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ABN 78 008 947 813 

2008 Annual General Meeting 

Meeting Documents  
Notice of Annual General Meeting & Explanatory Memorandum 
Proxy Form for Annual General Meeting  
Corporate Representative Certificate for Annual General Meeting 

To be held on Thursday, 16 October 2008 at the Celtic Club, 
48 Ord Street, West Perth, Western Australia commencing at 
11.00am WST 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contact Details

Imdex Limited  
Level 1, 15 Rheola Street  
West Perth 6005 Western Australia
PO Box 1325 West Perth 6872 
Western Australia

Telephone: +61 8 9481 5777  

Fax: +61 8 9481 6527

Email: imdex@imdexlimited.com

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Providing Drilling Fluids and Leading Down Hole Instrumentation to the World

Annual Report

 
 
 
Contents

Imdex Group at a Glance  

FY08 Highlights 

Comparative Financial Performance 

Board of Directors 

Chairman’s Report 

Managing Director’s Report  

Imdex’s Operations  

Supporting Operations for Future Growth 

Financial Report 2008 

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Imdex Group at a Glance

Imdex is a Western Australian based S&P/ASX 300 listed company, which provides drilling 
fluids and leading down hole instrumentation to the mining, oil and gas, water well, and civil 
engineering industries worldwide.  The Group has a presence in all significant mining and 
exploration regions, and now has the global profile and resources to position it for extended 
future growth. 

Key Data as at 30 June 2008

Market Capitalisation

Shares on Issue

Shareholders

$304.6 million

183,490,932

3,690

Employees

285

Group Structure

DRILLING FLUIDS &
CHEMICALS DIVISION

IMDEX LIMITED

DIVISIONS

TRADING COMPANIES

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

SAMCHEM

AUSTRALIAN
MUD
COMPANY

POLY-DRILL

SUAY
ENERGY

SOUTHERN-
LAND

FLEXIT
(OIL & GAS)

REFLEX
(MINERALS)

SEG

IMDEX TECH
UK

Imdex 2008 Annual Report | 1

The 2008 financial year marks the fifth consecutive  
year of revenue and profit growth for the Imdex Group.

Imdex 2008 Annual Report | 2

FY08 Operational Highlights

The 2008 financial year saw many positive operational achievements for the Imdex Group, 
including strategic acquisitions, sales and distribution alliances, and growth in new geographical 
regions and markets.

•		July	2007,	acquired	Poly-Drill	Drilling	Systems	(Poly-Drill).	

•		April	2008,	supply	agreement	-	Layne	Christensen.

•		July	2007,	acquired	a	75%	interest	in	Suay	Energy	Services	LLP	(Suay).

•		June	2008,	acquired	remaining	25%	of	Suay	Energy	Services	 

•		August	2007,	supply	agreement	–	Boart	Longyear.

•		September	2007,	distribution	agreement	with	Sandvik	Mining	 

and Construction. 

LLP	(Suay).

•		FY08,	further	penetration	into	the	global	oil	&	gas	market.	

•		FY08,	growth	across	all	geographical	regions.

•		October	2007,	divestment	of	non-core	business	Surtron	Technologies	

•		FY08,	continued	strengthening	of	the	management	team.

for $20 million cash.

•		November	2007,	acquired	Southernland	S.A.	(Southernland).

•		January	2008,	acquired	System	Entwicklungs	GmbH	(SEG).

•		March	2008,	supply	agreement	-	Major	Drilling.

•		March	2008,	supply	agreement	-	Swick.

•		March	2008,	Imdex	was	included	in	the	S&P/ASX	300	for	the	first	time.

•	FY08,	production	capacity	expansion	at	Samchem	commenced.

•		FY08,	increased	production	capacity	at	Imdex	Technology	(UK)	

Limited	(formerly	Chardec)	in	the	United	Kingdom	and	Southernland	
in Chile.

•		FY08,	consolidated	position	as	a	leading	provider	of	drilling	fluids	and	

down hole instrumentation to the resources industry globally.

Market	Highlights

•		Continuing	demand	for	commodities,	largely	driven	by	China	and	India.

•		Increased	mining	and	exploration	activity	in	a	number	of	 

•		Continuing	demand	for	energy,	the	interest	in	this	sector	was	reported	

African countries.

to be at a 30 year high.

•		High	levels	of	exploration	expenditure	in	Latin	America.

Financial Highlights

UP
137%

UP
62%

UP
25%

UP
60%

UP
45%

UP
18%

Operating 
Revenue

EBITA	(normal	
operations)

Net	Profit	
after Tax

Operating 
Cash Flow 
(before	tax)

Earnings	 
Per Share 
11.22 cents

Fully Franked  
FY08	Dividend	 
Per Share 4.0 cents

Imdex 2008 Annual Report | 3

2008 Comparative Financial Performance

Operating Revenue from continuing operations

Operating Revenue from discontinuing operations

Total Operating Revenue (excluding interest income) *

Change in percentage - Total Operating Revenue

Operating	Profit	before	Interest,	Tax,	Depreciation	&	Amortisation	*

Depreciation	*

Earnings before Interest, Tax & Amortisation (EBITA) *

EBITA	margin	*

Amortisation	*

Earnings before Interest & Tax (EBIT) *

Net	interest	expense	*

Net	profit	before	tax	*

Income	tax	expense	*

Net Profit after Tax *

Non-operational	items

RTE/Imdex	Joint	Venture	Recovery

Profit on sale of Surtron business

Tax	effect	of	non-operational	items

Net Profit for the Year after Tax

Change in percentage - EBITA

Change in percentage

Change in percentage

EBITA of continuing operations (excluding non-operational items)

Change in percentage

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations (cents)

Net Cash provided by Operating Activities before Tax

Cash on hand

Net Assets

Total Borrowings

Net Tangible Assets per Share

Change in percentage

Change in percentage

Change in percentage

Change in percentage

Change in percentage

Change in percentage

Change in percentage

* - denotes items that include both continuing and discontinued operations

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2008

$’000

142,009

6,584

148,593

25%

43,804

(3,733)

40,071

27%

62%

(6,055)

34,016 

60%

(923)

33,093

(11,011)

22,082

73%

	-

12,139

(2,219)

32,002

137%

38,802 

74%

11.22 ¢ 

45%

 25,619 

18%

13,276

-13%

105,643

38%

35,552

-12%

14.02 ¢ 

82%

2007

$’000

103,849

14,591

118,440

29,075

(4,368)

24,707

21%

(3,430)

21,277 

(1,986)

19,291

(6,558)

12,733

1,121

-

(336)

13,518

22,260 

7.72 ¢ 

 21,651 

15,271

76,614

40,437

7.69 ¢ 

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10.0 c

8.0 c

6.0 c

4.0 c

2.0 c

-2.0	c

-4.0	c

50%

40%

30%

20%

10%

0%

-10%

-20%

Normalised Earnings and Dividends per share

Normalised Revenue by Division ($m)

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

FY04

FY05       FY06       FY07       FY08

FY04       FY05       FY06       FY07       FY08

Final Dividend

Interim Dividend

Fluids and Chemicals

Down Hole Instrumentation

Earnings per Share

Minerals Processing

Return on Equity (EBITA/Equity)

Normalised  EBITA ($m)

45

40
35

30
25
20

15
10

5
0

-5
-10

FY04        

FY04        FY05        FY06        FY07        FY08

FY04        FY05        FY06        FY07        FY08

Normalised	numbers	include	profit	from	discontinued	operations	and	exclude	non-operational	items.

Imdex	2008	Annual	Report	|	5

Imdex’s	Board	of	Directors

Mr. Ian Burston AM – Non Executive Chairman. Age: 73 years
•	 Appointed	to	the	Board	22	November	2000.
•	 	Previously	Managing	Director	of	Hamersley	Iron,	Chief	Executive	Officer	for	Kalgoorlie	Consolidated	Gold	Mines,	

Managing	Director	and	Chief	Executive	Officer	of	Aurora	Gold,	and	Managing	Director	of	Portman	Limited.

•	 	Diploma	in	Aeronautical	Engineering	and	a	Bachelor	of	Engineering	(Mechanical).
•	 	Fellow	of	the	Institution	of	Engineers	Australia,	Australasian	Institute	of	Mining	and	Metallurgy,	and	the	Australian	

Institute	of	Company	Directors.

•	 Extensive	experience	leading	publicly	listed	and	private	companies.

Mr. Bernard Ridgeway B.Bus (ACCTG) ACA – Managing Director. Age: 54 years
•	 Appointed	to	the	Board	23	May	2000.
•	 	23	years	experience	with	public	and	private	companies	as	owner,	director	and	manager.
•	 	Qualified	Chartered	Accountant.
•	 	Member	of	the	Institute	of	Chartered	Accountants	Australia,	and	the	Australian	Institute	of	Company	Directors.
•	 	Mr.	Ridgeway	has	a	hands	on	and	participative	management	style	with	extensive	experience	and	expertise	in	

finance, administration, marketing and business development.

Mr. Ross Kelly BE (HONS) FAICD – Non Executive Director. Age: 70 years
•	 	Appointed	to	the	Board	14	January	2004.
•	 	Previously	Chairman	and	Non	Executive		Director	of	Clough	Limited,	Sumich	Group	Limited,	Orbital	

Corporation	Limited,	Beltreco	Limited,	and	Director	of	Aurora	Gold	Limited,	PA	Consulting	Services	Ltd	and	the	
Fremantle Football Club.

•	 	Qualified	Engineer	and	specialist	consultant	to	the	Western	Australian	Government	and	major	Australian	

companies within the mining and heavy process industries.

•	 	Comprehensive	professional	and	international	experience	in	the	offshore	gas,	oil	refining	and	steel	industries.
•	 	Previously	a	Councillor	of	the	Australian	Institute	of	Company	Directors	and	Member	of	the	Advisory	Board	for	

the	Curtin	Graduate	School	of	Business.

Mr. Kevin Dundo B.Com, LLB – Non Executive Director. Age: 55 years
•	 	Appointed	to	the	Board	14	January	2004.
•	 	Practicing	Lawyer	specialising	in	commercial	and	corporate	law,	and	in	particular	mergers	and	acquisitions,	with	

experience in the mining services, and financial services industries.  

•	 	Director	of	Intrepid	Mines	Ltd	and	Computercorp	Limited.
•	 	Previously	Director	of	St	Barbara	Mines	Limited	and	Defiance	Mining	Corporation	(listed	on	the	Toronto	Stock	

Exchange).

•	 	Bachelor	of	Commerce	and	Bachelor	of	Laws.	
•	 	Member	of	the	Law	Society	of	Western	Australia,	Law	Council	of	Western	Australia,	Australian	Institute	of	

Company	Directors,	and	a	Fellow	of	the	Australian	Society	of	Certified	Practicing	Accountants.

Mr. Magnus Lemmel B.A. – Non Executive Director. Age: 68 years
•	 Appointed	to	the	Board	19	October	2006.
•	 	Management	Consultant	based	in	Brussels,	Belgium.
•	 I	nvolved	in	small	business	development	in	Sweden	and	Chairman	of	the	Technical	Advisory	Committee	for	

Reflex	and	Imdex	Technology	(UK)	Limited	(formerly	Chardec).

•	 	Previously	Senior	Vice	President	of	Ericsson	Telecommunications,	Chief	Executive	Officer	of	the	Federation	
of	Swedish	Industries,	Director	General	for	Enterprise	Policy	of	the	European	Commission	and	President	of	
Småföretagsinvest	AB	(the	previous	owners	of	Reflex).

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FY08 was a year of strong growth 
with positive contributions from 
all business units.

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Mr.	Ian	Burston

Chairman’s Report

To our shareholders,
On	behalf	of	the	Board	it	is	my	pleasure	
to present the Imdex Group 2008 Annual 
Report. FY08 was a year of strong growth with 
positive contributions from existing business 
units, buoyant market conditions, and new 
acquisitions offering scope to leverage Imdex’s 
scale and global presence.

I am pleased to report that in FY08, Imdex 
achieved the highest revenue and profit figures 
in its history. The Imdex Group achieved a 
25%	increase	in	revenue	to	$148.6	million	
(excluding	interest	income),	and	a	137%	
increase in total net profit to $32 million. This 
delivered earnings per share of 11.22 cents.

These strong results reflect the Imdex Group’s 
unwavering commitment to the priorities set 
down	by	the	Board	at	the	2007	AGM,	including	
an ambitious growth agenda set against the 
backdrop	of	a	major	acceleration	across	the	
globe in exploration and resource activity.

The acquisitions undertaken in the current 
year have been an integral part of our strategy 
to ensure a broad global presence for our 
businesses. Acquisitions made in the current 
financial year were:

•	Suay	Energy	Services	(Suay)	in	Kazakhstan;

•		Poly-Drill	Drilling	Systems	(Poly-Drill);	 

in	Canada;

•	Southernland	S.A.	(Southernland)	in	Chile;	and

•	System	Entwicklungs	(SEG)	in	Germany.

Suay,	Poly-Drill	and	Southernland	are	all	 
drilling fluid companies and represent our 
entry into markets in the Caspian Sea region, 
Canada	and	Latin	America.	SEG	is	primarily	
aimed at the down hole instrumentation 
business in the oil and gas industry and offers 
world class technology. 

instrumentation to the resources industry  
with an increasing market share of the oil and 
gas sector. 

The	Board’s	emphasis	on	acquiring	businesses	
that complement existing operations and are 
earnings accretive, will create long term value 
for	shareholders.	Increased	size	and	global	
reach has already started to deliver scale and 
efficiency benefits which position the Imdex 
Group for strong earnings growth in 2009 and 
beyond.

Another important dimension of Imdex’s 
medium term strategy has been streamlining 
the business into two distinct divisions 
which focus on the specific end markets of 
resources and energy.  This strategy led to the 
divestment of the services oriented Surtron 
business	from	31	October	2007.	

The Group now has a clear focus on the 
resource and energy markets through its 
Fluids	and	Chemicals	Division,	providing	
fluids	essential	for	drilling,	and	its	Down	Hole	
Instrumentation	Division,	providing	drill	hole	
survey and measurement tools. 

Our presence in the oil and gas market  
began to grow during FY08 and will expand  
in FY09 with the introduction of specific 
products dedicated to meeting demands in  
this market.

In	the	medium	term	the	Down	Hole	
Instrumentation	Division	will	continue	to	move	
away from a sales based model towards a 
rentals based model. This is underpinned by 
the Imdex Group’s control of manufacture 
and ownership of IP allowing maximisation of 
our	competitive	advantage.	Building	a	rental	
instrumentation fleet will ensure a sustainable 
and more profitable business in the future. 

The	main	strategic	objective	of	growing	Imdex	
into a global company supporting drilling clients 
in the resources and oil and gas industries is 
being successfully implemented. There remains 
much to do in order to fully capitalise on the 
opportunities ahead and to continue to deliver 
sustainable and increasing dividend streams to 
our valued shareholders.

The Imdex Group became a constituent 
member	of	the	S&P/ASX	300	in	March	
2008.	This	will	project	the	company	onto	the	
investment radar of large scale institutions 
and fund managers who now have greater 
awareness of the Imdex Group’s exposure to 
and strong position in the global resources and 
energy industries.

The Imdex Group subscribes to best practice 
in corporate governance principles with the 
main	objective	being	a	functional	Board	that	
brings corporate insight and commercial 
acumen	to	its	deliberations.	The	Board	
continues to enhance its corporate governance 
policies and procedures to ensure it maintains 
high standards. 

I express my thanks and pay tribute to Imdex’s 
Managing	Director	Bernie	Ridgeway	and	
my	other	fellow	Board	members,	Imdex’s	
General	Manager	Gary	Weston	and	all	Imdex	
employees for what was a very busy and 
successful year. 

I would also like to acknowledge and thank 
our valued shareholders, for your ongoing 
support.	Despite	investing	substantial	resources	
to expand our existing businesses and acquire 
new	ones,	the	Board	is	pleased	to	announce	
the	declaration	of	a	2.25	cent	per	share	final	
dividend payable on 31 October 2008.

The Imdex Group’s greatest achievement in 
FY08 has been the successful growth of our 
existing businesses in parallel with the seamless 
integration of new acquisitions. The Imdex 
Group has now firmly consolidated its position 
as the world’s leading provider of down hole 

The	Fluids	and	Chemicals	Division,	by	its	
nature, is easily scalable and Imdex is investing 
in expanded production facilities globally to 
meet the demands of supporting global supply 
alliances and growing the Company’s markets 
in	other	major	exploration	regions.	

I F Burston 
Chairman 

Imdex 2008 Annual Report | 9

Mr.	Bernie	Ridgeway

Managing	Director’s	Report

The growth strategy that the Imdex Group put 
in	place	at	the	beginning	of	FY07	has	paid	off	in	
FY08. The Group has successfully acquired four 
complementary businesses and consolidated 
its position as the world’s leading provider of 
down hole instrumentation to the resources 
industry with operations in all significant mining 
and exploration regions in the world.

The Imdex Group has established a strong 
market position in supplying products to the 
mineral and mining industries, has access to 
resources on a global scale, and is securely 
positioned for a period of sustained and 
extended growth in the years ahead. 

With mining and exploration drilling 
expenditure	(non	ferrous)	forecast	to	exceed	
US$13.1	billion	in	2008	(up	25%	on	US$10.5	
billion	in	2007),	the	Imdex	Group	is	set	to	
unlock significant growth potential.  FY09 
will see the Imdex Group capture scale and 
efficiency benefits from its expanded business 
network.

The 2008 financial year marks the Group’s fifth 
consecutive year of revenue and profit growth. 

In addition to breaking financial records 
the Imdex Group has also made significant 
operational achievements.

Key Financial Highlights
•		Revenue	(excluding	interest	revenue	of	 
$1.9	million)	up	25%	to	$148.6	million	 
(FY07	-	$118.4	million);	

•		EBITA	up	62%	to	$40.1	million	 

(FY07	-	$24.7	million);

•		Earnings	per	share	from	continuing	

operations	up	45%	to	11.22	cents	per	share	
(FY07	-	7.72	cents	per	share);	and

•		Final	dividend	up	50%	to	2.25	cents	fully	

franked, bringing the full year distribution for 
FY08	to	4	cents	(up	60%	on	FY07).

Key Operational Highlights
•		Strong	performance	across	both	divisions:

	 -		Drilling	Fluids	&	Chemicals	(DFC)	revenue	
up	37%	to	$85.7	million	(FY07	-	$62.4	
million);	and

	 -		Down	Hole	Instrumentation	(DHI)	revenue	
up	12%	to	$62.9	million	(FY07	-	$56.1	
million);	

•		Acquired	four	complementary	businesses	and	
strengthened	our	operating	presence	in	major	
mining	and	exploration	regions	-	Canada,	
Latin	America,	Africa	and	Asia	Pacific;

•		Consolidated	our	position	as	a	world	leading	

provider	of	Drilling	Fluids	&	Chemicals		 
and	Down	Hole	Instrumentation	to	the	
resources	industry;

•		Divested	the	Surtron	business	for	cash	

proceeds	of	$20	million;

•		Grown	our	pool	of	blue-chip	customers	

signing strategic alliance agreements for the 
distribution and supply of drilling fluids and 
down	hole	instrumentation;	and

•		Positioned	for	growth	in	the	oil	and	 

gas market.

The Imdex Group’s continued success 
depends on its ability to attract and retain 
experienced and dedicated employees with a 
record of achievement across a diverse range 
of technical and business disciplines.  

In FY08 the Imdex Group recruited a  
number of additional senior managers to  
assist in implementing our key strategic 
goals and maximise value for shareholders. 
The	Board	is	grateful	for	the	exceptional	
contribution	of	its	285	management	and	staff	
in achieving this year’s result and in creating 
and sustaining a framework for continued 
future growth. 

Global Expansion
Part of Imdex’s strategy has been to acquire 
bolt-on	businesses	that	can	benefit	from	
the Group’s leading market position and be 
integrated into existing operations.

The	DHI	Division’s	acquisition	of	the	German	
technology	company	System	Entwicklungs	
(SEG)	has	delivered	world	class	down	hole	
instrumentation and a platform for the Imdex 
Group to launch its technology into the oil and 
gas market.

The three acquisitions made during the year 
in	the	DFC	Division	were	aimed	at	building	a	
global presence and ensuring that the Group 
has a local fluids manufacturing capability in 
major	mining	and	mineral	exploration	regions	
of the world. 

With	the	acquisitions	of	Suay	Energy	Services	
in	Kazakhstan,	Poly-Drill	Drilling	Systems	in	
Canada and Southernland in Chile during 
FY08, the Imdex Group is now a truly 
global company. I am pleased to report that 
integration is proceeding successfully and 
management continues to focus on ensuring 
that synergy and scale benefits that have already 
started	to	generate	value	are	maximized.	

Rationalisation
In	October	2007,	the	non	core	business	of	
Surtron was divested for $20 million, and more 
recently	the	Imdex	Group’s	Drilling	Products	
&	Services	Division	was	renamed	the	Down	
Hole	Instrumentation	Division.

In FY08 the Imdex Group streamlined 
the business into two distinct divisions 
concentrating	on	high	growth	end	markets;	
the resources and energy industries.  The two 
divisions focus on the Group’s key strengths, 
Drilling	Fluids	and	Chemicals	and	Down	Hole	
Instrumentation.

10 | Imdex 2008 Annual Report

The growth strategy that the Imdex Group put  
in	place	at	the	beginning	of	FY07	has	paid	off	 
in FY08.

Imdex 2008 Annual Report | 11

In 2009, Imdex will expand its market share  
in the onshore oil and gas business in Australia, 
PNG,	East	Africa	and	the	Caspian	Sea	Region.	

12 | Imdex 2008 Annual Report

Managing	Director’s	Report	(continued)

Drilling Fluids and Chemicals
The	DFC	Division	recorded	a	revenue	increase	
of	37%	to	$85.7	million	(FY07	$62.4	million),	
and	an	EBITA	increase	of	34%	to	$14	million	
(FY07	$10.4	million).	All	companies	in	this	
Division,	including	those	recently	acquired,	
contributed	positively	to	the	Divisional	result.

During	the	year	divisional	management	focused	
its efforts on expanding existing businesses and 
the integration of the newly acquired entities. 

Key achievements include: 

•		The	continued	strong	growth	by	the	

Australian	Mud	Company	(AMC)	and	
Samchem, with both companies producing 
record	performances	in	FY08;

•		Increased	production	capacity	commenced	

at Samchem in Johannesburg with the 
installation of a polymer manufacturing plant.  
This plant is expected to be completed in 
1H09 and will ensure Samchem can control 
both quality and quantity of polymer supply 
and	decrease	costs;

•		The	relocation	in	May	2008	of	Southernland	
employees and operations to new premises 
in Santiago. An upgraded and expanded 
manufacturing and storage capability, to be 
completed in 1H09, will meet increased 
demand	and	reduce	costs	in	Latin	America.	
A similar relocation and upgrade process is 
intended	for	Poly-Drill	in	Canada	in	FY09;	and

During	the	year	Divisional	management	
focused on launching new and improved 
technology and increasing market share in the 
mineral exploration and mining industries as 
well as positioning the business to penetrate 
the oil and gas market. 

The	Imdex	Group	has	strengthened	its	DHI	
customer loyalty by exceeding its competition 
with superior technology and faster, more 
efficient service. 

Customer feedback has also shown a 
preference for renting as opposed to 
purchasing	DHI	equipment.	The	Imdex	Group	
continues to transition toward this rental 
model which delivers a more sustainable and 
profitable business in the longer term. The 
Imdex Group continues to invest significant 
resources into research and development to 
maintain its reputation as the world leader 
in	DHI	product	technology	for	the	mineral	
exploration and mining industries.

Key achievements:

•		Divestment	of	non-core	business	Surtron;

•		Continued	success	of	the	core	orientation	
tool and down hole survey instrumentation 
yielding record revenue and earnings  
for	Reflex;

•		Strong	earnings	by	Flexit	and	the	re-

positioning of the company to focus primarily 
on	the	oil	and	gas	industry;

•		The	introduction	of	a	common	accounting	and	
reporting system which will continue in FY09.

•		Continued	development	of	the	MEMS	 

gyro	technology;

Our	priorities	for	the	Drilling	Fluids	 
and	Chemicals	Division	over	the	coming	
financial year are as follows:

•		Complete	the	various	plant	relocations,	

installations	and	upgrades;

•		Focus	on	driving	operational	efficiencies;

•		Continue	to	support	global	distribution	and	

supply	alliances;	and	

•		Continue	to	expand	the	business,	particularly	

in Africa, the Caspian Sea region and the 
Americas.

Down Hole Instrumentation
The	DHI	Division	recorded	a	revenue	increase	
of	12%	to	$62.9	million	(FY07	$56.1	million)	
and	an	EBITA	increase	of	61%	to	$28.3	million	
(FY07	$17.6	million).	All	companies	in	this	
Division,	including	SEG,	contributed	positively	
to	the	Divisional	result.

•		Greater	cost	efficiencies	by	streamlining	

Imdex	Technology	and	Reflex	operations;

•		Introduction	of	a	common	accounting	and	

reporting	system	which	will	continue	in	FY09;	
and

•		Further	expansion	of	the	down	hole	
instrumentation range for oil and gas 
applications	with	the	acquisition	of	SEG.	

Positive Outlook
The outlook for FY09 is for strong organic 
growth in all of Imdex’s businesses.   
The Imdex Group anticipates continued 
favourable economic conditions for  
resources and energy and has invested heavily 
in the businesses and structures that will 
support revenue and earnings growth in the 
years ahead.

Priorities for the coming financial year are to:

•		Further	penetrate	the	oil	and	gas	market	
with both drilling fluids and down hole 
instrumentation;

•	Maintain	profit	margins;

•		Build	intellectual	property	and	invest	in	

R&D	to	maintain	the	Group’s	reputation	as	
the	world	leader	in	DHI	technology	in	the	
resources	sector;

•		Maintain	strong	customer	loyalty	 

through superior technology and faster,  
more	efficient	service;

•		Continue	to	build	scale	across	all	 
Imdex Group businesses and service  
global	supply	partners;

•		Continue	to	attract	and	retain	experienced	

staff and managers by establishing an engaging 
work environment, competitive remuneration 
and	career	opportunities;	and

•		Acquire	additional	drilling	fluids	and	 

down hole instrumentation businesses  
that complement the overall Imdex  
Group strategy.

Imdex’s acquisition strategy and integration 
performance has been well received by the 
investment market and we remain committed 
to pursuing growth opportunities that are 
value accretive for shareholders.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank 
my Imdex colleagues and consultants for their 
hard work and dedication during the year.  
I am very excited about the future and look 
forward with great anticipation and enthusiasm 
as Imdex continues to carve out a significant 
global presence in the supply of drilling 
fluids and down hole instrumentation in the 
resources and oil and gas markets.

The Imdex Group model has been 
constructed for long term sustainable growth. 
Over FY09 and beyond, we will work hard to 
deliver that for our shareholders.

Bernie Ridgeway

Managing	Director

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Imdex’s Operations

Imdex expanded its presence in all geographical 
regions throughout the 2008 financial year, and is 
well positioned to take advantage of the forecast 
increase in global exploration and drilling activity.

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Imdex’s	Core	Business

Imdex’s core business is to manufacture and provide drilling fluids and leading down hole 
instrumentation to the resources and energy industries, both of which are significant growth markets. 
The	Company	has	streamlined	its	business	into	two	clearly	defined	and	distinct	operational	divisions;	
the	Drilling	Fluids	and	Chemicals	Division,	and	the	Down	Hole	Instrumentation	Division.		

Drilling	Fluids	and	Chemicals	Division

Australian Mud Company
Head Office: Perth, Western Australia
The	Australian	Mud	Company	(AMC)	was	incorporated	in	January	1988	for	the	purpose	of	
supplying drilling fluids to the mineral and water well industries throughout Australia.  Since 
then	AMC	has	diversified	its	product	range	to	cater	for	the	oil	and	gas,	mineral,	water	well,	
horizontal	directional	drilling,	and	tunnelling	industries	worldwide.

Samchem
Head Office: Johannesburg, South Africa
Samchem manufactures and supplies a full range of drilling fluids, lubricants and environmental 
chemicals. The company has been the largest supplier of drilling fluids to the mining industry in 
Africa for over 20 years, and now supplies 18 countries within the continent.  Samchem also 
exports	drilling	fluids	to	Australia,	Chile	and	Europe.	

Poly-Drill Drilling Systems  
Head Office: Calgary, Canada
Poly-Drill	manufactures	and	supplies	polymer	drilling	fluid	and	solids	control	systems.		These	
fluid systems enable drilling without the use of numerous conventional drilling products, such 
as	fluid	loss	control	agents	and	gels.		Polymer	drilling	fluids	are	utilised	throughout	North	
America and have established new standards in drilling fluids technology.  The acquisition of 
Poly-Drill	strengthens	Imdex’s	position	as	an	advanced	drilling	fluids	provider.

Southernland
Head Office: Santiago, Chile
Southernland	manufactures	and	supplies	a	range	of	drilling	fluids	to	the	Latin	American	
market	including	Chile,	Peru,	Bolivia,	Argentina	and	Mexico.		The	acquisition	of	Southernland	
complements	Imdex’s	Drilling	Fluids	Division	and	facilitates	expansion	as	a	significant	drilling	
fluids supplier to the mining, oil and gas and water well industries in the region.

Suay Energy Services
Head Office: Aktau, Kazakhstan
Suay provides drilling fluids and serves as an excellent platform for Imdex into the highly 
prospective	oil	and	gas	markets	in	Kazakhstan,	Russia,	Turkmenistan,	Kurdistan,	Azerbaijan	 
and	Uzbekistan.		The	Caspian	Sea	region	is	one	of	the	fastest	growing	oil	and	gas	regions	in	
the world.

What are Drilling Fluids?

Drilling	fluids,	or	mud,	as	it	is	known	in	the	
industry, are a key part of the drilling process 
for mining, oil and gas, and civil applications.  
There is a broad range of drilling fluids, all 
with	unique	properties	and	uses;	however	
they are principally used to clean, cool and 

lubricate the drill bit, return chips of rock 
known as cuttings to the surface, and keep 
the	borehole	stabilised	and	open.		During	
the drilling process, a continuous circulation 
of drilling fluid is used where fluid is pumped 
down the drill pipe, through the drill bit, 

and up the space between the drill pipe and 
borehole which brings the cuttings to the 
surface.  The fluid then circulates through 
a shale shaker or mud tanks to remove the 
cuttings from the fluid for reuse.

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Down	Hole	Instrumentation	Division

Reflex Instruments
Head Office:  Perth, Western Australia
Reflex is a leading supplier of down hole digital survey and core orientation instruments  
for the mining and resources industries.  The company has service and support facilities  
in	Asia	Pacific,	Africa,	Europe	and	the	Americas.	

Flexit 
Head Office (Minerals): Vallentuna, Sweden 
Head Office (Oil & Gas): Perth, Western Australia
Flexit is renowned as a market leader in technologically advanced down hole survey 
instruments,	and	in	particular,	its	micro-electro	mechanical	systems	(MEMS)	gyro	technology.	
A new division of Flexit was established in Australia in February 2008. Flexit Australia will 
focus on marketing Imdex’s range of instrumentation for the oil and gas industry. 

System Entwicklungs GmbH (SEG)
Head Office: Riegel, Germany
SEG	has	strong	research	and	development	capabilities,	and	specialises	in	down	hole	
instrumentation for the oil and gas industry.  Of particular note is the company’s 
development of the Target inertial navigation system.

Imdex Technology (UK) Limited
Head Office:  Lewes East Sussex, United Kingdom
Imdex Technology, formerly Chardec Consultants, is dedicated to manufacture and research 
and	development	for	Imdex’s	Down	Hole	Instrumentation	Division.

What are Down Hole Instruments?

Survey Instrumentation 
Down	hole	survey	instruments	give	
geologists and drillers comprehensive data 
including	azimuth	and	dip,	which	allows	them	
to	determine	the	exact	trajectory	of	bore	
holes, even at thousands of metres below 
the surface.
Bore	hole	deviations,	where	the	actual	path	
is different to the planned path, are common.  
Geological variations, drilling parameters, 
including excessive or irregular thrust and 
hole	design,	are	just	some	of	the	reasons	a	
bore hole may deviate. 
A 2 degree deviation at the surface can 
lead	to	a	35	metre	lateral	displacement	
at a hole depth of 1000 metres, resulting 
in significant additional drilling costs and 
loss	of	opportunity	if	zones	of	economic	
mineralisation are missed.

By surveying the bore hole throughout the 
drilling process, deviations can be corrected 
and the likelihood of intercepting desired 
targets is significantly enhanced.

Core Orientation 
Core orientation instruments are used to 
determine the exact position of a core 
sample in the ground prior to extraction. 
Geologists are then able to accurately assess 
the sample to determine the structural 
geology, which often controls the mineralised 
ore body. 
By	understanding	the	structural	geology,	time	
and money are not wasted drilling in the 
wrong location. 
Core orientation is also particularly important 
during mine planning to avoid potential 
problem	areas	such	as	faults	or	slip	zones.

Gyroscopes & Directional Steering 
Drilling	is	becoming	increasing	complex	and	
challenging due to diminishing accessible 
reserves, high explorations costs and 
environmental impact concerns.
As a result, energy companies are drilling 
deeper	and	for	smaller	targets,	re-entering	
existing wells, and drilling multiple wells from 
a single platform or wellbore.
In such an environment, technology and 
accurate data is crucial to locate reserves 
efficiently, and to avoid collision with existing 
wells which can be catastrophic and cost 
millions of dollars to remediate.   
Imdex has developed a range of advanced 
instruments specifically designed for 
challenging multiple well environments  
in areas of high magnetic interference,  
and allow directional drillers to accurately 
control the path of the wells.

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Imdex’s Global Reach 

Imdex has established operations in all key mining and exploration 
regions	of	the	world,	including	the	four	major	mineral	exploration	
and	mining	regions,	Canada,	Latin	America,	Africa	and	Asia	Pacific.		

Americas

Europe

Calgary (Canada)

Timmins (Canada)

Vallentuna (Sweden)

East Sussex 

(UK)

Riegel (Germany)

Aktau (Kazakhstan)

Asia Pacific

Santiago 
(Chile)

Johannesburg (South Africa)

Africa

Perth

Kalgoorlie

Brisbane

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Americas

Europe

Calgary (Canada)

Timmins (Canada)

Vallentuna (Sweden)

East Sussex 
(UK)

Riegel (Germany)

Aktau (Kazakhstan)

Asia Pacific

Santiago 

(Chile)

Johannesburg (South Africa)

Africa

Perth

Kalgoorlie

Brisbane

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The successful integration of Imdex’s acquisitions 
can be largely attributed to Imdex’s experienced 
management team.

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Quality	People

Imdex has a strong management team with extensive 
technical and product knowledge, hands on experience,  
and respect within the drilling industry.

Mr. Gary E Weston
Imdex Limited – Group General Manager 
•		37	years	in	the	drilling	industry,	in	both	the	oil	and	gas	and	minerals	sectors.
•		1987,	co-founder	of	Imdex	Limited.
•	1988,	co-founder	of	Australian	Mud	Company.
•	35	years	management	experience.
•	Strong	international	marketing	experience.
•		Drilling	Fluid	Engineering	and	Marketing	Certificate	from	leading	drilling	company,	Baroid	International.

Mr. Derek Loughlin
Imdex Limited – Divisional General Manager, Down Hole Instrumentation Division
•		21	years	experience	within	the	drilling	industry.
•		17	years	with	leading	drilling	company	Boart	Longyear	in	engineering,	operations,	sales	and	global	exports.
•		International	experience,	working	in	Ireland,	Australia	and	Germany.	
•		Honours	Degree	in	Mining	Engineering	from	the	Camborne	School	Of	Mines,	UK.
•		Diploma	of	Executive	Development	at	the	International	Institute	for	Management	and	Development	 

in	Lausanne.

Mr. Paul Mander
Imdex Limited – Divisional General Manager Drilling Fluids & Chemicals Division (Minerals)
•		20	years	experience	within	the	mining	and	drilling	industries.
•		11	years	experience	with	leading	drilling	company	Boart	Longyear	as	a	Senior	Driller,	Supervisor,	

Operations	Manager,	Area	Manager	and	Business	Development	Manager.

•		Extensive	experience	in	operating	and	managing	rotary	core,	surface	and	under	ground	diamond	coring	

and	horizontal	directional	drilling.		

•		Bachelor	of	Engineering	(Mining	Engineering),	currently	completing	a	Master	of	Business	Administration.

Mr. Peter Wright
Imdex Latin America – General Manager 
•	34	years	experience	within	the	drilling	industry.
•		Extensive	hands	on	experience	in	both	surface	and	underground	drilling	environments	undertaking	

exploration and drill and blast operations.

•	President	of	Mineral	Drilling	Association	of	Australia	for	three	years	prior	to	joining	Imdex	in	2007.
•		Qualified	Automotive	Mechanical	Engineer,	qualifications	in	Small	Business	Management,	Safety	and	

Training	Management	and	Front	Line	Management.

Mr. Keith Steel
Australian Mud Company – Manager Asia 
•		Commenced	his	career	within	the	drilling	industry	in	1971	as	a	University	Graduate.
•	20	years	experience	with	Baroid	Drilling	Fluids.
•	7	years	experience	with	Imdex.
•	Extensive	international	management	experience.

Mr. Nick Santarelli
Australian Mud Company – Oilfield Manager
•		27	years	experience	within	the	mining	and	oil	and	gas	industries.
•		Experience	with	leading	companies	including	Chevron	Texaco,	IDF	/	Dowell	Schlumberger,	Geofluids,	

Milchem,	and	Milpark.

•		10	years	experience	with	Imdex.
•		Extensive	international	industry	experience	including:	South	America;	Papua	New	Guinea;	Kazakhstan;	

Saudi	Arabia;	Indonesia;	Vietnam;	Malaysia;	Thailand;	and	the	Philippines.

•		BA	Flinders	University	–	Masters	Program.

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Mr. Joe Barker
Samchem – General Manager 
•		40	years	experience	with	wireline	equipment	and	drilling	fluids.
•		Experience	with	leading	drilling	companies	including	Baroid,	Baker	Hughes,	Schlumberger	and	MI.
•		International	oilfield	experience	managing	Mid-Continent	Oilfield	Supply	in	Dubai.
•		Degree	in	Geology.

Mr. Mike O’Connell 
Poly-Drill Drilling Systems – General Manager 
•		19	years	experience	within	the	drilling	fluids	industry.
•		10	years	experience	with	leading	drilling	fluids	company	Baker-Hughes.
•		9	years	experience	with	the	Australian	Mud	Company.	
•		Extensive	experience	working	throughout	Asia	Pacific.

Mr. Dave Carswell
Suay – General Manager
•		Extensive	management,	drilling	fluids	and	solids	control	experience	in	the	oil	and	gas	industry.
•		International	experience	working	in	Indonesia,	Dubai,	Singapore,	Thailand,	Papua	New	Guinea,	Saudi	Arabia,	

Australia	and	New	Zealand.

•		Bachelor	of	Science	in	Biochemistry,	Microbiology	and	Combined	Biology	and	a	strong	research	background.

Mr. Peter Jacobs
Reflex Instruments – General Manager 
•		21	years	experience	within	the	drilling	industry.
•		18	years	experience	with	leading	drilling	company	Boart	Longyear.
•		Extensive	international	experience	working	in	Papua	New	Guinea,	Indonesia,	Canada,	the	United	States,	Chile,	

Peru,	Brazil	and	Ghana.

•		Diploma	of	Executive	Development	at	the	International	Institute	for	Management	and	Development	in	Lausanne.

Mr. Dag Billger
Flexit – General Manager 
Down Hole Instrumentation Research and Development – General Manager 
•		5	years	experience	with	design	and	development	of	inertial	navigation	systems	for	the	drilling	industry.	
•		10	years	applied	research	and	development	experience	in	inertial	micro-system	sensor	systems.	
•		Project	Manager	and	leading	role	in	the	research	and	development	team	for	the	micro	gyro	system	which	the	

Flexit GyroSmart is based on. 

•		Ph.D.	in	Mechanical	Engineering	from	Chalmers	University	of	Technology	and	a	M.Sc.	in	Mathematical	Physics	

from	the	University	of	Gothenburg.	

Mr. Dieter Goetze
System Entwicklungs GmbH (SEG) – Chief Engineer
•		42	years	experience	with	inertial	navigation	and	gyro	technology.
•		15	years	as	a	project	engineer	designing	gyroscopes	for	Litton	Industries	(now	Northrop	Grumman)	in	Germany.
•		Joined	SEG	in	1981	as	partner	and	Engineering	Manager,	playing	a	major	role	in	building	SEG’s	gyro	and	

downhole steering survey systems, including the Target inertial navigation system.  

•		Diploma	in	Physics	from	the	Philipps-University	in	Marburg.

Mr. Richard Parfitt
Imdex Technology (UK) Limited - Chief Electronics Engineer
•		Founder	and	owner	of	Chardec	Consultants	Ltd	(Chardec),	which	was	acquired	by	Imdex	in	August	2006.
•		20	years	experience	in	the	design,	development	and	manufacturing	of	electronic	down	hole	surveying	

instruments for Reflex and Flexit.  

•		Extensive	hands	on	experience	working	with	Schlumberger	as	a	field	engineer	running	wireline	geophysical	

surveys on offshore oil and gas rigs off the coast of Indonesia.  

•		Bachelor	and	Masters	Degrees	in	Physics	at	Oxford	University	with	first	class	Honours.

Mr. Duncan Crowder
Imdex Technology (UK) – General Manager

•		16	years	experience	in	manufacturing	logistics	and	warehousing	management.
•		Experience	working	in	the	United	Kingdom	and	Australia.
•		Honours	degree	graduate	(UK).

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Imdex ensures that experienced managers are locally 
based at its operations throughout the world.

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Imdex has established global supply agreements for 
drilling fluids and down hole instrumentation with 
three of the world’s largest drilling contractors. 

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Marketing	&	Sales

The development of quality products, technologically advanced down hole survey instrumentation, 
and customer service is central to Imdex’s marketing and sales strategy. The Company exceeds its 
competition by offering superior technology, and faster, more efficient service.  As an innovator in 
the market, Imdex also gains market leverage through its intellectual property ownership. 

Advanced and Leading Technology
Imdex’s gyroscopic inertial navigation systems 
are the most modern available, and offer 
features not previously available to the market.  
Imdex is also proud to have designed and 
patented the leading digital core orientation 
instrument on the market, the Reflex ACT.  
The instrument’s advanced technology 
replaces existing mechanical devices.  It is more 
accurate and reliable, and does not interrupt 
the drilling process allowing more metres to  
be drilled while obtaining higher quality 
planning data.

Strong Brands
Imdex has strong brands within its portfolio, 
particularly	the	Australian	Mud	Company,	and	
Samchem	and	Reflex.		The	Australian	Mud	
Company is the largest drilling fluid supplier to 
the Australian onshore market, and Samchem 
has been the largest supplier of drilling fluid 
to the African mining industry for 20 years.  
Reflex is the leading supplier of down hole 
instrumentation for the mining industry 
globally, and the brand has become a generic 
trademark for such instrumentation throughout 
Canada.

Expansion into Prospective Markets
Imdex’s research and development capabilities 
and leading product range facilitates further 
expansion into new markets such as the oil 
and gas market.

To continue to strengthen Imdex’s brands,  
the	Company	engaged	a	Group	Marketing	 
and	Communications	Manager	in	August	2007,	
whose principal role is to oversee continual 
improvement of the Company’s marketing  

and communication to support Imdex’s 
internal and external branding, and sales 
activities globally.

Global Supply Agreements
Imdex has established global supply 
agreements for drilling fluids and down hole 
instrumentation with three of the world’s 
largest drilling contractors servicing mining and 
exploration,	Boart	Longyear,	Major	Drilling	
and	Layne	Christensen.		These	companies	
represent	35%	to	40%	of	global	exploration	
drilling rigs. Imdex aims to strengthen its 
relationship with its customers by providing 
drilling fluids, down hole instrumentation, and 
a high level of service in all areas of operation 
globally.  Imdex also supplies to a broad 
range	of	medium	to	smaller	sized	customers	
throughout the world.

Customer	Service,	Distribution	&	Logistics

Imdex strives to build customer loyalty by 
offering superior products and a high level of 
customer service.  Although Imdex has a low 
labour component, the Company is able to 
support its customers by having strategically 
placed	businesses	in	all	of	the	major	mining	
and exploration regions of the world, highly 
mobile and capable teams, and a network  
of strong global distribution channels.  

Imdex also engages dedicated logistics and 
distribution managers to ensure that customers 
receive orders efficiently and within an agreed 
time frame.

In	September	2007,	Imdex	executed	a	
significant distribution agreement with Sandvik 
Mining	and	Construction,	a	division	of	the	
Sandvik	Group	(Sandvik).		Sandvik	is	a	world-
leader in the provision of equipment and 

solutions for mineral exploration, underground 
and surface mining, and specific areas of 
the construction industry such as tunnelling 
and quarrying.  The alliance agreement with 
Sandvik complements Imdex’s network of 
global	distribution	outlets	for	both	Divisions.

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Supporting Operations  
for Future Growth

Imdex focuses on all support activities to ensure the Group 
maintains a strong platform for future growth and success.

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Quality,	Health,	Safety	&	the	Environment	

During	the	2008	financial	year,	Imdex’s	Quality	and	HS&E	department	continued	to	work	 
towards	achieving	International	Standard	for	Quality	Management	(ISO9001)	across	the	Imdex	
Group	in	accordance	with	the	Company’s	Quality	and	Continual	Improvement	Policy.	

Key Achievements for FY08
•		Imdex	Technology	(UK)	and	Flexit	Australia	

•		Samchem	commenced	accreditation	to	

ISO17025	for	its	Drilling	Fluids	Laboratory.		

received	Quality	System	certification	 
to ISO9001.

•		Imdex	Limited,	the	Australian	Mud	Company,	
Reflex Asia Pacific and Samchem successfully 
maintained certification to ISO9001.

•		Implementation	commenced	for	ISO9001	

certification for Flexit Sweden.

•		Regional	Quality	Alert	representatives	 
were appointed in Africa, Australia,  
Sweden	and	the	United	Kingdom	to	 
enable greater efficiency within Imdex’s 
Quality	Assurance	Department.	

Key Statistics
Work-Safe	Loss	Time	Incident	Frequency	
Rate	Benchmark	(number	of	lost	time	injuries/	
diseases	for	each	one	million	hours	worked).

•	Worksafe	Benchmark	=	12.4 / LTIFR

•	Imdex	Group	Result	=	2.34

Work-Safe	Loss	Time	Incident	Rate	
Benchmark	(number	of	lost	time	injuries/	
diseases	for	each	one	hundred	workers)

•	Worksafe	Benchmark	=	2.8 / LTIR

•	Imdex	Group	Result	=	0.46

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Managing	Risk

In	February	2008	Imdex	engaged	a	Group	Manager	for	Risk	and	Compliance.		This manager works 
closely with the Audit Committee and management to identify threats to the achievement of the 
Imdex’s	objectives	and	assesses	the	appropriateness	of	management’s	response	to	these	risks.

Key areas of focus include:
•		Reviewing	the	reliability	and	integrity	of	

financial and operating information and the 
means used to identify, measure, classify and 
report	such	information;

•		Examining	and	evaluating	the	adequacy	and	
effectiveness of internal control mechanisms, 
appraising information technology systems 
and related risk areas and assessing the 
quality of performance in carrying out 
assigned	responsibilities;

•		Assisting	the	Audit	Committee	to	fulfil	its	

•		Reviewing	processes	in	place	to	 

roles	and	objectives;

•		Reviewing	effectiveness	of	functions	against	

identify, assess and manage risk within  
the	organisation;

stated	objectives	and	strategies;	

•		Reviewing	operations	or	programs	to	

•		Reviewing	the	systems	established	by	

management to ensure compliance with 
those policies, plans, procedures, laws and 
regulations which could have a significant 
impact	on	operations	and	reports;

ascertain whether results are consistent with 
established	objectives	and	goals,	and	whether	
the operations or programs are being carried 
out	as	planned;	and

•			Coordination	of	activities	with	external	

auditors.

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Utilising	Technology

Throughout the 2008 financial year, Imdex implemented a number of systems to enhance efficiency, 
accuracy and communication to support the needs of Imdex’s expanding Group.  The Company 
also	engaged	a	Group	ICT	Manager	to		oversee	Imdex’s	current	and	future	requirements.

Prophix
In February 2008, Imdex implemented a 
consolidation, budgeting and forecasting 
application known as Prophix. Prophix 
complements Imdex’s existing reporting 
system by taking financial data from business 
units in their local currencies, and generating 
standard financial reports in Australian dollars. 
Prophix can also store budget and forecast 
information, and generate a range of additional 
financial reports. The principal benefits of the 
Prophix system include:

•		Greater	reporting	efficiency;

•		Enhanced	global	customer	sales	and	 

margin	reporting;

•		Additional	forecasting	and	sub-group	reports.

Critical IT Systems and  
Remote Access
In April 2008, all of Imdex’s critical IT  
systems were moved to a new data centre 
which significantly enhances the security 
and reliability of Imdex’s IT communication 
systems. A new remote access system was 
also implemented, which enables access to 
centralised data, email and reporting systems 
from anywhere in the world.

Imdex Group Intranet
In	March	2008,	Imdex	commenced	
development of a new global intranet. The 
principal	objectives	of	the	new	system	are	to:

•		Enhance	efficiency,	accuracy	and	quality	by	
having a central repository of information 

which is accessible by all, monitored and  
kept up to date by departmental or business 
unit	custodians;

•		Improve internal communication regarding 
company news and procedures, product 
developments	and	events	throughout	Imdex;

•		Encourage	knowledge	sharing	between	the	

companies	within	Imdex;

•		Provide a valuable induction tool for new 

employees	joining	Imdex;	and

•		Provide greater access to market and 
industry information for all employees.

Attracting	and	Retaining	Experienced	
Employees	and	Managers

The principal focus for the Human Resources team in the 2009 financial year will be attracting  
and retaining experienced employees and managers by offering competitive remuneration,  
career opportunities and establishing an engaging work environment. 

In	August	2007,	Imdex	employed	a	dedicated	
Group	Human	Resources	Manager.	This	
Manager	oversees	Imdex’s	human	resources	
policies and procedures to ensure that they 
are adequate for the Group’s future needs  
and are consistent across the expanding  
global operations.  

Key achievements for FY08 include:
•		Establishment	of	benchmarks	for	salary	

reviews	within	Australia;

•		Revision of the remuneration policy and 

short term incentive program for the Imdex 
Group;	and	

•		The successful engagement of a number 

of key managers who have brought 
significant technical knowledge, industry and 
management experience to the Group.

Imdex 2008 Annual Report | 29

Continual research and development of  
innovative products remains a priority,  
enabling Imdex to maintain industry leadership.

30 | Imdex 2008 Annual Report

Continual	Research	&	Development

The Imdex Group continues to invest significant resources in research and development to 
maintain and enhance its position as the world leader in down hole instrumentation technology for 
the resources industry.

Oil and Gas Innovations
In FY08, Imdex’s research and development 
team built two new down hole survey 
instruments	for	oil	and	gas	applications:	a	multi-
purpose magnetic survey instrument capable 
of	single	or	multi-shot	surveys	and	a	MEMS	
based Gyro survey instrument. These new 
instruments have been developed to withstand 
the higher pressures and temperatures 
encountered in oil and gas applications and 
offer advanced features not currently available 
to the market. Prototypes are being evaluated 
in	the	United	States	and	the	Middle	East	
and extensive field testing is being carried 
out.		Together	Flexit	and	SEG	enable	Imdex	
to offer a suite of advanced down hole 
instrumentation,	including	the	Target	INS,	to	
the	oil	and	gas	industry	worldwide.	The	Down	
Hole	Instrumentation	Division,	is	increasing	
its presence in the lucrative global oil and gas 
industry by providing world class technology to 
independent service providers in this sector.

Continual Improvement 
The research and development team is also 
finalising designs for two new generation 
instruments for Reflex. These instruments 
have been designed to keep the brand at the 
forefront of down hole instrumentation for the 
mining and mineral exploration industries and 
to satisfy the demands of customers for robust 
and highly accurate survey instruments.

Developing Our  
Environmental Products
During	the	2008	financial	year,	Imdex	
continued to develop its range of 
environmental drilling fluid products and 
packaging. Regular consultation with customers 
highlighted the need to reduce the use of 
plastic packaging which can accumulate at 
drilling sites and cause environmental and 
logistical waste removal concerns. To address 
these concerns, Imdex has introduced 
biodegradable and recyclable cardboard 

packaging alternatives for both liquid and 
powder based drilling fluids and will continue 
to expand the range in the future.

Dust Suppressants
Imdex’s	Drilling	Fluid	Division	has	also	
developed a range of dust suppressant 
products for the mining industry.  
Benefits	include:

•		The	quantity	of	water	normally	used	in	
suppressing dust, is substantially reduced.

•		A	cleaner	working	environment;

•		Improves	vehicle	and	tyre	life;	and

•		Health	risks	associated	with	excessive	dust	

inhalation are reduced.

Strategically	Placed	Manufacturing	Capabilities 

During	the	2008	financial	year,	Imdex	
continued to enhance its manufacturing 
capabilities	for	both	the	Drilling	Fluids	and	
Chemicals	Division	and	the	Down	Hole	
Instrumentation	Division,	allowing	the	
Company to have greater control over its 
production, quality and supply.

The	acquisition	of	Poly-Drill	in	Canada,	and	
Southernland in Chile significantly enhanced 

Imdex’s capabilities to manufacture drilling 
fluids in two of the world’s most significant 
mining and mineral exploration regions.   
Plans to expand and complement these 
manufacturing	facilities	at	both	Poly-Drill	and	
Southernland are scheduled for FY09. 

Construction	of	a	polymer	(PHPA)	plant	also	
commenced at Samchem in Johannesburg 
during the year.  PHPA is an important 

drilling fluid which will enable Samchem to 
manufacture a higher quality product in house, 
rather than rely on third parties for supply. 

The	acquisition	of	SEG	in	Riegel	 
Germany complements Flexit and Imdex 
Technology, and contributes to Imdex’s 
range	of	products	for	the	Down	Hole	
Instrumentation	Division.		

Imdex 2008 Annual Report | 31

The Imdex model has been constructed 
for long term sustainable growth.

Imdex 2008 Annual Report | 32
32 | Imdex 2008 Annual Report

Financial Report 2008

Directors’ Report 

Auditors’ Independence Declaration 

Independent Audit Report 

Directors’ Declaration 

Corporate Governance Statement 

Income Statement 

34

46

47

49

50

55

Balance Sheet 

Statement of Changes in Equity 

Cash Flow Statement 

Notes to the Financial Report 

56

57

59

60

Additional Stock Exchange Information 

119

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IMDEX LIMITED
IMDEX LIMITED
IMDEX LIMITED
IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities
and its controlled entities
and its controlled entities
and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008
DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008
DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008
DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

The  Directors  of  Imdex  Limited  (“Imdex”  or  “the  Company”)  present  their  report  together  with  the  annual  Financial  Report  of  the 
Company and its Subsidiaries (“the Group”) for the financial year ended 30 June 2008.

The  Directors  of  Imdex  Limited  (“Imdex”  or  “the  Company”)  present  their  report  together  with  the  annual  Financial  Report  of  the 
The  Directors  of  Imdex  Limited  (“Imdex”  or  “the  Company”)  present  their  report  together  with  the  annual  Financial  Report  of  the 
The  Directors  of  Imdex  Limited  (“Imdex”  or  “the  Company”)  present  their  report  together  with  the  annual  Financial  Report  of  the 
Company and its Subsidiaries (“the Group”) for the financial year ended 30 June 2008.
Company and its Subsidiaries (“the Group”) for the financial year ended 30 June 2008.
Company and its Subsidiaries (“the Group”) for the financial year ended 30 June 2008.

In order to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, the Directors’ report as follows:

In order to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, the Directors’ report as follows:
In order to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, the Directors’ report as follows:
In order to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, the Directors’ report as follows:

(a)

(a)
(a)
(a)

Directors

Directors
Directors
Directors

The names and particulars of the Directors of the Company during or since the end of the financial year are:

The names and particulars of the Directors of the Company during or since the end of the financial year are:
The names and particulars of the Directors of the Company during or since the end of the financial year are:
The names and particulars of the Directors of the Company during or since the end of the financial year are:

Name

Name
Name
Name

Role

Role
Role
Role

Age

Age
Age
Age

Particulars

Particulars
Particulars
Particulars

Mr I F Burston

Mr I F Burston
Mr I F Burston
Mr I F Burston

Independent, Non Executive Chairman

Independent, Non Executive Chairman
Independent, Non Executive Chairman
Independent, Non Executive Chairman

73

73
73
73

Mechanical Engineer
Member of the Audit and Compliance & Remuneration 
Committees
Director since November 2000

Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Member of the Audit and Compliance & Remuneration 
Member of the Audit and Compliance & Remuneration 
Member of the Audit and Compliance & Remuneration 
Committees
Committees
Committees
Director since November 2000
Director since November 2000
Director since November 2000

Mr B W Ridgeway

Mr B W Ridgeway
Mr B W Ridgeway
Mr B W Ridgeway

Managing Director

Managing Director
Managing Director
Managing Director

54

54
54
54

Chartered Accountant
Chartered Accountant
Chartered Accountant
Chartered Accountant
Director since May 2000
Director since May 2000
Director since May 2000
Director since May 2000

Mr R W Kelly

Mr R W Kelly
Mr R W Kelly
Mr R W Kelly

Independent, Non Executive Director

Independent, Non Executive Director
Independent, Non Executive Director
Independent, Non Executive Director

70

70
70
70

Mr K A Dundo

Mr K A Dundo
Mr K A Dundo
Mr K A Dundo

Independent, Non Executive Director

Independent, Non Executive Director
Independent, Non Executive Director
Independent, Non Executive Director

55

55
55
55

Mr M Lemmel

Mr M Lemmel
Mr M Lemmel
Mr M Lemmel

Independent, Non Executive Director

Independent, Non Executive Director
Independent, Non Executive Director
Independent, Non Executive Director

69

69
69
69

Engineer
Member of the Audit and Compliance Committee 
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
Director since 14 January 2004

Engineer
Engineer
Engineer
Member of the Audit and Compliance Committee 
Member of the Audit and Compliance Committee 
Member of the Audit and Compliance Committee 
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
Director since 14 January 2004
Director since 14 January 2004
Director since 14 January 2004

Lawyer
Chairman of the Audit and Compliance Committee
Member of the Remuneration Committee
Director since 14 January 2004

Lawyer
Lawyer
Lawyer
Chairman of the Audit and Compliance Committee
Chairman of the Audit and Compliance Committee
Chairman of the Audit and Compliance Committee
Member of the Remuneration Committee
Member of the Remuneration Committee
Member of the Remuneration Committee
Director since 14 January 2004
Director since 14 January 2004
Director since 14 January 2004

Management Consultant
Director since 19 October 2006

Management Consultant
Management Consultant
Management Consultant
Director since 19 October 2006
Director since 19 October 2006
Director since 19 October 2006

Additional information on the Director’s experience and qualifications is contained in the preface to the financial statements.

Additional information on the Director’s experience and qualifications is contained in the preface to the financial statements.
Additional information on the Director’s experience and qualifications is contained in the preface to the financial statements.
Additional information on the Director’s experience and qualifications is contained in the preface to the financial statements.

(b)

(b)
(b)
(b)

Directorships of other listed companies 

Directorships of other listed companies 
Directorships of other listed companies 
Directorships of other listed companies 

Directorships  of  other  listed  companies  held  by  the  Directors  in  the  3  years  immediately  before  the  end  of  the  financial  year  are  as 
follows:

Directorships  of  other  listed  companies  held  by  the  Directors  in  the  3  years  immediately  before  the  end  of  the  financial  year  are  as 
Directorships  of  other  listed  companies  held  by  the  Directors  in  the  3  years  immediately  before  the  end  of  the  financial  year  are  as 
Directorships  of  other  listed  companies  held  by  the  Directors  in  the  3  years  immediately  before  the  end  of  the  financial  year  are  as 
follows:
follows:
follows:

Name

Name
Name
Name

Company

Company
Company
Company

Position

Position
Position
Position

Period of Directorship

Period of Directorship
Period of Directorship
Period of Directorship

Mr I F Burston

Mr I F Burston
Mr I F Burston
Mr I F Burston

NRW Holdings Ltd
NRW Holdings Ltd
NRW Holdings Ltd
NRW Holdings Ltd
Kansai Mining Corporation
Kansai Mining Corporation
Kansai Mining Corporation
Kansai Mining Corporation
Mincor Resources NL
Mincor Resources NL
Mincor Resources NL
Mincor Resources NL
Cape Lambert Iron Ore Ltd
Cape Lambert Iron Ore Ltd
Cape Lambert Iron Ore Ltd
Cape Lambert Iron Ore Ltd
Aztec Resources Ltd 
Aztec Resources Ltd 
Aztec Resources Ltd 
Aztec Resources Ltd 
Aviva Corporation Ltd 
Aviva Corporation Ltd 
Aviva Corporation Ltd 
Aviva Corporation Ltd 

Non Executive Chairman
Non Executive Chairman
Non Executive Chairman
Non Executive Chairman
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Chairman
Non Executive Chairman
Non Executive Chairman
Non Executive Chairman
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director

2007 – Current
2007 – Current
2007 – Current
2007 – Current
2006 – Current 
2006 – Current 
2006 – Current 
2006 – Current 
2003 – Current
2003 – Current
2003 – Current
2003 – Current
2006 – 2008
2006 – 2008
2006 – 2008
2006 – 2008
2004 – 2006
2004 – 2006
2004 – 2006
2004 – 2006
2003 – 2006
2003 – 2006
2003 – 2006
2003 – 2006

Mr R W Kelly

Mr R W Kelly
Mr R W Kelly
Mr R W Kelly

Clough Limited

Clough Limited
Clough Limited
Clough Limited

Non Executive Director

Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director

1996 – 2008

1996 – 2008
1996 – 2008
1996 – 2008

Mr K A Dundo

Mr K A Dundo
Mr K A Dundo
Mr K A Dundo

Computercorp Limited
Computercorp Limited
Computercorp Limited
Computercorp Limited
Intrepid Mines Ltd 
Intrepid Mines Ltd 
Intrepid Mines Ltd 
Intrepid Mines Ltd 

Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director

Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director

2006 – Current 
2002 – Current

2006 – Current 
2006 – Current 
2006 – Current 
2002 – Current
2002 – Current
2002 – Current

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

(c)

Company Secretary

Mr P A Evans

Mr Evans, a Chartered Accountant, joined Imdex Limited on 17 October 2006. After leaving professional practice he worked in a range 
of commercial and financial roles in the media, manufacturing and telecommunications industries. Mr Evans is a Member of the Institute 
of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

(d)

Directors’ Meetings 

The following table sets out the number of Directors’ meetings (including meetings of committees of Directors) held during the financial 
year and the number of meetings attended by each Director (while they were a Director or committee member).   During the financial 
year, six Board meetings, three Audit and Compliance Committee and three Remuneration Committee meetings were held.  

Board of Directors

Audit and Compliance 
Committee

Remuneration Committee

Held

Attended

Held

Attended

Held

Attended

I F Burston

B W Ridgeway

R W Kelly

K  A Dundo

M Lemmel 

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

6

3

3

-

3

3

-

3

-

3

3

-

3

-

3

3

-

3

-

3

3

-

(e)

Directors’ Shareholdings

At the date of this report the Directors held the following interests in shares and options in shares of the Company:

Directors

I F Burston

B W Ridgeway

R W Kelly

K A Dundo

M Lemmel

Shares Held 
Directly

Shares Held 
Indirectly

Options Held 
Directly

-

-

343,786

1,000,000

3,500,000

2,000,000

33,711

256,289

-

300,000

200,000

247,347

-

-

-

At the date of this report, the options on issue by the Company are disclosed at (g) below and in Note 33.

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Imdex 2008 Annual Report  |  35

IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

(f)

Remuneration Report

Remuneration policy for Directors and Executives

Non Executive Directors

The Board seeks the approval of Shareholders in relation to the aggregate of Non Executive Directors’ remuneration and any options 
that may be granted to Directors. The remuneration for Non Executive Directors is reviewed from time to time, with due regard to current 
market  rates.  The  cash  remuneration  of  Non  Executive  Directors  is  not  linked  to  the  Company’s  performance  in  order  to  preserve 
independence. Other than statutory superannuation, no Non Executive Director is entitled to any additional benefits on retirement from 
the Company.

Managing Director

The Managing Director’s remuneration is determined by the Remuneration Committee with due regard to current market rates.

The  Managing  Director  has  a  short  term  incentive  bonus  amounting  to  22%  of  his  cash  compensation  package.  Each  year  the 
Remuneration Committee sets the key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Managing Director. These KPIs include financial, strategy 
and  risk  measures.  The  Remuneration  Committee  set  these  performance  hurdles  as  they  are significant  profit  and cash  flow  drivers 
which are linked to Imdex’s increased growth and profitability and hence shareholder value. Performance is measured relative to budget 
and forecast results as these are the most accurate measures available against which to assess the achievement of set hurdles. The 
balance of his cash compensation package for the current year is not linked to the Group’s performance.

From time to time options may be issued to the Managing Director as an additional performance incentive. The portion of the Managing 
Director’s  compensation  package  that  comprises  options  is  linked  to  the  Company’s  performance.  The  performance  conditions  for 
granting  options  are  determined  with  regard  to  current  market  trends.  The  issue  of  any  such  options  requires  the  approval  of 
Shareholders in General Meeting. No such options were granted to the Managing Director in the current year.

The Managing Director is employed under a permanent contract that provides for a 12 month termination period.

Executives and Staff

All Executives and staff of the Company are subject to a formal annual performance review. The remuneration of Executives comprises 
a  fixed  monetary  total,  which  is  not  linked  to  the  performance  of  the  Company,  although  bonuses  related  to  the  performance  of  the 
Company may  be  agreed  between that Executive  and the  Company from time  to time. The  base component  of Executive salaries is 
benchmarked  against  current  market  trends  and  is  not  linked  to  Company  performance  as  it  serves  as  a  base  salary  only  which  is 
required to attract and retain suitably qualified and experienced staff. Performance incentives that are linked to Company performance 
are  used  to  reward  Executives  for  exceptional  performance  that  benefits  the  Company  and  Shareholders.  Refer table  on  page  5 for 
further details. Each year the Remuneration Committee sets the KPIs for each key management  person. These KPIs include people, 
customer,  system,  financial,  strategy  and  risk  measures.  The  Remuneration  Committee  set  these  performance  hurdles  as  they  are 
significant  profit  and  cash  flow  drivers  which  are  linked  to  Imdex’s  increased  growth  and  profitability  and  hence  shareholder  value. 
Performance is measured relative to budget and forecast results as these are the most accurate measures available against which to 
assess the achievement of set hurdles.  No bonus is awarded where hurdles are not met.

All Executives are employed under permanent contracts, none of which provide for any termination payments. Mr G E Weston’s contract 
provides a 12 month notice period and Mr D J Loughlin’s and Mr P A Evans’ contracts provide a 6 month notice period.

Incentives

The  remuneration  policy  for  the  Managing  Director  is  linked  to  the  Company’s  performance  as  an  additional  incentive  to  build 
shareholder value. The remuneration of Non Executive Directors is not linked to the Company’s performance in order to preserve their 
independence. The increase in net profits of the Company and dividends paid which drives an increase in shareholder value over the 
last five years is indicative of the success of this policy.

Management of the Company believes that in order to retain quality Non Executive Directors on the Board, some incentive to maintain 
their future involvement, commitment and loyalty to the Company, is required on certain occasions, over and above nominal Directors' 
fees.

No Director or Senior Manager received a payment during the current or prior years as consideration for agreeing to hold the relevant 
position.

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

Director and Senior Management details

The Directors of Imdex Limited during the year were:

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)

Mr I F Burston (Non Executive Chairman);
Mr B W Ridgeway (Managing Director);
Mr R W Kelly (Non Executive Director);
Mr K A Dundo (Non Executive Director); and
Mr M Lemmel (Non Executive Director).

The term ‘Senior Management’ is used in this remuneration report to refer to the following persons:

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

Mr G E Weston (Group General Manager);
Mr D J Loughlin (General Manager: Down Hole Instrumentation Division); and
Mr P A Evans (Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer).

Elements of Director and Senior Management Remuneration

Remuneration packages contain the following key elements:

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

Short-term benefits – salary/fees, bonuses and non monetary benefits including motor vehicles and health benefits;
Post-employment benefits – including superannuation and prescribed retirement benefits;
Equity – share options granted under the Staff Option Scheme (Note 33) or any other options granted as approved by 
Shareholders in General Meeting; and

(iv) Other benefits.

Earnings and Movements in Shareholder Wealth

The table below sets out summary information about the Consolidated Entity’s earnings and movements in shareholder wealth for the 
five years to June 2008:

30 June 2008

30 June 2007

30 June 2006

30 June 2005

30 June 2004^

Revenue – continuing and 
discontinued operations ($000s)
Net profit before tax from continuing 
operations ($000s)
Net profit after tax from continuing 
operations ($000s)

Share price at start of year (cents)

Share price at end of year (cents)

Interim dividend (cents) – fully 
franked

Final dividend (cents) – fully franked

Basic earnings per share (cents) –
continuing operations
Diluted earnings per share (cents) –
continuing operations

150,493

119,340

31,885

21,081

150

165

1.75

2.25

11.22

10.79

18,115

11,950

61

150

1.00

1.50

7.72

7.09

66,792

11,864

7,984

22

61

1.00

1.00

6.07

5.95

40,051

5,005

3,282

11.5

22

-

-

3.66

3.66

39,831

(3,776)

(3,689)

9.5

11.5

-

-

(3.07)

(3.07)

^ - Imdex Limited adopted the Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards with effect from 1 July 2004, which 
resulted in various changes to its accounting policies from that date. The results for the year ended 30 June 2004 are reported in 
accordance with Imdex Limited’s previous accounting policies as permitted under Australian accounting standards as applicable at that 
time.

Elements of remuneration related to performance

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

Managing  Director:    Of  the  cash  remuneration  package  of  the  Managing  Director,  22%  is  linked  to  the  performance  of  the 
Company by way of short term cash incentives. In addition options have been the long term method by which Imdex has sought 
to reward key executives in a manner linked to the performance of the Company. Any such options to the Managing Director, or 
any Director, require the approval by Shareholders in General Meeting.

Non Executive Directors:  The remuneration of Non Executive Directors is not linked to the performance of the Company.  The 
maximum  total  remuneration  payable  to  Non Executive  Directors was  approved  by Shareholders  at  the  2006 Annual  General 
Meeting  and  is  currently  $500,000.    In  the  current  year  remuneration  to  Non  Executive  Directors  totalled  $416,750,  including 
statutory superannuation.  The Board determines the apportionment of directors’ fees between each Director.

Senior  Management:    The  remuneration  of  specified  Senior  Managers  generally  comprises  a  fixed  monetary  total  that  is  not 
linked  to  the  performance  of  the  Company. Bonuses  dependant  on  individual  performance  criteria  are  set  annually  by  the 
Remuneration Committee for Senior Managers. In addition, subject to a qualifying period, Executives may be issued options in 
the  Staff  Option  Plan  at  the  discretion  of  the  Board.  These  options  are  linked  to  the  performance  of  the  Company.  The 
percentage of the value of remuneration that consisted of options for each Senior Manager is set out below.

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Imdex 2008 Annual Report  |  37

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

(i)  Mr  B  W  Ridgeway  is  a  party  to  a  service  contract  with  Imdex  Limited,  which  sets  out  a  fixed  compensation  package  reviewable 
annually.  The service  contract  specifies  a  twelve  month  notice  period  in  the  event  that  the  contract  is  terminated.  There  are  no 
termination  benefits  specified  in  this  contract.  Additional  performance  incentives  may  be  agreed  between  Mr  Ridgeway  and  Imdex 
Limited  from  time  to  time.  The  Managing  Director’s  compensation  is  reviewed  and  determined  annually  by  the  Remuneration 
Committee. 

During the current year Mr B W Ridgeway earned a cash bonus of $60,000, representing 60% of the possible bonus payable for the 
year. This bonus was paid on the satisfaction of performance criteria linked to Group operational progress and profitability. During the 
prior year a cash bonus of $75,000 was earned, representing 75% of the possible bonus payable for that year. This bonus was paid on 
the satisfaction of criteria linked to prior year audited EBITA.

No options were granted to Mr Ridgeway in the current year or in the prior year. The options expense shown in the tables above are the 
value of options granted in past years that has been spread over the two year vesting period. Refer Note 33 for further details.

(ii) Mr G E Weston is party to a service contract with Imdex Limited, which sets out a fixed compensation package, reviewable annually. 
The  service  contract  stipulates  a  twelve  month  notice  period  in  the  event  that  the  contract  is  terminated.  There  are  no  termination 
benefits specified in this contract. Performance incentives may be agreed between Mr Weston and Imdex from time to time. Additionally, 
Mr Weston  is  party  to  a  deed  with  Imdex  Limited,  in  respect  of  which  Mr Weston  has  a  right  of  first  refusal  in  the  event that  Imdex 
receives  an  offer to  purchase  100%  of the shares  of Imdex  Limited.  This  ‘right’  lapses  automatically  should  Mr Weston  no  longer be 
employed by Imdex. 

During the current year Mr Weston earned a cash bonus of $60,000. This represents 100% of the possible bonus available for the 
current year and was earned on the satisfaction of operational and EBITA related hurdles. During the prior year Mr Weston was entitled 
to a cash bonus of $70,000 which was linked to the satisfaction of EBITA hurdles. A bonus of $25,000 was approved by the 
Remuneration Committee based on performance. 

In the current year Mr Weston was granted 500,000 options under Staff Option Scheme Tranche 7 along with other staff of the Group. 
The percentage of the value of current year compensation that consisted of options was 4%. Mr Weston was not granted any options in 
the prior year. The options expense shown in the tables above includes a portion of the value of options granted in past years that has 
been spread over the three vesting period. Refer Note 33 for further details.

(iii)  Mr  D  J  Loughlin  is  a  party  to  a  service  contract  with  Imdex  Limited,  which  sets  out  a  fixed  compensation  package  reviewable 
annually. The service contract specifies a six month notice period in the event that the contract is terminated. There are no termination 
benefits specified in this contract. Additional performance incentives may be agreed between Mr Loughlin and Imdex Limited from time 
to time. 

Mr Loughlin earned a bonus of $47,250 in the current year. This represents 100% of the possible bonus available for the current year 
and was earned on the satisfaction of operational and EBITA related hurdles. During the prior year a cash bonus of $17,500 was 
earned, representing 100% of the possible bonus payable for that year. This bonus was paid on the satisfaction of criteria linked to prior 
year audited EBITA.

No options were granted to Mr Loughlin in the current year. In the prior year, Mr Loughlin was granted 500,000 options, under Staff 
Option Scheme Tranche 3, along with other staff of the Group (Refer Note 33). The percentage of the value of prior year compensation 
that consisted of options was 22%. The options expense shown in the tables above includes a portion of the value of options granted in 
past years that has been spread over the three vesting period. Refer Note 33 for further details.

(iv) Mr P A Evans is a party to a service contract with Imdex Limited, which sets out a fixed compensation package reviewable annually. 
The service contract specifies a six month notice period in the event that the contract is terminated. There are no termination benefits 
specified in this contract. Additional performance incentives may be agreed between Mr Evans and Imdex Limited from time to time. 

During the current year Mr Evans earned a bonus of cash $50,000, representing 100% of the possible bonus payable for the year. This 
bonus was paid on the satisfaction of specific EBITA, people and systems based criteria. During the prior year Mr Evans earned a cash 
bonus of $20,000, representing 67% of the possible bonus payable for that year. This bonus was paid on the satisfaction of criteria 
linked to current year audited EBITA.

In the current year, Mr Evans was granted 200,000 options, under Staff Option Scheme Tranche 7, along with other staff of the Group. 
The percentage of the value of compensation that consisted of options was 19%. In the prior year, Mr Evans was granted 300,000 
options, under Staff Option Scheme Tranche 4, along with other staff of the Group. The percentage of the value of prior year 
compensation that consisted of options was 14%. The options expense shown in the table above includes a portion of the value of 
options granted in past years that has been spread over the three vesting period. Refer Note 33 for further details.

(v)  In the prior year Mr S J Lyons was party to a service contract with Imdex Limited, which set out a fixed compensation package,
reviewable annually. The service contract specified a two month notice period in the event that the contract was terminated. There were 
no termination benefits specified in this contract. Additional performance incentives were agreed between Mr Lyons and the Company 
from time to time. Mr Lyons resigned on 17 October 2006. No options were granted to Mr Lyons in the prior year. The options expense 
shown is the value attributable to options granted in past years that have been spread over the vesting period. Refer Note 33 for further 
details.

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

(vi) In the prior year Mr D L Kinley was a party to a service contract with Imdex Limited, which set out a fixed compensation package, 
reviewable annually. The service contract specified a one month notice period in the event that the contract was terminated. There were 
no termination benefits specified in this contract. Additional performance incentives were agreed between Mr Kinley and the Company 
from time to time. Mr D L Kinley ceased to be a key management member on 17 October 2006 following the appointment of Mr P A 
Evans  as  Company  Secretary  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  on  that  date.  No  options  were  granted  to  Mr  Kinley  in  the  prior  year.  The 
options expense shown is the value attributable to options granted in past years that have been spread over the vesting period. Refer 
Note 33 for further details.

(vii)  In  the  prior  year  Mr  C  S  Munyard  was  a  party  to  a  service  contract  with  Surtron  Technologies  Pty  Ltd,  which  set  out  a  fixed 
compensation package reviewable annually. The service contract specifies a one month notice period in the event that the contract was 
terminated. There were no  termination benefits specified in this contract. Additional performance incentives were  agreed between  Mr 
Munyard  and  Surtron  Technologies  Pty  Ltd  from  time  to  time.  Mr  C  S  Munyard  ceased  to  be  a  key  management  member  on  1 
September  2006  following  the  appointment  of  Mr  D  J  Loughlin  as  General  Manager:  Down  Hole  Instrumentation  on  that  date.  No 
options were granted to Mr Munyard in the prior year. The options expense shown is the value attributable to options granted in past 
years that have been spread over the vesting period. Refer Note 33 for further details.

Bonuses granted to Directors and Senior Managers

The  table  below  sets  out  the  bonuses  earned  by  Directors  and  Senior  Managers  in  the  current  year.  Bonuses  are  paid  on  the 
achievement  of  performance  criteria  specific  to  the  individual.  Where  performance  hurdles  are  not  met,  no  bonus  is  paid.  The 
performance  criteria  used  are  chosen  by  the  Remuneration  Committee  annually  and  are  linked  to  the  financial  performance  of  the 
company and hence shareholder value. Performance criteria typically revolve around areas of risk management, people development, 
systems improvement and EBITA performance. Performance criteria are reviewed by the Remuneration Committee against  budgeted 
outcomes before granting bonuses.

Bonus

% of possible 
bonus earned

% of possible 
bonus forfeited

% of compensation for the 
year consisting of 
performance based 
bonuses

B W Ridgeway

G E Weston

D J Loughlin

P A Evans

$

60,000

60,000

47,250

50,000

%

60%

100%

100%

100%

%

40%

0%

0%

0%

%

11%

13%

11%

12%

Value of options issued to Directors and Senior Managers

The following table discloses the value of options granted, exercised or lapsed during the year:

Options
Granted

Value at 
grant date

Options
Exercised
(i)

Value at 
exercise 
date

 Options 
Lapsed

Value at 
lapsing date

Total value 
of options 
granted,
exercised
and lapsed

Number of 
options
vested in the 
current year

Value of 
options
included in 
remunerati
on during 
the year(ii)

Percentage
of
remuneration
for the year 
that
consisted of 
options

$

$

$

$

Number

$

%

I F Burston

B W Ridgeway

-

-

-

-

G E Weston

209,667

810,000

D J Loughlin

-

P A Evans 

83,667

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

176,000

2,000,000

5,152

1,019,667

1,000,000

20,206

-

166,667

139,750

83,667

100,000

78,217

68%

1%

4%

31%

19%

(i)

(ii)

On  26  October  2008  Mr  G  Weston  exercised  500,000  options.  The  options  exercised  were  issued  as  part  of  Staff  Options 
Tranche 1 and are exercisable at $0.20 each. These options had a fair value of $1.62 each at the date of exercise. No amounts 
were paid by Mr G Weston when these options were granted. These options carry no performance criteria and are subject to a 
service period only. For more details on options held by Senior Managers refer to Note 29.  

The total value of options included in remuneration for the year is calculated in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 2
“Share  Based  Payments”. These  non-cash  numbers  include  a  portion  of  the  value  of  options  issued  in  prior  periods  that  are 
being expensed in the current period to recognise the progressive vesting of these options.

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Imdex 2008 Annual Report  |  41

Issuing

Entity

Class of option

Class of 

shares

Exercise

price of 

option

Issue date of 

Expiry date of 

Number of 

option

option

shares

issued

Staff Share 

Ordinary

20 cents

1 Aug 2004

31 Jul 2009

922,168

Staff Share 

Ordinary

35 cents

1 Feb 2006

31 Jan 2011

326,998

Staff Share 

Ordinary

100 cents

23 Feb 2007

22 Feb 2012

436,333

IMDEX LIMITED

and its controlled entities

Imdex 

Limited

Imdex 

Limited

Imdex 

Limited

Options

Options

Options

(h)

Principal Activities

products.

(i)

Review of Operations

(j)

Dividends

During the financial year the Group acquired three drilling fluids businesses and one down hole instrumentation business. The drilling 

fluids  businesses  acquired  were  Suay  Energy  Services  LLP,  Poly-Drill  Drilling  Systems  Ltd  and  Southernland  SA.  The  down  hole 

instrumentation business  acquired  was  System  Entwicklungs GmbH.  In addition the Surtron Technologies business was  disposed of. 

More details of these acquisitions and disposal are contained in notes 26 and 28 respectively.

Other than the above, there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group.

IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

Share options granted to Directors and Senior Managers

(ii)

Share options exercised during or since the end of the financial year

During or since the end of the financial year an aggregate of 700,000 options were granted to the following executives of the Group.
None of these options had vested at 30 June 2008. No options were issued to Directors in the current year. Options are issued for no 
consideration and none were forfeited. There is no policy in place limiting the risk of exposure to the securities in respect of the recipient 
of options.

Name

Number of 
options
granted

Applicable 
tranche

Fair
value at 
date of 
issue

Grant Date

Expiry 
Date

Terms

Issuing
entity

G E Weston

500,000

P A Evans

200,000

Staff Share 
Options
$3.00

Staff Share 
Options
$3.00

$0.42

28 Mar 08

27 Mar 13

$0.42

28 Mar 08

27 Mar 13

Exercisable in 
1/3 lots on the 
anniversary 
date of issue

Exercisable in 
1/3 lots on the 
anniversary 
date of issue

Imdex 
Limited

Number of 
ordinary 
shares
under
option

500,000

Imdex 
Limited

200,000

No options were exercised by Directors in the current year.

(g)

Share options

(i)

Share options on issue at the date of this report

Details of unissued shares or interests under option are:

Issuing
Entity

Class of option

Class of 
shares

Exercise
price of 
option

Issue date of 
option

Expiry date of 
option

Key terms 
of option

Number of 
shares under 
option

The  Group’s  principal  continuing  activities  during  the  course  of  the  financial  year  were  manufacturing  and  sale  of  a  range  of  drilling 

A  review  of  the  operations  for  the  financial  year together  with future  prospects  is  contained  in  the  Chairman’s Report,  the  Managing 

Director’s Review and the Financial Report.

Imdex 
Limited

Imdex 
Limited

Imdex 
Limited

Imdex 
Limited

Imdex 
Limited

Imdex 
Limited

Imdex 
Limited

Imdex 
Limited

Imdex 
Limited

Staff Share 
Options

Staff Share 
Options

Staff Share 
Options

Staff Share 
Options

Staff Share 
Options

Staff Share 
Options

Staff Share 
Options

Managing 
Director Options

Chairman’s
Options

Ordinary

300 cents

28 Mar 2008

27 Mar 2013

(aa)

4,815,000

Ordinary

180 cents

18 Oct 2007

17 Oct 2012

(aa)

500,000

A  fully  franked  interim  dividend  of 1.75 cents  per ordinary  share  was  paid on  25  March 2008 to  shareholders  registered on  7  March 

2008.  A  fully  franked  final  dividend  of  1.5 cents  per  ordinary  share  was  paid  on  2  November  2007 to  shareholders  registered  on  15

October 2007. In the prior year a fully franked interim dividend of 1 cent per ordinary share was paid on 26 March 2007 to shareholders 

registered on 13 March 2007. Since 30 June 2008 the Directors have declared a fully franked final dividend of 2.25 cents per ordinary 

share, the financial effect of which has not been reflected in the Financial Report.

Ordinary

180 cents

12 Jun 2007

11 Jun 2012

(aa)

625,000

(k)

Changes in State Of Affairs

Ordinary

100 cents

23 Feb 2007

22 Feb 2012

(aa)

3,513,667

Ordinary

75 cents

23 Feb 2007

22 Feb 2012

(aa)

700,000

Ordinary

35 cents

1 Feb 2006

31 Jan 2011

(aa)

1,792,872

Ordinary

20 cents

1 Aug 2004

31 Jul 2009

(aa)

1,168,333

Ordinary

30 cents

15 Sep 2005

14 Sep 2010

(bb)

2,000,000

Ordinary

75 cents

19 Oct 2006

18 Oct 2011

(bb)

1,000,000

(aa) exercisable one year after the date of issue, in one-third lots each year thereafter.

(bb) exercisable at any point from 2 years after date of issue until expiry.

The holders of these options do not have the right, by virtue of the option, to participate in any share issue or interest issue of the 
Company or of any other body corporate or registered scheme.

Imdex 2008 Annual Report  |  42

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IMDEX LIMITED

and its controlled entities

IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

Share options granted to Directors and Senior Managers

(ii)

Share options exercised during or since the end of the financial year

Issuing
Entity

Class of option

Class of 
shares

Exercise
price of 
option

Issue date of 
option

Expiry date of 
option

Number of 
shares
issued

Imdex 
Limited

Imdex 
Limited

Imdex 
Limited

Staff Share 
Options

Staff Share 
Options

Staff Share 
Options

Ordinary

20 cents

1 Aug 2004

31 Jul 2009

922,168

Ordinary

35 cents

1 Feb 2006

31 Jan 2011

326,998

Ordinary

100 cents

23 Feb 2007

22 Feb 2012

436,333

No options were exercised by Directors in the current year.

(h)

Principal Activities

The  Group’s  principal  continuing  activities  during  the  course  of  the  financial  year  were  manufacturing  and  sale  of  a  range  of  drilling 
products.

(i)

Review of Operations

A  review  of  the  operations  for  the  financial  year together  with future  prospects  is  contained  in  the  Chairman’s Report,  the  Managing 
Director’s Review and the Financial Report.

Issue date of 

Expiry date of 

option

option

Key terms 

of option

Number of 

shares under 

option

(j)

Dividends

Ordinary

300 cents

28 Mar 2008

27 Mar 2013

(aa)

4,815,000

Ordinary

180 cents

18 Oct 2007

17 Oct 2012

(aa)

500,000

A  fully  franked  interim  dividend  of 1.75 cents  per ordinary  share  was  paid on  25  March 2008 to  shareholders  registered on  7  March 
2008.  A  fully  franked  final  dividend  of  1.5 cents  per  ordinary  share  was  paid  on  2  November  2007 to  shareholders  registered  on  15
October 2007. In the prior year a fully franked interim dividend of 1 cent per ordinary share was paid on 26 March 2007 to shareholders 
registered on 13 March 2007. Since 30 June 2008 the Directors have declared a fully franked final dividend of 2.25 cents per ordinary 
share, the financial effect of which has not been reflected in the Financial Report.

Ordinary

180 cents

12 Jun 2007

11 Jun 2012

(aa)

625,000

(k)

Changes in State Of Affairs

During the financial year the Group acquired three drilling fluids businesses and one down hole instrumentation business. The drilling 
fluids  businesses  acquired  were  Suay  Energy  Services  LLP,  Poly-Drill  Drilling  Systems  Ltd  and  Southernland  SA.  The  down  hole 
instrumentation business  acquired  was  System  Entwicklungs GmbH. In addition the Surtron Technologies business was  disposed of. 
More details of these acquisitions and disposal are contained in notes 26 and 28 respectively.

Other than the above, there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group.

During or since the end of the financial year an aggregate of 700,000 options were granted to the following executives of the Group.

None of these options had vested at 30 June 2008. No options were issued to Directors in the current year. Options are issued for no 

consideration and none were forfeited. There is no policy in place limiting the risk of exposure to the securities in respect of the recipient 

of options.

Name

Number of 

Applicable 

Fair

Grant Date

Terms

Expiry 

Date

Issuing

entity

Number of 

ordinary 

options

granted

tranche

value at 

date of 

issue

G E Weston

500,000

Staff Share 

$0.42

28 Mar 08

27 Mar 13

P A Evans

200,000

Staff Share 

$0.42

28 Mar 08

27 Mar 13

Options

$3.00

Options

$3.00

shares

under

option

500,000

Imdex 

Limited

Imdex 

Limited

200,000

Exercisable in 

1/3 lots on the 

anniversary 

date of issue

Exercisable in 

1/3 lots on the 

anniversary 

date of issue

(g)

Share options

(i)

Share options on issue at the date of this report

Details of unissued shares or interests under option are:

Issuing

Entity

Class of option

Class of 

shares

Exercise

price of 

option

Imdex 

Limited

Imdex 

Limited

Imdex 

Limited

Imdex 

Limited

Imdex 

Limited

Imdex 

Limited

Imdex 

Limited

Imdex 

Limited

Imdex 

Limited

Staff Share 

Options

Staff Share 

Options

Staff Share 

Options

Staff Share 

Options

Staff Share 

Options

Staff Share 

Options

Staff Share 

Options

Director Options

Chairman’s

Options

Ordinary

100 cents

23 Feb 2007

22 Feb 2012

(aa)

3,513,667

Ordinary

75 cents

23 Feb 2007

22 Feb 2012

(aa)

700,000

Ordinary

35 cents

1 Feb 2006

31 Jan 2011

(aa)

1,792,872

Ordinary

20 cents

1 Aug 2004

31 Jul 2009

(aa)

1,168,333

Managing 

Ordinary

30 cents

15 Sep 2005

14 Sep 2010

(bb)

2,000,000

Ordinary

75 cents

19 Oct 2006

18 Oct 2011

(bb)

1,000,000

(aa) exercisable one year after the date of issue, in one-third lots each year thereafter.

(bb) exercisable at any point from 2 years after date of issue until expiry.

The holders of these options do not have the right, by virtue of the option, to participate in any share issue or interest issue of the 

Company or of any other body corporate or registered scheme.

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

(l)

Subsequent Events

On 1 July 2008, $500,000 cash was paid and 168,530 fully paid Imdex Limited ordinary shares were issued to acquire the remaining 
25% of the issued share capital of Suay Energy Services LLP. Refer note 26(d).

On  31  July  2008 Imdex  Limited  paid  the  next  deferred  settlement  instalment  of GBP 1,090,000 (A$2,271,000) due to  the  vendors  of 
Imdex Technology UK Limited (formerly Chardec Technology Limited).

Subsequent to year end the Directors declared a 2.25 cent per share fully franked dividend with an entitlement date of 17 October 2008
and a payment date of 31 October 2008. The effect of this dividend has not been reflected in this financial report.

(m)

Future Developments

Disclosure of information regarding likely developments in the operations of the Group in future financial years and the expected results 
of those operations is likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the Group. Accordingly, this information has not been disclosed in this 
report.

(n)

Environmental Regulations

The only entity in the Group that is subject to environmental regulations is Samchem Drilling Fluids and Chemicals (Pty) Ltd. They are 
required to comply with the South African National Water Act, Act No 36 of 1998 which requires the management of effluent discharge. 
This is controlled through an effluent pit system using an oil separator. No known environmental breaches have occurred in relation to 
the Group’s operations.

(o)

Non-audit services

Details of amounts paid or payable to the auditor for non-audit services provided during the year by the auditor are outlined in Note 6 to 
the Financial Report.

The Directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services, during the year, by the auditor (or by another person or firm on the 
auditor’s behalf) is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001.

The  Directors  are of  the  opinion that the services  as disclosed  in Note  6  to  the financial statements  do  not compromise the  external 
auditor’s independence, based on advice received from the Audit and Compliance Committee, for the following reasons:

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

All non-audit services have been reviewed and approved to ensure that they do not impact the integrity and objectivity of the 
auditor, and

None of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in Code of Conduct APES 
110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board, including 
reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in a management or decision-making capacity for the Company, acting as 
advocate for the Company or jointly sharing economic risks and rewards.

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and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

(p)

Auditor’s Independence Declaration

The auditor’s independence declaration is included on page 13 of the Annual Report.

(q)

Indemnification of Officers and Auditors

During the financial year, the Company paid a premium in respect of a contract insuring the Directors of the Company, the Company 
Secretary, and all Executive Officers of the Company and of any related body corporate against a liability incurred as such a Director, 
Secretary or Executive Officer to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001.  The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure of 
the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium.  

The  Company has  not  otherwise,  during or  since  the  end of  the financial year, except  to  the  extent  permitted  by law,  indemnified  or 
agreed to indemnify an officer or auditor of the Company or of any related body corporate against a liability incurred as such an officer 
or auditor.

(r)

Rounding Off of Amounts

The Company is a Company of the kind referred to in ASIC Class Order 98/0100, dated 10 July 1998, and in accordance with that Class 
Order amounts in the Directors’ report and the financial report are rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars.

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

On behalf of the Directors

Mr I F Burston

Chairman

Mr Ian Burston

Chairman

PERTH, Western Australia, 15 August 2008.

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

The Directors declare that:

(a)

(b)

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

in the Directors’ opinion, the attached financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with the Corporations Act  2001, 
including  compliance with accounting standards  and giving a  true  and fair  view  of  the  financial  position and performance  of  the 
Company and the Group; and

(c)

the Directors have been given the declarations required by s.295A of the Corporations Act 2001.

At the date of this declaration, the Company is within the class of companies affected by ASIC Class Order 98/1418. The nature of the 
deed of cross guarantee is such that each company which is party to the deed guarantees to each creditor payment in full of any debt in 
accordance with the deed of cross guarantee.

In the Directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company and the companies to which the ASIC Class Order 
applies, as detailed in note 25 to the financial statements will, as a group, be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are, 
or may become, subject by virtue of the deed of cross guarantee.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors made pursuant to s.295(5) for the Corporations Act 2001.

Dated at Perth, 15 August 2008.

Ian F Burston
Chairman

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

(a) ASX Governance Principles and ASX Recommendations

The  Australian  Stock  Exchange  Corporate  Governance  Council  sets  out  best  practice  recommendations,  including  corporate 
governance practices and suggested disclosures. ASX Listing Rule 4.10.3 requires companies to disclose the extent to which they have 
complied with the ASX recommendations and to give reasons for not following them. 

Unless  otherwise  indicated  the  best  practice  recommendations  of  the  ASX  Corporate  Governance  Council,  including  corporate 
governance practices and suggested disclosures, have been adopted by the Company for the full year ended 30 June 2008. In addition, 
the Company has a Corporate Governance section on its website: www.imdexlimited.com (under the “Investor” heading) which includes 
the relevant documentation suggested by the ASX Recommendations.

The extent to which Imdex has complied with the ASX Recommendations during the year ended 30 June 2008, and the main corporate 
governance practices in place are set out below.

(b) Principle 1: Lay solid foundation for management and oversight

The Board has implemented a Board Charter that formalises the functions and responsibilities of the Board.  The Charter is published 
on the Company’s website. 

(c) Principle 2: Structure the Board to add value

Imdex’s Board structure is consistent with the ASX Recommendations on Principle 2, with the exception that it does not have a separate 
nomination committee for the reasons detailed below.  

(i) Board Structure

The  Board  consists  of  a  Non  Executive  Chairman,  three  Non  Executive  Directors  and  one  Executive  Director. Of  the  five  Board 
members, four are considered independent.

In accordance with the Company’s  Constitution the minimum number of Directors  is three. There is no maximum  number, although it 
would be expected that the optimal number of Directors would be five or six.

The names of the Directors of the Company in office at the date of this Statement are set out in the Directors’ Report and further details 
concerning the skills, experience, expertise and term of office of each Director is set out in the Director’s Profiles in the first section of 
the Annual Report.

(ii) Board Independence

Directors are expected to bring independent judgement to the decision making of the Board.  To facilitate this, each Director has the 
right to seek independent legal advice at the Group’s expense with the prior approval of the Chairman, which may not be unreasonably 
withheld.

In assessing Director independence, materiality has been determined from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective.  An amount 
of over 5% of turnover is considered material.  Similarly, a transaction of any amount, or a relationship, is deemed material if knowledge 
of it impacts, or may impact, the Shareholders’ understanding of the Director’s performance.  The Board has conducted a review of each 
Director’s independence and reports as follows:

Director

Mr I F Burston, 
Non Executive Chairman

Mr B W Ridgeway, 
Managing Director

Mr R W Kelly, 
Non Executive Director

Mr K A Dundo, 
Non Executive Director

Mr M Lemmel,
Non Executive Director

Assessment

Existence of any matters contained in
ASX Recommendation 2.1 affecting Independence

Independent

Nil

Not Independent

Managing Director

Independent

Independent

Independent

Nil

Nil

Nil

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and its controlled entities

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

(iii) Board Nomination 

The Board does not have a separate nomination committee and, given the Company’s size, does not intend to form such a committee.  
However, the composition of the Board is determined using the following principles:

(cid:120)

(cid:120)
(cid:120)

The Board should comprise a majority of independent, Non Executive Directors with a broad range of experience, skills and 
expertise;
The Chairman of the Board should be an independent, Non Executive Director; and
The roles of the Chairman and the Managing Director should not be exercised by the same individual.

(iv) Procedure for the selection and appointment of new Directors to the Board

The Company has published on its website, procedures for the selection and appointment of new Directors to the Board. The Company 
also  has  terms  and  conditions  which  govern  the  appointment  of  Non  Executive  Directors.  These  are  subject  to  the  Company’s 
Constitution and the Corporations Act 2001, and cover: appointment, retirement, Corporate Governance, remuneration, Board meetings, 
and Board Committees.  

The Board does not impose on Directors an arbitrary time limit on their tenure. Under the Company’s Constitution and the ASX Listing 
Rules however, each Director must retire by rotation within a three year period following their appointment.  In such cases, the Director’s 
nomination for re-election should be based on performance and the needs of the Company.

(d) Principle 3: Promote ethical and responsible decision-making

(i) Code of Conduct

The  Company  has  developed  a  Code  of  Conduct  that  applies  to  all  employees,  officers  and  Directors  of  the  Company.  The  Code 
addresses matters  relevant  to  the  Company’s  legal  and  other  obligations  to  its  Shareholders  and covers:  the  way  in  which  we  must 
discharge our duties; compliance with laws; conflicts of interest; confidentiality; insider trading; the use of the Company’s resources and 
the environment, health and safety.

The Code is published on the Company’s website.

(ii) Share Trading Policy

The Board has developed a Share Trading Policy that restricts Directors and Senior Management to trading in the Company’s shares 
during the one month periods following the annual and half yearly results announcements and the Annual General Meeting.  

At all other times the Chairman must be approached, prior to trading, to determine whether trading at that particular time is appropriate.

The Policy also reminds other staff of the laws applying to insider trading and stipulates that employees must not engage in short term 
trading of Imdex’s shares.

Each  of  the  Directors  has  signed  an  agreement  requiring  them  to  provide  immediate  notification  to  the  Company  of  any  changes  in 
securities  held,  or  controlled,  by  the  Director.  The  Company  makes  an  immediate  notification  to  the  ASX  providing  details  of  any 
changes in a Director’s shareholding.

The Policy is published on the Company’s website.

(e) Principle 4: Safeguard integrity in financial reporting

(i) Statement by the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer

The Managing Director and the Chief Financial Officer have signed a declaration to the Board attesting to the fact that the 2008 Annual 
Financial Report presents a true and fair view, in all material respects, of the Company’s financial condition and operational results and 
are in accordance with relevant accounting standards.

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and its controlled entities

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

(ii) The Audit and Compliance Committee

The  Audit  and  Compliance  Committee  consists  of  three  independent  Non  Executive  Directors  and  operates  under  a  formal  charter 
approved by the Board.  The Charter is published on the Company’s website.

The Committee is chaired by an independent Chairperson who is not the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

The  role  of  the  Committee  is  to  advise  on  the  establishment  and  maintenance  of  a  framework  of  internal  control,  risk  management 
protocols, appropriate ethical standards for the management of the Company and to approve the annual internal audit plan. It also gives 
the Board assurance regarding the quality and reliability of financial information prepared for use by the Board in determining policies for 
inclusion in Financial Statements. 

The members of the Audit Committee during the year and at the date of this Statement were:

Mr K A Dundo (Chairman);
Mr I F Burston; and,
Mr R W Kelly. 

The experience and qualifications of each committee member is set out in the Directors’ Profiles in the first section of the Annual Report.  
The Company Secretary acts as secretary of this Committee.

The  Group  Risk  Manager,  external  auditors,  the  Managing  Director  and  the  Chief  Financial  Officer  are  invited  to  Audit  Committee 
meetings at the discretion of the Committee.  The Audit Committee met three times during the year as set out in the Directors’ Report.

(iii) External Auditors

The Board reviews the performance, skills, cost and other matters when assessing the appointment of external auditors. This review is 
generally undertaken at the completion of the preparation of the Annual Financial Report and involves discussions with the auditors and 
the  Group's  senior  management.  Information  concerning  the  selection  and  appointment  of  external  auditors  is  published  on  the 
Company’s website.

The  external  auditors  are  invited  to  attend  the  Annual  General  Meeting  of  the  Company  and  be  available  to  answer  questions  from 
Shareholders.

(iv) Internal Audit 

The Group has an independent internal audit function that reports directly to the Audit and Compliance Committee. The conduct  and 
independence of the internal audit function are governed by the Internal Audit Charter which is approved by the Audit and Compliance 
Committee. The annual work plan of the internal audit function is approved annually by the Audit and Compliance Committee.

(f) Principle 5: Make timely and balanced disclosure

(i) Continuous disclosure policies and procedures

The  Company  has  developed  procedures  to  ensure  that  it  complies  with the  disclosure  requirements  of  the ASX Listing  Rules.   The 
procedures are published on the Company’s website.

The procedures set out who is responsible for determining whether information is of a type or nature that requires disclosure, the Boards 
role in reviewing the information disclosed to ASX and the procedures for ensuring that the information is released to ASX.

All information disclosed to the ASX is published on the Company’s website as soon as practicable.

(g) Principle 6: Respect the rights of Shareholders

Shareholders Communications Strategy: The Board aims to ensure that Shareholders are informed of all major developments affecting 
the Group 's state of affairs. Information is communicated to Shareholders through:

(i) the Annual Report distributed to all Shareholders (unless a Shareholder has specifically requested not to receive the Report).  The 
Board ensures that the Annual Report includes relevant information about the operations of the Group during the year, changes in the 
state of affairs of the Group and details  of future developments, in addition to the other disclosures required by the Corporations Act 
2001;

(ii)  the  Half-Yearly  Report  which  contains  summarised  financial  information  and  a  review  of  the  operations  of  the  Group  during  the 
period.  Half-Year  Financial  Report  prepared  in  accordance  with  the  requirements  of  Accounting  Standards  and  the  Corporations  Act 
2001 are lodged with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission and the Australian Stock Exchange. The Half-Year Financial 
Report is sent to any Shareholder who requests them;

(iii) regular reports released through the ASX and the media;

(iv) proposed major changes in the Group, which may impact on share ownership rights are submitted to a vote of Shareholders; and

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and its controlled entities

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

(v) the Board encourages full participation by Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to ensure a high level of accountability and 
identification  with  the  Group's  strategy  and  goals.  Important  issues  are  presented  to  the  Shareholders  as  single  resolutions.    The 
Shareholders are responsible for voting on the re-appointment of Non Executive Directors.

Further information concerning the Company and the full text of the various announcements and reports referred to above are available 
on  the  Company’s  website:  www.imdexlimited.com.    Further  information  can  also  be  obtained  by  emailing  the  Company  at: 
imdex@imdexlimited.com  and  Shareholders  may  register  on  the  Company’s  website  to  receive  automatic  notification  of  ASX 
announcements.

The auditor is also invited to the Company’s Annual General Meetings and is available to answer Shareholders questions concerning 
the conduct of the audit.

The Company’s Shareholder Communications Strategy is published on the Company’s website.

(h) Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk

(i) Risk oversight and management policies

The Board has sought to minimise the business' risks by focusing on the Company's core business, making changes as outlined in the 
Chairman’s Report  and the  Managing Director’s Report.  The Board is  responsible  for  ensuring  that the Company’s  risk management 
systems are adequate and operating effectively.

The  Company  has  an  independent  internal  audit  function  that  operates  under  a  Charter  approved  by  the  Audit  and  Compliance 
Committee. One of the tasks of the internal audit function is to review and evaluate the Company’s and Group’s risk management and 
internal control processes on a continuous basis.

The risk management policy is published on the Company’s website.

(ii) Statement by the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer

The Managing Director and the Chief Financial Officer have signed a declaration to the Board attesting to the fact that the integrity of 
Financial  Reports  are  founded  on  a  sound  system  of  risk  management  and  internal  compliance  and  control  which  implements  the 
policies adopted by the Board, and that the system is operating efficiently and effectively in all material respects.

(i) Principle 8: Encourage enhanced performance

(i) Performance evaluation of the Board, its Committees, individual Directors and key executives

There is an informal process in place to enable the Chairman to discuss and evaluate with each Director their contribution to the Board 
and to enable that Director to comment on all facets of the operation of the Board. A formal performance evaluation of the Board was 
not conducted during the year.  

Given the Company’s size, the Board considers that this process is adequate and does not envisage forming a Nomination Committee 
to perform this function or to formalise the performance evaluation process.

All other Executives, and all staff of the Company, are subject to formal annual reviews of their performance as set out in the Directors’
Report.

The description of the process for performance evaluation is published on the Company’s website.

(j) Principle 9: Remunerate fairly and responsibly

(i) Company’s remuneration policies

Details on the remuneration of Directors and Executives are set out in Note 32. The Company’s remuneration policies are set out in the 
Remuneration Report contained in the Directors Report.

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and its controlled entities

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

(ii) Remuneration Committee

The Remuneration Committee consists of three Non Executive Directors and assists the Board in determining executive remuneration 
policy, determining the remuneration of Executive Directors and reviewing and approving the remuneration of senior management. 

The members of the Committee during the year and at the date of this Statement were:

Mr R W Kelly (Chairman);
Mr I F Burston; and,
Mr K A Dundo. 

The experience and qualifications of each committee member is set out in the Directors’ Profiles in the first section of the Annual Report.  

The Remuneration Committee Charter is published on the Company’s website.

(iii) Non Executive Director’s remuneration

The terms and conditions governing the remuneration of Non Executive Director’s are set out in their appointment letter.  

All  Non  Executive  Directors  are  remunerated  by  way  of  fixed  cash  fees.  Non  Executive  Directors  are  not  provided  with  retirement 
benefits  other than statutory superannuation. The maximum  total remuneration payable  to  Non Executive  Directors  was  approved  by 
Shareholders at the 2006 Annual General Meeting and is currently $500,000.

(k) Principle 10: Recognise the legitimate interests of stakeholders

(i) Code of Conduct

As set out in Principle 3 above, the Company has developed and published to its website a Code of Conduct.

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

Continuing operations
Revenue from sale of goods, rendering of services and 
operating lease rental 
Other revenue from operations
Total revenue

Other income

Raw materials and consumables used
Employee benefit expense
Depreciation expense
Amortisation expense
Finance costs
Other expenses
Profit before tax

Income tax expense
Profit from continuing operations

Profit from discontinued operations
Profit for the year

Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent
Minority interest

Earnings per share

Continuing operations:
Basic earnings per share (cents)
Diluted earnings per share (cents)

Continuing and discontinued operations:
Basic earnings per share (cents)
Diluted earnings per share (cents)

Consolidated

Company

 Year Ended       Year Ended       Year Ended       Year Ended     
 30 June 2008      30 June 2007     30 June 2008     30 June 2007    

Notes

 $’000

 $’000

 $’000    

 $’000

142,009
1,900
143,909

103,849
900
104,749

 -
3,338
3,338

369

1,597

27,474

(59,589)
(22,996)
(3,266)
(6,055)
(2,762)
(17,725)
31,885

(10,804)
21,081

10,921
32,002

(51,403)
(10,950)
(3,207)
(3,430)
(2,736)
(16,505)
18,115

(6,165)
11,950

1,568
13,518

 -
(5,720)
(198)
 -
(1,575)
(4,474)
18,845

(2,520)
16,325

 -
16,325

22,503
2,849
25,352

8,084

(7,202)
(3,646)
(2,269)
 -
(1,543)
(5,691)
13,085

(3,219)
9,866

 -
9,866

31,966
36

13,518
 -

16,325
 -

9,866
 -

11.22
10.79

17.04
16.38

7.72
7.09

8.74
8.00

4

4

4
4
4
4
4
4

5

28

20
20

20
20

The Income Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 JUNE 2008

Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Trade and Other Receivables
Inventories
Other Financial Assets
Other

Non Current Assets Classified as Held for Sale
Total Current Assets

Non Current Assets
Other Financial Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment
Goodwill
Other Intangible Assets
Other
Total Non Current Assets
Total Assets

Current Liabilities
Trade and Other Payables
Borrowings
Current Tax Payables
Provisions
Total Current Liabilities

Non Current Liabilities
Borrowings
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Provisions
Total Non Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Net Assets

Equity
Contributed Capital
Foreign Currency Translation Reserve
Employee Equity-Settled Benefits Reserve
Retained Profits/(Accumulated Losses)
Total Equity

Consolidated

Company

 30 June 2008     30 June 2007     30 June 2008     30 June 2007    

Notes

 $’000

 $’000

 $’000    

 $’000

30
7
8
9
10

11

9
12
13
14
10

15
16
5
17

16
5
17

18
19
19

13,276
32,079
21,716
13,237
1,200
81,508
4,500
86,008

 -
7,140
52,626
27,289
 -
87,055
173,063

16,522
15,703
8,792
972
41,989

19,849
5,024
558
25,431
67,420
105,643

64,883
(4,863)
2,573
43,050
105,643

15,271
27,806
13,839
11,556
224
68,696
4,500
73,196

 -
13,207
35,033
27,746
664
76,650
149,846

16,741
11,881
8,913
1,212
38,747

28,556
5,481
448
34,485
73,232
76,614

60,982
(2,137)
751
17,018
76,614

869
2,401
 -
13,237
20
16,527
4,500
21,027

71,022
522
 -
 -
 -
71,544
92,571

1,811
9,000
2,643
245
13,699

8,000
273
128
8,401
22,100
70,471

64,883
 -
2,573
3,015
70,471

962
10,213
2,085
11,556
49
24,865
4,500
29,365

43,959
4,886
 -
429
664
49,938
79,303

5,570
2,685
5,450
265
13,970

10,064
796
116
10,976
24,946
54,357

60,982
 -
751
(7,376)
54,357

The Balance Sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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IMDEX LIMITED

and its controlled entities

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

CONSOLIDATED

Notes

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

Fully Paid 

Mandatory

Ordinary 

Convertible

 Foreign 

Currency 

Shares

Capital

Translation 

Equity-

Settled

 Employee 

 Retained 

 Total 

Earnings    

Attributable to 

Reserve    

Benefits

Reserve    

Equity 

Holders of the 

Entity    

$'000

26,490

(494)

105

6,552

32,653

Balance at 1 July 2006

Exchange differences on 

translation of foreign operations 

after taxation

Net income recognised directly in 

equity

Profit for the period

Total recognised income and 

expense for the period

Dividend paid

Share based payments

Issue of equity securities for 

working capital

Issue of equity securities on 

conversion of debt

Issue of equity securities on 

purchase of entity

Share issue costs (net of tax)

Issue of shares under staff option 

plan

Deferred consideration - mandatory 

convertible capital

Balance at 30 June 2007

Exchange differences on 

translation of foreign operations 

after taxation

Net income recognised directly in 

equity

Profit for the period

Total recognised income and 

expense for the period

Dividend paid

Share based payments

Issue of shares as part 

consideration for the acquisition of 

Poly-Drill

Issue of shares as part 

consideration for the acquisition of 

Southernland

Tax effect of prior period share 

Issue of shares under staff option 

issue costs

plan

Balance at 30 June 2008

19

19

18

18

18

18

18

18

19

19

18

18

18

18

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

16,500

10,400

200

(510)

1,202

54,282

1,750

1,387

(113)

877

58,183

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

728

(82)

 -

751

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

2,025

(1,643)

(1,643)

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

(1,643)

(1,643)

13,518

13,518

(3,052)

728

16,500

10,400

200

(510)

1,120

6,700

76,614

(2,726)

(2,726)

31,966

31,966

(5,934)

2,025

1,750

1,387

(113)

13,518

13,518

(3,052)

17,018

31,966

31,966

(5,934)

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

6,700

6,700

(2,137)

(2,726)

(2,726)

The Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

6,700

(4,863)

43,050

(203)

2,573

674

105,643

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

Fully Paid 
Ordinary 
Shares

Mandatory
Convertible
Capital

 Foreign 
Currency 
Translation 
Reserve    

 Employee 
Equity-
Settled
Benefits
Reserve    

 Retained 
Earnings    

CONSOLIDATED

Notes

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

 Total 
Attributable to 
Equity 
Holders of the 
Entity    
$'000

(494)

105

6,552

32,653

Balance at 1 July 2006
Exchange differences on 
translation of foreign operations 
after taxation
Net income recognised directly in 
equity
Profit for the period
Total recognised income and 
expense for the period
Dividend paid
Share based payments
Issue of equity securities for 
working capital
Issue of equity securities on 
conversion of debt
Issue of equity securities on 
purchase of entity
Share issue costs (net of tax)
Issue of shares under staff option 
plan
Deferred consideration - mandatory 
convertible capital
Balance at 30 June 2007
Exchange differences on 
translation of foreign operations 
after taxation
Net income recognised directly in 
equity
Profit for the period
Total recognised income and 
expense for the period
Dividend paid
Share based payments
Issue of shares as part 
consideration for the acquisition of 
Poly-Drill
Issue of shares as part 
consideration for the acquisition of 
Southernland
Tax effect of prior period share 
issue costs
Issue of shares under staff option 
plan
Balance at 30 June 2008

19

19

18

18

18
18

18

18

19

19

18

18

18

18

26,490

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

16,500

10,400

200
(510)

1,202

 -
54,282

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

1,750

1,387

(113)

877
58,183

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

(1,643)

(1,643)
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

6,700
6,700

 -
(2,137)

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -

 -

 -

(2,726)

(2,726)
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
728

 -

 -

 -
 -

(82)

 -
751

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
2,025

 -

 -

 -

 -

(1,643)

 -
13,518

13,518
(3,052)
 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

 -
17,018

(1,643)
13,518

13,518
(3,052)
728

16,500

10,400

200
(510)

1,120

6,700
76,614

 -

(2,726)

 -
31,966

31,966
(5,934)
 -

 -

 -

 -

(2,726)
31,966

31,966
(5,934)
2,025

1,750

1,387

(113)

 -
6,700

 -
(4,863)

(203)
2,573

 -
43,050

674
105,643

The Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

Fully Paid 
Ordinary 
Shares

Mandatory
Convertible
Capital

 Foreign 
Currency 
Translation 
Reserve    

 Employee 
Equity-
Settled
Benefits
Reserve    

 Retained 
Earnings / 
(Accumulated 
Losses)    

COMPANY

Notes

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

 Total 
Attributable to 
Equity 
Holders of the 
Entity    
$'000

Balance at 1 July 2006
Profit for the period
Total recognised income and 
expense for the period
Dividend paid
Share based payments
Issue of equity securities for 
working capital
Issue of equity securities on 
conversion of debt
Issue of equity securities on 
purchase of entity
Share issue costs (net of tax)
Issue of shares under staff option 
plan
Deferred consideration - mandatory 
convertible capital
Balance at 30 June 2007
Profit for the period
Total recognised income and 
expense for the period
Dividend paid
Share based payments
Issue of shares as part 
consideration for the acquisition of 
Poly-Drill
Issue of shares as part 
consideration for the acquisition of 
Southernland
Tax effect of prior period share 
issue costs
Issue of shares under staff option 
plan
Balance at 30 June 2008

19

18

18

18
18

18

18

19

18

18

18

18

26,490
 -

 -
 -
 -

16,500

10,400

200
(510)

1,202

 -
54,282
 -

 -
 -
 -

1,750

1,387

(113)

877
58,183

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

6,700
6,700
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -

 -

 -

 -
6,700

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

105
 -

 -
 -
728

 -

 -

 -
(82)

 -

 -
751
 -

 -
 -
2,025

 -

 -

 -

(14,190)
9,866

9,866
(3,052)
 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

 -
(7,376)
16,325

16,325
(5,934)
 -

 -

 -

 -

(203)
2,573

 -
3,015

12,405
9,866

9,866
(3,052)
728

16,500

10,400

200
(592)

1,202

6,700
54,357
16,325

16,325
(5,934)
2,025

1,750

1,387

(113)

674
70,471

The Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities
IMDEX LIMITED
IMDEX LIMITED
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
and its controlled entities
and its controlled entities
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

Consolidated

Company

Notes

 Year Ended       Year Ended       Year Ended       Year Ended     
 30 June 2008     30 June 2007     30 June 2008  30 June 2007    

Consolidated

Consolidated
 $’000    

 $’000

Company

Company

 $’000    

 $’000

 Year Ended       Year Ended       Year Ended       Year Ended     
 Year Ended       Year Ended       Year Ended       Year Ended     
 30 June 2008     30 June 2007     30 June 2008  30 June 2007    
 30 June 2008     30 June 2007     30 June 2008  30 June 2007    

 $’000    

 $’000    

154,253
(126,292)
 -
154,253
154,253
 -
(126,292)
(126,292)
(2,342)
 -
 -
(15,362)
 -
 -
10,257
(2,342)
(2,342)
(15,362)
(15,362)
10,257
10,257

30(c)

30(c)

30(c)

Notes

Notes

14
26(f)
26(g)
14
14
26(h)
26(f)
26(f)
26(g)
26(g)
26(b)
26(h)
26(h)
26(c), (d)
26(e)
26(b)
26(b)
26(a)
26(c), (d)
26(c), (d)
28
26(e)
26(e)
26(a)
26(a)
28
28

Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Receipts from customers
Payments to suppliers and employees
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Intercompany management fees received
Receipts from customers
Receipts from customers
Intercompany dividend received
Payments to suppliers and employees
Payments to suppliers and employees
Interest and other costs of finance paid
Intercompany management fees received
Intercompany management fees received
Income tax paid
Intercompany dividend received
Intercompany dividend received
Net cash provided by / (used in) Operating Activities
Interest and other costs of finance paid
Interest and other costs of finance paid
Income tax paid
Income tax paid
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Net cash provided by / (used in) Operating Activities
Net cash provided by / (used in) Operating Activities
Interest and bill discounts received
Payment for property, plant and equipment
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Interest and bill discounts received
Interest and bill discounts received
Proceeds from Rashid Trading Establishment
Payment for property, plant and equipment
Payment for property, plant and equipment
Payment for development costs capitalised
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Payment for shares of Flexit net of cash acquired
Proceeds from Rashid Trading Establishment
Proceeds from Rashid Trading Establishment
Payment for shares of Reflex net of cash acquired
Payment for development costs capitalised
Payment for development costs capitalised
Payment for shares of Imdex Technology net of cash acquired
Payment for shares of Flexit net of cash acquired
Payment for shares of Flexit net of cash acquired
Payment for shares of Reflex net of cash acquired
Payment for shares of Reflex net of cash acquired
Payment for shares of Poly-Drill net of cash acquired
Payment for shares of Imdex Technology net of cash acquired
Payment for shares of Imdex Technology net of cash acquired
Payment for shares of Suay net of cash acquired
Payment for shares of Southernland net of cash acquired
Payment for shares of Poly-Drill net of cash acquired
Payment for shares of Poly-Drill net of cash acquired
Payment for shares of SEG net of cash acquired
Payment for shares of Suay net of cash acquired
Payment for shares of Suay net of cash acquired
Proceeds on the sale of Surtron net of cash disposed
Payment for shares of Southernland net of cash acquired
Payment for shares of Southernland net of cash acquired
Payment for the acquisition of patent
Payment for shares of SEG net of cash acquired
Payment for shares of SEG net of cash acquired
Amounts advanced to Sino Gas & Energy Ltd
Proceeds on the sale of Surtron net of cash disposed
Proceeds on the sale of Surtron net of cash disposed
Amounts repaid by Sino Gas & Energy Ltd
Payment for the acquisition of patent
Payment for the acquisition of patent
Net cash provided by / (used in) Investing Activities
Amounts advanced to Sino Gas & Energy Ltd
Amounts advanced to Sino Gas & Energy Ltd
Amounts repaid by Sino Gas & Energy Ltd
Amounts repaid by Sino Gas & Energy Ltd
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Net cash provided by / (used in) Investing Activities
Net cash provided by / (used in) Investing Activities
Advances from / (to) Controlled Entities
Proceeds from issue of equity securities
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Advances from / (to) Controlled Entities
Advances from / (to) Controlled Entities
Payment for share issue costs
Proceeds from issue of equity securities
Proceeds from issue of equity securities
Cash received on exercise of options
Payment for share issue costs
Payment for share issue costs
Dividend paid to equity holders of the parent
Cash received on exercise of options
Cash received on exercise of options
Hire purchase and lease payments
Dividend paid to equity holders of the parent
Dividend paid to equity holders of the parent
Payment for interest rate cap
Hire purchase and lease payments
Hire purchase and lease payments
Payment of convertible note interest
Payment for interest rate cap
Payment for interest rate cap
Proceeds from borrowings
Payment of convertible note interest
Payment of convertible note interest
Repayment of borrowings
Proceeds from borrowings
Proceeds from borrowings
Net cash provided by / (used in) Financing Activities
Repayment of borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Net cash provided by / (used in) Financing Activities
Net cash provided by / (used in) Financing Activities
Net Increase / (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 
Held
Net Increase / (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 
Held
Cash and Cash Equivalents At The Beginning Of The Financial 
Year
Cash and Cash Equivalents At The Beginning Of The Financial 
Cash and Cash Equivalents At The Beginning Of The Financial 
Effects of exchange rate changes on the balance of cash and 
Year
Year
cash equivalents held in foreign currencies
Effects of exchange rate changes on the balance of cash and 
Effects of exchange rate changes on the balance of cash and 
Cash and Cash Equivalents At The End Of The Financial 
cash equivalents held in foreign currencies
cash equivalents held in foreign currencies
Year
Cash and Cash Equivalents At The End Of The Financial 
Cash and Cash Equivalents At The End Of The Financial 
Year
Year
The Cash Flow Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Net Increase / (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 
Held

18
18

18
18

18
18

30(a)

30(a)

30(a)

30(a)

30(a)

30(a)

21

21

21

451
(4,803)
1,138
451
451
 -
(4,803)
(4,803)
 -
1,138
1,138
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
(5,088)
 -
 -
 -
 -
(899)
(5,088)
(5,088)
(246)
(1,446)
(899)
(899)
(13,853)
(246)
(246)
18,000
(1,446)
(1,446)
 -
(13,853)
(13,853)
 -
18,000
18,000
 -
 -
 -
(6,746)
 -
 -
 -
 -
(6,746)
(6,746)
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
674
 -
 -
(5,934)
674
674
(888)
(5,934)
(5,934)
(239)
(888)
(888)
(464)
(239)
(239)
12,000
(464)
(464)
(9,983)
12,000
12,000
(4,834)
(9,983)
(9,983)
(4,834)
(4,834)

15,271

15,271

(672)

(672)
(672)
13,276

(1,323)

(1,323)

13,276

13,276

(1,323)

15,271

The Cash Flow Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

The Cash Flow Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 $’000

 $’000

128,311
(105,170)
 -
128,311
128,311
 -
(105,170)
(105,170)
(1,490)
 -
 -
(5,392)
 -
 -
16,259
(1,490)
(1,490)
(5,392)
(5,392)
16,259
16,259

267
(5,733)
710
267
267
1,121
(5,733)
(5,733)
(429)
710
710
(10,274)
1,121
1,121
(15,194)
(429)
(429)
(6,352)
(10,274)
(10,274)
(15,194)
(15,194)
(352)
(6,352)
(6,352)
(306)
 -
(352)
(352)
 -
(306)
(306)
 -
 -
 -
(328)
 -
 -
(11,307)
 -
 -
200
(328)
(328)
(47,977)
(11,307)
(11,307)
200
200
(47,977)
(47,977)
 -
16,500
 -
 -
(729)
16,500
16,500
1,120
(729)
(729)
(3,052)
1,120
1,120
(1,801)
(3,052)
(3,052)
 -
(1,801)
(1,801)
 -
 -
 -
33,890
 -
 -
(5,700)
33,890
33,890
40,228
(5,700)
(5,700)
40,228
40,228

8,510

8,510

8,510

6,421

6,421

6,421

340

 $’000    

 $’000    

 -
(7,565)
4,665
 -
 -
3,378
(7,565)
(7,565)
(1,562)
4,665
4,665
(8,907)
3,378
3,378
(9,991)
(1,562)
(1,562)
(8,907)
(8,907)
(9,991)
(9,991)
212
(42)
 -
212
212
 -
(42)
(42)
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
(1,571)
 -
 -
(246)
(1,533)
(1,571)
(1,571)
 -
(246)
(246)
19,873
(1,533)
(1,533)
 -
 -
 -
 -
19,873
19,873
 -
 -
 -
16,693
 -
 -
 -
 -
16,693
16,693

(5,443)
 -
(5,443)
(5,443)
 -
 -
 -
674
 -
 -
(5,934)
674
674
(89)
(5,934)
(5,934)
(239)
(89)
(89)
(464)
(239)
(239)
12,000
(464)
(464)
(7,300)
12,000
12,000
(6,795)
(7,300)
(7,300)
(6,795)
(6,795)

(93)

 $’000

 $’000

18,124
(12,583)
1,363
3,000
(1,022)
(3,241)
5,641

18,124
18,124
(12,583)
(12,583)
1,363
1,363
3,000
3,000
(1,022)
(1,022)
(3,241)
(3,241)
5,641
5,641

217
(3,358)
2,886
217
217
1,121
(3,358)
(3,358)
(429)
2,886
2,886
 -
1,121
1,121
 -
(429)
(429)
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
(352)
 -
 -
(306)
 -
(352)
(352)
 -
(306)
(306)
 -
 -
 -
(328)
 -
 -
(11,307)
 -
 -
200
(328)
(328)
(11,656)
(11,307)
(11,307)
200
200
(11,656)
(11,656)

(20,444)
16,500
(20,444)
(20,444)
(729)
16,500
16,500
1,120
(729)
(729)
(3,052)
1,120
1,120
(721)
(3,052)
(3,052)
 -
(721)
(721)
 -
 -
 -
18,000
 -
 -
(5,700)
18,000
18,000
4,974
(5,700)
(5,700)
4,974
4,974

(1,041)

(93)

(93)

962

(1,041)

(1,041)

2,003

962

962

 -

2,003

2,003

 -

340
340
15,271

 -
 -
869

 -

 -
962

15,271

15,271

869

869

962

962

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Interpretation 10 ‘Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment’

Interpretation 10 ‘Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment’
AASB 2005-10 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards’; and

Changes in disclosures around financial instruments and the objectives, policies and processes for managing capital

Adoption of New and Revised Accounting Standards
Adoption of New and Revised Accounting Standards

IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities
IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

1
1
In the current year, the Group has adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting 
Standards Board (the AASB) that are relevant to its  operations and effective for the current annual  reporting period. The adoption of 
these  new  and revised Standards and Interpretations  has  resulted in  a  change to  the Company’s  and  the  Group’s  disclosures  in  the 
In the current year, the Group has adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting 
following areas:
Standards Board (the AASB) that are relevant to its  operations and effective for the current annual  reporting period. The adoption of 
these  new  and revised Standards and Interpretations  has  resulted in  a  change to  the Company’s  and  the  Group’s  disclosures  in  the 
(cid:120)
AASB 7 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’ and consequential amendments to other accounting standards resulting from 
following areas:
its issue;
AASB 7 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’ and consequential amendments to other accounting standards resulting from 
AASB 2005-10 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards’; and
its issue;

IMDEX LIMITED

and its controlled entities

IMDEX LIMITED

and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

1 Adoption of New and Revised Accounting Standards

1 Adoption of New and Revised Accounting Standards

Standards and Interpretations in issue but not yet effective

At the date of authorisation of the financial report, the following Standards and Interpretations were in issue but not yet effective:

Standards and Interpretations in issue but not yet effective

At the date of authorisation of the financial report, the following Standards and Interpretations were in issue but not yet effective:

Standard / Interpretation

Effective Date

AASB 101 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ (revised September 2007)

Standard / Interpretation

AASB 101 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ (revised September 2007)

AASB 8 ‘Operating Segments’ and consequential amendments to other 

accounting standards resulting from its issue

AASB 8 ‘Operating Segments’ and consequential amendments to other 

accounting standards resulting from its issue

AASB 123 ‘Borrowing Costs’ revised

AASB 123 ‘Borrowing Costs’ revised

Interpretation 12 ‘Service Concession Arrangements’

Interpretation 12 ‘Service Concession Arrangements’

Interpretation 13 ‘Customer Loyalty Programmes’

Interpretation 13 ‘Customer Loyalty Programmes’

Interpretation 14 ‘Limit on a defined benefit asset, Minimum Funding 

Requirements and their Interaction’

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

Effective Date

on or after 1 January 2009

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

on or after 1 January 2009

on or after 1 January 2009

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

on or after 1 January 2009

on or after 1 January 2009

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

on or after 1 January 2009

on or after 1 January 2008

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

on or after 1 January 2008

on or after 1 July 2008

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

on or after 1 July 2008

on or after 1 January 2008

Interpretation 14 ‘Limit on a defined benefit asset, Minimum Funding 

AASB 2008-1 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standard – Share-based 

Requirements and their Interaction’

Payments: Vesting Conditions and Cancellations’

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

on or after 1 January 2008

on or after 1 January 2009

AASB 2008-1 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standard – Share-based 

AASB 2008-2 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Puttable 

Payments: Vesting Conditions and Cancellations’

Financial Instruments and Obligations arising on Liquidation’

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

on or after 1 January 2009

on or after 1 January 2009

AASB 2008-2 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Puttable 

AASB 2008-3 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from 

Financial Instruments and Obligations arising on Liquidation’

AASB 3 and AASB 127’

AASB 2008-3 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from 

AASB 3 and AASB 127’

IFRS 3 ‘Business Combinations’

IFRS 3 ‘Business Combinations’

IAS 27 ‘Separate and Consolidated Financial Statements’

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

on or after 1 January 2009

on or after 1 July 2009

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

on or after 1 July 2009

on or after 1 July 2009

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

on or after 1 July 2009

on or after 1 July 2009

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

IAS 27 ‘Separate and Consolidated Financial Statements’

The application of AASB 8, AASB 123, IFRS 3, IAS 27, AASB 101, AASB 2008-1 and AASB 2008-3 are not expected to have a material 

on or after 1 July 2009

effect on any of the amounts recognised in the financial statements, but may change the disclosures presently made in relation to the 

Company’s  and  the  Group’s  assets,  liabilities  and  segments. The  circumstances  addressed  by  Interpretations  12,  13,  14  and  AASB 

The application of AASB 8, AASB 123, IFRS 3, IAS 27, AASB 101, AASB 2008-1 and AASB 2008-3 are not expected to have a material 

2008-2 do not have application to the business of the Company or Group. These Standards and Interpretations will be first applied in the 

effect on any of the amounts recognised in the financial statements, but may change the disclosures presently made in relation to the 

financial report of the Group that relates to the annual reporting period beginning after the effective date of each pronouncement.

Company’s  and  the  Group’s  assets,  liabilities  and  segments. The  circumstances  addressed  by  Interpretations  12,  13,  14  and  AASB 

2008-2 do not have application to the business of the Company or Group. These Standards and Interpretations will be first applied in the 

The initial application of the expected issue of an Australian equivalent accounting standard to the following standard is not expected to 

financial report of the Group that relates to the annual reporting period beginning after the effective date of each pronouncement.

have a material impact on the financial report of the Group and the Company:

The initial application of the expected issue of an Australian equivalent accounting standard to the following standard is not expected to 

have a material impact on the financial report of the Group and the Company:

Expected Standard / Interpretation

Effective Date

Improvements to IFRS’s (2008)

Expected Standard / Interpretation

Improvements to IFRS’s (2008)

Amendments to IFRS 1 ‘First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting 

Standards’ and IAS 27 ‘Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements – Cost 

of Investment in a subsidiary, Jointly Controlled Entity or Associate’

Amendments to IFRS 1 ‘First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting 

Standards’ and IAS 27 ‘Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements – Cost 

of Investment in a subsidiary, Jointly Controlled Entity or Associate’

IFRIC 15 ‘Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate’

IFRIC 15 ‘Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate’

IFRIC 16 ‘Hedges of a Net Investment in a Foreign Operation’

IFRIC 16 ‘Hedges of a Net Investment in a Foreign Operation’

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

Effective Date

on or after 1 January 2009

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

on or after 1 January 2009

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

on or after 1 January 2009

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

on or after 1 January 2009

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

on or after 1 January 2009

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

on or after 1 January 2009

on or after 1 October 2008

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 

on or after 1 October 2008

The Australian Accounting Standards Board first released AASB 7 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards’ in August 2005. 
Changes in disclosures around financial instruments and the objectives, policies and processes for managing capital
AASB 7 was represented in October 2007 to take into account amendments made to this standard by other standards since its original 
issue in August 2005. Changes made to this standard expand the  disclosures required in relation to the Company’s and the Group’s 
The Australian Accounting Standards Board first released AASB 7 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards’ in August 2005. 
financial instruments and the objectives, policies and processes for managing capital.
AASB 7 was represented in October 2007 to take into account amendments made to this standard by other standards since its original 
issue in August 2005. Changes made to this standard expand the  disclosures required in relation to the Company’s and the Group’s 
The Australian Accounting Standards Board released AASB 2005-10 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards’ in September 
financial instruments and the objectives, policies and processes for managing capital.
2005. These amendments arise from the release in August 2005 of AASB 7 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’.
The Australian Accounting Standards Board released AASB 2005-10 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards’ in September 
The changes introduced by AASB 7 and AASB 2005-10 are applied by the Company and the Group with effect from the beginning of 
2005. These amendments arise from the release in August 2005 of AASB 7 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’.
the comparative reporting period presented in this financial report (i.e. with effect from 1 July 2006). The application of this represented 
standard only affects disclosures made and has no impact on the financial results presented in these financial statements.
The changes introduced by AASB 7 and AASB 2005-10 are applied by the Company and the Group with effect from the beginning of 
the comparative reporting period presented in this financial report (i.e. with effect from 1 July 2006). The application of this represented 
standard only affects disclosures made and has no impact on the financial results presented in these financial statements.
Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment

The Australian Accounting Standards Board released Interpretation 10 ‘Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment’ in September 2006. 
Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment
This interpretation clarifies the period end accounting treatment of impairment losses that were recognised in interim periods.
The Australian Accounting Standards Board released Interpretation 10 ‘Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment’ in September 2006. 
Interpretation 10 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 November 2006. The adoption of this Interpretation 
This interpretation clarifies the period end accounting treatment of impairment losses that were recognised in interim periods.
has had no impact on these financial statements.
Interpretation 10 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 November 2006. The adoption of this Interpretation 
has had no impact on these financial statements.

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IMDEX LIMITED

and its controlled entities

IMDEX LIMITED

and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

its issue;

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

1

Adoption of New and Revised Accounting Standards

1

In the current year, the Group has adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting 

Adoption of New and Revised Accounting Standards

Standards Board (the AASB) that are relevant to its  operations and effective for the current annual  reporting period. The adoption of 

these  new  and revised Standards and Interpretations  has  resulted in  a  change to  the Company’s  and  the  Group’s  disclosures  in  the 

In the current year, the Group has adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting 

following areas:

Standards Board (the AASB) that are relevant to its  operations and effective for the current annual  reporting period. The adoption of 

these  new  and revised Standards and Interpretations  has  resulted in  a  change to  the Company’s  and  the  Group’s  disclosures  in  the 

AASB 7 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’ and consequential amendments to other accounting standards resulting from 

following areas:

AASB 7 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’ and consequential amendments to other accounting standards resulting from 

AASB 2005-10 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards’; and

its issue;

Interpretation 10 ‘Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment’

AASB 2005-10 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards’; and

Changes in disclosures around financial instruments and the objectives, policies and processes for managing capital

Interpretation 10 ‘Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment’

The Australian Accounting Standards Board first released AASB 7 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards’ in August 2005. 

Changes in disclosures around financial instruments and the objectives, policies and processes for managing capital

AASB 7 was represented in October 2007 to take into account amendments made to this standard by other standards since its original 

issue in August 2005. Changes made to this standard expand the  disclosures required in relation to the Company’s and the Group’s 

The Australian Accounting Standards Board first released AASB 7 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards’ in August 2005. 

financial instruments and the objectives, policies and processes for managing capital.

AASB 7 was represented in October 2007 to take into account amendments made to this standard by other standards since its original 

issue in August 2005. Changes made to this standard expand the  disclosures required in relation to the Company’s and the Group’s 

The Australian Accounting Standards Board released AASB 2005-10 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards’ in September 

financial instruments and the objectives, policies and processes for managing capital.

2005. These amendments arise from the release in August 2005 of AASB 7 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’.

The Australian Accounting Standards Board released AASB 2005-10 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards’ in September 

The changes introduced by AASB 7 and AASB 2005-10 are applied by the Company and the Group with effect from the beginning of 

2005. These amendments arise from the release in August 2005 of AASB 7 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’.

the comparative reporting period presented in this financial report (i.e. with effect from 1 July 2006). The application of this represented 

standard only affects disclosures made and has no impact on the financial results presented in these financial statements.

The changes introduced by AASB 7 and AASB 2005-10 are applied by the Company and the Group with effect from the beginning of 

the comparative reporting period presented in this financial report (i.e. with effect from 1 July 2006). The application of this represented 

standard only affects disclosures made and has no impact on the financial results presented in these financial statements.

Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment

The Australian Accounting Standards Board released Interpretation 10 ‘Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment’ in September 2006. 

Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment

This interpretation clarifies the period end accounting treatment of impairment losses that were recognised in interim periods.

The Australian Accounting Standards Board released Interpretation 10 ‘Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment’ in September 2006. 

Interpretation 10 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 November 2006. The adoption of this Interpretation 

This interpretation clarifies the period end accounting treatment of impairment losses that were recognised in interim periods.

has had no impact on these financial statements.

has had no impact on these financial statements.

Interpretation 10 is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 November 2006. The adoption of this Interpretation 

IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities
IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

1 Adoption of New and Revised Accounting Standards
1 Adoption of New and Revised Accounting Standards

Standards and Interpretations in issue but not yet effective

At the date of authorisation of the financial report, the following Standards and Interpretations were in issue but not yet effective:
Standards and Interpretations in issue but not yet effective

At the date of authorisation of the financial report, the following Standards and Interpretations were in issue but not yet effective:

Standard / Interpretation

Effective Date

AASB 101 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ (revised September 2007)

Standard / Interpretation

AASB 101 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ (revised September 2007)
AASB 8 ‘Operating Segments’ and consequential amendments to other 
accounting standards resulting from its issue
AASB 8 ‘Operating Segments’ and consequential amendments to other 
accounting standards resulting from its issue
AASB 123 ‘Borrowing Costs’ revised

AASB 123 ‘Borrowing Costs’ revised
Interpretation 12 ‘Service Concession Arrangements’

Interpretation 12 ‘Service Concession Arrangements’
Interpretation 13 ‘Customer Loyalty Programmes’

Interpretation 13 ‘Customer Loyalty Programmes’
Interpretation 14 ‘Limit on a defined benefit asset, Minimum Funding 
Requirements and their Interaction’
Interpretation 14 ‘Limit on a defined benefit asset, Minimum Funding 
AASB 2008-1 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standard – Share-based 
Requirements and their Interaction’
Payments: Vesting Conditions and Cancellations’
AASB 2008-1 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standard – Share-based 
AASB 2008-2 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Puttable 
Payments: Vesting Conditions and Cancellations’
Financial Instruments and Obligations arising on Liquidation’
AASB 2008-2 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Puttable 
AASB 2008-3 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from 
Financial Instruments and Obligations arising on Liquidation’
AASB 3 and AASB 127’
AASB 2008-3 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from 
AASB 3 and AASB 127’
IFRS 3 ‘Business Combinations’

IFRS 3 ‘Business Combinations’
IAS 27 ‘Separate and Consolidated Financial Statements’

Effective Date

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 January 2009
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 January 2009
on or after 1 January 2009
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 January 2009
on or after 1 January 2009
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 January 2009
on or after 1 January 2008
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 January 2008
on or after 1 July 2008
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 July 2008
on or after 1 January 2008
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 January 2008
on or after 1 January 2009
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 January 2009
on or after 1 January 2009
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 January 2009
on or after 1 July 2009
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 July 2009
on or after 1 July 2009
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 July 2009
on or after 1 July 2009
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 July 2009

IAS 27 ‘Separate and Consolidated Financial Statements’

The application of AASB 8, AASB 123, IFRS 3, IAS 27, AASB 101, AASB 2008-1 and AASB 2008-3 are not expected to have a material 
effect on any of the amounts recognised in the financial statements, but may change the disclosures presently made in relation to the 
Company’s  and  the  Group’s  assets,  liabilities  and  segments. The  circumstances  addressed  by  Interpretations  12,  13,  14  and  AASB 
The application of AASB 8, AASB 123, IFRS 3, IAS 27, AASB 101, AASB 2008-1 and AASB 2008-3 are not expected to have a material 
2008-2 do not have application to the business of the Company or Group. These Standards and Interpretations will be first applied in the 
effect on any of the amounts recognised in the financial statements, but may change the disclosures presently made in relation to the 
financial report of the Group that relates to the annual reporting period beginning after the effective date of each pronouncement.
Company’s  and  the  Group’s  assets,  liabilities  and  segments. The  circumstances  addressed  by  Interpretations  12,  13,  14  and  AASB 
2008-2 do not have application to the business of the Company or Group. These Standards and Interpretations will be first applied in the 
The initial application of the expected issue of an Australian equivalent accounting standard to the following standard is not expected to 
financial report of the Group that relates to the annual reporting period beginning after the effective date of each pronouncement.
have a material impact on the financial report of the Group and the Company:
The initial application of the expected issue of an Australian equivalent accounting standard to the following standard is not expected to 
have a material impact on the financial report of the Group and the Company:

Expected Standard / Interpretation

Effective Date

Improvements to IFRS’s (2008)

Expected Standard / Interpretation

Improvements to IFRS’s (2008)
Amendments to IFRS 1 ‘First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting 
Standards’ and IAS 27 ‘Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements – Cost 
of Investment in a subsidiary, Jointly Controlled Entity or Associate’
Amendments to IFRS 1 ‘First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting 
Standards’ and IAS 27 ‘Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements – Cost 
of Investment in a subsidiary, Jointly Controlled Entity or Associate’
IFRIC 15 ‘Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate’

IFRIC 15 ‘Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate’
IFRIC 16 ‘Hedges of a Net Investment in a Foreign Operation’

IFRIC 16 ‘Hedges of a Net Investment in a Foreign Operation’

Effective Date

Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 January 2009
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 January 2009
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 January 2009
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 January 2009
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 January 2009
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 January 2009
on or after 1 October 2008
Effective for annual reporting periods beginning 
on or after 1 October 2008

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and 
Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations  and  complies  with  other  requirements  of  the  law.  Accounting  Standards  include Australian 
equivalents  to  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (‘A-IFRS’). Compliance  with  the  A-IFRS  ensures  that  the  consolidated 
financial statements and notes of the Company and the Group comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’). 

The financial report includes the separate financial statements of the Company and the consolidated financial statements of the Group.

The financial statements were authorised for issue by the directors on 15 August 2008.

(a)

Basis of preparation

The  Financial  Report  has  been  prepared  on  the  basis  of  historical  cost  except  for  the  revaluation  of  certain  non-current  assets  and 
financial instruments. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. All amounts are presented in 
Australian dollars, unless otherwise noted.

The Company is a company of the kind referred to in ASIC Class Order 98/0100, dated 10 July 1998, and in accordance with that Class 
Order amounts in the financial report are rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

Accounting policies are selected and applied in a manner which ensures that the resulting financial information satisfies the concepts of 
relevance and reliability, thereby ensuring that the substance of the underlying transactions or other events is reported.

The following significant accounting policies have been adopted in the preparation and presentation of the Financial Report:

(b)

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash  on hand, cash in banks and investments  in money market instruments, net of outstanding 
bank overdrafts.  Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities in the balance sheet.

(c)

Goods and services tax

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except:

(i)

(ii)

where  the  amount  of  GST  incurred  is  not  recoverable  from  the  taxation  authority,  it  is  recognised  as  part  of  the  cost  of 
acquisition of an asset or as part of an item of expense; or

for receivables and payables which are recognised inclusive of GST.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables. Cash flows 
are  included  in  the  cash  flow  statement  on  a  gross  basis.  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 operating cash flows.

(d)

Goodwill

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

For the purpose of impairment testing goodwill is allocated to each of the Group’s cash-generating units (CGU’s), or groups of CGU’s, 
expected to benefit from the synergies of the business combination. CGU’s (or groups of CGU’s) to which goodwill has been allocated 
are tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that goodwill might be impaired.

If  the  recoverable  amount  of  the  CGU  (or  group  of  CGU’s)  is  less  than  the  carrying  amount  of  the  CGU  (or  groups  of  CGU’s),  the 
impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the CGU (or groups of CGU’s) and then to 
the other assets of the CGU (or groups of CGU’s) pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the CGU (or groups of 
CGU’s).  An  impairment  loss  recognised  for  goodwill  is  recognised  immediately  in  profit  or  loss  and  is  not  reversed  in  a  subsequent 
period

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

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IMDEX LIMITED

and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and 

Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations  and  complies  with  other  requirements  of  the  law.  Accounting  Standards  include Australian 

equivalents  to  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (‘A-IFRS’). Compliance  with  the  A-IFRS  ensures  that  the  consolidated 

financial statements and notes of the Company and the Group comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’). 

The financial report includes the separate financial statements of the Company and the consolidated financial statements of the Group.

The financial statements were authorised for issue by the directors on 15 August 2008.

(a)

Basis of preparation

The  Financial  Report  has  been  prepared  on  the  basis  of  historical  cost  except  for  the  revaluation  of  certain  non-current  assets  and 

financial instruments. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets. All amounts are presented in 

Australian dollars, unless otherwise noted.

The Company is a company of the kind referred to in ASIC Class Order 98/0100, dated 10 July 1998, and in accordance with that Class 

Order amounts in the financial report are rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

Accounting policies are selected and applied in a manner which ensures that the resulting financial information satisfies the concepts of 

relevance and reliability, thereby ensuring that the substance of the underlying transactions or other events is reported.

The following significant accounting policies have been adopted in the preparation and presentation of the Financial Report:

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash  on hand, cash in banks and investments  in money market instruments, net of outstanding 

bank overdrafts.  Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities in the balance sheet.

(b)

Cash and cash equivalents

(c)

Goods and services tax

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except:

where  the  amount  of  GST  incurred  is  not  recoverable  from  the  taxation  authority,  it  is  recognised  as  part  of  the  cost  of 

(i)

(ii)

acquisition of an asset or as part of an item of expense; or

for receivables and payables which are recognised inclusive of GST.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables. Cash flows 

are  included  in  the  cash  flow  statement  on  a  gross  basis.  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 operating cash flows.

(d)

Goodwill

Goodwill acquired in a business combination is initially measured at its cost, being the excess of the cost of the business combination 

over  the  acquirer’s  interest  in  the  net  fair  value  of  the  identifiable  assets,  liabilities  and  contingent  liabilities  recognised.  Goodwill  is 

subsequently measured at its cost less any impairment losses.

For the purpose of impairment testing goodwill is allocated to each of the Group’s cash-generating units (CGU’s), or groups of CGU’s, 

expected to benefit from the synergies of the business combination. CGU’s (or groups of CGU’s) to which goodwill has been allocated 

are tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that goodwill might be impaired.

If  the  recoverable  amount  of  the  CGU  (or  group  of  CGU’s)  is  less  than  the  carrying  amount  of  the  CGU  (or  groups  of  CGU’s),  the 

impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the CGU (or groups of CGU’s) and then to 

the other assets of the CGU (or groups of CGU’s) pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the CGU (or groups of 

CGU’s).  An  impairment  loss  recognised  for  goodwill  is  recognised  immediately  in  profit  or  loss  and  is  not  reversed  in  a  subsequent 

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

period

disposal of the operation.

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(e)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Inventories

Inventories  are  valued  at  the  lower  of  cost  and  net  realisable  value.    Costs,  including  an  appropriate  portion  of  fixed  and  variable 
overhead expenses, are assigned to inventory on hand by the method most appropriate to each particular class of inventory, with the 
majority being valued on a first in first out basis. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of 
completion and costs necessary to make the sale.

(f)

Property, plant and equipment

Plant and equipment, leasehold improvements and equipment under finance lease are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and 
impairment. Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the item.  In the event that settlement of all or part 
of the purchase consideration is deferred, cost is determined by discounting the amounts payable in the future to their present value as 
at the date of acquisition. 

Depreciation  is  calculated  on  a  straight  line  basis  in  order  to  write  off  the  net  cost of  each  asset  over  its  expected  useful  life  to  its 
estimated residual value. Leasehold improvements and assets held under finance lease are depreciated over the period of the lease or 
estimated  useful  life,  whichever  is  the  shorter,  using  the  straight  line  method.  The  estimated  useful  lives,  residual  values  and 
depreciation method is reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period, with the effect of any changes recognised on a prospective 
basis.

The gain or loss arising on disposal of retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between 
the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in profit or loss.

The annual depreciation rates used for each class of assets are as follows:

Plant and equipment: 

10% to 40%

Equipment rented to third parties: 

10% to 40%

Equipment under finance lease: 

13% to 22.5%

(g)

Share-based payments

Equity-settled share-based payments with employees and others providing similar services are measured at the fair value of the equity 
instrument at the grant date. Fair value is measured by the use of the Black-Scholes Model. The expected life used in the model has 
been  adjusted,  based  on  management’s  best  estimate,  for  the  effects  of  non-transferability,  exercise  restrictions,  and  behavioural 
considerations. Further details on how the fair value of equity-settled share-based transactions has been determined can be found in 
note 33. 

The  fair  value  determined  at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments  is expensed on a  straight-line basis  over the 
vesting period, based on the Group’s estimate of shares that will eventually vest.

At each reporting date, the Group revises its estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest. The impact of the revision 
of the original estimates, if any, is recognised in profit or loss over the remaining vesting period, with a corresponding adjustment to the 
employee equity-settled benefits reserve. 

(h)

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities controlled by the Company (its 
subsidiaries) (referred to as ‘the Group’ in these financial statements). Control is achieved where the Company has the power to govern 
the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated income statement from the effective 
date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate.

Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with those 
used by other members of the Group.

All intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated in full on consolidation. 

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

IMDEX LIMITED

and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

2

(i)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Business combinations

Acquisitions  of  subsidiaries  and  businesses  are  accounted  for  using  the  purchase  method.  The  cost  of  the  business  combination  is 
measured  as  the  aggregate  of  the  fair  values  (at  the  date  of  exchange)  of  assets  given,  liabilities  incurred  or  assumed,  and  equity 
instruments issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree, plus any costs directly attributable to the business combination. 
The acquiree’s  identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that meet the conditions for recognition under AASB 3 ‘Business
Combinations’  are  recognised  at  their  fair  values  at  the  acquisition  date,  except  for  non-current  assets  (or  disposal  groups)  that  are 
classified  as  held  for  sale  in  accordance  with  AASB  5  ‘Non-current  Assets  Held  for  Sale  and  Discontinued  Operations’,  which  are 
recognised and measured at fair value less costs to sell. 

Goodwill arising on acquisition is recognised as an asset and initially measured at cost,  being the excess of the cost of the business 
combination over the  Group’s  interest  in the  net fair  value of  the  identifiable  assets,  liabilities  and contingent  liabilities  recognised. If, 
after  reassessment,  the  Group’s  interest  in  the  net  fair  value  of  the  acquiree’s  identifiable  assets,  liabilities  and  contingent  liabilities 
exceeds the cost of the business combination, the excess is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

The interest of minority shareholders in the acquiree is initially measured at the minority’s proportion of the net fair value of the assets, 
liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised.

(j)

Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs are expensed as incurred.  

(k)

Foreign currency

The individual financial statements of each group entity are presented in the currency of the primary economic environment in which the 
entity operates (its functional currency). For the purpose of the consolidated financial statements, the results and financial position of 
each  entity  are  expressed  in  Australian  dollars,  which  is  the  functional  currency  of  the  Group,  and  the  presentation  currency  for  the 
consolidated financial statements.

In  preparing  the  financial  statements  of  the  individual  entities,  transactions  in  currencies  other  than  the  entity’s  functional  currency 
(foreign  currencies)  are  recorded  at  the  rates  of  exchange  prevailing  on  the  dates  of  the  transactions.  At  each  balance  sheet  date, 
monetary  items  denominated  in  foreign  currencies  are  retranslated  at  the  rates  prevailing  at  the  balance  sheet  date.  Non-monetary 
items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the date when the fair 
value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

Exchange  differences  are recognised in  profit  or  loss  in  the  period in  which  they arise  except  for  exchange differences on  monetary 
items receivable from or payable to a foreign operation for which settlement is neither planned or likely to occur, which form part of the 
net investment in a foreign operation, and which are recognised in the foreign currency translation reserve and recognised in profit or 
loss on disposal of the net investment.

On  consolidation,  the  assets  and  liabilities  of  the  Group’s  foreign  operations  (including  comparatives)  are  translated  into  Australian 
dollars at exchange rates prevailing on the balance sheet date. Income and expense items (including comparatives) are translated at 
the  average  exchanges  rates  for  the  period,  unless  exchange  rates  fluctuated  significantly  during  that  period,  in  which  case  the 
exchange rates at the dates of the transactions are used. Exchange differences arising, if any, are classified as equity and transferred to 
the Group’s translation reserve. Such exchange differences are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which the foreign operation is 
disposed.

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity on or after the date of transition to A-IFRS are treated 
as  assets  and  liabilities  of  the  foreign  entity  and  translated  at  exchange  rates  prevailing  at  the  reporting  date.  Goodwill  arising  on 
acquisitions before the date of transition to A-IFRS is treated as an Australian dollar denominated asset.

(l)

Derivative financial instruments

The  Group  enters  into  derivative  financial  instruments  to  manage  its  exposure  to  interest  rate  risk.  This  risk  is  primarily  managed 
through  the  use  of  an  interest  rate  cap.  Further  details  of  derivative  financial  instruments  are  disclosed  in  note  31  to  the  financial 
statements.

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their 
fair value at each reporting date. The resulting gain or loss is recognised in the profit or loss immediately. The Group has not designated 
any financial instruments as being hedge accounted.

(i)

Embedded derivatives

Derivatives  embedded  in  other  financial  instruments  or  other  host  contracts  are treated  as  separate  derivatives  when  their  risks  and 
characteristics are not closely related to those of host contracts and the host contracts are not measured at fair value with changes in 
fair value recognised in profit or loss.

2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

(m)

Financial assets

Investments are recognised and derecognised on trade date where purchase or sale of an investment is under a contract whose terms 

require delivery of the investment within the timeframe established by the market concerned, and are initially measured at fair value, net 

of transaction costs except for those financial assets classified as ‘at fair value through the profit or loss’ which are initially measured at 

fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition, investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost. 

Other financial assets are classified into the following specified categories: financial assets ‘at fair value through profit or loss’, ‘held-to-

maturity’  investments,  ‘available-for-sale’  financial  assets,  and  ‘loans  and  receivables’.  The  classification  depends  on  the nature  and 

purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.

(i)

Effective interest method

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and of allocating interest income over the 

relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of 

the financial asset, or, where appropriate, a shorter period. 

Income is recognised on an effective interest rate basis for debt instruments other than those financial assets ‘at fair value through profit 

or loss’.

(ii)

Held-to-maturity investments

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

Bills of exchange and debentures with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity dates where the Group has the positive intent 

and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity investments. Held-to-maturity investments are recorded at amortised cost 

using the effective interest method less impairment, with revenue recognised on an effective yield basis.

(iii)

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss where the financial asset:

Has been acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the near future;

Is a part of an identified portfolio of financial instruments that the Group manages together and has a recent actual pattern 

of short-term profit-taking; or

Is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are stated at fair value, with any resultant gain or loss recognised in profit or loss. The 

net gain or loss recognised in profit or loss incorporates any dividend or interest earned on the financial asset. 

(iv)

Available-for-sale financial assets

Available-for-sale  assets  are  stated  at  fair  value. Gains  and  losses  arising  from  changes in  fair  value  are  recognised  directly  in  the 

investments revaluation reserve with the exception of impairment losses, interest calculated using the effective interest rate method and 

foreign exchange gains and losses on monetary assets which are recognised directly in profit or loss. Where the investment is disposed 

of or is determined to be impaired, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in the investments revaluation reserve is included 

in profit or loss for the period.

The fair value of available-for-sale monetary assets held in a foreign currency is determined in that foreign currency and translated at 

the spot rate at reporting date. The change in fair value attributable to translation differences that results from a change in amortised 

cost of the asset is recognised in profit or loss, and other changes are recognised in equity.

(v)

Loans and receivables

(vi)

Impairment of financial assets

Trade receivables, loans, and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are 

classified  as ‘loans and receivables’.  Loans  and receivables  are measured at  amortised cost  using the effective  interest  rate method 

less impairment. Interest is recognised by applying the effective interest rate.

Financial assets other than those at fair value through profit or loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each balance sheet 

date.  Financial  assets  are impaired  where  there is  objective  evidence that,  as  a  result of  one or more  events  that  occurred  after  the 

initial  recognition  of  the  financial  asset,  the  estimated  future  cash  flows  of  the  investment  have  been  impacted.  For  financial  assets 

carried at amortised cost, the amount of the impairment is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of 

estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate.

The carrying value of the financial asset is  reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets  with the exception of trade 

receivables where the carrying value is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When a trade receivable is uncollectible, it is 

written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against the allowance 

account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognised in profit or loss.

With the exception of available-for-sale equity instruments, if, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and 

the  decrease  can  be  related  objectively  to  an  event  occurring  after  the  impairment  was  recognised,  the  previously  recognised 

impairment  loss  is  reversed  through  profit  or  loss  to  the  extent  the  carrying  amount  of  the  investment  at  the  date  the  impairment  is 

reversed does not exceed what the amortised cost would have been had the impairment not been recognised.

In  respect  of  available-for-sale  instruments,  any  subsequent  increase  in  fair  value  after  an  impairment  loss  is  recognised  directly  in 

equity.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

2

(i)

Business combinations

Acquisitions  of  subsidiaries  and  businesses  are  accounted  for  using  the  purchase  method.  The  cost  of  the  business  combination  is 

measured  as  the  aggregate  of  the  fair  values  (at  the  date  of  exchange)  of  assets  given,  liabilities  incurred  or  assumed,  and  equity 

instruments issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree, plus any costs directly attributable to the business combination. 

The acquiree’s  identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that meet the conditions for recognition under AASB 3 ‘Business

Combinations’  are  recognised  at  their  fair  values  at  the  acquisition  date,  except  for  non-current  assets  (or  disposal  groups)  that  are 

classified  as  held  for  sale  in  accordance  with  AASB  5  ‘Non-current  Assets  Held  for  Sale  and  Discontinued  Operations’,  which  are 

recognised and measured at fair value less costs to sell. 

Goodwill arising on acquisition is recognised as an asset and initially measured at cost,  being the excess of the cost of the business 

combination over the  Group’s  interest  in the  net fair  value of  the  identifiable  assets,  liabilities  and contingent  liabilities  recognised. If, 

after  reassessment,  the  Group’s  interest  in  the  net  fair  value  of  the  acquiree’s  identifiable  assets,  liabilities  and  contingent  liabilities 

exceeds the cost of the business combination, the excess is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

The interest of minority shareholders in the acquiree is initially measured at the minority’s proportion of the net fair value of the assets, 

liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised.

(j)

Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs are expensed as incurred.  

(k)

Foreign currency

The individual financial statements of each group entity are presented in the currency of the primary economic environment in which the 

entity operates (its functional currency). For the purpose of the consolidated financial statements, the results and financial position of 

each  entity  are  expressed  in  Australian  dollars,  which  is  the  functional  currency  of  the  Group,  and  the  presentation  currency  for  the 

consolidated financial statements.

In  preparing  the  financial  statements  of  the  individual  entities,  transactions  in  currencies  other  than  the  entity’s  functional  currency 

(foreign  currencies)  are  recorded  at  the  rates  of  exchange  prevailing  on  the  dates  of  the  transactions.  At  each  balance  sheet  date, 

monetary  items  denominated  in  foreign  currencies  are  retranslated  at  the  rates  prevailing  at  the  balance  sheet  date.  Non-monetary 

items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the date when the fair 

value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

Exchange  differences  are recognised in  profit  or  loss  in  the  period in  which  they arise  except  for  exchange differences on  monetary 

items receivable from or payable to a foreign operation for which settlement is neither planned or likely to occur, which form part of the 

net investment in a foreign operation, and which are recognised in the foreign currency translation reserve and recognised in profit or 

loss on disposal of the net investment.

On  consolidation,  the  assets  and  liabilities  of  the  Group’s  foreign  operations  (including  comparatives)  are  translated  into  Australian 

dollars at exchange rates prevailing on the balance sheet date. Income and expense items (including comparatives) are translated at 

the  average  exchanges  rates  for  the  period,  unless  exchange  rates  fluctuated  significantly  during  that  period,  in  which  case  the 

exchange rates at the dates of the transactions are used. Exchange differences arising, if any, are classified as equity and transferred to 

the Group’s translation reserve. Such exchange differences are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which the foreign operation is 

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity on or after the date of transition to A-IFRS are treated 

as  assets  and  liabilities  of  the  foreign  entity  and  translated  at  exchange  rates  prevailing  at  the  reporting  date.  Goodwill  arising  on 

acquisitions before the date of transition to A-IFRS is treated as an Australian dollar denominated asset.

(l)

Derivative financial instruments

The  Group  enters  into  derivative  financial  instruments  to  manage  its  exposure  to  interest  rate  risk.  This  risk  is  primarily  managed 

through  the  use  of  an  interest  rate  cap.  Further  details  of  derivative  financial  instruments  are  disclosed  in  note  31  to  the  financial 

disposed.

statements.

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their 

fair value at each reporting date. The resulting gain or loss is recognised in the profit or loss immediately. The Group has not designated 

any financial instruments as being hedge accounted.

(i)

Embedded derivatives

Derivatives  embedded  in  other  financial  instruments  or  other  host  contracts  are treated  as  separate  derivatives  when  their  risks  and 

characteristics are not closely related to those of host contracts and the host contracts are not measured at fair value with changes in 

fair value recognised in profit or loss.

2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

(m)

Financial assets

Investments are recognised and derecognised on trade date where purchase or sale of an investment is under a contract whose terms 
require delivery of the investment within the timeframe established by the market concerned, and are initially measured at fair value, net 
of transaction costs except for those financial assets classified as ‘at fair value through the profit or loss’ which are initially measured at 
fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition, investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost. 

Other financial assets are classified into the following specified categories: financial assets ‘at fair value through profit or loss’, ‘held-to-
maturity’  investments,  ‘available-for-sale’  financial  assets,  and  ‘loans  and  receivables’.  The  classification  depends  on  the nature  and 
purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.

(i)

Effective interest method

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and of allocating interest income over the 
relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of 
the financial asset, or, where appropriate, a shorter period. 

Income is recognised on an effective interest rate basis for debt instruments other than those financial assets ‘at fair value through profit 
or loss’.

(ii)

Held-to-maturity investments

Bills of exchange and debentures with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity dates where the Group has the positive intent 
and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity investments. Held-to-maturity investments are recorded at amortised cost 
using the effective interest method less impairment, with revenue recognised on an effective yield basis.

(iii)

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss where the financial asset:

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

Has been acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the near future;

Is a part of an identified portfolio of financial instruments that the Group manages together and has a recent actual pattern 
of short-term profit-taking; or

Is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are stated at fair value, with any resultant gain or loss recognised in profit or loss. The 
net gain or loss recognised in profit or loss incorporates any dividend or interest earned on the financial asset. 

(iv)

Available-for-sale financial assets

Available-for-sale  assets  are  stated  at  fair  value. Gains  and  losses  arising  from  changes in  fair  value  are  recognised  directly  in  the 
investments revaluation reserve with the exception of impairment losses, interest calculated using the effective interest rate method and 
foreign exchange gains and losses on monetary assets which are recognised directly in profit or loss. Where the investment is disposed 
of or is determined to be impaired, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in the investments revaluation reserve is included 
in profit or loss for the period.

The fair value of available-for-sale monetary assets held in a foreign currency is determined in that foreign currency and translated at 
the spot rate at reporting date. The change in fair value attributable to translation differences that results from a change in amortised 
cost of the asset is recognised in profit or loss, and other changes are recognised in equity.

(v)

Loans and receivables

Trade receivables, loans, and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are 
classified  as ‘loans and receivables’.  Loans  and receivables  are measured at  amortised cost  using the effective  interest  rate method 
less impairment. Interest is recognised by applying the effective interest rate.

(vi)

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets other than those at fair value through profit or loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each balance sheet 
date.  Financial  assets  are impaired  where  there is  objective  evidence that,  as  a  result of  one or more  events  that  occurred  after  the 
initial  recognition  of  the  financial  asset,  the  estimated  future  cash  flows  of  the  investment  have  been  impacted.  For  financial  assets 
carried at amortised cost, the amount of the impairment is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of 
estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate.

The carrying value of the financial asset is  reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets  with the exception of trade 
receivables where the carrying value is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When a trade receivable is uncollectible, it is 
written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against the allowance 
account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognised in profit or loss.

With the exception of available-for-sale equity instruments, if, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and 
the  decrease  can  be  related  objectively  to  an  event  occurring  after  the  impairment  was  recognised,  the  previously  recognised 
impairment  loss  is  reversed  through  profit  or  loss  to  the  extent  the  carrying  amount  of  the  investment  at  the  date  the  impairment  is 
reversed does not exceed what the amortised cost would have been had the impairment not been recognised.

In  respect  of  available-for-sale  instruments,  any  subsequent  increase  in  fair  value  after  an  impairment  loss  is  recognised  directly  in 
equity.

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(m)

(vi)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Financial assets (continued)

Derecognition of financial assets

The Group derecognises  a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or it transfers the 
financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity. If the Group neither transfers nor 
retains  substantially  all  the  risks  and  rewards  of  ownership  and  continues  to  control  the  transferred  asset,  the  Group  recognises  its 
retained interest in the asset and an associated liability for amounts it may have to pay. If the Group retains substantially all the risk and 
rewards  of  ownership  of  a  transferred  financial  asset,  the  Group  continues  to  recognise  the  financial  asset  and  also  recognises  a 
collateralised borrowing for the proceeds received.

(n)

(i)

Financial instruments issued by the Company

Debt and equity instruments

Debt  and  equity  instruments  are  classified  as  either  liabilities  or  as  equity  in  accordance  with  the  substance  of  the  contractual 
arrangement. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its 
liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Group are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.

(ii)

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are classified as either financial liabilities ‘at fair value through profit or loss’ or other financial liabilities.

(iii)

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are stated at fair value, with any resultant gain or loss recognised in profit or loss. 
The net gain or loss recognised through profit or loss incorporates any interest paid on the financial liability. 

A financial liability is held for trading if:

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

it has been incurred principally for the purpose of repurchasing in the near future; or 

it is a part of an identified portfolio of financial instruments that the Group manages together and has a recent actual pattern 
of short-term profit-taking; or

it is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument.

A  financial  liability  other  than  a  financial  liability  held  for  trading  is  designated  as  ‘at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss’  upon  initial 
recognition if:

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

such designation eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise; 
or

the  financial  liability  forms  part  of  a  group  of  financial  assets  or  financial  liabilities  or  both,  which  is  managed  and  its 
performance evaluated  on  a  fair value basis,  in  accordance  with the Group’s  documented  risk management or  investment 
strategy, and information about the grouping is provided internally or on that basis; or

it forms part of a contract containing one or more embedded derivatives, and AASB139 ‘Financial Instruments: Recognition 
and Measurement’ permits the entire combined contract (asset or liability) to be designated as ‘at fair value through profit or 
loss’.

(iv)

Other financial liabilities

Other financial liabilities, including borrowings, are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs.

Other financial liabilities  are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest  rate method, with interest  expense 
recognised on an effective yield basis. 

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest income over 
the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments through the expected 
life of the financial liability, or, where appropriate, a shorter period.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

2

(o)

(i)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Intangible assets

Intangible assets acquired in a business combination

All intangible assets acquired in a business combination are identified and recognised separately from goodwill where they satisfy the 
definition of an intangible asset and their value can be measured reliably. Identifiable intangible assets comprise intellectual property, 
technology, contracts, customers, development costs and trade marks. These are recorded at cost less accumulated amortisation and 
impairment. Amortisation is charged on a straight line basis over their estimated useful lives. The estimated useful life and amortisation 
method is reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period.

Estimated useful lives are as follows:

Intellectual property

Technology

Contracts

Customers

Trade Marks and Brand Names 

indefinite

5-10 years

5 years

5-6 years

5-6 years

Intellectual property recognised by the Company has an indefinite useful life and is  not amortised. Each period, the useful life of this 
asset is reviewed to determine whether events and circumstances continue to support an indefinite useful life assessment for the asset. 
Such assets are tested for impairment in accordance with the policy stated in note 2(t).

(ii)

Research and development costs

Expenditure  on  research  activities  is  recognised  as  an  expense  in  the  period  in  which  it  is  incurred.  Where  no  internally-generated 
intangible asset can be recognised, development expenditure is recognised as an expense in the period as incurred. An intangible asset 
arising  from  development  (or from  the  development  phase  of  an  internal project)  is  recognised  if,  and  only if,  all  of  the  following  are 
demonstrated:

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale;

the intention to complete the intangible asset and use or sell it;

the ability to use or sell the intangible asset;

how the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits;

the  availability  of  adequate  technical,  financial  and  other  resources  to  complete  the  development  and  to  use  or  sell  the 
intangible asset; and

the ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the intangible asset during its development.

Capitalised development costs are stated at cost less  accumulated amortisation and impairment,  and are amortised on a straight-line 
basis over their useful life of 5 years, commencing on commercialisation of the underlying projects.

(p)

(i)

Taxation

Current tax

Current tax is calculated by reference to the amount of income taxes payable or recoverable in respect of the taxable profit or tax loss 
for the period.  It is calculated using tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by reporting date.  Current 
tax for current and prior periods is recognised as a liability (or asset) to the extent that it is unpaid (or refundable).

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

2

(p)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Taxation (continued)

(ii)

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Temporary differences are differences between the tax base of 
an asset or liability and its carrying amount in the balance sheet. The tax base of an asset or liability is  the amount attributed to that 
asset or liability for tax purposes.

In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences.  Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent 
that it is probable that sufficient taxable amounts will be available against which deductible temporary differences or unused tax losses 
and tax offsets can be utilised.  However, deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary differences giving rise to 
them  arise  from  the  initial  recognition  of  assets  and  liabilities  (other  than  as  a  result  of  a  business  combination)  that  affects  neither 
taxable income nor accounting profit. Furthermore, a deferred tax liability is not recognised in relation to taxable temporary differences 
arising from goodwill.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, branches, associates and 
joint ventures except where the Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the temporary 
differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences associated with 
these investments and interests are only recognised to the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits against 
which to utilise the benefits of the temporary differences and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period(s) when the asset and liability 
giving  rise  to  them  are  realised  or  settled,  based  on  tax  rates  (and  tax  laws)  that  have  been  enacted  or  substantively  enacted  by 
reporting date.  The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner 
in  which  the  Group  expects,  at  the  reporting  date,  to  recover  or  settle  the  carrying  amount  of  its  assets  and  liabilities. Deferred  tax 
assets and liabilities are offset when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Company/Group intends 
to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

(iii)

Current and deferred tax for the period

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

(iv)

Tax consolidation

The Company and all its  wholly-owned Australian resident entities are part of a tax-consolidated group under Australian taxation law. 
Imdex  Limited  is  the  head  entity  in  the  tax-consolidated  group.  Tax  expense/income,  deferred  tax  liabilities  and  deferred  tax  assets 
arising from temporary differences in the members of the tax-consolidated group are recognised in the separate financial statements of 
the members of the tax-consolidated group using the ‘separate taxpayer within group’ approach by reference to the carrying amounts in 
the separate financial statements of each entity and the tax values applying under tax consolidation. Current tax liabilities and assets 
and  deferred  tax  assets  arising  from  unused  tax  losses  and  relevant  tax  credits  of  the  members  of  the  tax-consolidated  group  are 
recognised by the Company (as head entity in the tax-consolidated group). Due to the existence of a tax funding arrangement between 
the entities in the tax-consolidated group, amounts are recognised as payable to or receivable by the Company and each member of the 
group  in  relation  to  the  tax  contribution  amounts  paid  or  payable  between  the  parent  entity  and  the  other  members  of  the  tax-
consolidated group in accordance with the arrangement. Further information about the tax funding arrangement is detailed in note 5 to 
the financial statements. Where the tax contribution amount recognised by each member of the tax-consolidated group for a particular 
period is different to the aggregate of the current tax liability or asset and any deferred tax asset arising from unused tax losses and tax 
credit in respect of that period, the difference is recognised as a contribution from (or distribution to) equity participants.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

2

(q)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Leased assets

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

(i)

Group as Lessor

Rental income from operating leases is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease.

(ii)

Group as Lessee

Assets  held  under  finance  leases  are  initially  recognised  at their  fair  value  or,  if  lower,  at  amounts  equal  to  the  present  value  of the 
minimum  lease  payments,  each  determined  at  the  inception  of  the  lease.  The  corresponding  liability  to  the  lessor  is  included  in  the 
balance sheet as a finance lease obligation.

Lease  payments  are apportioned  between  finance  charges  and reduction  of  the  lease  obligation so  as  to  achieve a  constant  rate  of 
interest  on  the  remaining  balance  of  the  liability.  Finance  charges  are  charged  directly  against  income,  unless  they  are  directly 
attributable to qualifying assets, in which case they are capitalised in accordance with the Group’s general policy on borrowing costs.

Finance leased assets are amortised on a straight line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset.

Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term, except where another systematic 
basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

(iii)

Lease incentives

In  the  event  that  lease  incentives  are  received  to  enter  into  operating  leases,  such  incentives  are  recognised  as  a  liability.  The 
aggregate  benefits  of  incentives  are  recognised  as  a  reduction  of  rental  expense  on  a  straight-line  basis,  except  where  another 
systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

(r)

Revenue

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.

(i)

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all the following conditions are satisfied:

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

the Group has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownerships of the goods;

the  Group retains  neither continuing managerial  involvement  to  the degree  usually  associated  with ownership  nor effective 
control over the goods sold;

the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;

it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity; and

the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

(ii)

Rendering of services

Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract.

(iii)

Royalties

Royalty revenue is recognised on an accrual basis in accordance with the substance of the relevant agreement.

(iv)

Dividend and interest revenue

Dividend  revenue  from  investments  is  recognised  when  the  shareholders  right  to  receive  payment  has  been  established.  Interest 
revenue is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principle outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the 
rate  that  exactly  discounts  estimated  future  cash  receipts  through  the  expected  life  of  the  financial  asset  to  that  asset’s  net  carrying 
amount.

(v)

Operating lease income

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

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

2

(s)

(i)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Employee benefits

Provisions

Provision is made for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave, long service leave, and sick leave 
when it is probable that settlement will be required and they are capable of being measured reliably.

Provisions made in respect of employee benefits expected to be settled within 12 months, are measured at their nominal values using 
the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement.

Provisions made in respect of employee benefits which are not expected to be settled within 12 months are measured as the present 
value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made by the Group in respect of services provided by employees up to reporting date.

(ii)

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution superannuation plans are expensed when incurred.

(t)

Impairment of other tangible and intangible assets

At each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any 
indication  that  those  assets  have  suffered  an  impairment  loss.  If  any  such  indication  exists,  the  recoverable  amount  of  the  asset  is 
estimated  in  order  to  determine  the  extent  of  the  impairment  loss  (if  any).  Where  the  asset  does  not  generate  cash  flows  that  are 
independent  from  other  assets, the Group estimates the  recoverable amount  of the cash-generating unit  to which  the  asset  belongs. 
Where  a  reasonable  and  consistent  basis  of  allocation  can  be  identified,  corporate  assets  are  also  allocated  to  individual  cash-
generating units, or otherwise they are allocated to the smallest group of cash-generating units for which a reasonable and consistent 
allocation basis can be identified.

Intangible  assets  with  indefinite  useful  lives  and  intangible  assets  not  yet  available  for  use  are  tested  for  impairment  annually  and 
whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.

Recoverable amount is the higher 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 the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. If the recoverable amount 
of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating 
unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised 
estimate of its recoverable amount, but only to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that 
would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of 
an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately.

(u)

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive), as a result of a past event, it is probable that 
the Group will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. 

The  amount  recognised  as  a  provision  is  the  best  estimate  of  the  consideration  required  to  settle  the  present  obligation  at  reporting 
date,  taking  into  account  the  risks  and  uncertainties  surrounding  the  obligation.  Where  a  provision  is  measured  using  the  cashflows 
estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cashflows.

When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, the receivable 
is  recognised  as  an  asset  if  it  is  virtually  certain  that  recovery  will  be  received  and  the  amount  of  the  receivable  can  be  measured 
reliably.

(v)

Non-current assets held for sale

Non-current  assets  (and  disposal  groups)  classified  as  held  for  sale  are  measured,  with  certain  exceptions,  at  the  lower  of  carrying 
amount and fair value less costs to sell.

Non-current assets  and disposal groups are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a 
sale  transaction  rather  than  through  continuing  use.  This  condition  is  regarded  as  met  only  when  the  asset  (or  disposal  group)  is 
available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual or customary for such a sale and the sale is 
highly  probable.  The  sale  of  the  asset  (or  disposal  group)  must  be  expected  to  be  completed  within  one  year  from  the  date  of 
classification, except in the circumstances where sale is delayed by events or circumstances outside the Group’s control and the Group 
remains committed to a sale. 

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

2

(s)

(i)

Employee benefits

Provisions

Provision is made for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave, long service leave, and sick leave 

when it is probable that settlement will be required and they are capable of being measured reliably.

Provisions made in respect of employee benefits expected to be settled within 12 months, are measured at their nominal values using 

the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement.

Provisions made in respect of employee benefits which are not expected to be settled within 12 months are measured as the present 

value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made by the Group in respect of services provided by employees up to reporting date.

(ii)

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution superannuation plans are expensed when incurred.

(t)

Impairment of other tangible and intangible assets

At each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any 

indication  that  those  assets  have  suffered  an  impairment  loss.  If  any  such  indication  exists,  the  recoverable  amount  of  the  asset  is 

estimated  in  order  to  determine  the  extent  of  the  impairment  loss  (if  any).  Where  the  asset  does  not  generate  cash  flows  that  are 

independent  from  other  assets, the Group estimates the  recoverable amount  of the cash-generating unit  to which  the  asset  belongs. 

Where  a  reasonable  and  consistent  basis  of  allocation  can  be  identified,  corporate  assets  are  also  allocated  to  individual  cash-

generating units, or otherwise they are allocated to the smallest group of cash-generating units for which a reasonable and consistent 

allocation basis can be identified.

Intangible  assets  with  indefinite  useful  lives  and  intangible  assets  not  yet  available  for  use  are  tested  for  impairment  annually  and 

whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.

Recoverable amount is the higher 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 the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. If the recoverable amount 

of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating 

unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised 

estimate of its recoverable amount, but only to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that 

would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of 

an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately.

(u)

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive), as a result of a past event, it is probable that 

the Group will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. 

The  amount  recognised  as  a  provision  is  the  best  estimate  of  the  consideration  required  to  settle  the  present  obligation  at  reporting 

date,  taking  into  account  the  risks  and  uncertainties  surrounding  the  obligation.  Where  a  provision  is  measured  using  the  cashflows 

estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cashflows.

When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, the receivable 

is  recognised  as  an  asset  if  it  is  virtually  certain  that  recovery  will  be  received  and  the  amount  of  the  receivable  can  be  measured 

reliably.

(v)

Non-current assets held for sale

amount and fair value less costs to sell.

Non-current  assets  (and  disposal  groups)  classified  as  held  for  sale  are  measured,  with  certain  exceptions,  at  the  lower  of  carrying 

Non-current assets  and disposal groups are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a 

sale  transaction  rather  than  through  continuing  use.  This  condition  is  regarded  as  met  only  when  the  asset  (or  disposal  group)  is 

available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual or customary for such a sale and the sale is 

highly  probable.  The  sale  of  the  asset  (or  disposal  group)  must  be  expected  to  be  completed  within  one  year  from  the  date  of 

classification, except in the circumstances where sale is delayed by events or circumstances outside the Group’s control and the Group 

remains committed to a sale. 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

3

Critical Accounting Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty

IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

In  the  application  of  the  Group’s  accounting  policies,  which  are  described  in  note  2,  management  is  required  to  make  judgements, 
estimates  and  assumptions  about  carrying  values  of  assets  and  liabilities  that  are  not  readily  apparent  from  other  sources.  The 
estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable 
under the circumstance, the results of which form the basis of making the judgements. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

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

Critical judgements in applying the entity’s accounting policies

Management have not made any significant critical judgements in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies.

Key sources of estimation uncertainty

The following are the key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the balance sheet date, 
that  have a  significant  risk  of causing  a material  adjustment  to  the carrying amounts  of  assets  and liabilities  within the  next  financial 
year:

Value of Shares

Note 11 describes the investment held in Sino Gas & Energy Ltd (SGE). Australian Accounting Standards require this investment to be 
held at the lower of carrying value and fair value less costs to sell. In making the assessment of which value is the lower, the Directors 
have  had  to  make  estimates  of  the  fair  value  of  this  investment  and  the  expected  costs  to  sell.  The  Directors  have  estimated  this 
investment to have a fair value in excess of its carrying value of $4,500,000 at 30 June 2008. (2007: $4,500,000) 

The fair value of this listed investment has  been determined using the Directors'  best estimate. The Directors have estimated the fair 
market value by having regard to share placements previously made by SGE, the results of exploration activity to date, discussions with 
potential investors and having regard to the fact that SGE is an unlisted entity and the shares held in SGE can not be readily traded on 
any share market.

Value of Intangibles

Notes 14 and 26 describe intangibles that have arisen on business combinations during the current year. The Directors have engaged 
independent  valuation  professionals  to  identify  and  value  such  intangibles.  The  valuers  have  used  industry  accepted  valuation 
techniques  such  as the  relief-from-royalty, multi-period excess  earnings  and replacement cost methodologies  as appropriate  to value 
these assets. Data inputs into these models are derived largely from internal management budgets. Should actual financial results differ 
from managements budgeted expectations, this would have a consequent effect on the value of intangibles.  

Value of Goodwill

Notes 13 and 26 describe the goodwill that has arisen on business combinations in the current year. Goodwill acquired in a business 
combination is initially measured at its cost, being the excess of the cost of the business combination over the acquirer’s interest in the 
net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised. Goodwill is subsequently measured at its cost less 
any impairment losses. 

Any  change  in  the  value  of  the  acquirer’s  interest  in  the  net  fair  value  of  the  identifiable  assets,  liabilities  and  contingent  liabilities 
recognised  would  have  had  a  consequent  impact  on  the  carrying  value  of  goodwill  at  the  time  of  initial  recognition.  Goodwill  is 
impairment tested annually.

Impairment of Goodwill and Intangibles

Determining whether goodwill  and  intangibles are impaired requires  an  estimation  of the  value in  use  of  the cash-generating units to 
which  goodwill  and  intangibles  are  attributable.  The  value  in  use  calculation  requires  the  entity  to  estimate  the  future  cash  flows 
expected to arise from the cash-generating unit and a suitable discount rate in order to calculate present value. No impairment losses 
have been booked in the current or prior years. Refer notes 13 and 14.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

4

Profit from Operations

(a) Revenue from operations

Revenue from continuing and discontinued operations consisted of 
the following items:

Revenue from continuing operations
Revenue from the sale of goods
Revenue from the rendering of services
Operating rental income 
Interest income - bank deposits
Interest income - other loans and receivables

Revenue from discontinuing operations
Revenue from the rendering of services

(b) Profit before income tax

Other than as disclosed on the face of the income statement, profit 
before income tax has been arrived at after crediting / (charging) the 
following gains and losses from continuing and discontinued 
operations:

(Loss) / gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment (i)
Foreign exchange (loss)

(i) In the prior year the Company sold some items of plant and 
equipment to a subsidiary company. This profit is eliminated on 
consolidation.

Gains attributable to:
  Continuing operations
  Discontinued operations

Losses attributable to:
  Continuing operations
  Discontinued operations

Loans and receivables (including cash and cash equivalents)
  Interest revenue
  Exchange gain/(loss)

Financial liabilities at amortised cost
  Interest expense
  Exchange gain/(loss)

Consolidated

Company

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000

118,109
 -
23,900
451
1,449
143,909

82,244
2,059
19,546
267
633
104,749

6,584

14,591

 -
 -
 -
211
3,127
3,338

 -

10,002
 -
12,501
217
2,632
25,352

 -

150,493

119,340

3,338

25,352

91
(407)
(316)

76
(372)
(296)

 -
(266)
(266)

2,200
(953)
1,247

91
 -
91

(407)
 -
(407)
(316)

1,900
(305)
1,595

2,822
(102)
2,720
4,315

76
 -
76

(364)
(8)
(372)
(296)

900
(185)
715

2,868
(187)
2,681
3,396

 -
 -
 -

(266)
 -
(266)
(266)

3,338
(266)
3,072

1,575
 -
1,575
4,647

2,200
 -
2,200

(953)
 -
(953)
1,247

2,849
(185)
2,664

1,532
(768)
764
3,428

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

4

Profit from Operations (continued)

Profit before income tax has been arrived at after charging the 
following items of income and expense. The line items below 
combine amounts attributable to both continuing and discontinued 
operations:

Other income
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Gain on disposal of subsidiary
Management fees from Subsidiaries
Dividends from Subsidiaries
Amounts received from Rashid Trading Establishment (i)
Other revenue

(i) Prior year income of $1,121,000 comprises $812,000 in full 
recovery of a loan considered to have been impaired at 30 June 
2006 and $309,000 for the sale of the Company's remaining 20% 
interest in Imdex Arabia previously carried in the Company's books 
at nil. No further amounts remain outstanding from Rashid Trading 
Establishment.

Depreciation and amortisation of Non Current Assets
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (note 12)
Amortisation of intangible assets (note 14)

Depreciation and amortisation attributable to
  Continuing operations
  Discontinued operations

Finance costs
Interest on hire purchase liabilities
Interest on convertible note
Interest on deferred acquisition consideration
Interest on commercial bills
Interest on bank loan
Interest on overdraft
Other interest

Finance costs - attributable to

Continuing operations
Discontinued operations

Other expenses
Commissions
Consultancy fees
Legal and professional expenses (i)
Foreign exchange loss
Rent and premises costs
Repairs and maintenance
Travel and accommodation
Motor vehicle costs
Other expenses

(i) Includes legal, audit, accounting, share registry and corporate 
secretarial fees.

Consolidated

Company

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000

91
 -
 -
 -
 -
278
369

3,733
6,055
9,788

9,321
467
9,788

66
 -
404
1,487
744
 -
121
2,822

2,762
60
2,822

76
 -
 -
 -
1,121
400
1,597

4,368
3,430
7,798

6,637
1,161
7,798

225
464
707
923
350
18
199
2,886

2,736
150
2,886

                 1,425                   1,650 
                 2,026                   1,834 
                 1,742                      618 
                    407                      372 
                 2,244                   1,489 
                    214                   1,511 
                 3,450                   2,186 
                 1,374                   1,167 
                 5,557                   9,304 

18,439

20,131

 -
17,245
6,671
3,379
 -
179
27,474

198
 -
198

198
 -
198

3
 -
 -
1,487
 -
 -
85
1,575

1,575
 -
1,575

 -
305
990
266
172
5
514
100
2,122
4,474

2,200
 -
1,363
3,000
1,121
400
8,084

2,269
 -
2,269

2,269
 -
2,269

57
464
 -
923
 -
11
88
1,543

1,543
 -
1,543

                      49 
                    338 
                    447 
                    953 
                    473 
                    982 
                    437 
                    198 
                 1,814 

5,691

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

4

Profit from Operations (continued)

Employee benefits expense
Post-employment benefits:

Defined contribution superannuation costs

Share based payments:

Equity-settled share based payments

Other employee benefits

Employee benefits expense attributable to
  Continuing operations
  Discontinued operations

Cost of sales

Cost of sales attributable to
  Continuing operations
  Discontinued operations

Movement in provision for doubtful debts

Movement attributable to
  Continuing operations
  Discontinued operations

Consolidated

Company

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000

807

2,025
20,768
23,600

22,996
604
23,600

63,119

59,589
3,530
63,119

198

198
 -
198

426

728
14,938
16,092

10,950
5,142
16,092

53,618

51,403
2,215
53,618

173

173
 -
173

204

2,025
3,491
5,720

5,720
 -
5,720

 -

 -
 -
 -

(71)

(71)
 -
(71)

178

178
 -
178

74

728
2,844
3,646

3,646
 -
3,646

7,202

7,202
 -
7,202

(43)

(43)
 -
(43)

478

478
 -
478

Operating lease rental expense (minimum lease payments)

2,386

1,682

Operating lease rental  expense attributable to
  Continuing operations
  Discontinued operations

2,203
183
2,386

1,571
111
1,682

5

Income Taxes

(a) Income tax recognised in the income statement

Tax expense comprises:
Current tax expense
Deferred tax expense relating to the origination and reversal 
of temporary differences
(Over)/under provision per prior year
Total tax expense

Attributable to:
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations

Consolidated

Company

 2008    
 $’000    

 2007    
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000

15,483

(1,690)
(563)
13,230

10,804
2,426
13,230

9,924

(2,727)
(303)
6,894

6,165
729
6,894

2,736

150
(366)
2,520

2,520
 -
2,520

3,297

57
(135)
3,219

3,219
 -
3,219

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

5

Income Taxes (continued)

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

Profit from continuing operations
Profit from discontinued operations
Profit from operations

Income tax expense calculated at 30%
Tax benefit of losses not previously brought to account
Intercompany dividends received
Non-deductible share based payments
Additional provincial tax arising in a foreign jurisdiction
Non-deductible interest on deferred payments
Other non-deductible expenses
Tax rate differential arising from foreign entities
Capital losses utilised
Non-assessable income from sale of foreign subsidiary
Adjustments in respect of prior year deferred tax balances
(Over) / under provision of prior year income tax

Consolidated

 2008    
 $’000

 2007
 $’000

Company

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000    

31,885
13,347
45,232

13,570
 -
 -
986
230
121
480
(171)
(844)
(579)
 -
(563)
13,230

18,115
2,297
20,412

6,124
(23)
 -
218
142
212
232
38
 -
 -
254
(303)
6,894

18,845
 -
18,845

5,654
 -
(1,014)
986
 -
 -
214
 -
(844)
(2,110)
 -
(366)
2,520

13,085
 -
13,085

3,926
 -
(900)
218
 -
 -
10
 -
 -
 -
100
(135)
3,219

The tax rate used in the above reconciliation is the corporate tax rate of 30% payable by Australian corporate entities on taxable profits under 
Australian law. There has been no change in the corporate tax rate when compared with the previous reporting period.

(b) Income tax recognised directly in equity

The following current and deferred amounts were charged
directly to equity during the period:

Current tax: Share issue expenses
Deferred tax: Share issue expenses deductible over five years
Deferred tax: Translation of foreign operations

Consolidated

 2008    
 $’000

 2007
 $’000

Company

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000    

 -
(54)
473
419

(53)
(165)
(71)
(289)

 -
(54)
473
419

(53)
(165)
 -
(218)

(c) Current tax assets and liabilities

Current tax payable

(d) Deferred tax balances

Deferred tax assets comprise:

Provisions
Inventory
Property, plant and equipment
Accruals
Foreign currency translation reserves
Share issue expenses

Deferred tax liabilities comprise:
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Non-current assets classified as held for sale 

Net deferred tax balances

Unrecognised deferred tax assets:
The following have not been brought to account as assets:

Temporary differences relating to the translation of 
investments in subsidiary undertakings

8,792

8,913

2,643

5,450

108
 -
2,571
400
755
150
3,984

(4)
(7,744)
(1,260)
(9,008)
(5,024)

304
125
1,871
518
282
204
3,304

(4)
(7,521)
(1,260)
(8,785)
(5,481)

 -
 -
 -
110
727
150
987

 -
 -
(1,260)
(1,260)
(273)

86
 -
 -
175
 -
203
464

 -
 -
(1,260)
(1,260)
(796)

950

427

 -

 -

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

5

Income Taxes (continued)

Tax Consolidation

Relevance of tax consolidation to the Group

Legislation to allow groups, comprising a parent entity and its Australian resident wholly-owned entities, to elect to consolidate and be 
treated as a single entity for income tax purposes was substantively enacted on 21 October 2002. The Company and its wholly-owned 
Australian resident entities  are eligible to consolidate for tax purposes under this legislation and have elected to be taxed as a single 
entity from 1 July 2003. The head entity in the tax consolidated group for the purposes of the tax consolidation system is Imdex Limited.

Nature of tax funding arrangements and tax sharing agreements

Entities within the tax-consolidated group have entered into a tax funding and a tax-sharing agreement with the head entity. Under the 
terms  of  this  agreement,  Imdex  Limited  and  each  of  the  entities  in  the  tax  consolidated  group  has  agreed  to  pay  a  tax  equivalent 
payment to or from the head entity, based on the net accounting profit or loss of the entity and the current tax rate. Such amounts are 
reflected in amounts receivable from or payable to other entities in the tax consolidated group.

The tax sharing agreement entered into between members of the tax consolidated group provides for the determination of the allocation 
of income tax liabilities between the entities should the head entity default on its tax payment obligations or if an entity should leave the 
tax consolidated group. The effect of the tax sharing agreement is that each member's liability for tax payable by the tax consolidated 
group is limited to the amount payable by the head entity under the tax funding arrangement.

The amount of contribution or distribution relating to tax consolidation in the current and prior year amounted to nil.

6

Remuneration of Auditors

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (Australia)

Audit or review of the financial report
Taxation services - mainly compliance work, transfer 
pricing and global restructuring advice
Other non-audit services: Other consulting services
Other non-audit services: A-IFRS assistance

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (overseas affiliates)

Audit or review of the financial report
Taxation services - mainly compliance work, transfer 
pricing and global restructuring advice
Other non-audit services: Other consulting services
Other non-audit services: A-IFRS assistance

Other auditors

Audit or review of the financial report
Other non-audit services: Accounting assistance and 
taxation advice

Consolidated

Company

 2008    

 $

 2007    
 $    

 2008    
 $    

 2007    

 $

164,443

175,715

164,443

175,715

251,549

-
-

427,264

287,356
34,650
-

486,449

251,549

-
-
427,264

287,356
34,650
-

486,449

88,674

3,391
79,461
-

171,526

-

-
-
-
-

178,438

356,471

112,315
290,753

78,814
435,285

-

-
-
-
-

-

-
-

-

-
-
-
-

-

-
-

948,728

862,549

486,449

427,264

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

7

Trade and Other Receivables

Current

Trade receivables
Allowance for doubtful debts

Other receivables

Notes

(i)
(ii)

Consolidated

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000

Company

 2008    
 $’000    

 2007
 $’000

31,669
(677)
30,992
1,087
32,079

27,966
(479)
27,487
319
27,806

2,006
 -
2,006
395
2,401

10,173
(71)
10,102
111
10,213

(i) The average credit period on sales of goods is 60 days. Trade receivables are interest free. An allowance has been made for estimated
irrecoverable amounts from the sale of goods and services, determined by reference to past default experience and specific knowledge of
individual debtors circumstances. 

Ageing of past due but not impaired debtors
0 - 30 days past due
31 - 60 days past due
61 + days past due

3,006
2,636
879
6,521

2,798
1,561
1,082
5,441

128
 -
1,138
1,266

27
 -
37
64

The above analysis shows debtors that are past due at the end of the reporting date where no provision has been raised as the Group
believes that the amounts are still considered recoverable. The Group does not hold any collateral over these balances.

(ii) Movement in the allowance for doubtful debts

Balance at the beginning of the year
Amounts written off during the year
Increase/(decrease) in allowance recognised in profit 
or loss
Balance at the end of the year

All impaired debtors are in excess of 90 days overdue.

479
 -

198
677

306
 -

173
479

71
 -

(71)
 -

114
 -

(43)
71

In determining the recoverability of a trade receivable the Group considers any change in the credit quality of the trade receivable from the
date credit was initially granted up to the reporting date. The concentration of credit risk is limited due to the customer base being large and
unrelated. Accordingly, the directors believe that there is no further credit provision required in excess of the allowance for doubtful debts.

8

Inventories

Current

Raw materials - at cost
Work in progress - at cost
Finished goods - at cost

Consolidated

Company

 2008
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000

3,383
797
17,536
21,716

1,251
51
12,537
13,839

 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
2,085
2,085

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities
and its controlled entities

IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

9

9

Other Financial Assets

Other Financial Assets

Other Financial Assets

9

Current

Current

Current

Derivatives at fair value

Derivatives at fair value

Derivatives at fair value

Interest rate cap

Interest rate cap

Interest rate cap

Loans carried at amortised cost

Loans carried at amortised cost
Loan to Sino Gas & Energy Limited

Loan to Sino Gas & Energy Limited

Loans carried at amortised cost

Loan to Sino Gas & Energy Limited

Notes

Notes

(i)

(i)

(ii)

(ii)

IMDEX LIMITED

and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

11

Non-Current Assets Classified as Held for Sale

 2007    
 $’000

Consolidated

Company

Notes

 2008

 $’000

 2007    

 $’000

 2008    

 $’000    

 2007    

 $’000

Consolidated

Consolidated
 2008    
 $’000    
Notes

 2008    
 $’000    

 2008    
 2007    
 $’000    
 $’000    

 2007    
 $’000    

Consolidated

 2007    
 2008    
 $’000
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000

Company

Company

Company
 2007    
 $’000

 2008    
 2007    
 $’000
 $’000

(i)

229

229

229

  - 

  - 

229
  - 

229

229

  - 

  - 

  - 

(i) The investment in SGE has been classified as a non-current asset held for sale as its carrying amount will be recovered principally 

11,556
11,556

41,258

2,701
43,959

(ii)
13,008
13,237

13,008
13,237

13,008
13,237

11,556
11,556

11,556
11,556

11,556
11,556

13,008
13,237

13,008
13,237

13,008
13,237

11,556
11,556

11,556
11,556

Non-current

Non-current

Non-current

Loans carried at amortised cost

Loans carried at amortised cost
Loans to Subsidiaries

Loans to Subsidiaries

Loans to Subsidiaries

Loans carried at amortised cost

Investments carried at cost
Investments in Subsidiaries

Investments carried at cost
Investments in Subsidiaries

Investments carried at cost
Investments in Subsidiaries

(iii)

(iii)

(iii)

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

60,382

60,382
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

10,640
71,022

 -
10,640
71,022
 -

60,382

41,258

41,258

10,640
71,022

2,701
43,959

2,701
43,959

Shares held for sale

(i)

4,500

4,500

4,500

4,500

12

Property, Plant and Equipment

through a sale transaction.

Consolidated

Gross Carrying Value

Balance at 30 June 2006

Plant and 

Equipment

Equipment under 

Capital Works in 

TOTAL

Equipment at 

Rented to Third 

Hire Purchase at 

Progress at cost

cost

$’000

Parties at cost

$’000

cost

$’000

$’000

$’000

                10,485                    5,640                    1,937                       164                  18,226 

                  3,341                    3,057                         37                       387                    6,822 

Additions

Disposals

Additions

Disposals

Transfer

Acquisitions through business combinations

                     654                    2,726                         77                         -                      3,457 

                   (368)                 (1,634)                    (107)                        -                    (2,109)

Net foreign currency exchange differences

                   (109)                    (394)                        (4)                        (3)                    (510)

Balance at 30 June 2007

                14,003                    9,395                    1,940                       548                  25,886 

                  3,420                    1,281                         -                         517                    5,218 

Acquisitions through business combinations

                     561                         -                           -                           -                         561 

                   (242)                 (2,143)                      (43)                        (4)                 (2,432)

Disposal through sale of subsidiary

               (10,739)                        -                    (1,584)                    (436)                (12,759)

Net foreign currency exchange differences

                   (420)                    (201)                      (11)                      (36)                    (668)

                     425                       (78)                    (282)                      (65)                        -   

Balance at 30 June 2008

                  7,008                    8,254                         20                       524                  15,806 

Accumulated Depreciation

Balance at 30 June 2006

Disposals

                  5,059                    2,125                    1,075                         -                      8,259 

                   (298)                 (1,130)                      (47)                        -                    (1,475)

Acquisitions through business combinations

                     278                    1,399                           8                         -                      1,685 

Depreciation expense

                  1,484                    2,691                       193                         -                      4,368 

Net foreign currency exchange differences

                     (28)                    (129)                        (1)                        -                       (158)

Balance at 30 June 2007

Disposals

                  6,495                    4,956                    1,228                         -                    12,679 

                     (96)                 (1,283)                        (6)                        -                    (1,385)

Disposal through sale of subsidiary

                (5,149)                        -                    (1,085)                        -                    (6,234)

Acquisitions through business combinations

                     250                         -                           -                           -                         250 

Depreciation expense

                  1,397                    2,241                         95                         -                      3,733 

Net foreign currency exchange differences

                   (134)                    (239)                        (4)                        -                       (377)

Transfer

                     218                         (4)                    (214)                        -                           -   

Balance at 30 June 2008

                  2,981                    5,671                         14                         -                      8,666 

Net Book Value

As at 30 June 2007

As at 30 June 2008

                  7,508                    4,439                       712                       548                  13,207 

                  4,027                    2,583                           6                       524                    7,140 

(i) Effective 1 January 2008 Imdex Limited entered into an interest rate cap. This instrument allows the interest paid on $10,000,000 of 
debt  to  be  capped  at  7%  per  annum  for  a  period  of  3  years.  Refer  note  31  for  further  disclosures  around  this  and  other  financial 
instruments.

(i) Effective 1 January 2008 Imdex Limited entered into an interest rate cap. This instrument allows the interest paid on $10,000,000 of 
debt  to  be  capped  at  7%  per  annum  for  a  period  of  3  years.  Refer  note  31  for  further  disclosures  around  this  and  other  financial 
instruments.

(i) Effective 1 January 2008 Imdex Limited entered into an interest rate cap. This instrument allows the interest paid on $10,000,000 of 
debt  to  be  capped  at  7%  per  annum  for  a  period  of  3  years.  Refer  note  31  for  further  disclosures  around  this  and  other  financial 
instruments.

(ii) During the prior year the Group advanced A$5 million and US$5 million to SGE as a short term facility pending the finalisation of their 
capital  raising initiatives. Interest of $1.4 million was  recognised in the profit and loss in the current year and $0.6 million in the prior 
year. The funds advanced are secured by a fixed and floating charge over all the assets held by SGE. The loan bears interest at 13.5% 
per annum and is repayable on the IPO of SGE. The loan carries the option for Imdex Limited to convert the loan balance into equity in 
SGE at market price. 

(ii) During the prior year the Group advanced A$5 million and US$5 million to SGE as a short term facility pending the finalisation of their 
capital  raising initiatives. Interest of $1.4 million was  recognised in the profit and loss in the current year and $0.6 million in the prior 
year. The funds advanced are secured by a fixed and floating charge over all the assets held by SGE. The loan bears interest at 13.5% 
per annum and is repayable on the IPO of SGE. The loan carries the option for Imdex Limited to convert the loan balance into equity in 
SGE at market price. 

(ii) During the prior year the Group advanced A$5 million and US$5 million to SGE as a short term facility pending the finalisation of their 
capital  raising initiatives. Interest of $1.4 million was  recognised in the profit and loss in the current year and $0.6 million in the prior 
year. The funds advanced are secured by a fixed and floating charge over all the assets held by SGE. The loan bears interest at 13.5% 
per annum and is repayable on the IPO of SGE. The loan carries the option for Imdex Limited to convert the loan balance into equity in 
SGE at market price. 

As  a  result  of the  above  and Imdex’s  holding of  13.6%  (2007: 13.6%), the  Company  has  determined  that it  has significant  influence. 
However, as the Company’s intention is to realise the value of the investment through sale and it meets the requirements of AASB 5: 
‘Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations’ the investment is not within the scope of AASB 128: ‘Investments in 
Associates’. Accordingly, the investment has been classified as a non-current asset held for sale. Refer to Note 11.

As  a  result  of the  above  and Imdex’s  holding of  13.6%  (2007: 13.6%), the  Company  has  determined  that it  has significant  influence. 
However, as the Company’s intention is to realise the value of the investment through sale and it meets the requirements of AASB 5: 
‘Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations’ the investment is not within the scope of AASB 128: ‘Investments in 
Associates’. Accordingly, the investment has been classified as a non-current asset held for sale. Refer to Note 11.

As  a  result  of the  above  and Imdex’s  holding of  13.6%  (2007: 13.6%), the  Company  has  determined  that it  has significant  influence. 
However, as the Company’s intention is to realise the value of the investment through sale and it meets the requirements of AASB 5: 
‘Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations’ the investment is not within the scope of AASB 128: ‘Investments in 
Associates’. Accordingly, the investment has been classified as a non-current asset held for sale. Refer to Note 11.

(iii) Loans to Subsidiaries are repayable on demand. These loans carry no interest other than the loan to Samchem Drilling Fluids and 
Chemicals (Pty) Ltd and Imdex Sweden AB. The loan to Samchem carries interest at the South African prime overdraft rate (currently 
15.5%) plus a 2% margin. The loan to Imdex Sweden carries interest at the Stockholm Interbank Offered Rate (currently 4.44%) plus a 
weighted average margin of 0.75%.

(iii) Loans to Subsidiaries are repayable on demand. These loans carry no interest other than the loan to Samchem Drilling Fluids and 
Chemicals (Pty) Ltd and Imdex Sweden AB. The loan to Samchem carries interest at the South African prime overdraft rate (currently 
15.5%) plus a 2% margin. The loan to Imdex Sweden carries interest at the Stockholm Interbank Offered Rate (currently 4.44%) plus a 
weighted average margin of 0.75%.

(iii) Loans to Subsidiaries are repayable on demand. These loans carry no interest other than the loan to Samchem Drilling Fluids and 
Chemicals (Pty) Ltd and Imdex Sweden AB. The loan to Samchem carries interest at the South African prime overdraft rate (currently 
15.5%) plus a 2% margin. The loan to Imdex Sweden carries interest at the Stockholm Interbank Offered Rate (currently 4.44%) plus a 
weighted average margin of 0.75%.

10

10

Other Assets
10

Other Assets

Other Assets

Notes

Notes

Consolidated

Consolidated
Notes
 2008    
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000    

 2008    
 2007    
 $’000    
 $’000    

 2007    
 $’000    

Consolidated

Company

Company

Company
 2007    
 $’000

 2008    
 2007    
 $’000
 $’000

 2007    
 2008    
 $’000
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000

Current

Current

Current

Prepayments

Prepayments

Prepayments

Non-current

Non-current

Non-current

1,200
1,200

1,200
1,200

1,200
1,200

224
224

224
224

224
224

20
20

20
20

20
20

49
49

49
49

Deferred acquisition costs

Deferred acquisition costs

Deferred acquisition costs

(i)

(i)

(i)

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
664
664
 -

664
664

664
 -
 -
664

 -
 -

 -
664
664
 -

664
664

 2007    
 $’000

49
49

664
664

(i) Comprises legal, consulting and other direct costs associated with acquisitions in progress at the period end. These costs were included in
the relevant cost of investment on settlement.

(i) Comprises legal, consulting and other direct costs associated with acquisitions in progress at the period end. These costs were included in
the relevant cost of investment on settlement.

(i) Comprises legal, consulting and other direct costs associated with acquisitions in progress at the period end. These costs were included in
the relevant cost of investment on settlement.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

11

Non-Current Assets Classified as Held for Sale

Consolidated

Company

Notes

 2008
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000    

 2007    
 $’000

Shares held for sale

(i)

4,500

4,500

4,500

4,500

(i) The investment in SGE has been classified as a non-current asset held for sale as its carrying amount will be recovered principally 
through a sale transaction.

12

Property, Plant and Equipment

Consolidated

Gross Carrying Value
Balance at 30 June 2006
Additions
Acquisitions through business combinations
Disposals
Net foreign currency exchange differences
Balance at 30 June 2007
Additions
Acquisitions through business combinations
Disposals
Disposal through sale of subsidiary
Net foreign currency exchange differences
Transfer
Balance at 30 June 2008

Accumulated Depreciation
Balance at 30 June 2006
Disposals
Acquisitions through business combinations
Depreciation expense
Net foreign currency exchange differences
Balance at 30 June 2007
Disposals
Disposal through sale of subsidiary
Acquisitions through business combinations
Depreciation expense
Net foreign currency exchange differences
Transfer
Balance at 30 June 2008

Net Book Value
As at 30 June 2007
As at 30 June 2008

Plant and 
Equipment at 
cost
$’000

Equipment
Rented to Third 
Parties at cost
$’000

Equipment under 
Hire Purchase at 
cost
$’000

Capital Works in 
Progress at cost

TOTAL

$’000

$’000

                10,485                    5,640                    1,937                       164                  18,226 
                  3,341                    3,057                         37                       387                    6,822 
                     654                    2,726                         77                         -                      3,457 
                   (368)                 (1,634)                    (107)                        -                    (2,109)
                   (109)                    (394)                        (4)                        (3)                    (510)
                14,003                    9,395                    1,940                       548                  25,886 
                  3,420                    1,281                         -                         517                    5,218 
                     561                         -                           -                           -                         561 
                   (242)                 (2,143)                      (43)                        (4)                 (2,432)
               (10,739)                        -                    (1,584)                    (436)                (12,759)
                   (420)                    (201)                      (11)                      (36)                    (668)
                     425                       (78)                    (282)                      (65)                        -   
                  7,008                    8,254                         20                       524                  15,806 

                  5,059                    2,125                    1,075                         -                      8,259 
                   (298)                 (1,130)                      (47)                        -                    (1,475)
                     278                    1,399                           8                         -                      1,685 
                  1,484                    2,691                       193                         -                      4,368 
                     (28)                    (129)                        (1)                        -                       (158)
                  6,495                    4,956                    1,228                         -                    12,679 
                     (96)                 (1,283)                        (6)                        -                    (1,385)
                (5,149)                        -                    (1,085)                        -                    (6,234)
                     250                         -                           -                           -                         250 
                  1,397                    2,241                         95                         -                      3,733 
                   (134)                    (239)                        (4)                        -                       (377)
                     218                         (4)                    (214)                        -                           -   
                  2,981                    5,671                         14                         -                      8,666 

                  7,508                    4,439                       712                       548                  13,207 
                  4,027                    2,583                           6                       524                    7,140 

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

12

Property, Plant and Equipment (continued)

Company

Gross Carrying Value
Balance at 30 June 2006
Additions
Disposals
Balance at 30 June 2007
Additions
Transfer to subsidiary
Balance at 30 June 2008

Accumulated Depreciation
Balance at 30 June 2006
Disposals
Depreciation expense
Balance at 30 June 2007
Transfer to subsidiary
Depreciation expense
Balance at 30 June 2008

Net Book Value
As at 30 June 2007
As at 30 June 2008

Plant and 
Equipment at 
cost
$’000

Equipment
Rented to Third 
Parties at cost
$’000

Equipment under 
Hire Purchase at 
cost
$’000

Capital Works in 
Progress at cost

TOTAL

$’000

$’000

                  1,186                    5,640                         48                         (2)                   6,872 
                     499                    3,228                           5                         21                    3,753 
                     (55)                 (1,595)                        -                           -                    (1,650)
                  1,630                    7,273                         53                         19                    8,975 
                       42                         -                           -                           -                           42 
                   (381)                 (7,273)                      (53)                      (19)                 (7,726)
                  1,291                         -                           -                           -                      1,291 

                     638                    2,125                         21                         -                      2,784 
                     (44)                    (925)                          5                         -                       (964)
                     200                    2,063                           6                         -                      2,269 
                     794                    3,263                         32                         -                      4,089 
                   (223)                 (3,263)                      (32)                        -                    (3,518)
                     198                         -                           -                           -                         198 
                     769                         -                           -                           -                         769 

                     836                    4,010                         21                         19                    4,886 
                     522                         -                           -                           -                         522 

Consolidated

Company

2008
$’000

2007
$’000

2008
$’000

2007
$’000

Aggregate depreciation allocated, whether recognised as an 
expense or capitalised as part of the carrying amount of other 
assets during the year:

Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment rented to third parties
Equipment under hire purchase

                  1,397                    1,484                       198                    2,063 
                       -                        200 
                  2,241                    2,691 
                       95                       193 
                       -                            6 
                  3,733                    4,368                       198                    2,269 

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

12

Property, Plant and Equipment (continued)

Company

Gross Carrying Value

Balance at 30 June 2006

Additions

Disposals

Additions

Balance at 30 June 2007

Transfer to subsidiary

Balance at 30 June 2008

Accumulated Depreciation

Balance at 30 June 2006

Disposals

Depreciation expense

Balance at 30 June 2007

Transfer to subsidiary

Depreciation expense

Balance at 30 June 2008

Net Book Value

As at 30 June 2007

As at 30 June 2008

Plant and 

Equipment

Equipment under 

Capital Works in 

TOTAL

Equipment at 

Rented to Third 

Hire Purchase at 

Progress at cost

cost

$’000

Parties at cost

$’000

cost

$’000

$’000

$’000

                  1,186                    5,640                         48                         (2)                   6,872 

                     499                    3,228                           5                         21                    3,753 

                     (55)                 (1,595)                        -                           -                    (1,650)

                  1,630                    7,273                         53                         19                    8,975 

                       42                         -                           -                           -                           42 

                   (381)                 (7,273)                      (53)                      (19)                 (7,726)

                  1,291                         -                           -                           -                      1,291 

                     638                    2,125                         21                         -                      2,784 

                     (44)                    (925)                          5                         -                       (964)

                     200                    2,063                           6                         -                      2,269 

                     794                    3,263                         32                         -                      4,089 

                   (223)                 (3,263)                      (32)                        -                    (3,518)

                     198                         -                           -                           -                         198 

                     769                         -                           -                           -                         769 

                     836                    4,010                         21                         19                    4,886 

                     522                         -                           -                           -                         522 

Consolidated

Company

2008

$’000

2007

$’000

2008

$’000

2007

$’000

Aggregate depreciation allocated, whether recognised as an 

expense or capitalised as part of the carrying amount of other 

assets during the year:

Plant and equipment

Plant and equipment rented to third parties

Equipment under hire purchase

                  1,397                    1,484                       198                    2,063 

                  2,241                    2,691 

                       -                        200 

                       95                       193 

                       -                            6 

                  3,733                    4,368                       198                    2,269 

IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

13

Goodwill

Consolidated

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000

Company

 2008    
 $’000    

 2007
 $’000

Notes

(i)
(ii)

(iii)
(v)

(iv)
(iv)

(v)

Gross Carrying Amount

Balance at beginning of the financial year
Recognised on acquisition of Suay Energy Services LLP
Recognised on acquisition of Poly-Drill Drilling Systems 
Ltd
Recognised on acquisition of Southernland S.A.
Recognised on acquisition of System Entwicklungs GmbH

Recognised on acquisition of Reflex Holding AB
Recognised on acquisition of Imdex Technology UK Ltd

Recognised on acquisition of Flexit AB
Effect of foreign exchange movements
Balance at end of the financial year

Accumulated Impairment Losses

Balance at beginning of the financial year
Impairment losses for the year
Balance at end of the financial year

Net Book Value

At the beginning of the financial year
At the end of the financial year

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units as follows:

Australian Mud Company
Samchem
Suay Energy Services
Poly-Drill Drilling Systems
Southernland
Reflex / Imdex Technology
Flexit / SEG

35,033
1,266
3,369

2,413
10,499

1,906
 -
 -

 -
 -

 -

14,623

 -
 -
46
52,626

 -
 -
 -

8,319
11,107
(922)
35,033

 -
 -
 -

35,033
52,626

1,906
35,033

 -
1,324
1,266
3,369
2,413
22,613
21,641
52,626

 -
1,699
 -
 -
 -
22,406
10,928
35,033

 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

 -

 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

 -

 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

(i) Goodwill arose during the year on the acquisition of 75% of the issued share capital of Suay Energy Services LLP (Suay) by Imdex 
Limited effective 1 July 2007 and the remaining 25% of the issued share capital effective 30 June 2008. Refer notes 26(c) and 26(d). 
Suay is  considered to be a separate cash  generating unit since  it operates independently from  other Imdex operations in a  separate 
geographical  area  being  Kazakhstan  and  the  surrounding  Caspian  Sea  region. The  recoverable  amount  of  this  goodwill  has  been 
determined based on a value in use calculation which uses a 6 year discounted cash flow projection based on the 2009 budget. The 
projection  assumes  no  additional  growth  in  the  business  beyond  2009.  A  discount  rate  of  12%,  being  the  Imdex  Group  weighted 
average  cost  of  capital  has  been  used.  Management  believe that  any  reasonably  possible  change  in  the  key  assumptions  on  which 
recoverable amount is based would not cause the carrying amount to exceed its recoverable amount.

(ii) Goodwill arose during the year on the acquisition of Poly-Drill Drilling Systems Ltd (Poly-Drill) by Imdex Limited effective 1 July 2007. 
Refer note 26(b). Poly-Drill is considered to be a separate cash generating unit since it manufactures and sells products independently 
from  other  Imdex  operations  in  a  separate  geographical  area  being  Canada. The  recoverable  amount  of  this  goodwill  has  been 
determined based on a value in use calculation which uses a 6 year discounted cash flow projection based on the 2009 budget. The 
projection assumes modest growth in revenue and cost of 10% and 5% per annum respectively for the first 3 years of the projection. A 
discount rate of 12%, being the Imdex Group weighted average cost of capital has been used. Management believe that any reasonably 
possible  change  in  the  key  assumptions  on  which  recoverable  amount  is  based  would  not  cause  the  carrying  amount  to  exceed  its 
recoverable amount.

(iii)  Goodwill  arose  during  the  year  on  the  acquisition  of  Southernland  S.A.  (Southernland)  by  Imdex  South  America  S.A.,  a  newly 
incorporated  wholly  owned  subsidiary  of  Imdex  Limited  effective  1  July  2007.  Refer  note  26(d).  Southernland  is  considered  to  be  a 
separate  cash  generating  unit  since  it  manufactures  and  sells  products  independently  from  other  Imdex  operations  in  a  separate 
geographical  area  being  Latin  America. The  recoverable  amount  of  this  goodwill  has  been  determined  based  on  a  value  in  use 
calculation which uses a 6 year discounted cash flow projection based on the 2009 budget. The projection assumes modest growth in 
revenue and costs of 10% and 5% per annum respectively for the first 2 years of the projection. A discount rate of 12%, being the Imdex 
Group  weighted  average  cost  of  capital  has  been  used.  Management  believe  that  any  reasonably  possible  change  in  the  key 
assumptions on which recoverable amount is based would not cause the carrying amount to exceed its recoverable amount.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

13

Goodwill

(iv) Goodwill arose during the prior year on the acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Reflex Holding AB (Reflex) (refer note 
26(g)),  and  Imdex  Technology  UK  Limited  (ITU)  (formerly  Chardec  Technology  Ltd)  (refer  note  26(h)).  These  two  operations  are 
considered  to  be  a  single  cash  generating  unit  as  they  were  purchased  in  close  succession  to  create  a  single  vertically  integrated 
operation in the Down Hole Instrumentation division. They operate in the same business segment and geographical area and have the 
same operational management and a high level of operational and financial interdependency. The recoverable amount of this goodwill 
has  been  determined  based  on  a  value  in  use  calculation  which  uses  a  6  year  discounted  cash  flow  projection  based  on  the  2009 
budget.  The  projection  assumes  no  additional  growth  in  the  business  beyond  2009.  A  discount  rate  of  12%,  being  the  Imdex  Group 
weighted average cost of capital has been used. Management believe that any reasonably possible change in the key assumptions on 
which recoverable amount is based would not cause the carrying amount to exceed its recoverable amount.

(v) Goodwill arose during the current year on the acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of System Entwicklungs GmbH (SEG) 
(refer note  26(a)) and  Flexit  AB  (Flexit)  (refer  note  26(f)) in  the  prior  year. These  two  operations  are considered to  be  a  single  cash 
generating  unit  as  they  were  purchased  in  close  succession  to  create  a  single  vertically  integrated  operation  in  the  Down  Hole 
Instrumentation  division.  They  operate  in  the  same  business  segment  and  geographical  area  and  have  the  same  operational 
management  and  a  high  level  of  operational  and  financial  interdependency. The  recoverable  amount  of  this  goodwill  has  been 
determined based on a value in use calculation which uses a 6 year discounted cash flow projection based on the 2009 budget. The 
projection  assumes  no  additional  growth  in  the  business  beyond  2009.  A  discount  rate  of  12%,  being  the  Imdex  Group  weighted 
average  cost  of  capital  has  been  used.  Management  believe that  any  reasonably  possible  change  in  the  key  assumptions  on  which 
recoverable amount is based would not cause the carrying amount to exceed its recoverable amount.

The key assumptions used in the value in use calculations for the various significant cash generating units are as follows:

Budgeted sales growth

Budgeted net margins

Exchange rate fluctuations

Samchem CGU

Suay CGU

Poly-Drill CGU

Southernland CGU

Reflex / ITU CGU

Flexit / SEG CGU

Sales growth has been 
budgeted in line with the 
expected increase in activity in 
the local industries serviced by 
Samchem.

Sales growth has been 
budgeted in line with the 
expected increase in activity in 
the local industries serviced by 
Suay.

Sales growth has been 
budgeted in line with the 
expected increase in activity in 
the local industries serviced by 
Poly-Drill as well as growth 
expected to arise from the 
global alliances.
Sales growth has been 
budgeted in line with the 
expected increase in activity in 
the local industries serviced by 
Southernland as well as growth 
expected to arise from the 
global alliances.

Sales growth has been 
budgeted based on the 
expected activity levels in the 
global down hole tool market 
plus an increment for the market 
share expected to be gained 
from the release of new tools.

Sales growth has been 
budgeted based on the 
expected activity levels in the 
global down hole tool market 
plus an increment for the market 
share expected to be gained 
from the release of new tools 
and the targeting of the oil & gas 
market.

Net margins have been 
budgeted using the prior year 
actuals as a base on which 
operational improvements and 
economies of scale are 
expected to be gained.
Net margins have been 
budgeted using the prior year 
actuals as a base on which 
operational improvements and 
economies of scale are  
expected to be gained.

Net margins have been 
budgeted using the prior year 
actuals as a base on which 
operational improvements and 
economies of scale are  
expected to be gained.

Net margins have been 
budgeted using the prior year 
actuals as a base on which 
operational improvements and 
economies of scale are  
expected to be gained.

Net margins have been 
budgeted using the prior year 
actuals as a base. In addition an 
increase is expected to arise 
from the release of new tools 
and the business model trend 
away from sales towards 
rentals.
Net margins have been 
budgeted using the prior year 
actuals as a base. In addition an 
increase is expected to arise 
from the release of new tools, 
the accessing of new markets 
and the business model trend 
away from sales towards 
rentals.

Exchange rate fluctuation 
expectations have been built 
into the budget numbers based 
on standard forecast advice 
received from major lending 
institutions.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

14

Other Intangible Assets

Consolidated

Patents

Intellectual 
Property

Technology 
Based

Contract
Based

Customer 
Based

Development 
Costs

Trade
Name

TOTAL

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

46
14,749

 -
1,315

99
12,393

Gross Carrying Value
Balance at 30 June 2006
Additions through business 
combinations
Capitalised during the year
Impact of exchange rate 
changes
Balance at 30 June 2007
Additions through business 
combinations
Capitalised during the year
Impact of exchange rate 
changes
Balance at 30 June 2008

Accumulated Amortisation 
and Impairment
Balance at 30 June 2006
Amortisation expense
Impact of exchange rate 
changes
Impairment losses
Balance at 30 June 2007
Amortisation expense
Impact of exchange rate 
changes
Impairment losses
Balance at 30 June 2008

Net Book Value
As at 30 June 2007
As at 30 June 2008

Company

Gross Carrying Value
Balance at 30 June 2006
Additions through business 
combinations
Capitalised during the year
Impact of exchange rate 
changes
Balance at 30 June 2007
Transferred to subsidiary entity

Balance at 30 June 2008

Accumulated Amortisation 
and Impairment
Balance at 30 June 2006
Amortisation expense
Impairment losses
Balance at 30 June 2007
Amortisation expense
Impairment losses
Balance at 30 June 2008

Net Book Value
As at 30 June 2007
As at 30 June 2008

 -

755
 -

 -
755

6
 -

 -
761

 -
25

 -
 -
25
152

 -
 -
177

730
584

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

1,313

 -

 -
 -

(143)
1,170

1,505
 -

(258)
2,417

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
75

 -
 -
75

14,937
 -

(234)
14,703

 -
 -

 -
1,501

(41)
 -
1,460
2,382

(10)
 -
3,832

1,170
2,342

13,243
10,917

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

 -

425
 -

 -
425

890
 -

 -

9,781
 -

(483)
9,298

2,996
 -

 -
78

 -
 -
78
530

 -
 -
608

347
707

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
1,491

(71)
 -
1,420
1,883

(2)
 -
3,301

7,878
9,092

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

 -

 -
429

 -
429

 -
 -

 -
429

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
86

 -
 -
86

 -

1,313

4,470
 -

(202)
4,268

251
 -

42
4,561

 -
335

(16)
 -
319
947

(9)
 -
1,257

30,368
429

(1,062)
31,048

5,648
 -

(71)
36,625

 -
3,430

(128)
 -
3,302
6,055

(21)
 -
9,336

429
343

3,949
3,304

27,746
27,289

 -

 -
429

 -
429

(429)
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

429
 -

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

 -

 -
429

 -
429

(429)
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

429
 -

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

14

Other Intangible Assets (continued)

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property arose on the acquisition by Samchem  Drilling Fluids & Chemicals (Pty) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Imdex 
Limited,  of  the  business  of SA  Mud  Services  (Pty)  Ltd  and a  range  of  clay  and cement  chemical  additive inventory  items  effective  1 
August 2005.

Intellectual Property has an indefinite life due to the uniqueness of the manufacturing processes and products, high cost barriers to entry 
and the dominant market share held. Intellectual Property is therefore subjected to annual impairment testing. 

The recoverable amount has been determined based on a value in use calculation which uses a 6 year discounted cash flow projection 
based on the 2009 budget. The projection assumes no additional growth in the business beyond 2009. A discount rate of 12% has been 
used. Management believe that any reasonably possible change in the key assumptions on which recoverable amount is based would 
not cause the carrying amount to exceed its recoverable amount.

15

Trade and Other Payables

Trade payables
Accruals and other payables
Due to the vendors of System Entwicklungs GmbH
Due to the vendors of Suay Energy Services LLC

Notes

(i)

26(a)
26(d)

Consolidated

Company

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000

9,836
5,252
656
778
16,522

12,290
4,451
 -
 -
16,741

207
826
 -
778
1,811

3,562
2,008
 -
 -
5,570

(i) Trade payables are interest free for periods ranging from 30 to 180 days. Thereafter interest is charged at commercial rates. The
consolidated entity has financial risk management policies in place to ensure that all payables are paid within the credit timeframe.

16

Borrowings

Current borrowings

Secured
At amortised cost
Commercial bill
Bank loan
Hire purchase liabilities
Other

Unsecured
At amortised cost

Deferred acquisition payments

Non-current borrowings

Secured
At amortised cost

Commercial bills
Bank loan
Hire purchase liabilities
Other

Unsecured
At amortised cost

Deferred acquisition payments

Consolidated

Company

Notes

 2008
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000    

 2007    
 $’000

(i)
(ii)
(iii) 24
(iv)

(v) 34

(i)
(ii)
(iii) 24
(iv)

(v) 34

9,000
4,016
 -
 -

2,300
2,430
1,443
335

2,687
15,703

5,373
11,881

8,000
9,132
 -
 -

10,000
12,710
964
167

2,717
19,849

4,715
28,556

9,000
 -
 -
 -

 -
9,000

8,000
 -
 -
 -

 -
8,000

2,300
 -
385
 -

 -
2,685

10,000
 -
64
 -

 -
10,064

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

16

Borrowings (continued)

(i) Commercial bills bear interest at 9.7% per annum. The Group has an interest rate cap in operation that caps the maximum interest 
payable on $10,000,000 of this debt at 7% per annum, thereby reducing the effective interest rate on this debt to 8.1%. Refer note 31(g) 
for further details. On 31 December 2008 a bill of $7,000,000 is repayable. The remaining bills are repayable in quarterly instalments of 
$500,000  each  with  the  final  payment  due  in  June  2013.  The  bills  are  secured  by  a  Mortgage  Debenture  over  all  the  assets  and 
liabilities of Imdex Limited, Australian Mud Company Pty Ltd, Reflex Asia Pacific Pty Ltd, Imdex International Pty Ltd, Imdex Technology 
UK Limited and Samchem Drilling Fluids and Chemicals (Pty) Ltd.

(ii)  This  comprises  of  a  loan  of  SEK  75,625,000  raised  in  the  prior  year.  This  loan  bears  interest  at  the  7  day  Stockholm  Interbank 
Offered  Rate  ('STIBOR'),  currently  4.4%  plus  a  weighted  average  margin  of  1.96%  per  annum.  The  loan  is  repayable  in  quarterly 
instalments of SEK  5,775,000 until December 2009 when  the  instalments  drop to  SEK  4,400,000  per quarter. From  December  2011 
they drop further to SEK 1,650,000 per quarter until the loan is fully repaid in June 2013. The interest rate applicable at 30 June 2008
was 6.36% per annum. This loan is secured over the assets of the Reflex and Flexit companies that are domiciled in Sweden.

(iii) Hire purchase liabilities are secured over the assets to which they relate, the carrying value of which exceeds the value of the hire 
purchase  liability.  The  Group  does  not  hold  title  to  the  equipment  under  hire  purchase  pledged  as  security.  The  weighted  average 
interest rate applicable to these liabilities in the prior year was 7.6%.

(iv) Other current and non-current loans comprise sundry advances from third party lenders. 

(v) Deferred  acquisition  payments  are those  portions  of  the  purchase  price  of  recent  acquisitions  that are due  in  future  periods.  The 
cash components of these deferred amounts have been discounted to their present values using an interest rate of 8% per annum. For 
further details refer to notes 26(g) and (h).

(vi) A convertible note with a face value of $10,400,000 was issued on 1 August 2006 and carried interest at the rate of 8% per annum 
payable in arrears.  The note carried the right to convert into 20.8 million fully paid ordinary Imdex shares at any time  up to 1 August 
2008. Conversion would be automatically triggered upon the Imdex share price reaching $1 per share. This condition was satisfied on 
15 February 2007. Refer note 18 for details of shares issued. These shares were held in voluntary escrow until 1 August 2008.

17

Provisions

Current provisions

Employee entitlements

Non-current provisions

Employee entitlements

Consolidated

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000

Company

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000

Notes

(i)

972

1,212

245

265

558

448

128

116

(i) The majority of these entitlements are expected to be taken during the coming year. (2007: same)

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

18

Contributed Capital

Issued and Paid Up Capital - Fully paid ordinary shares
Mandatory convertible capital

Notes

(i)
(ii)

Consolidated

Company

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000    

 2008
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000    

58,183
6,700
64,883

54,282
6,700
60,982

58,183
6,700
64,883

54,282
6,700
60,982

(i) Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and the right to dividends.
(ii) Mandatory Convertible Capital relates to the future issue of 5 million fully paid ordinary shares as consideration for the acquisition of Flexit 
AB. Refer to Note 26(f)

Ordinary shares

Balance at beginning of the financial year

Issue of shares as part consideration for the acquisition of 
Poly-Drill
Issue of shares as part consideration for the acquisition of 
Southernland

Issued on conversion of debt instrument
Issue of equity securities as part of working capital raising

Issue of shares as part consideration for the acquisition of 
patent
Tax effect of share issue costs / Share issue costs (net of 
tax)
Issue of shares under staff option plan
Closing balance at end of the financial year

Consolidated and Company

 2008    

 2007    

Notes

 Number

$'000

 Number

$'000

179,949,003

54,282

139,466,037

26,490

 -

 -

26(b)

1,212,751

26(e)
16(vi)

723,679
 -

 -

 -

1,750

1,387
 -

 -

 -

 -
20,800,000

15,000,000

155,039

 -
1,605,499
183,490,932

(113)
877
58,183

 -
4,527,927
179,949,003

 -
10,400

16,500

200

(510)
1,202
54,282

Changes to the Corporations Law abolished the authorised capital and par value concept in relation to share capital from 1 July 1998. 
Therefore, the Company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital and issued shares do not have a par value.

Share options granted under the staff option scheme

In accordance with the provisions of the staff option scheme, as at 30 June 2008, executives, directors and staff have options over 
16,194,872 ordinary shares (5,019,872 of which had vested), in aggregate. These options expire over a range of dates up to March 2013. As 
at 30 June 2007, executives, directors and staff have options over 13,080,406 ordinary shares (1,423,739 of which had vested), in aggregate. 
These options expire over a range of dates up to June 2012. Share options granted under the employee share option plan carry no rights to 
dividends and no voting rights.

Details of the Staff Option Plan can be found in note 33.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

19

Reserves

Consolidated

 2008    
 $’000

 2007
 $’000

Notes

Company

 2008
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000

Foreign Currency Translation Reserve

Balance at beginning of the financial year
Translation of foreign operations after taxation
Balance at the end of the financial year

(2,137)
(2,726)
(4,863)

(494)
(1,643)
(2,137)

 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

Exchange differences relating to the translation from the functional currencies of the Group's foreign controlled entities into Australian dollars
are brought to account by entries made directly to the foreign currency translation reserve. This reserve is shown net of deferred tax.

Employee Equity-Settled Benefits Reserve

Balance at beginning of the financial year
Options issued
Options exercised during the financial year
Balance at the end of the financial year

4

751
2,025
(203)
2,573

105
728
(82)
751

751
2,025
(203)
2,573

105
728
(82)
751

The employee equity-settled benefits reserve arises on the grant of share options to Directors and employees. Amounts are transferred out of
the reserve and into issued capital when the options are exercised. Further information regarding the Staff Option Plan is contained in note
33.

20

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share
From continuing operations
From discontinued operations
Total basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share
From continuing operations
From discontinued operations
Total diluted earnings per share

(a) Basic earnings per share

The earnings and weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the
calculation of basic earnings per share are as follows:

Earnings (i)
Earnings from continuing operations (i)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of basic 
earnings per share

(i) Earnings used in the calculation of total basic earnings per share and basic 
earnings per share from continuing operations reconciles to net profit in the 
income statement as follows:

Net profit
Earnings used in the calculation of basic EPS
Adjustments to exclude profit for the period from discontinued operations
Earnings used in the calculation of basic EPS from continuing operations

Consolidated

 2008    

 Cents per share

 2007    
 Cents per share    

11.22
5.82
17.04

10.79
5.59
16.38

7.72
1.02
8.74

7.09
0.91
8.00

 $'000s    

 $'000s    

31,966
21,045

13,518
11,950

 Shares    

 Shares

187,578,226

154,717,072

 $'000s    

 $'000s    

31,966
31,966
(10,921)
21,045

13,518
13,518
(1,568)
11,950

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

20

Earnings Per Share (continued)

(b) Diluted earnings per share

The earnings and weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the 
calculation of diluted earnings per share are as follows:

Earnings (ii)
Earnings from continuing operations (ii)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of diluted 
earnings per share (iii)

(ii) Earnings used in the calculation of total diluted earnings per share and 
diluted earnings per share from continuing operations reconciles to net profit in 
the income statement as follows:

Net profit
Adjustment to exclude the impact of interest expense on convertible note
Earnings used in the calculation of diluted EPS
Adjustments to exclude profit for the period from discontinued operations
Earnings used in the calculation of diluted EPS from continuing operations

(iii) The weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of
diluted earnings per share reconciles to the weighted average number of
ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share as follows:

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic 
EPS
Potential ordinary shares arising on the conversion of convertible note
Shares deemed to be issued for no consideration in respect of employee and 
Director options
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of diluted 
EPS

(iv) The following potential ordinary shares are not dilutive and are therefore
excluded from the weighted average number of ordinary shares for the
purposes of diluted earnings per share:

Employees share options tranche 4
Employees share options tranche 5
Employees share options tranche 6
Employees share options tranche 7

Consolidated

 2008    

 Cents per share

 2007    
 Cents per share    

 $'000s    

 $'000s    

31,966
21,045

13,836
12,268

 Shares    

 Shares

195,112,068

172,920,311

 $'000s    

 $'000s    

31,966
 -
31,966
(10,921)
21,045

13,518
318
13,836
(1,568)
12,268

 Shares    

 Shares

187,578,226
 -

154,717,072
11,340,274

7,533,842

6,862,965

195,112,068

172,920,311

 Shares    

 Shares

-

625,000
500,000
4,815,000
5,940,000

4,425,000
675,000

-
-

5,100,000

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

21

Dividends

Recognised amounts

Notes

 2008    
 Cents per 
share    

 2008
 Total               
$’000

 2007    
 Cents per 
share    

 2007
 Total               
$’000

Fully paid ordinary shares - interim dividend franked to 30%
Fully paid ordinary shares - final dividend franked to 30%

(i)
(ii)

1.75
1.50
3.25

3,212
2,722
5,934

1.00
1.00
2.00

1,641
1,411
3,052

Unrecognised amounts

Fully paid ordinary shares - final dividend franked to 30%

(iii)

2.25

4,129

1.50

2,722

(i) The interim, fully franked dividend was paid on 25 March 2008 (2007: 26 March 2007). The record date for determining the entitlement to
the interim dividend was 7 March 2008 (2007: 13 March 2007). There are no dividend reinvestment plans in operation.

(ii) The final, fully franked dividend was paid on 2 November 2007 (2007: 13 October 2006). The record date for determining the entitlement
to the final dividend was 15 October 2007 (2007: 10 October 2006). There are no dividend reinvestment plans in operation.

(iii) The final, fully franked dividend was declared on 15 August 2008 with an entitlement date of 17 October 2008 and a payment date of 31
October 2008. The financial effect of this dividend has not been recognised in the financial statements at 30 June 2008.

Consolidated

 2008    
 $'000

 2007
 $'000    

13,521
(1,770)
 -

7,062
(1,157)
 -

Adjusted franking account balance
Impact on franking account of dividends not recognised
Income tax consequences of unrecognised dividends

22

Commitments for Expenditure

(a) Capital expenditure commitments

At 30 June 2008 the Group had a capital expenditure commitments amounting to $927,000. This commitment comprised $475,000 
relating to the construction of a PHPA plant at Samchem and $452,000 representing gyro purchase commitments in SEG. The 
Company had no capital expenditure commitments.

At 30 June 2007 the Company and Group had no capital expenditure commitments.

(b) Lease commitments

Hire purchase liabilities and non-cancellable operating lease commitments are disclosed in note 24.

23

Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

Contingent Liabilities

Rental bond

Contingent Assets

Consolidated

 2008
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000

Company

 2008    
 $’000

 2007
 $’000

 -
 -

 -

119
119

 -

 -
 -

 -

100
100

 -

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

24

Leases

(a) Hire Purchases

Hire purchase arrangements

Hire purchase arrangements relate to plant and equipment with terms of up to 5 years. The Group has options to purchase the equipment for
a nominal amount at the conclusion of the arrangements.

Hire purchase commitments
Hire purchase commitments are payable as 
follows. Due:

Within one year
Between one and five years
Later than five years
Minimum lease payments
Less: future finance charges

Minimum future lease payments

Present value of minimum future lease 
payments

Consolidated

 2008    
$’000

 2007
$’000

Company

 2008    
$’000

 2007    
$’000

Consolidated

 2008    
$’000

 2007
$’000

Company

 2008
$’000

 2007    
$’000

            -           1,580              -              467              -           1,443              -              449 
            -              760              -                -                -              728              -                -   
            -              248              -                -                -              236              -                -   
            -           2,588              -              467              -           2,407              -              449 
            -            (181)             -              (18)             -                -                -                -   
            -           2,407              -              449              -           2,407              -              449 

Hire purchase liabilities provided for in the Financial Report
Current – Note 16
Non current – Note 16

(b) Operating Leases

Operating leasing arrangements

            -           1,443              -              385 
            -              964              -               64 
            -           2,407              -              449 

Operating leases relate to premises and equipment (including motor vehicles) used by the Group in its operations, generally with terms
between 2 and 5 years. Some of the operating leases contain options to extend for further periods and an adjustment to bring the lease
payments into line with market rates prevailing at that time. The leases do not contain an option to purchase the leased property.

Non-cancellable operating lease payments

Within one year
Between one and five years
Later than five years

Consolidated

 2008    
$’000

 2007
$’000

Company

 2008    
$’000

 2007    
$’000

1,838
3,785
1,139
6,762

1,062
1,911
686
3,659

162
365
 -
527

162
352
 -
514

IMDEX LIMITED

IMDEX LIMITED

and its controlled entities

and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

25

25

Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries

Parent Entity

Parent Entity

Imdex Limited

Imdex Limited

Controlled Entities

Controlled Entities

Australian Mud Company Pty Ltd

Australian Mud Company Pty Ltd

Samchem Drilling Fluids & Chemicals (Pty) Ltd

Samchem Drilling Fluids & Chemicals (Pty) Ltd

Imdex International Pty Ltd

Imdex International Pty Ltd

Imdex Sweden AB

Imdex Sweden AB

Reflex Instruments Asia Pacific Pty Ltd

Reflex Instruments Asia Pacific Pty Ltd

Imdex Technology UK Ltd (formerly Chardec Technology Ltd)

Imdex Technology UK Ltd (formerly Chardec Technology Ltd)

Reflex Holding AB

Reflex Holding AB

Reflex Instrument AB

Reflex Instrument AB

Reflex Instrument North America

Reflex Instrument North America

Reflex Instrument South America Ltda

Reflex Instrument South America Ltda

Reflex Instruments Europe Ltd

Reflex Instruments Europe Ltd

Drill Hole Surveys (Pty) Ltd

Drill Hole Surveys (Pty) Ltd

Flexit AB

Flexit AB

Flexit Navigation AB

Flexit Navigation AB

Flexit Australia Pty Ltd

Flexit Australia Pty Ltd

Nudge Geotechnical Instrumentation Inc

Nudge Geotechnical Instrumentation Inc

Suay Energy Services LLP

Suay Energy Services LLP

Poly-Drill Drilling Systems Ltd

Poly-Drill Drilling Systems Ltd

Imdex South America S.A.

Imdex South America S.A.

Southernland S.A.

Southernland S.A.

System Entwicklungs GmbH

System Entwicklungs GmbH

Surtron Technologies Pty Ltd

Surtron Technologies Pty Ltd

Surtron Technologies UK Ltd

Surtron Technologies UK Ltd

Surtron Technologies US Inc

Surtron Technologies US Inc

Notes

Notes

Country of

Country of

Incorporation

Incorporation

Ownership Interest

Ownership Interest

 2008    

 2007

 2007

%

%

 2008    

%

%

(i), (ii)

(i), (ii)

Australia

Australia

(ii), (iii)

(ii), (iii)

(ii), (iii), (iv)

(ii), (iii), (iv)

(v)

(v)

(ii), (iii), (vi)

(ii), (iii), (vi)

(vii), 26(g)

(vii), 26(g)

26(h)

26(h)

26(g)

26(g)

26(g)

26(g)

26(g)

26(g)

(xii)

(xii)

26(g)

26(g)

26(f)

26(f)

(viii), 26(f)

(viii), 26(f)

(ii), (ix)

(ii), (ix)

(x)

(x)

26(c) (d)

26(c) (d)

26(b)

26(b)

26(e)

26(e)

26(e)

26(e)

26(a)

26(a)

(ii), (iii), 28

(ii), (iii), 28

28

28

Australia

Australia

South Africa

South Africa

Australia

Australia

Sweden

Sweden

Australia

Australia

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Sweden

Sweden

Sweden

Sweden

Canada

Canada

Chile

Chile

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

South Africa

South Africa

Sweden

Sweden

Sweden

Sweden

Australia

Australia

Canada

Canada

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

Canada

Canada

Chile

Chile

Chile

Chile

Germany

Germany

Australia

Australia

(xi), 28

(xi), 28

United States of America

United States of America

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

-

-

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

-

-

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

100

100

100

100

100

100

(i) Imdex Limited is the ultimate parent company and is the head entity within the tax consolidated group.

(i) Imdex Limited is the ultimate parent company and is the head entity within the tax consolidated group.

(ii) These companies are part of the tax consolidated group. Surtron Technologies Pty Ltd was part of the tax consolidated group until sold on 31

(ii) These companies are part of the tax consolidated group. Surtron Technologies Pty Ltd was part of the tax consolidated group until sold on 31

October 2007.

October 2007.

(iii) These wholly-owned subsidiaries have entered into a deed of cross guarantee with Imdex Limited pursuant to ASIC Class Order 98/1418

(iii) These wholly-owned subsidiaries have entered into a deed of cross guarantee with Imdex Limited pursuant to ASIC Class Order 98/1418

and are relieved from the requirement to prepare and lodge an audited financial report. Australian Mud Company Pty Ltd became a party to the

and are relieved from the requirement to prepare and lodge an audited financial report. Australian Mud Company Pty Ltd became a party to the

deed on 29 June 2006, Imdex International Pty Ltd on 20 October 2006 and Reflex Instruments Asia Pacific Pty Ltd on 14 September 2007.

deed on 29 June 2006, Imdex International Pty Ltd on 20 October 2006 and Reflex Instruments Asia Pacific Pty Ltd on 14 September 2007.

Surtron Technologies Pty Ltd became a party to this deed on 29 June 2006 and ceased to be a party on 31 October 2007 when Imdex Limited

Surtron Technologies Pty Ltd became a party to this deed on 29 June 2006 and ceased to be a party on 31 October 2007 when Imdex Limited

sold 100% of its shares in this entity.

sold 100% of its shares in this entity.

(iv) This entity was incorporated on 4 July 2006

(iv) This entity was incorporated on 4 July 2006

(v) This entity was incorporated on 5 July 2006

(v) This entity was incorporated on 5 July 2006

(vi) This entity was incorporated on 26 March 2007

(vi) This entity was incorporated on 26 March 2007

(vii) This entity was merged with Reflex Holding AB on 1 October 2007.

(vii) This entity was merged with Reflex Holding AB on 1 October 2007.

(viii) This entity was merged with Flexit AB on 29 April 2008.

(viii) This entity was merged with Flexit AB on 29 April 2008.

(ix) This entity was incorporated on 11 May 2007

(ix) This entity was incorporated on 11 May 2007

Instrument North America on 1 January 2008.

Instrument North America on 1 January 2008.

(xi) This entity was incorporated on 16 November 2006

(xi) This entity was incorporated on 16 November 2006

(xii) This entity was incorporated on 28 April 2008

(xii) This entity was incorporated on 28 April 2008

(x) 100% of the issued share capital of this entity was acquired on 1 May 2007. As this entity is non-trading and holds one asset being a patent,

(x) 100% of the issued share capital of this entity was acquired on 1 May 2007. As this entity is non-trading and holds one asset being a patent,

this purchase transaction was accounted for as an acquisition of an asset, not a business combination. This entity was amalgamated with Reflex

this purchase transaction was accounted for as an acquisition of an asset, not a business combination. This entity was amalgamated with Reflex

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

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Leases

(a) Hire Purchases

Hire purchase arrangements

Hire purchase arrangements relate to plant and equipment with terms of up to 5 years. The Group has options to purchase the equipment for

a nominal amount at the conclusion of the arrangements.

Minimum future lease payments

Present value of minimum future lease 

payments

Consolidated

 2008    

$’000

 2007

$’000

Company

Consolidated

Company

 2008    

 2007    

 2008    

$’000

$’000

$’000

 2007

$’000

 2008

$’000

 2007    

$’000

            -           1,580              -              467              -           1,443              -              449 

            -              760              -                -                -              728              -                -   

            -              248              -                -                -              236              -                -   

            -           2,588              -              467              -           2,407              -              449 

            -            (181)             -              (18)             -                -                -                -   

            -           2,407              -              449              -           2,407              -              449 

            -           1,443              -              385 

            -              964              -               64 

            -           2,407              -              449 

Hire purchase commitments

Hire purchase commitments are payable as 

follows. Due:

Within one year

Between one and five years

Later than five years

Minimum lease payments

Less: future finance charges

Hire purchase liabilities provided for in the Financial Report

Current – Note 16

Non current – Note 16

(b) Operating Leases

Operating leasing arrangements

Operating leases relate to premises and equipment (including motor vehicles) used by the Group in its operations, generally with terms

between 2 and 5 years. Some of the operating leases contain options to extend for further periods and an adjustment to bring the lease

payments into line with market rates prevailing at that time. The leases do not contain an option to purchase the leased property.

Non-cancellable operating lease payments

Within one year

Between one and five years

Later than five years

Consolidated

 2008    

$’000

 2007

$’000

Company

 2008    

 2007    

$’000

$’000

1,838

3,785

1,139

6,762

1,062

1,911

686

3,659

162

365

 -

527

162

352

 -

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and its controlled entities
and its controlled entities
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

25
25

Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries

Parent Entity
Parent Entity

Imdex Limited
Imdex Limited

Controlled Entities
Controlled Entities

Notes

Notes

Country of
Country of
Incorporation
Incorporation

(i), (ii)

(i), (ii)

Australia

Australia

Ownership Interest

Ownership Interest

 2008    

 2007
%

 2007
%

 2008    

%

%

Australian Mud Company Pty Ltd
Australian Mud Company Pty Ltd
Samchem Drilling Fluids & Chemicals (Pty) Ltd
Samchem Drilling Fluids & Chemicals (Pty) Ltd
Imdex International Pty Ltd
Imdex International Pty Ltd
Imdex Sweden AB
Imdex Sweden AB
Reflex Instruments Asia Pacific Pty Ltd
Reflex Instruments Asia Pacific Pty Ltd
Imdex Technology UK Ltd (formerly Chardec Technology Ltd)
Imdex Technology UK Ltd (formerly Chardec Technology Ltd)
Reflex Holding AB
Reflex Holding AB
Reflex Instrument AB
Reflex Instrument AB
Reflex Instrument North America
Reflex Instrument North America
Reflex Instrument South America Ltda
Reflex Instrument South America Ltda
Reflex Instruments Europe Ltd
Reflex Instruments Europe Ltd
Drill Hole Surveys (Pty) Ltd
Drill Hole Surveys (Pty) Ltd
Flexit AB
Flexit AB
Flexit Navigation AB
Flexit Navigation AB
Flexit Australia Pty Ltd
Flexit Australia Pty Ltd
Nudge Geotechnical Instrumentation Inc
Nudge Geotechnical Instrumentation Inc
Suay Energy Services LLP
Suay Energy Services LLP
Poly-Drill Drilling Systems Ltd
Poly-Drill Drilling Systems Ltd
Imdex South America S.A.
Imdex South America S.A.
Southernland S.A.
Southernland S.A.
System Entwicklungs GmbH
System Entwicklungs GmbH
Surtron Technologies Pty Ltd
Surtron Technologies Pty Ltd
Surtron Technologies UK Ltd
Surtron Technologies UK Ltd
Surtron Technologies US Inc
Surtron Technologies US Inc

(ii), (iii)

(ii), (iii)

(ii), (iii), (iv)
(ii), (iii), (iv)
(v)
(v)
(ii), (iii), (vi)
(ii), (iii), (vi)
26(h)
26(h)
26(g)
26(g)
(vii), 26(g)
(vii), 26(g)
26(g)
26(g)
26(g)
26(g)
(xii)
(xii)
26(g)
26(g)
26(f)
26(f)
(viii), 26(f)
(viii), 26(f)
(ii), (ix)
(ii), (ix)
(x)
(x)
26(c) (d)
26(c) (d)
26(b)
26(b)
26(e)
26(e)
26(e)
26(e)
26(a)
26(a)
(ii), (iii), 28
(ii), (iii), 28
28
28
(xi), 28
(xi), 28

Australia
Australia
South Africa
South Africa
Australia
Australia
Sweden
Sweden
Australia
Australia
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Sweden
Sweden
Sweden
Sweden
Canada
Canada
Chile
Chile
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
South Africa
South Africa
Sweden
Sweden
Sweden
Sweden
Australia
Australia
Canada
Canada
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Canada
Canada
Chile
Chile
Chile
Chile
Germany
Germany
Australia
Australia
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United States of America
United States of America

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
-
100
100
100
100
100
-
100
-
100
100
100
100
100
-
-
-

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
-
100
100
100
100
100
-
100
-
100
100
100
100
100
-
-
-

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
-
100
100
100
100
100
-
-
-
-
-
100
100
100

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
-
100
100
100
100
100
-
-
-
-
-
100
100
100

(i) Imdex Limited is the ultimate parent company and is the head entity within the tax consolidated group.
(i) Imdex Limited is the ultimate parent company and is the head entity within the tax consolidated group.
(ii) These companies are part of the tax consolidated group. Surtron Technologies Pty Ltd was part of the tax consolidated group until sold on 31
(ii) These companies are part of the tax consolidated group. Surtron Technologies Pty Ltd was part of the tax consolidated group until sold on 31
October 2007.
October 2007.
(iii) These wholly-owned subsidiaries have entered into a deed of cross guarantee with Imdex Limited pursuant to ASIC Class Order 98/1418
(iii) These wholly-owned subsidiaries have entered into a deed of cross guarantee with Imdex Limited pursuant to ASIC Class Order 98/1418
and are relieved from the requirement to prepare and lodge an audited financial report. Australian Mud Company Pty Ltd became a party to the
and are relieved from the requirement to prepare and lodge an audited financial report. Australian Mud Company Pty Ltd became a party to the
deed on 29 June 2006, Imdex International Pty Ltd on 20 October 2006 and Reflex Instruments Asia Pacific Pty Ltd on 14 September 2007.
deed on 29 June 2006, Imdex International Pty Ltd on 20 October 2006 and Reflex Instruments Asia Pacific Pty Ltd on 14 September 2007.
Surtron Technologies Pty Ltd became a party to this deed on 29 June 2006 and ceased to be a party on 31 October 2007 when Imdex Limited
Surtron Technologies Pty Ltd became a party to this deed on 29 June 2006 and ceased to be a party on 31 October 2007 when Imdex Limited
sold 100% of its shares in this entity.
sold 100% of its shares in this entity.
(iv) This entity was incorporated on 4 July 2006
(iv) This entity was incorporated on 4 July 2006
(v) This entity was incorporated on 5 July 2006
(v) This entity was incorporated on 5 July 2006
(vi) This entity was incorporated on 26 March 2007
(vi) This entity was incorporated on 26 March 2007
(vii) This entity was merged with Reflex Holding AB on 1 October 2007.
(vii) This entity was merged with Reflex Holding AB on 1 October 2007.
(viii) This entity was merged with Flexit AB on 29 April 2008.
(viii) This entity was merged with Flexit AB on 29 April 2008.
(ix) This entity was incorporated on 11 May 2007
(ix) This entity was incorporated on 11 May 2007
(x) 100% of the issued share capital of this entity was acquired on 1 May 2007. As this entity is non-trading and holds one asset being a patent,
(x) 100% of the issued share capital of this entity was acquired on 1 May 2007. As this entity is non-trading and holds one asset being a patent,
this purchase transaction was accounted for as an acquisition of an asset, not a business combination. This entity was amalgamated with Reflex
this purchase transaction was accounted for as an acquisition of an asset, not a business combination. This entity was amalgamated with Reflex
Instrument North America on 1 January 2008.
Instrument North America on 1 January 2008.
(xi) This entity was incorporated on 16 November 2006
(xi) This entity was incorporated on 16 November 2006
(xii) This entity was incorporated on 28 April 2008
(xii) This entity was incorporated on 28 April 2008

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and its controlled entities
and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

25

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Subsidiaries (continued)

Subsidiaries (continued)

The consolidated income statement of entities which are party to the deed of cross guarantee are:

The consolidated income statement of entities which are party to the deed of cross guarantee are:

Income Statement

Income Statement

Revenue from sale of goods, rendering of services and operating lease rental 
Other revenue from operations
Total revenue

Revenue from sale of goods, rendering of services and operating lease rental 
Other revenue from operations
Total revenue

Other income
Other income
Raw materials and consumables used
Raw materials and consumables used
Employee benefit expenses
Employee benefit expenses
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Finance costs
Finance costs
Commissions
Commissions
Consultancy fees
Consultancy fees
Legal and professional expenses
Legal and professional expenses
Rent and premises costs
Rent and premises costs
Repairs and maintenance
Repairs and maintenance
Travel and accommodation
Travel and accommodation
Motor vehicle costs
Motor vehicle costs
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)
Other expenses
Other expenses
Profit before income tax expense
Profit before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Income tax expense
Profit for the year from continuing operations
Profit for the year from continuing operations
Profit for the year from discontinued operations
Profit for the year from discontinued operations
Profit for the year
Profit for the year

 2008    
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000    

 2007    
 $’000    

 2007    
 $’000    

91,161
3,356
94,517

91,161
3,356
94,517

9,615
9,615
(42,784)
(42,784)
(11,888)
(11,888)
(3,243)
(3,243)
(1,998)
(1,998)
(1,259)
(1,259)
(1,834)
(1,834)
(1,330)
(1,330)
(1,242)
(1,242)
(37)
(37)
(2,012)
(2,012)
(655)
(655)
(1,018)
(1,018)
(10,283)
(10,283)
24,549
24,549
(9,127)
(9,127)
15,422
15,422
15,855
15,855
31,277
31,277

66,909
2,866
69,775

66,909
2,866
69,775

4,814
(34,280)
(6,451)
(2,372)
(2,252)
(1,170)
(1,384)
(449)
(1,017)
(554)
(1,244)
(493)
(950)
(3,440)
18,533
(5,928)
12,605
1,568
14,173

4,814
(34,280)
(6,451)
(2,372)
(2,252)
(1,170)
(1,384)
(449)
(1,017)
(554)
(1,244)
(493)
(950)
(3,440)
18,533
(5,928)
12,605
1,568
14,173

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

25

25

Subsidiaries (continued)

Subsidiaries (continued)

The consolidated balance sheet of entities which are party to the deed of cross guarantee are:

The consolidated balance sheet of entities which are party to the deed of cross guarantee are:

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet

Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Trade and Other Receivables
Inventories
Other Financial Assets
Other
Total Current Assets

Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Trade and Other Receivables
Inventories
Other Financial Assets
Other
Total Current Assets

Non Current Assets
Non Current Assets
Other Financial Assets
Other Financial Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Other Intangible Assets
Other Intangible Assets
Other
Other
Total Non Current Assets
Total Non Current Assets
Total Assets
Total Assets

Current Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Trade and Other Payables
Trade and Other Payables
Borrowings
Borrowings
Current Tax Payables
Current Tax Payables
Provisions
Provisions
Total Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities

Non Current Liabilities
Non Current Liabilities
Borrowings
Borrowings
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Provisions
Provisions
Total Non Current Liabilities
Total Non Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Net Assets
Net Assets

Equity
Equity
Contributed Capital
Contributed Capital
Employee Equity-Settled Benefits Reserve
Employee Equity-Settled Benefits Reserve
Retained Profits *
Retained Profits *
Total Equity
Total Equity

*  Retained Profit at the beginning of the financial year

*  Retained Profit at the beginning of the financial year

Net Profit
Dividend provided for or paid
Retained Profit at the end of the financial year

Net Profit
Dividend provided for or paid
Retained Profit at the end of the financial year

 2008    
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000    

 2007    
 $’000    

 2007    
 $’000    

7,341
7,341
31,946
31,946
14,214
14,214
51,243
51,243
30
30
104,774
104,774

40,752
40,752
7,216
7,216
1,543
1,543
 -
 -
49,511
49,511
154,285
154,285

12,980
11,687
8,071
800
33,538

12,980
11,687
8,071
800
33,538

10,717
(130)
558
11,145
44,683
109,602

10,717
(130)
558
11,145
44,683
109,602

64,883
2,573
42,146
109,602

64,883
2,573
42,146
109,602

16,803
31,277
(5,934)
42,146

16,803
31,277
(5,934)
42,146

7,171
7,171
24,861
24,861
11,085
11,085
60,871
60,871
56
56
104,044
104,044

8,492
11,768
429
664
21,353
125,397

8,492
11,768
429
664
21,353
125,397

14,871
9,060
5,358
1,475
30,764

14,871
9,060
5,358
1,475
30,764

15,678
303
116
16,097
46,861
78,536

15,678
303
116
16,097
46,861
78,536

60,982
751
16,803
78,536

60,982
751
16,803
78,536

5,682
14,173
(3,052)
16,803

5,682
14,173
(3,052)
16,803

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26

Acquisition of Businesses

(a) Acquisition of entity - System Entwicklungs GmbH

With effect from 1 January 2008, Imdex Limited, acquired 100% of the issued share capital of System Entwicklungs GmbH (SEG), a company
incorporated in Germany. SEG manufacture and sell technologically advanced down hole instrumentation for use in the drilling industry from their
facility located in Riegel, Germany. The numbers presented below have been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. 

Details of the assets, liabilities and goodwill:

 Book value    

Notes

 $’000

 Fair value 
adjustments
 $’000    

 Fair value on 
acquisition    
 $’000    

Receivables
Inventory
Property, plant and equipment
Technology and customer based intangibles
Trade and other payables
Deferred tax
Fair value of net identifiable assets acquired (other than cash and cash 
equivalents)
Goodwill on acquisition
Total purchase consideration

Total purchase consideration comprises
Consideration in cash and cash equivalents
Less: Cash and cash equivalents acquired
Direct costs relating to the acquisition

(i)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

446
838
35
 -
(1,914)
 -
(595)

 -
 -
 -
5,642
 -
(1,693)
3,949

Operating results of SEG included in the Consolidated Income Statement of Imdex Limited from acquisition on 1 January 2008 
to 30 June 2008:

Revenue
Total expenses
Profit after tax for the period

(iv)

446
838
35
5,642
(1,914)
(1,693)
3,354

10,499
13,853

14,100
(637)
390
13,853

 Results since 
acquisition    
 $’000    

2,418
(2,130)
288

(i) Intangible assets of $5.6 million comprise technical knowledge and other know-how as well as customer relationships in existence at the time of
acquisition. Deferred tax of $1.7 million was raised on these balances. These intangibles have been valued by independent valuation
professionals using the replacement cost and relief-from-royalty methods. Data inputs into the model were derived from internal management
budgets. Intangible assets are being amortised over their estimated useful lives of between 1 and 10 years.

(ii) Goodwill arose in the business combination because the cost of the combination included a control premium paid to acquire SEG. In addition,
the consideration paid for the combination effectively included amounts in relation to the benefit of expected synergies, revenue growth, future
market development and the assembled workforce of SEG. These benefits are not recognised separately from goodwill as the future economic
benefits arising from them cannot be reliably measured. There were no acquisition provisions created, nor were there any contingent liabilities
assumed in the acquisition.

(iii) The Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 30 June 2008 records the payment for the acquisition of SEG as $13.9 million
being the total consideration of $14.1 million above plus direct costs of $0.4 million and less $0.6 million of cash and cash equivalents acquired. A
dividend of $0.7 million representing profits up to the acquisition date is due to the vendors of SEG and was taken up at acquisition.

(iv) Had the acquisition of SEG been effected on 1 July 2007, the beginning of the financial year and assuming all units were sold and none
rented, the SEG financial results included in the Imdex consolidated results would have been revenue of approximately $4.8 million and profit of
approximately $0.6 million. The results of SEG are included in the Down Hole Instrumentation segment. The Board considers these 'pro-forma'
numbers to represent an approximate measure of the performance of the combined group on an annualised basis and to provide a reference point
for comparison in future periods.

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Acquisition of Businesses (continued)

(b) Acquisition of entity - Poly-Drill Drilling Systems Limited

With effect from 1 July 2007, Imdex Limited, acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Poly-Drill Drilling Systems Limited (Poly-Drill), a
company incorporated in Canada. Poly-Drill undertake the manufacture and sale of polymer based drilling fluids as well as various solids control
activities from Calgary, Canada. The numbers presented below have been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. 

Details of the assets, liabilities and goodwill:

 Book value    

Notes

 $’000

 Fair value 
adjustments
 $’000    

 Fair value on 
acquisition    
 $’000    

Inventory
Property, plant and equipment
Trade and other payables
Fair value of net identifiable assets acquired (other than cash and cash 
equivalents)
Goodwill on acquisition
Total purchase consideration

Total purchase consideration comprises
Consideration in cash and cash equivalents
Less: Cash and cash equivalents acquired
Issue of ordinary shares
Direct costs relating to the acquisition

(i)

(ii), 18

(iii)

178
150
(696)
(368)

 -
 -
 -
 -

Operating results of SEG included in the Consolidated Income Statement of Imdex Limited from acquisition on 1 January 2008 

Operating results of Poly-Drill included in the Consolidated Income Statement of Imdex Limited from acquisition on 1 July 2007 
to 30 June 2008:

Revenue
Total expenses
Profit after tax for the period

178
150
(696)
(368)

3,369
3,001

1,849
(673)
1,750
75
3,001

 Results since 
acquisition    
 $’000    

2,727
(2,422)
305

(i) Goodwill arose in the business combination because the cost of the combination included a control premium paid to acquire Poly-Drill. In
addition, the consideration paid for the combination effectively included amounts in relation to the benefit of expected synergies, revenue growth,
future market development and the assembled workforce of Poly-Drill. These benefits are not recognised separately from goodwill as the future
economic benefits arising from them cannot be reliably measured. There were no acquisition provisions created, nor were there any contingent
liabilities assumed in the acquisition.

(ii) Comprised the issue of 1,212,751 fully paid ordinary shares in Imdex Limited at $1.443 per share. The issue price of the shares was
determined using the closing weighted average share price over the 5 business days prior to 1 July 2007. These shares will be held in voluntary
escrow for a period of 12 months from 1 July 2007. The issue of shares was approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 19
October 2007.

(iii) The Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 30 June 2008 records the payment for the acquisition of Poly-Drill as $0.9 million
being the total consideration of $3.0 million above less $1.8 million settled in shares and $0.3 million paid in the prior year.

IMDEX LIMITED

and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

26

Acquisition of Businesses

(a) Acquisition of entity - System Entwicklungs GmbH

With effect from 1 January 2008, Imdex Limited, acquired 100% of the issued share capital of System Entwicklungs GmbH (SEG), a company

incorporated in Germany. SEG manufacture and sell technologically advanced down hole instrumentation for use in the drilling industry from their

facility located in Riegel, Germany. The numbers presented below have been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. 

Details of the assets, liabilities and goodwill:

 Book value    

 Fair value 

 Fair value on 

adjustments

acquisition    

Notes

 $’000

 $’000    

 $’000    

Fair value of net identifiable assets acquired (other than cash and cash 

Property, plant and equipment

Technology and customer based intangibles

Trade and other payables

Receivables

Inventory

Deferred tax

equivalents)

Goodwill on acquisition

Total purchase consideration

Total purchase consideration comprises

Consideration in cash and cash equivalents

Less: Cash and cash equivalents acquired

Direct costs relating to the acquisition

to 30 June 2008:

Revenue

Total expenses

Profit after tax for the period

446

838

35

 -

(1,914)

 -

(595)

 -

 -

 -

 -

5,642

(1,693)

3,949

446

838

35

5,642

(1,914)

(1,693)

3,354

10,499

13,853

14,100

(637)

390

13,853

2,418

(2,130)

288

 Results since 

acquisition    

 $’000    

(i)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(i) Intangible assets of $5.6 million comprise technical knowledge and other know-how as well as customer relationships in existence at the time of

acquisition. Deferred tax of $1.7 million was raised on these balances. These intangibles have been valued by independent valuation

professionals using the replacement cost and relief-from-royalty methods. Data inputs into the model were derived from internal management

budgets. Intangible assets are being amortised over their estimated useful lives of between 1 and 10 years.

(ii) Goodwill arose in the business combination because the cost of the combination included a control premium paid to acquire SEG. In addition,

the consideration paid for the combination effectively included amounts in relation to the benefit of expected synergies, revenue growth, future

market development and the assembled workforce of SEG. These benefits are not recognised separately from goodwill as the future economic

benefits arising from them cannot be reliably measured. There were no acquisition provisions created, nor were there any contingent liabilities

assumed in the acquisition.

(iii) The Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 30 June 2008 records the payment for the acquisition of SEG as $13.9 million

being the total consideration of $14.1 million above plus direct costs of $0.4 million and less $0.6 million of cash and cash equivalents acquired. A

dividend of $0.7 million representing profits up to the acquisition date is due to the vendors of SEG and was taken up at acquisition.

(iv) Had the acquisition of SEG been effected on 1 July 2007, the beginning of the financial year and assuming all units were sold and none

rented, the SEG financial results included in the Imdex consolidated results would have been revenue of approximately $4.8 million and profit of

approximately $0.6 million. The results of SEG are included in the Down Hole Instrumentation segment. The Board considers these 'pro-forma'

numbers to represent an approximate measure of the performance of the combined group on an annualised basis and to provide a reference point

for comparison in future periods.

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Acquisition of Businesses (continued)

(c) Acquisition of initial 75% of entity - Suay Energy Services LLP

With effect from 1 July 2007 Imdex Limited acquired 75% of the issued share capital of Suay Energy Services LLP (Suay), a company
incorporated in Kazakhstan. The purchase of Suay is complementary to the existing drilling fluids and chemicals businesses of Imdex. Suay
provide drilling fluids and chemicals to the Kazakhstan oilfields in the Caspian Sea region. The numbers presented below have been accounted
for using the acquisition method of accounting.

Details of the assets, liabilities and goodwill:

 Book value    

Notes

 $’000

 Fair value 
adjustments
 $’000    

 Fair value on 
acquisition    
 $’000    

Trade and other receivables
Inventory
Property, plant and equipment
Trade and other payables
Fair value of net identifiable assets acquired (other than cash and cash 
equivalents)
Goodwill on acquisition
Less: Minority interests
Total purchase consideration

Total purchase consideration comprises
Consideration in cash and cash equivalents
Direct costs relating to the acquisition

(i)

(ii)

123
317
43
(420)
63

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

Operating results of Suay included in the Consolidated Income Statement of Imdex Limited from acquisition on 1 July 2007 to 
30 June 2008:

Revenue
Total expenses
Profit after tax for the period

123
317
43
(420)
63

505
(16)
552

473
79
552

 Results since 
acquisition    
 $’000    

2,108
(1,963)
145

(i) Goodwill arose in the business combination because the cost of the combination included a control premium paid to acquire a 75% interest in
Suay. In addition, the consideration paid for the combination effectively included amounts in relation to the benefit of expected synergies, revenue
growth, future market development and the assembled workforce of Suay. These benefits are not recognised separately from goodwill as the
future economic benefits arising from them cannot be reliably measured. There were no acquisition provisions created, nor were there any
contingent liabilities assumed in the acquisition.

(ii) The Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 30 June 2008 records the payment for the acquisition of Suay as $0.2 million being
the total consideration of $0.6 million above less $0.4 million paid in the prior year.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

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Acquisition of Businesses (continued)

(d) Acquisition of minority interest - Suay Energy Services LLP

With effect from 30 June 2008 Imdex Limited acquired the remaining 25% of the issued share capital of Suay Energy Services LLP (Suay) from
the minority shareholders. The original 75% of the issued share capital of Suay was purchased with effect from 1 July 2007, refer note 26(c). The
numbers presented below have been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. These numbers are provisional only as the
acquisition accounting is still in the process of being finalised.

Details of the assets, liabilities and goodwill:

 Book value    

Notes

 $’000

 Fair value 
adjustments    
 $’000    

 Fair value on 
acquisition    

 $’000

Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventory
Property, plant and equipment
Trade and other payables
Fair value of net identifiable assets acquired

25% thereof
Goodwill on acquisition
Total purchase consideration

Total purchase consideration comprises
Consideration in cash and cash equivalents
Issue of ordinary shares
Direct costs relating to the acquisition

10
494
572
212
(1,106)
182

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

10
494
572
212
(1,106)
182

46
761
807

500
278
29
807

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(i) Although Imdex Limited already controlled Suay, an additional goodwill amount became payable on the acquisition of the remaining 25% due to
growth in the business and future prospects as well as a premium to obtain complete 100% control. These benefits are not recognised separately
from goodwill as the future economic benefits arising from them cannot be reliably measured. There were no acquisition provisions created, nor
were there any contingent liabilities assumed in the acquisition.

(ii) Comprised the issue of 168,530 fully paid ordinary shares in Imdex Limited. These shares had a fair value of $1.65 per share, being the closing 
market price at 30 June 2008. These shares were issued on 1 July 2008 and are not subject to escrow. The issue of these shares is not required to
be formally approved by shareholders as they fall below the 15% threshold level.

(iii) The Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 30 June 2008 records the payment for the acquisition of Suay as nil as the cash
consideration was paid on 1 July 2008. The purchase consideration of $0.8 million is accrued at note 15.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

26

Acquisition of Businesses (continued)

(e) Acquisition of entity - Southernland S.A.

On 1 November 2007 Imdex South America S.A., a newly incorporated wholly owned subsidiary of Imdex Limited, settled the purchase of 100%
of the issued share capital of Southernland S.A. (Southernland), a company incorporated in Chile. The acquisition was structured under a mandate 
so as to entitle the Group to the profits from 1 July 2007 onwards. Southernland manufacture and supply drilling fluids and chemicals to the Latin
American market, complementing the existing fluids and chemicals businesses of Imdex and providing access to new geographic markets. The
numbers presented below have been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting.

Details of the assets, liabilities and goodwill:

 Book value    

Notes

 $’000

 Fair value 
adjustments
 $’000    

 Fair value on 
acquisition    
 $’000    

Trade and other receivables
Inventory
Property, plant and equipment
Trade and other payables
Fair value of net identifiable assets acquired (other than cash and cash 
equivalents)
Goodwill on acquisition
Total purchase consideration

Total purchase consideration comprises
Consideration in cash and cash equivalents
Less: Cash and cash equivalents acquired
Issue of ordinary shares
Direct costs relating to the acquisition

(i)

(ii), 18

(iii)

538
273
83
(474)
420

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

Operating results of Southernland included in the Consolidated Income Statement of Imdex Limited from 1 July 2007 to 30 
June 2008:

Revenue
Total expenses
Profit after tax for the period

538
273
83
(474)
420

2,413
2,833

1,413
(87)
1,387
120
2,833

 Results since 
acquisition    
 $’000    

3,062
(2,616)
446

(i) Goodwill arose in the business combination because the cost of the combination included a control premium paid to acquire Southernland. In
addition, the consideration paid for the combination effectively included amounts in relation to the benefit of expected synergies, revenue growth,
future market development and the assembled workforce of Southernland. These benefits are not recognised separately from goodwill as the
future economic benefits arising from them cannot be reliably measured. There were no acquisition provisions created, nor were there any
contingent liabilities assumed in the acquisition.

(ii) Comprised the issue of 723,679 fully paid ordinary shares in Imdex Limited at $1.9163 per share. The issue price of the shares was determined
using the closing weighted average share price over the 5 business days prior to 1 November 2007. These shares will be held in voluntary escrow
for a period of 24 months from 1 November 2007. The issue of these shares is not required to be formally approved by shareholders as this issue
falls below the 15% threshold level.

(iii) The Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 30 June 2008 records the payment for the acquisition of Southernland as $1.4
million being the total consideration of $2.8 million above less $1.4 million paid in shares.  

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

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Acquisition of Businesses (continued)

(f) Acquisition of entity - Flexit AB

With effect from 1 May 2007, Imdex Sweden AB, wholly owned subsidiary of Imdex Limited, acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Flexit
AB (Flexit), a company incorporated in Sweden. Flexit AB has one Swedish wholly owned subsidiary, Flexit Navigation AB. Flexit are leading
developers and suppliers of borehole survey equipment to the exploration and mining industries globally. At the General Meeting of Shareholders
held on 30 April 2007, the shareholders of Imdex Limited approved this acquisition and the associated issue of shares. The numbers presented
below have been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting.

Details of the assets, liabilities and goodwill are as follows:

 Book value    

 Fair value 
adjustments    

 Fair value on 
acquisition    

Notes

 $’000

 $’000

 $’000

Trade and other receivables
Inventory
Deferred tax assets / (liabilities)
Property, plant and equipment
Technology based intangibles
Trade name based intangibles
Trade and other payables
Long term liabilities
Fair value of net identifiable assets acquired (other than cash and cash 
equivalents)
Goodwill on acquisition
Total purchase consideration

Total purchase consideration comprises
Consideration in cash and cash equivalents
Less cash and cash equivalents acquired
Deferred consideration - Mandatory Convertible Capital
Direct costs relating to the acquisition

(i)

(i)
(i)

(ii)

(iv), 18

(iii)

896
557
 -
207
 -
 -
(1,203)
(54)
403

 -
 -
(2,124)
 -
4,672
2,916
 -
 -
5,464

Operating results of the Flexit consolidated group included in the Consolidated Income Statement of Imdex Limited from 
acquisition on 1 May 2007 to 30 June 2007:

Operating revenue
Total expenses
Loss for the period after tax

(v)

896
557
(2,124)
207
4,672
2,916
(1,203)
(54)
5,867

11,107
16,974

12,000
(1,842)
6,700
116
16,974

 Results since 
acquisition    

 $’000

1,275
(1,315)
(40)

(i) Technology based intangible assets of $4.7 million comprise technical knowledge and other know-how in existence at the time of acquisition.
Trade name based intangibles of $2.9 million represents the value of the Flexit and GyroSmart trade names at acquisition. Deferred tax of $2.1
million was raised on these balances. These intangibles have been valued by independent valuation professionals using the replacement cost and
relief-from-royalty methods respectively. Data inputs into the model were derived from internal management budgets. Intangible assets are being
amortised over their estimated useful lives of 5 years.

(ii) Goodwill arose in the business combination because the cost of the combination included a control premium paid to acquire Flexit. In addition,
the consideration paid for the combination effectively included amounts in relation to the benefit of expected synergies, revenue growth, future
market development and the assembled workforce of Flexit. These benefits are not recognised separately from goodwill as the future economic
benefits arising from them cannot be reliably measured. There were no acquisition provisions created, nor were there any contingent liabilities
assumed in the acquisition.

(iii) The Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 30 June 2007 records the payment for the acquisition of Flexit as $10.3 million
being the total consideration of $20.3 million above less $10.0 million of deferred consideration.

(iv) The balance of the purchase price is due on 1 May 2009. This will be settled by way of the issue of 5 million fully paid ordinary shares in
Imdex Limited. Should the Imdex share price be below $2 per share at that time, an additional cash payment will be made to bring the total of
cash paid and shares issued at that time to $10 million. At the General Meeting of Shareholders held on 30 April 2007 the shareholders approved
the future issue of these shares to the vendors of Flexit. The deferred consideration has been recorded at $6,700,000 based on the Company's
analysis of the fair value of the consideration at acquisition date.

(v) Had the acquisition of Flexit been effected on 1 July 2006, the beginning of the prior financial year, the Flexit financial results included in the
Imdex consolidated results would have been revenue of approximately $9.2 million and profit of approximately $1.0 million. The results of Flexit
are included in the Down Hole Instrumentation segment. The Board considers these 'pro-forma' numbers to represent an approximate measure of
the performance of the combined group on an annualised basis and to provide a reference point for comparison in future periods.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

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Acquisition of Businesses (continued)

(g) Acquisition of entity - Reflex Holding AB

With effect from 1 August 2006, Imdex Sweden AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of Imdex Limited, acquired 100% of the issued share capital of
Reflex Holding AB (Reflex), a company incorporated in Sweden. Reflex Holding AB is the parent of a group of companies operating in South
Africa, Europe, North and South America under the "Reflex Instrument" trading name. Reflex are leading developers and suppliers of borehole
survey equipment globally. At the General Meeting of Shareholders held on 8 August 2006, the shareholders of Imdex Limited approved this
acquisition and the associated issue of the convertible note. The numbers presented below have been accounted for using the acquisition method
of accounting.

Details of the assets, liabilities and goodwill are as follows:

 Book value    

 Fair value 
adjustments    

 Fair value on 
acquisition    

Notes

 $’000

 $’000

 $’000

Trade and other receivables
Inventory
Deferred tax assets / (liabilities)
Property, plant and equipment
Goodwill
Intangibles
Other non-current assets
Trade and other payables
Fair value of net identifiable assets acquired (other than cash and cash 
equivalents)
Goodwill on acquisition
Total purchase consideration

Total purchase consideration comprises
Consideration in cash and cash equivalents
Less cash and cash equivalents acquired
Convertible note raised
Bank loan raised
Deferred vendor finance - due and paid on 31 January 2007
Direct costs relating to the acquisition

(i)

(i)

(ii)

(iv)
16

(iii)

3,818
1,511
405
1,566
670
 -
22
(4,966)
3,026

(14)
 -
(3,174)
 -
(670)
11,335
(19)
487
7,945

Operating results of the Reflex consolidated group included in the Consolidated Income Statement of Imdex Limited from 
acquisition on 1 August 2006 to 30 June 2007:

Operating revenue
Total expenses
Profit for the period after tax

(v)

3,804
1,511
(2,769)
1,566
 -
11,335
3
(4,479)
10,971

14,623
25,594

2,884
(111)
10,400
9,955
2,000
466
25,594

 Results since 
acquisition    

 $’000

18,492
(14,626)
3,866

(i) Customer based intangible assets of $9.8 million comprise customer lists and relationships at the time of acquisition. Trade name based
intangible assets of $1.5 million represent the value to the Group of the Reflex trading name in the markets in which they operate. Deferred tax of
$3.2 million was raised on these balances. These intangibles have been valued by independent valuation professionals using the multi period
excess earnings model. Data inputs into the model were derived from internal management budgets. These intangible assets are being amortised
over their estimated useful lives of 6 years each.

(ii) Goodwill arose because the cost of the combination included a control premium paid to acquire Reflex. In addition, the consideration paid for
the combination effectively included amounts in relation to the benefit of expected synergies, revenue growth, future market development and the
assembled workforce of Reflex. These benefits are not recognised separately from goodwill as the future economic benefits arising from them
cannot be reliably measured. There were no acquisition provisions created, nor were there any contingent liabilities assumed in the acquisition.

(iii) The Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 30 June 2007 records the payment for the acquisition of Reflex as $15.2 million
being the total consideration of $25.6 million above less the $10.4 million convertible note.

(iv) At the General Meeting of Shareholders held on 8 August 2006 the shareholders approved the issue of a convertible note with a face value of
$10.4 million. This convertible note converted into equity on 15 February 2007. Refer to notes 16 and 18.

(v) Had the acquisition of Reflex been effected on 1 July 2006, the beginning of the prior financial year, the Reflex financial results included in the
Imdex consolidated results would have been revenue of approximately $20.3 million and profit of approximately $4.6 million. The results of Reflex
are included in the Down Hole Instrumentation segment. The Board considers these 'pro-forma' numbers to represent an approximate measure of
the performance of the combined group on an annualised basis and to provide a reference point for comparison in future periods.

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With effect from 1 August 2006, Imdex Sweden AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of Imdex Limited, acquired 100% of the issued share capital of

Reflex Holding AB (Reflex), a company incorporated in Sweden. Reflex Holding AB is the parent of a group of companies operating in South

Africa, Europe, North and South America under the "Reflex Instrument" trading name. Reflex are leading developers and suppliers of borehole

survey equipment globally. At the General Meeting of Shareholders held on 8 August 2006, the shareholders of Imdex Limited approved this

acquisition and the associated issue of the convertible note. The numbers presented below have been accounted for using the acquisition method

of accounting.

Details of the assets, liabilities and goodwill are as follows:

 Book value    

 Fair value 

 Fair value on 

Notes

 $’000

 $’000

 $’000

adjustments    

acquisition    

IMDEX LIMITED

and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

26

Acquisition of Businesses (continued)

(g) Acquisition of entity - Reflex Holding AB

Trade and other receivables

Inventory

Deferred tax assets / (liabilities)

Property, plant and equipment

Goodwill

Intangibles

Other non-current assets

Trade and other payables

equivalents)

Goodwill on acquisition

Total purchase consideration

Fair value of net identifiable assets acquired (other than cash and cash 

Total purchase consideration comprises

Consideration in cash and cash equivalents

Less cash and cash equivalents acquired

Convertible note raised

Bank loan raised

Deferred vendor finance - due and paid on 31 January 2007

Direct costs relating to the acquisition

(i)

(i)

(ii)

(iv)

16

(iii)

(v)

3,818

1,511

405

1,566

670

 -

22

(4,966)

3,026

(14)

 -

 -

(3,174)

(670)

11,335

(19)

487

7,945

3,804

1,511

(2,769)

1,566

 -

3

11,335

(4,479)

10,971

14,623

25,594

2,884

(111)

10,400

9,955

2,000

466

25,594

 Results since 

acquisition    

 $’000

18,492

(14,626)

3,866

Operating results of the Reflex consolidated group included in the Consolidated Income Statement of Imdex Limited from 

acquisition on 1 August 2006 to 30 June 2007:

Operating revenue

Total expenses

Profit for the period after tax

(i) Customer based intangible assets of $9.8 million comprise customer lists and relationships at the time of acquisition. Trade name based

intangible assets of $1.5 million represent the value to the Group of the Reflex trading name in the markets in which they operate. Deferred tax of

$3.2 million was raised on these balances. These intangibles have been valued by independent valuation professionals using the multi period

excess earnings model. Data inputs into the model were derived from internal management budgets. These intangible assets are being amortised

over their estimated useful lives of 6 years each.

(ii) Goodwill arose because the cost of the combination included a control premium paid to acquire Reflex. In addition, the consideration paid for

the combination effectively included amounts in relation to the benefit of expected synergies, revenue growth, future market development and the

assembled workforce of Reflex. These benefits are not recognised separately from goodwill as the future economic benefits arising from them

cannot be reliably measured. There were no acquisition provisions created, nor were there any contingent liabilities assumed in the acquisition.

(iii) The Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 30 June 2007 records the payment for the acquisition of Reflex as $15.2 million

being the total consideration of $25.6 million above less the $10.4 million convertible note.

(iv) At the General Meeting of Shareholders held on 8 August 2006 the shareholders approved the issue of a convertible note with a face value of

$10.4 million. This convertible note converted into equity on 15 February 2007. Refer to notes 16 and 18.

(v) Had the acquisition of Reflex been effected on 1 July 2006, the beginning of the prior financial year, the Reflex financial results included in the

Imdex consolidated results would have been revenue of approximately $20.3 million and profit of approximately $4.6 million. The results of Reflex

are included in the Down Hole Instrumentation segment. The Board considers these 'pro-forma' numbers to represent an approximate measure of

the performance of the combined group on an annualised basis and to provide a reference point for comparison in future periods.

IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

26

Acquisition of Businesses (continued)

(h) Acquisition of entity - Imdex Technology UK Ltd (previously Chardec Consultants Ltd)

With effect from 1 August 2006, Imdex International Pty Ltd, a newly incorporated, wholly owned subsidiary of Imdex Limited acquired 100% of
the issued share capital of Imdex Technology UK Ltd (Imdex Technology), a company incorporated in the United Kingdom. Imdex Technology is a
leading developer and supplier of borehole survey equipment globally. At the General Meeting of Shareholders held on 8 August 2006, the
shareholders of Imdex Limited approved this acquisition. The numbers presented below have been accounted for using the acquisition method of
accounting.

Details of the assets, liabilities and goodwill are as follows:

 Book value    

Notes

 $’000    

 Fair value 
adjustments    
 $’000    

 Fair value on 
acquisition    
 $’000    

Trade and other receivables
Inventory
Deferred tax assets / (liabilities)
Technology based intangibles
Contract based intangibles
Trade and other payables
Fair value of net identifiable assets acquired (other than cash and cash 
equivalents)
Goodwill on acquisition
Total purchase consideration

Total purchase consideration comprises
Consideration in cash and cash equivalents
Less cash and cash equivalents acquired
Direct costs relating to the acquisition
Deferred vendor finance and earn out payments

(i)(ii)
(i)
(ii)

(iii)

(v)
(vi)

2,111
273
3
 -
 -
(2,456)
(69)

 -
 -
(3,207)
10,265
425
 -
7,483

2,111
273
(3,204)
10,265
425
                (2,456)
7,414

8,319
15,733

6,203
(175)
324
9,381
15,733

 Results since 
acquisition    
 $’000    

6,685
(4,281)
2,404

Operating results of Imdex Technology included in the Consolidated Income Statement from 1 August 2006 to 30 June 2007:

Operating revenue
Total expenses
Profit for the period after tax

(vi)

(i) Technology based intangible assets of $10.3 million comprise intellectual property and technical expertise contained within the business of
Imdex Technology at the time of acquisition. Deferred tax of $3.1 million was raised on this balance. These intangibles have been valued by
independent valuation professionals using the multi period excess earnings model. Data inputs into the model were derived from internal
management budgets. Technology based intangible assets are being amortised over their estimated useful life of 7 years.

(ii) Contract based intangible assets of $0.4 million represent the value to the Group of the 5 year employment contract signed with the vendor
and now employee of Imdex Technology. Deferred tax of $0.1 million was raised on this balance. This contract has been valued by independent
valuation professionals using the multi period excess earnings model. Data inputs into the model were derived from internal management
budgets. Contract based intangible assets are being amortised over the term of the contract which is 5 years.

(iii) Goodwill arose in the business combination because the cost of
the combination included a control premium paid to acquire Imdex
Technology. In addition, the consideration paid for the combination effectively included amounts in relation to the benefit of expected synergies,
revenue growth, future market development and the assembled workforce of Imdex Technology. These benefits are not recognised separately
from goodwill as the future economic benefits arising from them cannot be reliably measured. There were no acquisition provisions created, nor
were there any contingent liabilities assumed in the acquisition. 

(iv) The Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 30 June 2007 records the payment for the acquisition of Imdex Technology as $6.4 
million being the total consideration of $15.7 million above less deferred consideration of $9.4 million. 

(v) Further purchase price instalments are due as follows: GBP 2.18 million on 31 July 2007 (paid); GBP 1.09 million on 31 July 2008 and GBP 
1.045 million on 31 July 2009. In addition a revenue based earn-out may also become payable. The additional revenue based earn-out payments 
have been estimated by management as totalling GBP 0.4 million over the three years. All expected future payments have been discounted to 
their present values using a discount rate of 8% per annum. 

(vi) Had the acquisition of Imdex Technology been effected on 1 July 2006, the beginning of the prior financial year, the Imdex Technology
financial results included in the Imdex consolidated results would have been revenue of approximately $7.3 million and profit of approximately
$2.8 million. The results of Imdex Technology are included in the Down Hole Instrumentation segment. The Board considers these 'pro-forma'
numbers to represent an approximate measure of the performance of the combined group on an annualised basis and to provide a reference point
for comparison in future periods.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

27

Segment Information

Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable
basis. Unallocated items mainly comprise income earning assets and interest revenue, interest bearing loans, borrowings and expenses, and
corporate assets and expenses. Segment capital expenditure is the total cost incurred during the period to acquire segment assets that are
expected to be used for more than one period.

Business Segments

The Group comprises the following business segments which are based on the Group's internal management reporting system:

(i) Down Hole Instrumentation: This segment comprises the manufacture, sale and rental of down hole instrumentation. Until 31 October 2007
this division also provided down hole surveying, geophysical logging and directional drilling services through its Surtron business which was
sold on this date; and
(ii) Drilling Fluids and Chemicals: This segment comprises the manufacture and supply of drilling fluids and chemicals to the mining, mineral
exploration, oil and gas and water well drilling industries.

Geographical Segments

The Group operates in the following geographical segments which are based on the Group's internal management reporting system:

(i) Asia Pacific: Manufacture and sale of drilling fluids and chemicals; sale and rental of down hole instrumentation
(ii) Europe: Manufacture, sale and rental of down hole instrumentation
(iii) Africa: Manufacture and sale of drilling fluids and chemicals; sale and rental of down hole instrumentation
(iv) Americas: Manufacture and sale of drilling fluids and chemicals; sale and rental of down hole instrumentation

Primary reporting: Business Segments

(a) Segment Revenues

External revenue
 2008
$'000

 2007    
$'000

Inter-segment

Other

Total

 2008
$'000

 2007    
$'000

 2008    
$'000

 2007    
$'000

 2008    
$'000

 2007
$'000

Secondary Reporting: Geographical Segments

Drilling Fluids and Chemicals
Down Hole Instrumentation
Total of all segments
Unallocated
Total revenue - continuing operations
Discontinued operation - Surtron (note 28)
Total revenue - all operations

85,711
56,298
142,009

(b) Segment Results

Continuing operations
Drilling Fluids and Chemicals *
Down Hole Instrumentation
Total of all segments
Eliminations
Unallocated
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the year from continuing operations

Discontinued operations
Drilling Fluids and Chemicals
Down Hole Instrumentation
Total of all segments
Eliminations
Unallocated
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the year from discontinued operations

62,337
41,512
103,849

 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

16
36
52

85,711
56,298
142,009
1,900
143,909
6,584
150,493

62,353
41,548
103,901
848
104,749
14,591
119,340

13,981
21,221
35,202
 -
(3,317)
31,885
(10,804)
21,081

 -
13,347
13,347
 -
 -
13,347
(2,426)
10,921

11,570
11,858
23,428
 -
(5,313)
18,115
(6,165)
11,950

 -
2,297
2,297
 -
 -
2,297
(729)
1,568

Profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of Imdex Limited

32,002

13,518

  * - Included in the prior period is a $1.1 million recovery from the RTE/Imdex Joint Venture    

IMDEX LIMITED

and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

27

Segment Information (continued)

(c) Segment Assets and Liabilities

Drilling Fluids and Chemicals

Down Hole Instrumentation

Total of all segments

Unallocated

Consolidated

(d) Other segment information

Assets

Liabilities

 2008

$'000

 2007    

 2008    

 2007    

$'000

$'000

$'000

54,194

101,361

155,555

17,508

173,063

33,997

101,837

135,834

14,012

149,846

12,895

18,973

31,868

35,552

67,420

10,580

34,795

45,375

27,857

73,232

Drilling Fluids and 

Chemicals

 2008    

$'000

 2007

$'000

Down Hole 

Instrumentation

Unallocated

Total

 2008    

$'000

 2007    

$'000

 2008

$'000

 2007    

$'000

 2008    

$'000

 2007    

$'000

Depreciation

Acquisition of segment assets

Significant non cash expenses other 

than depreciation and amortisation

229

1,408

1,418

258

373

364

3,306

3,768

608

3,947

7,788

364

198

42

404

163

433

707

3,733

5,218

2,430

4,368

8,594

1,435

Asia Pacific

Europe

Africa

Americas

Total

Revenue from external 

Segment assets

Acquisition of segment 

customers

assets

 2008    

$'000

 2007    

$'000

 2008

$'000

 2007    

$'000

 2008    

$'000

 2007    

$'000

94,513

8,207

28,710

19,063

77,858

5,057

22,858

13,567

112,298

42,380

10,615

7,770

99,199

37,501

4,783

8,363

150,493

119,340

173,063

149,846

1,405

862

1,729

1,222

5,218

6,302

1,334

293

665

8,594

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

27

Segment Information

Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable

basis. Unallocated items mainly comprise income earning assets and interest revenue, interest bearing loans, borrowings and expenses, and

corporate assets and expenses. Segment capital expenditure is the total cost incurred during the period to acquire segment assets that are

expected to be used for more than one period.

Business Segments

The Group comprises the following business segments which are based on the Group's internal management reporting system:

(i) Down Hole Instrumentation: This segment comprises the manufacture, sale and rental of down hole instrumentation. Until 31 October 2007

this division also provided down hole surveying, geophysical logging and directional drilling services through its Surtron business which was

(ii) Drilling Fluids and Chemicals: This segment comprises the manufacture and supply of drilling fluids and chemicals to the mining, mineral

exploration, oil and gas and water well drilling industries.

sold on this date; and

Geographical Segments

The Group operates in the following geographical segments which are based on the Group's internal management reporting system:

(i) Asia Pacific: Manufacture and sale of drilling fluids and chemicals; sale and rental of down hole instrumentation

(ii) Europe: Manufacture, sale and rental of down hole instrumentation

(iii) Africa: Manufacture and sale of drilling fluids and chemicals; sale and rental of down hole instrumentation

(iv) Americas: Manufacture and sale of drilling fluids and chemicals; sale and rental of down hole instrumentation

External revenue

Inter-segment

Other

Total

 2008

$'000

 2007    

$'000

 2008

$'000

 2007    

$'000

 2008    

$'000

 2007    

$'000

 2008    

$'000

 2007

$'000

85,711

56,298

142,009

62,337

41,512

103,849

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

16

36

52

Primary reporting: Business Segments

(a) Segment Revenues

Drilling Fluids and Chemicals

Down Hole Instrumentation

Total of all segments

Unallocated

Total revenue - continuing operations

Discontinued operation - Surtron (note 28)

Total revenue - all operations

(b) Segment Results

Continuing operations

Drilling Fluids and Chemicals *

Down Hole Instrumentation

Total of all segments

Eliminations

Unallocated

Profit before tax

Income tax expense

Discontinued operations

Drilling Fluids and Chemicals

Down Hole Instrumentation

Total of all segments

Eliminations

Unallocated

Profit before tax

Income tax expense

Profit for the year from continuing operations

Profit for the year from discontinued operations

Profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of Imdex Limited

32,002

13,518

  * - Included in the prior period is a $1.1 million recovery from the RTE/Imdex Joint Venture    

85,711

56,298

142,009

1,900

143,909

6,584

150,493

62,353

41,548

103,901

848

104,749

14,591

119,340

13,981

21,221

35,202

 -

(3,317)

31,885

(10,804)

21,081

13,347

13,347

 -

 -

 -

13,347

(2,426)

10,921

11,570

11,858

23,428

 -

(5,313)

18,115

(6,165)

11,950

2,297

2,297

 -

 -

 -

2,297

(729)

1,568

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IMDEX LIMITED
IMDEX LIMITED
IMDEX LIMITED
IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities
and its controlled entities
and its controlled entities
and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

27
27
27

27

Segment Information (continued)
Segment Information (continued)
Segment Information (continued)

Segment Information (continued)

(c) Segment Assets and Liabilities
(c) Segment Assets and Liabilities
(c) Segment Assets and Liabilities

(c) Segment Assets and Liabilities

Drilling Fluids and Chemicals
Drilling Fluids and Chemicals
Drilling Fluids and Chemicals
Drilling Fluids and Chemicals
Down Hole Instrumentation
Down Hole Instrumentation
Down Hole Instrumentation
Down Hole Instrumentation
Total of all segments
Total of all segments
Total of all segments
Total of all segments
Unallocated
Unallocated
Unallocated
Unallocated
Consolidated
Consolidated
Consolidated
Consolidated

(d) Other segment information
(d) Other segment information
(d) Other segment information

(d) Other segment information

Assets
Assets
Assets

Assets

Liabilities
Liabilities
Liabilities

Liabilities

 2008
 2008
 2008
$'000
$'000
$'000

 2008
$'000

 2007    
 2007    
 2007    
 2007    
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000

 2008    
 2008    
 2008    
 2008    
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000

 2007    
 2007    
 2007    
 2007    
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000

54,194
54,194
54,194
101,361
101,361
101,361
155,555
155,555
155,555
17,508
17,508
17,508
173,063
173,063
173,063

54,194
101,361
155,555
17,508
173,063

33,997
33,997
33,997
101,837
101,837
101,837
135,834
135,834
135,834
14,012
14,012
14,012
149,846
149,846
149,846

33,997
101,837
135,834
14,012
149,846

12,895
12,895
12,895
18,973
18,973
18,973
31,868
31,868
31,868
35,552
35,552
35,552
67,420
67,420
67,420

12,895
18,973
31,868
35,552
67,420

10,580
10,580
10,580
34,795
34,795
34,795
45,375
45,375
45,375
27,857
27,857
27,857
73,232
73,232
73,232

10,580
34,795
45,375
27,857
73,232

Drilling Fluids and 
Drilling Fluids and 
Drilling Fluids and 
Chemicals
Chemicals
Chemicals

Drilling Fluids and 
Chemicals

 2008    
 2008    
 2008    
 2008    
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000

 2007
 2007
 2007
$'000
$'000
$'000

 2007
$'000

Down Hole 
Down Hole 
Down Hole 
Down Hole 
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
Instrumentation
 2007    
 2008    
 2007    
 2008    
 2007    
 2008    
 2008    
 2007    
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000

Unallocated
Unallocated
Unallocated

Unallocated

Total
Total
Total

Total

 2008
 2008
 2008
$'000
$'000
$'000

 2008
$'000

 2007    
 2007    
 2007    
 2007    
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000

 2008    
 2008    
 2008    
 2008    
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000

 2007    
 2007    
 2007    
 2007    
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000

Depreciation
Depreciation
Depreciation
Depreciation
Acquisition of segment assets
Acquisition of segment assets
Acquisition of segment assets
Acquisition of segment assets
Significant non cash expenses other 
Significant non cash expenses other 
Significant non cash expenses other 
Significant non cash expenses other 
than depreciation and amortisation
than depreciation and amortisation
than depreciation and amortisation
than depreciation and amortisation

229
229
229
229
1,408
1,408
1,408
1,408

258
258
258
373
373
373

258
373

3,306
3,306
3,306
3,768
3,768
3,768

3,306
3,768

3,947
3,947
3,947
7,788
7,788
7,788

3,947
7,788

198
198
198
42
42
42

198
42

163
163
163
433
433
433

163
433

3,733
3,733
3,733
5,218
5,218
5,218

3,733
5,218

4,368
4,368
4,368
8,594
8,594
8,594

4,368
8,594

1,418
1,418
1,418

1,418

364
364
364

364

608
608
608

608

364
364
364

364

404
404
404

404

707
707
707

707

2,430
2,430
2,430

2,430

1,435
1,435
1,435

1,435

Secondary Reporting: Geographical Segments
Secondary Reporting: Geographical Segments
Secondary Reporting: Geographical Segments

Secondary Reporting: Geographical Segments

Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific
Europe
Europe
Europe
Europe
Africa
Africa
Africa
Africa
Americas
Americas
Americas
Americas
Total
Total
Total
Total

Revenue from external 
Revenue from external 
Revenue from external 
customers
customers
customers

Revenue from external 
customers

Segment assets
Segment assets
Segment assets

Segment assets

Acquisition of segment 
Acquisition of segment 
Acquisition of segment 
assets
assets
assets

Acquisition of segment 
assets

 2008    
 2008    
 2008    
 2008    
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000

 2007    
 2007    
 2007    
 2007    
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000

 2008
 2008
 2008
$'000
$'000
$'000

 2008
$'000

 2007    
 2007    
 2007    
 2007    
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000

 2008    
 2008    
 2008    
 2008    
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000

 2007    
 2007    
 2007    
 2007    
$'000
$'000
$'000
$'000

94,513
94,513
94,513
8,207
8,207
8,207
28,710
28,710
28,710
19,063
19,063
19,063
150,493
150,493
150,493

94,513
8,207
28,710
19,063
150,493

77,858
77,858
77,858
5,057
5,057
5,057
22,858
22,858
22,858
13,567
13,567
13,567
119,340
119,340
119,340

77,858
5,057
22,858
13,567
119,340

112,298
112,298
112,298
112,298
42,380
42,380
42,380
42,380
10,615
10,615
10,615
10,615
7,770
7,770
7,770
7,770
173,063
173,063
173,063
173,063

99,199
99,199
99,199
99,199
37,501
37,501
37,501
37,501
4,783
4,783
4,783
4,783
8,363
8,363
8,363
8,363
149,846
149,846
149,846
149,846

1,405
1,405
1,405
1,405
862
862
862
862
1,729
1,729
1,729
1,729
1,222
1,222
1,222
1,222
5,218
5,218
5,218
5,218

6,302
6,302
6,302
6,302
1,334
1,334
1,334
1,334
293
293
293
293
665
665
665
665
8,594
8,594
8,594
8,594

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

28

Discontinued Operations

Effective 31 October 2007, the Group disposed of 100% of its shares in Surtron Technologies Pty Ltd, Surtron Technologies UK Ltd and
Surtron Technologies US Inc, collectively known as the Surtron business. The disposal was part of the Group's decision to focus its efforts on
the core competencies of selling drilling fluids and selling and renting down hole instrumentation. The financial results of the Surtron business
up to the date of disposal included in the Group results are summarised below.

Profit from discontinued operations
Revenue
Expenses
Profit before income tax
Income tax expense
Profit after income tax of discontinued operations

Gain on sale of the entities before income tax
Income tax expense
Gain on sale of the entities after income tax

Profit from discontinued operations

Cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from ordinary activities
Net cash inflow from investing activities (including the proceeds from the sale of 
the entities)
Net cash inflow from financing

Consolidated

 4 months ended    
 31 Oct 2007    

 12 months ended    
 30 Jun 2007    

 $’000

 $’000

6,584
(5,376)
1,208
(207)
1,001

12,139
(2,219)
9,920

10,921

(1,737)

20,002
1,121
19,386

14,591
(12,294)
2,297
(729)
1,568

 -
 -
 -

1,568

84

210
 -
294

The assets and liabilities of Surtron at the date of disposal were as follows:

      Consolidated

 31 Oct 2007    

 $’000

Carrying amounts of assets and liabilities
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other debtors
Inventories
Deferred tax asset
Property, plant and equipment
Total assets

Intercompany balances
Trade and other creditors
Hire purchase liabilities
Employee entitlements
Total liabilities

Net assets

Details of the sale of the entities

Consideration received:
Cash received
Carrying amount of net assets sold (net of intercompany balances)
Costs of disposal
Gain/(loss) on sale before income tax
Income tax expense
Gain/(loss) on sale after income tax

1,873
4,382
306
221
6,528
13,310

(2,612)
(2,590)
(2,300)
(686)
(8,188)

5,122

Consolidated

 4 months ended    
 31 Oct 2007    

 12 months ended    
 30 Jun 2007    

 $’000

 $’000

20,002
(7,734)
(129)
12,139
(2,219)
9,920

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

29

Related Party Disclosures

(a) Equity interests in related parties

Details of the percentage ownership of subsidiaries and the wholly owned Group is set out in Note 25. The wholly owned Group consists of
Imdex Limited and its wholly owned subsidiaries.

(b) Transactions with key management personnel

(i) Key management personnel compensation

Details of key management personnel compensation is set out in Note 32.

(ii) Loans to key management personnel

No loans were made during the current or prior years to key management personnel or their related parties.

(iii) Key management personnel equity holdings

2008

Balance at    1 
July 2007

Granted as 
compensation

Received on 
exercise of 
options

Inception as key 
management 
person

Net other 
change

Balance at 30 
June 2008

Balance held 
nominally

Mr I F Burston
Mr B W Ridgeway
Mr R W Kelly
Mr K A Dundo
Mr M Lemmel
Mr G E Weston
Mr D J Loughlin
Mr P A Evans

No.
260,000
3,500,000
265,000
300,000
400,000

-
10,000
5,000
4,740,000

No.

No.

No.

No.

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

500,000

-
-

500,000

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

83,786
-
25,000
-
47,347
(500,000)
(10,000)
5,000
(348,867)

No.
343,786
3,500,000
290,000
300,000
447,347

-
-
10,000
4,891,133

No.

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

2007

Balance at    1 
July 2006

Granted as 
compensation

Received on 
exercise of 
options

Cession as key 
management 
person

Net other 
change

Balance at 30 
June 2007

Balance held 
nominally

Mr I F Burston
Mr B W Ridgeway
Mr H H Al-Merry
Mr R W Kelly
Mr K A Dundo
Mr I R Freeman
Mr M Lemmel *
Mr G E Weston
Mr D J Loughlin
Mr S J Lyons
Mr P A Evans
Mr D L Kinley
Mr C S Munyard

No.
200,000
5,000,000
755,000
265,000
300,000
16,059,002

-
-
-
50,000
-

120,000
25,000
22,774,002

No.

No.

No.

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

500,000

-
-
-
-
-

500,000

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(50,000)
-

(120,000)
(25,000)
(195,000)

No.

60,000
(1,500,000)
(755,000)

-
-

(16,059,002)
400,000
(500,000)
10,000
-
5,000
-
-

(18,339,002)

No.
260,000
3,500,000

-
265,000
300,000
-

400,000

-
10,000
-
5,000
-
-

4,740,000

No.

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

 * - Represent on market transactions after appointment as a director. Mr M Lemmel's shareholding at the date of becoming a director was 
nil.

Mr S J Lyons resigned on 17 October 2006, Mr D L Kinley ceased to be a key management person on 17 October 2006 and Mr C S 
Munyard ceased to be a key management person on 1 September 2006. Accordingly, the movement in equity holdings disclosed reflects 
only those movements which took place during the period that these persons were key management persons. The balance of securities held 
as at 30 June 2007 is nil as they are no longer key management personnel and therefore the net change shown in the table above is not as 
a result of the sale of any securities whilst being a key management person.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

29

Related Party Disclosures (continued)

(iv) Share options issued by Imdex Limited

2008

Balance at 1 
July 2007

Granted as 
compensation

Exercised Cession as key 

management 
person

Balance at 
30 June 
2008

Vested but 
not 
exercisable

Vested and 
exercisable

Options 
vested 
during year

Mr I F Burston
Mr B W Ridgeway
Mr R W Kelly
Mr K A Dundo
Mr M Lemmel
Mr G E Weston
Mr D J Loughlin
Mr P A Evans

No.
1,000,000
2,000,000

-
-
-

2,500,000
500,000
300,000
6,300,000

No.

No.

No.

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

500,000

(500,000)

-

200,000
700,000

-
-

(500,000)

No.
1,000,000
2,000,000

No.

-
-
-

2,500,000
500,000
500,000
6,500,000

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

No.

-

No.

-

2,000,000

2,000,000

-
-
-

-
-
-

1,666,667
166,667
100,000
3,933,334

1,000,000
166,667
100,000
3,266,667

Options granted to G E Weston and P A Evans during the financial year were made in accordance with the Staff Option Plan, as further
described in Note 33. Each share option converts into 1 ordinary share of Imdex Limited. No amounts were paid, or are payable, by the recipient
on receipt of the option. The options issued to G E Weston and P A Evans are exercisable in one third lots at the end of each of the first three
years during their life. 

A total of 500,000 options were exercised by key management personnel during the year. The exercise price was 20c per share. No amounts
remain unpaid on the options exercised during the financial year at year end.

2007

Balance at 1 
July 2006

Granted as 
compensation

Exercised Cession as key 

management 
person

Balance at 
30 June 
2007

Vested but 
not 
exercisable

Vested and 
exercisable

Options 
vested 
during year

Mr I F Burston
Mr B W Ridgeway
Mr H H Al-Merry
Mr R W Kelly
Mr K A Dundo
Mr I R Freeman
Mr M Lemmel
Mr G E Weston
Mr D J Loughlin
Mr S J Lyons
Mr P A Evans
Mr D L Kinley
Mr C S Munyard

No.

-

2,000,000

-
-
-
-
-

3,000,000

-

200,000

-

200,000
125,000
5,525,000

No.

No.

No.
1,000,000

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

500,000

-

300,000

-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

(500,000)

-
-
-
-
-

1,800,000

(500,000)

No.
1,000,000
2,000,000

-
-
-
-
-

2,500,000
500,000

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

(200,000)

-

-

300,000

(200,000)
(125,000)
(525,000)

-
-

6,300,000

No.

No.

No.

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

1,166,667

-
-
-
-
-

1,166,667

1,000,000

-
16,667
-
33,333
25,000
1,075,000

Mr S J Lyons resigned on 17 October 2006, Mr D L Kinley ceased to be a key management person on 17 October 2006 and Mr C S Munyard 
ceased to be a key management person on 1 September 2006. Accordingly, the movement in share options disclosed reflects only those 
movements which took place during the period that these persons were key management persons. The balance of options held as at 30 June 
2007 is nil as they are no longer key management personnel and therefore the net change shown in the table above is not as a result of the any 
transaction whilst being a key management person.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

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Related Party Disclosures (continued)

(v) Other transactions with key management personnel (and their related parties) of Imdex Limited

(a) The premises on which the administration and factory buildings of Samchem Drilling Fluids & Chemicals (Pty) Ltd are located in Alrode,
Alberton, South Africa are leased on normal commercial terms and conditions from PTS Investments (Pty) Ltd and Basalt Properties (Pty)
Ltd, companies in which Mr I R Freeman has an interest. Mr I R Freeman was a non-executive director of Imdex Limited from the beginning
of the prior financial year until his resignation on 10 April 2007. The total lease cost arising from this arrangement during the prior year until
the date of his resignation on 10 April 2007 was $129,460.

(b) Mr K A Dundo is a Partner of the legal firm QLegal, that provided legal services to the Imdex Group on normal commercial terms and
conditions. Total legal costs arising from QLegal were $216,202 (2007: $208,785) 

(c) Transactions with Directors

Note

Consolidated

Company

2008
$

2007
$

2008
$

2007
$

Profit from ordinary activities before income tax 
includes the following items of income and expenses 
relating to transactions, other than compensation, with 
Directors or their related entities:
Operating lease rental expense
Legal services expense

Total assets arising from transactions, other than 
compensation, with Directors or their related entities:
Goodwill and intercompany loans (parent: acquisition 
costs)

Total assets and liabilities arising from transactions, 
other than compensation, with Directors or their related 
entities:
Current Assets
Current Liabilities

(c) Transactions with other related parties

(i) Transactions within the wholly-owned Group

v(a)
v(b)

                       -                129,460 

                   -                      -   

              134,314                 31,281            134,314             31,281 

v(b)

                81,888               177,504              81,888           177,504 

v(a) v(b)

                       -                          -                       -                      -   
                  -   
                      -                 3,573 

                  3,573 

Details of dividend revenue received by the ultimate parent entity is disclosed in Note 4. Amounts receivable from entities in the wholly-
owned Group are disclosed in Note 9. During the financial year Imdex Limited provided management services amounting to $6,671,293
(2007: $1,363,000) to entities in the wholly-owned Group as disclosed in Note 4.

(d) Parent entity

The ultimate parent entity in the Group is Imdex Limited, a Company incorporated in Western Australia.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

30

Notes to the Cash Flow Statement

(a) Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents

For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and in banks and investment in money
market instruments, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year as shown in the Cash Flow
Statement is reconciled to the related items in the balance sheet as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents
Bank overdraft

Consolidated

 2008    
 $’000    

 2007    
 $’000

Company

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000    

13,276
 -
13,276

15,271
 -
15,271

869
 -
869

962
 -
962

Cash at bank and in hand earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents is 
$13,275,763 (2007: $15,271,482)

(b) Non cash financing and investing activities

During the year the Group acquired equipment under a finance lease of $0.7 million (2007: $1.1 million). This acquisition will be reflected in 
the prior period cash flow cash flow statement over the term of the finance lease via lease repayments.

(c) Reconciliation from the Profit for the Year to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Profit for the year

32,002

13,518

16,325

9,866

Consolidated

 2008    
 $’000    

 2007    
 $’000

Company

 2008    
 $’000

 2007    
 $’000    

Adjustments for non-cash and non-operational items

Depreciation of non-current assets
Amortisation of intangible assets
Non-cash interest on deferred payments
Interest earned on intercompany accounts
Interest received disclosed as investing activities
Share options expensed
Profit on sale of non-current assets
Interest on hire purchase liabilities
Fair value adjustment on interest rate cap
Proceeds from Rashid Trading Establishment shown as 
investing activities
Profit on sale of Surtron before tax

Changes in assets and liabilities during the financial year

(Increase) / decrease in assets:

Current receivables
Current inventories
Other current assets

Increase / (decrease) in liabilities:

Current payables
Provision for employee entitlements
Increase / (decrease) in current tax liability
Increase in deferred tax balances

3,733
6,055
404
 -
(451)
2,025
(91)
66
10

 -
(12,139)

(10,096)
(6,577)
(976)

(2,132)
556
(121)
(2,011)

4,368
3,430
707
 -
(267)
728
(76)
225
 -

(1,121)
 -

(3,169)
(1,791)
(212)

(2,187)
604
4,584
(3,082)

Net Cash Provided by / (used in) Operating Activities

10,257

16,259

198
 -
 -
(1,677)
(212)
2,025
 -
3
10

 -
(17,245)

(3,455)
 -
23

258
143
(5,797)
(590)

(9,991)

2,269
 -
 -
(1,999)
(217)
728
(2,200)
57
 -

(1,121)
 -

(6,876)
(1,004)
(45)

2,577
152
3,477
(23)

5,641

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Notes to the Cash Flow Statement (continued)

(d) Financing facilities

Total facilities available

Bank loan
Commercial bills
Equipment finance facility
Multi option facility (including bank overdraft)

Facilities utilised at balance sheet date

Bank loan
Commercial bills
Equipment finance facility
Multi option facility (including bank overdraft)

Facilities not utilised at balance sheet date

Bank loan
Commercial bills
Equipment finance facility
Multi option facility (including bank overdraft)

31

Financial Instruments

(a) Capital Risk Management

13,148
17,000
76
2,020
32,244

13,148
17,000
 -
 -
30,148

 -
 -
76
2,020
2,096

15,484
12,300
2,591
2,522
32,897

15,140
12,300
2,407
 -
29,847

344
 -
184
2,522
3,050

 -
17,000
76
2,020
19,096

 -
17,000
 -
 -
17,000

 -
 -
76
2,020
2,096

 -
12,300
633
2,020
14,953

 -
12,300
449
 -
12,749

 -
 -
184
2,020
2,204

The Group manages  its capital to ensure that entities  in the Group will be able to continue as a going concern while maximising the 
return to stakeholders through the optimisation of the debt and equity balance.

The capital structure of the Group consists of debt, which includes the borrowings disclosed in note 16, cash and cash equivalents and 
equity attributable to equity holders of the parent, comprising issued capital, reserves and retained earnings  as disclosed  in notes 18
and 19. Management and the Board review the capital structure quarterly when the treasury function present an update to the Board. As 
a  part  of  these  reviews  management considers the  cost  of capital  and  the  risks  associated  with  each  class  of capital.  Based  on  the 
outcome of these reviews the Group will balance its overall capital structure through payment of dividends and issue of new shares as 
well as the issue of new debt or repayment of existing debt. The Board does not have a specific optimum gearing target other than to
maintain a competitive weighted average cost of capital.

The Group’s overall capital management strategy remains unchanged from 2007.

(b) Significant accounting policies

Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted, including the criteria for recognition, the basis of measurement and 
the  basis  on  which  income  and  expenses  are  recognised,  in  respect  of  each  class  of  financial  asset,  financial  liability  and  equity 
instrument are disclosed in note 2 to the financial statements.

(c) Categories of financial instruments

Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Loans and receivables
At fair value through profit and loss

Financial Liabilities
Amortised cost

 Consolidated    
2007
$ 000s

2008
$ 000s

 Company

2008
$ 000s

2007
$ 000s

13,276
45,087
229

15,271
39,362
 -

869
75,791
229

962
63,027
 -

52,074

57,178

18,811

18,319

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Financial Instruments (continued)

(d) Financial risk management objectives

The Group’s treasury function provides services to the business, co-ordinates access to domestic and international financial markets, 
monitors and manages the financial risks relating to the operations of the Group through internal risk reports which analyse exposures 
by degree and magnitude of risks. These risks include market risk (including currency risk and fair value interest rate risk), credit risk,
liquidity risk and cash flow interest rate risk.

The Group seeks to minimise the effects of these risks by using natural hedges where possible and derivative financial instruments to 
hedge remaining risk exposures where the benefit of the hedge outweighs the cost. The use of financial derivatives is governed by the 
Group’s  treasury policies  which  are approved  by the  Board of  Directors.  These  policies  describe the Group’s  policies with respect to 
foreign  exchange  risk,  interest  rate  risk,  credit  risk,  the  use  of  financial  derivatives  and  non-derivative  financial  instruments,  and  the 
investment of excess liquidity. The Group does not enter into or trade financial instruments, including derivative financial instruments for 
speculative purposes. The only derivative instrument in operation at 30 June 2008 is an interest rate cap as described in note (g) below. 
The corporate treasury function reports quarterly to the Board of Directors.

(e) Market risk

The  Group’s  activities  expose  it  primarily  to  the  financial  risks  of  changes  in  foreign  currency  exchange  rates  (note  (f)  below)  and 
interest rates (note (g) below). The Group monitors its exposure to these risks on a quarterly basis and enters into derivative financial 
instruments to manage these risks where appropriate. The only derivative financial instrument currently being used is an interest rate 
cap. At a Group and at a company level market risk exposures are measured by sensitivity analyses and scenario modelling. 

There has been no change to the Group’s exposure to market risks or the manner in which it manages and measures the risk.

(f) Foreign currency risk management

The Group undertakes certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies, hence exposures to foreign exchange rate fluctuations 
arise. Exchange rate exposures are managed with the use of natural hedges where possible and with the use of financial instruments 
where benefit outweighs cost within approved policy parameters. During the current and prior year no financial instruments were used to 
manage foreign exchange risk.

The carrying amount of the Group’s foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the reporting date is as follows:

United States Dollars
South African Rand
Canadian Dollars
Swedish Kroner
British pounds
Other - mostly Euros and Chilean Pesos

Foreign currency sensitivity

 Liabilities    

 Assets    

2008
$ 000s

2007
$ 000s

2008
$ 000s

2007
$ 000s

487
1,770
44
13,564
4,953
3,554

930
1,820
714
17,381
13,700
66

14,045
3,782
4,222
3,975
401
3,620

9,920
5,132
3,197
4,446
2,416
130

The Group is mainly exposed to United States Dollars, Swedish Kroner, Canadian Dollars and South African Rand. 

The following table details the Group’s sensitivity to a 2% increase and decrease in the Australian Dollar against the relevant foreign 
currencies. The sensitivity rate of 2% is the rate used when performing the quarterly reporting on foreign currency risk internally. Foreign 
exchange  risk  is  reported  quarterly  to  key  management  personnel  and  the  Board.  The  estimated  movement  of  2%  represents 
management’s  assessment  of  the  possible  change  in  foreign currency  exchange  rates  which  is  based  on  regular  forecasts  received 
from  major  lending  institutions.  The  sensitivity  analysis  includes  only  outstanding  foreign  currency  denominated  monetary  items  and 
adjust their translation at the period end for a 2% change in foreign currency rates. The sensitivity analysis includes external loans as 
well as loans to foreign operations within the Group where the denomination of the loan is in a currency other than the currency of the 
lender or the borrower. A positive number indicates an increase in profit or loss and other equity where the Australian Dollar strengthens 
against the respective currency. For a weakening of the Australian Dollar against the respective currency there would be an equal and 
opposite impact on the profit and other equity, and the balances below would carry the opposite sign.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

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Financial Instruments (continued)

(f) Foreign currency risk management (continued)

United States Dollar Impact

Consolidated

Company

2008
$ 000's

2007
$ 000's

2008
$ 000's

2007
$ 000's

South African Rand Impact

Consolidated

2008
$ 000's

2007
$ 000's

Company

2008
$ 000's

2007
$ 000's

Profit or (loss)
Other equity

(271)
 -

(180)
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

(i)
(ii)

(40)
 -

(66)
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

(i)
(ii)

Swedish Kroner Impact

Canadian Dollar Impact

Consolidated

Company

2008
$ 000's

2007
$ 000's

2008
$ 000's

2007
$ 000's

Consolidated

2008
$ 000's

2007
$ 000's

Company

2008
$ 000's

2007
$ 000's

Profit or (loss)
Other equity

192
 -

259
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

(i)
(ii)

(84)
 -

(50)
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

(i)
(ii)

(i) Profit and loss impacts are mainly attributable to exposure on outstanding receivables and payables at year end denominated in the 
applicable foreign currency

(ii) Equity movements are attributable to the net investment in a foreign operation denominated in the applicable foreign currency

(g) Interest rate risk management

The Company and the Group are exposed to interest rate risk as entities in the Group borrow funds at floating interest rates. Interest 
rate risk is managed within defined policy guidelines. This is achieved by the Group by maintaining an appropriate mix between fixed 
and floating rate borrowings and by the use of an interest rate cap to limit the maximum exposure to interest rate rises on part of Group 
debt.

The  Company and the  Group’s  exposures  to  interest  rates  on  financial  assets  and financial  liabilities  are detailed  in  the  liquidity  risk 
management section of this note.

Interest rate sensitivity

The  sensitivity  analyses  below  have  been  determined  based  on  the  exposure  to  interest  rates  for  both  derivative  and  non-derivative 
instruments  at  the  reporting  date  and  the  stipulated  change  taking  place  at  the  beginning  of  the  financial  year  and  held  constant 
throughout  the  reporting  period.  A  100  basis  point  increase  or  decrease  is  used  when  reporting  interest  rate  risk  internally  to  key 
management personnel and represents management’s assessment of the possible changes in interest rates based on consultation with 
appropriately qualified financial professionals.

Group sensitivity

At  reporting date, if interest  rates had been 100 basis  points  higher and all other variables  were held constant, the Group’s net profit 
would decrease by $0.2 million (2007: 0.3 million). There would be a nil impact on equity. A 100 basis point decrease in interest rates, 
holding all other variables constant would yield an increase in the Group’s net profit of $0.3 million (2007: $0.3 million). This is mainly 
attributable  to  the  Group’s  exposure  to  interest  rates  on  its  variable  rate  borrowings.  The  profit  increase  /  decrease  effect  is  not 
symmetrical due to the presence of an interest rate cap which limits the Group’s maximum exposure to interest rates on $10 million of 
its debt.

The Group’s sensitivity to interest rates decreased during the current period due to the introduction of an interest rate cap to limit the 
maximum amount of interest rate impact on $10 million of its debt.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

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Financial Instruments (continued)

(g) Interest rate risk management (continued)

Company sensitivity

At reporting date, if interest rates had been 100 basis points higher and all other variables were held constant, the Company’s net profit 
would decrease by $0.1 million (2007: $0.1 million). There would be a nil impact on equity. A 100 basis point decrease in interest rates, 
holding all other variables constant would yield an increase in the Company’s net profit of $0.2 million (2007: $0.1 million). This is mainly 
attributable  to  the  Company’s  exposure  to  interest  rates  on  its  variable  rate  borrowings.  The  profit  increase  /  decrease  effect  is  not 
symmetrical due to the presence of an interest rate cap which limits the Group’s maximum exposure to interest rates on $10 million of 
its debt.

The Company’s sensitivity to interest rates decreased during the current period due to the introduction of an interest rate cap to limit the 
maximum amount of interest rate impact on $10 million of its debt.

Interest rate cap

On 1 January 2008 the Company entered into an interest rate cap arrangement for a 3 year period. This interest rate cap, costing $0.2 
million, enabled the Company to limit the maximum exposure to interest rate movements on $10 million of its debt to 7% per annum. At 
30  June  2008 this  interest  rate cap had a  fair  value of $0.2 million. (Note 9)  This fair  value has been determined  by seeking market 
valuations at 30 June 2008 for an interest rate cap with identical terms that terminates on 31 December 2011.

(h) Credit risk management

Credit  risk  refers  to  the  risk  that a counterparty  will default  on  its  contractual  obligations  resulting  in financial  loss  to  the  Group. The 
Group has adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties and obtaining sufficient collateral where appropriate, as a 
means  of  mitigating  the  risk  of  financial  loss  from  defaults.  The  Group’s  exposure  and  the  credit  ratings  of  its  counterparties  are 
continuously monitored and the aggregate value of transactions concluded is spread amongst approved counterparties. Credit exposure 
is controlled by counterparty limits that are reviewed regularly by management.

Trade  receivables consist  of  a  large  number  of customers,  spread across  diverse  industries  and  geographical  areas.  Ongoing  credit 
evaluation is performed on the financial condition of accounts receivable.

The  Group  does  not  have  any  significant  credit  risk  exposure  to  any  single  counterparty  or  group  of  counterparties  having  similar 
characteristics. The credit risk on liquid funds and derivative financial instruments is limited because the counterparties are banks with 
high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies. 

The carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the financial statements, net of any allowances for losses, represents the Group’s 
maximum exposure to credit risk without taking account of the value of collateral obtained. At 30 June 2008 no such collateral had been 
obtained. (30 June 2007 : nil)

(i) Liquidity risk management

Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of Directors, who monitor short, medium and long term liquidity 
requirements through the use of financial models. The treasury function reports quarterly to key management personnel and the Board 
on  matters  affecting  liquidity  risk.  The  Group manages  liquidity  risk  by maintaining  adequate  reserves,  banking  facilities  and  reserve 
borrowing facilities by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and 
liabilities. Included in note 30(d) is a listing of additional undrawn facilities that the Company/Group has at its disposal to further reduce 
liquidity risk.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

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Financial Instruments (continued)

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Financial Instruments (continued)

(g) Interest rate risk management (continued)

Company sensitivity

(i) Liquidity risk management (continued)

Liquidity and interest risk tables

At reporting date, if interest rates had been 100 basis points higher and all other variables were held constant, the Company’s net profit 

would decrease by $0.1 million (2007: $0.1 million). There would be a nil impact on equity. A 100 basis point decrease in interest rates, 

holding all other variables constant would yield an increase in the Company’s net profit of $0.2 million (2007: $0.1 million). This is mainly 

attributable  to  the  Company’s  exposure  to  interest  rates  on  its  variable  rate  borrowings.  The  profit  increase  /  decrease  effect  is  not 

symmetrical due to the presence of an interest rate cap which limits the Group’s maximum exposure to interest rates on $10 million of 

The following tables detail the Company’s and the Group’s remaining contractual maturity for its non–derivative financial liabilities. The 
tables have been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which the Group 
can be required to pay. The table includes both interest and principal cash flows. The adjustment column represents the possible future 
cash flows attributable to the instrument included in the maturity analysis which are not included in the carrying amount of the financial 
liability on the balance sheet.

its debt.

Interest rate cap

The Company’s sensitivity to interest rates decreased during the current period due to the introduction of an interest rate cap to limit the 

maximum amount of interest rate impact on $10 million of its debt.

On 1 January 2008 the Company entered into an interest rate cap arrangement for a 3 year period. This interest rate cap, costing $0.2 

million, enabled the Company to limit the maximum exposure to interest rate movements on $10 million of its debt to 7% per annum. At 

30  June  2008 this  interest  rate cap had a  fair  value of $0.2 million. (Note 9)  This fair  value has been determined  by seeking market 

valuations at 30 June 2008 for an interest rate cap with identical terms that terminates on 31 December 2011.

(h) Credit risk management

Credit risk  refers  to  the  risk  that a counterparty  will default  on  its  contractual  obligations  resulting  in financial  loss  to  the  Group. The 

Group has adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties and obtaining sufficient collateral where appropriate, as a 

means  of  mitigating  the  risk  of  financial  loss  from  defaults.  The  Group’s  exposure  and  the  credit  ratings  of  its  counterparties  are 

continuously monitored and the aggregate value of transactions concluded is spread amongst approved counterparties. Credit exposure 

is controlled by counterparty limits that are reviewed regularly by management.

Trade  receivables consist  of  a  large  number  of customers,  spread across  diverse  industries  and  geographical  areas.  Ongoing  credit 

evaluation is performed on the financial condition of accounts receivable.

The  Group  does  not  have  any  significant  credit  risk  exposure  to  any  single  counterparty  or  group  of  counterparties  having  similar 

characteristics. The credit risk on liquid funds and derivative financial instruments is limited because the counterparties are banks with 

high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies. 

The carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the financial statements, net of any allowances for losses, represents the Group’s 

maximum exposure to credit risk without taking account of the value of collateral obtained. At 30 June 2008 no such collateral had been 

obtained. (30 June 2007 : nil)

(i) Liquidity risk management

Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of Directors, who monitor short, medium and long term liquidity 

requirements through the use of financial models. The treasury function reports quarterly to key management personnel and the Board 

on  matters  affecting  liquidity  risk.  The  Group manages  liquidity  risk  by maintaining  adequate  reserves,  banking  facilities  and  reserve 

borrowing facilities by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and 

liabilities. Included in note 30(d) is a listing of additional undrawn facilities that the Company/Group has at its disposal to further reduce 

liquidity risk.

Consolidated

2008
Non-interest bearing
Finance lease liability
Variable interest rate 
instruments

2007
Non-interest bearing
Finance lease liability
Variable interest rate 
instruments

Company

2008
Non-interest bearing
Finance lease liability
Variable interest rate 
instruments

2007
Non-interest bearing
Finance lease liability
Variable interest rate 
instruments

Weighted 
average 
effective 
interest rate
%

-

8.20%

-

7.60%

6.26%

Weighted 
average 
effective 
interest rate
%

-
-

9.70%

-
7.65%

8.54%

0-3 months 3 months 
to 1 year

1-5 years

5+ years

Adjustment

Total

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

10,948
 -

2,101
13,049

13,744
395

1,359
15,498

8,261
 -

12,788
21,049

8,371
1,185

5,437
14,993

2,717
 -

19,606
22,323

4,715
760

23,086
28,561

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
248

3,240
3,488

 -
 -

(4,347)
(4,347)

 -
(181)

(5,181)
(5,362)

21,926
 -

30,148
52,074

26,830
2,407

27,941
57,178

0-3 months 3 months 
to 1 year

1-5 years

5+ years

Adjustment

Total

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

906
 -

908
1,814

2,785
117

1,071
3,973

905
 -

 -
 -

9,256
10,161

9,584
9,584

 -
 -

2,785
350

2,564
5,699

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

1,811
 -

(2,748)
(2,748)

17,000
18,811

 -
(18)

5,570
449

10,327
10,327

2,093
2,093

(3,755)
(3,773)

12,300
18,319

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Financial Instruments (continued)

(i) Liquidity risk management (continued)

The  following  tables detail the  Company’s  and the  Group’s  remaining  contractual maturity for  its  non–derivative  financial assets. The 
tables  have been drawn  up  based  on  the  undiscounted  cash  flows  of  financial assets including  interest  that  will be  earned  on  those 
assets  except  where  the  Company/Group  anticipates  that  the  cash  flow  will  occur  in  a  different  period.  The  adjustment  column 
represents the possible future cash flows attributable to the instrument included in the maturity analysis which are not included in the 
carrying amount of the financial asset on the balance sheet.

Consolidated

2008
Non-interest bearing
Variable interest rate 
instruments
Fixed interest rate 
instruments

2007
Non-interest bearing
Variable interest rate 
instruments
Fixed interest rate 
instruments

Company

2008
Non-interest bearing
Variable interest rate 
instruments
Fixed interest rate 
instruments

2007
Non-interest bearing
Variable interest rate 
instruments
Fixed interest rate 
instruments

Weighted 
average 
effective 
interest rate
%

-

4.40%

13.50%

-

2.50%

13.50%

Weighted 
average 
effective 
interest rate
%

-

4.40%

13.50%

-

4.40%

13.50%

0-3 months 3 months 
to 1 year

1-5 years

5+ years

Adjustment

Total

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

32,079

13,276

 -
45,355

27,806

15,271

 -
43,077

 -

 -

13,008
13,008

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

 -

13,116
13,116

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

 -

(1,560)
(1,560)

32,079

13,276

13,008
58,363

27,806

15,271

11,556
54,633

0-3 months 3 months 
to 1 year

1-5 years

5+ years

Adjustment

Total

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

2,401

869

 -
3,270

10,213

962

 -
11,175

 -

 -

13,008
13,008

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

 -

60,382

 -

 -
60,382

41,258

 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

 -

62,783

869

13,008
76,660

51,471

962

13,116
13,116

 -
41,258

(1,560)
(1,560)

11,556
63,989

The following table details the Company’s and Group’s liquidity analysis for its derivative financial instrument. The table has been drawn 
up based on the undiscounted gross cash inflows / (outflows) since derivative financial instrument, being the interest rate cap, settles on 
a gross basis. Since the amounts payable and receivable are not fixed, the amount disclosed has been determined by reference to the 
projected interest rates as illustrated by the yield curves existing at the reporting date. There were no derivative financial instruments in 
the Company or Group in 2007.

2008
Interest rate cap

0-3 months 3 months 
to 1 year
$’000

$’000

1-5 years

5+ years

$’000

$’000

20

60

200

 -

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Financial Instruments (continued)

(j) Fair value of financial instruments

The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities are determined as follows:

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities  (excluding derivative financial instruments) are determined  in accordance 
with generally accepted pricing models based on discounted cash flow analysis using pricing models based on observable current 
market transactions; and 
the fair value of derivative financial instruments are calculated using quoted market prices

The financial statements include holdings in unlisted shares which are measured at cost due to them being held for disposal (note 11). 

The Directors consider that the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded at amortised cost in the financial 
statements approximates their fair values.

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Key Management Personnel Compensation

The aggregate compensation of the key management personnel of the Group and the Company is set out below:

Consolidated

Company

2008
$

2007
$

2008
$

2007
$

1,656,713
112,836
116,291

-

419,325
2,305,165

1,455,441
93,068
34,785
-

242,751
1,826,045

1,301,545
88,225
39,790
-

399,119
1,828,679

1,150,003
72,022
20,020
-

208,952
1,450,997

Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Other long-term benefits
Termination benefits
Share-based payments

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Staff Option Scheme

(a) Share Based Payment Arrangements

Staff Option Plan

The Group has in place a Staff Option Scheme (Scheme) to reward employees  (including Key Management Personnel) for their past 
services as well as to provide an incentive for future efforts. The terms and conditions of the Scheme are set out in the Scheme Rules 
with the  Board of  Directors  responsible  for  the  administration  of  the Scheme.  The  options carry no  rights  to  dividends  and no  voting 
rights.  The  options  expire  on  their  expiry  date.  Each  employee  share  option  converts  to  one  ordinary  share  of  Imdex  Limited  on 
exercise. No amounts are paid or payable by the recipient on receipt of the option. Options may be exercised at any time from the date 
of vesting to the date of expiry. The number of options granted to staff is generally based on an assessment of the performance of that 
staff member as determined by the Board of Directors. Staff are normally only eligible to receive options when they have been with the 
Company in excess of 12 months. Options expire when the option holder ceases to be employed by the Group.

Chairman’s Options

During the prior year options were issued to the Chairman as a reward for past performance and as an incentive for the future. These 
options have been approved by members in General Meeting. The options carry no rights to dividends and no voting rights. The options 
expire on their expiry date or when ceasing to be a Director and may be exercised after 2 years at any time to their expiry date. As at 30 
June 2008 none of these options had vested.

Managing Director’s Options

Options were issued to the Managing Director as a reward for past performance and as an incentive for the future. The options carry no 
rights to dividends and no voting rights. As at 30 June 2008 all of these options had vested.

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Staff Option Scheme (continued)

(b) The following share based payment arrangements were in existence during the current and comparative periods:

2008

Issue Date

Expiry
Date

Exercise 

Price           

Fair Value 
at Grant 

$

Date                  

Opening 
balance

Number of Options
Exercised 
current year

Lapsed
current year

Closing 
balance

Issued
current 
year

Staff Options
Tranche 1 (i)
Tranche 2 (i)
Tranche 3 (i)
Tranche 4 (i)
Tranche 5 (i)
Tranche 6 (i)
Tranche 7 (i)

31-Jul-09          0.20 
1-Aug-04
31-Jan-11          0.35 
1-Feb-06
23-Feb-07 22-Feb-12          0.75 
23-Feb-07 22-Feb-12          1.00 
12-Jun-07 11-Jun-12          1.80 
17-Oct-12          1.80 
18-Oct-07
28-Mar-08 27-Mar-13          3.00 

$

0.01
0.02
0.56
0.48
0.51
0.81
0.42

    2,090,501 
    2,189,905 
       700,000 
    4,425,000 
       675,000 
                 -         500,000 
                 -      4,875,000 

               -         (912,168)
                 -        1,178,333 
               -         (306,998)          (70,035)      1,812,872 
               -                     -                     -           700,000 
               -         (386,333)        (475,000)      3,563,667 
               -                     -            (50,000)         625,000 
                 -                     -           500,000 
                 -            (60,000)      4,815,000 

Chairman's Options
Tranche 1 (ii)

19-Oct-06

18-Oct-11          0.75 

0.35

    1,000,000 

               -                     -                     -        1,000,000 

Managing Directors' Options
Tranche 1 (iii)

15-Sep-05 14-Sep-10          0.30 

0.01

    2,000,000 
   13,080,406     5,375,000     (1,605,499)        (655,035)

               -                     -                     -        2,000,000 
   16,194,872 

2007

Issue Date

Expiry
Date

Exercise 

Price           

Fair Value 
at Grant 

$

Date                  

Opening 
balance

Number of Options
Exercised 
current year

Lapsed
current year

Closing 
balance

Issued
current 
year

Staff Options
Tranche 1 (i)
Tranche 2 (i)
Tranche 3 (i)
Tranche 4 (i)
Tranche 5 (i)

31-Jul-09          0.20 
1-Aug-04
31-Jan-11          0.35 
1-Feb-06
23-Feb-07 22-Feb-12          0.75 
23-Feb-07 22-Feb-12          1.00 
12-Jun-07 11-Jun-12          1.80 

$

0.01
0.02
0.56
0.48
0.51

    3,048,333 
    2,660,000 
                 -         700,000 
                 -      4,575,000 
                 -         675,000 

               -         (937,832)          (20,000)      2,090,501 
               -         (428,428)          (41,667)      2,189,905 
                 -                     -           700,000 
                 -          (150,000)      4,425,000 
                 -                     -           675,000 

Chairman's Options
Tranche 1 (ii)

19-Oct-06

18-Oct-11          0.75 

0.35

                 -      1,000,000 

                 -                     -        1,000,000 

Managing Directors' Options
Tranche 1 (iii)

15-Sep-05 14-Sep-10          0.30 

0.01

    2,000,000 

               -                     -                     -        2,000,000 

Corporate Advisors Options
Tranche 1 (iv)
Tranche 2 (v)
Tranche 3 (iv)

23-Dec-04
31-Jul-09          0.20 
23-Dec-04 31-Oct-07          0.20 
23-Dec-04 31-Oct-07          0.35 

0.03
0.02
0.01

               -         (100,000)
       100,000 
               -      (2,000,000)
    2,000,000 
    1,000,000 
               -      (1,000,000)
   10,808,333     6,950,000     (4,466,260)        (211,667)

                 -                     -   
                 -                     -   
                 -                     -   

   13,080,406 

(i) Exercisable in one third lots in each year commencing one year after issue.
(ii) Expire on their expiry date or when ceasing to be a Director, and may be exercised after 2 years at any time to their expiry date.
(iii) Expire on their expiry date or 3 months after ceasing to be a Director, and may be exercised after 2 years at any time to their expiry 
(iv) Exercisable at any time up to expiry.
(v) Exercisable at any time after Imdex shares trade at 30 cents for 5 consecutive trading days. This condition has been satisfied.

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Staff Option Scheme (continued)

(c) Fair value of options granted during the financial year

The weighted average fair value of the share options granted during the financial year is $0.45 (2007: $0.47). Options were priced using
a Black-Scholes option pricing model. Where relevant, the expected life used in the model has been adjusted based on management’s
best estimate for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions (including the probability of meeting market conditions attached
to the option), and behavioural considerations. Expected volatility is based on the historical share price volatility trends.

2008

Inputs into the model
Grant date share price ($)
Exercise price ($)
Expected volatility
Option life (years)
Risk-free interest rate
Dividend yield

2007

Inputs into the model
Grant date share price ($)
Exercise price ($)
Expected volatility
Option life (years)
Risk-free interest rate
Dividend yield

Staff Options 
Tranche 6

Staff Options 
Tranche 7

1.87
1.80
45%
5.00
6.47%
1.66%

1.79
3.00
50%
5.00
6.18%
1.96%

Chairman's Options
Tranche 1

Staff Options 
Tranche 3

Staff Options 
Tranche 4

Staff Options 
Tranche 5

0.80
0.75
50%
5.00
5.89%
2.30%

1.08
0.75
50%
5.00
6.00%
2.30%

1.08
1.00
50%
5.00
6.00%
2.30%

1.40
1.80
50%
5.00
6.38%
2.30%

(d) Exercised during the financial year

2008

Option Series

Staff Options Tranche 1
Staff Options Tranche 2
Staff Options Tranche 3

2007

Option Series

Staff Options Tranche 1
Staff Options Tranche 2
Corp Advisor Tranche 1
Corp Advisor Tranche 2
Corp Advisor Tranche 3

Number
Exercised

Exercise 
Date

Weighted Average 
Share Price at Exercise 
Date

912,168
306,998
386,333
1,605,499

Various
Various
Various

1.86
1.86
1.86

Number
Exercised

Exercise 
Date

Weighted Average 
Share Price at Exercise 
Date

937,832
428,428
100,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
4,466,260

Various
Various
24-Nov-06
Various
Various

0.97
0.97
0.78
0.74
0.77

(e) Balance at end of the financial year

The share options outstanding at the end of the financial year had a weighted average exercise price of $0.33 (2007: $0.25), and a
weighted average remaining contractual life of 1582 days (2007: 1398 days)

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Staff Option Scheme (continued)

(f) Reconciliation of movements in share options during the year

The following reconciles the outstanding share options granted under the Staff Option Scheme at the beginning and end of the financial
year

2008

2007

Weighted 
Average 
Exercise 
Price

Weighted 
Average 
Exercise 
Price

Number of 
Options

Number of 
Options

Balance at beginning of the financial year
Granted during the financial year
Forfeited during the financial year
Exercised during the financial year
Expired during the financial year
Balance at end of the financial year
Exercisable at end of the financial year

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Subsequent Events

   10,808,333                0.02 
    13,080,406                0.25 
     6,950,000                0.47 
      5,375,000                0.45 
                  -                     -   
                  -                     -   
     (1,605,499)               0.13      (4,466,260)               0.02 
              0.34 
13,080,406               0.25 

              0.42 
16,194,872               0.33 

(655,035)

(211,667)

      5,019,872 

     2,493,739 

On 1 July 2008, $500,000 cash was paid and 168,530 fully paid Imdex Limited ordinary shares were issued to acquire the remaining 
25% of the issued share capital of Suay Energy Services LLP. Refer note 26(d).

On  31  July  2008 Imdex  Limited  paid  the  next  deferred  settlement  instalment  of GBP  1,090,000  (A$2,271,000) due to  the  vendors  of 
Imdex Technology UK Limited (formerly Chardec Technology Limited).

Subsequent to year end the Directors declared a 2.25 cent per share fully franked dividend with an entitlement date of 17 October 2008 
and a payment date of 31 October 2008. The effect of this dividend has not been reflected in this financial report.

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ADDITIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE INFORMATION
AS AT 2 SEPTEMBER 2008

(a)

Distribution of Shareholders

1 – 1,000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,001 – and over

Holding less than a marketable parcel

(b)

Substantial Shareholders

Ordinary Shareholders

Fiberform Vindic Holding AB
National Nominees Ltd
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Ltd

Number of Fully 
Paid Ordinary 
Shareholders

Number of 
Option holders

353
1,258
797
1,148
126

3,682

54

-
7
41
213
18

279

-

Fully Paid

Number

Percentage

20,800,000
15,744,776
14,294,842

11.32%
8.57%
7.78%

(c)

Twenty Largest Holders of Quoted Equity Securities

Ordinary Shareholders

Fiberform Vindic Holding AB

National Nominees Ltd

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Ltd

Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd

ANZ Nominees Ltd

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Ltd
RBC Dexia Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty 
Ltd (PIIC Account)
UBS Nominees Pty Ltd

Telic Alcatel (Australia) Pty Ltd
RBC Dexia Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty 
Ltd (PIPooled Account)
Queensland Investment Corporation

Wear Services Pty Ltd

Bond Street Custodians Ltd
RBC Dexia Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty 
Ltd (BKCust Account)
Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd

Mr Petrus Cornelius Nicolaas Middendorp

Primbee Investments Pty Ltd

Fortis Clearing Nominees Pty Ltd

Longo Pty Ltd

Mr B Conway and Mrs R Conway

Fully Paid

Number

Percentage

20,800,000

15,744,776

14,294,842

11,119,760

8,989,877

6,153,846

4,417,516

3,806,337

3,603,152

3,078,118

2,895,929

2,725,547

2,667,449

2,631,648

2,331,802

1,882,500

1,737,171

1,668,534

1,572,826

1,100,000

11.32%

8.57%

7.78%

6.05%

4.89%

3.35%

2.40%

2.07%

1.96%

1.68%

1.58%

1.48%

1.45%

1.43%

1.27%

1.02%

0.95%

0.91%

0.86%

0.60%

113,221,630

61.62%

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

ADDITIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE INFORMATION
AS AT 2 SEPTEMBER 2008

(d)

Director and Company Secretary Shareholdings

Number of 
Shares

3,500,000

393,786

290,000

300,000

457,347

10,000

4,891,133

Number of 
Options

2,000,000

1,000,000

-

-

-

500,000

3,500,000

Name

Mr B W Ridgeway

Mr I F Burston

Mr R W Kelly

Mr K A Dundo

Mr M Lemmel

Mr P A Evans

(e)

Company Secretary

Mr Paul Anthony Evans

(f)

Registered Office

Level 1, Canute House
15 Rheola Street
West Perth
Western Australia
Phone: (08) 9481 5777

(g)

Share Registry

Computershare Investory Services
Level 2
45 St Georges Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Phone: (08) 9323 2000

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Contents

Imdex Group at a Glance  

FY08 Highlights 

Comparative Financial Performance 

Board of Directors 

Chairman’s Report 

Managing Director’s Report  

Imdex’s Operations  

Supporting Operations for Future Growth 

Financial Report 2008 

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Contact Details

Imdex Limited  
Level 1, 15 Rheola Street  
West Perth 6005 Western Australia
PO Box 1325 West Perth 6872 
Western Australia

Telephone: +61 8 9481 5777  

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ABN 78 008 947 813 

2008 Annual General Meeting 

Meeting Documents  
Notice of Annual General Meeting & Explanatory Memorandum 
Proxy Form for Annual General Meeting  
Corporate Representative Certificate for Annual General Meeting 

To be held on Thursday, 16 October 2008 at the Celtic Club, 
48 Ord Street, West Perth, Western Australia commencing at 
11.00am WST 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ABN 78 008 947 813 

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

Notice is given that the 2008 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Imdex Limited will be 
held at The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, Western Australia, on 16 October 2008  
commencing at 11.00am WST 

Agenda 

Ordinary Business 

1 

2 

To  receive  and  consider  the  Annual  Financial  Report,  together  with  the  Directors’  and  Auditor’s 
reports for the year ended 30 June 2008. 

To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following Resolution as an Ordinary Resolution: 

That, for all purposes, Mr Ian Burston, who retires from the office of Director by rotation, and being 
eligible, offers himself for re-election, is re-elected as a Director.  

3 

To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following resolution as an Ordinary Resolution: 

That, for the purposes of Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rule 10.11 and for all 
other purposes, the Company approves the grant of 2,000,000 Options to acquire ordinary fully 
paid shares in the Company to Mr B W Ridgeway, the Managing Director of the Company, on the 
terms set out in the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum. 

Voting  Exclusion:  The  Company  will  disregard  any  votes  cast  on  Resolution  3  by  Mr Ridgeway  or  any  of  his 
associates.  However, the Company need not disregard a vote if it is cast by a person as a proxy for a person who is 
entitled to vote, in accordance with the direction on the proxy form, or it is cast by the person chairing the Meeting as 
a proxy for a person who is entitled to vote, in accordance with a direction on the proxy form to vote as the proxy 
decides. 

4 

To  consider  and,  if  thought  fit,  pass,  with  or  without  amendment,  the  following  resolution  as  an 
Ordinary Resolution: 

That, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 7.4 and for all other purposes, the Company ratifies the 
allotment and issue of 723,769 fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of the Company on the 
terms set out in the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum. 

Voting  Exclusion:    The  Company  will  disregard  any  votes  cast  on  Resolution  4  by  Christian  Rolando  Dockendorff 
Catalán,  Christian  Alexander  Dockendorff  Rioseco  and  Fernando  Ivan  Dockendorff  Catalán  or  any  person  who 
participated in the issue and any associate of such person.  However, the Company need not disregard a vote if it is 
cast by a person as a proxy for a person who is entitled to vote, in accordance with the direction on the proxy form, 
or it is cast by the person chairing the Meeting as a proxy for a person who is entitled to vote, in accordance with a 
direction on the proxy form to vote as the proxy decides. 

5 

To  consider  and,  if  thought  fit,  pass,  with  or  without  amendment,  the  following  resolution  as  an 
Ordinary Resolution: 

That, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 7.4 and for all other purposes, the Company ratifies the 
allotment and issue of 168,530 fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of the Company on the 
terms set out in the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTICE  OF  ANNUAL  GENERAL  MEETING 

Voting Exclusion:  The Company will disregard any votes cast on Resolution 5 by Elvira Zhubaniyazov or any person 
who participated in the issue and any associate of such person.  However, the Company need not disregard a vote if 
it is cast by a person as a proxy for a person who is entitled to vote, in accordance with the direction on the proxy 
form, or it is cast by the person chairing the Meeting as a proxy for a person who is entitled to vote, in accordance 
with a direction on the proxy form to vote as the proxy decides. 

6 

To  consider  and,  if  thought  fit,  pass,  with  or  without  amendment,  the  following  resolution  as  an 
Ordinary Resolution: 

That, for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 7.4 and for all other purposes, the Company ratifies the 
allotment and issue of 1,605,499 fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of the Company issued 
upon the exercise of Staff Options on the terms and conditions set out in the accompanying 
Explanatory Memorandum. 

Voting Exclusion:  The Company will disregard any votes cast on Resolution 6 by any person who participated in the 
issue and any associate of such person.  However, the Company need not disregard a vote if it is cast by a person 
as a proxy for a person who is entitled to vote, in accordance with the direction on the proxy form, or it is cast by the 
person  chairing  the  Meeting  as  a  proxy  for  a  person  who  is  entitled  to  vote,  in  accordance with  a  direction  on  the 
proxy form to vote as the proxy decides. 

7 

To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following resolution as an Advisory Resolution: 

That,  for  all  purposes,  the  Directors’  and  Executives’  Remuneration  Report,  included  within  the 
Directors’ Report, for the year ended 30 June 2008 be approved. 

8 

To  consider  any  other  business  that  may  be  brought  before  the  Meeting  in  accordance  with  the 
Company’s Constitution. 

Explanatory Memorandum  

Shareholders are referred to the Explanatory Memorandum accompanying and forming part of this Notice 
of Annual General Meeting.  

Snap Shot Time 

Regulation  7.11.37  of  the  Corporations  Regulations  2001  permits  the  Company  to  specify  a  time,  not 
more  than  48  hours  before  the  meeting,  at  which  a  “snap  shot”  of  Shareholders  will  be  taken  for  the 
purposes of determining Shareholder entitlements to vote at the Meeting. 

The  Company’s  Directors  have  determined  that  all  Shares  of  the  Company  that  are  quoted  on  ASX  at 
5pm  WST,  14  October  2008  shall,  for  the  purposes  of  determining  voting  entitlements  at  the  Annual 
General Meeting, be taken to be held by the persons registered as holding the Shares at that time. 

Proxies 

Please note that: 

(a)  a member of the Company entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting is entitled to 

appoint a Proxy; 

(b)  a Proxy need not be a member of the Company; and 
(c)  a  member  of  the  Company  entitled  to  cast  two  or  more  votes  may  appoint  two  proxies  and  may 
specify  the  proportion  or  number  of  votes  each  Proxy  is  appointed  to  exercise,  but  where  the 
proportion or number is not specified, each Proxy may exercise half of the votes. 

The enclosed Proxy Form for the Annual General Meeting provides further details on appointing Proxies 
and lodging the Proxy Form.  Proxies must be returned by 11.00am WST on 14 October 2008. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTICE  OF  ANNUAL  GENERAL  MEETING 

Corporate Representative 

If  a  representative  of  a  Shareholder  corporation  is  to  attend  the  meeting  the  attached  “Appointment  of 
Corporate Representative” form should be completed and produced prior to admission.   

Dated:  8 September 2008 

By Order of the Board of Directors 
Imdex Limited 

Paul Evans 
Company Secretary 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EXPLANATORY  MEMORANDUM 

1  Purpose of this Document  

This Explanatory Memorandum has been prepared to assist Shareholders with their consideration of the 
Resolutions in the accompanying Notice of Annual General Meeting. 

2  Resolution 2 – Re-election of Director 

In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 14.4 and Article 17.4 of the Constitution, at every Annual General 
Meeting, one third of the Directors for the time being must retire from office and are eligible for re-election.  
The Directors to retire are to be those who have been longest in office since their appointment or last re-
appointment  or,  if  the  Directors  have  been  in  office  for  an  equal  length  of  time  and  unless  mutually 
agreed, by lot.  

Mr Ian Burston, a Director of the Company since 22 November 2000, seeks re-election by reason of his 
retirement  by  rotation  pursuant  to  Resolution  2  of  the  Notice  of  Meeting.  A  record  of  Mr  Ian  Burston’s 
attendances at Board meetings over the 12 month period to 30 June 2008 is set out in the 2008 Annual 
Report as are further details concerning his qualifications and experience. 

The Directors recommend that Shareholders vote in favour of Resolution 2 to appoint Mr Ian Burston. 

3  Resolution 3 – Issue of options to Mr B W Ridgeway 

In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 10.11, and Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act, Resolution 3 of the 
Notice  of  Meeting  deals  with  the  consideration  by  Shareholders  of  the  proposed  issue  to  Mr  Bernie 
Ridgeway, Imdex’s Managing Director, or his nominee of 2,000,000 five year Options to acquire ordinary 
shares  in  the  Company,  exercisable  at  $3.00  per  Option,  which  are  subject  to  the  general  terms  and 
conditions set out below. 

The  purpose  of  the  grant  of  the  Options  is  to  provide  a  performance  incentive  to  Mr  Ridgeway.    The 
Options will be granted and issued no later than one month after this meeting if the resolution is passed, 
for no consideration. 

If  the  Options  are  fully  exercised  by  Mr  Ridgeway  $6  million  will  be  received  by  the  Company.    This 
money  will  be  used  by  the  Company  for  general  working  capital  purposes.    The  dilution  effect  if  all 
Options are exercised by Mr Ridgeway would amount to approximately 1.1%, based on the Company’s 
current  issued  share  capital.    No  material  opportunity  cost  is  considered  to  arise  to  the  Company  in 
respect of the proposed grant of Options to Mr Ridgeway. 

Requirements of the Listing Rules 

Listing Rule 10.11 provides that a listed entity must not issue equity securities to a related party without 
Shareholder approval. The proposed grant of Options to Mr Ridgeway requires approval by Shareholders 
under the Listing Rules. 

If approval is given under Listing Rule 10.11, the Listing Rules specify that approval is not required under 
Listing Rule 7.1 (which limits the number of equity securities the Company may issue within a 12 month 
period to not more than 15% of the total number of ordinary securities on issue without the requirement 
for Shareholder approval). 

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Requirement of the Corporations Act 

Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act prohibits a public company from giving a “financial benefit” to a 
“related party” unless the giving of that benefit is approved by a resolution passed at a General Meeting of 
the Company. 

Mr Ridgeway is a related party of the Company within the meaning of Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act 
and the Options to be granted to him to acquire fully paid ordinary shares in the Company will constitute a 
financial benefit for the purposes of Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act.  The grant will, therefore, involve 
the giving of a financial benefit to a related party of the Company. Accordingly, the Company is required 
to seek Shareholder approval of the grant of the Options to Mr Ridgeway prior to making that grant. 

Specific Disclosure of Information as Required by the Corporations Act and the Listing Rules 

In accordance with Section 219 of the Corporations Act, and for the purposes of Listing Rule 10.11, the 
following information is provided: 

a)  The  related  party  to  whom  this  Resolution  would  permit  financial  benefits  to  be  given  is  Mr  Bernie 

Ridgeway; 

b)  The  financial  benefit  to  Mr  Bernie  Ridgeway  consists  of  the  grant  to  him  of  2,000,000  Options 
exercisable at $3.00  per Option which are subject to the general terms and conditions set out below; 

c)  The  Directors  of  the  Company  other  than  Mr  Ridgeway  recommend  to  Shareholders  that  this 
Resolution be passed as they believe it is in the Company’s best interests to provide Mr Ridgeway 
with performance incentives.  Mr Ridgeway makes no recommendation; 

d)  None of the Directors of the Company other than Mr Ridgeway has a direct interest in the outcome of 
the  Resolution.    Mr  Ridgeway  has  a  direct  interest  in  the  outcome  of  the  Resolution  as  he  is  the 
recipient of the Options; 

e)  ASIC requires that a dollar value be placed on the Options to be granted and has indicated the Black 
and  Scholes  Option  valuation  method  is  acceptable  for  calculating  such  value.    The  Black  and 
Scholes Option  Valuation method  is  designed  to value  listed securities  that  are  freely  tradeable.    A 
range of values for the Options has been estimated using this valuation method.  On this basis, the 
Options currently have a value of approximately 60 cents each.  Therefore, the implied “value” being 
received by Mr Ridgeway is assessed at approximately $1.2 million.  The key assumptions used in 
this calculation are: 

•  risk  free  rate  of  7.00%  based  on  the  Commonwealth  Government  securities  rate  with  a  maturity 
date approximating that of the expiration period of the options (source: Reserve Bank of Australia);  
•  strike price of the Option of $3.00, being the exercise price on or before 5 years from the date of 

issue of the Options; 
•  time to expiry of 5 years;  
•  current share price of $1.85, based on the closing share price on 4 September 2008; and  
•  share volatility of 50%, being the annualised standard deviation of returns. 

f)  The highest and lowest price on the ASX for the Company’s shares in the past 12 months was $2.69 
on  13  December  2007  and  $1.04  on  17  August  2007.    The  closing  share  price  of  the  Company's 
shares  on  4  September  2008,  being  the  latest  practicable  date  before  the  date  of  this  Notice  of 
Meeting was $1.85; 

g)  The  dilution  effect  if  the  Options  granted  to  Mr  Ridgeway  are  exercised  would  amount  to 

approximately 1.1% based on the Company’s current issued share capital; 

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EXPLANATORY  MEMORANDUM

h)  Mr  Ridgeway  currently  holds  3.5  million  ordinary  fully  paid  shares  and  2  million  options  in  Imdex 
Limited  through  Wear  Services  Pty  Ltd  and  Keeble  Nominees  Pty  Ltd,  companies  of  which  he  is  a 
director.  As at the date of this Explanatory Memorandum and as set out in further detail in Imdex’s 
2008 Annual Report that accompanies this Notice of Meeting, Mr Ridgeway’s total remuneration for 
the  year  ended  30  June  2008  was  $562,509  and  it  is anticipated that  Mr  Ridgeway's  salary  for  the 
current  financial  year  will  be  substantially  the  same  as  for  the  previous  financial  year,  however  this 
will be the subject of review by the Company’s Remuneration Committee on, or about, 31 December 
2008.  Mr  Ridgeway  does  not  currently  receive  any  other  remuneration  or  emoluments  from  the 
Company; 

i)  The primary purpose of the grant of Options is to provide a performance incentive to Mr Ridgeway. 
Given  these  purposes,  the  Directors  do  not  consider  that  there  is  any  material  opportunity  cost  or 
benefit  foregone  to  the  Company  in  granting  the  Options.    The  Board  determined  the  number  and 
value  of  the  Options  to  be  issued  to  Mr  Ridgeway  based  on  Mr  Ridgeway's  historical  level  of 
participation and assistance to the Company and also the Board's perception of Mr Ridgeway’s likely 
future involvement, commitment and loyalty to the Company; and 

j)  Other  than  the  information  set  out  in  this  Explanatory  Memorandum,  neither  the  Directors  nor  the 
Company  are  aware  of  any  additional  information  that  would  be  reasonably  required  by  the 
Shareholders to enable them to make a decision in relation to whether the grant to Mr Ridgeway is in 
the Company’s interests. 

General Terms and Conditions 

a)  The Options shall be exercisable by the option holder by notice in writing to the Company together 
with a payment of the exercise price of the Options, provided that Mr Ridgeway is employed by or on 
behalf of the Company at the time the Options are exercised or he may exercise the Options or part 
thereof within three calendar months of ceasing such employment; 

b)  An option holder may exercise one third of the Options granted to him at any time within the period 
beginning one year after the date of issue of the Options and ending five years of the date of issue of 
the Options.  A further one third of the Options may be granted to him at any time within the period 
beginning two years after the date of issue of the Options and ending five years of the date of issue of 
the  Options.  The  remaining  one  third  of  the  Options  may  be  granted  to  him  at  any  time  within  the 
period beginning three years after the date of issue of the Options and ending five years of the date of 
issue of the Options; 

c)  Any notice of exercise of an Option received by the Company shall be deemed to be a notice of the 

exercise of the Option on the first business day after the date of receipt of the notice; 

d)  No Option will entitle the option holder to: 

(i) 
(ii) 

distributions or bonus issues made by the Company to its Shareholders; or  
the right to participate in any new offers of securities which may be made to the existing 
Shareholders of the Company without first exercising that option and the option holder 
has no rights to a change in the exercise price, or a change in the number of shares over 
which the Option may be exercised; 

e) 

In  the  event  of  any  re-organisation  (including  reconstruction,  consolidation,  subdivision,  share  buy-
back, reduction or return) of the issued capital of the Company, the rights of the Option holder shall 
be reorganised (as appropriate) in accordance with the Listing Rules of the ASX and (subject to the 
provisions with respect to rounding of entitlements) in all other respects the terms of the Options shall 
remain unchanged; 

f)  Shares  issued  pursuant  to  the  exercise  of  the  Options  will  be  granted  following  the  receipt  of  all 

relevant documentation and payments; 

g)  Any shares granted on exercise of Options will be credited as fully paid and will rank pari passu in all 

respects with other shares on issue as at the exercise date; 

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EXPLANATORY  MEMORANDUM

h)  During  Mr  Ridgeway's  employment  with  the  Company  or  any  of  its  subsidiaries,  the  holder  may 

transfer the Options to an associate or related party of the holder; 

i) 

In the event of the holder dying whilst an employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries prior to 
the  expiry  of  the  Options,  the  right  of  the  holder  to  exercise  the  Options  shall  vest  in  his  executor 
and/or administrator and they shall have the same rights to exercise the Options as such deceased 
holder would have had during the option period but for his death; 

j)  The Options will not be quoted on the ASX; and 

k)  The Company will not make an application to the ASX for the quotation of shares issued on exercise 
of Options. The Company will not be under any obligation to ensure that such shares will be quoted. 

Voting Restrictions 

The Company will disregard any votes cast on this Resolution by Mr Ridgeway or his associates.  
However, the Company need not disregard a vote if: 

a) 

b) 

It is cast by a person as proxy for a person who is entitled to vote in accordance with the directions on 
the proxy form; or 

It is cast by the Chairperson of the meeting as proxy for a person who is entitled to vote as the proxy 
decides. 

4  Resolution 4 – Ratification of the issue of 723,679 Shares  

Resolution 4 seeks Shareholder ratification for the issue and allotment of 723,679 Shares issued to 
Christian Rolando Dockendorff Catalán, Christian Alexander Dockendorff Rioseco and Fernando Ivan 
Dockendorff Catalán (collectively the Vendors) as part consideration for the purchase of all of the shares 
of Southernland S.A. (Southernland). 

4.1  Southernland S.A. 

Southernland is, a South American based company which specialises in the manufacture and supply of 
drilling fluids for the Latin American market. The business of Southernland is complementary to the 
existing drilling fluids businesses of Imdex. The total consideration for the purchase of all of the shares of 
Southernland was $2,920,000, consisting of a cash payment of $1,533,000 (including on-costs) and the 
issue of 723,769 Shares at a deemed issue price of $1.92 per share. 

4.2  ASX Listing Rule 7.4 

ASX Listing Rule 7.1 provides that a company must not, subject to specified exceptions, issue or agree to 
issue during any 12 month period any equity securities, or other securities with rights to conversion to 
equity (such as an option), if the number of those securities exceeds 15% of the number of securities in 
the same class on issue at the commencement of that 12 month period. 

ASX Listing Rule 7.4 sets out an exception to ASX Listing Rule 7.1.  It provides that where a company in 
general meeting ratifies the previous issue of securities made pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 7.1 (and 
provided that the previous issue did not breach Listing Rule 7.1) those securities will be deemed to have 
been made with shareholder approval for the purpose of ASX Listing Rule 7.1. 

Ratification by the shareholders of the Company is now sought pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 7.4 in order 
to reinstate the Company’s capacity to issue up to 15% of its issued capital, if required, in the next 12 
months without shareholder approval. 

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ASX Listing Rule 7.5 requires that the following information be provided to shareholders in relation to the 
Shares the subject of Resolution 4: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

(e) 

(f) 

(g) 

the total number of Shares issued by the Company on 1 November  2007 was 723,679 Shares; 

the Shares are subject to voluntary escrow for 24 months from 1 November 2007;  

the Shares were issued at a deemed price of $1.92 per Share, being the closing weighted 
average share price of the Company's Shares on ASX on the five business days prior to 1 
November 2007; 

the Shares were allotted to Christian Rolando Dockendorff Catalán, Christian Alexander 
Dockendorff Rioseco and Fernando Ivan Dockendorff Catalán (collectively the Vendors) as part 
consideration for the purchase by the Company of Southernland S.A. 

all of the Shares allotted and issued rank equally in all respects with the Company’s existing 
Shares on issue; 

no Shares were issued to any related party of the Company; and 

no monies were raised by the issue as the issue was in part consideration for the purchase by 
the Company of all of the shares in Southernland S.A.. 

The Directors recommend that Shareholders vote in favour of Resolution 4. 

5  Resolution 5 – Ratification of the issue of 168,530 Shares  

Resolution 5 seeks Shareholder ratification for the issue and allotment of 168,530 Shares issued to Elvira 
Zhubaniyazov as part consideration for the purchase of the remaining 25% of Shares in Suay Energy 
Services LLP (Suay). 

5.1  Suay 

Suay provides drilling fluids to customers in the Caspian Sea region. The total consideration for the 
purchase of the remaining 25% of the shares in Suay was $778,075 comprising a cash payment of 
$500,000 and the issue of 168,530 Shares at a deemed issue price of $1.65 per Share being the price of 
the Company’s shares at 30 June 2008. 

5.2  ASX Listing Rule 7.4 

ASX Listing Rule 7.1 provides that a company must not, subject to specified exceptions, issue or agree to 
issue during any 12 month period any equity securities, or other securities with rights to conversion to 
equity (such as an option), if the number of those securities exceeds 15% of the number of securities in 
the same class on issue at the commencement of that 12 month period. 

ASX Listing Rule 7.4 sets out an exception to ASX Listing Rule 7.1.  It provides that where a company in 
general meeting ratifies the previous issue of securities made pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 7.1 (and 
provided that the previous issue did not breach Listing Rule 7.1) those securities will be deemed to have 
been made with shareholder approval for the purpose of ASX Listing Rule 7.1. 

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Ratification by the shareholders of the Company is now sought pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 7.4 in order 
to reinstate the Company’s capacity to issue up to 15% of its issued capital, if required, in the next 12 
months without shareholder approval. 

ASX Listing Rule 7.5 requires that the following information be provided to shareholders in relation to the 
Shares the subject of Resolution 5: 

(h) 

(i) 

(j) 

(k) 

(l) 

(m) 

the total number of Shares issued by the Company on 1 July 2008 was 168,530 Shares; 

the Shares were issued at a deemed price of $1.65 per Share, being the price of the Company's 
shares on the ASX on 30 June 2008; 

the Shares were allotted to Elvira Zhubaniyazov as part consideration for the purchase by the 
Company of 25% of Suay Energy Services LLP; 

the Shares allotted and issued rank equally in all respects with the Company’s existing Shares 
on issue; 

no Shares were issued to any related party of the Company; and 

no monies were raised by the issue as the issue was in part consideration for the purchase by 
the Company of 25% of the shares in Suay Energy Services LLP. 

The Directors recommend that Shareholders vote in favour of Resolution 5. 

6  Resolution 6 – Ratification of the issue of Staff Shares 

Resolution 6 seeks Shareholder ratification for the issue and allotment of 1,605,499 Shares which were 
issued to employees and consultants of the Company (Staff Shares). 

6.1  Staff Shares 

1,605,499 Staff Shares were issued to various employees of the Company on the exercise of employee 
options previously granted by the Board in accordance with the Company's Staff Option Plan as 
incentives and rewards for staff loyalty and performance. The Company notes that the Staff Option Plan 
has since been superseded by an Employee Option Plan approved by Shareholders at a general meeting 
held on 30 April 2007. 

The full details of all the Staff Shares issued are provided at Annexure A, however by way of summary: 

(a) 
(b) 
(c) 

912,168 Shares were issued at a price of $0.20; 
306,998 Shares were issued at a price of $0.35; and 
386,333 Shares were issued at a price of $1.00. 

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6.2  ASX Listing Rule 7.4 

ASX Listing Rule 7.1 provides that a company must not, subject to specified exceptions, issue or agree to 
issue during any 12 month period any equity securities, or other securities with rights to conversion to 
equity (such as an option), if the number of those securities exceeds 15% of the number of securities in 
the same class on issue at the commencement of that 12 month period. 

ASX Listing Rule 7.4 sets out an exception to ASX Listing Rule 7.1.  It provides that where a company in 
general meeting ratifies the previous issue of securities made pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 7.1 (and 
provided that the previous issue did not breach Listing Rule 7.1) those securities will be deemed to have 
been made with shareholder approval for the purpose of ASX Listing Rule 7.1. 

Ratification by the shareholders of the Company is now sought pursuant to ASX Listing Rule 7.4 in order 
to reinstate the Company’s capacity to issue up to 15% of its issued capital, if required in the next 12 
months without shareholder approval. 

ASX Listing Rule 7.5 requires that the following information be provided to shareholders in relation to the 
Shares the subject of Resolution 6: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

(e) 

(f) 

The total number of Shares issued by the Company was 1,605,499 Shares; 

912,168 Shares were issued at a price of $0.20 per Share, 306,998 Shares were issued at a 
price of $0.35 per Share and 386,333 Shares were issued at a price of $1.00 per Share. The 
Shares were issued on the dates detailed in the table in Annexure A, which dates are between 
1 July 2007 and 30 June 2008; 

The Shares were allotted to employees of the Company by the exercise of Staff Options held by 
the employees, which Staff Options had been issued by way of incentive and reward for 
performance and loyalty pursuant to the Company's Staff Option Plan; 

The Shares allotted and issued rank equally in all respects with the Company’s existing Shares 
on issue; 

No Shares were issued to any related party of the Company; and 

$676,216 in total was raised by the issue, which was used as general working capital. 

The Directors recommend that Shareholders vote in favour of Resolution 6. 

7  Resolution 7 – Remuneration Report 

Included in the Directors' Report contained within the 2008 Annual Report is a Remuneration Report that 
sets out the details of the remuneration of all Directors and the highest paid group executives. In addition, 
it describes the Board’s remuneration policy. 

The Board submits the Remuneration Report to Shareholders for their consideration and adoption by way 
of a non-binding resolution as required by the Corporations Act. 

The Directors recommend that Shareholders vote in favour of Resolution 7. 

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8  Glossary 

In  this  Explanatory  Memorandum,  the  following  terms  have  the  following  meanings  unless  the  context 
otherwise requires: 

AGM 

ASIC 
ASX  

means the 2008 Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held at 11.00am 
on 16 October 2008. 
means the Australian Securities & Investments Commission. 
means the Australian Securities Exchange operated by ASX Limited ABN 98 008 
624 691. 
means the Board of Directors. 
Board  
means Imdex Limited ABN 78 008 947 813. 
Company  
means the Constitution of the Company. 
Constitution 
Corporations Act   means the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). 
Director  
Share 
Shareholder  
Staff Options 

means a Director of the Company. 
means a fully paid ordinary share in the capital of the Company.  
means a holder of a Share. 
means the options issued to employees and/or consultants of the Company 
pursuant to the Staff Option Plan. 

Staff Option Plan  means the previous option plan for employees and consultants of the Company. 
Staff Shares 
Southernland 
Suay 
WST  

means the Shares issued on the exercise of the Staff Options. 
means Southernland S.A. 
means Suay Energy Services LLP. 
means Australian Western Standard Time.

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ANNEXURE  A  –  STAFF  SHARES 

Date of exercise of options  Number of Staff 

Issue Price ($) 

Shares issued 

1/07/2007 

18/07/2007 

18/07/2007 

18/07/2007 

23/07/2007 

23/07/2007 

01/08/2007 

01/08/2007 

03/09/2007 

07/09/2007 

12/09/2007 

24/09/2007 

26/09/2007 

26/09/2007 

27/09/2007 

27/09/2007 

22/10/2007 

22/10/2007 

22/10/2007 

23/10/2007 

26/10/2007 

26/10/2007 

05/11/2007 

05/11/2007 

05/11/2007 

29/11/2007 

04/12/2007 

04/12/2007 

17/12/2007 

18/12/2007 

19/12/2007 

09/01/2008 

09/01/2008 

8,333 

8,334 

25,000 

50,000 

25,000 

10,000 

10,000 

5,000 

20,000 

25,000 

16,667 

33,500 

22,000 

16,667 

25,000 

8,333 

50,000 

25,000 

5,000 

250,000 

16,667 

250,000 

16,666 

30,000 

3,333 

8,333 

25,000 

15,000 

16,666 

10,000 

25,000 

10,000 

25,000 

$0.35 

$0.20 

$0.35 

$1.00 

$1.00 

$0.35 

$0.20 

$0.20 

$0.20 

$0.20 

$0.20 

$0.20 

$0.20 

$0.20 

$0.20 

$0.35 

$0.20 

$0.20 

$0.20 

$0.20 

$0.20 

$0.20 

$0.35 

$0.20 

$0.35 

$0.35 

$1.00 

$0.35 

$0.20 

$0.35 

$1.00 

$0.35 

$1.00 

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ANNEXURE  A  –  STAFF  SHARES
(continued) 

09/01/2008 

18/01/2008 

22/01/2008 

22/01/2008 

23/01/2008 

25/01/2008 

30/01/2008 

04/02/2008 

20/02/2008 

20/02/2008 

27/02/2008 

29/02/2008 

29/02/2009 

04/03/2008 

04/03/2008 

05/03/2008 

07/03/2008 

07/03/2008 

10/03/2008 

01/04/2008 

04/04/2008 

11/04/2008 

11/04/2008 

16/04/2008 

17/04/2008 

28/04/2008 

01/05/2008 

27/05/2008 

16/06/2008 

16/06/2008 

19/06/2008 

Total 

20,000 

16,667 

20,000 

6,667 

25,000 

16,666 

20,000 

25,000 

8,333 

25,000 

33,000 

16,667 

16,667 

25,000 

5,000 

34,000 

10,000 

26,667 

10,000 

10,000 

8,333 

5,000 

3,000 

30,000 

8,333 

5,000 

15,000 

4,000 

16,000 

10,000 

40,000 

1,605,499 

$0.35 

$0.20 

$1.00 

$0.35 

$1.00 

$0.35 

$0.20 

$0.35 

$0.35 

$1.00 

$1.00 

$1.00 

$0.35 

$1.00 

$0.35 

$0.35 

$0.20 

$0.35 

$0.35 

$0.35 

$1.00 

$1.00 

$0.35 

$1.00 

$1.00 

$1.00 

$1.00 

$1.00 

$1.00 

$0.35 

$0.20 

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CORPORATE  REPRESENTATIVE 
CERTIFICATE 

(Company) 

(Authorised corporate representative) 

Shareholder Details  

This is to certify that by a resolution of the Directors of: 

(Insert name of shareholder company) 

The Company has appointed: 

(Insert name of corporate representative) 

in accordance with the provisions of section 250D of the Corporations Act 2001, to act as the body corporate representative of 
that Company at the Annual General Meeting of Imdex Limited to be held on 16 October 2008 and at any adjournments of that 
meeting.  

DATED 
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2008 

Please sign here  

Executed by the Company 

in accordance with its constituent documents 

Signed by authorised representative 

Signed by authorised representative 

Name of authorised representative (print) 

Name of authorised representative (print) 

Position of authorised representative (print) 

Position of authorised representative (print) 

Instructions for Completion  

1.  Insert name of appointor Company and the name or position of the appointee (eg “John Smith” or “each Director of the 

Company”).  

2.  Execute the Certificate following the procedure required by your Constitution or other constituent documents.  
3.  Print the name and position (eg Director) of each Company officer who signs this Certificate on behalf of the Company.  
4.  Insert the date of execution where indicated.  
5.  The certificate must be produced prior to admission to the Meeting.  You may send or deliver the Certificate to Imdex 

Limited, Level 1, 15 Rheola Street, West Perth WA 6005 or fax to (08) 9481 6527.  

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CERTIFICATE 

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Imdex Limited
ABN 78 008 947 813

000001 000 IMD
MR SAM SAMPLE
FLAT 123
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SAMPLEVILLE VIC 3030

Proxy Form

Lodge your vote:

By Mail:
Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited
GPO Box 242 Melbourne
Victoria 3001 Australia

Alternatively you can fax your form to
+61 8 9323 2033

For all enquiries call:
(within Australia) 1300 850 505
(outside Australia) +61 3 9415 4000

For your vote to be effective it must be received by 11.00am (WST) Tuesday 14 October 2008

How to Vote on Items of Business
All your securities will be voted in accordance with your directions.

Appointment of Proxy
Voting 100% of your holding: Direct your proxy how to vote by
marking one of the boxes opposite each item of business. If you do
not mark a box your proxy may vote as they choose. If you mark
more than one box on an item your vote will be invalid on that item.

Voting a portion of your holding: Indicate a portion of your
voting rights by inserting the percentage or number of securities
you wish to vote in the For, Against or Abstain box or boxes. The
sum of the votes cast must not exceed your voting entitlement or
100%.

Appointing a second proxy: You are entitled to appoint up to two
proxies to attend the meeting and vote on a poll. If you appoint two
proxies you must specify the percentage of votes or number of
securities for each proxy, otherwise each proxy may exercise half of
the votes. When appointing a second proxy write both names and
the percentage of votes or number of securities for each in Step 1
overleaf.
A proxy need not be a securityholder of the Company.

View the annual report:

www.imdexlimited.com

Signing Instructions
Individual: Where the holding is in one name, the securityholder
must sign.
Joint Holding: Where the holding is in more than one name, all of
the securityholders should sign.
Power of Attorney: If you have not already lodged the Power of
Attorney with the registry, please attach a certified photocopy of the
Power of Attorney to this form when you return it.
Companies: Where the company has a Sole Director who is also
the Sole Company Secretary, this form must be signed by that
person. If the company (pursuant to section 204A of the
Corporations Act 2001) does not have a Company Secretary, a
Sole Director can also sign alone. Otherwise this form must be
signed by a Director jointly with either another Director or a
Company Secretary. Please sign in the appropriate place to
indicate the office held.
Attending the Meeting
Bring this form to assist registration. If a representative of a corporate
securityholder or proxy is to attend the meeting you will need to
provide the appropriate ''Certificate of Appointment of Corporate
Representative'' prior to admission. A form of the certificate may be
obtained from Computershare or online at www.computershare.com.

Comments & Questions: If you have any comments or questions for
the company, please write them on a separate sheet of paper and
return with this form.

Turn over to complete the form

PLEASE NOTE: For security reasons it is important that you
keep your SRN/HIN confidential.

999999_SAMPLE_0_0_PROXY/000001/000001/i

MR SAM SAMPLE
FLAT 123
123 SAMPLE STREET
THE SAMPLE HILL
SAMPLE ESTATE
SAMPLEVILLE VIC 3030

Proxy Form

Change of address. If incorrect,
mark this box and make the
correction in the space to the left.
Securityholders sponsored by a
broker (reference number
commences with 'X') should advise
your broker of any changes.

*I9999999999*

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Please mark

to indicate your directions

Appoint a Proxy to Vote on Your Behalf

I/We being a member/s of Imdex Limited hereby appoint

the Chairman
of the Meeting OR

XX

PLEASE NOTE: Leave this box
blank if you have selected the
Chairman of the Meeting. Do not
insert your own name(s).

or failing the individual or body corporate named, or if no individual or body corporate is named, the Chairman of the Meeting, as my/our proxy
to act generally at the meeting on my/our behalf and to vote in accordance with the following directions (or if no directions have been given, as
the proxy sees fit) at the Annual General Meeting of Imdex Limited to be held at the Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth, Western Australia
on Thursday, 16/10/2008 at 11.00am and at any adjournment of that meeting.

Important for Resolutions 3, 4, 5 and 6: If the Chairman of the Meeting is your proxy and you have not directed him/her how to vote on
Resolutions 3 to 6 below, please mark the box in this section.  If you do not mark this box and you have not directed your proxy how to vote, the
Chairman of the Meeting will not cast your votes on Resolutions 3 to 6 and your votes will not be counted in computing the required majority if a
poll is called on these resolutions. The Chairman of the Meeting intends to vote undirected proxies in favour of Resolutions 3 to 6.

I/We acknowledge that the Chairman of the Meeting may exercise my proxy even if he/she has an interest in the outcome of that Item
and that votes cast by him/her, other than as proxy holder, would be disregarded because of that interest.

Items of Business

PLEASE NOTE: If you mark the Abstain box for an item, you are directing your proxy not to vote on your
behalf on a show of hands or a poll and your votes will not be counted in computing the required majority.

Resolution 2

Re-election of Mr Ian Burston as a Director

Resolution 3

Issue of options to Mr B W Ridgeway

Resolution 4

Ratification of issue of 723,679 Shares

Resolution 5

Ratification of issue of 168,530 Shares

Resolution 6

Ratification of issue of Shares - Staff Options

Resolution 7

Approval of Remuneration Report

The Chairman of the Meeting intends to vote undirected proxies in favour of each item of business.

Signature of Securityholder(s) This section must be completed.

Individual or Securityholder 1

Securityholder 2

Securityholder 3

Sole Director and Sole Company Secretary

Director

Director/Company Secretary

Contact
Name

I M D

Contact
Daytime
Telephone

Date

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