HUB24
Annual Report 2013

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ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Corporate iNfORmATiON Directors Bruce Higgins (Chairman – appointed 19 October 2012) Ian Litster (appointed 26 September 2012) Hugh Robertson (appointed 20 April 2011) Vaughan Webber (appointed 19 October 2012) Jason Entwistle (acting Chairman – resigned 19 October 2012) Darren Pettiona (resigned 26 September 2012) Robert Bishop (resigned 25 July 2012) Otto Buttula (Chairman – resigned 25 July 2012) David Spessot (resigned 26 September 2012) Robert Spano (resigned 19 October 2012) Company Secretary Matthew Haes registered office and principal place of Business Level 45, Governor Phillip Tower 1 Farrer Place Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone: (02) 8274 6000 B Share registry Boardroom Pty Limited Level 7, 207 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000 HUB24 Limited shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: HUB). Solicitors Minter Ellison Rialto Towers 525 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Minter Ellison Aurora Place 88 Phillip Street Sydney NSW 2000 Bankers Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited 20 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 auditors BDO East Coast Partnership Level 10, 1 Margaret Street Sydney NSW 2000 Internet address www.hub24.com.au ContentS 2 3 Results for Announcement to the market (Appendix 4E) Chairman and CEO Report 6 Platform Overview 10 HUB24 Directors 12 HUB24 Executive Team 14 29 Directors’ Report Auditor’s independence Declaration 30 Corporate Governance 40 financial Statements 88 Directors’ Declaration 89 independent Auditor’s Report 91 ASX Additional information HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 CONTENTS 1 reSultS for announCement TO THE mARkET appendix 4e From continuing operations Revenue from ordinary activities Net loss for the year attributable to members From discontinued operations Revenue from ordinary activities Net loss for the year attributable to members From continuing and discontinued operations Revenue from ordinary activities Net loss for the year attributable to members Dividends Year ended 30 June 2013 Year ended 30 June 2012 $’000 1,806 (5,798) 5,278 (3,985) 7,084 (9,783) $’000 % change from from from from from from 853 increase (23,098) Decrease 6,446 Decrease (7,418) Decrease 7,299 Decrease (30,516) Decrease 112% -75% -18% -46% -3% -68% The Directors have not declared a final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2013 (2012: Nil). explanation of result Refer to the attached Directors’ Report and review of operations for further explanation. Net tangible assets per fully paid ordinary share $0.255 $0.352 30 June 2013 30 June 2012 entities over Which Control Has Been Gained or lost During the period HUB24 Limited has not gained or lost control over any entity during the period. auditor review The report is based on accounts that have been audited by the company’s auditors, BDO East Coast Partnership. 2 RESULTS FOR ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE MARKET – APPENDIX 4E HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 CHaIrman anD Ceo REPORT Dear Shareholders On behalf of the Directors we are pleased to announce the results for HUB24 for the year ended 30 June 2013. HUB24 has achieved significant growth demonstrated by the increase in advisers using our platform up 75%. funds Under Administration (fUA) have grown since July 2012 by 291% to $479 million as at the date of this report and we expect fUA to grow rapidly in the coming year. Our Statement of financial Position is significantly stronger and as at 30 June 2013 our cash position was $9.5 million. The company has reported a consolidated net loss after income tax for the year of $9.8 million, after recognising amortisation and depreciation charges of $1.0 million. This result included the losses from the stockbroking business which was divested during the year. On a continuing operations basis the HUB24 business reported a net loss after income tax of $5.8 million. Operating losses are to be expected as the HUB24 business focusses on attracting and servicing new clients to increase in scale. We anticipate that these losses will continue to narrow as the platform business grows. Corporate During the year there have been changes to the Directors, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the company. Today we have a Board that has the full support of shareholders and the company has a strong executive team led by Andrew Alcock, our new CEO, who commenced in July. Shareholders have been very supportive of the company with the capital raised during the year totalling $12.7 million. As at 30 June we have $9.5 million in cash and cash equivalents. Our net tangible assets are $10.0 million, representing 25.8 cents per share. operations We are making excellent progress in establishing HUB24 as the leading next- generation investment and superannuation platform. Based on in-house proprietary technology, the HUB24 platform is designed specifically to meet Australian regulatory requirements for superannuation, pension and investor directed portfolio service client accounts. HUB24 is a truly independent platform, not owned by a fund manager, insurer, dealer group or bank. Our independence and strong internal technology development capability allows us to have full control over product development priorities. We have been recognised for delivering platform enhancements at a more rapid rate than most, if not all of our competitors, providing a significant competitive advantage. The HUB24 platform has two main offerings: • HUB24 invest – a comprehensive investment portfolio solution designed to meet the needs of individuals, trusts and self-managed super funds. Operating as an investor Directed Portfolio Service (iDPS), HUB24 invest provides access to a very broad range of investment options allowing the implementation of highly customised portfolio solutions • HUB24 Super – a comprehensive, public offer superannuation fund that provides accumulation, account-based pension and transition to retirement pension accounts. The broad range of investment options allows significantly flexible design to build superannuation savings and draw a pension in retirement. Bruce Higgins and andrew alcock 3 CHaIrman anD Ceo REPORT Company Successes FUA growth of 291% to $479m at the date of this report, including $140m in our superannuation offer launched last year Cash and cash equivalents of Single focus and new corporate identity $9.5m and no corporate debt HuB24 having successfully divested and transitioned the stockbroking business Growth in active advisers of Launch of 75% serving 46 financial planning groups with 6 white label agreements new features including market access share trading and improvements to the adviser interface providing easier access to meaningful information HUB24 awarded 1st Most New Developments and 3rd in the product category by market researcher Investment Trends, in December 2012 Platform Report covering 25 leading platforms* Received in July 2013, a Research & Development tax incentive payment from AusIndustry of $1.1m for our qualifying investment in the development of the HUB24 platform during the 2012 financial year 4 CHAIRMAN AND CEO REPORT HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 *Results from investment Trends 2012 Platform Report, based on a face-to-face research and audit methodology. Today we have 46 financial planning groups with commercial agreements to distribute the HUB24 platform. The popularity and scalability of our market-leading managed portfolio functionality within the HUB24 platform is demonstrated by the 170 managed portfolios operated by professional fund managers, dealer groups and asset consultants on behalf of their clients. This capability supports the achievement of superior outcomes for investors and the number of portfolios is set to increase, with several currently under development. Our platform offers over 900 managed funds, more than 770 listed securities, 65 exchange traded funds and 12 term deposits across five banks, in addition to multiple margin lending and insurance options. The future of financial Advice (fofA) reforms announced last year became mandatory from 1 July 2013 and are designed to improve the trust and confidence of Australian retail investors in the financial planning sector. These reforms are targeted to address conflicts of interest that may impact the quality of financial advice provided to Australian investors. The HUB24 platform is compliant with these requirements and provides dealer groups and advisers access to a modern platform without the legacy of remuneration conflicts. Investorfirst Stockbroking Business The Directors conducted a strategic review of operations in November 2012 that resulted in a decision to exit the stockbroking business and focus wholly on the further development and commercialisation of the HUB24 platform. This decision was taken to avoid incurring further losses due to the unexpected continuation of poor performance in equity markets and an overall challenging business environment for small to medium stockbroking businesses. in December 2012, the company announced the divestment of the stockbroking business to Wilson HTm investment Group Ltd (Wilson HTm). This transaction resulted in the transfer of a number of clients, advisers and analysts to Wilson HTm, which was effected on 8 february 2013. The company recorded a loss on sale of the stockbroking business of $2.201 million. This loss includes all costs associated with the windup of this business such as contract closures, excess office rental space, vesting of options and redundancies. Corporate Governance The Board of HUB24 Limited is committed to achieving and demonstrating standards of corporate governance that are best practice and compliant with the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) regulations and principles of good corporate governance. Our goal is to ensure that we protect the rights and interests of shareholders and ensure the company is properly managed through the implementation of sound strategies and action plans. We achieve this through the management team of our company and by supervising an integrated framework of controls over the company’s resources to ensure our commitment to high standards of ethical behaviour. Our remuneration report is enclosed. This outlines the Group remuneration policies, Board performance and the senior executive remuneration policies and compensation. outlook HUB24 currently services over 230 financial advisers from some of Australia’s leading financial advisory firms. We have a strong pipeline of opportunity for fUA growth from existing clients and new clients, including a number of white label client opportunities. Our strategy is to position HUB24 as the independent platform of choice for independent financial advisers, stockbrokers and accountants. Our investment in HUB24 is aimed at maintaining and extending our platform capability to deliver broad investment choice. This includes market-leading managed portfolio functionality, high quality reporting to advisers and clients and access to excellent online functionality through the AdviserHub and investorHub portals. On behalf of the Directors we wish to thank our management team and all employees for their commitment and customer service focus across all segments during the year. We would also like to thank our customers and shareholders for their continuing support for HUB24. Bruce Higgins Chairman of Directors 29 August 2013 andrew alcock Chief Executive Officer HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 CHAIRMAN AND CEO REPORT 5 platform OVERViEW our Industry HUB24 operates in a growing sector, in which assets held on investment platforms are expected to almost double by 2026 according to the Rice Warner ‘Personal investments market Projections Report 2012’. Our capability is well positioned given the report specifically concludes that ‘Wrap platforms, including separately managed accounts and model portfolio products, will be the fastest growing segment’ of the personal investments market. Additionally, the progressive rise in employer Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions from 9% to 12% commencing from 1 July 2013, will underpin the growth of superannuation in Australia. much of this growth is in the SmSf sector where investment platforms, especially those that offer a broad choice of investment and insurance options, are well positioned to participate in this growth. According to the December 2012 Platform Benchmarking Report published by investment Trends, there is currently around $260 billion held in retail investment platforms. Of this, 29% is held in investor Directed Portfolio Services (iDPS), with 37% in superannuation and 34% in pension accounts. The report highlighted there was an estimated $100 million invested in platform development across the industry in 2012 at an average of $8 million per platform owner. HUB24 invested less than 35% of the industry average whilst winning the award from investment Trends for most New Developments. about HuB24 HUB24 Limited is a financial services company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. The business is focussed on the delivery of the HUB24 platform which supports the achievement of superior superannuation and investment outcomes for investors by offering choice, flexibility and transparency. HUB24 provides a next-generation service with state-of-the-art portfolio management, transaction, and reporting solutions for licensees, financial advisers, accountants, stockbrokers, and investment managers. HUB24 was established by a team with extensive experience in building leading technology solutions for the financial services industry. As specialists in proprietary platform technology, we are able to rapidly respond to demand and provide customised solutions for clients including the delivery of white label solutions for our larger corporate customers. HUB24 operates independently and is not owned by, or aligned to any bank, fund manager or institution. it does not operate its own financial advice channel. The business is focussed on the delivery of the HUB24 platform which supports the achievement of superior superannuation and investment outcomes for investors by offering choice, flexibility and transparency 6 PLATFORM OVERVIEW HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 platform Heritage HUB24 commenced development of the platform in 2007 and launched in 2009. Since then we have continued to add products, features and investments at a rapid rate. The following is a brief history of key milestones in the platform’s development. 2007 2009 HUB24 was incorporated and platform development commenced Investment platform launched as Managed Discretionary Account service Platform offered access to Separately Managed Accounts and Exchange Traded Funds 2010 2011 Added listed securities, managed funds, term deposits and margin lending Platform relaunched as an Investor Directed Portfolio Service Added online applications, model portfolios and an iPhone app for advisers and investors Added online corporate actions, regular savings and payments, exchange traded options and white label branding capability 2012 2013 HUB24 superannuation fund launched New listed security trading capability Group and retail insurance options added Further expansion of insurance providers New managed portfolio capability added Added dealer group margin capability for white label arrangements Expanded range of term deposit and margin lending providers Adviser interface completely rebuilt allowing easier access to client and portfolio information Improved report and online application format New email notification functionality HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 PLATFORM OVERVIEW 7 platform OVERViEW Key Strengths managed portfolio Heritage HUB24’s market-leading managed portfolio capability enables dealer groups to offer advisers and their clients fully implemented Seperately managed Accounts (SmAs) and managed portfolios comprising a range of asset types and classes. This efficient implementation model provides benefits for advisers and enables dealer groups to participate in the value chain as a product manufacturer. investors using managed portfolios are able to benefit from professional investment management in a structure with potentially lower fees and taxes, transparency of underlying holdings and online tax optimisation tools. Independence Our independence ensures we are able to objectively offer the best choice of service providers for advisers and investors. This includes a range of term deposits, margin lenders and insurers. Our non-reliance on in-house products to generate revenue is a key differentiation point compared to institutionally owned platforms where ‘house’ brand investment and insurance products are widely promoted. The fofA reforms have created a new regulatory environment that is removing conflicted remuneration and hidden fees. HUB24 is at the forefront of platforms in delivering a compliant technology solution that enables licensees to deliver more comprehensive services to clients and be rewarded for those services by participating more widely in the value chain should they wish to do so. communications, which enable HUB24 to deliver efficient and cost-effective services to all clients. A key channel opportunity for HUB24 is the ability to brand or ‘white label’ our platform for licensees with enough scale who want to tailor their platform solution. This is a streamlined process for HUB24, and already accounts for more than 50% of total fUA with expectation for strong growth in coming years. technology Industry recognition HUB24 has purpose-built a proprietary technology platform in-house which allows us to have full control over development priorities and provide tailored solutions for our clients. We are not constrained by external vendors, and are recognised for delivering platform enhancements at a more rapid rate than most, if not all, of our competitors, providing a significant competitive advantage. Our clients, including advisers, fund managers and investors enjoy real-time access to investment and account information through 24/7 web access. Clients can also access account information through a dedicated iPhone app. Our technology incorporates electronic account opening, trading, reports, statements and HUB24 was awarded the most New Developments Award by market researcher investment Trends, in their December 2012 Platform Benchmarking Report.* This award recognises HUB24’s rapid advancements in platform functionality and our position as an established alternative to major bank-owned platforms. HUB24 improved its rating by 23% in the 12 months to December 2012, with the next best platform improving 9%. This significant increase reflects our investment in the superannuation product, retail and group insurance options and direct market access share trading. The platform was also ranked third in the Product category and seventh overall out of 25 8 PLATFORM OVERVIEW HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 *Results from investment Trends 2012 Platform Report, based on a face-to-face research and audit methodology. leading platforms. This is a remarkable achievement given the short space of time HUB24 has been operating and the success of our R&D program in comparison to other established platforms. our Success The quality of the HUB24 platform and related services, the speed with which we develop new features, the unique managed portfolio functionality and our independence from institutions have contributed to the strong momentum that the platform is currently experiencing. month-on-month growth in fUA has averaged 9.25% for the year ended 30 June 2013, with a strong pipeline of new clients promising further growth momentum during fY2014. The number of advisers using the platform has increased by 75% since July 2012, with average fUA per adviser increasing by 64% over that time. Given that many of the advisers are relatively new to using the HUB24 platform, we expect significant upside in both the penetration of the platform into the advisers’ businesses, increasing average fUA per adviser, and the recruitment of new advisers, producing increasing momentum in fUA growth. Since winning the most New Developments Award in 2012, we have continued to improve the platform with better client reporting, a new email notification system, additional insurance options, a group insurance quote calculator and other features. We will continue to invest in platform improvements during fY2014 to maintain our market leading technology position, believing it will drive adoption by advisers as their preferred platform. HUB24 won a number of new dealer clients throughout 2013 as well as recently winning an initiative to deliver a white label platform for interPrac, a licensee with over 90 representatives offering a range of services that includes financial planning to the almost 9000 National Tax and Accountants’ Association (NTAA) members. r&D Incentive HUB24 received an R&D tax incentive payment from Ausindustry of $1.1 million in July for the 2012 financial year related to the significant investment made in the ongoing development of the HUB24 investment and superannuation platform. The company continues to invest in the development of new features and will apply for further payments based on eligibility in the coming year. We will continue to invest in platform improvements during fY2014 to maintain our market-leading technology position, believing it will drive adoption by advisers as their preferred platform HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 PLATFORM OVERVIEW 9 HuB24 DiRECTORS the HuB24 Board is committed to delivering the leading investment platform solution to our client. each Director contributes their own relevant expertise to guide the business to profitability and success, with a strong focus on corporate governance. Bruce Higgins B Eng CP Eng, mBA, fAiCD Chairman and non-executive Director Vaughan Webber B Ec non-executive Director Bruce Higgins has extensive experience as a company director and chief executive both within Australia and internationally and has mentored and directed profitable rapid growth businesses for the past 25 years. Bruce has previous roles relevant to the activities of the company as director of technology and software solutions businesses with both software engineering and e-learning businesses, start-up and successful restructure and commercialisation of listed companies. Bruce has prior experience as Chairman and Non-Executive Director on a variety of listed companies over the past 11 years and has also served in CEO or executive roles with Raytheon and Honeywell. Vaughan Webber is an experienced finance professional with a background in chartered accounting at a major international accountancy firm. Recently, Vaughan has had extensive financial public markets experience, having spent 10 years in corporate finance at a leading Australian stockbroker focussing on creating, funding and executing strategies for mid to small cap ASX listed companies. Vaughan also has experience as a director with ASX listed public companies and is currently Non-Executive Chairman of Wentworth Holdings Limited and Non- Executive Director of Anchor Resources Limited. Vaughan has a Bachelor Degree in Economics. Vaughan was appointed to the company’s Board on 19 October 2012 and is the Chairman of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. Bruce is currently Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Legend Corporation Limited and Chairman and Non- Executive Director of Q Technology consolidated entity. Bruce was awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in Southern California in 2005 and has a Bachelor Degree in Electronic Engineering and an mBA in Technology management. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer and fellow of the Australian institute of Company Directors. Bruce was appointed as Chairman of the Board on 19 October 2012. Previous listed company directorships held in the last three years: • Chairman of TSV Holdings Limited (appointed July 2007, resigned August 2010) • Global Heath Limited (appointed January 2010, resigned November 2010) • feore Limted (appointed August 2011, resigned August 2013). Each Director contributes their own relevant expertise to guide the business to profitability and success, with a strong focus on corporate governance 10 HUB24 DIRECTORS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Hugh robertson executive Director Ian litster B Sc (Hons) non-executive Director Hugh Robertson has over 25 years experience in the financial services industry, commencing his stockbroking career in 1983. During that time he was involved in a number of successful stockbroking and equity capital markets businesses, including falkiners Stockbroking and most recently Bell Potter Securities. Hugh is currently a Non-Executive Director at Wentworth Holdings Limited and Rattoon Limited. Previously, Hugh has also held directorships with NSX Ltd, OAmPS Ltd, Catalyst Recruitment Ltd and Bell Potter Ltd (pre-iPO). Hugh was appointed to the Board on 20 April 2011. ian Litster has over 10 years experience in designing and developing software for the financial services industries, particularly in the area of financial planning. He has been the founder of the companies behind the VisiPlan and COiN software packages, two of the leading financial planning systems in Australia. His main areas of expertise are the management of information technology organisations and software development. ian has a Bachelor Degree in Science (Honours in mathematics). left to right: Ian litster Bruce Higgins Hugh robertson Vaughan Webber HuB24 EXECUTiVE TEAm our HuB24 executive team has broad experience in australian financial services and particularly investment platforms. as business leaders in their field, they are recognised for their extensive accomplishments. Collectively, they are well positioned to lead the HuB24 business into the future. andrew alcock Chief executive officer Andrew has over 20 years experience across wealth management encompassing advice, platforms, industry superannuation, insurance and information technology. Andrew was formerly Chief Operating Officer of Genesys Wealth Advisers and Head of the Genesys Equity Program, where he was a director of over 20 financial planning practices across Australia. His previous executive roles include General manager for Asteron’s wealth management business, where he was responsible for a broad range of superannuation and investment solutions for investors, employers, licensees and advisers. Andrew’s extensive financial services experience solidly underpins his role as CEO of HUB24 Limited. matthew Haes Chief financial officer and Company Secretary matthew’s financial services experience spans over 16 years in senior finance roles, covering wealth management, securitisation, capital markets, stockbroking and funds management. He spent eight years as finance manager and Company Secretary at Centric Wealth Limited where he developed the finance function and integrated businesses resulting from the company’s merger and acquisition activities. matthew is a Director of HUB24’s subsidiary companies, a member of the executive committee and serves the committees of the Board. Outside HUB24 he is a non-executive director and chairman of the Audit & Risk committee of an APRA- regulated Authorised Deposit-taking institution (ADi). Jason entwistle Director Strategic Development Jason Entwistle has over 20 years experience in financial services, establishing and managing a number of successful wealth management-related businesses. in 1990, he was part of a small team that created the successful Navigator master trust (now owned by National Australia Bank). Jason consulted extensively on portfolio administrative platforms to over 20 leading financial institutions throughout Asia Pacific and the Uk. He was the co-founder of Avanteos, which was launched in 2001 as Australia’s first online wrap platform and later purchased by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. HUB24, our investment and superannuation platform, was built by some of Australia’s most respected and successful pioneers in delivering market-leading financial solutions 12 HUB24 EXECUTIVE TEAM HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Wes Gillett Head of product and Distribution Joseph Gioffre Head of operations Wes has been in the financial services industry for over 24 years, managing sales and marketing teams for several prominent organisations such as Asgard, Skandia, iNG and kPmG. His experience spans administration, product, investments, advice and technology, and he has managed multi-million dollar client relationships for over 15 years. Wes has chaired platform investment committees and been involved in product development and industry forums. He also brings substantial insight into the structure and drivers within the platform, superannuation and advice industry and their relationship to all participants, from manufacturers to end customers. Joseph Gioffre has over 13 years of operational and client service management experience in financial services, managing operational teams at Colonial first State, Challenger and Ord minnett. Joseph’s experience encompasses asset and investment management, broking, platform and reporting services over a wide spectrum of financial products and asset classes. Joseph is a Director of HUB24 Custodial Services, an ASiC Responsible manager for HUB24’s Australian financial Services Licence, and a member of the company’s Compliance and Risk and investment management committees. He is also a senior associate at finsia and a member of the Australian institute of management. left to right: matthew Haes Joseph Gioffre andrew alcock Jason entwistle Wes Gillett DIreCtorS’ REPORT Your Directors present their report together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as the ‘consolidated entity’ or ‘HUB24 consolidated entity’) consisting of HUB24 Limited (referred to hereafter as the ‘company’) and the entities it controlled for the year ended 30 June 2013. Directors The names and details of the company’s Directors in office during the financial year and until the date of this report are as follows. Bruce Higgins B Eng CP Eng, MBA, FAICD Chairman and Non-Executive Director Bruce Higgins has extensive experience as a company director and chief executive both within Australia and internationally and has mentored and directed profitable rapid growth businesses for the past 25 years. Bruce has previous roles relevant to the activities of the company as director of technology and software solutions businesses with both software engineering and e-learning businesses, start-up and successful restructure and commercialisation of listed companies. Bruce has prior experience as Chairman and Non-Executive Director on a variety of listed companies over the past 11 years and has also served in CEO or executive roles with Raytheon and Honeywell. Bruce is currently Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Legend Corporation Limited and Chairman and Non- Executive Director of Q Technology consolidated entity. Bruce was awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in Southern California in 2005 and has a Bachelor Degree in Electronic Engineering and an mBA in Technology management. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer and fellow of the Australian institute of Company Directors. Bruce was appointed as Chairman of the Board on 19 October 2012. Previous listed company directorships held in the last three years: • Chairman of TSV Holdings Limited (appointed July 2007, resigned August 2010) • Global Heath Limited (appointed January 2010, resigned November 2010) • feore Limted (appointed August 2011, resigned August 2013). Vaughan Webber B Ec Non-Executive Director Vaughan Webber is an experienced finance professional with a background in chartered accounting at a major international accountancy firm. Recently, Vaughan has had extensive financial public markets experience, having spent 10 years in corporate finance at a leading Australian stockbroker focussing on creating, funding and executing strategies for mid to small cap ASX listed companies. Vaughan also has experience as a director with ASX listed public companies and is currently Non-Executive Chairman of Wentworth Holdings Limited and Non- Executive Director of Anchor Resources Limited. Vaughan has a Bachelor Degree in Economics. Vaughan was appointed to the company’s Board on 19 October 2012 and is the Chairman of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. Hugh robertson Executive Director Hugh Robertson has over 25 years experience in the financial services industry, commencing his stockbroking career in 1983. During that time he has been involved in a number of successful stockbroking and equity capital markets businesses, including falkiners Stockbroking and most recently Bell Potter Securities. Hugh is currently a Non-Executive Director at Wentworth Holdings Limited and Rattoon Limited. Previously, Hugh has also held directorships with NSX Ltd, OAmPS Ltd, Catalyst Recruitment Ltd and Bell Potter Ltd (pre-iPO). Hugh was appointed to the Board on 20 April 2011. Ian litster B Sc (Hons) Non-Executive Director ian Litster has over 10 years experience in designing and developing software for the financial services industries, particularly in the area of financial planning. He has been the founder of the companies behind the VisiPlan and COiN software packages, two of the leading financial planning systems in Australia. His main areas of expertise are the management of information technology organisations and software development. ian has a Bachelor Degree in Science (Honours in mathematics). 14 DIRECTORS’ REPORT HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ian was appointed to the Board on 25 September 2012 and is Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. matthew was appointed Company Secretary on 10 September 2012. The names and details of the company’s Directors who held office during the financial year but were not company directors at the date of this report are as follows. The name and details of the Company Secretary in office during the financial year but not at the date of this report is as follows: • Otto Buttula (Non-Executive Chairman) – resigned 25 July 2012 • Andrea Steele (Company Secretary) – resigned 11 September 2012 • Jason Entwistle (Acting Chairman) – resigned 19 October 2012 • Robert Bishop (Non-Executive Director) – resigned 25 July 2012 • Darren Pettiona (Non-Executive Director) – resigned 26 September 2012 • David Spessott (Executive Director) – resigned 26 September 2012 • Robert Spano (Non-Executive Director) – resigned 19 October 2012 Directors’ Interests As at the date of this report, the interests of the Directors in the shares of the company were: Director Number of ordinary shares Bruce Higgins Hugh Robertson ian Litster Vaughan Webber 410,000 161,500 3,588,751 Nil Company Secretary The name and details of the Company Secretary in office during the financial year and at the date of this report is as follows: matthew Haes B Ec (Syd) ACA ACSA matthew Haes is the Chief financial Officer and Company Secretary for HUB24 Limited. matthew’s financial services experience spans over 16 years in senior finance roles, covering wealth management, securitisation, capital markets, stockbroking and funds management. He spent eight years as finance manager and Company Secretary at Centric Wealth Limited where he developed the finance function and integrated businesses resulting from the company’s merger and acquisition activities. matthew is a Director of HUB24’s subsidiary companies, a member of the executive committee and serves the committees of the Board. Outside HUB24 he is a non-executive director and chairman of the Audit & Risk committee of an APRA- regulated Authorised Deposit-taking institution (ADi). matthew has a Bachelor of Economics, and is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Secretary. Consolidated entity overview The consolidated entity operates the HUB24 investment and superannuation platform and, until the 2013 financial year, the investorfirst Securities stockbroking business. The investorfirst Securities stockbroking business offered investment advice, investment research, trade execution and clearing and corporate finance activities until february 2013. The HUB24 investment and superannuation platform is recognised as a leading independent portfolio administration service that provides financial advisers with the capability to offer their clients access to a wide range of investment options including market-leading managed portfolio functionality, efficient and cost effective trading, and comprehensive reporting, for all types of investors – individuals, companies, trusts or self-managed super funds. The company was established in 2007 by a team with a very strong track record of delivering market leading solutions in the financial services industry. principal activities The principal activities during the year of the consolidated entity were the provision of investment and superannuation portfolio administration services and stockbroking activities. HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 15 DIreCtorS’ REPORT A decision was made by the Board to divest the stockbroking business in December 2012 which was transferred to Wilsons HTm in february 2013. The sole activity provided by the consolidated entity from march 2013 is the provision of its investment and superannuation portfolio administration service. Capital raisings The company conducted two capital raisings during the period. The first capital raising was completed in August 2012 to meet the capital expenditure requirements of the HUB24 platform, fund the deferred consideration commitments of the marketsplus acquisition, fund operating expenses for both the stockbroking operations to february 2013 and the HUB24 platform during the year and meet the regulatory capital requirements of the business as an ASX market participant and iDPS Operator for the HUB24 platform. A rights issue seeking to raise a total of $10.298 million was initiated in July 2012, with a total of $8.396 million raised through the rights issue, shortfall placement and a further placement. A consolidation of the company’s capital (40 to 1) was undertaken on 11 December 2012 after being approved at the company’s Annual General meeting. The second capital raising, in march 2013, raised $4.653 million through the placement of approximately 25% of the company’s share capital to sophisticated and professional investors at $0.60 per share. reconciliation of results for Continuing and Discontinued operations The consolidated entity recorded a net loss after income tax for the year ended 30 June 2013 of $9.783 million (2012: $30.516 million). The loss after income tax from the continuing operation (HUB24 Platform) for the year ended 30 June 2013 was $5.798 million or $4.769 million when adjusted for depreciation, amortisation and impairment expenses (2012: $23.098 million, or $5.928 million when adjusted for depreciation, amortisation and impairment expenses). The loss after income tax from the discontinued operation (Stockbroking) for the year ended 30 June 2013 was $3.985 million (2012: $7.418 million). included in this result were the following significant items: The HUB24 investment and superannuation platform provides financial advisers with the capability to offer their clients access to a wide range of investment options including market leading managed portfolio functionality, efficient and cost effective trading, and comprehensive reporting 16 DIRECTORS’ REPORT HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Continuing operations • An increase in operational revenue from $0.226 million to $1.228 million driven by an increase in client fUA from $121.694 million to $384.568 million over the financial Year to 30 June 2013. This increase came from $114.146 million in superannuation and $248.729 million in iDPS • Amortisation of $0.918 million associated with the platform intangible asset and depreciation of $0.111 million associated with office equipment • The capitalisation of platform development costs of $0.927 million for additional product features to support additional revenue streams • An R&D incentive of $1.173 million (credit to income tax expense) relating to the ongoing investment in platform development. Discontinued operations • Loss on disposal of the stockbroking business of $2.201 million. The company has analysed its results to attribute revenue and expenses to opening fUA (Existing Operation) and to fUA growth (Growth) during the year for each of financial years 2013 and 2012. 2013 Financial Year FUA Platform revenue Platform direct costs Gross margin Operating expenses EBITDA EBiTDA % of fUA Depreciation, amortisation and impairment Capitalised development EBIT interest Loss before income tax Tax (expense)/benefit Loss after income tax from continuing operations Loss after income tax from discontinued operations Loss after income tax Existing operation $ Growth $ 122m 263m Total FY13 $ 385m 346,800 881,566 1,228,366 2,206,481 2,966,569 5,173,050 (1,859,681) (2,085,003) (3,944,684) 3,503,170 - 3,503,170 (5,362,851) (2,085,003) (7,447,854) (4.4%) (0.8%) (1.9%) (1,029,775) 927,617 (7,550,011) 577,771 (6,972,240) 1,173,832 (5,798,408) (3,984,560) (9,782,968) HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 17 DIreCtorS’ REPORT Composition of Continuing Operations 2012 Financial Year FUA Platform revenue Platform direct costs Gross margin Operating expenses EBITDA EBiTDA % of fUA Depreciation, amortisation and impairment Capitalised development EBIT interest Loss before income tax Tax (expense)/benefit Loss after income tax from continuing operations Loss after income tax from discontinued operations Loss after income tax Existing operation $ Growth $ 73m 49m Total FY12 $ 122m 135,720 90,541 226,261 1,992,298 2,548,281 4,540,579 (1,856,578) (2,457,740) (4,314,318) 3,692,473 - 3,692,473 (5,549,051) (2,457,740) (8,006,791) (7.6%) (5.0%) (6.6%) (17,169,826) 2,747,928 (22,428,689) 626,847 (21,801,842) (1,295,877) (23,097,719) (7,417,948) (30,515,667) Platform revenue has increased substantially in fY13 with $20 million average monthly growth in fUA throughout the year. Direct fixed costs increased during fY13 with the launch of superannuation and insurance developments via the introduction of Trustee and superannuation administration expenses. The business has made the conscious decision to invest in order to accelerate fUA growth so that the company can bring forward scale benefits of the existing cost base. increasing the rate of investment to transition fUA onto the platform will accelerate the improved financial performance of the company. Despite these fixed cost increases in fY13, the gross margin was maintained and EBiTDA improved marginally. We expect further scale benefits in servicing the existing business in fY14 to continue. The investment in development in fY12, represented by capitalised development costs of $2.747 million, has underpinned the growth in fUA and revenue of $0.8 million (2012: $0.09 million) during fY13. review of operations During the period, after incurring further losses due to the unexpected continuation of poor performance in equity markets and the overall challenging business environment for the small to medium stockbroking businesses sector, the company’s Board conducted a strategic review of operations that resulted in a decision to exit the stockbroking business and focus wholly on the 18 DIRECTORS’ REPORT HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 further development and commercialisation of the HUB24 platform. The decision to exit the stockbroking business was based on the following factors: funds Under Administration 30 June 2013 30 June 2012 Annual growth $384.6m $121.7m 216% • Expected continuing losses of this business Gross fund inflows $302.7m $80.6m 276% • future capital requirements • Continuing low trade volumes within the local broking industry and consolidation within the major stockbroking firms • Structural issues, lack of scale and margin compression • importance of growing shareholder value and focussing on the HUB24 business as the major driver of shareholder value creation. On 18 December 2012, the company announced the divestment of the stockbroking business to Wilson HTm. This transaction resulted in the transfer of a number of clients, advisers and analysts to Wilson HTm, which was effected on 8 february 2013. The company recorded a loss on sale of the stockbroking business of $2.201 million. This loss includes all costs associated with the windup of this business such as contract closures, excess office rental space, vesting of options and redundancies. The consolidated entity relinquished its ASX Clear license and ASX market Participant status on 15 may 2013. following the successful exit from the stockbroking business and placement of shares to sophisticated and professional investors, the Board and management have focussed on the HUB24 business and on the development of the senior executive team to lead the platform business and accelerate the growth in fUA in the coming years. HuB24 platform The company has succeeded in commercialising the HUB24 platform with fUA as at the end of June 2013 reaching $384 million, representing month on month growth of 9.25% since 1 July 2012. Solid growth in fund inflows since the end of the period has further increased fUA at the date of this report to $479 million. HUB24 currently services some of Australia’s leading independent financial advisory firms. During the year, white label versions of the HUB24 platform came online including the Compass HUB24 Super and Compass HUB24 invest products operated by the Sentry Group. We have a strong pipeline of opportunity for fUA growth from existing and new clients. During the period we completed development of the direct market access share trading functionality, which provides financial advisers with straight through processing share trade execution and access to live market data including share prices and market depth information. HUB24 Platform – Trend of Monthly Funds Under Administration 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 fua Jul '11 Sep '11 N ov '11 Jan '12 M ar '12 M ay '12 Jul '12 Sep '12 N ov '12 Jan '13 M ar '13 M ay '13 Jul '13 HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 19 DIreCtorS’ REPORT Significant Changes in the State of affairs likely Developments and expected results The consolidated entity divested the stockbroking business in february 2013. The financial impact of this change is described in Note 8 to the financial Statements and also set out above in the Directors’ Report. There have been no other significant changes in the nature or state of affairs of the consolidated entity. further information on likely developments in the operations of the consolidated entity and the expected results of the operations have not been included in this financial report because the Directors believe that the uncertainty of the rate of growth of fUA, market conditions, underlying market movements and general business environment do not provide sufficient certainty to provide a forecast. Significant events after the reporting Date On 29 July 2013 Andrew Alcock commenced employment with the company in the role of Chief Executive Officer. On 7 August the company issued the following: • 980,000 employee share options to employees under the company’s Employee Share Option Plan approved by shareholders in 2011 • 31,000 shares to employees under the share ownership plan. On 8 August 2013 the company held a General meeting of shareholders where the following resolutions where approved: • The change of name of the company to HUB24 Limited • To refresh the company’s placement capacity under ASX Listing Rule 7.1 • To issue 600,000 share options in the company to Andrew Alcock • To issue 510,000 share options in the company to Bruce Higgins • To issue 480,000 share options in the company to Jason Entwistle • To issue 360,000 share options in the company to Wes Gillett. Other than the matters disclosed above, no other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2013 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the consolidated entity’s operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity’s state of affairs in future financial years. HUB24 Custodial Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company, is an Australian financial Services License (AfSL) holder and is required to meet minimum financial requirements as an iDPS Operator and its custodial function. These regulations impose Net Tangible Asset (NTA) and cashflow projection requirements on the company and are subject to changes by the Australian Securities and investments Commission (ASiC) from time to time. The Directors are aware that changes to the financial requirements of Regulatory Guide 166 (June 2013), Class Order 13/760 – AfSL Holders as iDPS operators, Class Order 13/761 – AfSL holders as providers of custodial services and associated explanatory statements and regulatory impact guides may impose additional requirements for the company to hold NTA in excess of the current requirements effective in 1 July 2014 by up to an additional $5 million above the current maximum requirement of $5 million. The company is seeking clarification on these requirements from ASiC as these class orders relate to the consolidated entity’s specific operations. environmental regulation and performance The consolidated entity’s operations are not subject to significant environmental regulations under Australian legislation in relation to the conduct of its operations. Directors Indemnity During the 2013 financial year the consolidated entity paid a premium in respect of a contract, insuring all the Directors and officers against liability, except wilful breach of duty, of a nature that is required to be disclosed under section 300(8) of the Corporations Act 2001. in accordance with commercial practice, the amount of the premium has not been disclosed. 20 DIRECTORS’ REPORT HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Contingent assets and liabilities There are no material contingent assets or liabilities of which the consolidated entity is aware that exist at balance date. rounding of amounts The company is a kind referred to in Class Order 98/100, issued by the ASiC, relating to the ‘rounding off’ of amounts in the Directors’ and financial reports. Amounts in these reports have been rounded off in accordance with that Class Order to the nearest dollar, or in certain cases to the nearest thousand dollars. meetings of Directors The number of meetings of Directors (including meetings of committees of Directors) held during the year and the number of meetings attended by each Director was as per the table below. remuneration report – audited This remuneration report, which has been audited, outlines the key management personnel remuneration arrangements for the consolidated entity, in accordance with the requirements of Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations. The remuneration report is set out under the following main headings: • A – Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration • B – Details of remuneration • C – Service agreements • D – Share based compensation • E – Additional information a. principles used to Determine the nature and amount of remuneration for the purposes of this report key management Personnel (kmP) of the consolidated entity are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the major activities of the company and the consolidated entity, directly or indirectly, including any Director (whether executive or otherwise) of the company, and includes the five executives in the company and the consolidated entity receiving the highest remuneration (where applicable). Director Bruce Higgins ian Litster Hugh Robertson Vaughan Webber Jason Entwistle Otto Buttula David Spessot Robert Bishop Darren Pettiona Robert Spano Board Meetings Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee Meetings Remuneration & Nomination Committee Attended Held* Attended Held* Attended Held* 12 13 22 12 13 5 11 2 8 13 12 13 24 12 13 5 11 5 11 13 - 2 - 2 1 - - - - 1 - 2 - 2 1 - - - - 1 2 2 - 2 - - - - - - 2 2 - 2 - - - - - - *Number of meetings held during the time the Director held office or was a member of the committee. HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 21 DIreCtorS’ REPORT Remuneration Philosophy The performance of the consolidated entity depends upon the quality of its Directors and Executives (collectively hereafter key management Personnel). To prosper, the consolidated entity must attract, motivate and retain highly skilled key management Personnel. To this end, the consolidated entity embodies the following principles in its remuneration framework: • focus on sustained growth in shareholder wealth, consisting of share price growth • Provide competitive rewards to attract high calibre individuals • focus the executive on key drivers of value. Remuneration and Nomination Committee The Remuneration and Nomination Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board on the remuneration arrangements for Non-Executive Directors and management. The Remuneration and Nomination Committee assesses the appropriateness of the nature and amount of remuneration 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 performing Director and management team. The current members of the Remuneration Committee are ian Litster (Chair), Bruce Higgins and Vaughan Webber. Their qualifications and experience are set out earlier in this report. in reviewing performance, the Remuneration and Nomination Committee conducts an evaluation based on specific criteria, including the consolidated entity’s business performance, whether strategic objectives are being achieved and the development and performance of management and personnel. in determining compensation arrangements, the Remuneration and Nomination Committee assesses the appropriateness of the nature and amount of remuneration of the key management Personnel 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 team. management Personnel remuneration is separate and distinct. Non-Executive Director Remuneration Objective and Structure 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 calibre, whilst incurring a cost which is acceptable to shareholders. The amount of fixed remuneration is established for individual Non-Executive Directors by resolution of the full Board, at its discretion. The annual aggregate non-executive remuneration may not exceed the amount fixed by the company in General meeting for that purpose (currently fixed at a maximum of $400,000 per annum as approved by shareholders at the Annual General meeting held on 26 November 2010). The Remuneration and Nomination Committee may from time to time receive advice from independent remuneration consultants to ensure Non-Executive Directors’ fees and payments are appropriate and in line with market. The Chairman’s fees are determined independently to the fees of other non-executive directors based on comparative roles in the external market. No additional fees are paid for each Board committee on which a Director sits, however Directors are also entitled to be reimbursed for reasonable travel, accommodation and other expenses incurred as a consequence of their attendance at Board meetings and otherwise in the execution of their duties as Directors. The remuneration of Non-Executive Directors for the financial years ending 30 June 2013 and 30 June 2012 respectively are detailed in the Remuneration of key management Personnel section of this Remuneration Report. Executive Remuneration Objective The consolidated entity aims to reward executives with a level and mix of remuneration commensurate with their position and responsibilities to: • align the interests of executives with those of shareholders • link reward with the strategic goals and performance of Remuneration Structure the consolidated entity in accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of Non-Executive Director and other key • ensure total remuneration is competitive by market standards. 22 DIRECTORS’ REPORT HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Structure The Remuneration and Nomination Committee may from time to time receive advice from independent remuneration consultants to ensure executive remuneration is appropriate and in line with market. Remuneration may consist of the following key elements: • fixed salary • Cash/equity bonus – Short Term incentive Plan (STiP) • Long Term incentive Plan (LTiP) • Share based incentives of the company, which was established at the Annual General meeting of the company on 28 November 2011 for the purposes of issuing options over ordinary shares. Additionally, the Board of Directors may, at their discretion and with the approval of shareholders, (as required) elect to remunerate key management Personnel through the issue of share options outside of this plan. The terms of the options issued are structured so that sales restrictions are in force over the options or shares for two or more years as well as vesting structures that incorporate share price performance hurdles and continuing service obligations ensuring alignment with shareholder value creation. Fixed Salary Objective and Structure The level of fixed remuneration is set in order to provide a base level of remuneration, which is both appropriate to the position and is competitive in the market. fixed salaries are reviewed annually by the Board of Directors and the process consists of a review of company- wide business unit and individual performances, relevant comparative remuneration in the market and internal and, where appropriate, external advice on policies and practices. key management Personnel receive their fixed remuneration in cash. Cash/Equity Bonus – STIP Objective and Structure The objective of the STiP is to reward executives who are remunerated with fixed remuneration in a manner that focusses them on achieving personal and business goals which contribute to the creation of sustained shareholder value. STiP payments are granted to executives based upon specific annual financial and business plan targets being achieved as determined by the Board. The STiP facilitates annual cash/equity opportunities that reflect performance. Details of the STiP bonuses earned for each executive are detailed below. Equity Bonus – LTIP Objective and Structure Share Based Incentives Objective The objective of share based remuneration is to reward key management Personnel and staff (where applicable) in a manner that aligns this element of remuneration with the creation of shareholder value. As such, ordinary share and share option grants may be made to executive key management Personnel who are able to influence the generation of shareholder wealth and thus have an impact on the company’s performance. Structure Share based remuneration to key management Personnel may be delivered in the form of shares, partly-paid shares, or grants under the Employee Share Plan or as share option grants, as the Board recommends in its discretion, on a case by case basis. Recipients of share based remuneration may be required to meet vesting or issue conditions, including length-of-service, and market and non-market performance based criteria, including sustained share price targets. HUB24 Performance and Link to Remuneration Remuneration of certain individuals is directly linked to performance of the consolidated entity. A portion of incentive payments is dependent on defined earnings targets being met while the remaining portion of the incentive payments is at the discretion of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. Use of Remuneration Consultants key management Personnel may be eligible to participate as recipients in the Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) During the financial year ended 30 June 2013 the company sought guidance from Primary Asset Consultants, HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 23 DIreCtorS’ REPORT remuneration and recruitment consultants, to review the proposed structure of remuneration of the Chief Executive Officer including fixed Remuneration, Short Term incentive and Long Term incentive. The guidance was sought by the Chairman of the Board. Primary Asset Consultants received a fee of $88,800 for the placement of the CEO role and no further fee for remuneration consultant services. An agreed set of protocols were put in place to ensure that the remuneration recommendations would be free from undue influence from key management Personnel. The Board is satisfied that these protocols were followed and as such there was no undue influence. (b) Remuneration • fixed service fee – a monthly package of $22,500 ($270,000 annual equivalent) • Short Term incentive – a cash bonus of $100,000 to be assessed by the Board. Andrew Alcock was appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer of the company on 7 may 2013, to commence with the company on 29 July 2013. The details of mr Alcock’s service agreement are set out in part C of this report. Remuneration of Key Management Personnel Voting and Comments Made at the Company’s 2012 Annual General Meeting At the 2012 AGm, 98.19% of votes received supported the adoption of the remuneration report for the year ended 30 June 2012. The company did not receive any specific feedback at the AGm regarding its remuneration practices. Details of the nature and amount of each element of the emolument of key management Personnel of the consolidated entity for the financial year. key management Personnel are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the company, directly or indirectly, including any Director (whether executive or otherwise). B. Details of remuneration Summary of Key Terms of Chief Executive Officer’s Employment Agreement Jason Entwistle was appointed as Acting Chief Executive Officer on 26 September 2012. Jason Entwistle’s contractor arrangement was established by taking into account the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Best Practice Recommendations as well as industry practice. (a) Duration of the Contract Jason Entwistle was contracted under a continuing service agreement which expired on 1 August 2013, whereupon he relinquished his Acting Chief Executive role and commenced as Director of Strategic Development with the company. All executives have rolling agreements. The company may generally terminate the executive’s employment agreement by providing between one and six months’ written notice depending on the agreement or providing payment in lieu of the notice period (based on the fixed component of the executive’s remuneration). The company may terminate the contract at any time without notice if serious misconduct has occurred. Where termination with cause occurs, the executive is only entitled to that portion of remuneration that is fixed, and only up to the date of termination. On termination with cause, any unvested options will immediately be forfeited. Bonuses paid for the year ended 30 June 2013 are discretionary and are not dependent on the satisfaction of a particular performance condition. Specific performance conditions for bonuses will be implemented for the fY14 financial year. Our independence ensures we are able to objectively offer the best choice of service providers for advisers and investors 24 DIRECTORS’ REPORT HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Short Term Post Employment Share Based Payments Salary and Fees Cash Bonus Termination Payment Super- annuation Shares Options Total Performance Related % Remuneration of Key Management Personnel 2013 $ Non-Executive Directors Bruce Higgins1 Vaughan Webber2 Jason Entwistle3 Robert Bishop4 Darren Pettiona5 Robert Spano6 ian Litster7 70,560 40,376 19,383 3,058 9,534 20,000 64,259 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sub-Total Non-Executive Directors 227,170 Executive Directors Hugh Robertson8* Otto Buttula9 David Spessot10 Sub-Total Executive Directors Key Management Personnel Jason Entwistle3 – Acting Chief Executive Officer Wes Gillett11 – Head of Product and Distribution 778,124 6,815 74,529 859,468 207,581 44,705 Joseph Gioffre – Head of Operations 200,000 30,000 matthew Haes – CfO and Company Secretary 205,262 Neil Sheather12 – Head of Stockbroking 126,519 Andrea Steele13 – Company Secretary 72,348 - - - Sub-Total Key Management Personnel 856,415 30,000 - - - - - - - - - - 62,500 62,500 - - - - - - - - - - 275 - - - 275 - - 12,332 12,332 - 4,007 18,000 18,473 9,298 4,510 54,288 66,895 - - - - - - - - - - 70,560 40,376 19,383 3,333 9,534 20,000 64,259 227,445 453,540 1,231,664 - - 6,815 149,361 - 453,540 1,387,840 - - - - - - - - - - - 207,581 48,712 248,000 223,735 13,668 149,485 - 76,858 13,668 954,371 - 467,208 2,569,656 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Total 1,943,053 30,000 62,500 1. Bruce Higgins appointed 19 October 2012 2. Vaughan Webber appointe 19 October 2012 3. Jason Entwistle resigned as Non-Executive Director and appointed Acting Chief Exective Officer 26 September 2012 4. Robert Bishop resigned from the Board 25 July 2012 5. Darren Pettiona resigned from the Board 26 September 2012 6. Robert Spano resigned from the Board 19 October2012 7. 8. Hugh Robertson currently acts in a Non-Executive Director capacity, however, is classified as an Executive Director as at 30 June 2013 ian Litster appointed 26 September 2012 9. Otto Buttula resigned from the Board 25 July 2012 10. David Spessot resigned from the Board 26 September 2012 11. Wes Gillett appointed 22 April 2013 12. Neil Sheather departed 6 march 2013 13. Andrea Steele departed 11 September 2012 *in february 2013, Hugh Robertson departed the company as an advisor with the divestment of the stockbroking business, whilst remaining as a Director. He remains as an Executive Director for six months, until 8 August 2013, post departure as defined under the Corporations Act 2001. Hugh Robertson’s salary and fees were paid to his private company as follows: Corporate advisory and stockbroking services – Hugh Robertson 13,350 Corporate advisory and stockbroking services – Spouse Director fees Total 742,595 22,179 778,124 Hugh Robertson has 750,000 options over ordinary shares with an expiry date of 31 January 2015 and exercise price of $5.20 per options. These options became fully vested on 8 february 2013 with the divestment of the stockbroking business resulting in a share based payments expense of $453,540. HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 25 DIreCtorS’ REPORT Remuneration of Key Management Personnel 2012 $ Non-Executive Directors Jason Entwistle Robert Bishop kim Hogan1 Darren Pettiona2 Robert Spano 53,304 36,697 15,012 4,384 40,000 Sub-Total Non-Executive Directors 149,397 Executive Directors Hugh Robertson Otto Buttula Darren Pettiona2 David Spessot3 910,065 63,583 131,761 112,738 Sub-Total Executive Directors 1,218,147 Key Management Personnel Aaron Bull – Head of iT4 mark mansfield – Compliance manager5 matthew Press – COO Stockbroking and Operations6 Paul Sarkis – Head of Product7 Neil Sheather – Head of Stockbroking8 Ariel Sivikofsky – CfO and Company Secretary9 Andrea Steele – Company Secretary frances Taylor – Product and Compliance Therese Taylor – Compliance and Legal10 123,649 65,656 42,918 117,857 104,852 152,279 192,660 165,138 65,350 Sub-Total Key Management Personnel 1,030,359 Total 2,397,903 Short Term Post Employment Share Based Payments Salary and Fees Cash Bonus Termination Payment Super- annuation Shares Options Total Performance Related % - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11,538 - 11,538 - - - - - - - - - - 11,538 - 3,303 1,351 - - 4,654 - - 12,842 10,146 22,988 11,128 5,909 3,515 10,607 9,436 12,844 17,340 14,862 5,882 91,523 119,165 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 53,304 40,000 16,363 4,384 40,000 154,051 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 76,279 986,344 100% - - 63,583 156,141 7,469 130,353 83,748 1,336,421 7,470 142,247 - - 71,565 46,433 2,421 2,462 130,885 116,750 - 165,123 2,421 1,937 212,421 181,937 - 71,232 16,711 1,138,593 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% - 100,459 2,629,065 1. kim Hogan resigned from the Board 27 October 2011 2. Darren Pettiona resigned as Chief Executive Officer 30 march 2012 and was appointed as Non-Executive Director 17 may 2012 3. David Spessot appointed Chief Executive Officer-Designate 30 march 2012 4. Aaron Bull appointed 1 September 2011 5. mark mansfield appointed 5 January 2012 6. matthew Press resigned 16 September 2011 7. Paul Sarkis appointed 1 November 2011 8. Neil Sheather appointed 7 September 2011 9. Ariel Sivikofsky resigned 15 march 2012 10. Therese Taylor resigned 11 November 2011 26 DIRECTORS’ REPORT HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 C. Service agreements Remuneration and other terms of employment for key management personnel are formalised in service agreements. The major provisions of the agreements relating to remuneration are set out below. Salaries are for fY 2014 and are subject to review annually by the Remuneration and Nominations Committee. There are no termination payment benefits other than the contracted notice periods. Name Base Salary (including superannuation) STI2 LTI3 Term of agreement Notice period – either party Andrew Alcock1 – Chief Executive Officer $370,000 100% of base salary 600,000 options* Jason Entwistle – Director, Strategic Development $300,000 100% of base salary 480,000 options* Wes Gillett – Head of Product and Distribution $250,700 100% of base salary 360,000 options* matthew Haes – Chief financial Officer and Company Secretary Joseph Gioffre – Head of Operations $226,050 $223,995 Nil Nil 115,000 options** 80,000 options** Unspecified – commenced 29 July 2013 Unspecified – commenced 1 August 2013 Unspecified – commenced 19 April 2013 Unspecified – commenced 26 June 2012 Unspecified – commenced 3 July 2012 6 months 6 months 6 months 1 month 1 month 1. Andrew Alcock commenced employment 29 July 2013. 2. 50% of STi payable upon achieving financial and business plan targets set by the Board. A further 50% payable upon the achievement of stretch targets set by the Board. 3. Options for Andrew Alcock, Jason Entwistle and Wes Gillett with two year sale restriction after vesting and exercise with vesting in three annual tranches no earlier than 12, 24 and 36 months upon achieving share price hurdles. Options for matthew Haes and Joseph Gioffre with minimum two year sale restriction after vesting and exercise. Vesting no earlier than 12 months from date of issue subject to achieving share price hurdle. *Options issued 7 August 2013 **Options issued 8 August 2013 management personnel have no entitlement to termination payments in the event of removal for misconduct. D. Share Based Compensation There were no options or shares issued to Directors or other key management Personnel as part of compensation during the year ended 30 June 2013. Refer to Note 23 of the notes to the consolidated financial Report for options issued to key management Personnel after 30 June 2013. There are no options over ordinary shares affecting remuneration of Directors and other key management Personnel in this financial year. Refer to Note 28 of the notes to the consolidated financial Report for shares and options held by key management Personnel. HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 DIRECTORS’ REPORT 27 DIreCtorS’ REPORT e. additional Information The earnings of the consolidated entity for the five years ended 30 June 2013 are summarised below: EBiTDA EBiT Profit /(Loss) after income tax 2013 $’000 (10,504) (11,534) (9,783) 2012 $’000 (12,677) (29,847) (30,516) 2011 $’000 (3,464) (5,235) (4,451) The factors that are considered to affect shareholder value are summarised below: Share price at financial year end 2013 $’000 $0.75 2012 $’000 $0.95 2011 $’000 $2.78 2010 $’000 (1,901) (2,204) (1,068) 2010 $’000 $1.58 Basic earnings per share (0.008) (0.044) (0.009) (0.005) 2009 $’000 (2,330) (3,536) (2,010) 2009 $’000 $2.21 (0.02) This concludes the remuneration report which has been audited. Corporate Governance in recognising the need for the highest standards of corporate behaviour and accountability, the Directors of the company support and have substantially adhered to the principles of corporate governance. The company’s corporate governance statement is contained in the following section of this Annual Report. non-audit Services Tax, compliance and consulting services of $81,000 were paid to BDO (2012: $Nil). The Directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors as set out in APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants as they did not involve reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in a management or decision-making capacity for the consolidated entity, acting as an advocate for the consolidated entity or jointly sharing rights and rewards. proceedings on Behalf of the Company No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on behalf of the company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the company is a party, for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the company for all or part of those proceedings. No proceedings have been brought or intervened in on behalf of the company with leave of the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001. auditor Independence The Directors received an independence Declaration from the auditors of the company as required under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 that follows on the next page. Refer to Note 25: Auditors Remuneration of the financial statements for details of the remuneration that the auditors received or are due to receive for the provision of audit and other services. Bruce Higgins Chairman Sydney, 29 August 2013 28 DIRECTORS’ REPORT HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 auDItor’S InDepenDenCe DECLARATiON                                   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 29 Corporate GOVERNANCE The Board of Directors of the company is responsible for establishing the corporate governance framework of the consolidated entity having regard to the ASX Corporate Governance Council (CGC) published guidelines as well as its corporate governance principles and recommendations. The Board guides and monitors the business and affairs of the company on behalf of the shareholders by whom they are elected and to whom they are accountable. The table below summarises the company’s compliance with the CGS’s recommendations: Recommendation Comply Principle 1 – Lay solid foundations for management and oversight 1.1 1.2 1.3 Companies should establish the functions reserved to the Board and those delegated to senior executives and disclose those functions. Companies should disclose the process for evaluating the performance of senior executives. Companies should provide the information indicated in the guide to reporting on Principle 1. Principle 2 – Structure the Board to add value 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 A majority of the Board should be independent Directors. As a result of the restructure of the Board in October 2012, the Board is currently comprised of two independent non-executive directors and two non-independent non-executive directors. The Chair should be an independent Director. The roles of Chair and Chief Executive Officer should not be exercised by the same individual. The Board should establish a nomination committee. Companies should disclose the process for evaluating the performance of the Board, its committees and individual Directors. Principle 3 – Promote ethical and responsible decision-making Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3.1 Companies should establish a code of conduct and disclose the code or a summary of the code as to: Yes • The practices necessary to maintain confidence in the company’s integrity • The practices necessary to take into account their legal obligations and the reasonable expectations of their stakeholders • The responsibility and accountability of individuals for reporting and investigating reports of unethical practices. 3.2 Companies should establish a policy concerning diversity and disclose the policy or a summary of that policy. The policy should include requirements for the board to establish measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity for the board to assess annually both the objectives and progress in achieving them. No The Company has not established a policy concerning diversity and disclosed the policy or a summary of that policy. it is the intention of the Company to comply with this principle at a time when the size of the Company and its activities warrant establishment of a policy. 3.3 Companies should disclose in each annual report the measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity set by the Board in accordance with the diversity policy and progress towards achieving them. (Refer to 3.2) No 30 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Recommendation 3.4 Companies should disclose in each annual report the proportion of women employees in the whole organisation, women in senior executive positions and women on the Board. Proportion of Women in the whole organisation: 29% (9.4 of 32.4),Women in senior executive positions: 0% (0 of 5), Women on Board: Nil) 3.5 Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 3. Principle 4 – Safeguard integrity in financial reporting 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 The Board should establish an audit committee. The audit committee should be structured so that it: • Consists only of Non-Executive Directors • Consists of a majority of independent Directors • is chaired by an independent chair, who is not Chair of the Board • Has at least three members. The ARCC comprises two members which the Board considers to be sufficient given the overall reduction in Board members to four from seven during the financial year. The audit committee should have a formal charter. Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 4. Principle 5 – Make timely and balanced disclosure 5.1 Companies should establish written policies designed to ensure compliance with ASX listing rule disclosure requirements and to ensure accountability at a senior executive level for that compliance and disclose those policies or a summary of those policies. 5.2 Companies should provide the information indicated in the guide to reporting on Principle 5. Principle 6 – Respect the rights of shareholders 6.1 Companies should design a communications policy for promoting effective communication with shareholders and encouraging their participation at general meetings and disclose their policy or a summary of that policy. 6.2 Companies should provide the information indicated in the guide to reporting on Principle 6. Principle 7 – Recognise and manage risk 7.1 7.2 7.3 Companies should establish policies for the oversight and management of material business risks and disclose a summary of those policies. The Board should require management to design and implement the risk management and internal control system to manage the company's material business risks and report to it on whether those risks are being managed effectively. The Board should disclose that management has reported to it as to the effectiveness of the company's management of its material business risks. The Board should disclose whether it has received assurance from the Chief Executive Officer (or equivalent) and the Chief financial Officer [or equivalent] that the declaration provided in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal control and that the system is operating effectively in all material respects in relation to financial reporting risks. Comply Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 7.4 Companies should provide the information indicated in the guide to reporting on Principle 7. Yes HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 31 Corporate GOVERNANCE Recommendation Principle 8 – Remunerate fairly and responsibly 8.1 8.2 The Board should establish a remuneration committee. The remuneration committee should be structured so that it: • Consists of a majority of independent Directors • is chaired by an independent Chair The Remuneration and Nomination Committee is chaired by a non-executive Director who is defined as non-independent by reason of having a substantial shareholding in the company • Has at least three members 8.3 Companies should clearly distinguish the structure of Non-Executive Directors remuneration from that of Executive Directors and senior executives. 8.4 Companies should provide the information indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 8 Comply Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Board functions The Board seeks to identify the expectations of the shareholders, as well as other regulatory and ethical expectations and obligations. in addition, the Board is responsible for identifying areas of significant business risk and ensuring arrangements are in place to adequately manage those risks. To ensure that the Board is well equipped to discharge its responsibilities it has established guidelines for the nomination and selection of Directors and for the operation of the Board. The responsibility for the operation and administration of the consolidated entity is delegated, by the Board, to the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive management Team. The Board ensures that this team is appropriately qualified and experienced to discharge their responsibilities and has in place procedures to assess the performance of the Chief Executive Officer and the executive management team. Whilst at all times the Board retains full responsibility for guiding and monitoring the consolidated entity, in discharging its stewardship it makes use of sub-committees. Specialist committees are able to focus on a particular responsibility and provide informed feedback to the Board. To this end the Board has established an Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, chaired by Vaughan Webber, an independent Director. The Board is responsible for ensuring that management’s objectives and activities are aligned with the expectations and risk identified by the Board. The Board has a number of mechanisms in place to ensure this is achieved including: • Board approval of a strategic plan designed to meet stakeholders’ needs and manage business risk • Ongoing development of the strategic plan and approving initiatives and strategies designed to ensure the continued growth and success of the company • Development of budgets by management and monitoring progress against budget - via the establishment and reporting of both financial and non financial key performance indicators. Other functions reserved to the Board include: • Approval of the annual and half-yearly financial reports • Approving and monitoring the progress of major capital expenditure, capital management, and acquisitions and divestitures • Ensuring that any significant risks that arise are identified, assessed, appropriately managed and monitored • Reporting to shareholders. 32 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Structure of the Board The skills, experience and expertise relevant to the position of Director held by each Director in office at the date of the annual report are included in the Directors’ Report. Directors of the company are considered to be independent when they are independent of management and free from any business or other relationship that could materially interfere with (or could reasonably be perceived to materially interfere with), the exercise of their unfettered and independent judgement. in the context of Director independence, ‘materiality’ is considered from both the consolidated entity and individual Director perspective. The determination of materiality requires consideration of both quantitative and qualitative elements. An item is presumed to be quantitatively immaterial if it is equal to or less than 5% of the appropriate base amount. it is presumed to be material (unless there is qualitative evidence to the contrary) if it is equal to or greater than 10% of the appropriate base amount. Qualitative factors considered include whether a relationship is strategically important, the competitive landscape, the nature of the relationship and the contractual or other arrangements governing it and other factors that point to the actual ability of the Director in question to shape the direction of the consolidated entity. in accordance with the definition of independence above, and the materiality thresholds set, the following Directors of HUB24 are all considered to be independent: Bruce Higgins Non-Executive Director and Chairman (appointed 19 October 2012) Vaughan Webber Non-Executive Director (appointed 19 October 2012) There are procedures in place, agreed by the Board, to enable Directors in furtherance of their duties to seek independent professional advice at the company’s expense. performance The performance of the Board and key executives is reviewed regularly against both measurable and qualitative indicators. The Board will conduct self performance evaluations that involve an assessment of each Board member’s and key executive’s performance against specific and measurable qualitative and quantitative performance criteria. The performance criteria against which Directors and executives are assessed are aligned with the financial and non-financial objectives of the company. Due to the restructure of the consolidated entity and changes in the HUB24 board and executive management team, no formal review of the skills and performance has been undertaken during the financial year ended 30 June 2013. The following will be addressed during the 2014 financial year: • How gender diversity is achieved and when to introduce a formal policy • Review of the performance of the Board members • Performance of the newly appointed executive management team. remuneration and nomination Committee The primary function of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee is to assist the Board of Directors of HUB24 Limited in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities to shareholders by: • Assisting the Board to develop a remuneration strategy and policy that: 1. Attracts and retains talent 2. motivates the CEO and direct reports 3. Links remuneration with performance and the creation of value for shareholders 4. is appropriate compared to the market practice. • Recommending the appropriate size and composition of the Board • Developing an appropriate criteria for Board membership • making proposals on the remuneration framework for non-executive Directors • making recommendations on the levels of remuneration for the CEO and CEO’s direct reports • Overseeing the design of equity based incentive plans • Reviewing annual incentives of the CEO and direct reports HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 33 Corporate GOVERNANCE • Reviewing the company’s objectives in achieving its diversity objectives • Overseeing compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements associated with remuneration matters • Considering the circumstances in which external remuneration consultants may be sought. The company is committed to the principle that its Remuneration and Nomination Committee should be of sufficient size, independence and technical expertise to discharge its mandate effectively. The Committee shall be comprised of: • At least three members The minutes shall be circulated and approved by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee members, and included in the papers for the next full Board meeting after each Remuneration and Nomination Committee meeting. reporting requirements The Remuneration and Nominations Committee is responsible for: • Reviewing and recommending to the Board for approval the remuneration report to be included in the company’s annual report and overseeing the process in support of its preparation • Reporting to the Board, including recommendations on any specific decisions or actions the board should consider • All members of the Committee shall be non-executive • Ensuring that shareholder approval is sought for Directors • A majority of independent Non-Executive Directors. ‘independence’ for these purposes will be assessed by reference to criteria approved by the Board. The Chairperson of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee will be appointed by the Board. The Chairperson must be a Non-Executive Director and may not hold the position of the Chairperson of the Board. The Chairperson of the Committee shall be appointed annually. Should the Chairperson of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee be absent from a meeting and no acting Chairperson has been appointed, the members of the Committee present at the meeting have authority to choose one of their number to be Chairperson for that particular meeting. meetings and Quorum The Remuneration and Nomination Committee will meet at least once per year and at such other times as required. in general, the CEO, Company Secretary and CfO are invited to attend the Remuneration Committee meetings. A quorum of any meeting will be two members. minutes of meetings shall be taken by the Company Secretary or their delegate. The agenda and supporting documentation will be circulated to the Remuneration Committee members within a reasonable period in advance of each meeting. remuneration matters which require it eg shares to executive Directors. Charter and performance review The Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter is reviewed and updated at least annually and changes required should be recommended to the Board and Remuneration and Nomination Committee for approval. The Committee reviews its own performance annually. audit, risk and Compliance Committee (arCC) purpose The primary function of the ARCC is to assist the Board of Directors of the company in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities to shareholders by reviewing the: • integrity of the financial statements of the consolidated entity, including: 1. Reviewing and reporting to the Board on the half yearly and annual reports and financial statements of the company and associated entities 2. monitoring and reviewing the reliability of financial reporting 3. monitoring and reviewing mandatory statutory requirements 34 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 • External auditor’s qualifications, performance and independence, including: 1. Nominating the external auditor 2. Reviewing the adequacy, scope and quality of the annual statutory audit and half yearly statutory review • management of financial and operational risk, including a review of the: 1. Effectiveness of the consolidated entity’s internal control systems 2. Business Continuity and Risk Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan 3. Consolidated entity’s insurance policy and coverage • Consolidated entity’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements: 1. Occupational Health and Safety 2. AfS Licence conditions. Composition The company is committed to the principle that its ARCC should be of sufficient size, independence and technical expertise to discharge its mandate effectively. The ARCC shall be comprised of two or more Directors, whom shall be Non-Executive Directors, free from any business or other relationship that would materially interfere with their exercise of duties as a member of the ARCC. The Chairman of the ARCC will be an independent Director and not the Chairman of the main holding entity, HUB24 Limited. All members of the ARCC shall have a working familiarity with basic finance and accounting practices, and at least one member must have financial expertise or at a minimum considerable financial experience. The members of the ARCC are expected to have an understanding of the industries in which the company operates. Where the member does not have the requisite expertise upon initial appointment, financial literacy should be attained within a reasonable period of time after his or her appointment. injection of new ideas. ARCC members should not serve on the audit committees of more than two other public companies unless the Board determines that such service does not impair the member’s ability to serve on the committee. The ARCC should be given the necessary power and resources to meet its charter. This will include rights of access to management and to auditors (external and internal) without management present and rights to seek explanations and additional information. meetings The ARCC meetings take place as often as required to undertake its role effectively. in general, the Chief Executive Officer, Company Secretary and CfO are invited to attend the ARCC meetings. A quorum of any meeting will be two members. The ARCC meets at least twice per year with the external auditor, including at least one meeting without management present to discuss any matters that may be unresolved with management. The ARCC must report, follow up and resolve any differences of view between the internal auditors and management. minutes of meetings shall be taken by the Company Secretary or their delegate. The agenda and supporting documentation will be circulated to the ARCC members within a reasonable period in advance of each meeting. The minutes shall be circulated and approved by the ARCC members, and included in the papers for the next full Board meeting after each ARCC meeting. ensuring the effectiveness of the arCC in order to ensure that the ARCC is able to effectively carry out its duties, the ARCC shall: • Have unlimited access to both internal and external auditors and to all senior management and all employees • Have available to it resources sufficient to engage outside expertise if needed i.e., legal and technical consultants • Be provided with a status report for all membership should be periodically assessed to ensure the skills and experience are present to undertake the committee’s duties and if necessary rotated to ensure the recommendations provided by the auditors for which agreed action is required, which reports include accountable officers and implementation dates. HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 35 Corporate GOVERNANCE limitation of audit, risk and Compliance Committee’s role management framework will need to adapt as the business develops.” While the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee has the responsibilities and powers set out in its Charter, it is not the duty of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee to plan or conduct audits or to determine that the consolidated entity’s financial statements and disclosures are complete and accurate and are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable rules and regulations. These are the responsibilities of management and the external auditor. Charter and performance review The Charter will be reviewed and updated at least annually and changes required will be recommended to the Board for approval. The Committee annually reviews its own performance. The purpose of HUB24’s risk management framework is to: • Affirm the company’s commitment to the management of risk • integrate risk management practices across the company • foster a culture where staff assume responsibility for managing risk • Define the approach to risk management against regulatory and industry standards, and how these apply to the company. A structured risk management program will provide a number of beneficial outcomes by: • Enhancing strategic planning through the identification of threats to the company The current members of the ARCC are Vaughan Webber and ian Litster. Their qualifications and experience are set out earlier in this report. • Encouraging a proactive approach to issues likely to impact on the company’s strategic and operational objectives executive Committee The HUB24 Executive Committee meets fortnightly, and its main functions include: • Ensuring the company is managed in a commercial and legal manner • Ensuring the company adopts, maintains and applies appropriate business policies and procedures • improving the quality of decision-making by providing structured methods for the exploration of threats, opportunities and resource allocation. The company has adopted a methodology consistent with Risk management Standard iSO 31000:2009 for identifying, assessing and managing risks. This standard is now considered to be the acceptable standard for all Australian financial Service licence holders. This methodology provides a structure for: • Communicating, mitigating and escalating major risk • Providing direction to management and staff on issues strategic and policy matters • identifying and evaluating new business opportunities. • incorporating risk management principles and objectives into strategic, operational and resource planning activities. risk procedures Risk is inherent in all of the day-to-day activities of all companies within the HUB24 Limited consolidated entity. Risk Management Framework Board delegation ASiC RG 104 states that a “risk management framework will depend on the nature, scale and complexity of the business and risk profile. The risk The company Board sets the organisational appetite for risk and has delegated oversight of the company’s risk management function to the ARCC. 36 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 Design of framework for managing risk Staff trading approval required for all Staff Risks within HUB24 are entered into the risk register and allocated relevant risk classifications. Risks are measured against operational, HR, financial, strategic and regulatory categories. Monitoring and review of the framework Once implemented, the framework must be continually monitored to ensure it remains appropriate for the company. in the absence of any required changes throughout the year, an annual review will be undertaken to ensure the currency of the framework, as well as the internal compliance with the framework. All Staff, including Directors and Designated Staff, must complete a Staff Trading Approval form prior to dealing in HUB24 securities. Directors and Staff must not deal in HUB24 securities before a Staff Trading Approval form is approved or where authorisation is not given. The Staff Trading Approval form must be authorised by any one of the following officers: in the first instance by the Chief Executive Officer or Chief financial Officer; if neither are available, the Chairman of HUB24 Limited. it is the preference that such approvals be given by the Chief Executive Officer or Chief financial Officer in the first instance. Continual improvement of the framework Continuous Disclosure policy There is an expectation that the framework will develop over time, particularly as the organisation changes size and direction. Guiding principle trading policy All Staff, including Directors and designated Staff, must obtain approval prior to trading in securities of the company. in addition, the company encourages any Staff and Directors who hold company securities to be long term holders, and therefore, short-term trading is discouraged. HUB24 must immediately notify the market via an announcement to the ASX of any market sensitive information (ie. information concerning HUB24 that a reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the price or value of HUB24’s securities). exception to the Guiding principle Disclosure is not required where one or more of the following requirements apply (LR 3.1A.1): trading During Blackout period • it would be a breach of a law to disclose the information All Directors and Staff are prohibited from trading in the company’s securities in the six week period prior to the release of the half year results (end of february) and the full year results (the end of August). There is also an information ‘blackout’ period for briefings with institutional investors, individual investors or stockbroking analysts to discuss financial information concerning the HUB24 consolidated entity. During the ‘blackout’ period, approval will not be given to trade in HUB24 securities unless there is an exceptional circumstance or in compliance with the staff trading policy. An application may be made to the Chairman who may, in their absolute discretion, reject an application to trade during a blackout period. Approval to trade during the blackout period may be allowed, for example, where earnings guidance has been released to the market and the company is satisfied that the market is sufficiently informed. • The information concerns an incomplete proposal or negotiation • The information comprises matters of supposition or is insufficiently definite to warrant disclosure • The information is generated for the internal management purposes of the entity • The information is a trade secret, and: 1. The information is confidential and the ASX has not formed the view that the information has ceased to be confidential 2. A reasonable person would not expect the information to be disclosed. Where an announcement is delayed or information has leaked to the market ahead of the announcement a trading halt may need to be considered. HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 37 Corporate GOVERNANCE What is ‘market Sensitive’ Information? market Communication HUB24’s market Disclosure Committee is responsible for making decisions about what information will be disclosed. The following is the test to be applied: • information is market sensitive if there is a substantial likelihood that the information would influence investors in deciding whether to buy, hold or sell HUB24’s securities • market sensitivity is assessed considering HUB24’s circumstances, externally available public information and previous information supplied to the market. ASX Guidance Note 8 is to be consulted for further information on the application of LR 3.1 and the information which is required to be disclosed to the ASX. managing market Speculation and rumours market speculation and rumours, whether substantiated or not, have a potential to impact HUB24. Speculation may also result in the ASX formally requesting disclosure by HUB24 on the matter. Speculation may also contain factual errors that could materially affect the company. Communication of Disclosable Information All information disclosed to the ASX in compliance with this policy will be released onto the ASX market platform first and then will be promptly placed on the company’s website following receipt of confirmation from the ASX in accordance with this policy. The announcements are located in the investor Relations section of the HUB24 corporate website, located at www.HUB24.com.au. A summary of this policy has been placed in the Corporate Governance section of the HUB24 website. trading Halts it may be necessary to request a trading halt from the ASX to ensure that orderly trading in the company’s securities is maintained and to manage disclosure issues. The company’s market Disclosure Committee will make all decisions in relation to trading halts. No HUB24 employee is authorised to seek a trading halt except with the approval of the company’s’s market Disclosure Committee or the Chairman or the Chief Executive Officer. the Company’s Contact with the market Throughout the year, the company follows a calendar of regular disclosures to the market on its financial and operational results. At all times when interacting with external individuals, investors, stockbroking analysts and market participants, the company adheres to the guiding principle set out in this policy. Communication ‘Blackout’ periods To protect against inadvertent disclosure of market sensitive information, the company imposes communication blackout periods between the end of its financial reporting periods (31 December and 30 June) and announcement of results to the market. The blackout periods in place are: 1. 15 December to 28 february each year (half yearly reporting period) 2. 15 June to market release of full year results (31 August each year) (full year reporting period) 3. Any period announced by the company, which may include briefings with institutional investors, individual investors, individual investors or analysts to discuss financial information concerning the consolidated entity or in the event of any other corporate activity deemed to require a blackout period be put in place. in the blackout periods the company will not hold: • One on one briefings with institutional investors, individual investors or stockbroking analysts to discuss financial information concerning the company • Open briefings other than to deal with matters which are the subject of an announcement via the ASX. The market Communication Policy assists in maintaining communication with shareholders. Ceo and Cfo Certification in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief financial Officer, as defined under sections 295A(4) and 295A(6) have provided a written statement to the Board that: 38 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 • Their view provided on the company’s financial report is founded on a sound system of risk management • internal compliance and control which implements the financial policies adopted by the Board • The company’s risk management and internal compliance and control system is operating effectively in all material respects. The Board agrees with the views of the ASX on this matter and notes that due to its nature, internal control assurance from the CEO and CfO can only be reasonable rather than absolute. This is due to such factors as the need for judgement, the use of testing on a sample basis, the inherent limitations in internal control and because much of the evidence available is persuasive rather than conclusive and therefore is not and cannot be designed to detect all weaknesses in control procedures. Safeguard Integrity in financial reporting The consolidated entity has established an Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. it has a formal charter which outlines the primary responsibilities of the committee. The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee is composed of Vaughan Webber (independent Chairman) and ian Litster. make timely and Balanced Disclosure and respect the rights of Shareholders The Board strives to ensure that shareholders are provided with sufficient information to assess the performance of the consolidated entity and to make well-informed investment decisions. information is communicated to shareholders through: • Annual and half-yearly financial reports • Annual and other general meetings convened for shareholder review and approval of Board proposals • Continuous disclosure of material changes to ASX for open access to the public • A website where all ASX announcements, notices and financial reports can be accessed. The consolidated entity has adopted formal policies and procedures with regard to the ASX Listing Rules disclosure requirements. The auditor will be requested to attend the Annual General meeting of shareholders. Shareholders may ask questions of the auditor about the conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the audit report. HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 39 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 40 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 42 43 44 Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income Statement of Financial Position Statement of Changes in Equity 45 46 Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the Financial Statements HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 41 HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   STATEMENT  OF  PROFIT  OR  LOSS  AND  OTHER  COMPREHENSIVE   Statement of INCOME   PROfiT OR LOSS AND OTHER COmPREHENSiVE iNCOmE F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 1 3   for the year ended 30 June 2013 Note   6(a)   6(b)   6(c)   6(d)   6(e)   7   8   Revenue  from  continuing  operations   Revenue   Interest  and  other  income   Expenses   Platform  and  custody  fees   Employee  benefits  expenses   Property  and  occupancy  costs   Depreciation,  amortisation  and  impairment     Administrative  expenses   Profit  before  income  tax  expense  from  continuing  operations   Income  tax  (expense)/benefit   Loss  after  income  tax  from  continuing  operations   Loss  after  income  tax  from  discontinued  operations   Loss  after  income  tax  for  the  year   Other  comprehensive  income   Total  comprehensive  loss  for  the  year   Total  comprehensive  loss  for  the  year  attributable  to  ordinary  equity   members  of  Investorfirst  Limited   Earnings  per  share  from  continuing  operations,  attributable  to   ordinary  equity  members  of  HUB24  Limited   Basic  earnings  per  share   Diluted  earnings  per  share   Earnings  per  share  from  discontinued  operations,  attributable  to   ordinary  equity  members  of  HUB24  Limited   Basic  earnings  per  share   Diluted  earnings  per  share   Earnings  per  share  for  profit  attributable  to  ordinary  equity   members  of  HUB24  Limited   Basic  earnings  per  share   Diluted  earnings  per  share   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   2013   $   1,228,366   577,771   1,806,137   226,261   626,847   853,108   (838,661)   (4,374,859)   (354,115)   (1,029,775)   (2,180,967)   (8,778,377)   (418,358)   (3,027,831)   (348,126)   (17,169,826)   (1,690,811)   (22,654,950)   (6,972,240)   1,173,832   (5,798,409)   (21,801,842)   (1,295,877)   (23,097,719)   (3,984,560)   (9,782,968)   (7,417,948)   (30,515,667)   -­‐   (9,782,968)   -­‐   (30,515,667)   (9,782,968)   (30,515,667)   Cents   Cents   (18.65)   (18.65)   (134.57)   (134.57)   (12.82)   (12.82)   (43.22)   (43.22)   (31.47)   (31.47)   (177.79)   (177.79)   On  11  December  2012  the  company's  share  capital  was  consolidated  on  a  40  for  1  basis.   Calculations  of  earnings  per  share  for  the  current  and  prior  period  have  been  performed  on  a  post  share   consolidation  basis.   The  above  Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss  and  Other  Comprehensive  Income  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  the   accompanying  notes.   42 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 3 7                                                                                                                                                           HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   STATEMENT  OF  FINANCIAL  POSITION     A T   3 0   J U N E   2 0 1 3   Statement of fiNANCiAL POSiTiON for the year ended 30 June 2013 ASSETS   Current  Assets   Cash  and  cash  equivalents   Trade  and  other  receivables   Other  current  assets   Total  Current  Assets   Non-­‐Current  Assets   Office  equipment   Intangible  assets   Other  non-­‐current  assets   Total  Non-­‐Current  Assets   Total  Assets   LIABILITIES   Current  Liabilities   Trade  and  other  payables   Provisions   Total  Current  Liabilities   Non-­‐Current  Liabilities   Provisions   Total  Non-­‐Current  Liabilities   Total  Liabilities   Net  Assets   EQUITY   Issued  capital   Reserves   Accumulated  losses   Total  Equity   Note   20(b)   9   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   2013   $   9,542,846   1,383,130   343,868   11,269,844   7,062,254   15,619,496   39,042   22,720,792   54,929   7,409,144   460,339   7,924,412   291,525   7,400,000   778,862   8,470,387   19,194,256   31,191,179   741,399   1,068,411   1,809,810   17,320,587   417,989   17,738,576   62,318   62,318   10,548   10,548   1,872,128   17,749,124   17,322,128   13,442,055   66,843,612   1,878,436   (51,399,920)   54,151,655   907,352   (41,616,952)   17,322,128   13,442,055   The  above  Statement  of  Financial  Position  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  the  accompanying  notes. HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 3 8 43                                                                                                                                                               HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   Statement of STATEMENT  OF  CHANGES  IN  EQUITY   CHANGES iN EQUiTY F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 1 3   for the year ended 30 June 2013 CONSOLIDATED   As  at  1  July  2012   Total  comprehensive  loss  for  the  year   Transactions  with  equity  members  in  their   capacity  as  equity  members   Capital  raising   Employee  Options  granted   As  at  30  June  2013   As  at  1  July  2011   Total  comprehensive  loss  for  the  year   Transactions  with  equity  members  in  their   capacity  as  equity  members   Acquisition  of  shares  by  ESOT   Employee  Options  granted   As  at  30  June  2012   Issued  Capital   $   Reserves   $   Accumulated   Losses   $   Total   $   54,151,655   -­‐   907,352   -­‐   (41,616,952)   (9,782,968)   13,442,055   (9,782,968)   12,691,957   -­‐   66,843,612   54,301,655   -­‐   (150,000)   -­‐   54,151,655   -­‐   971,084   1,878,436   -­‐   -­‐   (51,399,920)   12,691,957   971,084   17,322,128   634,860   -­‐   (11,101,285)   (30,515,667)   43,835,230   (30,515,667)   -­‐   272,492   907,352   -­‐   -­‐   (41,616,952)   (150,000)   272,492   13,442,055   The  above  Statement  of  Changes  in  Equity  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  the  accompanying  notes 44 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 3 9                                         HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   STATEMENT  OF  CASH  FLOWS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 1 3   Cash  flows  from  operating  activities   Receipts  from  customers  (inclusive  of  GST)   Payments  to  suppliers  and  employees  (inclusive  of  GST)   Interest  received   Net  movement  from  client  and  dealer  balances   Net  cash  inflow/(outflow)  from  operating  activities   Cash  flows  from  investing  activities   Purchase  of  fixed  assets   Payment  for  security  deposits   Payment  for  capitalised  development  costs   Proceeds/(payment)  for  acquisition  of  shares  in  subsidiaries,  net  of  cash   acquired   Net  cash  inflow/(outflow)  from  investing  activities   Cash  flows  from  financing  activities   Proceeds  from  share  placement   Payment  of  treasury  shares   Net  cash  inflow/(outflow)  from  financing  activities   Net  increase/(decrease)  in  cash  and  cash  equivalents   Cash  and  cash  equivalents  at  beginning  of  year   Statement of CASH fLOWS for the year ended 30 June 2013 CONSOLIDATED   Note   2013   $   2012   $   7,056,326   (17,270,607)   362,860   567,882   (9,283,539)   7,328,451   (15,531,206)   522,748   467,512   (7,212,495)   20(a)   -­‐   -­‐   (927,825)   -­‐   (927,825)   (100,007)   (446,600)   (2,747,928)   334,984   (2,959,551)   12,691,957   -­‐   12,691,957   -­‐   (150,000)   (150,000)   2,480,592   7,062,254   (10,322,046)   17,384,300   Cash  and  cash  equivalents  at  end  of  year   20(b)   9,542,846   7,062,254   The  above  Statement  of  Cash  Flows  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  the  accompanying  notes.   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 4 0 45                                                                                           HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   for the year ended 30 June 2013 1.   CORPORATE  INFORMATION   The  Annual  Report  of  HUB24  Limited  (the  company  or  parent  entity)  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2013  was  authorised   for  issue  in  accordance  with  a  resolution  of  the  Directors  on  29  August  2013  and  covers  the  company  as  an  individual   entity  as  well  as  the  consolidated  entity  consisting  of  the  company  and  its  subsidiaries  as  required  by  the  Corporations   Act  2001.   The  company  is  limited  by  shares  and  incorporated  and  domiciled  in  Australia  whose  shares  are  publicly  traded  on  the   Australian  Securities  Exchange.     The  nature  of  the  operations  and  principal  activities  of  the  company  are  described  in  the  Directors  Report.   2.   SUMMARY  OF  SIGNIFICANT  ACCOUNTING  POLICIES   Basis  of  preparation   These  general  purpose  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  Australian  Accounting  Standards   and   Interpretations   issued   by   the   Australian   Accounting   Standards   Board   (AASB)   and   the   Corporations   Act   2001,   as   appropriate  for  profit  oriented  entities.    The  financial  statements  have  also  been  prepared  under  the  historical  cost   convention,   except   for,   where   applicable,   the   revaluation   of   certain   classes   of   assets   and   liabilities.   The   financial   report  is  presented  in  Australian  dollars.   Parent  entity  information   In   accordance   with   the   Corporations   Act   2001,   these   financial   stratements   present   the   results   of   the   consolidated   entity  only.  Supplementary  information  about  the  parent  entity  is  disclosed  in  Note  27.   Compliance  with  IFRS   The   financial   report   complies   with   Australian   Accounting   Standards   and   International   Financial   Reporting   Standards   (IFRS)  as  issued  by  the  International  Accounting  Standards  Board.   New  accounting  standards  and  interpretations   The   consolidated   entity   has   adopted   all   of   the   new,   revised   or   amending   Accounting   Standards   and   Interpretations   issued  by  the  Australian  Accounting  Standards  Board  (AASB)  that  are  mandatory  for  the  current  reporting  period.   The  adoption  of  these  Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations  did  not  have  any  impact  on  the  financial  performance   or  position  of  the  consolidated  entity.    The  following  Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations  are  most  relevant  to   the  consolidated  entity:   (cid:127) AASB  2011-­‐9  Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting  Standards  –  Presentation  of  Items  of  Other  Comprehensive  Income   The   consolidated   entity   has   applied   AASB   2011-­‐9   amendments   from   1   July   2012.     The   amendments   required   grouping  together  of  items  within  other  comprehensive  income  on  the  basis  of  whether  they  will  eventually  be   ‘recycled’   to   the   profit   or   loss   (reclassification   adjustments).     The   change   provides   clarity   about   the   nature   of   items   presented   as   other   comprehensive   income   and   the   related   tax   presentations.     The   amendments   also   introduced  the  term  ‘Statement  of  profit  or  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income’  clarifying  that  there  are  two   discrete  sections,  the  profit  or  loss  section  and  other  comprehensive  income  section.   Going  concern   The  financial  report  has  been  prepared  on  a  going  concern  basis.   46 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 4 1                                       HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   2.   SUMMARY  OF  SIGNIFICANT  ACCOUNTING  POLICIES  (CONT’D)   Management   regularly   reviews   the   cashflow   requirements   and   financing   options   for   the   company   and   the   consolidated  entity  as  part  of  its  normal  operations.   The   consolidated   entity   is   focussed   on   the   development,   commercialisation   and   revenue   growth   of   the   HUB24   investment  platform  and  operating  in  the  current  regulatory  environment  which  is  likely  to  require  additional  capital   within  the  next  twelve  month  period.    The  consolidated  entity  has  raised  capital  in  prior  years  from  multiple  sources   for   acquisition,   regulatory   capital   requirements,   investment   platform   development   and   working   capital   purposes.     Accordingly,  the  directors  of  the  company  are  confident  of  sourcing  additional  capital  as  and  when  required.   Basis  of  consolidation   The   consolidated   financial   statements   comprise   the   financial   statements   of   the   company   and   its   subsidiaries   (the   consolidated  entity)  as  at  30  June  each  year.    There  are  no  interests  in  associates.     Subsidiaries   are   all   those   entities   over   which   the   consolidated   entity   has   the   power   to   govern   the   financial   and   operating  policies  so  as  to  obtain  benefits  from  their  activities.    The  existence  and  effect  of  potential  voting  rights  that   are  currently  exercisable  or  convertible  are  considered  when  assessing  whether  a  consolidated  entity  controls  another   entity.   Special  purpose  entities  are  those  entities  over  which  the  consolidated  entity  has  no  ownership  interest  but  in  effect   the  substance  of  the  relationship  is  such  that  the  consolidated  entity  controls  the  entity  so  as  to  obtain  the  majority  of   benefits  from  its  operation.    There  are  no  special  purpose  entities.   The  financial  statements  of  the  subsidiaries  are  prepared  for  the  same  reporting  period  as  the  parent  company,  using   consistent  accounting  policies.     In  preparing  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  all  intercompany  balances  and  transactions,  income  and  expenses   and  profit  and  losses  resulting  from  intra-­‐consolidated  entity  transactions  have  been  eliminated  in  full.   Subsidiaries  are  fully  consolidated  from  the  date  on  which  control  is  obtained  by  the  consolidated  entity  and  cease  to   be  consolidated  from  the  date  on  which  control  is  transferred  out  of  the  consolidated  entity.    There  were  no  transfers   out  of  the  consolidated  entity  during  the  year.   Investments  in  subsidiaries  held  by  the  company  are  accounted  for  at  cost  in  the  separate  financial  statements  of  the   parent  entity  less  any  impairment  charges.   The  acquisition  of  subsidiaries  is  accounted  for  using  the  acquisition  method  of  accounting.    The  acquisition  method  of   accounting   involves   recognising   at   acquisition   date,   separately   from   goodwill,   the   identifiable   assets   acquired,   the   liabilities   assumed   and   any   non-­‐controlling   interest   in   the   acquiree.     The   identifiable   assets   acquired   and   liabilities   assumed  are  measured  at  the  acquisition  date  fair  values.    The  difference  between  the  above  items  and  the  fair  value   of  the  consideration  is  goodwill  or  a  discount  on  acquisition.   After   initial   recognition,   goodwill   is   measured   at   cost   less   any   accumulated   impairment   losses.     For   the   purpose   of   impairment  testing,  goodwill  acquired  in  a  business  combination  is,  from  the  acquisition  date,  allocated  to  each  of  the   consolidated  entity’s  cash-­‐generating  units  that  are  expected  to  benefit  from  the  combination,  irrespective  of  whether   other  assets  or  liabilities  of  the  acquiree  are  assigned  to  those  units.   Non-­‐controlling  interests  are  allocated  their  share  of  net  profit  after  tax  in  the  statement  of  profit  or  loss  and  other   comprehensive  income  and  are  presented  within  equity  in  the  consolidated  statement  of  financial  position,  separately   from  the  equity  of  the  owners  of  the  parent.    Losses  are  attributed  to  the  non-­‐controlling  interest  even  if  that  results   in  a  deficit  balance.   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 4 2 47                                 HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   2.   SUMMARY  OF  SIGNIFICANT  ACCOUNTING  POLICIES  (CONT’D)   Foreign  currency  translation   Functional  and  presentation  currency   Both  the  functional  and  presentation  currency  of  the  consolidated  entity  is  Australian  dollars.     Revenue  and  income  recognition   Revenue  is  measured  at  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  received  or  receivable.    The  consolidated  entity  recognises   revenue   when   the   amount   can   be   reliably   measured,   it   is   probable   that   future   economic   benefits   will   flow   to   the   consolidated  entity  and  specific  criteria  have  been  met  for  each  of  the  activities.   Revenue  is  recognised  for  the  major  business  activities  as  follows:     Platform  revenue   (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Portfolio   service   fee   revenue   is   recognised   and   measured   at   the   fair   value   of   the   consideration   received   or   receivable  on  the  value  of  client  account  balances.   Cash  margin  is  recognised  and  measured  at  the  fair  value  of  the  interest  received  or  receivable  on  that  portion  of   client  account  balances  held  in  cash.   Broking  revenue  is  recognised  and  measured  at  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  received  or  receivable  on  the   execution  of  trades.   Finance  income   Finance  income  comprises  interest  income  on  funds  invested.    Interest  income  is  recognised  as  it  accrues  in  profit  or   loss,  using  the  effective  interest  method.   Leases   The  determination  of  whether  an  arrangement  is  or  contains  a  lease  is  based  on  the  substance  of  the  arrangement   and  requires  an  assessment  of  whether  the  fulfilment  of  the  arrangement  is  dependent  on  the  use  of  a  specific  asset   or  assets  and  the  arrangement  conveys  a  right  to  use  the  asset.   Finance  leases,  which  transfer  to  the  consolidated  entity  substantially  all  the  risks  and  benefits  incidental  to  ownership   of  the  leased  item,  are  capitalised  at  the  inception  of  the  lease  at  the  fair  value  of  the  leased  asset  or,  if  lower,  at  the   present   value   of   the   minimum   lease   payments.     Lease   payments   are   apportioned   between   the   finance   charges   and   reduction   of   the   lease   liability   so   as   to   achieve   a   constant   rate   of   interest   on   the   remaining   balance   of   the   liability.   Finance  charges  are  recognised  as  an  expense  in  the  income  statement.   Capitalised  leased  assets  are  depreciated  over  the  shorter  of  the  estimated  useful  life  of  the  asset  and  the  lease  term   if  there  is  no  reasonable  certainty  that  the  consolidated  entity  will  obtain  ownership  by  the  end  of  the  lease  term.   Operating   lease   payments   are   recognised   as   an   expense   in   the   income   statement   on   a   straight-­‐line   basis   over   the   lease   term.     Operating   lease   incentives   are   recognised   as   a   liability   when   received   and   subsequently   reduced   by   allocating  lease  payments  between  rental  expense  and  reduction  of  the  liability.   48 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 4 5                                       HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   2.   SUMMARY  OF  SIGNIFICANT  ACCOUNTING  POLICIES  (CONT’D)   Discontinued  operations   A  discontinued  operation  is  a  component  of  the  consolidated  entity  that  has  been  disposed  of  or  is  classified  as  held   for  sale  and  that  represents  a  separate  major  line  of  business  or  geographical  area  of  operations,  is  part  of  a  single  co-­‐ ordinated  plan  to  dispose  of  such  a  line  of  business  or  area  of  operations,  or  is  a  subsidiary  acquired  exclusively  with  a   view  to  resale.    The  results  of  discontinued  operations  are  presented  separately  on  the  face  of  the  statement  of  profit   or  loss  or  other  comprehensive  income.   Cash  and  cash  equivalents   Cash  and  cash  equivalents  in  the  statement  of  financial  position  comprise  cash  at  bank  and  in  hand  and  short-­‐term   deposits  with  an  original  maturity  of  three  months  or  less  that  are  readily  convertible  to  known  amounts  of  cash  and   which  are  subject  to  an  insignificant  risk  of  changes  in  value.   For  the  purposes  of  the  statement  of  cash  flows,  cash  and  cash  equivalents  consist  of  cash  and  cash  equivalents  as   defined  above,  net  of  outstanding  bank  overdrafts.     Trade  and  other  receivables   Trade   receivables   are   recognised   initially   at   fair   value   and   subsequently   measured   at   amortised   cost   using   the   effective  interest  method,  less  an  allowance  for  impairment.   Trade  and  other  receivables   Collectability  of  trade  receivables  is  reviewed  on  an  ongoing  basis  at  an  operating  unit  level.  Individual  debts  that  are   known   to   be   uncollectible   are   written   off   when   identified.     An   impairment   provision   is   recognised   when   there   is   objective  evidence  that  the  consolidated  entity  will  not  be  able  to  collect  the  receivable.    Financial  difficulties  of  the   debtor,  default  payments  or  debts  more  than  30  days  overdue  are  considered  objective  evidence  of  impairment.    The   amount  of  the  impairment  loss  is  the  receivable  carrying  amount  compared  to  the  present  value  of  estimated  future   cash  flows,  discounted  at  the  original  effective  interest  rate.     Income  taxes  and  other  taxes   Current  tax  assets  and  liabilities  for  the  current  and  prior  years  are  measured  at  the  amount  expected  to  be  recovered   from  or  paid  to  the  taxation  authorities  based  on  the  current  year's  taxable  income.    The  tax  rates  and  tax  laws  used   to  compute  the  amount  are  those  that  are  enacted  or  substantively  enacted  by  the  reporting  date.   Deferred  income  tax  is  provided  on  all  temporary  differences  at  the  reporting  date  between  the  tax  bases  of  assets   and   liabilities   and   their   carrying   amounts   for   financial   reporting   purposes.     Deferred   income   tax   liabilities   are   recognised  for  all  taxable  temporary  differences  except:   (cid:127) When  the  deferred  income  tax  liability  arises  from  the  initial  recognition  of  goodwill  or  of  an  asset  or  liability  in  a   transaction   that   is   not   a   business   combination   and   that,   at   the   time   of   the   transaction,   affects   neither   the   accounting  profit  nor  taxable  profit  or  loss   (cid:127) When  the  taxable  temporary  difference  is  associated  with  investments  in  subsidiaries,  associates  or  interests  in   joint   ventures,   and   the   timing   of   the   reversal   of   the   temporary   difference   can   be   controlled   and   it   is   probable   that  the  temporary  difference  will  not  reverse  in  the  foreseeable  future.   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 4 4 49                                   HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   2.   SUMMARY  OF  SIGNIFICANT  ACCOUNTING  POLICIES  (CONT’D)   Deferred   income   tax   assets   are   recognised   for   all   deductible   temporary   differences,   carry-­‐forward   of   unused   tax   credits  and  unused  tax  losses,  to  the  extent  that  it  is  probable  that  taxable  profit  will  be  available  against  which  the   deductible  temporary  differences  and  the  carry-­‐forward  of  unused  tax  credits  and  unused  tax  losses  can  be  utilised,   except:   (cid:127) When   the   deferred   income   tax   asset   relating   to   the   deductible   temporary   difference   arises   from   the   initial   recognition   of   an   asset   or   liability   in   a   transaction   that   is   not   a   business   combination   and,   at   the   time   of   the   transaction,  affects  neither  the  accounting  profit  nor  taxable  profit  or  loss   (cid:127) When  the  deductible  temporary  difference  is  associated  with  investments  in  subsidiaries,  associates  or  interests   in  joint  ventures,  in  which  case  a  deferred  tax  asset  is  only  recognised  to  the  extent  that  it  is  probable  that  the   temporary  difference  will  reverse  in  the  foreseeable  future  and  taxable  profit  will  be  available  against  which  the   temporary  difference  can  be  utilised.       The  carrying  amount  of  deferred  income  tax  assets  is  reviewed  at  each  reporting  date  and  reduced  to  the  extent  that   it  is  no  longer  probable  that  sufficient  taxable  profit  will  be  available  to  allow  all  or  part  of  the  deferred  income  tax   asset  to  be  utilised.     Unrecognised  deferred  income  tax  assets  are  reassessed  at  each  reporting  date  and  are  recognised  to  the  extent  that   it  has  become  probable  that  future  taxable  profit  will  allow  the  deferred  tax  asset  to  be  recovered.   Deferred  income  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  measured  at  the  tax  rates  that  are  expected  to  apply  to  the  year  when   the  asset  is  realised  or  the  liability  is  settled,  based  on  tax  rates  (and  tax  laws)  that  have  been  enacted  or  substantively   enacted  at  the  reporting  date.   Deferred  tax  assets  and  deferred  tax  liabilities  are  offset  only  if  a  legally  enforceable  right  exists  to  set  off  current  tax   assets  against  current  tax  liabilities  and  the  deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  relate  to  the  same  taxable  entity  and  the   same  taxation  authority.   Tax  consolidation  legislation   The  company  and  its  wholly-­‐owned  Australian  controlled  entities  have  implemented  the  tax  consolidation  legislation.   The  company  and  the  controlled  entities  in  the  tax  consolidated  consolidated  entity  continue  to  account  for  their  own   current  and  deferred  tax  amounts.    The  consolidated  entity  has  applied  the  consolidated  entity  allocation  approach  in   determining   the   appropriate   amount   of   current   taxes   and   deferred   taxes   to   allocate   to   members   of   the   tax   consolidated  consolidated  entity.   In   addition   to   its   own   current   and   deferred   tax   amounts,   the   company   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  entity.   Assets  or  liabilities  arising  under  tax  funding  agreements  with  the  tax  consolidated  entities  are  recognised  as  amounts   receivable  from  or  payable  to  other  entities  in  the  consolidated  entity.   Any  difference  between  the  amounts  assumed  and  amounts  receivable  or  payable  under  the  tax  funding  agreement   are  recognised  as  a  contribution  to  (or  distribution  from)  wholly-­‐owned  tax  consolidated  entities.   50 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 4 5                                 HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   2.   SUMMARY  OF  SIGNIFICANT  ACCOUNTING  POLICIES  (CONT’D)   Other  taxes   Revenues,  expenses  and  assets  are  recognised  net  of  the  amount  of  GST  except:     (cid:127) When  the  GST  incurred  on  a  purchase  of  goods  and  services  is  not  recoverable  from  the  taxation  authority,  in   which  case  the  GST  is  recognised  as  part  of  the  cost  of  acquisition  of  the  asset  or  as  part  of  the  expense  item  as   applicable     (cid:127) (cid:127) Receivables  and  payables,  which  are  stated  with  the  amount  of  GST  included  (UIG  1031.8).    The  net  amount  of   GST  recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  the  taxation  authority  is  included  as  part  of  receivables  or  payables  in  the   statement  of  financial  position   Cash   flows   are   included   in   the   statement   of   cash   flow   on   a   gross   basis   and   the   GST   component   of   cash   flows   arising  from  investing  and  financing  activities,  which  is  recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  the  taxation  authority  is   classified  as  part  of  operating  cash  flows.     Commitments  and  contingencies  are  disclosed  net  of  the  amount  of  GST  recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  the  taxation   authority.     Office  equipment   Office  equipment  is  stated  at  historical  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation  and  any  accumulated  impairment  losses.     Such  cost  includes  the  cost  of  replacing  parts  that  are  eligible  for  capitalisation  when  the  cost  of  replacing  the  parts  is   incurred.     Similarly,   when   each   major   inspection   is   performed,   its   cost   is   recognised   in   the   carrying   amount   of   the   office    equipment   as   a   replacement   only   if   it   is   eligible   for   capitalisation.     All   other   repairs   and   maintenance   are   recognised  in  profit  or  loss  as  incurred.   The  assets'  residual  values,  useful  lives  and  amortisation  methods  are  reviewed,  and  adjusted  if  appropriate,  at  each   reporting  date.   Depreciation  is  calculated  on  a  straight-­‐line  basis  over  the  estimated  useful  life  of  the  specific  assets  as  follows:   (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Office  furniture  and  fittings  -­‐  over  2.5  to  5  years   Computer  equipment  -­‐  3  years   Leased  assets  -­‐  over  the  term  of  the  lease   Impairment   The   carrying   values   of   office   equipment   are   reviewed   for   impairment   when   events   or   changes   in   circumstances   indicate   the   carrying   value   may   not   be   recoverable.     For   an   asset   that   does   not   generate   largely   independent   cash   inflows,  the  recoverable  amount  is  determined  for  the  cash  generating  unit  to  which  the  asset  belongs.    If  any  such   indication   exists   and   where   the   carrying   values   exceed   the   estimated   recoverable   amount,   the   assets   or   cash   generating  units  are  written  down  to  their  recoverable  amount.   The  recoverable  amount  of  office  equipment  is  the  greater  of  fair  value  less  costs  to  sell  and  value  in  use.    In  assessing   value  in  use,  the  estimated  future  cash  flows  are  discounted  to  their  present  value  using  a  pre-­‐tax  discount  rate  that   reflects  current  market  assessments  of  the  time  value  of  money  and  risks  specific  to  the  asset.   De-­‐recognition  and  disposal   An  item  of  office  equipment  is  derecognised  upon  disposal  or  when  no  further  future  economic  benefits  are  expected   from  its  use.   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 4 6 51                             HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   2.   SUMMARY  OF  SIGNIFICANT  ACCOUNTING  POLICIES  (CONT’D)   Financial  Instruments   Non-­‐derivative  financial  instruments   Non-­‐derivative   financial   instruments   comprise   investments   in   equity,   trade   and   other   receivables,   cash   and   cash   equivalents  and  trade  and  other  payables.     Non-­‐derivative  financial  instruments  are  recognised  initially  at  fair  value  plus,  for  instruments  not  at  fair  value  through   the  profit  or  loss,  any  directly  attributable  transaction  costs.    Subsequent  to  initial  recognition,  non-­‐derivative  financial   instruments  are  measured  as  described  below.       A   financial   instrument   is   recognised   if   the   consolidated   entity   becomes   a   party   to   the   contractual   provisions   of   the   instrument.    Financial  assets  are  derecognised  if  the  consolidated  entity’s  contractual  rights  to  the  cash  flows  from  the   financial   assets   expire   or   if   the   consolidated   entity   transfers   the   financial   asset   to   another   party   without   retaining   control   or   substantially   all   risks   and   rewards   of   the   asset.     Regular   way   purchases   and   sales   of   financial   assets   are   accounted   for   at   trade   date,   i.e.,   the   date   that   the   consolidated   entity   commits   itself   to   purchase   or   sell   the   asset.     Financial   liabilities   are   derecognised   if   the   consolidated   entity’s   obligations   specified   in   the   contract   expire   or   are   discharged  or  are  cancelled.   Cash  and  cash  equivalents  comprise  cash  balances  and  call  deposits.    Bank  overdrafts  that  are  repayable  on  demand   and  form  an  integral  part  of  the  consolidated  entity’s  cash  management  are  included  as  a  component  of  cash  and  cash   equivalents  for  the  purpose  of  the  statement  of  cash  flows.     Held  to  maturity  investments   If  the  consolidated  entity  has  the  positive  intent  and  ability  to  hold  debt  securities  to  maturity,  then  they  are  classified   as   held-­‐to-­‐maturity.     Held-­‐to-­‐maturity   investments   are   measured   at   amortised   cost   using   the   effective   interest   method,  less  any  impairment  losses.   Other   Other  non-­‐derivative  financial  instruments  are  measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective  interest  rate  method,   less  any  impairment  losses.   The  fair  values  of  investments  that  are  actively  traded  in  organised  financial  markets  are  determined  by  reference  to   quoted  market  bid  prices  at  the  close  of  business  on  the  reporting  date.  For  investments  with  no  active  market,  fair     values   are   determined   using   valuation   techniques.     Such   techniques   include:   using   recent   arm’s   length   market   transactions;  reference  to  the  current  market  value  of  another  instrument  that  is  substantially  the  same;  discounted     cash  flow  analysis  and  option  pricing  models  making  as  much  use  of  available  and  supportable  market  data  as  possible   and  keeping  judgemental  inputs  to  a  minimum.   Goodwill  and  Intangibles   Goodwill   Goodwill  acquired  in  a  business  combination  is  initially  measured  at  cost  being  the  excess  of  the  cost  of  the  business   combination  over  the  consolidated  entity's  interest  in  the  net  fair  value  of  the  acquirer’s   identifiable  assets,  liabilities   and  contingent  liabilities.   Following  initial  recognition,  goodwill  is  measured  at  cost  less  any  accumulated  impairment  losses.   52 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 4 7                                       HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   2.   SUMMARY  OF  SIGNIFICANT  ACCOUNTING  POLICIES  (CONT’D)   For   the   purpose   of   impairment   testing,   goodwill   acquired   in   a   business   combination   is,   from   the   acquisition   date,   allocated  to  each  of  the  consolidated  entity's  cash-­‐generating  units  that  are  expected  to  benefit  from  the  synergies  of   the   combination,   irrespective   of   whether   other   assets   or   liabilities   of   the   consolidated   entity   are   assigned   to   those   units.     When   the   recoverable   amount   of   the   cash-­‐generating   unit   is   less   than   the   carrying   amount,   an   impairment   loss   is   recognised.    When  goodwill  forms  part  of  a  cash-­‐generating  unit  and  an  operation  within  that  unit  is  disposed  of,  the   goodwill   associated   with   the   operation   disposed   of   is   included   in   the   carrying   amount   of   the   operation   when   determining  the  gain  or  loss  on  disposal  of  the  operation.    Goodwill  disposed  of  in  this  manner  is  measured  based  on   the   relative   values   of   the   operation   disposed   of   and   the   portion   of   the   cash-­‐generating   unit   retained.   Impairment   losses  recognised  for  goodwill  are  not  subsequently  reversed.   Intangibles   Intangible   assets   acquired   separately   or   in   a   business   combination   are   initially   measured   at   cost.     The   cost   of   an   intangible   asset   acquired   in   a   business   combination   is   its   fair   value   as   at   the   date   of   acquisition.     Following   initial   recognition,  intangible  assets  are  carried  at  cost  less  any  accumulated  amortisation  and  any  accumulated  impairment   losses.     Internally   generated   intangible   assets,   excluding   capitalised   development   costs,   are   not   capitalised   and   expenditure  is  recognised  in  profit  or  loss  in  the  year  in  which  the  expenditure  is  incurred.   The  useful  lives  of  intangible  assets  are  assessed  to  be  either  finite  or  indefinite.    Intangible  assets  with  finite  lives  are   amortised  over  the  useful  life  and  tested  for  impairment  whenever  there  is  an  indication  that  the  intangible  asset  may   be  impaired.    The  amortisation  period  and  the  amortisation  method  for  an  intangible  asset  with  a  finite  useful  life  is   reviewed  at  least  at  each  reporting  date.    Changes  in  the  expected  useful  life  or  the  expected  pattern  of  consumption     of   future   economic   benefits   embodied   in   the   asset   are   accounted   for   prospectively   by   changing   the   amortisation   period  or  method,  as  appropriate,  which  is  a  change  in  accounting  estimate.    The  amortisation  expense  on  intangible   assets   with   finite   lives   is   recognised   in   profit   or   loss   in   the   expense   category   consistent   with   the   function   of   the   intangible  asset.   Intangible   assets   with   indefinite   useful   lives   are   tested   for   impairment   annually   either   individually   or   at   the   cash-­‐ generating   unit   level   consistent   with   the   methodology   outlined   for   goodwill   above.     Such   intangibles   are   not   amortised.    The  useful  life  of  an  intangible  asset  with  an  indefinite  life  is  reviewed  each  reporting  period  to  determine   whether  indefinite  life  assessment  continues  to  be  supportable.    If  not,  the  change  in  the  useful  life  assessment  from   indefinite  to  finite  is  accounted  for  as  a  change  in  an  accounting  estimate  and  is  thus  accounted  for  on  a  prospective   basis.   Trade  and  other  payables   Trade  and  other  payables  are  carried  at  amortised  cost  and  represent  liabilities  for  goods  and  services  provided  to  the   consolidated   entity   prior   to   the   end   of   the   financial   year   that   are   unpaid   and   arise   when   the   consolidated   entity   becomes  obliged  to  make  future  payments  in  respect  of  the  purchase  of  these  goods  and  services.   Provisions     Provisions  are  recognised  when  the  consolidated  entity  has  a  present  obligation  (legal  or  constructive)  as  a  result  of  a   past   event,   it   is   probable   that   an   outflow   of   resources   embodying   economic   benefits   will   be   required   to   settle   the   obligation  and  a  reliable  estimate  can  be  made  of  the  amount  of  the  obligation.   Provisions  are  measured  at  the  present  value  of  management’s  best  estimate  of  the  expenditure  required  to  settle  the   present  obligation  at  the  reporting  date.    If  the  effect  of  the  time  value  of  money  is  material,  provisions  are  discounted   using  a  current  pre-­‐tax  rate  that  reflects  the  risks  specific  to  the  liability.    When  discounting  is  used,  the  increase  in  the   provision  due  to  the  passage  of  time  is  recognised  as  a  borrowing  cost.   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 4 8 53                         HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   2.   SUMMARY  OF  SIGNIFICANT  ACCOUNTING  POLICIES  (CONT’D)   Employee  benefits   Short-­‐term  benefits   Liabilities  for  wages  and  salaries,  including  non-­‐monetary  benefits  and  annual  leave  expected  to  be  settled  within  12   months   of   the   reporting   date   are   recognised   in   respect   of   employees’   services   up   to   the   reporting   date.     They   are   measured  at  the  amounts  expected  to  be  paid  when  the  liabilities  are  settled.     Long-­‐term  benefits   The  liability  for  long  service  leave  is  recognised  and  measured  as  the  present  value  of  expected  future  payments  to  be   made   in   respect   of   services   provided   by   employees   up   to   the   reporting   date.     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   reporting   date   of   national   government   bonds   with   terms   to   maturity   and   currencies  that  match,  as  closely  as  possible,  the  estimated  future  cash  outflows.   Pensions  and  other  post  employment  benefits   All   Australian   employees   are   entitled   to   varying   levels   of   benefits   on   retirement,   disability   or   death.     The   superannuation   plans   provide   accumulated   benefits.     Employees   contribute   to   the   plans   at   various   percentages   of   their  wages  and  salaries.       Share-­‐based  payment  transactions   Equity  settled  transactions:   The   consolidated   entity   provides   benefits   to   employees   (including   Directors)   in   the   form   of   share-­‐based   payments,   whereby  services  are  rendered  in  exchange  for  shares  or  rights  over  shares  (equity  settled  transactions).   There  are  currently  two  plans  in  place  to  provide  these  benefits:   (cid:127) (cid:127) The  Employee  Share  Option  Plan  (ESOP);  and   The  Employee  Share  Plan  (ESP).   The  cost  of  these  equity-­‐settled  transactions  with  employees  is  measured  by  reference  to  the  fair  value  of  the  equity   instruments  at  the  date  at  which  they  are  granted.    The  fair  value  is  determined  by  reference  to  the  active  market  for   the  shares  which  trade  on  the  Australian  Securities  Exchange,  at  grant  date.   In  valuing  equity  settled  transactions,  no  account  is  taken  of  any  vesting  conditions,  other  than  (if  applicable):   (cid:127) (cid:127) Non-­‐vesting  conditions  that  do  not  determine  whether  the  consolidated  entity  or  company  receives  services  that   entitle  the  employee  to  receive  payment  in  equity  or  cash   Conditions  that  are  linked  to  the  price  of  the  shares  of  the  company   The  cost  of  equity-­‐settled  transactions  is  recognised,  together  with  a  corresponding  increase  in  equity,  over  the  period   in  which  the  performance  and/or  service  conditions  are  fulfilled,  ending  on  the  date  on  which  the  relevant  employees   become  entitled  to  the  award  (the  vesting  period).    The  cumulative  expense  recognised  for  equity-­‐settled  transactions   at   each   reporting   date   until   the   vesting   date   reflects   the   extent   to   which   the   vesting   period   has   expired   and   the   entity’s  best  estimate  of  the  number  of  equity  instruments  that  will  ultimately  vest.    The  income  statement  expense  or   credit   for   a   period   is   recorded   in   Employee   Benefits   Expense   and   represents   the   movement   in   cumulative   expense   recognised  as  at  the  beginning  and  end  of  that  period.   54 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 4 9                                   HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   2.   SUMMARY  OF  SIGNIFICANT  ACCOUNTING  POLICIES  (CONT’D)   At  each  subsequent  reporting  date  until  vesting,  the  cumulative  charge  to  the  statement  of  profit  or  loss  and  other   comprehensive  income  is  the  product  of:   (cid:127) (cid:127) The  grant  date  fair  value  of  the  award;   The   current   best   estimate   of   the   number   of   awards   that   will   vest,   taking   into   account   such   factors   as   the   likelihood   of   employee   turnover   during   the   vesting   period   and   the   likelihood   of   non-­‐market   performance   conditions  being  met;  and   (cid:127) The  expired  portion  of  the  vesting  period.   The  charge  to  the  statement  of  profit  or  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income  for  the  period  is  the  cumulative  amount   as  calculated  above  less  the  amounts  already  charged  in  previous  periods.    There  is  a  corresponding  entry  to  equity.   Equity  settled  awards  granted  by  the  company  to  employees  of  subsidiaries  are  recognised  in  the  parent’s  separate   financial  statements  as  an  additional  investment  in  the  subsidiary  with  a  corresponding  credit  to  equity.    As  a  result,   the  expense  recognised  by  the  company  in  relation  to  equity-­‐settled  awards  only  represents  the  expense  associated   with   grants   to   employees   of   the   parent.     The   expense   recognised   by   the   consolidated   entity   is   the   total   expense   associated  with  all  such  awards.   Until  an  award  has  vested,  any  amounts  recorded  are  contingent  and  will  be  adjusted  if  more  or  fewer  awards  vest   than   were   originally   anticipated   to   do   so.     Any   award   subject   to   a   market   condition   or   non-­‐vesting   condition   is   considered   to   vest   irrespective   of   whether   or   not   that   market   condition   or   non-­‐vesting   is   fulfilled,   provided   that   all   other  conditions  are  satisfied.   If   a   non-­‐vesting   condition   is   within   the   control   of   the   consolidated   entity,   company   or   the   employee,   the   failure   to   satisfy   the   condition   is   treated   as   a   cancellation.     If   a   non-­‐vesting   condition   within   the   control   of   the   consolidated   entity,   company   or   employee   is   not   satisfied   during   the   vesting   period,   any   expense   for   the   award   not   previously   recognised  is  recognised  over  the  remaining  vesting  period,  unless  the  award  is  forfeited.   If  the  terms  of  an  equity-­‐settled  award  are  modified,  as  a  minimum  an  expense  is  recognised  as  if  the  terms  had  not   been   modified.     An   additional   expense   is   recognised   for   any   modification   that   increases   the   total   fair   value   of   the   share-­‐based   payment   arrangement,   or   is   otherwise   beneficial   to   the   employee,   as   measured   at   the   date   of   modification.   If  an  equity-­‐settled  award  is  cancelled,  it  is  treated  as  if  it  had  vested  on  the  date  of  cancellation,  and  any  expense  not   yet   recognised   for   the   award   is   recognised   immediately.     However,   if   a   new   award   is   substituted   for   the   cancelled   award  and  designed  as  a  replacement  award  on  the  date  that  it  is  granted,  the  cancelled  and  new  award  are  treated   as  if  they  were  a  modification  of  the  original  award,  as  described  in  the  previous  paragraph.   The  dilutive  effect,  if  any,  of  outstanding  options  is  reflected  as  additional  share  dilution  in  the  computation  of  diluted   earnings  per  share.   Issued  Capital   Ordinary  shares  are  classified  as  equity.    Incremental  costs  directly  attributable  to  the  issue  of  new  equity  instruments     are  shown  in  equity  as  a  deduction,  net  of  GST,  from  the  proceeds.   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 5 0 55                               HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   2.   SUMMARY  OF  SIGNIFICANT  ACCOUNTING  POLICIES  (CONT’D)   Earnings  Per  Share  (EPS)   Basic  EPS  is  calculated  by  dividing  the  profit  attributable  to  members  of  the  company,  adjusted  for  the  after-­‐tax  effect   of  preference  dividends  on  preference  shares  classified  as  equity,  by  the  weighted  average  number  of  ordinary  shares   outstanding  during  the  financial  year,  adjusted  for  bonus  elements  in  ordinary  shares  during  the  year.    The  weighted   average  number  of  issued  shares  outstanding  during  the  financial  year  does  not  include  shares  issued  as  part  of  the   Employee  Share  Loan  Plan  that  are  treated  as  in-­‐substance  options.   Diluted  EPS  is  calculated  by  adjusting  the  basic  earnings  by  the  after-­‐tax  effect  of  dividends  and  interest  associated   with   dilutive   potential   ordinary   shares.     The   weighted   average   number   of   shares   used   is   adjusted   for   the   weighted   average  number  of  ordinary  shares  that  would  be  issued  on  the  conversion  of  all  the  dilutive  potential  ordinary  shares   into  ordinary  shares.     Comparatives   Where  required  by  the  Accounting  Standards  and  /  or  for  improved  presentation  purposes,  comparative  figures  have   been  adjusted  to  conform  to  changes  in  presentation  for  the  current  year.   Accounting  Standards  Issued  Not  Yet  Effective   The  following  new  and  amended  accounting  standards  and  interpretations  have  been  issued,  but  are  not  mandatory   for  the  financial  year  ended  30  June  2013.    They  have  not  been  adopted  in  preparing  the  financial  statements  for  the   year  ended  30  June  2013  and  are  expected  to  impact  the  consolidated  entity  in  the  period  of  initial  application.  In  all   cases  the  consolidated  entity  intends  to  apply  these  standards  from  application  date  as  indicated  below.   (i) AASB  9  Financial  Instruments  (issued  December  2009  and  amended  December  2010),  AASB  2012-­‐6  Amendments   to   Australian   Accounting   Standards   -­‐   Mandatory   Effective   Date   of   AASB   9   and   Transition   Disclosures   (issued   September  2012)  -­‐  effective  for  annual  reporting  periods  beginning  on  or  after  1  January  2015.   AASB   9   amends   the   requirements   for   classification   and   measurement   of   financial   assets.   The   available-­‐for-­‐sale   and   held-­‐to-­‐maturity   categories   of   financial   assets   in   AASB   139   have   been   eliminated.     Under   AASB   9,   there   are   three   categories  of  financial  assets:   1. Amortised  cost   2. 3. Fair  value  through  profit  or  loss   Fair  value  through  other  comprehensive  income.   The   following   requirements   have   generally   been   carried   forward   unchanged   from   AASB   139   Financial   Instruments:   Recognition  and  Measurement  into  AASB  9:   (cid:127) (cid:127) Classification  and  measurement  of  financial  liabilities;  and   Derecognition  requirements  for  financial  assets  and  liabilities.   However,  AASB  9  requires  that  gains  or  losses  on  financial  liabilities  measured  at  fair  value  are  recognised  in  profit  or   loss,  except  that  the  effects  of  changes  in  the  liability’s  credit  risk  are  recognised  in  other  comprehensive  income.   The  consolidated  entity  does  not  have  any  financial  liabilities  measured  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss.    There  will   therefore  be  no  impact  on  the  financial  statements  when  these  amendments  to  AASB  9  are  first  adopted.   56 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 5 1                                       HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   2.   SUMMARY  OF  SIGNIFICANT  ACCOUNTING  POLICIES  (CONT’D)   (ii) AASB   10   Consolidated   Financial   Statements   (issued   August   2011)   –   effective   for   annual   reporting   periods   beginning  on  or  after  1  January  2013.   The  main  changes  under  AASB  10  include:   (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Introduces  ‘de  facto’  control  for  entities  with  less  than  a  50%  ownership  interest  in  an  entity,  but  which  have  a   large   shareholding   compared   to   other   shareholders.     This   could   result   in   more   instances   of   control   and   more   entities  being  consolidated.   Potential   voting   rights   are   only   considered   when   determining   if   there   is   control   when   they   are   substantive   (holder  has  practical  ability  to  exercise)  and  the  rights  are  currently  exercisable.    This  may  result  in  possibly  fewer   instances  of  control.   Additional  guidance  included  to  determine  when  decision  making  authority  over  an  entity  has  been  delegated  by   a  principal  to  an  agent.  Factors  to  consider  include:   (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Scope  of  decision  making  authority   Rights  held  by  other  parties,  e.g.  kick-­‐out  rights   Remuneration  and  whether  commensurate  with  services  provided   Decision  maker’s  exposure  to  variability  of  returns  from  other  interests  held  in  the  investee.   While  the  consolidated  entity  does  not  expect  the  new  standard  to  have  an  impact  on  its  current  composition,  it  has   yet  to  perform  a  detailed  analysis  of  the  new  guidance.   (iii) AASB   12   Disclosure   of   Interests   in   Other   Entities   (issued   August   2011)   –   effective   for   annual   reporting   periods   beginning  on  or  after  1  January  2013.   AASB   12   combines   existing   disclosures   from   AASB   127   Consolidated   and   Separate   Financial   Statements,   AASB   128   Investments   in   Associates   and   AASB   131   Interests   in   Joint   Ventures.     Introduces   new   disclosure   requirements   for   interests  in  associates  and  joint  arrangements,  as  well  as  new  requirements  for  unconsolidated  structured  entities.   As  this  is  a  disclosure  standard  only,  there  will  be  no  impact  on  amounts  recognised  in  the  financial  statements.   (iv) AASB  13  Fair  Value  Measurement  (issued  September  2011)  -­‐  effective  for  annual  reporting  periods  beginning  on   or  after  1  January  2013.   Currently,  fair  value  measurement  requirements  are  included  in  several  Accounting  Standards.    AASB  13  establishes  a   single  framework  for  measuring  fair  value  of  financial  and  non-­‐financial  items  recognised  at  fair  value  in  the  statement   of  financial  position  or  disclosed  in  the  notes  in  the  financial  statements.    Under  AASB  13  additional  disclosures  will  be   required  for  items  measured  at  fair  value  in  the  statement  of  financial  position,  as  well  as  items  merely  disclosed  at   fair  value  in  the  notes  to  the  financial  statements.   The   consolidated   entity   has   yet   to   conduct   a   detailed   analysis   of   the   differences   between   the   current   fair   valuation   methodologies  used  and  those  required  by  AASB  13.    However,  when  this  standard  is  adopted  for  the  first  time  for  the   year   ended   30   June   2014,   there   will   be   no   impact   on   the   financial   statements   because   the   revised   fair   value   measurement  requirements  apply  prospectively  from  1  July  2013.   (v) AASB  119  Employee  Benefits  (reissued  September  2011)  -­‐  effective  for  annual  reporting  periods  beginning  on  or   after  1  January  2013.   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 5 2 57                                 HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   2.   SUMMARY  OF  SIGNIFICANT  ACCOUNTING  POLICIES  (CONT’D)   The  main  changes  under  AASB  119  include:   (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Employee  benefits  expected  to  be  settled  (as  opposed  to  due  to  settled  under  current  standard)  wholly  within  12   months   after   the   end   of   the   reporting   period   are   short-­‐term   benefits,   and   therefore   not   discounted   when   calculating  leave  liabilities.    Annual  leave  not  expected  to  be  used  wholly  within  12  months  of  end  of  reporting   period  will  in  future  be  discounted  when  calculating  leave  liability.   Elimination  of  the  ‘corridor’  approach  for  deferring  gains/losses  for  defined  benefit  plans   Actuarial   gains/losses   on   remeasuring   the   defined   benefit   plan   obligation/asset   to   be   recognised   in   OCI   rather   than  in  profit  or  loss,  and  cannot  be  reclassified  in  subsequent  periods   Subtle  amendments  to  timing  for  recognition  of  liabilities  for  termination  benefits     The  consolidated  entity  currently  calculates  its  liability  for  annual  leave  employee  benefits  on  the  basis  that  it  is  due  to   be  settled  within  12  months  of  the  end  of  the  reporting  period  because  employees  are  entitled  to  use  this  leave  at  any   time.     The   amendments   to   AASB   119   require   that   such   liabilities   be   calculated   on   the   basis   of   when   the   leave   is   expected  to  be  taken,  i.e.  expected  settlement.    The  consolidated  entity  has  yet  to  quantify  the  impact  of  adopting   AASB  119.   (vi) AASB  2011-­‐4  Amendments  to  Australian  Accounting  Standards  to  Remove  Individual  Key  Management  Personnel   Disclosure  Requirements   (issued  July  2011)  -­‐  effective  for  annual  reporting   periods  beginning  on  or  after  1  July   2013.   AASB   2011-­‐4   deletes   the   disclosure  requirements   for   individual   key   management   personnel   from   AASB   124   Related   Party  Disclosures.   When  this  standard  is  first  adopted  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2014,  individual  key  management  personnel  disclosures   relating  to  reconciliations  of  their  option  and  shareholding  balances,  loans,  and  other  transactions  and  balances,  will  no   longer   be   presented   in   the   notes   to   the   financial   statements   under   AASB   124.     Instead,   Regulation   2M.3.03(1)   of   the   Corporations  Act  2001  requires  that  these  disclosures  be  included  as  part  of  the  audited  remuneration  report.   (vii) AASB   2012-­‐9   Amendment   to   AASB   1048   arising   from   the   Withdrawal   of   Australian   Interpretation   1039   (issued   December  2012)  -­‐  effective  for  annual  reporting  periods  beginning  on  or  after  1  January  2013.   AASB  2012-­‐9  deletes  Australian  Interpretation  1039  Substantive  Enactment  of  Major  Tax  Bills  In  Australia  from  the  list   of   mandatory   Australian   Interpretations   to   be   applied     by   entities   preparing   financial   statements   under   the   Corporations  Act  2001  or  other  general  purpose  financial  statements.   There   will   be   no   impact   on   first-­‐time   adoption   of   this   amendment   as   the   consolidated   entity   does   not   account   for   proposed  changes  in  taxation  legislation  until  the  relevant  Bill  has  passed  through  both  Houses  of  Parliament,  which  is   consistent   with   the   views   expressed   by   the   Australian   Accounting   Standards   Board   in   their   agenda   decision   of   December  2012.   (viii) AASB   2013-­‐5   Amendments   to   Australian   Accounting   Standards   -­‐   Investment   Entities   (issued   August   2013)   -­‐   effective  for  annual  reporting  periods  beginning  on  or  after  1  January  2014.   AASB   2013-­‐5   defines   an   ‘investment   entity’   and   requires   a   parent   that   is   an   investment   entity   to   measure   its   investments   in   particular   subsidiaries   at   fair   value   through   profit   or   loss   in   its   consolidated   and   separate   financial   statements.     The   amendment   prescribes   three   criteria   that   must   be   met   in   order   for   an   entity   to   be   defined   as   an   investment  entity,  as  well  as  four  ‘typical  characteristics’  to  consider  in  assessing  the  criteria.    The  amendment  also   introduces  disclosure  requirements  for  investment  entities  into  AASB  12  Disclosure  of  Interests  in  Other  Entities  and   amends  AASB  127  Separate  Financial  Statements.       58 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 5 3                         HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   2.   SUMMARY  OF  SIGNIFICANT  ACCOUNTING  POLICIES  (CONT’D)   While  the  consolidated  entity  does  not  expect  the  new  standard  to  have  an  impact,  it  has  yet  to  perform  a  detailed   analysis  of  the  new  guidance.   3.     FINANCIAL  RISK  MANAGEMENT  OBJECTIVES  AND  POLICIES   The  consolidated  entity’s  principal  financial  instruments  comprise  receivables,  payables,  finance  leases  and  cash  and   cash   equivalents.     The   company   and   consolidated   entity   do   not   have   debt   facilities   and   do   not   trade   in   derivative   instruments,   other   than   where   listed   and   unlisted   options   over   ordinary   shares   may   be   received   as   a   part   consideration  for  corporate  fees  earned.   The  consolidated  entity  has  exposure  to  the  following  risks  from  its  use  of  financial  instruments:   (cid:127) (cid:127) Credit  risk   Liquidity  risk   (cid:127) Market  risk.   This   note   presents   information   about   the   company’s   and   the   consolidated   entity’s   exposure   to   each   of   the   above   risks,   their   objectives,   policies   and   processes   for   measuring   and   managing   risk,   and   the   management   of   capital.     Further   quantitative   disclosures   are   included   throughout   this   financial   report.     The   Board   of   Directors   has   overall   responsibility  for  the  establishment  and  oversight  of  the  risk  management  framework.   Risk  management  policies  are  established  to  identify  and  analyse  the  risks  faced  by  the  company  and  the  consolidated   entity,   to   set   appropriate   risk   limits   and   controls,   and   to   monitor   risks   and   adherence   to   limits.   Risk   management   policies   and   systems   are   reviewed   regularly   to   reflect   changes   in   market   conditions   and   the   company’s   and   consolidated   entity’s   activities.     The   company   and   consolidated   entity,   through   their   training   and   management   standards  and  procedures,  aim  to  develop  a  disciplined  and  constructive  control  environment  in  which  all  employees   and  consultants  understand  their  roles  and  obligations.   The  consolidated  entity  Audit,  Risk  and  Compliance  Committee  oversees  how  management  monitors  compliance  with   the  company’s  and  the  consolidated  entity’s  risk  management  policies  and  procedures  and  reviews  the  adequacy  of   the  risk  management  framework  in  relation  to  risks  faced.    The  Committee  is  assisted  by  external  professional  advisors   from  time  to  time.   Credit  risk   Credit  risk  is  the  risk  of  financial  loss  to  the  consolidated  entity  if  a  customer  or  counterparty  to  a  financial  instrument  fails  to   meet  its  contractual  obligations,  and  arises  from  the  financial  assets  of  the  consolidated  entity,  which  comprise  cash  and   cash  equivalents  and  principally,  trade  receivables.    For  the  company  it  arises  from  receivables  due  from  subsidiaries.   Exposure   at   reporting   date   is   addressed   at   each   particular   note.   The   consolidated   entity   does   not   hold   any   credit   derivatives  to  offset  its  credit  exposure.     It   is   the   consolidated   entity's   policy   that   all   customers   who   wish   to   trade   on   credit   terms   are   subject   to   credit   verification   procedures   including   an   assessment   of   their   independent   credit   worthiness,   financial   position,   past   experience  and  industry  reputation.    Risk  limits  are  set  for  each  individual  customer  in  accordance  with  parameters  set   by  the  Board.  These  risk  limits  are  regularly  monitored.   In  addition,  credit  risk  exposures  and  receivable  balances  are  monitored  on  an  ongoing  basis  with  the  intended  result   that  the  consolidated  entity's  exposure  to  bad  debts  is  not  significant.     HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 5 4 59                                 HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   3.     FINANCIAL  RISK  MANAGEMENT  OBJECTIVES  AND  POLICIES  (CONT’D)   The  consolidated  entity  also  has  credit  risk  in  respect  of  its  corporate  income  debtors.    In  the  case  of  most  transactions   involving  corporate  income,  revenue  is  generally  earned  over  a  period  of  several  months  due  to  the  complexity  and  size   of   the   work   involved.     The   consolidated   entity   manages   this   risk   by   entering   into   contractual   agreements   with   its   counterparties,  obtaining  external  legal  advice  where  necessary,  at  the  start  of  each  transaction.    The  Board  has  direct   involvement  with  the  counterparties  during  the  engagement  phase  of  each  transaction  in  order  to  assess  their  suitability.   The  consolidated  entity  policy  is  to  provide  financial  guarantees  only  to  wholly-­‐owned  subsidiaries.   Liquidity  risk   Liquidity  risk  is  the  risk  that  the  consolidated  entity  will  not  be  able  to  meet  its  financial  obligations  as  they  fall  due.     The  consolidated  entity’s  approach  to  managing  liquidity  risk  is  to  ensure,  as  far  as  possible,  that  it  will  always  have   sufficient   liquidity   to   meet   its   liabilities   when   due,   under   both   normal   and   stressed   conditions,   without   incurring   unacceptable  losses  or  risking  damage  to  the  consolidated  entity’s  reputation.   The   consolidated   entity   typically   ensures   that   it   has   sufficient   cash   on   demand   to   meet   operational   expenses   for   a   period  of  90  days,  excluding  the  potential  impact  of  extreme  circumstances  that  cannot  be  reasonably  predicted.    The   consolidated  entity  has  no  debt  facilities  or  credit  lines.   Refer   to   Note   29:   Financial   Instruments   for   a   sensitivity   analysis   of   the   consolidated   entity’s   financial   assets   and   liabilities  maturity.   Market  risk   Market  risk  is  the  risk  that  changes  in  market  prices  will  affect  the  consolidated  entity’s  income  and  include  price  risk.     The  company  no  longer  carries  on  principal  trading  activities.   Capital  management   The  Board’s  policy  is  to  maintain  a  sufficient  capital  base  so  as  to  maintain  investor,  creditor  and  market  confidence   and   to   sustain   future   development   of   the   business.     It   is   noted   that   the   company,   through   its   subsidiary   HUB24   Custodial  Services  Limited,  fully  complied  with  the  minimum  capital  requirements  of  the  ASX  and  ACH  Market  Rules  as   a  market  participant  and  AFSL  base  level  financial  requirements  so  as  to  ensure  ongoing  capital  adequacy.       There  were  no  changes  in  the  consolidated  entity’s  approach  to  capital  management  during  the  year.       The   preparation   of   the   financial   statements   requires   management   to   make   judgments,   estimates   and   assumptions   that  affect  the  reported  amounts  in  the  financial  statements.    Management  continually  evaluates  its  judgments  and   estimates   in   relation   to   assets,   liabilities,   contingent   liabilities,   revenue   and   expenses.     Management   bases   its   judgments  and  estimates  on  historical  experience  and  on  other  various  factors  it  believes  to  be  reasonable  under  the   circumstances,   the   result   of   which   form   the   basis   of   the   carrying   values   of   assets   and   liabilities   that   are   not   readily   apparent   from   other   sources.     Actual   results   may   differ   from   these   estimates   under   different   assumptions   and   conditions.   Management   has   identified   the   following   critical   accounting   policies   for   which   significant   judgments,   estimates   and   assumptions   are   made.     Actual   results   may   differ   from   these   estimates   under   different   assumptions   and   conditions   and  may  materially  affect  financial  results  or  the  financial  position  reported  in  future  periods.    Further  details  of  the   nature  of  these  assumptions  and  conditions  may  be  found  in  the  relevant  notes  to  the  financial  statements.   60 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 5 5                                   HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   4.     SIGNIFICANT  ACCOUNTING  JUDGEMENTS,  ESTIMATES  AND  ASSUMPTIONS   Recovery  of  deferred  tax  assets  and  Research  and  Development  claim   Deferred  tax  assets  are  recognised  for  carried  forward  income  tax  losses  and  deductible  temporary  differences  to  the   extent  that  Directors  consider  that  it  is  probable  that  future  taxable  profits  will  be  available  to  utilise  those  temporary   differences  and  tax  losses.       Judgement  is  required  in  determining  the  amount  of  income  tax  revenue  relating  to  the  research  and  development   claim.     There   are   certain   transactions   and   calculations   undertaken   during   the   ordinary   course   of   business   for   which   the   ultimate   tax   determination   may   be   subject   to   change.     The   consolidated   entity   calculates   its   research   and   development   claim   based   on   the   consolidated   entity’s   understanding   of   the   tax   law.     Where   the   final   outcome   of   these  matters  is  different  from  the  amounts  that  were  initially  recorded,  such  differences  will  impact  the  profit  or  loss   in  the  year  in  which  such  determination  is  made.   Estimation  of  bad  debts  and  provisioning   Receivables  are  assessed  by  management  for  recoverability  based  on  days  past  due  or  pending  legal  actions  and  other   counter  party  information.   Intangible  assets   The  carrying  value  of  intangible  assets  (including  goodwill)  is  assessed  for  indications  that  the  asset  has  been  impaired   in   accordance   with   the   accounting   policy   under   the   heading   Goodwill   and   Intangibles.    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   12   for   details   of   these   assumptions   and   the   potential   impact   of   changes   to   these   assumptions.   Share-­‐based  payment  transactions   The  consolidated  entity  measures  the  cost  of  equity-­‐settled  transactions  with  employees  by  reference  to  the  fair  value   of  the  equity  instruments  at  the  date  at  which  they  were  granted.    The  fair  value  is  determined  using  a  binomial     method.    The  accounting  estimates  and  assumptions  relating  to  the  equity-­‐settled  share-­‐based  payments  would  have   no   impact   on   the   carrying   amounts   of   assets   or   liabilities   within   the   next   annual   reporting   period   but   may   impact   expenses  and  equity. Capitalisation  of  development  costs   The  consolidated  entity  capitalises  project  development  costs  eligible  for  capitalisation.    The  capitalised  costs  are  all   directly   attributable   costs   necessary   to   create,   produce,   and   prepare   the   asset   to   be   capable   of   operating   in   the   manner  intended.    The  consolidated  entity  amortises  the  capitalised  project  costs  over  the  project’s  useful  life.     5.     OPERATING  SEGMENTS   Identification  of  reportable  segments   The   consolidated   entity   has   identified   its   operating   segments   based   on   the   internal   reports,   that   are   reviewed   and   used   by   the   executive   management   team   (the   chief   operating   decision   makers)   in   assessing   performance   and   in   determining   the   allocation   of   resources.     Discrete   financial   information   about   each   of   these   operating   businesses   is   reported  to  the  executive  management  team  on  a  monthly  basis.   The   accounting   policies   used   by   the   consolidated   entity   in   reporting   segments   internally   are   the   same   as   those   contained  in  Note  2  to  the  accounts  and  in  the  prior  period.   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 5 6 61                                 HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   5.     OPERATING  SEGMENTS  (CONT’D)   Investment  Platform   The  HUB24  Portfolio  Service  is  a  single  platform  solution  that  enables  clients  to  benefit  from  cost  effective  executions   and   management   of   trades   whilst   still   retaining   full   beneficial   ownership   of   securities   for   improved   tax   efficiencies.     The  platform  offers  full  transaction  and  reporting  capability  on  wholesale  managed  funds,  listed  securities,  exchanged   traded  funds,  non-­‐unitised  portfolios  (SMA’s),  term  deposits,  bonds,  cash  and  margin  lending.     Stockbroking   The  stockbroking  segment,  now  a  discontinued  operation  conducted  a  business  of  stockbroking,  sponsoring  of  share   issues,  secondary  placements,  investment  research  and  advice,  corporate  structuring  and  corporate  finance.       Accounting  policies  and  inter-­‐segment  transactions   The   accounting   policies   used   by   the   consolidated   entity   in   reporting   segments   internally   are   the   same   as   those   contained  in  Note  2.   Major  customers   The  consolidated  entity  had  no  external  clients  from  which  it  derived  more  than  10%  of  revenue.       Operating  Segment  Financial  Information   Year  ended  30  June  2013   Revenue   External  revenue   Stockbroking   (Discontinued   operations)   Investment   Platform   Corporate/   Administration   5,215,849   1,228,366   Total   6,444,215   6,444,215   -­‐   -­‐   Total  revenue   5,215,849   1,228,366   Segment  operating  result   Other  non-­‐operating  items:   Interest  and  other  income   Bank  fees   Bad  debts  expense   Depreciation  and  amortisation     Onerous  contracts  expense   Share  based  payments  expense   Loss  before  income  tax  expense   Income  tax  benefit   Loss  after  income  tax  expense   (2,184,163)   (2,786,740)   (3,662,635)   (8,633,538)   61,685   (6,721)   (70,450)   -­‐   (841,588)   (943,323)   (3,984,560)   106,260   (21,334)   -­‐   (918,681)   -­‐   -­‐   (3,620,495)   471,511   (21,767)   -­‐   (111,094)   -­‐   (27,761)   (3,351,746)   639,456   (49,822)   (70,450)   (1,029,775)   (841,588)   (971,084)   (10,956,801)   1,173,832   (9,782,968)   The  Corporate/Administration  segment  has  been  separately  identified,  representing  unallocated  items   that  do  not  form  part  of  an  operating  segment.   The  consolidated  entity  operates  in  one  geographical  area  being  Australia  and  thus  all  revenues  are   derived  in  Australia.   62 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 5 7                                                                                                                                                                                                                     HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   5.   OPERATING  SEGMENTS  (CONT’D)   Year  ended  30  June  2012   Revenue   External  revenue   Total  revenue   Segment  operating  result   Other  non-­‐operating  items:   Interest  and  other  income   Bank  fees   Bad  debts  expense   Depreciation  and  amortisation     Impairment  expense   Share  based  payments  expense   Loss  before  income  tax  expense   Income  tax  expense   Loss  after  income  tax  expense   Stockbroking   (Discontinued   operations)   Investment   Platform   Corporate/   Administration   Total   6,445,933   6,445,933   226,261   226,261   -­‐   -­‐   6,672,194   6,672,194   (2,854,382)   (2,540,780)   (2,401,651)   (7,796,813)   -­‐   -­‐   (96,746)   (423,697)   (4,043,123)   -­‐   (7,417,948)   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   (2,095,762)   (14,664,135)   -­‐   (19,300,677)   626,846   (43,941)   -­‐   (5,429)   (404,499)   (272,492)   (2,501,166)   626,845   (43,941)   (96,746)   (2,524,888)   (19,111,757)   (272,492)   (29,219,790)   (1,295,877)   (30,515,667)   The   consolidated   entity   operates   in   one   geographical   area   being   Australia   and   thus   all   revenues   are   derived   in   Australia.   Total  Segment  Assets   Stockbroking   (Discontinued   operations)   Investment   Platform   Corporate/   Administration   Total   30  June  2013  Segment  Assets     3,916,924   11,206,394   4,070,938   19,194,256   30  June  2012  Segment  Assets     21,362,716   7,678,586   2,149,877   31,191,179   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 5 8 63                                                                                                                                               HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   6.   REVENUE  AND  EXPENSES  FROM  CONTINUING  OPERATIONS   Revenue   (a)  Interest  and  other  income   Portfolio  service  fees   Cash  margin   Brokerage   Other  platform  fees   Expenses   (b)    Employee  benefits  expenses   Wages  and  salaries  (incl  super  and  payroll  tax)   Share  based  payments  expense   Other  employee  benefits  expenses   (c)    Property  and  occupancy  costs   Rent   Other  occupancy  costs   (d)    Depreciation,  impairment  and  amortisation   Depreciation   Amortisation  of  intangibles   Impairment  of  intangibles   (e)    Administrative  expenses   Corporate  fees   Professional  and  consultancy  fees   Information  services  and  communication   Travel  and  entertainment   Other  administrative  expenses   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   2013   $   756,924   203,678   134,623   133,141   1,228,366   195,794   -­‐   6,526   23,941   226,261   4,084,416   27,761   262,683   4,374,859   2,755,339   231,570   40,922   3,027,831   335,405   18,710   354,115   322,150   25,977   348,126   111,094   918,681   -­‐   1,029,775   158,843   1,936,920   15,074,063   17,169,826   371,561   682,006   494,908   259,406   373,086   2,180,967   304,890   595,299   415,257   155,184   220,181   1,690,811   64 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 5 9                                                                                                                                 HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   7.   INCOME  TAX   (a)  Income  tax  expense/(benefit)   Current  tax   Research  and  development  claim   Deferred  tax   Income  tax  expense/(benefit)   Deferred  tax  included  in  income  tax  expense/(benefit)  comprises:   Decrease/(increase)  in  deferred  tax  assets   (Decrease)/increase  in  deferred  tax  liabilities   (b)  Reconciliation  of  income  tax  expense/(benefit)  to  pre  tax  accounting  profit/(loss)   Loss  from  continuing  operations  before  income  tax   Loss  from  discontinued  operations  before  income  tax   Prima  facie  income  tax  at  30%   Tax  effect  of  amounts  which  are  not  deductible  (taxable)  in  calculating  taxable  income:   Impairment  of  intangibles   Deferred  acquisition  expenses   Share  based  payments   Entertainment   Sundry  items   Under/(over)  provision  in  prior  years   Research  and  development  claim   Adjustment  to  deferred  tax  asset   Non-­‐recognition  of  deferred  tax  asset   Income  tax  expense/(benefit)   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   2013   $   -­‐   (1,173,832)   -­‐   (57,237)   -­‐   1,353,114   (1,173,832)   1,295,877   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   1,353,114   -­‐   1,353,114   (6,972,240)   (21,801,842)   (7,417,948)   (3,984,559)   (10,956,799)   (29,219,790)   (3,287,040)   (8,765,937)   -­‐   103,860   291,325   4,766   10,548   410,499   -­‐   (1,173,832)   103,491   2,773,050   1,702,709   5,735,156   -­‐   81,748   9,781   4,127   5,830,812   (57,237)   -­‐   (89,371)   4,377,610   4,231,002   (1,173,832)   1,295,877   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 6 0 65                                                                                                                                                   HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   7.   INCOME  TAX  (CONT’D)   (c)  Deferred  Tax  Asset   Deferred  tax  asset  comprises  temporary  differences  attributable  to:   Accrued  expenses   Provisions   Intangibles   Capital  raising  costs   Carry  forward  tax  losses   Non-­‐recognition  of  deferred  tax  asset   Movements:   Opening  balance   Credited/(charged)  to  profit  or  loss   (Charged)/credited  to  equity   Current  tax  losses   Adjustment  to  prior  year  deferred  tax  asset   Non-­‐recognition  of  deferred  tax  asset   Closing  balance     2013   $   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   143,085   339,219   3,237,560   (85,801)   8,848,174   (12,482,237)   -­‐   -­‐   (279,729)   (21,450)   3,177,720   (103,491)   (2,773,050)   -­‐   99,826   305,573   3,470,818   -­‐   5,670,454   (9,546,671)   -­‐   1,353,116   4,166,965   (30,730)   2,280,181   89,371   (7,858,903)   -­‐   At   30   June   2013   the   consolidated   entity   has   unused   tax   losses   of   $8,848,174   and   other   temporary   differences   of   $3,634,063   (tax   effect   at   30%   value)   (2012:   unused   tax   losses   of   $5,670,454   and   other   temporary   differences   of   $3,876,217  tax  effect  at  30%  value)  for  which  no  asset  has  been  recognised.   (d) Tax  consolidation   (i)     Members  of  the  tax  consolidated  entity  and  the  tax  sharing  arrangement   The  company  and  its  100%  owned  Australian  resident  subsidiaries  formed  a  tax  consolidated  entity.    The  company  is   the  head  entity  of  the  tax  consolidated  entity.    Members  of  the  consolidated  entity  have  not  entered  into  a  tax  sharing   agreement.   (ii)   Tax  effect  accounting  by  members  of  the  tax  consolidated  entity   The  head  entity  and  the  controlled  entities  in  the  tax   consolidated  entity  continue  to  account  for  their  own  current   and   deferred   tax   amounts   as   per   UIG   1052   Tax   Consolidation   Accounting.     The   consolidated   entity   has   applied   the   consolidated  entity  allocation  approach  in  determining  the  appropriate  amount  of  current  taxes  and  deferred  taxes  to   allocate   to   members   of   the   tax   consolidated   entity.     The   current   and   deferred   tax   amounts   are   measured   in   a   systematic  manner  that  is  consistent  with  the  broad  principles  in  AASB  112  Income  Taxes.   In   addition   to   its   own   current   and   deferred   tax   amounts,   the   head   entity   also   recognises   current   tax   liabilities   (or   assets)   and   the   deferred   tax   assets   arising   from   unused   tax   losses   and   unused   tax   credits   (if   any)   assumed   from   controlled  entities  in  the  tax  consolidated  entity.   66 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 6 1                                                                                                                                                                     HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   8.   DISCONTINUED  OPERATIONS   On  8  February  2013,  the  consolidated  entity  disposed  of  the  Broking  business  to  Wilsons  for  consideration  of  $1.     Financial  Performance   Revenue  from  discontinued  operations   Revenue   Interest  and  other  income   Expenses  from  discontinued  operations   Trading  fees   Employee  benefits  expenses   Property  and  occupancy  costs   Depreciation,  amortisation  and  impairment     Deferred  acquisition  exense   Other  expenses   Loss  before  income  tax  expense  from  disccontinued  operations   Income  tax  expense   Loss  after  income  tax   Loss  on  disposal  before  income  tax  expense   Income  tax  expense   Loss  on  disposal  after  income  tax  expense   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   2013   $   5,215,849   61,685   5,277,535   6,445,933   -­‐   6,445,933   3,914,995   1,810,161   450,838   -­‐   346,200   538,749   7,060,942   5,085,930   2,984,077   713,356   4,466,820   -­‐   613,698   13,863,881   (1,783,408)   -­‐   (1,783,408)   (7,417,948)   -­‐   (7,417,948)   (2,201,152)   -­‐   (2,201,152)   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   Loss  after  income  tax  from  discontinued  operations   (3,984,560)   (7,417,948)   Cash  flow  information   Net  cash  used  in  operating  activities   Net  cash  used  in  financing  activities   Net  decrease  in  cash  and  cash  equivalents  from  discontinued  operations   Carrying  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities   Total  assets   Provisions   Total  liabilities   Net  assets   2013   $   (3,638,360)   -­‐   (3,638,360)   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   (2,951,128)   -­‐   (2,951,128)   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   -­‐   2013   $   -­‐   43,611   43,611   25,561   25,561   (43,611)   (25,561)   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 6 2 67                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   8.   DISCONTINUED  OPERATIONS  (CONT’D)   Details  of  the  disposal   Total  sale  consideration   Carrying  amount  of  employee  liabilities  transferred  on  sale   Disposal  costs   Loss  on  disposal  before  income  tax   Income  tax  expense   Loss  on  disposal  after  income  tax   9.   CURRENT  ASSETS  -­‐  TRADE  AND  OTHER  RECEIVABLES   Client  receivables   Trade  receivables   Allowance  for  impairment  loss  (i)   Other  debtors   (i)  Allowance  for  impairment  loss   2013   $   1   43,611   (2,244,764)   (2,201,152)   -­‐   (2,201,152)   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   2013   $   -­‐   127,031   -­‐   127,032   1,256,098   1,383,130   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   15,384,409   121,873   (84,306)   15,421,976   197,520   15,619,496   Trade   receivables   are   non-­‐interest   bearing   and   are   generally   on   30   day   terms.     A   provision   for   impairment   loss   is   recognised   when   there   is   objective   evidence   that   an   individual   trade   receivable   is   impaired.     Impairment   losses   on   trade  and  client  debt  receivables  totalling  $Nil  (2012:  $84,306)  has  been  recognised  by  the  consolidated  entity  in  the   current  year.    These  amounts  have  been  included  in  the  statement  of  profit  or  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income   as  an  administrative  expense.   Movements  in  the  provision  for  impairment  loss  were  as  follows:   Opening  balance   Charge  for  the  year   Amounts  written  off   Closing  balance   (ii)  Other  debtors   84,306   -­‐   (84,306)   -­‐   56,673   96,746   (69,113)   84,306   As   at   30   June   2013,   a   tax   refund   receivable   from   the   ATO   was   recognised   for   a   2012   financial   year   research   and   development  tax  offset  claimed  with  respect  to  the  HUB24  platform  of  $1,173,000.     68 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 6 3                                                                                                                                               HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   9.   CURRENT  ASSETS  -­‐  TRADE  AND  OTHER  RECEIVABLES  (CONT'D)   At  30  June,  the  ageing  analysis  of  receivables  is  as  follows:   2013  Consolidated   2012  Consolidated   *  PDNI  -­‐  Past  due  not  impaired          CI  -­‐  Considered  impaired     0-­‐30   days   1,383,130   31-­‐60   days   -­‐   61-­‐90   days   PDNI  *   -­‐   15,508,382   111,113   -­‐   Other  balances  within  trade  and  other  receivables  do  not  contain  impaired  assets  and  are  not  past  due.    It  is  expected   that  these  other  balances  will  be  received  when  due.   (iii)  Fair  value  and  credit  risk   Due  to  the  short  term  nature  of  these  receivables,  their  carrying  value  is  assumed  to  approximate  their  fair  value.   10.   CURRENT  ASSETS  –  OTHER  CURRENT  ASSETS   Prepayments   Other  assets   11.   NON-­‐CURRENT  ASSETS  –  OFFICE  EQUIPMENT   Computer  Equipment   At  cost   Accumulated  depreciation   Office  Furniture  and  Fittings   At  cost   Accumulated  depreciation   Leased  Assets   At  cost   Accumulated  depreciation   Total  Office  Equipment   Cost   Accumulated  depreciation   Total  Net  Carrying  Amount   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   25,676   13,366   39,042   2013   $   20,100   323,768   343,868   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   2013   $   104,669   (74,347)   30,322   229,497   (204,890)   24,607   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   390,024   (313,034)   76,990   457,296   (253,553)   203,743   17,500   (6,708)   10,792   334,166   (279,236)   54,929   864,820   (573,295)   291,525   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 6 4 69                                                                                                                                                                       HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   11.   NON-­‐CURRENT  ASSETS  –  OFFICE  EQUIPMENT  (CONT’D)   Reconciliations  of  the  carrying  amounts  at     the  beginning  and  end  of  the  financial  year:   Computer  Equipment   Carrying  amount  at  beginning     Acquisitions  through  business  combinations   Other  additions   Disposals   Depreciation  expense   Net  Carrying  Amount   Office  Furniture    and  Fittings   Carrying  amount  at  beginning     Acquisitions  through  business  combinations   Other  additions   Disposals   Depreciation  expense   Net  Carrying  Amount   Leased  Assets   Carrying  amount  at  beginning     Additions   Disposals   Depreciation  expense   Net  Carrying  Amount   Total  Office  Equipment   Carrying  amount  at  beginning     Acquisitions  through  business  combinations   Other  additions   Disposals   Depreciation   Net  Carrying  Amount   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   2013   $   76,990   -­‐   -­‐   (24,506)   (22,162)   30,322   203,743   -­‐   -­‐   (91,806)   (87,330)   24,607   10,792   -­‐   (9,190)   (1,602)   (0)   62,139   36,843   14,327   -­‐   (36,319)   76,990   134,137   135,894   57,004   -­‐   (123,292)   203,743   14,000   -­‐   -­‐   (3,208)   10,792   291,525   -­‐   -­‐   (125,502)   (111,094)   54,929   210,276   172,737   71,331   -­‐   (162,819)   291,525   70 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 6 5                                                                                                                                 HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   12.   NON-­‐CURRENT  ASSETS  –  INTANGIBLE  ASSETS   Investment  Platform   At  cost   Accumulated  amortisation  and  impairment   Net  carrying  amount   Total  Net  Carrying  Amount   Reconciliations  of  the  carrying  amount  at     the  beginning  and  end  of  the  financial  year:   Investment  Platform   Opening  carrying  amount   Acquisitions  through  business  combinations   Other  additions  –  capitalised  development  costs   Impairment  charge   Amortisation  charge   Closing  carrying  amount   (a)  Impairment  tests  for  intangible  assets   Investment  Platform   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   2013   $   25,  493,112   (18,083,968)   7,409,144   24,565,287   (17,165,287)   7,400,000   7,409,144   7,400,000   7,400,000   -­‐   927,825   -­‐   (918,681)   7,409,144   19,564,222   1,106,588   2,747,928   (13,922,502)   (2,096,236)   7,400,000   7,409,144   7,409,144   7,400,000   7,400,000   Intangible   assets   are   allocated   to   the  consolidated   entity's   cash-­‐generating   units   (CGUs)   identified   according   to   operating  segment.   The  recoverable  amount  of  a  CGU  is  determined  based  on  value-­‐in-­‐use  calculations.    These  calculations  use  cash  flow   projections  based  on  financial  budgets  reviewed  by  directors  covering   an  eight  year  period.    Cash  flows  beyond  the   eight  year  period  are  extrapolated  using  a  terminal  value.   (b)  Key  assumptions  used  for  value-­‐in-­‐use  calculations   1.     Growth  in  funds  under  administration  on  the  platform  -­‐  Growth  in  the  number  of  client  accounts  and  hence  funds   under   administration   on   the   platform   are   a   key   assumption   used   in   calculating   future   cashflows.     Given   the   platform's   early   stage   of   development   and   relatively   low   base   of   existing   funds   under   administration,   assumed   growth   rates   are   significant   in   the   next   two   to   three   years   in   percentage   terms.      Management   have   estimated   future   funds   under   administration   on   the   platform   with   reference   to   current   client   transition   rates   and   pipeline   monitoring.   2.     Pre-­‐tax  discount  rate  -­‐  The  pre-­‐tax  discount  rate  used  for  the  company's  value-­‐in-­‐use  calculations  is  18.5%.   3.     Terminal  growth  rate  -­‐  The  terminal  growth  rate  used  for  the  company's  value-­‐in-­‐use  calculations  is  2.5%.   4.   Period   over   which   cashflows   have   been   discounted   -­‐   Management   have   used   a   period   of   eight   years   to   discount   projected  cashflows  for  its  value-­‐in-­‐use  calculations.    This  period  is  considered  reasonable  given  the  early  stage  of   development  of  the  platform  and  the  remaining  useful  life  over  which  the  intangible  assets  is  being  amortised  (7.4   years  from  30  June  2013).   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 6 6 71                                                                                                             HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   12.   NON-­‐CURRENT  ASSETS  –  INTANGIBLE  ASSETS  (CONT’D)   (c)  Impact  of  possible  changes  in  key  assumptions   If  the  projected  earnings  on  client  account  balances  used  in  the  value-­‐in-­‐use  calculation  for  the  investment  platform   CGU   are   2%   lower   than   management   estimates   over   the   period   of   the   value-­‐in-­‐use   calculation   there   would   be   an   impairment  of  intangible  assets  of  $3,500,000.   If  the  pre-­‐tax  discount  rate  for  this  CGU  had  been  2%  higher  than  management  estimates  (20.5%  instead  of  18.5%)   there  would  be  an  impairment  of  intangible  assets  of  $735,000.   13.   NON-­‐CURRENT  ASSETS  –  OTHER  NON-­‐CURRENT  ASSETS   Security  deposits  and  guarantees   14.   CURRENT  LIABILITIES  –  TRADE  AND  OTHER  PAYABLES   Client  payables   Trade  creditors   Sundry  creditors     Deferred  consideration   15.   CURRENT  LIABILITIES  –  PROVISIONS   Employee  benefits  -­‐     Annual  leave   Broking  closure   Lease  make  good   Broking  closure   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   778,862   778,862   2013   $   460,339   460,339   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   14,625,597   571,186   1,469,007   654,797   17,320,587   2013   $   -­‐   321,388   420,011   -­‐   741,399   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   2013   $   292,532   687,479   88,400   1,068,411   357,989   -­‐   60,000   417,989   The   provision   represents   the   estimated   costs   associated   with   exiting   the   stockbroking   business   including   $473,001   relating  to  onerous  rental  contracts  and  $214,478  relating  to  the  finalisation  of  claims.   Lease  make  good   The   provision   represents   the   present   value   of   the   estimated   costs   to   make   good   the   office   premises   leased   by   the   consolidated  entity  at  the  end  of  the  respective  lease  terms.   72 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 6 7                                                                                                                             HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   15.   CURRENT  LIABILITIES  –  PROVISIONS  (CONT’D)   Movements  in  each  class  of  provision  during  the  financial  year,  other  than  employee  benefits,  are  set  out  below:   Consolidated  -­‐  2013   Carrying  amount  at  the  start  of  the  year   Additional  provisions  recognised   Amounts  used   Carrying  amount  at  the  end  of  the  year   16.   NON-­‐CURRENT  LIABILITIES  –  PROVISIONS   Employee  Benefits  -­‐     Long  service  leave   17.   ISSUED  CAPITAL   (a)  Issued  and  paid  up  capital   Ordinary  shares,  fully  paid   (b)  Other  equity  securities   Treasury  shares   Total  Issued  and  paid  up  capital   Movements  in  issued  and  paid  up  capital   Beginning  of  the  financial  year   Shares  Issued  -­‐  Placement  20  August  2012   Shares  Issued  -­‐  Rights  issue  23  August  2012   Shares  Issued  -­‐  Placement  4  September  2012   Total  shares  pre  consolidation   Share  consolidation  (40  for  1)   Shares  Issued  -­‐  Placement  for  25  March  2013   Capital  raising  costs   End  of  the  financial  year     Broking  closure   $   Lease  make   good   $   -­‐   1,056,066   (368,587)   687,479   60,000   28,400   -­‐   88,400   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   2013   $   62,318   10,548   2013    Number   CONSOLIDATED   2012    Number   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   2013   $   38,913,469   686,544,268   66,993,612   54,301,655   221,908   39,135,377   8,876,274   695,420,542   (150,000)   66,843,612   (150,000)   54,151,655   686,544,268   70,000,000   391,519,414   98,266,597   1,246,330,279   31,158,469   7,755,000   -­‐   38,913,469   686,544,268   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   686,544,268   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   686,544,268   54,301,655   1,050,000   5,872,469   1,473,997   54,301,655   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   4,653,000   -­‐   -­‐   (357,509)   66,993,612   -­‐   54,301,655   Movement  in  other  equity  securities  -­‐  treasury  shares   Beginning  of  the  financial  year   Treasury  share  consolidation  (40  for  1)   Acquisition  of  shares  by  ESOT   End  of  the  financial  year     8,876,274   221,908   -­‐   221,908   -­‐   -­‐   8,876,274   8,876,274   150,000   -­‐   -­‐   150,000   -­‐   -­‐   150,000   150,000   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 7 0 73                                                                                                                                             HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   17.   CONTRIBUTED  EQUITY  (CONT’D)   Ordinary  shares   Fully  paid  ordinary  shares  carry  one  vote  per  share  and  carry  the  right  to  dividends.   On   20   August   2012   the   company   made   a   placement   of   70,000,000   ordinary   shares   at   $0.015   per   share   raising   $1,050,000  (post  share  consolidation  price  represents  $0.60).   On  23  August  2012  the  company  issued  391,519,414  shares  through  a  1  for  1  non-­‐renounceable  pro  rata  rights  issue   at  $0.015  per  share  raising  $5,872,469  (post  share  consolidation  price  represents  $0.60).   On  4  September  2012  the  company  issued    8,266,597  ordinary  shares  at  $0.015  per  share  raising  $1,473,997  under   the  rights  offer  (post  share  consolidation  price  represents  $0.60).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 On   25   March   2013   the   company   issued   7,755,000   ordinary   shares   at   $0.60   per   share   raising   $4,653,000   under   the   rights  offer.     Treasury  shares   Treasury  shares  are  shares  in  the  company  that  are  held  by  HUB24  Employee  Share  Ownership  Trust  (ESOT)  for  the   purpose  of  issuing  shares  under  the  company’s  Employee  Share  Option  Plan.   Share  consolidation   At  the  Annual  General  Meeting  of  the  company  held  30  November  2012,  shareholders  resolved  to  approve     a  consolidation  of  the  company's  shares  by  40  to  1.    The  consolidation  took  effect  on  11  December  2012.   18.   RESERVES   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   2013   $   Share  based  payments  share  reserve   1,878,436   907,352   Represents  the  share  based  payments  expense  under  the  employee  and  advisor  share  plans.   19.   DIVIDEND  FRANKING  ACCOUNT   Franking   credits   available   to   shareholders   of   the   company   for   subsequent   financial   years   are   $445,120   (2012:   $311,934).     These  available  amounts  are  based  on  the  balance  of  the  dividend  franking  account  at  year  end  adjusted  for:   (a) (b) (c) (d) franking  credits  that  will  arise  from  the  payment  of  the  current  tax  liabilities;   franking  debits  that  will  arise  from  the  payment  of  dividends  recognised  as  a  liability  at  year  end;   franking  credits  that  will  arise  from  the  receipt  of  dividends  recognised  as  receivables  by  the  tax  consolidated   entity  at  the  year  end,  and   franking  credits  that  may  be  prevented  from  being  distributed  in  subsequent  years.   The   ability   to   utilise   the   franking   credits   is   dependent   upon   there   being   sufficient   available   reserves   to   declare   dividends.     In   accordance   with   the   tax   consolidation   legislation,   the   company   as   the   head   entity   in   the   tax-­‐ consolidated  group  has  also  assumed  the  benefit  of  franking  credits.   74 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 6 9                                                                     HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   20.   RECONCILIATION  OF  CASHFLOWS   (a)  Reconciliation  of  the  net  loss  after                tax  to  cash  flow  from  operations   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   2013   $   Net  Loss  after  tax  for  the  year   (9,782,968)   (30,515,668)   Non-­‐cash  items:   Bad  and  doubtful  debts   Depreciation  and  amortisation   Disposal/write-­‐off  of  office  equipment   Share  based  payments  expense   Impairment  of  intangibles   Changes  in  operating  assets  and  liabilities:   (Increase)/decrease  in  trade  and  other  receivables   (Increase)/decrease  in  deferred  tax  assets   (Increase)/decrease  in  other  assets   (Increase)/decrease  in  non  current  assets   Increase/(decrease)  in  trade  and  other  payables   Increase/(decrease)  in  provisions   Net  cash  flow  from  operating  activities   (b)  Reconciliation  of  cash  and  cash  equivalents   Cash  and  cash  equivalents  comprises:   Cash  on  hand  and  at  bank   Cash  at  bank  -­‐  trust  account   The  net  cash  position  from  unpaid  buys  and  cash  held  on  behalf  of  clients  is  $Nil  (2012:   $153,716).   -­‐  Cash  on  hand  and  at  bank   -­‐  Unpaid  buys   -­‐  Cash  at  bank  -­‐  trust  account   (c)  Terms  and  conditions   70,450   1,029,775   125,502   971,084   -­‐   96,745   2,524,888   -­‐   272,492   19,111,757   14,165,916   -­‐   (304,826)   318,523   (16,579,188)   702,193   (9,283,539)   (3,645,029)   1,353,114   (238,516)   -­‐   3,752,062   75,659   (7,212,495)   9,542,846   -­‐   9,542,846   4,982,673   2,079,581   7,062,254   9,542,846   -­‐   -­‐   9,542,846   7,062,254   1,925,865   (2,079,581)   6,908,538   For   the   purposes   of   the   Statement   of   cash   flows,   cash   and   cash   equivalents   includes   cash   on   hand   and   at   bank,   deposits   held   at   call   with   financial   institutions,   other   short   term,   highly   liquid   investments   with   maturities   of   three   months  or  less,  that  are  readily  convertible  to  known  amounts  of  cash  and  which  are  subject  to  an  insignificant  risk  of   changes  in  value  and  bank  overdrafts.   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 7 0 75                                                                                                                                                                               HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   21.     COMMITMENTS  AND  CONTINGENCIES   (a) Commitments   Future  minimum  rentals  payable  under  non-­‐cancellable  operating  leases:   Within  1  year   After  1  year  but  not  more  than  5  years   Total  minimum  lease  payments   (b)    Contingencies   Contingent  assets  and  Liabilities   Nil  (2012  :  Nil)   Guarantees   Australian  Securities  and  Investments  Commission   Rental  bond  Level  11,  7  Macquarie  Place,  Sydney   Rental  bond  Level  45,  1  Farrer  Place,  Sydney   Rental  bond  Level  29,  55  Collins  St,  Melbourne   Rental  bond  Level  13,  115  Pitt  St,  Sydney   Trust  Company  security  deposit   22.   SHARE  BASED  PAYMENTS  PLAN   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   1,060,432   610,177   1,670,609   2013   $   509,879   124,451   634,330   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   2013   $   -­‐   -­‐   20,000   -­‐   270,347   116,600   40,056   330,000   777,003   20,000   132,211   270,347   116,600   40,056   330,000   909,214   (a)   Recognised  share-­‐based  payment  expenses   The   expense   recognised   from   equity-­‐settled   share-­‐based   payment   transactions   during   the   year   is   $971,085   (2012:   $272,492).     The  share-­‐based  payment  plans  are  described  below.     (b)   Types  of  share-­‐based  payment  plans   No  employee  share  options  were  issued  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2013.   Share  options  have  been  issued  to  certain  employees  as  a  key  component  of  each  individual  staff  member’s  overall   remuneration  as  part  of  the  acquisition  of  the  stockbroking,  research  and  advisory  teams  and  the  retention  of  existing   staff  members.    The  key  terms  and  conditions  of  the  options  are  as  follows:   76 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 7 1                                                                                                                     HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   22.   SHARE  BASED  PAYMENTS  PLAN  (CONT’D)   Advisor  Plan  1   Number  of  Options  Issued   Expiry  Date   Exercise  Price   Vesting  Conditions  for  All  Options   Voting   Dividends   Specific  Terms  for  625,000  Options   There  are  no  cash-­‐settlement  alternatives.   Advisor  Plan  2   Number  of  Options  Issued   Expiry  Date   Exercise  Price   Vesting  Conditions  for  All  Options   Voting   Dividends   Specific  Terms  for  187,500  Options   There  are  no  cash-­‐settlement  alternatives.   625,000   31  January  2016   The  exercise  price  for  each  Option  (which  is  payable  immediately  upon   exercise)  is  $4.00  per  Option.   Subject  to  a  determination  of  the  board  of  directors  to  the  contrary,  it  is   a   condition   of   the   exercise   of   an   Option   that   the   Option   Holder   is   an   employee   of   or   engaged   as   a   consultant   to   the   company   unless   the   Option   Holder's   employment   or   consultancy   has   ceased   due   to   permanent  disability,  incapacity,  illness,  redundancy  or  death.   Option  holders  are  not  entitled  to  vote.   The   options   do   not   provide   any   entitlement   to   dividends   or   other   distributions  paid  to  ordinary  shareholders.   Performance-­‐based  Component  (375,000  options):   50%   of   the   Performance   based   options   became   fully   vested   upon   the   divestment   of   the   stockbroking   business   in   February   2013   while   the   remaining  50%  have  lapsed.    The  full  exercise  price  of  $4.00  per  option  is   payable  upon  exercise.   Upfront  Component  (250,000  options):   50%  of  the  Upfront  Component  options  are  available  to  be  exercised  at   any  time  after  grant  date  being  29  May  2012,  while  the  remaining  50%   have  lapsed.    The  full  exercise  price  of  $4.00  per  option  will  be  payable   upon  exercise.   187,500   1  January  2016   The  exercise  price  for  each  Option  (which  is  payable  immediately  upon   exercise)  is  $4.00  per  Option.   Subject  to  a  determination  of  the  board  of  directors  to  the  contrary,  it  is   a   condition   of   the   exercise   of   an   Option   that   the   Option   Holder   is   an   employee   of   or   engaged   as   a   consultant   to   the   company   unless   the   Option   Holder's   employment   or   consultancy   has   ceased   due   to   permanent  disability,  incapacity,  illness,  redundancy  or  death.   Option  holders  are  not  entitled  to  vote.   The   options   do   not   provide   any   entitlement   to   dividends   or   other   distributions  paid  to  ordinary  shareholders.   Performance-­‐based  Options  (187,500  options):   50%   of   the   Performance   based   options   became   fully   vested   upon   the   divestment   of   the   stockbroking   business   in   February   2013   while   the   remaining  50%  have  lapsed.    The  full  exercise  price  of  $4.00  per  option  is   payable  upon  exercise.   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 7 4 77                 HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   22.   SHARE  BASED  PAYMENTS  PLAN  (CONT’D)   Advisor  Plan  3     Number  of  Options  Issued   Expiry  Date   Exercise  Price   Vesting  Conditions  for  All  Options   Voting   Dividends   Specific  Terms  for  1,500,006  Options   There  are  no  cash-­‐settlement  alternatives.   Advisor  Plan  4   Number  of  Options  Issued   Expiry  Date   Exercise  Price   Vesting  Conditions  for  All  Options   Voting   Dividends   Specific  Terms  for  150,000  Options   There  are  no  cash-­‐settlement  alternatives.   1,500,006   31  January  2015   The  exercise  price  for  each  Option  (which  is  payable  immediately  upon   exercise)  is  $5.20  per  Option.   Subject  to  a  determination  of  the  board  of  directors  to  the  contrary,  it  is   a   condition   of   the   exercise   of   an   Option   that   the   Option   Holder   is   an   employee   of   or   engaged   as   a   consultant   to   the   company   unless   the   Option   Holder's   employment   or   consultancy   has   ceased   due   to   permanent  disability,  incapacity,  illness,  redundancy  or  death.   Option  holders  are  not  entitled  to  vote.   The   options   do   not   provide   any   entitlement   to   dividends   or   other   distributions  paid  to  ordinary  shareholders.   Upfront  Component  (750,000  options):   The   Upfront   Component   options   are   available   to   be   exercised   at   any   time   after   grant   date   being   19   April   2011.     The   full   exercise   price   of   $5.20  will  be  payable  upon  exercise.   Performance-­‐based  Component  (750,006  options):   All   the   Performance-­‐based   options   became   fully   vested   in   February   2013  with  the  divestment  of  the  stockbroking  business.     150,000   31  January  2015   The  exercise  price  for  each  Option  (which  is  payable  immediately  upon   exercise)  is  $5.20  per  Option.   Subject  to  a  determination  of  the  board  of  directors  to  the  contrary,  it  is   a   condition   of   the   exercise   of   an   Option   that   the   Option   Holder   is   an   employee   of   or   engaged   as   a   consultant   to   the   company   unless   the   Option   Holder's   employment   or   consultancy   has   ceased   due   to   permanent  disability,  incapacity,  illness,  redundancy  or  death.   Option  holders  are  not  entitled  to  vote.   The   options   do   not   provide   any   entitlement   to   dividends   or   other   distributions  paid  to  ordinary  shareholders.   Upfront  Component  (75,000  options):   The   Upfront   Component   options   are   available   to   be   exercised   at   the   exercise  price  of  $5.20  at  any  time  after  grant  date  being  1  June  2011.       Performance-­‐based  Component  (75,000  options):   All   the   Performance-­‐based   options   became   fully   vested   in   February   2013  with  the  divestment  of  the  stockbroking  business.       78 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 7 5                 HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   22.   SHARE  BASED  PAYMENTS  PLAN  (CONT’D)   Share  Option  Plan  (‘SOP’)  –  SOP  Plan  1   Number  of  Options  Issued   190,000   Expiry  Date   Exercise  Price   Vesting   Conditions   for   All   Options   Voting   Dividends   Specific  Terms  for  190,000   Options   5  December  2015   The   exercise   price   for   each   Option   (which   is   payable   immediately   upon   exercise)   is   $3.80  per  Option.   Subject  to  a  determination  of  the  board  of  directors  to  the  contrary,  it  is  a  condition  of   the   exercise   of   an   Option   that   the   Option   Holder   is   an   employee   of   or   engaged   as   a   consultant  to  the  company  unless  the  Option  Holder's  employment  or  consultancy  has   ceased  due  to  permanent  disability,  incapacity,  illness,  redundancy  or  death.   Option  holders  are  not  entitled  to  vote.   The  options  do  not  provide  any  entitlement  to  dividends  or  other  distributions  paid  to   ordinary  shareholders.   Upfront-­‐based  Options  (190,000  options):   The  Upfront-­‐based  options  are  available  to  be  exercised  at  any  time  after  grant  date   being  5  December  2011.    The  Upfront-­‐based  options  will  vest  in  tranches  of  30%  /  30%   /  40%  over  the  period  as  follows:   a) Tranche   1   (2.28   million   options)   -­‐   the   date   being   the   12   month   anniversary   of   5   December  2011  (‘SOP  Plan  1  Relevant  Date’)   b) Tranche  2  (2.28  million  options)  -­‐  the  date  being  the  24  month  anniversary  of  the   SOP  Plan  1  Relevant  Date   c) Tranche  3  (3.04  million  options)  -­‐  the  date  being  the  36  month  anniversary  of  the   SOP  Plan  1  Relevant  Date.   As   at   30   June   2013,   93,500   options   have   lapsed,   38,750   have   vested   leaving   57,750   options  yet  to  vest.   There  are  no  cash-­‐settlement  alternatives.   SOP  Plan  2   Number  of  Options  Issued   75,000   Expiry  Date   Exercise  Price   Vesting   Conditions   for   All   Options   Voting   Dividends   Specific   Terms   for   75,000   Options   4  February  2016   The   exercise   price   for   each   Option   (which   is   payable   immediately   upon   exercise)   is   $0.10  per  Option.   Subject  to  a  determination  of  the  board  of  directors  to  the  contrary,  it  is  a  condition   of  the  exercise  of  an  Option  that  the  Option  Holder  is  an  employee  of  or  engaged  as  a   consultant   to   the   company   unless   the   Option   Holder's   employment   or   consultancy   has  ceased  due  to  permanent  disability,  incapacity,  illness,  redundancy  or  death.   Option  holders  are  not  entitled  to  vote.   The  options  do  not  provide  any  entitlement  to  dividends  or  other  distributions  paid  to   ordinary  shareholders.   Upfront-­‐based  Options  (75,000  options):   The  Upfront-­‐based  options  are  available  to  be  exercised  at  any  time  after  grant  date   being  4  February  2012.    The  Upfront-­‐based  options  will  vest  in  tranches  of  30%  /  30%   /  40%  over  the  period  as  follows:   a) Tranche   1   (0.9   million   options)   -­‐   the   date   being   the   12   month   anniversary   of   5   December  2011  (“SOP  Plan  2  Relevant  Date”);   b) Tranche  2  (0.9  million  options)  -­‐  the  date  being  the  24  month  anniversary  of  the   SOP  Plan  2  Relevant  Date;   c) Tranche  3  (1.2  million  options)  -­‐  the  date  being  the  36  month  anniversary  of  the   SOP  Plan  2  Relevant  Date.   As   at   30   June   2013,   25,250   options   have   lapsed,   27,875   have   vested   leaving   21,875   options  yet  to  vest.       HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 7 6 79         HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   22.   SHARE  BASED  PAYMENTS  PLAN  (CONT’D)   There  are  no  cash-­‐settlement  alternatives.   Other  Unlisted  Options     On   1   December   2010,   the   company   issued   312,500   options   to   Southern   Cross   Equities   Limited   as   a   component   of   placement   fees   to   Southern   Cross   Equities   Limited   as   lead   manager   on   the   capital   raising   undertaken   in   December   2010.    These  options  expire  1  December  2013.   There  are  no  cash-­‐settlement  alternatives.   (c)   Summaries  of  options  granted   The  following  table  illustrates  the  number  and  weighted  average  exercise  prices  (WAEP)  of,  and  movements  in,  share   options  issued  during  the  year:   Outstanding  at  the  beginning  of  the  year   Granted  during  the  year   Forfeited  during  the  year     Exercised  during  the  year   Expired  during  the  year   Outstanding  at  end  of  the  year   Exercisable  at  the  end  of  the  year   2013  Number   3,022,500   -­‐   507,500   -­‐   -­‐   2,515,006   2,435,381   2013  WAEP   $   $4.72   -­‐   $3.96   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   $4.88   2012  Number   1,962,500   1,077,500   17,500   -­‐   -­‐   3,022,500   1,462,500   2012  WAEP   $   $5.12   $4.00   $4.00   -­‐   -­‐   $4.72   $4.92   The  outstanding  balance  as  at  30  June  2013  is  represented  by:   (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 1,650,006  options  over  ordinary  shares  with  an  exercise  price  of  $5.20  each,  fully  vested.   406,250  options  over  ordinary  shares  with  an  exercise  price  of  $5.20  each,  fully  vested.   312,500  options  over  ordinary  shares  with  an  exercise  price  of  $4.80  each,  fully  vested.   146,250  options  over  ordinary  shares  with  an  exercise  price  of  $3.80  each,  66,625  of  which  are  fully  vested  while   79,625  remain  unvested.   (d)   Range  of  exercise  price  and  remaining  contractual  life   (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 312,500  options  have  an  exercise  price  of  $4.80  per  share  and  an  expiry  date  of  1  December  2013.   1,650,006  options  have  an  exercise  price  of  $5.20  per  share  and  an  expiry  date  of  31  January  2015.   96,500  options  have  an  exercise  price  of  $3.80  per  share  and  an  expiry  date  of  5  December  2015.   312,500  options  have  an  exercise  price  of  $4.00  per  share  and  an  expiry  date  of  31  January  2016.   49,750  options  have  an  exercise  price  of  $3.80  per  share  and  an  expiry  date  of  4  February  2016.   93,750  options  have  an  exercise  price  of  $4.00  per  share  and  an  expiry  date  of  1  January  2016.   (e)  Option  pricing  model   The  fair  value  of  all  equity-­‐settled  options  is  estimated  as  at  the  date  of  grant  using  the  Black-­‐Scholes-­‐Merton  option   formula.     80 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 7 7                                 HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   22.   SHARE  BASED  PAYMENTS  PLAN  (CONT’D)   The  following  table  lists  the  inputs  to  the  models  used:   Dividend  Yield  (%)   Expected  Volatility  (%)   Risk-­‐free  Interest  Rate  (%)   Expected  Life  of  Options   (Months)   Option  Exercise  Price  ($)   Average  Share  Price  at   Measurement  Date  ($)   Model  Used   Advisor   Plan  1   -­‐   50   2.49   44   4.00   2.04   Advisor   Plan  2   -­‐   50   2.76   48   4.00   2.36   Advisor   Plan  3   -­‐   35   5.02   45   5.20   4.40   Advisor   Plan  4   -­‐   35   5.02   43   5.20   4.00   SOP  Plan  1   SOP  Plan  2     -­‐   45   3.35   48   3.80   3.04   -­‐   45   3.27   48   3.80   3.04   Black-­‐ Scholes   Black-­‐ Scholes   Black-­‐ Scholes   Black-­‐ Scholes   Black-­‐ Scholes   Black-­‐ Scholes   23.   SIGNIFICANT  EVENTS  AFTER  THE  REPORTING  DATE   On  29  July  2013  Andrew  Alcock  commenced  employment  with  the  company  in  the  role  of  CEO.   On  7  August  the  company  issued  the  following  :   (cid:127) (cid:127) 980,000  employee  share  options  to  employees  under  the  company’s  employee  share  option  plan   31,000  shares  to  employees  under  the  share  ownership  plan.   On  8  August  2013  the  company  held  a  General  Meeting  of  shareholders  where  it  approved  :   (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) The  change  of  name  of  the  company  to  HUB24  Limited   To  refresh  the  company’s  placement  capacity  under  ASX  Listing  Rule  7.1   To  issue  600,000  share  options  in  the  company  to  Andrew  Alcock   To  issue  510,000  share  options  in  the  company  to  Bruce  Higgins   To  issue  480,000  share  options  in  the  company  to  Jason  Entwistle   To  issue  360,000  share  options  in  the  company  to  Wes  Gillett.   Other   than   the   matters   disclosed   above,   no   other   matter   or   circumstance   has   arisen   since   30   June   2013   that   has   significantly  affected,  or  may  significantly  affect  the  consolidated  entity's  operations,  the  results  of  those  operations,   or  the  consolidated  entity's  state  of  affairs  in  future  financial  years.   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 7 8 81                               HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   24.   LOSS  PER  SHARE   The  following  reflects  the  income  and  share  data  used  in  the  calculations  of  basic  and  diluted  loss  per  share:   Earnings  per  share  from  continuing  operations   Profit/(Loss)  after  income  tax   Profit/(Loss)   after   income   tax   attributable   to   the   owners   of   HUB24   Limited  used  in  calculating  basic  and  diluted  earnings  per  share   Weighted  average  number  of  ordinary  shares  used  in  calculating  basic   and  diluted  earmings  per  share   Basic  earnings  per  share   Diluted  earnings  per  share   Earnings  per  share  from  discontinued  operations   Profit/(Loss)  after  income  tax   Profit/(Loss)   after   income   tax   attributable   to   the   owners   of   HUB24   Limited  used  in  calculating  basic  and  diluted  earnings  per  share   Weighted  average  number  of  ordinary  shares  used  in  calculating  basic   and  diluted  earmings  per  share   Basic  earnings  per  share   Diluted  earnings  per  share   Earnings  per  share  for  loss   Profit/(Loss)  after  income  tax   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   2013   $   (5,798,408)   (23,097,719)   (5,798,408)   (23,097,719)   CONSOLIDATED   2012   Number   2013   Number   31,082,524   17,163,607   Cents   Cents   (18.65)   (18.65)   (134.57)   (134.57)   $   (3,984,560)   $   (7,417,948)   (3,984,560)   (7,417,948)   Number   Number   31,082,524   17,163,607   Cents   (12.82)   (12.82)   Cents   (43.22)   (43.22)   $   (9,782,968)   $   (30,515,667)   Profit/(Loss)   after   income   tax   attributable   to   the   owners   of   HUB24   Limited  used  in  calculating  basic  and  diluted  earnings  per  share   (9,782,968)   (30,515,667)   82 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 7 9                                                                                                                                                             HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   24.   LOSS  PER  SHARE  (CONT’D)   Weighted  average  number  of  ordinary  shares  used  in  calculating  basic   and  diluted  earmings  per  share   Basic  earnings  per  share   Diluted  earnings  per  share   Number   Number   31,082,524   17,163,607   Cents   (31.47)   (31.47)   Cents   (177.79)   (177.79)   On  11  December  2012  the  company's  share  capital  was  consolidated  on  a  40  for  1  basis.    Calculations  of  earnings  per   share  for  the  current  and  prior  period  have  been  performed  on  a  post  share  consolidation  basis.   There  are  no  instruments  (e.g.,  share  options)  excluded  from  the  calculation  of  diluted  earnings  per  share  that  could   potentially   dilute   basic   earnings   per   share   in   the   future   because   they   are   anti   dilutive   for   either   of   the   periods   presented.   25.   AUDITORS’  REMUNERATION   Amounts  received  or  due  and  receivable  by  BDO:   Audit  and  review  of  financial  statements  and  other  regulatory  returns   Tax  and  other  services   Total  audit  and  other  fees   26.    RELATED  PARTY  DISCLOSURES   (a) Subsidiaries   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   2013   $   120,000   81,000   201,000   94,500   -­‐   94,500   The   consolidated   financial   statements   include   the   financial   statements   of   HUB24   Limited   and   the   Australian   subsidiaries  listed  in  the  following  table.   Name   HUB24  Custodial  Services  Limited  (formerly  ANZIEX  Ltd)   HUB24  International  Nominees  Pty  Ltd  (formerly  ANZIEX  Nominees  Ltd)   Capfirst  Securities  Ltd  *   Firstfunds  Ltd   INQ  Management  Services  Ltd   Investorfirst  Securities  Ltd   HUB24  Nominees  Pty  Ltd  (formerly  Kardinia  Nominees  Pty  Ltd)   Researchfirst  Ltd   Captain  Starlight  Nominees  Pty  Ltd   Findlay  &  Co  Stockbrokers  Ltd**     Aequs  Capital  Ltd   HUB24  Administration  Pty  Ltd   Utrade  Securities  Pty  Ltd  (formerly  HUB24  Operations  Pty  Ltd)  *   HUB24  Services  Pty  Ltd     Alert  Trader  Pty  Ltd  **   Alert  Trader  Investment  Management  Pty  Ltd  *   Alert  Trader  Publishing  Pty  Ltd  **   %  Equity  Interest   2012   2013   100   100   100   100   100   -­‐   100   100   100   100   100   100   100   100   100   100   100   100   100   100   100   100   100   100   100   -­‐   100   100   81   100   81   -­‐   81   100   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 8 0 83                                                                                                                                                                                       HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   26.    RELATED  PARTY  DISCLOSURES  (CONT’D)   Name   Alert  Trader  Securities  Pty  Ltd  **   Marketsplus  Holdings  Pty  Ltd   Marketsplus  Australia  Pty  Ltd   %  Equity  Interest   2012   2013   81   100   100   100   100   100   *  These  companies  were  deregistered  on  22  August  2012.   **  These  companies  are  no  longer  trading  and  there  is  no  intention  that  they  will  resume  activities.    As  part  of  an   ongoing  restructuring  of  the  consolidated  entity,  a  process  has  been  initiated  to  liquidate  these  non  trading  entities     and  further  reduce  the  company’s  future  compliance  costs.   (b) Ultimate  parent   HUB24  Limited  is  the  ultimate  parent  entity  of  the  consolidated  entity.   27.   PARENT  ENTITY  FINANCIAL  INFORMATION   Set  out  below  is  the  supplementary  information  about  the  parent  entity.   Statement  of  Profit  or  Loss  and  Other  Comprehensive  Income Profit/(Loss)  after  income  tax   Total  comprehensive  income   Statement  of  Financial  Position Total  current  assets   Total  assets   Total  current  liabilities   Total  liabilities   Equity   Issued  capital   Reserves   Accumulated  losses   Total  equity   2013   $   (4,914,139)   (4,914,139)   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   (35,056,025)   (35,056,025)   1,904,984   4,237,644   20,810,430   -­‐   -­‐   13,021,468   767,543   767,543   66,973,939   935,144   (47,118,621)   20,810,430   54,151,655   907,352   (42,805,082)   12,253,925   Contingent  liabilities   The  parent  entity  had  no  contingent  liabilities  as  at  30  June  2013  and  30  June  2012.   Capital  commitments  -­‐  Office  equipment   The  parent  entity  had  no  capital  commitments  for  office  equipment  as  at  30  June  2013  and  30  June  2012.   Significant  accounting  policies   The  accounting  policies  of  the  parent  entity  are  consistent  with  those  of  the  consolidated  entity,  as  disclosed  in  Note   2,  except  for  investments  in  subsidiaries  which  are  accounted  for  at  cost,  less  any  impairment,  in  the  parent  entity. 84 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 8 1                                                                                                                                       HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   28.   KEY  MANAGEMENT  PERSONNEL   (a)   Key  management  personnel  compensation   Short  term  employment  benefits   Post  employment  benefits   Share  based  payments   Total  compensation   (b) Option  holdings  of  Key  Management  Personnel   Options  held  in  HUB24  Limited  (number)   CONSOLIDATED   2013   $   2012   $   2,035,553     2,409,441     66,895     467,208     119,165     100,459     2,569,656     2,629,065     Balance  at     1  July  2012   Granted  as   remuneration   Balance  at     Forfeited   30  June  2013   Exercisable   Not   Exercisable   Mr.Hugh  Robertson   Neil  Sheather   David  Spessot   Andrea  Steele   Total  Option  holdings        750,000              18,750              37,500              12,500          818,750                                              -­‐                                                  -­‐                                                  -­‐                                                  -­‐                                                  -­‐                                      -­‐                                      -­‐                    37,500                12,500                50,000                    750,000                        18,750                                          -­‐                                              -­‐                        768,750              750,000                  18,750                                    -­‐                                        -­‐                  768,750                                    -­‐                                        -­‐                                        -­‐                                        -­‐                                        -­‐         (c) Share  holdings  of  Key  Management  Personnel     Shares  held  in  HUB24  Limited  (number)   2013   Bruce  Higgins   Hugh  Robertson   Ian  Litster   Jason  Entwistle   Matthew  Haes   Joseph  Gioffre   2012   Otto  Buttula   Darren  Pettiona   Robert  Spano   Jason  Entwistle   Andrea  Steele   Balance  at  1   July  2012   Share  based   payment   On  and  off   market   purchases/   (sales)    -­‐      -­‐          1,811,177     571,048      -­‐      -­‐      -­‐      -­‐      -­‐      -­‐      -­‐      -­‐                        410,000                        161,500     1,777,574     366,667                            12,896                                  8,010     Net  change                  410,000                    161,500            1,774,574                        366,667                        12,896                            8,010     Balance  at     30  June  2013            410,000              161,500      3,588,751     937,715                  12,896                      8,010     Balance  at  1   July  2011              797,500          1,628,075                185,798                566,048                    12,500     Share  based   payment                                            -­‐                                                  -­‐                                                  -­‐                                                  -­‐                                                61     On  and  off   market   purchases/   (sales)                                              -­‐                (58,167)                                              -­‐                            5,000                                                -­‐         Net  change                                        -­‐         (58,167)                                        -­‐                        5,000                                        61     Balance  at     30  June  2012            797,500        1,569,908              185,798              571,048                  12,561     HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 8 0 85                                                                                                   HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   noteS to tHe NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   fiNANCiAL STATEmENTS F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   29.   FINANCIAL  INSTRUMENTS     The  company’s  principal  financial  instruments  comprise  cash,  receivables,  and  payables.    For  the  year  ended  30  June   2013,  the  consolidated  entity  does  not  utilise  derivatives,  holds  no  debt  and  has  not  traded  in  financial  instruments   including   derivatives   other   than   listed   and   unlisted   securities   and   options   over   listed   and   unlisted   securities,   where   received  as  corporate  fee  income.    The  company  has  other  financial  assets  and  liabilities  such  as  trade  receivables  and   trade  and  other  payables,  which  arise  directly  from  its  operations  and  are  non-­‐interest  bearing.   Interest  rate  risk   The  consolidated  entity  is  not  materially  exposed  to  movements  in  short-­‐term  variable  interest  rates  on  cash  and  cash   equivalents.    All  other  financial  assets  and  liabilities  are  non-­‐interest  bearing.    The  Directors  believe  a  50  basis  point   decrease  is  a  reasonable  sensitivity  given  current  market  conditions.    A  100  basis  point  increase  and  a  50  basis  point   decrease  in  interest  rates  would  increase/decrease  profit  and  loss  in  the  consolidated  entity  and  the  company  by:   Cash  and  cash  equivalents  at  end  of  period   100  basis  points  increase  in  interest  rate   50  basis  points  decrease  in  interest  rate   Net  impact  on  loss  after  tax   Loss  for  the  year     100  basis  points  increase  in  interest  rate   50  basis  points  decrease  in  interest  rate   Liquidity  risk   2013   $   9,542,846   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   7,062,254   95,428   (47,714)   70,623   (35,311)   (9,782,968)   (9,687,539)   (9,830,682)   (30,515,667)   (30,466,231)   (30,540,385)   The   table   below   reflects   all   contractually   fixed   pay-­‐offs   and   receivables   for   settlement,   resulting   from   recognised   financial  assets  and  liabilities.    Cash  flows  are  undiscounted.    The  remaining  contractual  maturities  of  the  consolidated   entity’s  and  parent  entity’s  financial  liabilities  are:   Not  later  than  one  month   Later  than  1  month  not  later  than  3  months   Later  than  3  months  not  later  than  1  year   Later  than  1  year   CONSOLIDATED   2012   $   2013   $   405,452   333,947   2,000   -­‐   741,399   16,665,789   -­‐   654,797   -­‐   17,320,586   86 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 P A G E | 8 3                                                                                                                                                   HUB24  LIMITED  –  2013  ANNUAL  REPORT   NOTES  TO  THE  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS   F O R   T H E   Y E A R   E N D E D   3 0   J U N E   2 0 13   29.   FINANCIAL  INSTRUMENTS  (CONT’D)   Maturity  Analysis  of  Financial  Assets  and  Liabilities   The  risk  implied  from  the  values  shown  in  the  table  below  is  based  on  best  estimates  and  reflect  a  balanced  view  of   cash  inflows  and  outflows.    Leasing  obligations,  trade  payables  and  other  financial  liabilities  mainly  originate  from  the   financing  of  assets  used  in  our  ongoing  operations  such  as  office  equipment,  platform  development  and  investments   in  working  capital  e.g.  receivables.    These  assets  are  considered  in  the  consolidated  entity’s  overall  liquidity  risk.   0-­‐1  month   1-­‐3  months   4-­‐12  months   1-­‐5  years   Total   30  June  2013   Consolidated  financial  assets:   Cash  and  cash  equivalents   Trade  and  other  receivables   Consolidated  financial  liabilities:   Trade  and  other  payables   9,542,846   1,383,130   10,925,976   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   405,452   405,452   333,947   333,947   2,000   2,000   Net  maturity   10,520,524   (333,947)   (2,000)   30  June  2012   Consolidated  financial  assets:   Cash  and  cash  equivalents   Trade  and  other  receivables   Consolidated  financial  liabilities:   Trade  and  other  payables   Net  maturity   7,062,254   15,619,496   22,681,750   16,665,789   16,665,789   6,015,960   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   654,797   654,797   (654,797)   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   -­‐   9,542,846   1,383,130   10,925,976   741,399   741,399   10,184,577   7,062,254   15,619,496   22,681,750   17,320,586   17,320,586   5,361,163   The  consolidated  entity  monitors  rolling  forecasts  of  liquidity  reserves  on  the  basis  of  expected  cash  flow  and  aims  to   maintain  a  minimum  equivalent  of  90  days  worth  of  operational  expenses  in  cash  reserves.   Market  Risk   The  consolidated  entity  is  not  materially  exposed  to  movements  in  market  prices.     The  net  fair  value  of  financial  assets  and  liabilities  approximates  their  carrying  values  and  the  methods  for  estimating   fair  values  are  outlined  in  the  relevant  notes  to  the  financial  statements.   HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS P A G E | 8 2 87                                                                                                                                                                                                                             DIreCtorS’ DECLARATiON in the opinion of the Directors: a. the financial statements and notes of the consolidated entity are 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 2013 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and ii. complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting interpretations), the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements. c. there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. d. this declaration has been made after receiving the declarations by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief financial Officer required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001. Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors. b. the financial statements and notes comply with international financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 2. Bruce Higgins Chairman Sydney, 29 August 2013 88 DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 InDepenDent AUDiTOR’S REPORT                       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            HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 89 InDepenDent AUDiTOR’S REPORT                                         90 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013  aSX aDDItIonal iNfORmATiON Additional information required by the Australian Securities Exchange Limited and not shown elsewhere in this report is as follows. This information is current as at 26 August 2013. Distribution of equity Securities Ordinary share capital – 38,913,469 fully paid ordinary shares are held by 1,056 individual security holders. All issued ordinary shares carry one vote per share without restriction and carry the rights to dividends. The number of security holders, by size of holding, in each class are: Fully paid ordinary shares – Holdings Ranges Holders Total Units 1–1,000 1,001–5,000 5,001–10,000 10,001–100,000 100,001 and over Totals 387 270 99 242 58 130,404 725,730 778,705 8,019,267 29,259,363 1,056 38,913,469 % 0.335 1.865 2.001 20.608 75.191 100.000 Holding less than a marketable parcel of shares, based on the closing price $1.38 on 26 August 2013, are 224 shareholders. options 5,445,006 options are held by option holders. Options do not carry a right to vote. Substantial Shareholders – Quoted ordinary Securities Holder name Number fully paid Thorney Holdings Pty Ltd & Related Parties ian Litster & Related Parties Pie funds management Ltd 6,876,256 3,588,751 2,913,764 % 17.671 9.222 7.488 HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 91 aSX aDDItIonal iNfORmATiON HuB24 limited fully paid ordinary Shares top 20 Holdings as at 26 august 2013 Holder name Thorney Holdings Pty Ltd Ubs Nominees Pty Ltd Aust Executor Trustees Sa Ltd Litster & Associates Pty Ltd finook Pty Ltd Wealthplan Technologies Pty Ltd Jasforce Pty Ltd Brispot Nominees Pty Ltd Hsbc Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited Skylyx Pty Ltd Egg.au Pty Ltd m & m Global Services Pty Ltd Papl Ebsco Pty Ltd Litster & Associates Pty Ltd Rbc investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited mr Bruce Higgins & mrs Ruth Higgins Parmms Enterprises Pty Limited Rojo Green Pty Limited Litster & Associates Pty Ltd Arkwright Developments Pty Limited Total Total Issued Capital Number fully paid 3,878,000 3,431,751 2,913,764 1,504,911 1,250,000 1,247,545 1,202,001 1,117,239 777,924 774,793 622,715 550,000 500,000 462,000 448,868 410,000 402,184 370,580 350,000 310,000 22,524,275 38,913,469 % 9.966 8.819 7.488 3.867 3.212 3.206 3.089 2.871 1.999 1.991 1.600 1.413 1.285 1.187 1.154 1.054 1.034 0.952 0.899 0.797 57.883 92 ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HUB24 ANNUAL REPORT 2013 hub24.com.au

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