493 

4,895,721 

The goodwill is attributable to the location, reputation, workforce and the high profitability of the acquired business. It will 
not be deductible for tax purposes. 

No  other  intangible  assets,  such  as  customer  contractual  arrangements  were  able  to  be  identified  based  on  Precise 
Consulting’s systems and processes at acquisition date. 

Revenue and profit contribution 

Precise Consulting contributed revenues of $987,495 and net profit of $476,531 to the group for the period from 1 April 
2015 to 30 June 2015. 

If  the  acquisition  had  occurred  on  1  July  2014  and  the  operations  of  Precise  been  included  from  that  date  then  the 
consolidated pro-forma revenue and loss for the year ended 30 June 2015 would have been $6,975,140 and ($806,054) 
respectively. 

Outflow of cash to acquire Precise Consulting, net of cash acquired 

Cash consideration 

Less: cash and cash equivalents acquired 

Net outflow of cash – investing activities 

Acquisition related costs 

1 April 2015 

$AUD 

4,895,721 

(200,492) 

4,695,229 

Acquisition-related  costs  of  $147,448  that  were  not  directly  attributable  to  the  issue  of  shares  are  included  in  other 
expenses in profit or loss and in operating cash flows in the statement of cash flows. 

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NOTE 4    

AAC ENVIRONMENTAL PTY LTD ACQUISITION ACCOUNTING  

On 30 September 2015, HRL acquired 100% of the issued capital of AAC Environmental Pty Ltd (AAC).  The company 
was subsequently renamed to OCTIEF ACT Pty Ltd.  The agreed purchase consideration was: 

  initial payment of $1,000,000 cash; and 

  earn-out consideration of up to $500,000. 

The amount of earn out consideration is based on AAC’s earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the year 1 October 
2015 to 30 September 2016: 

EBIT 

Earn Out Consideration  

Less than $0.3 million 

Nil 

$0.3 – $0.4 million 

$0.4m to $0.5 million 

More than $0.5 million 

$100,000 

$300,000 

$500,000 

Payment of the earn-out consideration was contingent on Mr Arthur Watson’s, the vendor and operations manager of the 
Canberra’s branch, ongoing service with AAC during the earn out period.  In the situation where Mr Watson’s employment 
is terminated prior to the minimum period, the earn-out consideration was to be reduced proportionately to the length of 
time not employed. 

Mr Watson resigned from AAC in early February 2016.  HRL reached a settlement with vendors where in exchange for 
$50,000 and the transfer of a motor vehicle with a value $29,199 (total settlement of $79,199), HRL was released from this 
earn-out obligation. 

The assets and liabilities recognised as a result of the acquisition are as follows: 

Purchase consideration: 

Cash payment  

Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired: 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Other assets 

Property, plant and equipment 

Intangibles – licences and accreditations 

Trade and other payables 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Employee provisions 

Net identifiable assets acquired 

Goodwill on acquisition 

Net assets acquired 

30 September 
2015 

$ 

1,000,000 

7,797 

216,607 

7,158 

63,643 

250,000 

(123,614) 

(75,000) 

(7,948) 

338,643 

661,357 

1,000,000 

The goodwill is attributable to the location, reputation, and workforce of the acquired business. It will not be deductible for 
tax purposes. 

No other intangible assets, such as customer contractual arrangements were able to be identified based on AAC’s systems 
and processes at acquisition date. 

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NOTE 4    

AAC ENVIRONMENTAL PTY LTD ACQUISITION ACCOUNTING  

Revenue and profit contribution 

AAC contributed revenues of $317,618 and net profit of $19,704 to the group for the period from 1 October 2015 to 30 
June 2016.  During the second half of FY2016, the Group began transitioning the Canberra business into OCTIEF Pty Ltd, 
with a view to closing down the AAC entity in the coming months. 

Prior to acquisition AAC’s business included a range of service lines relating to asbestos removal which the HRL Group 
did  not  continue  with  post  acquisition.    Consequently  it  is  not  possible  to  determine  the  pro-forma  revenue  and  profit 
contribution to the HRL Group if the acquisition had occurred on 1 July 2015 and the operations of ACC had been included 
from that date. 

Outflow of cash to acquire AAC, net of cash acquired 

Cash consideration 

Less: cash and cash equivalents acquired 

Net outflow of cash – investing activities 

Acquisition related costs 

30 September 
2015 

$ 

1,000,000 

(7,797) 

992,203 

Acquisition-related costs of $51,749 that were not directly attributable to the issue of shares are included in ‘Acquisition 
expenses’ profit or loss and in operating cash flows in the statement of cash flows. 

NOTE 5    

RJL & ASSOCIATES ACQUISITION ACCOUNTING  

On 1 March 2016, Precise acquired completed the purchase of the RJL & Associates Limited (RJL) business.  The agreed 
purchase consideration was $500,000 NZD cash. 

The assets and associated deferred tax liability acquired as a result of the business acquisition are as follows: 

Purchase consideration: 

Cash payment  

Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired: 

Property, plant and equipment 

Intangibles – customer contracts and intellectual property 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Net identifiable assets acquired 

Goodwill on acquisition 

Net assets acquired 

Revenue and profit contribution 

1 March 2016 

$ 

461,979 

135,430 

453,541 

(126,991) 

461,979 

- 

461,979 

Upon purchase, the RJL business was immediately integrated with Precise and its service lines integrated across all of 
Precise’s branches.  Consequently it is not possible to determine RJL’s direct contributed revenues and net profit to the 
Group since acquisition.  The new service lines of property contamination testing and work place drug testing introduced 
as part of the RJL purchase contributed revenues of $601,686 from 1 March 2016 to 30 June 2016. 

For the same reasons noted above it is not possible to determine the pro-forma revenue and profit contribution to the HRL 
Group if the acquisition had occurred on 1 July 2015 and the operations of RJL had been included from that date. 

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NOTE 6    

INCOME TAX 

Income tax expense: 

Current tax 

Current tax on profit/loss for the year 

Adjustments for current tax of prior periods 

Total current tax expense 

Deferred tax 

Movement in deferred tax assets 

Movement in deferred tax liabilities 

Total deferred tax expense/(benefit) 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

412,305 

10,572 

422,877 

(309,268) 

(56,585) 

(365,853) 

139,700 

- 

139,700 

(455,116) 

(31) 

(455,145) 

Total income tax expense/(benefit) 

57,024 

(315,445) 

Reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax payable: 

Profit/(loss) before tax 

Prima facie tax at 30% 

Tax effect of not deductible (taxable) amounts in calculating taxable income: 

Entertainment expenses 

Transaction and legal costs 

Amortisation of intangible assets 

Listing expense arising on deemed acquisition 

Other items 

Difference in overseas tax rate 

Adjustments for tax of prior periods 

Total income tax expense 

Amounts recognised directly in equity: 

175,012 

(1,899,200) 

52,504 

(569,760) 

2,888 

- 

17,381 

- 

- 

72,773 

(26,321) 

10,573 

57,025 

3,414 

28,183 

96,497 

375,737 

456 

(65,473) 

(7,040) 

- 

(315,445) 

Aggregate current and deferred tax arising in the reporting period and not recognised in net profit or loss or other 
comprehensive income but directly debited or credited to equity: 

Current tax: share issue costs 

Deferred tax: share issue costs 

- 

- 

- 

- 

194,889 

194,889 

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NOTE 6    

INCOME TAX (CONT’D) 

Deferred tax assets: 

Balance comprises temporary differences attributable to: 

Employee benefits payable 

Employee leave provisions 

Accrued expenses 

Share issue costs 

Provision for doubtful debts 

Precise earn-out 

Lease liabilities 

Carried forward tax losses 

Other amounts 

Set-off of deferred tax liabilities  

Net deferred tax assets 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

10,975 

35,248 

9,472 

155,911 

3,604 

60,432 

14,265 

729,849 

- 

1,019,756 

(144,589) 

875,167 

8,909 

30,540 

13,818 

194,889 

4,587 

14,462 

16,967 

425,662 

654 

710,488 

(49,583) 

660,905 

A deferred tax asset has been recognised as the consolidated entity is forecasting to generate taxable profits over the next 
five years.  

Movements during the period: 

Year ended June 2016 

1 July 2015 

Charged/credited to  

Profit or 
Loss 

Other Comp. 
Income 

Directly to 
equity 

Employee benefits payable 

Employee leave provisions 

Accrued expenses 

Share issue costs 

Provision for doubtful debts 

Precise earn-out provision 

Lease liabilities 

8,909 

30,540 

13,818 

2,066 

4,708 

(4,346) 

194,889 

(38,978) 

4,587 

14,462 

16,966 

(983) 

45,970 

(2,701) 

Carried forward tax losses 

425,662 

304,187 

Other amounts 

654 

(655) 

710,488 

309,268 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Acquisition 
of subsidiary 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

30 June 2016 

10,975 

35,248 

9,472 

155,911 

3,604 

60,432 

14,265 

729,849 

- 

1,019,756 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

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NOTE 6    

INCOME TAX (CONT’D) 

Year ended June 2015 

1 July 2014 

Charged/credited to  

Profit or 
Loss 

Other Comp. 
Income 

Directly to 
equity 

Customer contracts 

Employee benefits payable 

Employee leave provisions 

Accrued expenses 

Share issue costs 

Provision for doubtful debts 

Precise earn-out provision 

Lease liabilities 

Carried forward tax losses 

1,499 

43,032 

14,136 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Other amounts 

1,818 

(1,499) 

(34,123) 

16,404 

13,818 

- 

4,587 

14,462 

16,966 

425,662 

(1,163) 

60,485 

455,115 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

194,889 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

194,889 

Acquisition 
of subsidiary 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Deferred tax liabilities: 

Balance comprises temporary differences attributable to: 

Licences and accreditations 

Other intangibles 

Plant and equipment 

Other amounts 

Set-off of deferred tax assets  

Net deferred tax liabilities 

Movements during the period: 

2016 

$ 

77,801 

103,639 

10,426 

30,519 

222,385 

(144,589) 

77,796 

30 June 2015 

- 

8,909 

30,540 

13,818 

194,889 

4,587 

14,462 

16,966 

425,662 

654 

710,488 

2015 

$ 

60,874 

- 

13,901 

2,204 

76,979 

(49,583) 

27,396 

Year ended June 2016 

1 July 2015 

Licences and accreditations 

60,874 

Profit or 
Loss 
(58,073) 

Other intangibles 

Plant and equipment 

Other amounts 

- 

(23,352) 

13,901 

2,204 

(3,475) 

28,315 

76,979 

(56,585) 

Year ended June 2015 

1 July 2014 

Licences and accreditations 

Other intangibles 

Plant and equipment 

Other amounts 

7,567 

902 

- 

- 

8,469 

Profit or 
Loss 
(15,233) 

(902) 

13,901 

2,204 

(30) 

Charged/credited to  

Other Comp. 
Income 

Directly to 
equity 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Charged/credited to  

Other Comp. 
Income 

Directly to 
equity 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Acquisition 
of subsidiary 
75,000 

126,991 

- 

- 

30 June 2016 

77,801 

103,639 

10,426 

30,519 

201,991 

222,385 

Acquisition 
of subsidiary 
68,540 

- 

- 

- 

68,540 

30 June 2015 

60,874 

- 

13,901 

2,204 

76,979 

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NOTE 6    

INCOME TAX (CONT’D) 

Tax consolidation 

HRL  Holdings  Limited  and  its  wholly-owned Australian controlled entities  have  formed  a  tax-consolidated  group.    HRL 
Holdings NZ Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of HRL Holdings Limited) and its wholly-owned New Zealand controlled 
entities have formed a tax-consolidated group.  The entities in the tax group have entered into a tax sharing agreement to 
limit the joint and several liability of the wholly-owned entities in the case of a default by the relevant Head Entity.  

A tax funding agreement where the wholly-owned entities fully compensate the Head Entity for any current tax receivable 
and deferred tax assets related to unused tax losses or unused tax credits that are transferred to the Head Entity under 
the tax consolidation legislation has also been entered into. The transfer of such amounts to the Head Entity is recognised 
as inter-company receivables or payables. 

Each entity in the tax-consolidated group continues to account for its own current and deferred tax amounts. These tax 
amounts are measured as if each entity in the tax consolidated group continues to be a stand-alone taxpayer in its own 
right. 

In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, each relevant Parent entity also recognises the current tax liabilities 
(or assets) and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed from controlled 
entities in the tax consolidated group. 

NOTE 7    

AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION 

Audit services – BDO Audit Pty Ltd 

Audit and review of financial reports 

Audit and review of Precise Consulting financial reports 

Independent account reports for prospectus documents 

Total audit services 

Non-audit services – BDO (QLD) Pty Ltd 

Taxation services 

Total non-audit services 

2016 

$ 

59,500 

- 

- 

59,500 

2,500 

2,500 

2015 

$ 

49,000 

23,500 

32,000 

104,500 

- 

- 

2015: Prior to the acquisition of OCTIEF Pty Ltd by the Company BDO prepared an Investigating Experts Report in relation 
to the OCTIEF Pty Ltd acquisition. The amount charged for this engagement was $48,594. As these accounts present a 
continuation of the financial statements of OCTIEF Pty Ltd the amount charged is not included in profit or loss. 

NOTE 8 EXPENSES 

Employee benefits expenses 

Defined contribution superannuation expense 

Other employee benefits expenses 

Remuneration expense on Precise Consulting earn-out 

17 

Total employee benefits expenses 

Rental expense relating to operating leases 

Minimum lease payments 

144,520 

      113,559  

4,281,282 

   2,639,351  

160,433 

4,586,235 

51,650 

2,804,560  

360,695   

  275,051   

Net loss on disposal of plant and equipment 

29,119 

22,351 

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NOTE 9      EARNINGS PER SHARE 

Earnings 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

Earnings used to calculate basic and diluted EPS 

117,988 

(1,583,755) 

Weighted average number of shares and options 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period, 
used in calculating basic earnings per share 
Weighted average number of dilutive options outstanding during the period 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares and potential ordinary shares 
outstanding during the period, used in calculating diluted earnings per share 

Number of 
shares 

Number of 
shares 

158,903,031 

570,096,440 

- 

- 

158,903,031 

570,096,440 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the prior period has been calculated using: 

  The number of ordinary shares outstanding from the beginning of the current period to the acquisition date computed 
on the basis of the weighted average number of ordinary shares of OCTIEF Pty Ltd (accounting acquirer) outstanding 
during the period multiplied by the exchange ratio of 1 OCTIEF Pty Ltd share to 577,357,839 HRL Holdings Limited 
shares; and 

  The number of ordinary shares outstanding from the acquisition date to the end of that period being the actual number 

of ordinary shares of HRL Holdings Limited (the accounting acquiree) outstanding during the period.  

NOTE 10     CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

Cash at bank and on hand 

Cash on deposit 

317,413 

75,450 

392,863 

579,500 

280,000 

859,500 

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NOTE 11     TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 

CURRENT 

Trade receivables 

Provision for impairment 

Accrued income 

Other receivables 

NON-CURRENT 

Bonds and other deposits 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

1,173,562 

(5,583) 

1,167,979 

146,536 

39,836 

1,354,351 

835,236 

- 

835,236 

15,570 

74,110 

924,916 

122,861 

68,585 

Trade  receivables  are  amounts  due  from  customers  for  goods  sold  or  services  performed  in  the  ordinary  course  of 
business.  Trade receivables are generally due for settlement within 30 days and therefore are all classified as current. 

Other receivables generally arise from transactions outside the usual operating activities of the group.   

The non-current bonds and other deposits receivables are due and payable within three years from the end of the reporting 
period. 

Impairment of receivables 

The Group recognised a loss of $5,583 during the year (2015: $5,012) in relation to impaired receivables. 

Movement in the provision for impairment of receivables was: 

Opening balance 

Impaired receivables provided for during the period 

Receivables written off during the year as uncollectible 

Closing balance 

Past due but not impaired 

- 

5,583 

- 

5,583 

- 

5,012 

(5,012) 

- 

Customers with balances past due but with no provision for impairment at 30 June 2016 were $85,744 (2015: $117,164).  
The Group did not consider a credit risk on the aggregate balances after review credit terms of customers based on recent 
collection history. 

The ageing of receivables past due but not provided for is: 

Past due 0-30 days 

Past due 30-60 days 

Past due > 60 days 

NOTE 12     OTHER ASSETS 

CURRENT 

Prepaid expenses 

63,888 

11,801 

10,055 

85,744 

95,944 

20,917 

303 

117,164 

4,771 

99,103 

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2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

NOTE 13     PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

Leasehold improvements at cost 

Accumulated depreciation 

Motor vehicles at cost 

Accumulated depreciation 

Office furniture and equipment at cost 

Accumulated depreciation 

Lab and field equipment at cost 

Accumulated depreciation 

Total plant and equipment at cost 

Total accumulated depreciation 

Total plant and equipment 

Movements during the year 

Year ended 30 June 2016 

Balance at 1 July 2015 

Additions 

Additions – leases 

Business combinations 

Disposals 

Foreign exchange movements 

Depreciation 

Balance at 30 June 2016 

Year ended 30 June 2015 

Balance at 1 July 2014 

Additions 

Additions – leases 

Business combinations 

Disposals 

Foreign exchange movements 

Depreciation 

Balance at 30 June 2015 

63,279 

(11,733) 

51,546 

353,370 

(62,435) 

290,935 

164,402 

(71,104) 

93,298 

329,994 

(92,817) 

237,177 

911,045 

(238,089) 

672,956 

Motor 
Vehicles 

Office Furniture 
and Equipment 

Lab and field 
Equipment 

28,435 

(3,822) 

24,613 

219,767 

(78,218) 

141,549 

104,641 

(44,218) 

60,423 

177,204 

(30,856) 

146,348 

530,047 

(157,114) 

372,933 

Total 

372,933 

249,689 

49,934 

60,423 

42,799 

- 

146,348 

134,529 

- 

20,237 

27,076 

199,073 

- 

5,932 

(36,093) 

93,298 

- 

(29,119) 

(554) 

9,832 

(70,222) 

(179,386) 

237,177 

672,956 

Motor 
Vehicles 

Office Furniture 
and Equipment 

Lab and field 
Equipment 

31,041 

5,970 

- 

56,841 

(10,735) 

(5,252) 

(17,442) 

60,423 

Total 

185,431 

139,641 

52,852 

25,126 

107,761 

- 

53,854 

110,695 

(11,616) 

(22,351) 

(7,931) 

(13,183) 

(20,846) 

(80,152) 

146,348 

372,933 

52 

Leasehold 
Improvements 
24,613 

37,815 

- 

- 

- 

687 

(11,569) 

51,546 

Leasehold 
Improvements 
2,313 

25,910 

- 

- 

- 

- 

141,549 

34,546 

49,934 

151,760 

(29,119) 

3,767 

(61,502) 

290,935 

126,951 

- 

52,852 

- 

- 

- 

(3,610) 

24,613 

(38,254) 

141,549 

 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTE 14    

INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

Customer contracts at cost 

Accumulated amortisation 

Licences and accreditations at cost 

Accumulated amortisation 

Other intangibles at cost 

Accumulated amortisation 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

389,377 

(43,264) 

346,113 

471,356 

(228,085) 

243,271 

64,164 

(7,129) 

57,034 

320,000 

(262,063) 

57,937 

421,356 

(227,380) 

193,976 

- 

- 

- 

Total intangible assets 

646,418 

251,913 

Movements during the year 

Year ended 30 June 2016 

Balance at 1 July 2015 

Additions 

Business combinations 

Disposals 

Foreign exchange movements 

Amortisation 

Balance at 30 June 2016 

Year ended 30 June 2015 

Balance at 1 July 2014 

Additions 

Business combinations 

Disposals 

Foreign exchange movements 

Amortisation 

Balance at 30 June 2015 

Customer 
Contracts 

57,937 

- 

380,450 

- 

7,693 

(99,967) 

346,113 

Licences and 
Accreditations 
193,976 

- 

250,000 

- 

- 

(200,705) 

243,271 

Other  
Intangibles 

Total 

- 

- 

251,913 

- 

62,693 

693,143 

- 

1,267 

(6,926) 

57,034 

- 

8,960 

(307,598) 

646,418 

Customer 
Contracts 

206,612 

Licences and 
Accreditations 
157,479 

Other  
Intangibles 

Total 

18,779 

382,870 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(148,675) 

57,937 

- 

244,786 

- 

(23,430) 

(184,859) 

193,976 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(18,779) 

- 

- 

244,786 

- 

(23,430) 

(352,313) 

251,913 

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NOTE 15     GOODWILL 

Opening balance 

Goodwill arising on acquisition of Precise Consulting 

Goodwill arising on acquisition of AAC 

Foreign exchange movements 

Impairment tests for goodwill 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

4,079,678 

- 

- 

4,511,493 

661,357 

313,103 

5,054,138 

- 

(431,815) 

4,079,678 

Goodwill is monitored by management at the Company level for Precise Consulting and at the geographic branch level for 
AAC. 

The group tests whether goodwill has suffered any impairment on an annual basis. The recoverable amount of a cash 
generating unit (CGU) is determined based on value-in-use calculations which require the use of assumptions.  

The calculations use cash flow projections based on financial budgets covering a five-year period. 

Cash flows beyond the five-year period are extrapolated using the estimated growth rates stated below. These growth 
rates are consistent with forecasts included in industry reports specific to the industry in which each CGU operates. 

The following table sets out the key assumptions for the value in use: 

Assumption 

Precise 

AAC 

Approach 

Sales volume annual growth 

2.5% 

1% 

Average annual growth rate over the five-year forecast period 
based on management’s expectations of market development. 

Sales price annual growth 

2.5% 

1% 

Average annual growth rate over the five-year forecast period 
based on current industry trends  

Fixed costs per annum 

$2.1M 

$0.3M 

Annual capital expenditure  

$50,000 

$15,000 

Long term growth rate 

3% 

3% 

Pre-tax discount rate 

20% 

20% 

Fixed costs of the Company, which do not vary significantly with 
sales  volumes  or  prices.  Management  forecasts  these  costs 
based  on  the  current  structure  of  the  business,  adjusting  for 
inflationary increases but not reflecting any future restructurings 
or cost saving measures.  

The amounts disclosed are the average operating costs for the 
five-year forecast period. 

Expected capital cash costs based on the historical experience 
of management, and the planned refurbishment expenditure.  

No  incremental  revenue  or  cost  savings  are  assumed  in  the 
value-in-use model as a result of this expenditure. 

This  is  the  weighted  average  growth  rate  used  to  extrapolate 
cash flows beyond the budget period.  

The  rates  are  consistent  with  forecasts  included  in  industry 
reports. 
Reflects specific risks relating to the relevant segments and the 
countries in which they operate. 

In performing the value-in-use calculations  for  each CGU,  the 
group  has  applied  post-tax  discount  rates  to  discount  the 
forecast future attributable post-tax cash flows. 

There  is  sufficient  headroom  in  the  value  in  use  calculation  such  that  in  management’s  opinion  a  reasonably  possible 
change in a key assumption on which management has based its determination of the cash generating unit’s recoverable 
amount would not cause the cash generating unit’s carrying amount to exceed its recoverable amount. 

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NOTE 16     TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 

CURRENT 

Trade payables 

Other payables and accrued expenses 

Payables to Directors – outstanding wages and fees 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

293,262 

357,772 

20,000 

671,034 

198,271 

296,226 

20,000 

514,497 

Trade payables are amounts due to suppliers for goods purchased or services provided in the ordinary course of business.  
Trade payables are generally due for settlement within 30 days and therefore are all classified as current. 

Other payables and accrued expenses generally arise from normal transactions within the usual operating activities of the 
group and comprise items such as employee taxes, employee on costs, GST and other recurring items. 

NOTE 17     PROVISIONS 

CURRENT 

Employee benefits 

Precise Consulting earn-out 

120,962 

- 

120,962 

102,982 

51,650 

154,632 

Precise Consulting Earn-out Provision 

On  1  April  2015,  HRL  acquired  100%  of  the  issued  capital  of  Precise  Consulting  and  Laboratory  Limited  (Precise 
Consulting).  The agreed purchase consideration was: 

  initial payment of NZD$5,000,000 cash; and 

  earn-out consideration of up to NZD$2,500,000. 

The amount of earn out consideration is based on Precise Consulting’s earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the 
year 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015:   

EBIT (NZD) 

Earn Out Consideration (NZD) 

Less than $1.9 million 

Nil 

$1.9 – 2.1 million 

$2.1m to $2.3 million 

$2.3m to $2.5 million 

More than $2.5 million 

$700,000 

$1,300,000 

$1,900,000 

$2,500,000 

Precise Consulting exceed an EBIT of $1,900,000 NZD for the 12 months ended 31 March 2015, resulting in an earn-out 
of $700,000 NZD. 

As at 30 June 2015, Mr Andre Halkyard had performed 3 months of the 36 month service period (8.33%).  Accordingly an 
amount of $51,650 (being 8.33% of $700,000 NZD [$51,650 AUD]) was recognised in profit or loss. 

Payment of the earn-out consideration was contingent on Mr Halkyard’s ongoing service for a minimum period of three 
years after acquisition, with any earn-out consideration reduced proportionately by the length of time not employed.  Mr 
Halkyard resigned from the General Manager position of Precise on 31 March 2016. Accordingly the total earn-out was 
reduced to $233,333 NZD.  This amount was settled during the 2016 year. 

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NOTE 17    

PROVISIONS (CONT’D) 

Movements during the year 

Opening balance 

Precise Consulting earn-out expense recognised 

Foreign exchange movements 

Payment of Precise Consulting earn-out 

NOTE 18     BORROWINGS 

CURRENT 

Finance leases 

Bank loans 

Insurance financing 

NON-CURRENT 

Finance leases 

Bank loans 

2016 

$ 

51,650 

160,433 

1,984 

(214,067) 

2015 

$ 

- 

51,650 

- 

- 

- 

51,650 

25,856 

466,000 

- 

491,856 

67,959 

810,230 

878,189 

9,003 

- 

105,622 

114,625 

47,553 

- 

47,553 

The finance leases are secured over the individual motor vehicles that the lease relates to.  The leases have interest rates 
of 4.35% - 5.10% per annum and expire between December 2018 and February 2019. 

The bank loan is secured against all current and non-current assets of the Group by floating charge. The facility has an 
interest rate of 4.85% per annum and expires in September 2019. 

Financing Facilities 

The Group has access to the following lines of credit: 

Total facilities available 

Finance leases and equipment financing 

Insurance financing 

Bank loans 

Overdraft 

Facilities used at balance date 

Finance leases and equipment financing 

Insurance financing 

Bank loans 

Overdraft 

547,553 

- 

2,307,856 

- 

2,855,409 

93,815 

- 

1,276,230 

- 

56,556 

105,622 

3,500,000 

250,000 

3,912,178 

56,556 

105,622 

- 

- 

1,370,045 

162,178 

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NOTE 18     BORROWINGS (CONT’D) 

Unused facilities at balance date 

Finance leases and equipment financing 

Insurance financing 

Bank loans 

Overdraft 

Restrictions as to use or withdrawal 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

453,738 

- 

1,031,626 

- 

1,485,364 

- 

- 

3,500,000 

250,000 

3,750,000 

The bank loan facility is subject to the Group complying with covenants listed below. 

Covenants 

The bank loan facility is subject to the below covenants: 

Debt Service Cover Ratio greater than 1 

Debt Service Cover Ratio means:   Operating EBITDA divided by the total minimum principal and interest payments for 
that period. 

This ratio will be assessed every 6 months. 

Gearing Ratio of less than 65% at June 2015 and 60% at June 2016 

Gearing  ratio  means:    Total  liabilities  divided  by  total  tangible  assets  (including  goodwill  and  other  acquisition  based 
intangibles). 

This ratio will be assessed every 12 months. 

Provision of bi-annual compliance certificates 

HRL  must  provide  within  60  days  of  30  June  and  31  December  a  compliance  certificate  (and  relevant  supporting 
information as set out in the agreement) that states both the above covenants have been met. 

There were no breaches of covenants during the period. 

Assets pledged as security 

In  accordance  with  the  security  arrangements  of  the  bank  loans,  all  current  and  non-current  assets  of  the  Group  are 
secured by floating charge. 

Finance leases are also secured by mortgage over the relevant motor vehicle which at 30 June 2016 had a carrying value 
of $79,536 (2015: $46,336). 

Defaults and breaches  

During the current and prior year, there were no defaults or breaches on any of the loans. 

Terms and conditions 

The bank overdraft facilities may be  drawn at  any  time.   Bank loan facilities may be  drawn at  any  time and have  a 
remaining maturity of 3.25 years.  The bank loan facilities are principal and interest and amortise equally over the loan 
period. 

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NOTE 19     CONTRIBUTED CAPITAL 

158,903,031 fully paid ordinary shares (2015: 154,550,025) 

8,025,393 

8,025,393 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

June 
2016 
Number 

June 
2015 
Number 

June 
2016 
$ 

1 

(1) 

8,220,282 
- 

Movements during the period 

Balance at beginning of period 

154,550,025 

Reversal of existing share on acquisition 

HRL shares on acquisition of OCTIEF 
Shares issued to OCTIEF vendors on 
acquisition (refer Note 2) 
Rights issue shortfall shares issued  
(0.5c per share) 
Shares issued to OCTIEF vendors on 
achieving Milestones (refer Note 2) 
Share consolidation – 1:13 

General offer of shares (6.5c per share) 

Share issue costs (net of tax) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

414,244,896 

 320,754,355 

17,539,914 

4,353,006 

256,603,484 

- 

- 

- 

(931,515,701) 

76,923,077 

- 

June 
2015 
$ 

670,069 

- 

- 

2,899,715 

105,240 

- 

- 

5,000,000 

(454,742) 

8,220,282 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Balance at end of period 

158,903,031 

154,550,025 

8,220,282 

Ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of 
shares held.  At shareholders meetings each ordinary share is entitled to one vote when a poll is called, otherwise each 
shareholder has one vote on a show of hands. 

Options 

Details of options issued, exercised and expired during the financial year are set out below: 

Expiry Date 

30 November 2015 

Exercise 
Price 
$0.52 

1 July 
2015 
1,615,385 

Movements  

Issued 

Exercised 

Expired 

31 December 
2015 

- 

- 

(1,615,385) 

- 

NOTE 20     RESERVES 

Foreign currency translation reserve 

(166,328) 

(509,466) 

The foreign currency translation reserve records exchange rate differences arising from the translation of the financial 
statements of foreign subsidiaries. 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

Movements during the year 

Opening balance 

Foreign exchange differences 

Closing balance 

(509,466) 

343,138 

(166,328) 

- 

(509,466) 

(509,466) 

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2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

NOTE 21     CASH FLOW INFORMATION 

Reconciliation of cash flows from operations with profit/(loss) after tax 

Profit/(loss) after income tax 

117,988 

(1,583,755) 

Non-cash items in profit/(loss) after income tax 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Loss on sale of plant and equipment 

Impairment of receivables 

486,984 

29,119 

5,583 

432,465 

22,351 

5,012 

Listing expense arising on deemed acquisition 

- 

1,252,455 

Movements in operating assets and liabilities 

Trade and other receivables 

Other assets 

Trade and other payables 

Provisions 

Tax balances 

(108,907) 

101,491 

(30,339) 

(41,618) 

(402,746) 

66,400 

(52,537) 

(234,763) 

(9,223) 

(315,445) 

Net cash provided by/ (used in) operating activities 

157,555 

(417,040) 

Non-cash investing and financing activities 

Shares issued for OCTIEF acquisition (refer Note 2)  

- 

2,899,715 

NOTE 22     SHARE BASED PAYMENTS 

During the year ended 30 June 2015, HRL entered into a contract with Integrated Holdings Group Pty Ltd (“IHG”) to acquire 
100% of the equity of OCTIEF Pty Ltd.  Further details of the acquisition and the share based payment involved are included 
in Note 2. 

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NOTE 23  

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

Key Management Personnel Compensation 

Short-term benefits 

Post-employment benefits 

Long-term benefits 

Termination benefits 

Share-based payments 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

758,505 

78,007 

(11,121) 

- 

- 

539,228 

36,225 

66,754 

- 

- 

825,391 

642,207 

 Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided in the remuneration report on pages 16 to 25. 

Transactions with related parties 

Transactions with Key Management Personnel related parties 

Transaction 

Entity 

Rental of office space 

Paget Developers 

Association 
Darren Anderson 
Kevin Maloney 

2016 
$ 

101,979 

2015 
$ 

98,484 

Underwriting $5M capital raise 1 

Tulla Property 
Partners 

Kevin Maloney 

- 

250,000 

Software and hosting services 

Octfolio 

Sublet of office space to Octfolio 

Octfolio 

Darren Anderson 
Kevin Maloney 

Darren Anderson 
Kevin Maloney 

249,253 

104,141 

30,858 

5,610 

Corporate services 2 

Integrated 
Holdings Group 

Darren Anderson 
Kevin Maloney 

- 

61,538 

1 Tulla Property Partners, an entity associated with Mr Kevin Maloney acted as Lead Underwriter for the $5 million capital raising completed 
in late March 2015.  The Lead Underwriter then arranged for other parties to sub-underwrite part of the capital raising and will have settled 
these  sub-underwriting  fees  directly  with  the  sub-underwriters.    The  net  underwriting  fee  received  by  Tulla  Property  Partners  was 
$116,369.  Included in the sub-underwriting fees paid by Tulla Property Partners was an amount of $55,342 that was paid to Integrated 
Holdings Group, an entity associated with Mr Kevin Maloney and Mr Darren Anderson. 

2 Services provided from 1 July 2014 to 15 September 2014. 

All of the above transactions were based on normal commercial terms and conditions. 

Trade payable balances with related parties 

Nature 

Entity 

Software and hosting services 

Octfolio 

Association 
Darren Anderson 
Kevin Maloney 

2016 
$ 

31,573 

2015 
$ 

40,046 

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NOTE 24  

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 

The Consolidated Entity's financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks and accounts receivable and payable. 
The main risk arising from the financial instruments is credit risk and foreign exchange risk. 

The Board has overall responsibility for the determination of the Group’s risk management objectives and policies and, 
whilst retaining ultimate responsibility for them, it has delegated the authority for day to day management of these risks to 
the Chief Finance Officer.  The overall objective of the Board is to set policies that seek to reduce risk as far as possible 
without unduly affecting the Group’s competitiveness and flexibility.  Further details regarding these policies are set out 
below: 

Credit Risk 

Credit  risk  is  the  risk  that  the  other  party  to  a  financial  instrument  will  fail  to  discharge  their  obligation  resulting  in  the 
Consolidated Entity incurring a financial loss. This usually occurs when debtors fail to settle their obligations owing to the 
Consolidated Entity.  It arises from exposure to customers as well as through deposits with financial institutions. 

The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security, at balance date to recognised 
financial assets, is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the balance 
sheet and notes to the financial statements.  There is no collateral held as security at 30 June 2016.  Credit risk is reviewed 
regularly by the Board.   

The Group does not have any material credit risk exposure to any single counterparty, except for its holdings of cash which 
is held with the Westpac Bank. 

Maximum exposure to credit risk 

Summary exposure 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade receivables 

Other receivables 

Liquidity risk 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

392,863 

1,167,979 

186,372 

1,747,214 

859,500 

835,236 

89,680 

1,784,416 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group may encounter difficulties raising funds to meet financial obligations as they fall 
due.  Liquidity risk is reviewed regularly by the Board. 

The Group manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows and ensuring that adequate cash resources are 
maintained.  Refer to Note 18 for the Group’s financing facilities available at balance date. 

Remaining contractual maturities 

The tables below reflects the contractual maturity of fixed and floating rate financial liabilities.  Cash flows for financial 
liabilities without fixed amount or timing are based on the conditions existing at period end.  The amounts disclosed 
represent undiscounted cash flows.  The tables include both interest and principal cash flows and therefore the totals 
may differ from their carrying amount in the balance sheet. 

The remaining contractual maturities of the financial liabilities are: 

30 June 2016 

Trade payables 

Other payables 

Bank loan 

Finance leases 

 Fixed interest  
rate 
- 

1 year or less 
$ 
293,262 

1 to 2 years 
$ 
- 

Over 2 years 
$ 
- 

- 

- 

4.73% 

377,772 
774,000 1 

31,239 

1,476,273 

- 

502,230 

31,239 

533,469 

- 

- 

40,186 

40,186 

Total 
$ 
293,262 

377,772 

1,276,230 

102,664 

2,049,928 

1 Under its banking facilities, HRL is obliged to make minimum monthly principal and interest payments of $64,500 per month.  As there 
is sufficient undrawn loan facilities, HRL expects to redraw a portion of debt in the next 12 months. The current liability in relation to this 
bank loan disclosed in Note 18 represents HRL’s expected pay down of loan principal over the next 12 months. 

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NOTE 24  

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONT’D) 

30 June 2015 

Trade payables 

Other payables 

Insurance financing 

Finance lease 

Market Risk 

 Fixed interest  
rate 
- 

1 year or less 
$ 
198,271 

1 to 2 years 
$ 
- 

Over 2 years 
$ 
- 

- 

4.67% 

5.10% 

316,226 

108,104 

11,677 

634,278 

- 

- 

11,677 

11,677 

- 

- 

40,452 

40,452 

Total 
$ 
198,271 

316,226 

108,104 

63,806 

686,407 

Market risk arises from the use of interest bearing, tradeable and foreign currency financial instruments.  It is the risk that 
the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in interest rates (interest rate 
risk), foreign exchange rates (currency risk) or other market factors (other price risk). 

Interest rate risk 

Interest rate risk is managed by constant monitoring of interest rates.   

Interest rates over the 12 month period were analysed and a sensitivity determined to show the effect on profit and equity 
after  tax  if  the  interest  rates  at  reporting  date  had  been  100  basis  points  higher  or  lower,  with  all  other  variables  held 
constant.  This  level  of  sensitivity  was  considered  reasonable  given  the  current  level  of  both  short-term  and  long-term 
Australian and New Zealand interest rates. The following sensitivity analysis is based on the interest rate risk exposures 
in existence at the balance sheet date. 

All interest bearing liabilities have fixed interest rates so the sensitivity analysis has no impact. 

All cash assets have floating interest rates.  At 30 June, if interest rates had moved, as illustrated in the table below, with 
all other variables held constant, post-tax profit and equity would have been affected as follows: 

Impact on profit and equity 

+1.00% (100 basis points) 

-1.00% (100 basis points) 

Foreign Currency Risk 

2016 

$ 

(9,588) 

9,588 

2015 

$ 

6,102 

(6,102) 

Foreign  currency  risk  arises  as  a  result  of  having  assets/cash  flows  denominated  in  a  currency  other  than  the  home 
currency  in  which  they  are  reported.   At  30  June,  the  Group  had  the  following  exposure  to foreign  currency,  shown  in 
Australian Dollars: 

Financial assets 

Cash and cash equivalents (NZD) 

Trade and other receivables (NZD) 

Financial liabilities 

Trade and other payables (NZD) 

258,843 

864,052 

1,122,895 

361,600 

361,600 

373,482 

533,125 

906,607 

122,853 

122,853 

Exchange rates over  the  12  month  period  were analysed and a sensitivity determined to show  the effect  on profit  and 
equity  after  tax  if  the  NZD:AUD  exchange  rates  at  reporting  date  had  been  10%  basis  higher  or  lower,  with  all  other 
variables held constant. The following sensitivity analysis is based on the foreign currency risk exposures in existence at 
the balance sheet date: 

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NOTE 24  

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONT’D) 

Impact on equity 

+10.00%  

-10.00%  

Capital Risk Management 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

(76,130) 

76,130 

(78,375) 

78,375 

The Board’s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to 
sustain future development of the business.  Capital consists of ordinary shares and retained earnings of the Group. The 
Board  of  Directors  monitors  the  return  on  capital  as  well  as  considers  the  potential  of  future  dividends  to  ordinary 
shareholders.  The Board seeks to maintain a balance between the higher returns that might be possible with higher levels 
of borrowings and the advantages and security afforded by a sound capital position.   

As part of complying with its borrowing covenants, the Group has an externally imposed requirement to maintain a Gearing 
Ratio of less than 65% at June 2015 and 60% at June 2016.  Gearing ratio is defined as:  Total liabilities divided by total 
tangible assets (including goodwill and other acquisition based intangibles).  The actual gearing ratio at 30 June 2016 was 
29%. 

Fair Values 

The  fair  values  of  financial  assets  and  liabilities  approximate  their  carrying  value.    No  financial  assets  or  liabilities  are 
readily traded on organised markets in standardised form.   

NOTE 25  

COMMITMENTS 

Operating leases 

Minimum lease payments: 

Payable within one year 

Payable within one year and five years 

Total contracted at balance date 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

482,862 

806,376 

335,161 

685,022 

1,286,238 

1,020,183 

The Group leases various properties and motor vehicles under non-cancellable operating leases expiring within one to five 
years. The property leases have varying terms, escalation clauses and renewal rights. On renewal, the terms of the leases 
are renegotiated. 

Finance leases 

Future minimum lease payments: 

Payable within one year 

Payable between one year and five years 

Less future interest payments 

Present value of minimum lease payments: 

Current (Note 17) 

Non-Current (Note 17) 

31,239 

71,425 

102,664 

(9,149) 

93,515 

25,856 

67,959 

93,515 

11,677 

52,129 

63,806 

(7,250) 

56,556 

9,003 

47,553 

56,556 

Finance leases relate to vehicle with a written down value of $79,536 (2015: $46,336).  Under the lease terms, the Group 
does not have the right to acquire the leased asset at the end of the lease.    

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NOTE 25  

COMMITMENTS (CONT’D) 

Future exploration 

Exploration obligations to be undertaken: 

Payable within one year 

Payable between one year and five years 

2016 

$ 

2015 

$ 

800,000 

18,500,000 

19,300,000 

800,000 

18,500,000 

19,300,000 

The Group has certain obligations to expend minimum amounts on exploration in tenement areas.  Failure to meet these 
obligations may result in the Group having to relinquish these tenements.  It is HRL’s intention to not focus any further 
resources on its geothermal assets until it is satisfied that the projects can be commercially viable. 

The Group has previously impaired the value of these tenement areas to $Nil in prior periods with all subsequent costs 
immediately expensed through the statement of comprehensive income. 

NOTE 26  

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 

The  Consolidated  Entity  has  arranged  bank  guarantees  of  $30,000  to  the  Victorian  Government  as  security  over  the 
granted geothermal tenement.  No liability has been recognised by the Group as bank deposits totalling $30,000 are in 
place to satisfy any obligation to the bank.  Upon relinquishment of the tenements, the Victorian Government will release 
the security. 

NOTE 27  

SEGMENT REPORTING 

Reportable Segments 

For the period ended 30 June 2016 the Group has identified the operating segments based on internal reports that are 
reviewed and used by the executive team in assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources:  

 
 

OCTIEF branded operations 
Precise Consulting branded operations 

Change to reportable segments 

For the year ended 30 June 2015 and the prior comparative period the Group identified the operating segments based on 
internal  reports  that  were  reviewed  and  used  by  the  executive  team  in  assessing  performance  and  determining  the 
allocation of resources. The internal reports and operating segments were based on geographical locations (Australia and 
New Zealand) for the year ended 30 June 2016. 

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NOTE 27  

SEGMENT REPORTING (CONT’D) 

Segment Revenues and Results 

OCTIEF 

Precise  Unallocated  Consolidated 

30 June 2016 
Revenue: 

$ 

$ 

Environmental services revenue 

4,025,922 

4,359,256 

Interest income 

Expenses: 

Interest expense 

Other expenses 

Segment result  

Income tax  

Net Profit/(Loss) 

Non-cash and other significant items included in loss above: 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Impairment of receivables 

Settlement expenses 

Acquisition expenses 

Assets: 

Segment assets 

Liabilities: 

Segment liabilities 

Segment acquisitions: 

$ 

- 

4,888 

$ 

8,385,178 

4,888 

(81,179) 

(81,179) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(3,634,983) 

(3,257,603) 

(1,241,289) 

(8,215,054) 

390,939 

1,101,654 

(1,317,580) 

175,012 

(57,024) 

117,988 

239,928 

4,465 

79,119 

234,691 

1,118 

- 

12,364 

486,984 

- 

- 

5,583 

79,119 

91,378 

- 

28,769 

62,609 

1,677,129 

6,399,922 

1,046,474 

9,123,525 

576,683 

718,056 

1,144,452 

2,439,191 

Acquisition of  property, plant and equipment 

109,148 

139,881 

660 

249,689 

Details on non-current assets: 

Trade and other receivables 

Plant and equipment 

Intangibles 

Goodwill 

Deferred tax assets 

68,921 

271,976 

156,250 

661,357 

7,544 

53,940 

365,350 

490,168 

4,392,781 

- 

1,166,048 

5,302,239 

- 

35,630 

- 

- 

867,623 

903,253 

122,861 

672,956 

646,418 

5,054,138 

875,167 

7,371,540 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTE 27  

SEGMENT REPORTING (CONT’D) 

Segment Revenues and Results 

OCTIEF 

Precise  Unallocated  Consolidated 

30 June 2015 
Revenue: 

$ 

$ 

Environmental services revenue 

3,682,114 

987,495 

$ 

- 

30,100 

$ 

4,669,609 

30,100 

(1,953) 

(1,953) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(3,556,637) 

(527,322) 

(2,502,997) 

(6,596,956) 

115,476 

460,173 

(2,474,850) 

(1,899,200) 

Interest income 

Expenses: 

Interest expense 

Other expenses 

Segment result  

Income tax  

Net Profit/(Loss) 

Non-cash and other significant items included in loss above: 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Impairment of receivables 

Loss on disposal of plant and equipment 

Listing expense arising on deemed acquisition 

Acquisition expenses 

384,659 

5,012 

22,351 

- 

- 

39,807 

8,100 

315,445 

(1,583,755) 

432,465 

5,012 

22,351 

- 

- 

1,252,455 

1,252,455 

268,358 

268,358 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Assets: 

Segment assets 

Liabilities: 

Segment liabilities 

Segment acquisitions: 

1,368,377 

5,115,570 

833,587 

7,317,534 

376,086 

391,506 

326,733 

1,094,325 

Acquisition of  property, plant and equipment 

63,357 

74,863 

1,421 

139,641 

Details on non-current assets: 

Trade and other receivables 

Plant and equipment 

Intangibles 

Goodwill 

Deferred tax assets 

38,480 

166,611 

57,937 

30,105 

158,988 

193,976 

- 

4,079,678 

- 

47,334 

- 

- 

35,017 

971,267 

- 

4,462,747 

625,888 

673,222 

Unallocated segment - other expense reconciliation 

Employee benefits expense 
Depreciation and amortisation expenses 
Other expenses 
Acquisition expenses 
Listing expense arising on deemed acquisition 

2016 

$ 

890,206 
12,364 
368,150 
51,749 
- 

1,322,469 

68,585 

372,933 

251,913 

4,079,678 

660,905 

5,434,014 

2015 

$ 

724,474 
8,100 
249,610 
268,358 
1,252,455 

2,502,997 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTE 28 PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION 

The legal Parent Entity of the Consolidated Entity is HRL Holdings Limited. 

Parent Entity Financial Information 

Current assets 
Non-current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Issued capital 
Reserves 

Accumulated losses 

Total equity 

Profit/(loss) after income tax 

Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income 

88,635 
6,938,519 

7,027,154 

564,067 
848,310 

1,412,377 

465,253 
5,614,874 

6,080,127 

262,859 
47,553 

310,412 

5,614,777 

6,390,539 

19,258,814 
- 

19,258,814 
165,400 

(13,644,037) 

(12,868,275) 

5,614,777 

6,390,539 

(957,762) 

(29,998) 

- 

- 

(957,762) 

(29,998) 

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees of the Parent Entity 

The Parent Entity has commitments for the motor vehicle finance lease and the geothermal exploration commitments (refer 
Note 24).  The Parent Entity’s exposure to contingent liabilities is detailed in Note 25.  The Parent Entity has no contingent 
assets or guarantees at balance date. 

Controlled Entities of the Parent Entity 

Percentage Owned 

Country of Incorporation 

OCTIEF Pty Ltd 

OCTIEF ACT Pty Ltd 

Hot Rock Geothermal Pty Ltd 

HRL Holdings NZ Limited 

Octief Limited  

Precise Consulting and Laboratory Limited 

NOTE 29 DIVIDENDS 

2016 

% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

2015 

% 

100% 

- 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

New Zealand 

New Zealand 

New Zealand 

No dividends were paid during the financial year ended 30 June 2016 (2015: nil) and no dividend is recommended for the 
current year. 

NOTE 30 EVENTS AFTER BALANCE DATE 

There have been no other events since 30 June 2016 that impact upon the financial report.

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

DIRECTORS' DECLARATION 

In the Directors opinion: 

(a) 

the attached consolidated financial statements and notes and the remuneration report in the Directors’ Report are 
in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements, including: 

(i) 

complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and 

(ii)  

giving  a  true  and  fair  view  of  the  Consolidated  Entity's  financial  position  as  at  30  June  2016  and  of  its 
performance for the financial year ended on that date; and 

(b) 

(b) 

the financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1 to the 
consolidated financial statements; and 

there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become 
due and payable. 

The directors have been given the declarations by the chief executive officer and chief financial officer required by section 
295A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of directors. 

Darren Anderson 
Director 

Brisbane 
26 August 2016 

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 

To the members of HRL Holdings Limited 

Report on the Financial Report 

We have audited the accompanying financial report of HRL Holdings Limited, which comprises the 
consolidated balance sheet as at 30 June 2016, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income,  
the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the 
year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory 
information, and the directors’ declaration of the consolidated entity comprising the company and the 
entities it controlled at the year’s end or from time to time during the financial year.  

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report 

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

Auditor’s Responsibility  

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

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

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

BDO Audit Pty Ltd ABN 33 134 022 870 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 
110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited 
by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional 
Standards Legislation, other than for the acts or omissions of financial services licensees. 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Independence 

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations 
Act 2001. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which 
has been given to the directors of HRL Holdings Limited, would be in the same terms if given to the 
directors as at the time of this auditor’s report. 

Opinion 

In our opinion: 

(a)  the financial report of HRL Holdings Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, 

including: 

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2016 

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

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

(b)  the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in 

Note 1. 

Report on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 16 to 25 of the directors’ report for the 
year ended 30 June 2016. 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.  

Opinion 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of HRL Holdings Limited for the year ended 30 June 2016 
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  

BDO Audit Pty Ltd 

T R Mann 

Director 

Brisbane, 26 August 2016

BDO Audit Pty Ltd ABN 33 134 022 870 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 
110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited 
by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional 
Standards Legislation, other than for the acts or omissions of financial services licensees. 

CORPORATE INFORMATION 

HRL HOLDINGS LIMITED CORPORATE INFORMATION 

DIRECTORS 
Kevin Maloney (Chairman) 
Darren Anderson (Executive Director) 
Mark Elliott (Non-executive Director) 
John Taylor (Non-executive Director) 

Frederick Kempson (Alternate Non-executive Director) 

COMPANY SECRETARY  
Paul Marshall 

REGISTERED OFFICE  
HopgoodGanim Lawyers 
1 Eagle Street 
Brisbane  QLD  4000 
Phone: + 61 7 3105 5960 

SOLICITORS 
HopgoodGanim Lawyers 
1 Eagle Street 
Brisbane  QLD  4000 
Phone: + 61 7 3024 0000   

SHARE REGISTRY 
Link Market Services Limited 
Level 15 
324 Queen Street 
Brisbane  QLD  4000 
Phone: 1300 554 474 

AUDITORS 
BDO Audit Pty Ltd 
Level 10, 12 Creek Street 
Brisbane QLD 4000 
Phone:+ 61 7 3237 5999 

COUNTRY OF INCORPORATION 
Australia 

STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING 
Australian Securities Exchange Limited 
ASX Code: HRL 

INTERNET ADDRESS 
www.hrlholdings.com 

AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS NUMBER  
ABN 99 120 896 371 

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