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Providing Drilling Fluids and Leading Down Hole Instrumentation to the World.

Annual Report

 
 
 
Contents

Imdex Group at a Glance 

FY09 Snapshot 

2009 Comparative Financial Performance 

Imdex’s Board of Directors 

Chairman’s Report 

Managing Director’s Report 

2

5

6

8

11

12

Oil & Gas Market 

R&D and Operational Efficiencies  

Global Business 

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment 

Managing Risk 

FY09 Financial Report 

17

18

20

22

23

25

Oil & Gas Market17

R&D & Operational Efficiencies 18

Global Business20

Imdex achieved solid financial results and 
maintained its strategy of expanding its 
rental business model; continuing to build 
relationships with global customers; targeted 
research and development; and
increasing market share within the oil  
and gas sector.

Mr. Bernie Ridgeway
Managing Director

Imdex 2009 Annual Report | 1

Imdex Group at a glance

Key Data as at 30 June 2009

Market Capitalisation

Shares on Issue

Shareholders

$125,006,671

193,808,793

4,358

Employees

278

Imdex is a Western Australian based S&P/ASX 300 listed company which principally 
provides drilling fluids and leading down hole instrumentation to the mining, oil and 
gas, water well, and civil engineering industries worldwide.  

The Company has established operations in all of the key mineral exploration and 
mining regions of the world, including Asia Pacific, the Americas and Africa, and has 
revenue generating activities in others.

Imdex has streamlined its business into two clearly defined and distinct operational 
divisions, the Drilling Fluids and Chemicals (DFC) Division, and the Down Hole 
Instrumentation (DHI) Division.

Group Structure

IMDEX LIMITED

DIVISIONS

TRADING COMPANIES

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

DRILLING FLUIDS &
CHEMICALS DIVISION

SAMCHEM

AUSTRALIAN
MUD
COMPANY

POLY-DRILL

SUAY
ENERGY

SOUTHERN-
LAND

FLEXIT
(OIL & GAS)

REFLEX
(MINERALS)

IMDEX TECH 
GERMANY

IMDEX TECH
UK

IMDEX TECH
SWEDEN 

IMDEX TECH
AUSTRALIA

AMC Drilling Fluids

Reflex Survey Instrumentation

2 | Imdex 2009 Annual Report

Drilling Fluids & Chemicals (DFC) Division
The DFC Division provides a complete drilling fluids solution by providing an extensive range of drilling fluids and treating chemicals, 
fluid transfer and containment equipment and environmental site remediation products.

The drilling process generates 
chips of rock known as cuttings.

Fluid is pumped down the drill 
pipe lubricating the drill bit and 
returning cuttings to the surface.

Fluids stabilise and keep the
bore hole open.

Continuous circulation of drilling fluids.

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 the borehole which  
brings the cuttings to the surface.  Traditionally the fluid then circulates  
through a shale shaker or mud tanks to remove the cuttings from the 
fluid for reuse.

Down Hole Instrumentation (DHI) Division
The DHI Division designs, manufactures and provides advanced down hole survey, core orientation, and directional steering 
instrumentation for the mineral exploration / mining and oil and gas markets.

A 2 degree deviation at the surface can lead to a 35 metre 
lateral displacement at a hole depth of 1000 metres.

Core orientation allows geoscientists 
to determine structural geology.

Drilling multiple wells from a single platform.

What are Down Hole Instruments?

Survey Instruments
Down hole survey instruments give geologists, engineers and drillers 
comprehensive information about a borehole including azimuth 
(compass direction) and dip. This allows them to determine the exact 
location and trajectory of the borehole, even when it is thousands of 
metres below the surface.

Borehole deviations, where the actual path is different from the planned 
path, are common. Variable geology, drilling parameters (including 
excessive or irregular thrust) and hole design, are just some of the 
reasons a borehole 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 borehole 
throughout the drilling process, deviations can be corrected and the 
likelihood of intercepting planned targets or avoiding known obstacles 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. This 
allows geoscientists to accurately assess the sample to determine the 

structural geology, which often controls a mineralised ore system. By 
understanding the structural geology, time and money are not wasted 
drilling in the wrong location or direction. Core orientation is also 
particularly important during mine planning and development to avoid 
potential problem areas such as faults or slip zones.

Gyroscopes & Directional Steering
Drilling is becoming increasingly complex and challenging due to 
diminishing accessible reserves, high exploration costs and environmental 
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 costs millions 
of dollars to remediate. 

Imdex has specifically designed a range of advanced navigational 
instruments for challenging multiple well environments in areas of  
high magnetic interference.  This allows directional drillers to accurately 
monitor the path of their wells, to determine actual position  
versus planned.

Imdex 2009 Annual Report | 3

FY09 Rewarding 
Yet Challenging

4 | Imdex 2009 Annual Report

Reflex technician demonstrating the Reflex Maxibor II survey instrument

FY09 Snapshot

Operational Highlights

•		1	September	2008,	acquisition	of	Wildcat	Chemicals	Australia	Pty	Ltd.

•		Successful	launch	of	new	survey	instrumentation	to	the	mineral	

•		Commissioning	of	a	partially	hydrolysed	polyacrylamide	(PHPA)	

exploration / mining market.

manufacturing plant in Johannesburg, South Africa.

•		Restructuring	the	research	and	development	centres	as	centres	of	

•		Commissioning	of	a	drilling	fluids	manufacturing	plant	in	Santiago,	

excellence under the banner of Imdex Technology.

Chile.

•		Relocation	of	Reflex’s	manufacturing	facility	at	Imdex	Technology	UK	

•		Commercialisation	of	Imdex’s	unique	surface	solids	control	unit	

to Imdex Technology Australia.

(SSCU) for the global diamond drilling industry.

•		Drilling	Fluids	&	Chemicals	Division	increased	revenue	by	7%	to	$91.7	

•		Establishment	of	a	new	drilling	fluids	research	laboratory	at	Osborne	

million	(FY08	-	$85.7	million).

Park, Western Australia.

•		Continued	support	of	Imdex’s	global	alliances	with	Boart	Longyear,	

Major	Drilling,	Layne	Christensen	and	Sandvik.

•		Commercialisation	of	Flexit’s	suite	of	down	hole	instrumentation	for	

the oil and gas market.

•			Repositioning	of	the	Down	Hole	Instrumentation	Division’s	trading	

brands, Flexit and Reflex, to target and market directly to the global  
oil and gas and mineral exploration / mining industries.

Market Review

•			Continued	upward	trend	in	revenue	from	the	oil	&	gas	sector	which	
contributed	19%	of	Group	revenue	in	FY09,	(FY08	–	9%)	and	is	
expected	to	exceed	25%	in	FY10.

•		Final	instalment	in	relation	to	the	August	2006	acquisition	of	Chardec	
was made. Importantly, there are now no outstanding vendor liabilities 
owed by Imdex for the nine acquisitions made over the last four years.

•		Severe	downturn	in	mineral	exploration	expenditure	globally,	

•		Increased	activity	within	the	coal	bed	methane	sector.	

particularly from November 2008. 

•		Significant	fall	in	commodity	prices.	

•		Rig	utilisation	rate	within	the	mineral	industry	fell	below	50%	in	the	

2H09. The oil and gas sector was affected to a lesser extent. 

•		Signs	of	market	recovery	became	evident	in	4Q09.	Recovery	was	

region specific with the greatest increase seen in Australia. 

Operational Challenges

•	Additional	refinement	and	capability	to	instrumentation	for	the	oil	and	gas	industry	delayed	commercialisation.	

•	Reducing	costs	at	the	same	speed	at	which	revenue	reduced,	particularly	in	2H09.	

•	Rationalising	the	global	workforce.

•	Continuing	research	and	development	spend	in	the	face	of	declining	revenue	and	margins.

•	Declining	rental	tool	fleet	and	significant	Down	Hole	Instrumentation	sales	reduction.

Financial Performance

•		Revenue	from	continuing	operations	(excluding	interest	revenue)	of	

•		Strong	balance	sheet	with	conservative	gearing	levels	and	net	debt	/	

$137.0	million.

capital	of	16%.

•		EBITA	from	continuing	operations	(excluding	non-operational	items)	
of	$24.5	million,	including	one	off	costs	relating	to	the	restructure	
and	relocation	of	down	hole	tool	manufacturing	($0.8	million)	and	
rationalisation	of	global	workforce	($0.8	million).

•		Net	profit	after	tax	from	continuing	operations	(excluding	non-

operational	items)	of	$11.3	million.

•	Bank	facilities	extended	to	2014	with	no	rollover	events	until	then.
•		Interim	dividend	of	1	cent	per	share	with	no	final	dividend,	 

reflecting prevailing economic conditions and prudent approach  
to capital management.

•	Net	assets	of	$116.2	million.
•		Flexit	agreement	renegotiated	where	$10	million	liability	has	been	

•		Strong	cash	generation	with	cash	flow	from	operations	of	 

satisfied	by	the	issue	of	10	million	Imdex	Limited	shares.

$16.2	million.

•		Continued	investment	in	technology,	R&D	and	new	product	

development	to	underpin	future	growth	–	capex	spend	for	FY09	of	
$7.7	million.

Imdex 2009 Annual Report | 5

FY09 Rewarding 

Yet Challenging

2009 Comparative 
Financial Performance

 Consolidated    

 2007
$’000   

 2008    
$’000   

 2009    
$’000   

08-09 Var
%

Revenue from continuing operations (excluding interest income)

 103,849 

 142,009 

 136,968 

Operating Profit before Interest, Tax, Depreciation & Amortisation

 25,467 

Depreciation

 (3,207)

 42,068 

 (3,266)

 27,817 

 (3,318)

Earnings before Interest, Tax & Amortisation (EBITA)

 22,260 

 38,802 

 24,499 

EBITA margin

Amortisation

Earnings before Interest & Tax (EBIT)

Net interest expense

Net profit before tax

Income tax expense

21%

27%

18%

 (3,430)

 (6,055)

 (6,535)

 18,830 

 (1,836)

 16,994 

 (5,829)

 32,747 

 (862)

 31,885 

 (10,804)

 17,964 

 (826)

 17,138 

 (5,811)

Net Profit after Tax (before non-operational items)

 11,165 

 21,081 

 11,327 

Net trading result of Surtron* after tax

 1,568 

 1,001 

  - 

Non-operational items

Forex gain on loan to SGE

  RTE / Imdex Joint Venture recovery

  Profit on sale of Surtron* business

  Tax effect of non-operational items

Net Profit for the Year after Tax

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations (cents)

Net Cash provided by Operating Activities

Cash on hand

Net Assets

Total Borrowings

Net Tangible Assets per Share

*	Imdex	disposed	of	non	core	Surtron	business	effective	31	October	2007.

  - 

 1,121 

  - 

 (336)

 13,518 

 7.72 ¢ 

 16,259 

 15,271 

 76,614 

 40,437 

 7.69 ¢ 

  - 

  - 

 12,139 

 (2,219)

 32,002 

 11.22 ¢ 

 10,257 

 13,276 

 1,057 

  - 

  - 

 (317)

 12,067 

 6.37 ¢ 

 16,175 

 11,975 

 105,643 

 116,198 

 35,552 

 14.02 ¢ 

 34,039 

 19.10 ¢ 

(4%)

(34%)

2%

(37%)

(33%)

8%

(45%)

(4%)

(46%)

(46%)

(46%)

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

  - 

(62%)

(43%)

58%

(10%)

10%

(4%)

36%

6	|	Imdex	2009	Annual	Report

 
Imdex continued to strengthen its already strong balance sheet and the 
Company’s	cash	flow	from	operations	increased	58%	to	$16.2	million.	Net	
debt	to	total	capital	was	16%	with	interest	cover	to	EBITA	of	30	times.

Earnings and Dividends per Share (cents)

3.66

1	/	1	/	6.07

1	/	1.5	/	7.72

1	/		6.37

1.75	/	2.25	/	11.22

Earnings per share

Interim Dividend

Final Dividend

FY09 saw a drop in earnings due to the global financial crisis. 
Dividend payout levels were impacted similarly.

Normalised	Revenue	by	Division	($m)

23.2	/	7.2		total 30.4

41.7	/	11.2		total 52.9

DFC Division

DHI Division

62.4	/	41.4		total 103.8

85.7	/	56.3		total 142.0

91.7	/	45.3		total 137.0

Revenue remained strong despite global financial crisis in FY09.

Normalised	EBITA	($m)

5.2

7.4

22.3

24.5

38.8

EBITA	remained	above	FY07	levels,	despite	the	difficult	trading	conditions	in	FY09.

Net	Assets	($m)

19.0

32.6

76.6

105.6

116.2

Net assets continued to grow as Imdex expanded its business globally.

FY05

FY06

FY07

FY08

FY09

FY05

FY06

FY07

FY08

FY09

FY05

FY06

FY07

FY08

FY09

FY05

FY06

FY07

FY08

FY09

Imdex	2009	Annual	Report	|	7

Imdex's Board of Directors

Mr. Ross Kelly BE (HONS) FAICD  
Non	Executive	Director.	Age:	71	years

Mr. Ian Burston AM
Non	Executive	Chairman.	Age:	75	years

•		Appointed	to	the	Board	14	January	2004.
•		Qualifications	–	Bachelor	of	Electrical	Engineering	with	Honours,	Fellow	

Australian Institute of Company Directors.

•		Previously	Chairman	and	Non	Executive	Director	of	Clough	Limited,	

Sumich	Group	Limited,	Orbital	Corporation	Limited,	Beltreco	Limited,	
Fraser	Range	Granite	NL	and	Director	of	Aurora	Gold	Limited,	PA	
Consulting	Services	Ltd	and	the	Fremantle	Football	Club	Ltd.

•	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	

•		Advisor	to	the	Western	Australian	Government	on	water	policy	and	 

Engineering (Mechanical).

water reform.

•		Consultant	to	a	number	of	major	Australian	companies	within	the	mining,	
offshore gas, oil refining, steel, construction and heavy process industries.
•		Councillor	of	the	Australian	Institute	of	Company	Directors	and	Member	 

of the Advisory Board of the Curtin University Graduate School of Business.

•		Fellow	of	the	Institution	of	Engineers	Australia,	

Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, and the 
Australian Institute of Company Directors.

The	Board’s	goal	of	delivering	a	sustainable	and	
increasing dividend stream, reflecting the earnings 
profile and capital requirements of the Company 
remains a high priority.

I F Burston
Chairman

Mr. Bernard Ridgeway B.Bus 
(ACCTG) ACA
Managing Director. Age: 55 years

•	Appointed	to	the	Board	23	May	2000.
•		Over	25	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.

•		Director	of	Sino	Gas	and	Energy	Holdings	

Limited.

Mr. Magnus Lemmel B.A. 
Non	Executive	Director.		Age	69	years
•		Appointed	to	the	Board	19	October	2006.

•		Management	Consultant	based	in	Brussels,	

Belgium.

•		Involved	in	small	business	development	in	
Sweden and Chairman of the Technical 
Advisory Committee for Reflex and 
Imdex	Technology	(UK)	Limited	(formerly	
Chardec). Chairman of Fiberform Vindic 
Holding AB, Imdex's largest shareholder, 
and member of the board of Norfram S.A., 
Luxemburg.

•		Previously	Senior	Vice	President	of	Ericsson	

Telecommunications, Chief Executive Officer 
of the Federation of Swedish Industries and 
Director General for Enterprise Policy of the 
European Commission. 

Mr. Kevin Dundo B.Com, LLB
Non	Executive	Director.	Age:	56	years

•		Appointed	to	the	Board	14	January	2004.
•		Practising	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	ComputerCORP	Limited.
•		Previously	a	director	of	St	Barbara	Mines	

Limited,	Intrepid	Mines	Limited	(ASX;	TSX)	
and Defiance Mining Corporation (TSX).

•		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.

Proven Strategy

10 | Imdex 2008 Annual Report

Reflex EZ-Trac survey instrument

Chairman's Report

I am pleased to report that despite the challenging market conditions, 
brought about by the global financial crisis and sudden downturn in 
mineral	exploration	expenditure,	Imdex’s	2009	full	year	(FY09)	financial	
results	have	demonstrated	the	Company’s	strength,	its	strategy,	and	
the	dedication	of	Imdex’s	employees.	

crisis. Significant opportunities still exist for 
Imdex to enter new geographical markets 
and expand its presence in current markets, 
and the Company will continue to pursue 
these opportunities through its international 
operations and global alliances in FY10. 
Expansion of our operations in the global 
oil	and	gas	market	is	a	key	part	of	Imdex’s	
strategy. This sector is significantly less cyclical 
in nature than the mineral exploration market, 
which makes it attractive for sustainable 
growth.  During FY09 significant achievements 
were made which align with this strategy.  
The Company acquired Brisbane based 
Wildcat	Chemicals	Australia	Pty	Ltd	(Wildcat)	
which has been successfully integrated into 
the Group. This acquisition has provided 
expansion opportunities, additional expertise 
and products for the oil and gas market. In 
addition,	Imdex’s	Down	Hole	Instrumentation	
Division refined and commercialised its suite 
of survey instrumentation for the oil and 
gas industry. These unique and advanced 
instruments are based on intellectual property 
owned by Imdex and are expected to facilitate 
significant expansion in this sector during FY10. 
Imdex’s	commitment	to	product	leadership	
through research and development allowed 
the Company to emerge from FY09 in a 
strong position to take advantage of future 
product development opportunities. During 
FY10, both the Drilling Fluids and Chemicals 
Division and Down Hole Instrumentation 
Division	will	continue	to	enhance	Imdex’s	
competitive advantage by refining its product 
range for its global customers. 
Adopting a rental model in preference to 
a	sales	model	within	Imdex’s	Down	Hole	
Instrumentation Division proved to be a good 
decision. Core rental activity continued to 
generate revenue and cash flows for Imdex 
when sales significantly decreased due to 
customer cost control measures. During FY10 
the Company will increase the proportion 
of rental based revenue from both Divisions, 
with a view to generating greater and more 
sustainable returns for shareholders in the 
medium to long term.

Dividends
Due to the combined  impact of the global 
financial crisis on profitability in the second half 
of	FY09,	Imdex’s	focus	on	ongoing	research	
and development, and its commitment to 
capital expenditure for future growth, the 
Directors considered it prudent not to pay 

a final dividend for FY09, maintaining the full 
year	dividend	at	1	cent	per	share.	The	Board’s	
commitment to delivering a sustainable and 
increasing dividend stream, which reflects the 
earnings profile and capital requirements of the 
Company, notwithstanding, remains unchanged. 

FY10 and Beyond
Signs of recovery were evident towards the 
end of FY09 and the outlook for FY10 remains 
positive. Recovery is likely to be boosted 
by the fundamental long term supply versus 
demand imbalances and the demand of 
emerging economies for energy and resources 
which drives exploration spending. A gradual 
recovery in the mineral exploration industry 
and expansion within the oil and gas market is 
expected during FY10.
On behalf of my fellow Board members,  
I	would	like	to	acknowledge	and	thank	Imdex’s	
valued shareholders for their ongoing support 
throughout the volatile 2009 financial year.  
I also extend my gratitude and appreciation to 
Imdex’s	Managing	Director,	Bernie	Ridgeway,	
and	Imdex’s	General	Manager,	Gary	Weston,	
the	management	team,	and	all	of	Imdex’s	
employees and contractors for their support 
throughout a challenging yet successful year.
As announced in September, I have made 
the	decision	to	retire	as	Imdex’s	Chairman	
following the Annual General Meeting on 15 
October	2009	and	hand	over	to	Mr	Ross	Kelly	
who has been a member of the Board since 
2004.   Since my appointment in November 
2000, I have seen Imdex evolve into a truly 
global company with world class expertise, 
research and development capabilities, 
together with advanced products for both the 
mineral exploration and oil and gas industries.  
I am extremely proud of these achievements 
and	have	every	confidence	in	the	Company’s	
Board,	management	team	and	Imdex’s	ability	
to grow and prosper for its shareholders.     
With my retirement, it presents a timely 
opportunity to increase the oil and gas 
expertise on the Board which fits neatly with 
Imdex expanding its business within that 
sector. We expect to make an appointment in 
this regard shortly.

I F Burston 
Chairman 

Imdex 2009 Annual Report | 11

Mr. Ian Burston

Imdex’s	FY09	full	
year financial results 
demonstrate the 
strength of the 
Company and its 
strategy.

Financial Performance 
Total	revenue	for	FY09	was	$137.0	million	
which	represents	a	4%	decrease	in	comparison	
to FY08.  It is pleasing to note, however, that 
revenue	generated	from	Imdex’s	Drilling	Fluids	
and	Chemicals	Division	increased	7%,	and	
revenue generated from the oil and gas sector 
increased	from	9%	to	19%	of	Group	revenue.
EBITA from continuing operations was down 
37%	to	$24.5	million,	with	net	profit	after	tax	
before	non	operational	items	down	46%	to	
$11.3	million.	Costs	were	not	able	to	be	cut	
at the same rate as revenue, principally due to 
the speed and severity of the downturn within 
the mineral exploration sector. 
Imdex continued to strengthen its already 
strong	balance	sheet	and	the	Company’s	 
cash	flow	from	operations	increased	58%	to	 
$16.2	million.	Net	debt	to	total	capital	was	
16%	with	interest	cover	to	EBITA	of	30	times.
It should also be highlighted that in the past 
four years, Imdex has successfully integrated 
nine strategic acquisitions into the Group,  
and on 31 July 2009, the final instalment of 
£1.1 million relating to the acquisition of Imdex 
Technology	UK	(formerly	Chardec)	was	paid.	
This	payment	discharged	the	Company’s	final	
liability relating to these nine acquisitions.

Robust Strategy 
The Board remains confident that the strategy 
developed	and	set	down	in	FY07	is	robust,	
and the Directors remain committed to 
increasing shareholder value by growing its 
global business, expanding into new markets, 
particularly the oil and gas market, maintaining 
product leadership, increasing rental based 
revenue, and achieving operational efficiencies. 
I am proud to report that Imdex has successfully 
established itself as a global business.  Such a 
global presence, with broad and diversified 
market	exposure,	contributed	to	Imdex’s	ability	
to deal with the impact of the global financial 

Managing Director's Report

The 2009 financial year was a rewarding yet challenging one, with unprecedented market 
volatility for the Imdex Group.  Despite being significantly ahead of budget and yielding 
record revenues and profitability prior to October 2008, the global economic crisis and 
subsequent downturn in exploration activity, disrupted the upward trend of revenue and 
EBITA which the Company has achieved over the last 5 years.

N

otwithstanding these 
challenging conditions, I am 
pleased to report that Imdex 
achieved solid financial results 
and maintained its strategy of 

expanding its rental business model; continuing 
to build relationships with global customers; 
targeted research and development; and 
increasing market share within the oil and  
gas sector.

Revenue* ($m)

32.8 

39.0

43.2

37.1

26.2

30.5

Q308

Q408

Q109

Q209

Q309

Q409

Mr. Bernie Ridgeway

Maintenance of this 
strategy, together with 
a sound balance sheet, 
conservative gearing levels 
and a strong management 
team, has seen Imdex 
emerge from FY09 with  
a resilient business model, 
better technology 
and in a stronger 
position to realise 
opportunities in 
FY10 and beyond.

Maintenance of this strategy, together with 
a sound balance sheet, conservative gearing 
levels and a strong management team, has 
seen Imdex emerge from FY09 with a resilient 
business model, better technology and in a 
stronger position to realise opportunities in 
FY10 and beyond.

FY09 Group Financial Performance 
The principal financial results for the FY09 full 
year are as follows:

•		Revenue	from	continuing	operations	

(excluding	interest	revenue)	of	$137.0	million	
(FY08	–	$142.0	million);	

•		EBITA	from	continuing	operations	(excluding	

non-operational	items)	of	$24.5	million	
(FY08	–	$38.8	million),	including	one	off	 
costs relating to the restructure and 
relocation of down hole tool manufacturing 
($0.8	million)	and	rationalisation	of	our	global	
workforce	($0.8	million);

•		Net	profit	after	tax	from	continuing	

operations (excluding non-operational items 
of	$11.3	million)	(FY08	–	$21.1	million);	

•		Strong	cash	generation	with	cash	flow	 

from	operations	of	$16.2	million	(FY08	–	
$10.3	million);

•		Conservative	gearing	levels	(net	debt	/	

capital)	at	16.0%	and	bank	facilities	extended	
until 2014; and

•		Net	assets	of	$116.2	million	(30	June	2008	–	

$105.6	million).

It is important to note that signs of market 
recovery were evident late in the second half 
of	FY09.		During	4Q09	the	Imdex	Group	
achieved revenue from continuing operations 
of	$30.5	million	compared	to	$26.2	million	
in	3Q09	and	I	remain	optimistic	about	
opportunities for the Group in FY10.

*excludes other income & discountinued operations 

FY09 Divisional Performance 
Drilling Fluids & Chemicals (DFC) Division

The	DFC	Division	contributed	67%	of	
Imdex’s	full	year	revenue	and,	despite	market	
conditions,	achieved	a	7%	increase	to	$91.7	
million. The marginal increase on the previous 
financial year continued the year on year 
growth	trend	and	validates	Imdex’s	strategy	in	
both mining and oil and gas.

Revenue was boosted by the continued 
support	of	global	alliances	with	Boart	Longyear,	
Major	Drilling,	Layne	Christensen	and	Sandvik,	
and the acquisition of Wildcat Chemicals 
Australia	Pty	Ltd	(Wildcat)	based	in	Brisbane.		
Operational	EBITA	decreased	26%	to	 
$10.3	million	(FY08	–	$14.0	million).	

Highlights for the DFC Division during FY09 
included:

•		Acquisition	of	Brisbane	based	Wildcat	for	
$1.9	million,	effective	1	September	2008.	
Wildcat specialises in the manufacture  
and production of completion chemicals 
for the oil and gas industry. The acquisition 
provides Imdex with additional expansion 
opportunities, East Coast manufacturing 
capabilities, expertise and products for  
this sector;

•		Commissioning	of	a	partially	hydrolysed	

polyacrylamide (PHPA) manufacturing plant 
in Johannesburg, South Africa. This plant 
allows greater control over the manufacturing 
process and provides cost benefits and 
shorter lead times to the local African market;

•			Commissioning	of	a	drilling	fluids	

manufacturing plant in Santiago, Chile. The 
plant is facilitating further expansion into the 
Latin	American	market;

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AMC Drilling Fluids

Signs of 
Recovery 
in 4Q09

AMC Drilling Fluids

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Positive 
Outlook  
for FY10

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Offshore oil rig

Managing Director's Report continued

associated with the restructure of research and 
development centres and the relocation of 
manufacturing facilities also had an impact. 

Australia.  By relocating during a period of 
minimal activity, Imdex was able to achieve 
this objective efficiently with little disruption.

Divisional highlights for the DHI Division 
during FY09 included:

•		Commercialisation	of	Flexit’s	suite	of	down	
hole instrumentation for the oil and gas 
market.  These products were launched 
in May at the 2009 Offshore Technology 
Conference (OTC) in Houston and are 
expected to yield positive returns in FY10 
and beyond;

•		Repositioning	of	the	DHI	Division’s	trading	
brands, Flexit and Reflex, to target and 
market directly to the global oil and gas and 
mineral exploration / mining industries;

•		The	successful	launch	of	new	survey	

instrumentation to the mineral exploration  
/ mining market. Ongoing product 
development ensures Reflex maintains its 
position at the forefront of its markets as 
a supplier of advanced instrumentation 
technologies;

•		Restructuring	the	research	and	development	
centres as centres of excellence under the 
banner of Imdex Technology;

•		Relocation	of	Reflex’s	manufacturing	facility	at	
Imdex	Technology	UK	to	Imdex	Technology	
Australia; and

•		Variation	of	the	Flexit	purchase	agreement	
whereby	the	$10	million	consideration	due	
on 1 May 2009 was satisfied by the issue of 
10	million	Imdex	shares	at	$1.00	per	share	at	
that date.

Response To The Downturn 
In the second half of FY09, Imdex 
implemented the following initiatives to 
protect shareholder wealth and the long term 
strength of the Company:

•		Existing	bank	facilities	were	extended	to	

2014 which allowed comfortable headroom 
in all banking covenants;

•		Human	resource	requirements	were	

reviewed	which	resulted	in	a	13%	reduction.			
Redundancies were primarily in the United 
Kingdom,	Sweden	and	South	Africa	and	will	not	
jeopardise the scale of operations or long term 
growth strategies.  One off redundancy costs 
incurred	in	FY09	were	$0.8	million	and	are	
expected	to	yield	full	year	savings	of	$3	million;

•			A	comprehensive	review	of	costs	and	

working capital requirements.  A number 
of actions were taken to reduce costs and 
improve cash flow, including a twelve month 
deferral of the December 2008 salary 
reviews; and 

•		Acceleration	of	the	planned	relocation	of	
the	Down	Hole	Instrumentation	Division’s	
manufacturing	from	the	United	Kingdom	to	

Postive Outlook For FY10
Signs of market recovery were evident in the 
fourth quarter of FY09, including improved 
debt and equity markets, higher commodity 
prices and positive sentiments from customers, 
and I remain optimistic about the opportunities 
for Imdex in FY10 and beyond.  

Imdex’s	focused	strategy	of	having	two	
distinct operational divisions, drilling fluids and 
down hole instrumentation, supplying two 
end markets, mining and oil and gas, remains 
unchanged for FY10.   More specifically 
the Company will continue to focus on the 
following five areas: 

•	Renting	products	in	preference	to	selling;	

•	Growing	relationships	with	global	customers;	

•		Expanding	Imdex’s	presence	in	the	oil	and	

gas market; 

•		Investing	in	research	and	development	to	
continue technology leadership; and 

•	Enhancing	operational	efficiencies.	

During FY10, Imdex will advance a number 
of initiatives which align with this strategy 
including:

•		Further	development	of	AMC’s	Equipment	

Division; 

•		Expansion	within	the	oil	and	gas	sector	by	

marketing production and treating chemicals 
and advanced down hole instrumentation; 
and 

•		Utilising	the	Company’s	global	scale	and	
alliances to gain market share in new and 
underpenetrated markets.  

I am confident that these initiatives will yield 
additional revenue in FY10 and beyond.

I am proud to say that Imdex has a very 
strong management team which supports the 
Company’s	strategies	for	growth.		On	behalf	
the Board of Directors, I thank them, and all 
of	Imdex’s	employees,	for	their	dedication	and	
hard work in supporting the Company and its 
customers throughout FY09 and I look forward 
with great optimism to FY10.

Bernie Ridgeway

Managing Director

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Poly-Drill Drilling Fluids

I am confident that  
these initiatives 
will yield additional 
revenue in FY10 
and beyond.

•		Commercialisation	of	Imdex’s	unique	

surface solids control unit (SSCU) for the 
global	diamond	drilling	industry.	SSCU’s	
eliminate the need to dig conventional mud 
pits and limit the environmental impact on 
site. Due to both drilling contractors and 
mining companies becoming increasingly 
environmentally conscious, demand for these 
units is strong; and

•		Establishment	of	a	new	drilling	fluids	research	

laboratory at Osborne Park, Western 
Australia. This laboratory is equipped with 
specialised analytical equipment to test and 
develop fluids used in the oilfield, mining, 
water well and specialised drilling sectors.

Down Hole Instrumentation (DHI) 
Division 
The	DHI	Division	generated	$45.3	million	
(FY08	-	$56.3	million)	in	revenue	which	
represented	33%	of	Imdex’s	full	year	revenue.	
The	20%	decrease	from	FY08	can	be	
attributed to the severe downturn in global 
mineral	exploration.	EBITA	decreased	44%	
to	$15.3	million	(FY08	-	$27.3	million)	and	
earnings were affected by lower demand, 
additional research and development, and 
the commercialisation of instrumentation 
for the oil and gas industries. One off costs 

Market 
Diversification 

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Onshore Oil Rig, North West of Australia

Oil & Gas Market

Expansion	into	the	global	oil	and	gas	market	is	central	to	Imdex’s	strategy	for	future	
sustainable growth.  Such business sector diversification is logical, and is an extension 
of	the	Company’s	existing	business	into	a	field	in	which	it	has	considerable	expertise.

D

uring FY09 Imdex made 
significant achievements which 
align with this strategy, including 
the acquisition of Wildcat 
Chemicals	Australia	Pty	Ltd	and	

the commercialisation of its suite of advanced 
instrumentation.  The Group also increased 
revenue generated from the oil and gas market 
from	9%	to	19%	and	expects	this	percentage	
to	exceed	25%	in	FY10.		Imdex’s	objective	over	
the next two to four years continues to focus 
on	generating	at	least	40%	of	Group	revenue	
from the oil and gas industry.  

The oil and gas market is significantly less 
cyclical in nature than the mineral exploration 
market and a fundamental imbalance remains 
between supply and demand. In early June 
2009, the International Energy Agency stated 
that	64	million	barrels	per	day	of	gross	capacity	
needs to be installed by 2030 to meet demand 
growth and offset decline.   

Budgeted spending on exploration and 
production worldwide for 2009 was recorded 
as	US$375	billion.	This	represents	a	21%	
decrease on 2008 expenditure, however, 
it remains the third highest level of spend 
historically	and	is	close	to	2007	levels.			Global	
offshore drilling expenditure over the next five 
years	is	estimated	to	be	US$367	billion,	or	
approximately	19,570	wells,	which	represents	a	
healthy	increase	of	32%	compared	to	the	2004-
2008 period.  Energy business analysts, Douglas 
Westwood, estimate that by 2013, the global 
drilling market will be worth approximately 
US$89	billion	per	annum,	which	is	more	than	
double that of 2004.

Wildcat Acquisition 
During	FY09	Imdex’s	Drilling	Fluids	and	
Chemicals (DFC) Division established a 
dedicated oil and gas department to focus 
on niche markets in the onshore oil and gas 
and coal bed methane (CBM) industries.  This 
department	forms	part	of	Imdex’s	existing	DFC	
Division, and markets drilling fluids and treating 

chemicals via its operations in Australia, South 
Africa	and	Kazakhstan.			

Imdex’s	acquisition	of	Brisbane	based	Wildcat	
Chemicals	Australia	Pty	Ltd	(Wildcat)	in	
September 2008 complements the DFC Oil 
and Gas Department and plays a significant role 
in the development and manufacture of new 
product lines.  Wildcat manufactures specialty 
oilfield chemicals and has brought significant 
expertise	and	facilities	to	Imdex’s	DFC	Division	
and facilitates further expansion into the oil and 
gas and CBM industries. 

Commercialisation of Advanced 
Down hole Instrumentation
Throughout FY09 Imdex focused on 
commercialising its world class down hole 
instrumentation for the oil and gas industry.   
The Company has developed three advanced 
instruments which were introduced to the oil 
and gas market in May 2009 at the Offshore 
Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston.  
The OTC is considered to be one of the 
most significant events for the development of 
offshore resources for the drilling, exploration, 
production, and environmental protection 
industries.  

Commercialisation of these instruments took 
longer than originally planned, however they 
are expected to generate significant returns 
in FY10 and beyond due to the increasing 
requirement for sophisticated down hole 
technology, particularly in the offshore market.  

Imdex's range of oil and gas instrumentation, 
marketed by Flexit, includes:

•		The	Flexit	Target	INS,	a	north	seeking	high	

speed continuous gyro;

•		The	Flexit	HTGS,	a	high	temperature	 

MEMS gyro; and

•		The	Flexit	HTMS,	a	high	temperature	

multishot.

Flexit Target INS trials North West of Houston

The Group increased 
revenue generated 
from the oil and gas 
market	from	9%	to	
19%	and	expects	
this percentage  
to	exceed	25%	 
in FY10.

Imdex's Strategy for Revenue Growth by Market Sector 

Early Stage Minerals

Past

1%

Late	Stage	Minerals

49%

50%

Oil & Gas

FY09

Medium Term (2-4 years)

20%

19%

61%

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Commitment to R&D  
& Operational Efficiencies 

During FY09 Imdex remained committed to targeted research and 
development and achieving operational efficiencies.

T

he	Company’s	commitment	
to continual improvement 
throughout the downturn, 
allowed it to emerge from FY09 
with enhanced products, more 

efficient facilities and the expertise to take 
advantage of future opportunities and better 
service customers going into FY10. 

Key	achievements	within	Imdex’s	Drilling	
Fluids and Chemicals Division included 
commissioning of new drilling fluid 
manufacturing facilities in South Africa and 
Chile; completion of an advanced research and 
development laboratory in Perth, Australia, and 
the establishment of a supply agreement with 
Bentonite Products. 

Significant	achievements	within	Imdex’s	Down	
Hole Instrumentation Division included the 
repositioning of trading brands Reflex and 
Flexit; further product upgrades, establishment 
of research and development centres of 
excellence; improvements to survey and 
core orientation for the mineral industry and 
the successful relocation of manufacturing 
facilities	from	Imdex	Technology	UK	to	Imdex	
Technology Australia. 

Advanced PHPA Plant, South Africa
In November 2008 construction of a 
partially hydrolysed polyacrylamide (PHPA) 
facility in Johannesburg, South Africa was 
completed. The plant was commissioned for 
the production of PHPA polymer emulsion, 
which is used to stabilise reactive clay and 
shale formations in the drilling environment 
and as an injection fluid for foam drilling. The 
PHPA plant allows greater control over the 
manufacturing process and is yielding a number 
of benefits including:

•		The	ability	to	supply	superior	quality	 

PHPA products;

•		Significant	cost	efficiencies	and	shorter	lead	
times associated with local production; and

•		The	ability	to	produce	a	greater	range	 

of products.

This plant is completely automated and one of 
the most advanced, safest and environmentally 
friendly systems of its kind. The computerised 
system allows a single plant supervisor to 
monitor the entire production process, including 
endothermic and exothermic reactions, 
agitation processes, heating and cooling, and 

PHPA Plant, South Africa

The	Company’s	
commitment to continual 
improvement throughout 
the downturn, allowed 
it to emerge from FY09 
with enhanced products, 
more efficient facilities 
and the expertise to take 
advantage of future 
opportunities and 
better service 
customers going 
into FY10.

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the pump and valve systems. It is supported by 
a	361	amp	generator	to	eliminate	the	risk	of	
power failure and utilises state-of-the-art pumps 
supported by stop-start controls that reduce 
electricity consumption and wear and tear. The 
plant is also designed to eliminate effluent runoff 
into the drainage system. All waste is stored 
in a separate tank where it is collected by an 
environmental disposal company.

Manufacturing Plant Chile

Completion of Manufacturing Plant 
in Chile
In January 2009, the manufacturiang plant 
at	Imdex’s	premises	in	Santiago,	Chile	was	
completed.

The new facility has been designed to blend 
and package both powders and liquids, and 
enhances	Imdex’s	capability	and	capacity	to	
market	drilling	fluids	and	chemicals	within	Latin	
America. This local facility also substantially 
reduces lead times and costs associated with 
freight to this region. Chile is considered to be 
one of the most attractive locations for mining 
and	exploration	investment	in	Latin	America,	
and Imdex is now well placed to offer quality 
products at competitive prices to grow its 
presence in this market.

Reflex EZ Com

Surface Solids Control Unit

DHI Market Focused  
Branding Structure
In	2H09,	Imdex’s	Down	Hole	Instrumentation	
Division aligned the branding structure of 
its trading companies Reflex and Flexit with 
its principal markets, the mining and mineral 
exploration market, and the oil and gas market.

The initiative to segment its target markets 
removed the competition between Reflex 
and	Flexit	and	allows	Imdex’s	Down	Hole	
Instrumentation Division to focus on the 
provision of specialised products and a higher 
level of customer service through dedicated 
brands and trading companies.   

Reflex focuses on the mining and mineral 
exploration market and directly offers its 
range of instruments for mining and mineral 
exploration applications. In addition, it now 
markets and supports the Reflex Gyro 
(GyroSmart) previously offered by Flexit to 
the mining and mineral exploration industry.    
Flexit focuses solely on the energy sector, 
marketing instrumentation specifically designed 
for the oil and gas industry.

Bentonite Supply Agreement 
In	February	2009,	Imdex’s	Drilling	Fluids	and	
Chemicals Division established an agreement 
with	Queensland	based	Bentonite	Products,	
for the exclusive supply of quality bentonite 
which is endorsed by the CSIRO for the 
drilling industry. This agreement provides cost 
and logistical efficiencies for the Division.

Success for Equipment &  
Rental Department 
AMC’s	Equipment	and	Rental	Department	
made significant progress during FY09 including 
successful field trials with BHP Billiton and 
Mosslake, and an official launch of its unique 
surface solids control unit in March 2009.

Both national and international drilling 
contractors and mining companies have shown 
considerable interest in the solids control units 
as the demand for environmental, portable and 
efficient solids control alternatives increases.

During FY10, the Equipment and  
Rental Department will continue to enhance 
its range of equipment for customers and 
increase its market presence in the coal bed 
methane industry.

Reflex

Flexit

Reflex Ez - Shot 
Reflex Ez - Trac 
Reflex Maxibor II 
Reflex Gyro 
Reflex ACT / ACT II  Digital core orientation

Single shot magnetic survey
Multi shot magnetic survey
Optical survey
Gyroscopic survey

Global Mining / 
Mineral  
Exploration  
Market

Target INS  Inertial navigation system
HTMS 
HTGS 

High temperature Multi - Shot
High temperature Gyro - Smart

Global Oil  
& Gas Market

Company is in the process of upgrading the 
facility to accommodate ongoing research and 
development and future growth.

Continual Improvement & Product 
Upgrades
In	March	2009,	Imdex’s	Down	Hole	
Instrumentation Division introduced three new 
product upgrades to the mineral exploration 
and mining industry at the Prospectors and 
Developers	Association	of	Canada’s	(PDAC)	
Convention held in Toronto.   The new survey 
and core orientation instruments included the 
Reflex Gyro; Reflex EZ-Com II, and the Reflex 
ACT II RD. Continual product improvements 
ensure that Imdex remains a leading provider 
of advanced down hole instrumentation.  

Imdex Technology, R&D Centres  
of Excellence 
During	FY09	Imdex’s	Down	Hole	
Instrumentation Division restructured its 
research and development and manufacturing 
resources under the banner of Imdex 
Technology.  Imdex Technology has 
established dedicated centres of excellence 
for the development of MEMS technology, 
mineral and oil and gas exploration technology, 
and conventional gyro technology allowing 
them to produce innovative and leading  
instrumentation.

Advanced Research Laboratory 
Towards the end of FY09, Imdex 
commissioned an advanced drilling fluids 
research laboratory at its premises in Osborne 
Park, Western Australia.

The laboratory is equipped with specialised 
analytical equipment to test and develop  
fluids used in the oilfield, mining, water well 
and specialised drilling sectors, and is central  
to	Imdex’s	Drilling	Fluids	and	Chemicals’	 
Technical Department. 

The establishment of the improved laboratory 
provides enhanced analytical support, research 
and development services, and more efficient 
drilling fluid products and operations for 
Imdex’s	DFC	customers	globally.	

During FY10, the Technical Department  
will work with the National Association  
of Testing Authorities (N.A.T.A) to achieve  
the	ISO	17025	certification	which	is	
internationally recognised. 

Successful Relocation of 
Manufacturing Facility
At the end of March 2009, Imdex closed its 
manufacturing facility at Imdex Technology in 
the	United	Kingdom	and	successfully	relocated	
it to Perth, Western Australia. The planned 
relocation was accelerated to take advantage 
of the downturn to minimise disruption  
to operations.

The integration of this manufacturing unit into 
Imdex’s	existing	facility	in	Perth	will	generate	
cost savings and efficiencies in FY10 and allow 
greater control over the manufacturing process. 
Production commenced in July 2009 and the 

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Global Business

Imdex has established operations in all of the key mineral exploration  
and mining regions of the world, including Asia Pacific, the Americas,  
and Africa, and has revenue generating activities in others.

Calgary - Canada

americas

Timmins - Canada

Santiago - Chile

Imdex's Global Operations

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I am proud to report that Imdex  
has successfully established 
itself as a global business
Mr. I F Burston
Chairman

europe

Aktau	-	Kazakhstan

Vallentuna - Sweden

Riegel - Germany

East	Sussex	-	UK

asia pacific

africa

Johannesburg - SA

Perth - WA

Brisbane	-	QLD

Kalgoorlie	-	WA

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Quality Health, Safety, 
& the Environment

During FY09 Imdex continued to maintain and implement the International Standard for 
Quality	Management	(ISO9001)	in	accordance	with	its	quality	and	continual	improvement	
policy to ensure the key principles of quality and customer satisfaction are upheld.

Key Achievements for FY09
•		Imdex	Technology	(UK)	transferred	its	

certification to Imdex Technology (Australia) 
to align with the relocation of manufacturing 
facilities. 

•		Imdex	Limited,	AMC,	Reflex	Asia	Pacific	and	
Samchem successfully maintained certification 
to ISO9001.

•		ISO9001	implementation	is	scheduled	for	
Imdex	Chile,	which	includes	Imdex	Limited	
Chile, AMC, and Reflex South America, 
during 2H10.

Key Statistics:
SAFEWORK	Loss	Time	Incident	Frequency	
Rate Benchmark (number of lost time injuries/
diseases for each one million hours worked)

•		ISO9001	implementation	commenced	 

•		SAFEWORK	Benchmark	=	8.6	/	LTIFR

•		Imdex	Group	Result	=	1.71

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

•		SAFEWORK	Benchmark	=	2.8	/	LTIR

•	Imdex	Group	Result	=	0.34

for	Wildcat	Chemicals	Australia	Pty	Ltd	and	
Reflex Canada during FY09.  Certification is 
expected to be completed before the first  
half of FY10.

•		New	QA	representatives	were	appointed	for	
Reflex Canada, Imdex Chile and Samchem 
to	assist	the	Group	QA/HSE	Manager	
implement global strategies. 

•		The	Company’s	internal	benchmark	system	
for managing customer satisfaction, HS&E 
and continual improvement within the 
organisation was completely redeveloped in 
FY09.  The new system introduced work-
flow and risk management prioritisation.

Reflex technician demonstrating  
Reflex EZ-Com controller

Imdex outperforms 
the stringent Australian 
National Benchmark 
SAFE	WORK	
AUSTRALIA	
(Mining).

Imdex measures global Injury performance against a stringent Australian National Benchmark 
SAFE	WORK	AUSTRALIA	(Mining).	This	Benchmark	is	reported	on	a	monthly	basis,	using	a	 
2 month rolling snapshot.

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Managing Risk

Imdex believes that the identification and management of risk is central to 
delivering long-term value to shareholders. Each year, the Board reviews 
and considers the risk profile for the whole business.

•		Identification	of	risk	areas	where	additional	

work is required by Internal Audit and/or the 
business itself to reduce the risk exposure to 
the business.  

The	principal	aim	of	the	Group’s	risk	
management governance structure and  
system of internal control is to manage 
business risks, with a view to enhancing 
the	value	of	shareholders’	investments	and	
safeguarding assets.

Management has put in place a number of key 
policies, processes and independent controls 
to provide assurance to the Board and the 
ACC as to the integrity of our reporting and 
effectiveness of our systems of internal control 
and risk management.

Corporate Governance Structure
The Board has delegated the oversight of risk 
management to the Audit and Compliance 
Committee (ACC).  The ACC monitors the 
Group’s	obligations	in	relation	to	financial	
reporting, internal control structure, risk 
management systems and the internal and 
external audit functions.

The ACC is supported by an Internal Audit 
function which regularly conducts reviews and 
location based internal audits.  

Risk Management Framework
Imdex operates a risk management 
framework that provides an over-arching and 
consistent framework for the assessment 
and management of risks. Risks are ranked 
using a common methodology. Where a 
risk is assessed as material, it is reported and 
reviewed by senior management. 

Imdex’s	risk	management	framework	
incorporates the following factors:

•		Consideration	of	other	ASX	listed	risk	

frameworks;

•		Consultation	with	Senior	Management	in	

identifying the business risk areas;

•		Consideration	of	the	Imdex	Quality	
Assurance risk assessment system to 
ensure that the same risk language is used 
across both operational and commercial 
environments within Imdex;

•		A	review	of	all	internal	and	external	audit	
management letters and audit reports;

•		Development	of	a	central	risk	register	to	

record and assess the risk, evaluate existing 
controls and record recommendations to 
reduce risk exposure; and

Reflex Gyro survey instrument

The principal aim of the 
Group’s	risk	management	
governance structure and 
system of internal control 
is to manage business risks, 
with a view to enhancing 
the value of 
shareholders’	
investments and 
safeguarding assets.

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Long Term 
Value to 
Shareholders

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Reflex Maxibor II survey instrument

Financial Report 2009

Directors’ Report 

Auditors’ Independence Declaration 

Independent Audit Report 

Directors’ Declaration 

Corporate Governance Statement 

Income Statement 

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38

40

41

45

Balance Sheet 

Statement of Changes in Equity 

Cash Flow Statement 

Notes to the Financial Report 

46

47

49

50

Additional Stock Exchange Information 

107

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

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 2009.

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

(a)

Directors

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

Name

Role

Age

Particulars

Mr I F Burston

Independent, Non 
Executive 
Chairman

74

Mr B W Ridgeway

Managing Director

55

(cid:131) Mechanical Engineer
(cid:131) Member of the Audit and Compliance & Remuneration Committees
(cid:131) Director since 22 November 2000
(cid:131) 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

(cid:131) Extensive experience leading publicly listed and private companies

(cid:131) Chartered Accountant
(cid:131) Director since 23 May 2000
(cid:131) Over 20 years experience with public and private companies as owner, 

director and manager

(cid:131) Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and 

Australian Institute of Company Directors

Mr R W Kelly

Independent, Non 
Executive Director

71

(cid:131) Engineer
(cid:131) Member of the Audit and Compliance Committee Chairman of the 

Mr K A Dundo

Independent, Non 
Executive Director

Mr M Lemmel

Independent, Non 
Executive Director

Remuneration Committee

(cid:131) Director since 14 January 2004
(cid:131) 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.

(cid:131) Lawyer
(cid:131) Chairman of the Audit and Compliance Committee
(cid:131) Member of the Remuneration Committee
(cid:131) Director since 14 January 2004
(cid:131) Previously Director of Intrepid Mines Ltd, St Barbara Mines Ltd and 

Defiance Mining Corporation

(cid:131) Management Consultant
(cid:131) Director since 19 October 2006
(cid:131) 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 (previous owners of Reflex)

56

70

(b)

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:

Name

Company

Position

Period of Directorship

Mr I F Burston

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

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

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

Mr R W Kelly

Clough Limited

Non Executive Director

1996 – 2008

Mr K A Dundo

Computercorp Limited
Intrepid Mines Ltd 

Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director

2006 – Current 
2002 – 2009

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

(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 Fellow 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, seven Board meetings, three Audit and Compliance Committee meetings and four 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 

7

7

7

7

7

6

7

7

6

5

3

-

3

3

-

2

-

3

3

-

4

-

4

4

-

3

-

4

4

-

(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

-

-

-

-

393,786

1,000,000

3,500,000

2,000,000

380,000

300,000

500,000

299,267

-

-

-

Details of options on issue at the date of this report are disclosed at (g) below. Details of options on issue at the end of the financial year 
are disclosed in note 34. 

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

(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.

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 received a payment during the current or prior years as consideration for agreeing to hold the relevant position.

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 $427,677, including statutory 
superannuation. The Board determines the apportionment of directors’ fees between each Director.

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 28% of his cash compensation package. Should the Company 
perform  above  budget,  additional  amounts  will  become  payable.  This  is  not  the  case  in  the  current  financial  year.  Each  year  the 
Remuneration Committee sets the key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Managing Director to earn this short term incentive bonus. 
These KPIs include financial, strategic and risk based 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 number of options granted 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. No additional benefits 
above those already entitled to will become payable on termination.

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  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. 

Each  year  the  Remuneration  Committee  sets  the  KPIs  for  each  key  management  person.  These  KPIs  include  people,  customer, 
system,  financial,  strategic  and  risk  based  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.

From  time  to  time  options  may  be  issued  to  the  Executives  and  staff  as  an  additional  performance  incentive.  The  portion  of 
remuneration package that comprises options is linked to the Company’s performance. The number of options granted 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 any Executives or staff in the current year.

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. Mr P J Mander’s 
contract provides for a 3 month notice period. No additional benefits above those already entitled to will become payable on termination.

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

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)
(iv)

Mr G E Weston (Group General Manager);
Mr D J Loughlin (General Manager: Down Hole Instrumentation Division);
Mr P J Mander (General Manager: Fluids and Chemicals (Minerals) Division) (appointed 1 September 2008) and
Mr P A Evans (Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer).

Except as noted above Directors and Senior Management held their current position for the hole of the financial year and since the end 
of the financial year.

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 34) 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 2009:

30 June 2009

30 June 2008

30 June 2007

30 June 2006

30 June 2005

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

138,992

18,195

12,067

165

64.5

1.00

-

6.37

6.23

150,493

119,340

31,885

21,081

150

165

1.75

2.25

11.22

10.79

18,115

11,950

61

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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

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

(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.  If  the  contract  is 
terminated without notice, the notice period will become  payable in cash.  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. 

No bonus was earned in the current year as the profitability related hurdles were not met. During the prior year Mr Ridgeway earned a 
cash bonus of $60,000, representing 60% of the possible bonus payable for the year. This bonus was earned on the satisfaction of 
performance criteria linked to Group operational progress and profitability. 

No  options  were  granted  to  Mr  Ridgeway  in  the  current  year  or  in  the  prior  year.  Although  2,000,000  options  were  approved  by  the 
shareholders  at  the  2008  Annual  General  Meeting,  these  were  not  granted  due  to  the  impacts  of  the  global  financial  crisis  with  the 
knowledge that this would be considered in future employee share option allocations.

(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  Limited  from time  to  time. 
Additionally, Mr Weston is party to a deed with Imdex Limited, granting Mr Weston the right of first refusal of Australian Mud Company 
Pty Ltd, a 100% held subsidiary of Imdex Limited, in the event that an offer is received by the directors of Imdex Limited to purchase 
100%  of  the  Imdex  Limited  shares  on  issue.  This  ‘right’  lapses  automatically  should  Mr  Weston  no  longer  be  employed  by  Imdex
Limited.

No bonus was earned in the current year as the profitability related hurdles were not met.  During the prior year Mr Weston earned a 
cash bonus of $60,000. This represents 100% of the possible bonus available for that year and was earned on the satisfaction of 
operational and EBITA related hurdles. 

No options were granted to Mr Weston in the current year. In the prior 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 prior year compensation that consisted of options 
was 4%. 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 year vesting period. Refer note 34 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. 

No bonus was earned in the current year as the profitability related hurdles were not met. Mr Loughlin earned a bonus of $47,250 in the 
prior year. This represents 100% of the possible bonus available for that year and was earned on the satisfaction of operational and 
EBITA related hurdles. 

No options were granted to Mr Loughlin in the current or 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 year vesting period. Refer note 34 for further details.

(iv) Mr P J Mander was appointed to the position of General Manager: Fluids and Chemicals (Minerals) Division on 1 September 2008, 
hence  the  disclosures  in  this  report  only  relate  to  the  period  when  in  office.  Mr  Mander  is  a  party  to  a  service  contract  with  Imdex 
Limited, which sets out a fixed compensation package reviewable annually. The service contract specifies a three 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 Mander and Imdex Limited from time to time. 

No bonus was earned in the current year as the profitability related hurdles were not met.

No options were granted to Mr Mander in the current year. 

(v) 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. 

No bonus was earned in the current year as the profitability related hurdles were not met. During the prior year Mr Evans earned a cash 
bonus of $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. 

No options were granted to Mr Evans in the current year. In the prior 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 prior year compensation that consisted of 
options was 19%. 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 year vesting period. Refer note 34 for further details.

32 | Imdex 2009 Annual Report 

Page 7 of 83

IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

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 J Mander

P A Evans

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Value of options issued to Directors and Senior Managers

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

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Options
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 Options 
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Value at 
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date

Value at 
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date

Value at 
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Value of 
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G E Weston

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The total value of options included in remuneration for the year is calculated in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 2
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in the current period to recognise progressive vesting conditions.

Mr P J Mander was appointed to a key management position on 1 September 2008. Disclosures above relate only to the period 
when in office.

Share options granted to Directors and Senior Managers

No share options were granted to Directors or Senior Managers during or since the end of the financial year. 

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and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

(g)

(i)

Share options

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

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

Managing 
Director Options

Chairman’s
Options

Ordinary

300 cents

28 Mar 2008

27 Mar 2013

(aa)

4,655,000

Ordinary

180 cents

18 Oct 2007

17 Oct 2012

(aa)

500,000

Ordinary

180 cents

12 Jun 2007

11 Jun 2012

(aa)

625,000

Ordinary

100 cents

23 Feb 2007

22 Feb 2012

(aa)

3,242,668

Ordinary

75 cents

23 Feb 2007

22 Feb 2012

(aa)

700,000

Ordinary

35 cents

1 Feb 2006

31 Jan 2011

(aa)

1,716,205

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.

(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

Staff Share 
Options

Ordinary

20 cents

1 Aug 2004

31 Jul 2009

1,106,666

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 and rental of a range of 
drilling fluids and chemicals and down hole instrumentation.

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and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

(i)

Review of Operations

During the current financial year the Imdex Group continued to sell drilling fluids and chemicals as well as rent and sell technologically
advanced  down hole  instrumentation  to  the  mining  and  oil  &  gas  industries.  The  Group  earned  revenue  from  continuing  operations 
including interest of $139.0 million (2008: $143.9 million) and profit after tax of $12.1 million (2008: $32.0 million).

(j)

Dividends

A fully franked interim dividend of 1.00 cent per ordinary share was paid on 24 March 2009 to shareholders registered on 6 March 2009. 
A fully franked final dividend of 2.25 cents per ordinary share was paid on 31 October 2008 to shareholders registered on 17 October 
2008.

In the prior year 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  and  a  fully  franked  final  dividend  of  1.50 cents  per  ordinary  share  was  paid  on  2 November  2007 to  shareholders 
registered on 15 October 2007.

(k)

Changes in State Of Affairs

During the financial year the Group acquired Wildcat Chemicals Australia Pty Ltd, a drilling fluids manufacturing business in Brisbane. 
More details of this acquisition is contained in note 27(a).

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

(l)

Subsequent Events

On 21 July 2009 Imdex Limited announced a conditional proposal to merge with Coretrack Limited (Coretrack). The merger was to be 
effected through a Scheme of Arrangement where Imdex was to issue Coretrack shareholders 0.61 fully paid Imdex ordinary shares for 
every  one Coretrack  fully  paid ordinary  share,  and  0.305  fully  paid  Imdex  ordinary  shares  for  every  one Coretrack  listed  option,  and 
consideration  based  on  similar  terms  for  Coretrack’s  unlisted  options.  Coretrack  share  and  option  holders  were  to  receive  a  total  of 
$28.4 million in the form of 43.39 million Imdex shares issued at 65.5 cents per share. On 31 July 2009 it was announced that, following 
a due diligence process the proposed merger was terminated.

On  31 July  2009 Imdex  Limited  paid  the final  deferred settlement  instalment  of GBP  1,045,000  (A$2.1 million)  due to the  vendors  of 
Imdex  Technology  UK  Limited  (formerly  Chardec  Technology  Limited).  No  further  amounts  remain  outstanding  in  relation  to  this 
acquisition.

(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.

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and its controlled entities

DIRECTORS’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

(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.

(p)

Auditor’s Independence Declaration

The auditor’s independence declaration is included in the Annual Report immediately prior to the Audit 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  unless  otherwise 
indicated.

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 Ian Burston

Chairman

PERTH, Western Australia, 14 August 2009.

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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 26 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) of the Corporations Act 2001.

Dated at Perth, 14 August 2009.

Ian F Burston
Chairman

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

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

ASX Governance Principles and ASX Recommendations
ASX Governance Principles and ASX Recommendations
ASX Governance Principles and ASX Recommendations

The  Australian  Stock  Exchange  Corporate  Governance  Council  sets  out  best  practice  recommendations,  including  corporate 
The  Australian  Stock  Exchange  Corporate  Governance  Council  sets  out  best  practice  recommendations,  including  corporate 
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 
governance practices and suggested disclosures. ASX Listing Rule 4.10.3 requires companies to disclose the extent to which they have 
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. 
complied with the ASX recommendations and to give reasons for not following them. 
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 
Unless  otherwise  indicated  the  best  practice  recommendations  of  the  ASX  Corporate  Governance  Council,  including  corporate 
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 2009. In addition, 
governance practices and suggested disclosures, have been adopted by the Company for the full year ended 30 June 2009. In addition, 
governance practices and suggested disclosures, have been adopted by the Company for the full year ended 30 June 2009. In addition, 
the  Company  has  a  Corporate  Governance  section  on  its  website:  www.imdexlimited.com  (under  the  “Investors”  heading)  which 
the  Company  has  a  Corporate  Governance  section  on  its  website:  www.imdexlimited.com  (under  the  “Investors”  heading)  which 
the  Company  has  a  Corporate  Governance  section  on  its  website:  www.imdexlimited.com  (under  the  “Investors”  heading)  which 
includes the relevant documentation suggested by the ASX Recommendations.
includes the relevant documentation suggested by the ASX Recommendations.
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 2009, and the main corporate 
The extent to which Imdex has complied with the ASX Recommendations during the year ended 30 June 2009, and the main corporate 
The extent to which Imdex has complied with the ASX Recommendations during the year ended 30 June 2009, and the main corporate 
governance practices in place are set out below.
governance practices in place are set out below.
governance practices in place are set out below.

Principle 1: Lay solid foundation for management and oversight
Principle 1: Lay solid foundation for management and oversight
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 Board has implemented a Board Charter that formalises the functions and responsibilities of the Board. The Charter is published on 
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. 
the Company’s website. 
the Company’s website. 

The performance of Senior Executives is measured against prescribed criteria as set by the Remuneration Committee. These criteria 
The performance of Senior Executives is measured against prescribed criteria as set by the Remuneration Committee. These criteria 
The performance of Senior Executives is measured against prescribed criteria as set by the Remuneration Committee. These criteria 
are set annually and individual performance is assessed annually.
are set annually and individual performance is assessed annually.
are set annually and individual performance is assessed annually.

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

(i) Board Structure
(i) Board Structure
(i) Board Structure

The  Board  consists  of  a  Non  Executive  Chairman,  three  Non  Executive  Directors  and  one  Executive  Director.  Of  the  five  Board 
The  Board  consists  of  a  Non  Executive  Chairman,  three  Non  Executive  Directors  and  one  Executive  Director.  Of  the  five  Board 
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.
members, four are considered independent.
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 
In accordance with the Company’s  Constitution the minimum number of Directors  is three. There is no maximum  number, although it 
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.
would be expected that the optimal number of Directors would be five or six.
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 
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 
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 
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 
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.
the Annual Report.
the Annual Report.

(ii) Board Independence
(ii) Board Independence
(ii) Board Independence

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

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

Director
Director
Director

Mr I F Burston, 
Mr I F Burston, 
Mr I F Burston, 
Non Executive Chairman
Non Executive Chairman
Non Executive Chairman

Mr B W Ridgeway, 
Mr B W Ridgeway, 
Mr B W Ridgeway, 
Managing Director
Managing Director
Managing Director

Mr R W Kelly, 
Mr R W Kelly, 
Mr R W Kelly, 
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director

Mr K A Dundo, 
Mr K A Dundo, 
Mr K A Dundo, 
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director

Mr M Lemmel,
Mr M Lemmel,
Mr M Lemmel,
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director

Assessment
Assessment
Assessment

Existence of any matters contained in
Existence of any matters contained in
Existence of any matters contained in
ASX Recommendation 2.1 affecting Independence
ASX Recommendation 2.1 affecting Independence
ASX Recommendation 2.1 affecting Independence

Independent
Independent
Independent

Nil
Nil
Nil

Not Independent
Not Independent
Not Independent

Managing Director
Managing Director
Managing Director

Independent
Independent
Independent

Independent
Independent
Independent

Independent
Independent
Independent

Nil
Nil
Nil

Nil
Nil
Nil

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.

(v) Process for evaluating the performance of the Board, its committees and individual Directors

Board  performance  is  measured  primarily  by  means  of  monitoring  Group  profitability  and  share  price  performance  in  the  market. 
Individual Director performance is also measured by way of monitoring meeting attendance and individual contributions made at these 
meetings.

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: 

(cid:120)
(cid:120)
(cid:120)
(cid:120)
(cid:120)
(cid:120)
(cid:120)

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.

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 2009 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 external auditors, the Managing Director and the Chief Financial Officer are invited to Audit Committee meetings at the discretion of 
the Committee. Details of meetings held by the Audit Committee during the year are 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 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.

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.

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:

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

(cid:120)

the  Annual  Report  is  made  available  to  all  Shareholders.  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;

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 made available to all Shareholders;

regular reports released through the ASX and the media;

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

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

(cid:120)
•

the Board encourages full participation by Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to ensure a high level of accountability 
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 
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.
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 
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: 
on  the  Company’s  website:  www.imdexlimited.com.  Further  information  can  also  be  obtained  by  emailing  the  Company  at: 
imdex@imdexlimited.com.
imdex@imdexlimited.com.

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

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

Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk
Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk

(i) Risk oversight and management policies
(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 
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 
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.
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 
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 
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.
internal control processes on a continuous basis.

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

In  addition  to  receiving  Internal  Audit  Reports,  the  Audit  and  Compliance  Committee  also  receives  regular  reports  from  the  External 
In  addition  to  receiving  Internal  Audit  Reports,  the  Audit  and  Compliance  Committee  also  receives  regular  reports  from  the  External 
Audit function.
Audit function.

(ii) Statement by the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer
(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 
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 
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.
policies adopted by the Board, and that the system is operating efficiently and effectively in all material respects.

Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly
Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly

(i) Company’s remuneration policies
(i) Company’s remuneration policies

Details  on  the  remuneration  of  Directors  and  Executives  as  well  as  the  Company’s  remuneration  policies  are  set  out  in  the 
Details  on  the  remuneration  of  Directors  and  Executives  as  well  as  the  Company’s  remuneration  policies  are  set  out  in  the 
Remuneration Report that is contained in the Directors Report.
Remuneration Report that is contained in the Directors Report.

(ii) Remuneration Committee
(ii) Remuneration Committee

The Remuneration Committee consists of three Non Executive Directors and assists the Board in determining executive remuneration 
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. 
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:
The members of the Committee during the year and at the date of this Statement were:

Mr R W Kelly (Chairman);
Mr R W Kelly (Chairman);
Mr I F Burston; and,
Mr I F Burston; and,
Mr K A Dundo. 
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 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 operates under a written Charter that is published on the Company’s website.
The Remuneration Committee operates under a written Charter that is published on the Company’s website.

(iii) Structure of Non Executive Director’s remuneration
(iii) Structure of 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 
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 
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 
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. From time to time additional benefits may be agreed with Directors with 
the 2006 Annual General Meeting and is currently $500,000. From time to time additional benefits may be agreed with Directors with 
due regard to market conditions. 
due regard to market conditions. 

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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities

INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

Continuing operations
Revenue from sale of goods 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 2009      30 June 2008     30 June 2009     30 June 2008    

Notes

 $’000

 $’000

 $’000    

 $’000

136,968
2,024
138,992

142,009
1,900
143,909

 -
3,822
3,822

 -
3,338
3,338

253

369

16,902

27,474

 -
(7,443)
(187)
 -
(2,170)
(1,351)
9,573

(1,057)
8,516

 -
8,516

8,516
 -
8,516

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

(2,520)
16,325

 -
16,325

16,325
 -
16,325

(61,700)
(28,467)
(3,318)
(6,535)
(2,850)
(18,180)
18,195

(6,128)
12,067

 -
12,067

12,067
 -
12,067

6.37
6.23

6.37
6.23

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

(10,804)
21,081

10,921
32,002

31,966
36
32,002

11.22
10.79

17.04
16.38

4

4

4
4
4
4
4
4

5

29

21
21

21
21

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

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and its controlled entities

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 JUNE 2009

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
Total Non Current Assets
Total Assets

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

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

Equity
Contributed Capital
Foreign Currency Translation Reserve
Employee Equity-Settled Benefits Reserve
Retained Profits
Total Equity

Consolidated

Company

 30 June 2009     30 June 2008     30 June 2009     30 June 2008    

Notes

 $’000

 $’000

 $’000    

 $’000

31
7
8
9
10

11

9
12
13
14

15
16
5
17
18

16
5
17
18

19
20
20

11,975
23,367
26,535
12,340
1,507
75,724
8,130
83,854

 -
10,781
55,268
23,915
89,964
173,818

12,769
13,514
5,268
1,317
2,492
35,360

18,033
3,674
553
 -
22,260
57,620
116,198

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
13,016
8,792
972
2,687
41,989

17,132
5,024
558
2,717
25,431
67,420
105,643

67,136
(4,105)
4,024
49,143
116,198

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

1,455
5,836
 -
12,340
22
19,653
8,130
27,783

74,772
541
 -
 -
75,313
103,096

1,166
10,000
2,249
422
 -
13,837

11,500
732
310
 -
12,542
26,379
76,717

67,136
 -
4,024
5,557
76,717

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

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

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and its controlled entities

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

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

54,282

6,700

(2,137)

751

17,018

76,614

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

1,750

1,387

(113)

877
58,183

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

Balance at 1 July 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
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 Suay
Conversion of capital
Issue of shares as part consideration 
for the acquisition of Imdex 
Technology Sweden AB (formerly 
Flexit AB)
Tax effect of prior period share issue 
costs
Issue of shares under staff option 
plan
Balance at 30 June 2009

20

22
20

19

19

19

19, 20

20

22
20

19
19

19

19

19, 20

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -

 -

 -

(2,726)

(2,726)
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -

 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
2,025

 -

 -

 -

 -

(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

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

278
6,700

 -
(6,700)

1,900

(54)

129
67,136

 -

 -

 -
 -

758

758
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
1,487

 -
 -

 -

 -

 -

758

 -
12,067

12,067
(5,974)
 -

 -
 -

 -

 -

758
12,067

12,067
(5,974)
1,487

278
 -

1,900

(54)

 -
(4,105)

(36)
4,024

 -
49,143

93
116,198

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

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and its controlled entities

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

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 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
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 Suay
Conversion of capital
Issue of shares as part consideration 
for the acquisition of Imdex 
Technology Sweden AB (formerly 
Flexit AB)
Tax effect of prior period share issue 
costs
Issue of shares under staff option 
plan
Balance at 30 June 2009

22
20

19

19

19

19, 20

22
20

19
19

19

19

19, 20

54,282
 -

6,700
 -

 -
 -
 -

1,750

1,387

(113)

877
58,183
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -

 -

 -

 -
6,700
 -

 -
 -
 -

278
6,700

 -
(6,700)

1,900

(54)

129
67,136

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -

 -

 -

 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

751
 -

 -
 -
2,025

 -

 -

 -

(203)
2,573
 -

 -
 -
1,487

 -
 -

 -

 -

(7,376)
16,325

16,325
(5,934)
 -

 -

 -

 -

 -
3,015
8,516

8,516
(5,974)
 -

 -
 -

 -

 -

(36)
4,024

 -
5,557

54,357
16,325

16,325
(5,934)
2,025

1,750

1,387

(113)

674
70,471
8,516

8,516
(5,974)
1,487

278
 -

1,900

(54)

93
76,717

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

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and its controlled entities

CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009

Consolidated

Company

 Year Ended       Year Ended       Year Ended       Year Ended     
 30 June 2009     30 June 2008     30 June 2009     30 June 2008    

Notes

 $’000    

 $’000

 $’000

 $’000

Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Receipts from customers
Payments to suppliers and employees
Intercompany management fees received
Interest and other costs of finance paid
Income tax paid
Net cash provided by / (used in) Operating Activities

Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Interest received
Intercompany dividend received
Payment for property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Payment for development costs capitalised
Payment for shares of Wildcat net of cash acquired
Payment for shares of Imdex Technology UK net of cash 
acquired
Payment for shares of Poly-Drill 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 ITG net of cash acquired
Proceeds on the sale of Surtron net of cash disposed
Net cash provided by / (used in) Investing Activities

Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Advances from / (to) Controlled Entities
Cash received on exercise of options
Dividend paid to equity holders of the parent
Hire purchase debt raised
Hire purchase and lease payments
Payment for interest rate cap
Payment of convertible note interest
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Net cash used in Financing Activities

31(c)

14
27(a)
27(g)

27(c)
27(d), (e)
27(f)
27(b)
29

22

161,981
(132,564)
 -
(1,963)
(11,279)
16,175

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

119
 -
(7,741)
2,113
(3,650)
(1,902)
(3,106)

 -
(500)
 -
 -
 -
(14,667)

 -
93
(5,974)
1,838
(227)
 -
 -
7,000
(6,593)
(3,863)

451
 -
(4,803)
1,138
 -
 -
(5,088)

(899)
(246)
(1,446)
(13,853)
18,000
(6,746)

 -
674
(5,934)
 -
(888)
(239)
(464)
12,000
(9,983)
(4,834)

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

(2,355)

(1,323)

 -
(8,285)
7,481
(1,530)
(1,046)
(3,380)

56
7,500
(236)
71
 -
(1,902)
 -

 -
(500)
 -
 -
 -
4,989

358
93
(5,974)
 -
 -
 -
 -
7,000
(2,500)
(1,023)

586

869

 -

 -
(7,565)
4,665
(1,562)
(8,907)
(13,369)

212
3,378
(42)
 -
 -
 -
 -

(1,571)
(246)
(1,533)
 -
19,873
20,071

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

(93)

962

 -

869

Cash and Cash Equivalents At The Beginning Of The Financial 
Year
Effects of exchange rate changes on the balance of cash and 
cash equivalents held in foreign currencies
Cash and Cash Equivalents At The End Of The Financial 
Year

31(a)

13,276

15,271

1,054

(672)

31(a)

11,975

13,276

1,455

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

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

1

Adoption of New and Revised Accounting Standards

At the date of authorisation of the financial report, a number of Standards and Interpretations were in issue but not yet effective.

Initial application of the following Standards will not affect any of the amounts recognised in the financial report, but will change the 
disclosures presently made in relation to the Group and the Company’s financial report:

Standard

AASB 101 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ (revised 
September 2007), AASB 2007-8 ‘Amendments to Australian 
Accounting Standards arising from AASB 101’, AASB 2007-10 
‘Further Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 
arising from AASB 101’

AASB 8 ‘Operating Segments’, AASB 2007-3 ‘Amendments to 
Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 8’

Effective for annual 
reporting periods 
beginning on or after

Expected to be initially 
applied in the financial year 
ending

1 January 2009

30 June 2010

1 January 2009

30 June 2010

AASB 2009-2 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 
– Improving  Disclosures about Financial Instruments’

1 January 2009 (and that 
ends on or after 30 April 
2009)

30 June 2010

Initial application of the following Standards/Interpretations is not expected to have any material impact on the financial report of the 
Group and the Company:

Standard

Effective for annual 
reporting periods 
beginning on or after

Expected to be initially 
applied in the financial year 
ending

AASB 123 ‘Borrowing Costs’ (revised), AASB 2007-6 
‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from 
AASB 123’

1 January 2009

30 June 2010

AASB 3 ‘Business Combinations’ (revised), AASB 127 
‘Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements’ (revised) and 
AASB 2008-3 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 
arising from AASB 3 and AASB 127’

Business combinations 
occurring after the beginning 
of annual reporting periods 
beginning 1 July 2009

30 June 2010

AASB 2008-1 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standard -
Share-based Payments: Vesting Conditions and Cancellations’

1 January 2009

30 June 2010

AASB 2008-2 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 
– Puttable Financial Instruments and Obligations arising on 
Liquidation’

1 January 2009

30 June 2010

AASB 2008-5 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 
arising from the Annual Improvements Project’

1 January 2009

30 June 2010

AASB 2008-6 ‘Further Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards arising from the Annual Improvements Project’

1 July 2009

30 June 2010

AASB 2008-7 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 
– Cost of an Investment in a Subsidiary, Jointly Controlled Entity 
or Associate

1 January 2009

30 June 2010

AASB 2008-8 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 
– Eligible Hedged Items’

July 2009

30 June 2010

AASB 2009-4 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 
arising from the Annual Improvements Process’

July 2009

30 June 2010

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

1

Adoption of New and Revised Accounting Standards (continued)

Standard

Effective for annual 
reporting periods 
beginning on or after

Expected to be initially 
applied in the financial year 
ending

AASB 2009-5 ‘Further Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards arising from the Annual Improvements Process’

AASB 2009-6 “Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards”

1 January 2010 (Applicable 
to financial years beginning 
on or after 1 January 2010, 
except for the amendments 
made to the guidance to 
AASB 118 ‘Revenue’ that 
have no explicit application 
date and are taken to be 
immediately effective)

1 January 2009 (Applicable 
to financial years beginning 
on or after 1 January 2009 
that end on or after 30 June 
2009)

30 June 2011

30 June 2010

AASB 2009-7 “Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards”

1 July 2009

30 June 2010

AASB 1 ‘First-time Adoption of Australian Accounting Standards’

1 July 2009

30 June 2010

AASB Interpretation 15 ‘Agreements for the Construction of Real 
Estate’

1 January 2009

30 June 2010

AASB Interpretation 16 ‘Hedges of a Net Investment in a 
Foreign Operation’

1 October 2008

30 June 2010

AASB Interpretation 17 ‘Distributions of Non-cash Assets to 
Owners’, AASB 2008-13 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards arising from AASB Interpretation 17 – Distributions of 
Non-cash Assets to Owners’

AASB Interpretation 18 ‘Transfers of Assets from Customers’

July 2009

30 June 2010

1 July 2009 (AASB 
Interpretation 18 applies to 
transfers of assets from 
customers received on or 
after 1 July 2009)

30 June 2010

The initial application of the expected issue of an Australian equivalent accounting Standard/Interpretation to the following 
Standard/interpretation is not expected to have a material impact on the financial report of the Group and the Company:

Standard

Effective for annual reporting periods 
beginning on or after

Expected to be initially 
applied in the financial year 
ending

Nothing issued up to last update of the document

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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 14 August 2009.

(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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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

2

(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 or 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 50%

Equipment rented to third parties: 

10% to 50%

Equipment under finance lease: 

20%

(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.

The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is expensed 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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IMDEX LIMITED
and its controlled entities
and its controlled entities
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs

Foreign currency
Foreign currency

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Business combinations
Business combinations

2
2
(i)
(i)
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 
Acquisitions of subsidiaries and businesses are accounted for using the purchase method. The cost of the business combination is 
instruments  issued  by  the  Group  in  exchange  for  control  of  the  acquiree,  plus  any  costs  directly  attributable  to  the  business 
measured as the  aggregate  of the fair  values  (at the date  of exchange) of  assets  given, liabilities  incurred  or  assumed,  and equity 
combination. The acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that meet the conditions for recognition under AASB 
instruments  issued  by  the  Group  in  exchange  for  control  of  the  acquiree,  plus  any  costs  directly  attributable  to  the  business 
3 ‘Business Combinations’ (2004) are recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date, except for non-current assets (or disposal 
combination. The acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that meet the conditions for recognition under AASB 
groups)  that  are  classified  as  held  for  sale  in  accordance  with  AASB  5  ‘Non-current  Assets  Held  for  Sale  and  Discontinued 
3 ‘Business Combinations’ (2004) are recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date, except for non-current assets (or disposal 
Operations’, which are recognised and measured at fair value less costs to sell. 
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, 
Goodwill arising on acquisition is recognised as an asset and initially measured at cost, being the excess of the cost of the business 
after reassessment, the Group’s interest in the net fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities  and contingent liabilities 
combination over the Group’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised. If, 
exceeds the cost of the business combination, the excess is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
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.
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)
(j)
Borrowing costs are recognised in the profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.  
Borrowing costs are recognised in the profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.  
(k)
(k)
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 
The individual financial statements of each group entity are presented in the currency of the primary economic environment in which 
of each entity are expressed in Australian dollars, which is the functional currency of Imdex Limited, and the presentation currency for 
the entity operates (its functional currency). For the purpose of the consolidated financial statements, the results and financial position 
the consolidated financial statements.
of each entity are expressed in Australian dollars, which is the functional currency of Imdex Limited, 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, 
In  preparing  the  financial  statements  of  the  individual  entities,  transactions  in  currencies  other than  the  entity’s  functional currency 
monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates  prevailing at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary 
(foreign currencies) are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At  each balance sheet date, 
items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the date when the fair 
monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates  prevailing at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary 
value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.
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 
Exchange differences are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise except for exchange differences on monetary 
net investment in a foreign operation, and which are recognised in the foreign currency translation reserve and recognised in profit or 
items receivable from or payable to a foreign operation for which settlement is neither planned or likely to occur, which form part of the 
loss on disposal of the net investment.
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 are translated into Australian dollars at exchange rates 
prevailing on the balance sheet date. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the period, unless 
On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of the Group’s foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars at exchange rates 
exchange rates fluctuated significantly during that period, in which case the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions are used. 
prevailing on the balance sheet date. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the period, unless 
Exchange  differences  arising,  if  any,  are  classified  as  equity  and  transferred  to  the  Group’s  translation  reserve.  Such  exchange 
exchange rates fluctuated significantly during that period, in which case the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions are used. 
differences are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which the foreign operation is disposed.
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 
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 
acquisitions before the date of transition to A-IFRS is treated as an Australian dollar denominated asset.
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)
(l)

Derivative financial instruments
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 the financial instrument note 
The  Group  enters  into  derivative  financial  instruments  to  manage  its  exposure  to  interest  rate  risk.  This  risk  is  primarily  managed 
in the financial statements. 
through the use of an interest rate cap. Further details of derivative financial instruments are disclosed in the financial instrument note 
in 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 
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to 
designated any financial instruments as being hedge accounted.
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)
(i)
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 
Derivatives embedded in other financial instruments or other host contracts are treated as separate derivatives when their risks and 
fair value recognised in profit or loss.
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.

Embedded derivatives
Embedded derivatives

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

(cid:120)
(cid:120)
(cid:120)
(cid:120)

(cid:120)
(cid:120)

Effective interest method
Effective interest method

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Financial assets
Financial assets

2
2
(m)
(m)
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 
Investments  are  recognised  and  derecognised  on  trade  date  where  purchase  or  sale  of  an  investment  is  under  a  contract  whose 
value, net of transaction costs except for those financial assets classified as ‘at fair value through the profit or loss’ which are initially 
terms require delivery of the investment within the timeframe established by the market concerned, and are initially measured at fair 
measured at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition, investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost. 
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 
Other financial assets are classified into the following specified categories: financial assets ‘at fair value through profit or loss’, ‘held-
and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.
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)
(i)
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 
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and of allocating interest income over 
life of the financial asset, or, where appropriate, a shorter period. 
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’.
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)
(ii)
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 
Bills  of  exchange  and  debentures  with  fixed  or  determinable  payments  and fixed  maturity  dates  where  the  Group  has  the  positive 
amortised cost using the effective interest method less impairment, with revenue recognised on an effective yield basis.
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)
(iii)
Financial assets are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss where the financial asset:
Financial assets are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss where the financial asset:

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Held-to-maturity investments
Held-to-maturity investments

Has been acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the near future;
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  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.
Is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument.

Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables

Available-for-sale financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets

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. 
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)
(iv)
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 
Available-for-sale assets are stated at fair value. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are recognised directly in the 
and foreign exchange gains and losses on monetary assets which are recognised directly in profit or loss. Where the investment is 
investments revaluation reserve with the exception of impairment losses, interest calculated using the effective interest rate method 
disposed of or is determined to be impaired, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in the investments revaluation reserve 
and foreign exchange gains and losses on monetary assets which are recognised directly in profit or loss. Where the investment is 
is included in profit or loss for the period.
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 
The fair value of available-for-sale monetary assets held in a foreign currency is determined in that foreign currency and translated at 
cost of the asset is recognised in profit or loss, and other changes are recognised in equity.
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)
(v)
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 
Trade receivables, loans, and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are 
less impairment. Interest is recognised by applying the effective interest rate.
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)
(vi)
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 
Financial assets other than those at fair value through profit or loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each balance sheet 
initial  recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows  of the investment have been impacted. For financial assets 
date. Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the 
carried at amortised cost, the amount of the impairment is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value 
initial  recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows  of the investment have been impacted. For financial assets 
of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate.
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 
The carrying value of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with the exception of trade 
is  written  off  against  the  allowance  account.  Subsequent  recoveries  of  amounts  previously  written  off  are  credited  against  the 
receivables where the carrying value is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When a trade receivable is uncollectible, it 
allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognised in profit or loss.
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 
With the exception of available-for-sale equity instruments, if, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases 
impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss  to the extent the carrying amount of the investment at the date the impairment is 
and the  decrease  can  be  related objectively to  an  event occurring  after  the  impairment  was  recognised,  the  previously  recognised 
reversed does not exceed what the amortised cost would have been had the impairment not been 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.
In respect of available-for-sale instruments, any subsequent increase in fair value after an impairment loss is recognised directly in 
equity.

Impairment of financial assets
Impairment of financial assets

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

2

(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 - Samchem

Intellectual property – other

Technology

Contracts

Customers

Trade Names and Patents

indefinite

10 years

5-7 years

1-5 years (term of contract)

5-6 years

1-6 years

Intellectual  property  of  Samchem  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 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

3

Critical Accounting Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty

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 Holdings 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 $8.1 million at 30 
June 2009 (2008: $4,500,000).

The  fair  value  of  this  unlisted  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.

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. 
A forward looking estimation of this nature is inherently uncertain. 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
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
Foreign exchange gain / (loss)

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

 2009
 $’000

 2008
 $’000

 2009
 $’000

 2008
 $’000

103,055
33,914
118
1,905
138,992

118,109
23,900
451
1,449
143,909

 -

6,584

 -
 -
56
3,766
3,822

 -

 -
 -
211
3,127
3,338

 -

138,992

150,493

3,822

3,338

(91)
2,334
2,243

2,334
 -
2,334

(91)
 -
(91)
2,243

2,024
2,014
4,038

(2,850)
320
(2,530)

91
(407)
(316)

91
 -
91

(407)
 -
(407)
(316)

1,900
(305)
1,595

(2,822)
102
(2,720)

41
2,352
2,393

2,393
 -
2,393

 -
 -
 -
2,393

3,822
1,724
5,546

(2,170)
222
(1,948)

 -
(266)
(266)

 -
 -
 -

(266)
 -
(266)
(266)

3,338
(266)
3,072

(1,575)
 -
(1,575)

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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
Other revenue

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 deferred acquisition consideration
Interest on commercial bills
Interest on bank loan
Interest on overdraft
Interest rate cap expense
Other interest

Finance costs - attributable to

Continuing operations
Discontinued operations

Other expenses
Commissions
Consultancy fees
Legal and professional expenses (i)
Foreign exchange (gain) / loss
Rent and premises costs
Travel and accommodation
Motor vehicle costs
Other expenses

Consolidated

Company

 2009    
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

 2009
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

 -
 -
 -
 -
253
253

3,318
6,535
9,853

9,853
 -
9,853

53
194
1,315
421
195
229
443
2,850

2,850
 -
2,850

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

41
 -
9,361
7,500
 -
16,902

187
 -
187

187
 -
187

 -
 -
1,315
 -
193
229
433
2,170

2,170
 -
2,170

 -

                    974                   1,425 
                 1,257                   2,026                      306 
                 2,020                   1,742                   1,012 
               (2,334)                     407                 (2,352)
                 2,847                   2,244                      239 
                 3,840                   3,450                      780 
                 1,629                   1,374                        85 
                 7,947                   5,771                   1,281 

18,180

18,439

1,351

 -
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
514
100
2,127
4,474

(i) Includes legal, audit, accounting, share registry and corporate secretarial fees.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

4

Profit from Operations (continued)

Consolidated

Company

 2009    
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

 2009
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

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

1,399

1,487
25,581
28,467

28,467
 -
28,467

61,700

61,700
 -
61,700

(68)

(68)
 -
(68)

807

2,025
20,768
23,600

22,996
604
23,600

63,119

59,589
3,530
63,119

198

198
 -
198

Operating lease rental (minimum lease payments)

3,306

2,386

Operating lease rental  expense attributable to
  Continuing operations
  Discontinued operations

5

Income Taxes

3,306
 -
3,306

2,203
183
2,386

375

1,487
5,581
7,443

7,443
 -
7,443

 -

 -
 -
 -

 -

 -
 -
 -

273

273
 -
273

204

2,025
3,491
5,720

5,720
 -
5,720

 -

 -
 -
 -

(71)

(71)
 -
(71)

178

178
 -
178

(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

 2009    
 $’000

 2008
 $’000    

 2009    
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

6,740

(552)
(60)
6,128

6,128
 -
6,128

15,483

(1,690)
(563)
13,230

10,804
2,426
13,230

371

616
70
1,057

1,057
 -
1,057

2,736

150
(366)
2,520

2,520
 -
2,520

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

5

Income Taxes (continued)

Prima facie income tax expense on pre-tax accounting profit 
from operations reconciles to 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%
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 and non-assessable items
Tax rate differential arising from foreign entities
Carry forward losses not brought to account
Capital losses utilised
Non-assessable income from sale of foreign subsidiary
(Over) / under provision of prior year income tax

Consolidated

 2009    
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

Company

 2009
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000    

18,195
 -
18,195

5,459
 -
446
201
58
(224)
223
25
 -
 -
(60)
6,128

31,885
13,347
45,232

13,570
 -
986
230
121
480
(171)
 -
(844)
(579)
(563)
13,230

9,573
 -
9,573

2,872
(2,250)
446
 -
 -
(81)
 -
 -
 -
 -
70
1,057

18,845
 -
18,845

5,654
(1,014)
986
 -
 -
214
 -
 -
(844)
(2,110)
(366)
2,520

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:

Deferred tax: Share issue expenses deductible over five years
Deferred tax: Translation of foreign operations

Consolidated

 2009    
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

Company

 2009
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000    

(53)
(223)
(276)

(54)
473
419

(53)
 -
(53)

(54)
473
419

(c) Current tax assets and liabilities

Current tax payable

(d) Deferred tax balances

Deferred tax assets comprise:

Provisions
Inventory
Property, plant and equipment
Carry forward tax losses in subsidiary companies
Accruals
Foreign currency translation reserves
Share issue expenses

Deferred tax liabilities comprise:

Accruals
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

5,268

8,792

2,249

2,643

167
862
2,114
776
 -
532
97
4,548

(111)
 -
(6,617)
(1,494)
(8,222)
(3,674)

108
 -
2,571
 -
400
755
150
3,984

 -
(4)
(7,744)
(1,260)
(9,008)
(5,024)

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
727
97
824

(62)
 -
 -
(1,494)
(1,556)
(732)

 -
 -
 -
 -
110
727
150
987

 -
 -
 -
(1,260)
(1,260)
(273)

426

950

 -

 -

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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

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 auditors

Audit or review of the financial report
Other non-audit services: Accounting assistance and 
taxation advice

Consolidated

Company

 2009    
 $    

 2008    
 $    

 2009    
 $    

 2008    
 $    

219,208

164,443

219,208

164,443

229,184
30,812
479,204

287,356
34,650
486,449

229,184
30,812
479,204

287,356
34,650
486,449

143,210

88,674

11,166
64,138
218,514

69,335

448
69,783

3,391
79,461
171,526

178,438

112,315
290,753

-

-
-
-

-

-
-

-

-
-
-

-

-
-

767,501

948,728

479,204

486,449

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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

 2009    
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

Company

 2009
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

22,290
(609)
21,681
1,686
23,367

31,669
(677)
30,992
1,087
32,079

701
 -
701
5,135
5,836

2,006
 -
2,006
395
2,401

(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

1,455
4,362
1,454
7,271

3,006
2,636
879
6,521

 -
 -
701
701

128
 -
1,138
1,266

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
(Decrease)/Increase in allowance recognised in 
profit or loss
Balance at the end of the year

All impaired debtors are in excess of 90 days overdue.

677
 -

(68)
609

479
 -

198
677

 -
 -

 -
 -

71
 -

(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

 2009    
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

Company

 2009    
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000

4,052
1,527
20,956
26,535

3,383
797
17,536
21,716

 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

9

Other Financial Assets

Consolidated

 2009    
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000    

Company

 2009    
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000    

Notes

Current

Derivatives at fair value

Interest rate cap

Loans carried at amortised cost

Loan to Sino Gas and Energy Holdings Limited

Non-Current

Loans carried at amortised cost

Loans to Subsidiaries

Investments carried at cost
Investments in Subsidiaries

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

  - 

229

  - 

229

12,340
12,340

13,008
13,237

12,340
12,340

13,008
13,237

 -

 -
 -

 -

 -
 -

62,230

60,382

12,542
74,772

10,640
71,022

(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  32  for  further  disclosures  around  this  and  other  financial 
instruments.

(ii) Comprises a loan from the Imdex Group to Sino Gas and Energy Holdings Ltd (SGE) in two tranches, one of A$5 million and one 
of US$5 million, both inclusive of capitalised interest and exclusive of amounts converted to equity in SGE. Interest of $1.9 million was 
recognised in the profit and loss in the current year (prior year $1.4 million). The funds advanced are secured by a fixed and floating 
charge over the assets of SGE. The loan bears interest at 13.5% per annum and is repayable on 30 June 2010. The loan carries the 
option  for  Imdex  Limited  to  convert  the  loan  balance  into  equity  in  SGE  at  market  price.  During  the  current  year  $3.63  million  of 
capitalised interest was converted into shares in SGE at $0.50 per share.

(iii) Loans to Subsidiaries are repayable on demand. These loans carry no interest other than the loans to Samchem Drilling Fluids 
and  Chemicals  (Pty)  Ltd,  Imdex  Sweden  AB,  Imdex  South  America  S.A.  and  Suay  Energy  Services  LLP.  The  loan  to  Samchem 
carries interest at the South African prime overdraft rate (currently 11%) plus a 2% margin. The loan to Imdex Sweden carries interest 
at  the  Stockholm  Interbank  Offered  Rate  (currently  0.65%)  plus  a  margin  of  0.3%.  The  loan  to  Imdex  South  America  S.A.  carries 
interest at the Chilean Monetary Policy Rate (currently 0.75%) plus a margin of 1%. The loan to Suay Energy Services LLP carries 
interest at the Kazakhstan prime overdraft rate (currently 8.5%) plus a margin of 2%.

10

Other Assets

Current

Prepayments

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Company

 2009    
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000    

 2009    
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

1,507
1,507

1,200
1,200

22
22

20
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

11

Non-Current Assets Classified as Held for Sale

Consolidated

Notes

 2009
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000    

Company

 2009    
 $’000    

 2008
 $’000

Shares held for sale

(i)

8,130

4,500

8,130

4,500

(i)  Comprises  22,260,000  fully  paid  ordinary  shares  in  Sino  Gas  and  Energy  Holdings  Ltd  (SGE)  (2008:  15,000,000  shares).  The 
investment comprises 19% of the issued share capital of SGE (2008: 13%). As a result of the loan to SGE described in note 9 and by 
virtue  of  controlling  19%  of  the  issued  share  capital  of  SGE,  the  Company  is  deemed  to  have  significant  influence  over  SGE. 
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.

The  Company  intends  to  realise  the  value  of  this  investment  through  sale  via  broker  before  30  June  2010  subject  to  any  escrow 
arrangements.

The investment increased by $3.6 million in the current year due to the capitalisation of interest on the loan described in note 9 at 
$0.50 per share.

12

Property, Plant and Equipment

Consolidated

Gross Carrying Value
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
Additions
Acquisitions through business combinations
Disposals
Net foreign currency exchange differences
Transfer
Balance at 30 June 2009

Accumulated Depreciation
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
Disposals
Acquisitions through business combinations
Depreciation expense
Net foreign currency exchange differences
Transfer
Balance at 30 June 2009

Net Book Value
As at 30 June 2008
As at 30 June 2009

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

                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 
                  4,633                    1,418                       491                    1,199                    7,741 
                     266                         -                           -                           -                         266 
                (2,953)                 (4,506)                        -                           -                    (7,459)
                     267                    1,129                           4                         23                    1,423 
                  1,062                     (283)                      (23)                    (756)                        -   
                10,283                    6,012                       492                       990                  17,777 

                  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 
                (1,295)                 (3,965)                        -                           -                    (5,260)
                       -                           -                           -                           -                           -   
                  1,580                    1,613                       125                         -                      3,318 
                       71                       199                           2                         -                         272 
                       97                       (81)                      (16)                        -                           -   
                  3,434                    3,437                       125                         -                      6,996 

                  4,027                    2,583                           6                       524                    7,140 
                  6,849                    2,575                       367                       990                  10,781 

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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 2007
Additions
Transfer to subsidiary
Balance at 30 June 2008
Additions
Disposals
Balance at 30 June 2009

Accumulated Depreciation
Balance at 30 June 2007
Transfer to subsidiary
Depreciation expense
Balance at 30 June 2008
Disposals
Depreciation expense
Balance at 30 June 2009

Net Book Value
As at 30 June 2008
As at 30 June 2009

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

                  1,630                    7,273                         53                         19                    8,975 
                       42                         -                           -                           -                           42 
                   (381)                 (7,273)                      (53)                      (19)                 (7,726)
                  1,291                         -                           -                           -                      1,291 
                     207                         -                           -                           29                       236 
                   (488)                        -                           -                           -                       (488)
                  1,010                         -                           -                           29                    1,039 

                     794                    3,263                         32                         -                      4,089 
                   (223)                 (3,263)                      (32)                        -                    (3,518)
                     198                         -                           -                           -                         198 
                     769                         -                           -                           -                         769 
                   (458)                        -                           -                           -                       (458)
                     187                         -                           -                           -                         187 
                     498                         -                           -                           -                         498 

                     522                         -                           -                           -                         522 
                     512                         -                           -                           29                       541 

Consolidated

Company

2009
$’000

2008
$’000

2009
$’000

2008
$’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

                  1,580                    1,397                       187                       198 
                  1,613                    2,241 
                     125                         95 
                  3,318                    3,733                       187                       198 

                       -                           -   
                       -                           -   

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

13

Goodwill

Consolidated

 2009
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000

Company

 2009    
 $’000

 2008
 $’000

Notes

Gross Carrying Amount

Balance at beginning of the financial year
Recognised on acquisition of Wildcat Chemicals Australia 
Pty Ltd
Recognised on acquisition of Imdex Technology Sweden 
AB (formerly Flexit AB)
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 Imdex Technology Germany 
GmbH (ITG) (formerly System Entwicklungs GmbH)
Effect of foreign exchange movements
Balance at end of the financial year

(i)

19(i)
(ii)
(iii)

(iv)

(v)

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:

Samchem
Wildcat
Suay Energy Services
Poly-Drill Drilling Systems
Southernland
Reflex / Imdex Technology UK
Flexit / ITG

52,626

35,033

1,501

1,900
 -

 -
 -

 -
(759)
55,268

 -
 -
 -

 -

 -
1,266

3,369
2,413

10,499
46
52,626

 -
 -
 -

52,626
55,268

35,033
52,626

1,568
1,501
1,266
3,369
2,537
21,397
23,630
55,268

1,324
 -
1,266
3,369
2,413
22,613
21,641
52,626

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

(i)  Goodwill  arose  during  the  year  on  the  acquisition  of Wildcat  Chemicals  Australia  Pty  Ltd  (Wildcat)  by  Imdex  Limited  effective  1 
September 2008. (Refer note 27(a)). Wildcat is considered to be a separate cash generating unit since it operates independently from 
other Imdex operations in a separate geographical area being the Queensland area and in a separate market, being the manufacture 
of production and completion chemicals for oilfield operations. The recoverable amount of this goodwill has been determined based 
on a value in use calculation which uses a 5 year discounted cash flow projection based on the 2010 budget plus a terminal value. 
The projection assumes minor growth in the business beyond 2010. A discount rate of 10%, 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 prior 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 27(d) and 
27(e).  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. 

(iii) Goodwill arose during the prior year on the acquisition of Poly-Drill Drilling Systems Ltd (Poly-Drill) by Imdex Limited effective 1 
July 2007. Refer note 27(c). 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.

(iv) Goodwill arose during the prior 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  27(f).  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. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

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Goodwill (continued)

(v) Goodwill arose during the prior year on the acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Imdex Technology Germany GmbH 
(ITG) (formerly System Entwicklungs GmbH) (refer note 27(b)). ITG and Imdex Technology Sweden AB (ITS) (formerly Flexit AB), a 
Swedish  entity  acquired  in  the  FY07  financial  year,  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.

(vi) The recoverable amount  of goodwill has been determined based on a value in use calculation which uses  a 5 year discounted 
cash flow projection based on the 2010 budget plus a terminal value. The projection assumes conservative additional growth in cash 
generating  units  beyond  2010.  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

Discount
Rate

Budgeted net margins

Exchange rate 
fluctuations

Samchem
CGU

Wildcat CGU

Sales growth has been budgeted in 
line with the expected activity in the 
local industries serviced by 
Samchem.

Sales growth has been budgeted in 
line with the expected activity in the 
local oil & gas industries serviced by 
Wildcat and potential new on and 
offshore opportunities, some of which 
have been brought about by the 
integration into the broader  Imdex 
Group.

Suay CGU

Sales growth has been budgeted in 
line with the expected activity in the 
local industries serviced by Suay.

Poly-Drill 
CGU

Southernland 
CGU

Reflex / ITU 
CGU

Flexit / ITG 
CGU

Sales growth has been budgeted in 
line with the expected 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 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 minerals down hole tool 
market plus an increment for the 
market share expected to be gained.

Sales growth has been budgeted 
based on the expected activity levels 
in the global oil & gas down hole tool 
market plus an increment for the 
market share expected to be gained.

18%

10%

15.5%

7.25%

7.75%

10%

10%

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 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 
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 
business model trend away from 
sales towards rentals.

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Exchange rate
fluctuation
expectations 
have been built 
into the budget 
numbers based 
on forecasted 
exchange rates 
published by 
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

Gross Carrying Value
Balance at 30 June 2007
Additions through business 
combinations
Impact of exchange rate changes
Balance at 30 June 2008
Capitalised during the year
Impact of exchange rate changes
Balance at 30 June 2009

Accumulated Amortisation and 
Impairment
Balance at 30 June 2007
Amortisation expense
Impact of exchange rate changes
Impairment losses
Balance at 30 June 2008
Amortisation expense
Impact of exchange rate changes
Impairment losses
Balance at 30 June 2009

Net Book Value
As at 30 June 2008
As at 30 June 2009

Company

Gross Carrying Value
Balance at 30 June 2007
Transferred to subsidiary entity
Balance at 30 June 2008
Transferred to subsidiary entity
Balance at 30 June 2009

Accumulated Amortisation and 
Impairment
Balance at 30 June 2007
Amortisation expense
Impairment losses
Balance at 30 June 2008
Amortisation expense
Impairment losses
Balance at 30 June 2009

Net Book Value
As at 30 June 2008
As at 30 June 2009

755

6
 -
761
 -
 -
761

25
152
 -
 -
177
152
 -
 -
329

584
432

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

1,170

14,703

425

9,298

429

4,268

31,048

1,505
(258)
2,417
 -
169
2,586

 -
46
14,749
 -
(337)
14,412

 -
75
 -
 -
75
151
 -
 -
226

1,460
2,382
(10)
 -
3,832
2,398
(156)
 -
6,074

890
 -
1,315
 -
 -
1,315

78
530
 -
 -
608
530
 -
 -
1,138

2,996
99
12,393
 -
(772)
11,621

1,420
1,883
(2)
 -
3,301
2,255
(464)
 -
5,092

 -
 -
429
3,650
 -
4,079

 -
86
 -
 -
86
86
 -
 -
172

251
42
4,561
 -
(351)
4,210

319
947
(9)
 -
1,257
963
(182)
 -
2,038

5,648
(71)
36,625
3,650
(1,291)
38,984

3,302
6,055
(21)
 -
9,336
6,535
(802)
 -
15,069

2,342
2,360

10,917
8,338

707
177

9,092
6,529

343
3,907

3,304
2,172

27,289
23,915

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

429
(429)
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

429
(429)
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

 -
 -

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

14

Other Intangible Assets (continued)

Intellectual Property

The  net  book  value  of  Intellectual  Property  of  $2.4  million  is  comprised  of  Intellectual  Property  in  Samchem  Drilling  Fluids  & 
Chemicals (Pty) Ltd (Samchem) of $1.1 million and Intellectual Property in Imdex Technology Germany GmbH (ITG) (formerly System 
Entwicklungs GmbH) of $1.3 million.

The Intellectual Property of Samchem 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. This  portion of the Intellectual Property is  therefore subjected to annual 
impairment testing. 

The recoverable amount of the Samchem Intellectual Property has been determined based on a value in use calculation which uses a 
5 year discounted cash flow projection based on the 2010 budget plus a terminal value. The projection assumes no additional growth 
in the business beyond 2010. A discount rate of 18% 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 Imdex Technology Germany 
GmbH (formerly System Entwicklungs GmbH)
Due to the vendors of Suay Energy Services LLP

Notes

(i)

27(b)
27(e)

Consolidated

 2009
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000

Company

 2009    
 $’000

 2008
 $’000

7,921
4,122

726
 -
12,769

9,836
5,252

656
778
16,522

179
987

 -
 -
1,166

207
826

 -
778
1,811

(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

Non-current borrowings

Secured
At amortised cost

Commercial bills
Bank loan
Hire purchase liabilities

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Consolidated

Company

Notes

 2009
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000    

 2009    
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000    

(i)
(ii)
(iii) 25

(i)
(ii)
(iii) 25

10,000
3,029
485

13,514

11,500
5,354
1,179

18,033

9,000
4,016
 -

13,016

8,000
9,132
 -

17,132

10,000
 -
 -

10,000

11,500
 -
 -

11,500

9,000
 -
 -

9,000

8,000
 -
 -

8,000

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

16

Borrowings (continued)

(i)  Commercial  bills  bear  interest  at  3.34%  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.  Refer  note  32(g)  for  further  details.  Bills  totalling  $7  million  are 
repayable on demand. The balance of bills amounting to $14.5 million are repayable in quarterly instalments due at the end of each 
calendar quarter. There are 19 instalments of $750,000 each and one final instalment on 30 June 2014 of $250,000. Bills are secured 
by a  Mortgage Debenture  over all the assets  and liabilities of Imdex Limited,  Australian Mud Company Pty Ltd, Reflex Instruments 
Asia  Pacific  Pty  Ltd,  Imdex  International  Pty  Ltd,  Imdex  Technology  UK  Limited,  Imdex  Technology  Australia  Pty  Ltd,  Wildcat 
Chemicals Australia Pty Ltd, Samchem  Drilling Fluids and Chemicals (Pty) Ltd, Imdex Sweden  AB,  Imdex Technology Sweden  AB 
and Reflex Instrument Sweden AB. This Mortgage Debenture excludes assets held under hire purchase arrangements.

(ii)  Comprises  of  a  loan  of  SEK  52,525,000 bearing  interest  at  the  7  day  Stockholm  Interbank  Offered  Rate  ('STIBOR'),  currently 
0.65%  plus  a  weighted  average  margin  of  2.62% per  annum.  The  loan  is  repayable  in  quarterly  instalments at  the  end  of  each 
calendar quarter as follows: one instalment of SEK 5,775,000 in September 2009; then 8 quarterly instalments of SEK 4,400,000 each 
until September 2011, followed by 7 instalments of SEK 1,650,000 each until June 2013. This loan is secured over the assets of the 
Reflex  and  Flexit  companies  that  are  domiciled  in  Sweden  and  is  guaranteed  with  a  Standby  Letter  of  Credit.  The  fee  for  this 
guarantee is 1.75% of the balance of the loan.

(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 was 7.9% (2008: 7.6%).

17

Provisions

Current provisions

Employee entitlements

Non-current provisions

Employee entitlements

Consolidated

Company

Notes

 2009    
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000    

 2009    
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000

(i)

1,317

972

422

245

553

558

310

128

(i) The majority of these entitlements are expected to be taken during the coming year. (2008: same)

18

Other Liabilities

Other Current Liabilities

Unsecured
At amortised cost

Consolidated

Company

Notes

 2009
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000    

 2009    
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000    

Deferred acquisition payments

(i) 35

2,492
2,492

2,687
2,687

Other Non-Current Liabilities

Unsecured
At amortised cost

Deferred acquisition payments

(i)

 -
 -

2,717
2,717

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

(i) Deferred acquisition payments are those portions of the purchase price of Imdex Technology UK Ltd that are due in future periods. 
Instalments are due as follows: GBP 1.045m due on 31 July 2009 and GBP 1.09m due on 31 July 2008 (paid). In addition a revenue 
based earn-out may also become payable. The additional revenue based earn-out has been estimated by management as being nil. 
The  cash  components  of  these  deferred  amounts  have  been  discounted  to  their  present  values  using  an  interest  rate  of  8%  per 
annum.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

19

Contributed Capital

Issued and Paid Up Capital - Fully paid ordinary shares
Mandatory convertible capital

Notes

(i)
(ii)

Consolidated

 2009    
 $’000    

 2008
 $’000

Company

 2009    
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000    

67,136
 -
67,136

58,183
6,700
64,883

67,136
 -
67,136

58,183
6,700
64,883

(i) Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and the right to dividends.
(ii) Converted into fully paid ordinary shares on 11 May 2009. See Conversion of Capital paragraph below.

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
Issue of shares as part consideration for the acquisition of 
Suay
Conversion of capital
Issue of shares as part consideration for the acquisition of 
Imdex Technology Sweden AB (formerly Flexit AB)
Tax effect of share issue costs
Issue of shares under staff option plan
Closing balance at end of the financial year

Consolidated and Company

 2009

 2008

Notes

 Number

$'000

 Number

$'000

183,490,932

58,183

179,949,003

54,282

27(c)

27(f)

27(e)
(i)

(i)

(ii)

 -

 -

168,530
5,000,000

5,000,000
 -
149,331
193,808,793

 -

 -

1,212,751

723,679

278
6,700

1,900
(54)
129
67,136

 -
 -

 -
 -
1,605,499
183,490,932

1,750

1,387

 -
 -

 -
(113)
877
58,183

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.

(i) Conversion of capital and issue of shares to acquire Imdex Technology Sweden AB (formerly Flexit AB)

On 11 May 2009 a total of 10,000,000 Imdex Limited fully paid ordinary shares were issued to the previous owners of Imdex Technology
Sweden AB (formerly Flexit AB). These shares were issued pursuant to the original purchase agreement effective 1 May 2007 as modified by
a Deed of Variation dated 13 February 2009. The original agreement provided for the conversion of 5,000,000 fully paid Imdex Limited shares
in May 2009, the fair value of which at the time of signing the agreement on 1 May 2007 was $6.7 million. The Deed of Variation provided for
the issue of 5,000,000 additional fully paid Imdex Limited shares at May 2009, the fair value of which at the time of signing the agreement on
13 February 2009 was $1.9 million. An additional cash payment may become payable by Imdex Limited on 1 May 2012 should the Imdex
Limited share price not have reached $1.00 per share at any time between 11 May 2009 and 1 May 2012. The payment will be calculated as
the difference between $1 and the Imdex Limited share price on 1 May 2012 multiplied by 10,000,000. At 30 June 2009 it is estimated that the 
liability at 1 May 2012 will be nil. The market price of Imdex Limited ordinary shares at the date of the issue of the 10,000,000 shares was $0.51 per share.

(ii) Share options granted under the staff option plan

No options were granted under the staff option plan in the current year.

In accordance with the provisions of the staff option plan, as at 30 June 2009, executives, directors and staff have options over 15,580,539
ordinary shares (10,468,862 of which had vested), in aggregate. These options expire over a range of dates up to March 2013. 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. 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 34.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

20

Reserves

Consolidated

 2009    
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000

Company

 2009    
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

Notes

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

(4,863)
758
(4,105)

(2,137)
(2,726)
(4,863)

 -
 -
 -

 -
 -
 -

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 expensed after taxation
Options exercised during the financial year
Balance at the end of the financial year

4

2,573
1,487
(36)
4,024

751
2,025
(203)
2,573

2,573
1,487
(36)
4,024

751
2,025
(203)
2,573

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
34.

21

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

 2009    

 Cents per share

 2008    
 Cents per share    

6.37
-
6.37

6.23
-
6.23

11.22
5.82
17.04

10.79
5.59
16.38

 $'000s    

 $'000s    

12,067
12,067

31,966
21,045

 Shares    

 Shares

189,479,588

187,578,226

 $'000s    

 $'000s    

12,067
12,067
 -
12,067

31,966
31,966
(10,921)
21,045

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

21

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
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
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:

Chairman's options
Employees share options tranche 3
Employees share options tranche 4
Employees share options tranche 5
Employees share options tranche 6
Employees share options tranche 7

Consolidated

 2009    

 2008    

 $'000s    

 $'000s    

12,067
12,067

31,966
21,045

 Shares    

 Shares

193,625,987

195,112,068

 $'000s    

 $'000s    

12,067
12,067
 -
12,067

31,966
31,966
(10,921)
21,045

 Shares    

 Shares

189,479,588

187,578,226

4,146,399

7,533,842

193,625,987

195,112,068

 Shares    

 Shares

1,000,000
700,000
3,242,668
625,000
500,000
4,655,000
10,722,668

-
-
-

625,000
500,000
4,815,000
5,940,000

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Dividends

Recognised amounts

Notes

 2009    
 Cents per 
share    

 2009    
 Total               
$’000    

 2008
 Cents per 
share

 2008
 Total               
$’000

Fully paid ordinary shares - interim dividend franked to 30%
Fully paid ordinary shares - final dividend franked to 30%

(i)
(ii)

1.00
2.25
3.25

1,839
4,135
5,974

1.75
1.50
3.25

3,212
2,722
5,934

Unrecognised amounts

Fully paid ordinary shares - final dividend franked to 30%

-

 -

2.25

4,129

(i) The interim, fully franked dividend was paid on 24 March 2009 (2008: 25 March 2008). The record date for determining the entitlement to
the interim dividend was 6 March 2009 (2008: 7 March 2008). There are no dividend reinvestment plans in operation.

(ii) The final, fully franked dividend was paid on 31 October 2008 (2008: 2 November 2007). The record date for determining the entitlement
to the final dividend was 17 October 2008 (2008: 15 October 2007). There are no dividend reinvestment plans in operation.

Consolidated

 2009    
 $'000

 2008    
 $'000    

19,652
 -
 -

13,521
(1,770)
 -

Adjusted franking account balance
Impact on franking account of dividends not recognised
Income tax consequences of unrecognised dividends

23

Commitments for Expenditure

(a) Capital expenditure commitments

At 30 June 2009 the Group had a capital expenditure commitments amounting to $3,344,000. This comprised $3,186,000 for gyro 
purchases in ITG and software and sundry software and equipment purchase commitments amounting to $158,000. The Company 
had capital expenditure commitments of $118,000 relating to software purchases.

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 ITG. The 
Company had no capital expenditure commitments.

(b) Lease commitment

Hire purchase liabilities and non-cancellable operating lease commitments are disclosed in note 25.

24

Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

There are no contingent liabilities or contingent assets in the current or prior years.

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Leases

(a) Hire Purchases

Hire purchase arrangements

Hire purchase arrangements relate to plant and equipment with terms of up to 4 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

Company

Consolidated

Company

 2009    
$’000

 2008    
$’000

 2009    
$’000

 2008    
$’000

 2009    
$’000

 2008    
$’000

 2009    
$’000

 2008    
$’000

          607               -                 -                 -              485               -                 -                 -   
       1,279               -                 -                 -           1,179               -                 -                 -   
             -                 -                 -                 -                 -                 -                 -                 -   
       1,886               -                 -                 -           1,664               -                 -                 -   
         (222)              -                 -                 -                 -                 -                 -                 -   
       1,664               -                 -                 -           1,664               -                 -                 -   

Hire purchase liabilities provided for in the Financial Report
Current – Note 16
Non current – Note 16

(b) Operating Leases

Operating leasing arrangements

          485               -                 -                 -   
       1,179               -                 -                 -   
       1,664               -                 -                 -   

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

Company

 2009    
$’000

 2008    
$’000

 2009    
$’000

 2008    
$’000

2,662
3,661
190
6,513

1,838
3,785
1,139
6,762

424
221
 -
645

162
365
 -
527

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Subsidiaries

Parent Entity

Imdex Limited

Controlled Entities

Australian Mud Company Pty Ltd
Samchem Drilling Fluids & Chemicals (Pty) Ltd
Imdex International Pty Ltd
Imdex Sweden AB
Reflex Instruments Asia Pacific Pty Ltd
Imdex Technology UK Ltd (formerly Chardec Technology Ltd)
Reflex Instrument AB
Reflex Instrument North America
Reflex Instrument South America Ltda
Reflex Instruments Europe Ltd
Drillhole Surveying Instruments (Pty) Ltd
Imdex Technology Sweden AB (formerly Flexit AB)
Flexit Australia Pty Ltd
Suay Energy Services LLP
Poly-Drill Drilling Systems Ltd
Imdex South America S.A.
Southernland S.A.
Wildcat Chemicals Australia Pty Ltd
Imdex Technology Australia Pty Ltd
Flexit Americas Inc
AMC Reflex Argentina S.A.
AMC Reflex Peru S.A.C.
Imdex Technology Germany GmbH (formerly System 
Entwicklungs GmbH)

Notes

Country of
Incorporation

Ownership Interest

 2009
%

 2008    

%

(i), (ii), (iii)

Australia

(ii), (iii)

(ii), (iii)

(ii), (iii)

(ii)
27(d) (e)
27(c)
27(f)
27(f)
(ii), 27(a)
(ii), (iv)
(iv)
(v)
(v)
27(b)

Australia
South Africa
Australia
Sweden
Australia
United Kingdom
Sweden
Canada
Chile
United Kingdom
South Africa
Sweden
Australia
Kazakhstan
Canada
Chile
Chile
Australia
Australia
United States of America
Argentina
Peru
Germany

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.
(ii) These companies are part of the Australian tax consolidated group.
(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
deed on 29 June 2006, Imdex International Pty Ltd on 20 October 2006 and Reflex Instruments Asia Pacific Pty Ltd on 14 September 2007.
(iv) These entities were incorporated on 26 September 2008.
(v) These entities were incorporated on 10 February 2009.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

26

Subsidiaries (continued)

The consolidated income statement of entities which are party to the deed of cross guarantee are:

Income Statement

Revenue from sale of goods and operating lease rental 
Other revenue from operations
Total revenue

Other income
Raw materials and consumables used
Employee benefit expenses
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Finance costs
Commissions
Consultancy fees
Legal and professional expenses
Rent and premises costs
Travel and accommodation
Motor vehicle costs
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)
Other expenses
Profit before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Profit for the year from continuing operations
Profit for the year from discontinued operations
Profit for the year

 2009    
 $’000

 2008
 $’000    

86,339
3,822
90,161

6,633
(46,168)
(15,629)
(3,851)
(2,241)
(115)
(318)
(1,068)
(1,434)
(2,047)
(808)
(46)
(1,056)
22,013
(7,324)
14,689
 -
14,689

91,161
3,356
94,517

9,615
(42,784)
(11,888)
(3,243)
(1,998)
(1,259)
(1,834)
(1,330)
(1,242)
(2,012)
(655)
(1,018)
(10,320)
24,549
(9,127)
15,422
15,855
31,277

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Subsidiaries (continued)

The consolidated balance sheet of entities which are party to the deed of cross guarantee are:

Balance Sheet

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

Non Current Assets
Other Financial Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment
Other Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Asset
Total Non Current Assets
Total Assets

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

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

Equity
Contributed Capital
Employee Equity-Settled Benefits Reserve
Retained Profits *
Total Equity

*  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

 2009
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

12,019
26,190
13,507
20,470
281
72,467

84,757
6,263
1,306
 -
92,326
164,793

10,566
10,000
6,530
1,182
2,492
30,770

11,500
492
310
 -
12,302
43,072
121,721

66,836
4,024
50,861
121,721

7,341
31,946
14,214
51,243
30
104,774

40,752
7,216
1,543
130
49,641
154,415

10,293
11,687
8,071
800
2,687
33,538

8,000
 -
558
2,717
11,275
44,813
109,602

64,883
2,573
42,146
109,602

42,146
14,689
(5,974)
50,861

16,803
31,277
(5,934)
42,146

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Acquisition of Businesses

(a) Acquisition of entity - Wildcat Chemicals Australia Pty Ltd

With effect from 1 September 2008, Imdex Limited, acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Wildcat Chemicals Australia Pty Ltd (Wildcat), a
company incorporated in Australia and operating out of premises north of Brisbane. Wildcat manufacture production and completion chemicals for
the oil and gas industry. 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
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

427
393
266
(685)
401

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

(i)

(ii)

Operating results of Wildcat included in the Consolidated Income Statement of Imdex Limited from acquisition on 1 September 
2008 to 30 June 2009:

Revenue
Total expenses
Profit after tax for the period

427
393
266
(685)
401
1,501
1,902

1,843
 -
59
1,902

 Results since 
acquisition    
 $’000    

3,267
(3,045)
222

(i) Goodwill arose in the business combination because the cost of the combination included a control premium paid to acquire Wildcat. 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 Wildcat. 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. No identifiable intangibles were present in this acquisition.

(ii) The Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 30 June 2009 records the payment for the acquisition of Wildcat as $1.9 million
being the total consideration including on-costs that was paid in cash in the current year.

(iii) Had the acquisition of Wildcat been effected on 1 July 2008, the beginning of the current year, the Wildcat financial results included in the
Imdex consolidated results would have been revenue of approximately $3.9 million and profit of approximately $0.3 million. The results of Wildcat
are included in the Drilling Fluids and Chemicals 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 - Imdex Technology Germany GmbH (formerly System Entwicklungs GmbH)

With effect from 1 January 2008, Imdex Limited, acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Imdex Technology Germany GmbH (ITG) (formerly
technologically advanced down hole
System Entwicklungs GmbH), a company incorporated in Germany.
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. 

ITG manufacture and sell

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)
(v)
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

446
838
35
 -
(1,914)
 -
(595)

 -
 -
 -
5,642
 -
(1,693)
3,949

Operating results of ITG 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 ITG. 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 ITG. 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 ITG 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.

(iv) Had the acquisition of ITG been effected on 1 July 2007, the beginning of the prior financial year and assuming all units were sold and none
rented, the ITG 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 ITG 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.

(v) Included in Trade and Other Payables above is an amount due to the vendors of ITG of EUR 0.4 million (A$0.7 million) at 30 June 2009.

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Acquisition of Businesses (continued)

(c) 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), 19

(iii)

178
150
(696)
(368)

 -
 -
 -
 -

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 previous year.

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Acquisition of Businesses (continued)

(d) 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 previous year.

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Acquisition of Businesses (continued)

(e) 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 27(d). 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    

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 purchase consideration of $0.8 million was paid on 1 July 2008 and is shown in the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended
30 June 2009.

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Acquisition of Businesses (continued)

(f) 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), 19

(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 were 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.  

(g) Acquisition of entity - Imdex Technology UK Ltd (formerly Chardec Consultants Ltd)

On 31 July 2008 the second of three deferred acquisition payments and earn out, being GBP 1.5 million ($3.1 million), was paid. The first deferred
acquisition payment of GBP 2.2 million ($5.1 million) was paid on 31 July 2007. The third and final payment of GBP 1 million is due on 31 July
2009. Refer note 35 for details of payment made post year end.

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

28

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 that 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

Drilling Fluids and Chemicals
Down Hole Instrumentation
Total of all segments
Unallocated
Total revenue - continuing operations
Discontinued operation - Surtron (note 29)
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
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

 2009
$'000

91,687
45,281
136,968
2,024
138,992
 -
138,992

 2008    
$'000

85,711
56,298
142,009
1,900
143,909
6,584
150,493

10,315
8,731
19,046
 -
(850)
18,195
(6,128)
12,067

 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -
 -

13,981
21,221
35,202
 -
(3,317)
31,885
(10,804)
21,081

 -
13,347
13,347
 -
 -
13,347
(2,426)
10,921

Profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of Imdex Limited

12,067

32,002

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

28

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

 2009    
$'000

 2008    
$'000

 2009    
$'000

 2008    
$'000

62,999
90,349
153,348
20,470
173,818

54,194
101,361
155,555
17,508
173,063

7,941
15,640
23,581
34,039
57,620

12,895
18,973
31,868
35,552
67,420

Drilling Fluids and 
Chemicals

 2009    
$'000

 2008    
$'000

Down Hole 
Instrumentation
 2009    
$'000

 2008    
$'000

Unallocated

Total

 2009    
$'000

 2008    
$'000

 2009    
$'000

 2008    
$'000

Depreciation
Amortisation
Acquisition of segment assets
Significant non cash expenses other 
than depreciation and amortisation

836
 -
3,226

229
 -
1,408

2,295
6,535
4,279

3,306
6,055
3,768

1,041

1,418

446

608

187
 -
236

194

198
 -
42

404

3,318
6,535
7,741

3,733
6,055
5,218

1,681

2,430

Secondary Reporting: Geographical Segments

Asia Pacific
Europe
Africa
Americas
Total

Revenue from external 
customers

Segment assets

Acquisition of segment 
assets

 2009    
$'000

 2008    
$'000

 2009    
$'000

 2008    
$'000

 2009    
$'000

 2008    
$'000

77,659
8,185
23,209
29,939
138,992

83,485
8,207
28,710
30,091
150,493

101,675
49,439
8,287
14,417
173,818

112,298
42,380
10,615
7,770
173,063

2,934
2,033
1,084
1,690
7,741

1,405
862
1,729
1,222
5,218

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

29

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 activities

    Consolidated
 4 months ended    
 31 Oct 2007    
 $’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

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 on sale before income tax
Income tax expense
Gain on sale after income tax

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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    
 $’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

30

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 26. 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 33.

(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

2009

Balance at       
1 July 2008

Granted as 
compensation

Received on 
exercise of 
options

Inception as key 
management 
person

Net other 
change ^

Balance at    
30 June 2009

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 J Mander *
Mr P A Evans

No.
343,786
3,500,000
290,000
300,000
447,347

-
-
-
10,000
4,891,133

No.

No.

No.

No.

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

50,000
-
90,000
-

351,920

-
-
-
35,000
526,920

No.
393,786
3,500,000
380,000
300,000
799,267

-
-
-
45,000
5,418,053

No.

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

 * - Mr P J Mander became a Key Management Person when he was appointed to the position of General Manager: Fluids and Chemicals 
(Minerals) Division on 1 September 2008. Disclosures above relate only to the period when in office.
 ^ - represent on market transactions

2008

Balance at       
1 July 2007

Granted as 
compensation

Received on 
exercise of 
options

Cession 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

 ^ - represent on market transactions

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.

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

30

Related Party Disclosures (continued)

(iv) Share options issued by Imdex Limited

2009

Balance at    
1 July 2008

Granted as 
compensation

Exercised

Inception as 
key 
management 
person

Balance at    
30 June 
2009

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 J Mander *
Mr P A Evans

No.
1,000,000
2,000,000

-
-
-

2,500,000
500,000

-

500,000
6,500,000

No.

No.

No.

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

150,000

-

150,000

No.
1,000,000
2,000,000

No.

-
-
-

2,500,000
500,000
150,000
500,000
6,650,000

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

No.
1,000,000
2,000,000

-
-
-

No.
1,000,000

-
-
-
-

2,166,666
333,333
50,000
266,667
5,816,666

500,000
166,667
50,000
166,667
1,883,334

 * - Mr P J Mander became a Key Management Person when he was appointed to the position of General Manager: Fluids and Chemicals 
(Minerals) Division on 1 September 2008. Disclosures above relate only to the period when in office.

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

No options were granted to key management personnel in the current year. Options granted to G E Weston and P A Evans during the prior
financial year were made in accordance with the Staff Option Plan, as further described in note 34. 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 prior year. The exercise price was 20c per share. No
amounts remain unpaid on the options exercised.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

30

Related Party Disclosures (continued)

(v) Other transactions with key management personnel (and their related parties) of Imdex Limited

(a) 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 $251,081 (2008: $216,202) 

(b) Transactions with Directors

Note

Consolidated

Company

2009
$

2008
$

2009
$

2008
$

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:
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 Liabilities

(c) Transactions with other related parties

(i) Transactions within the wholly-owned Group

v(a)

              193,865               134,314            193,865           134,314 

v(a)

                57,216                 81,888              57,216             81,888 

v(a)

                41,420                  3,573              41,420               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 $9,361,401
(2008: $6,671,293) 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

31

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

Company

 2009
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

 2009    
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

11,975
 -
11,975

13,276
 -
13,276

1,455
 -
1,455

869
 -
869

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 
$11,975,244 (2008: $13,275,763)

(b) Non cash financing and investing activities

During the year the Group acquired equipment under a finance lease of $1.8 million (2008: $0.7 million). This equipment acquisition will be 
reflected in the 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

Consolidated

Company

 2009
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

 2009    
 $’000

 2008    
 $’000

Profit for the year

12,067

32,002

8,516

16,325

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
Dividends received disclosed as investing activities
Interest received disclosed as investing activities
Share options expensed
Loss / (profit) on sale of non-current assets
Interest on hire purchase liabilities
Fair value adjustment on interest rate cap
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
Current tax liability
Deferred tax balances

3,318
6,535
194
 -
 -
(119)
1,487
86
53
229
 -

8,129
(5,321)
(307)

(5,365)
340
(3,524)
(1,627)

3,733
6,055
404
 -
 -
(451)
2,025
(91)
66
10
(12,139)

(10,096)
(6,577)
(976)

(2,132)
556
(121)
(2,011)

187
 -
 -
(1,861)
(7,500)
(56)
1,487
(41)
 -
229
 -

(4,842)
 -
(2)

133
359
(394)
405

198
 -
 -
(1,678)
(3,378)
(212)
2,025
 -
3
10
(17,245)

(3,454)
 -
23

258
143
(5,797)
(590)

Net Cash Provided by / (used in) Operating Activities

16,175

10,257

(3,380)

(13,369)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

31

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)

32

Financial Instruments

(a) Capital Risk Management

Consolidated

 2009
 $’000    

 2008
 $’000

Company

 2009    
 $’000    

 2008    
 $’000    

8,383
24,500
2,177
220
35,280

8,383
21,500
 -
 -
29,883

 -
3,000
2,177
220
5,397

13,148
17,000
76
2,020
32,244

13,148
17,000
 -
 -
30,148

 -
 -
76
2,020
2,096

 -
24,500
2,177
220
26,897

 -
21,500
 -
 -
21,500

 -
3,000
2,177
220
5,397

 -
17,000
76
2,020
19,096

 -
17,000
 -
 -
17,000

 -
 -
76
2,020
2,096

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 
19  and 20.  Management  and the Board review  the  capital  structure  regularly.  The  treasury  function  present regular  updates  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 prior years.

(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    
2008
$ 000s

2009
$ 000s

 Company    

2009
$ 000s

2008
$ 000s

11,975
35,707
 -

13,276
45,087
229

1,455
80,406
 -

869
75,791
229

46,808

52,074

22,666

18,811

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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 year end is an interest rate cap as described in note (g) below.

(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 regular 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 Pound
European Dollar
Chilean Pesos
Other - mostly Kazakhstani Tenge
Foreign currency sensitivity

 Liabilities    

 Assets    

2009
$ 000s

2008
$ 000s

2009
$ 000s

2008
$ 000s

1,234
1,274
390
8,495
5,165
204
195
59

487
1,770
44
13,564
4,953
728
2,040
786

12,148
3,806
2,057
3,176
2,984
3,056
1,453
819

14,045
3,782
4,222
3,975
401
416
2,745
459

The  Group  is  mainly  exposed  to  United  States  Dollars,  Swedish  Kroner,  Canadian  Dollars,  British  Pounds,  European  Dollars  and 
South African Rand. 

The  following  table  details  the  Group’s  sensitivity  to  a  5%  (2008:  2%)  increase  and  decrease  in  the  Australian  Dollar  against  the 
relevant  foreign  currencies.  The  sensitivity  rate  of  5%  (2008:  2%)  is  the  rate  used  when  performing  regular  reporting  on  foreign 
currency  risk  internally.  Foreign  exchange  risk  is  reported  regularly  to  key  management  personnel  and  the  Board.  The  estimated 
movement of 5% (2008: 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 5% (2008: 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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Financial Instruments (continued)

(f) Foreign currency risk management (continued)

United States Dollar Impact

South African Rand Impact

Consolidated

Company

2009
$ 000's

2008
$ 000's

2009
$ 000's

2008
$ 000's

Consolidated

2009
$ 000's

2008
$ 000's

Company

2009
$ 000's

2008
$ 000's

Profit or (loss)
Other equity

(546)
 -

(271)
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

(i)
(ii)

(127)
 -

(40)
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

(i)
(ii)

Swedish Kroner Impact

Canadian Dollar Impact

Consolidated

Company

2009
$ 000's

2008
$ 000's

2009
$ 000's

2008
$ 000's

Consolidated

2009
$ 000's

2008
$ 000's

Company

2009
$ 000's

2008
$ 000's

Profit or (loss)
Other equity

266
 -

192
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

(i)
(ii)

(83)
 -

(84)
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

(i)
(ii)

British Pound

European Dollar

Consolidated

Company

2009
$ 000's

2008
$ 000's

2009
$ 000's

2008
$ 000's

Consolidated

2009
$ 000's

2008
$ 000's

Company

2009
$ 000's

2008
$ 000's

Profit or (loss)
Other equity
(i) Profit and loss impacts are mainly attributable to exposure on outstanding receivables and payables at year end denominated in 
the applicable foreign currency

(143)
 -

109
 -

(i)
(ii)

(i)
(ii)

91
 -

6
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

(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 treasury  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  $0.3  million  (2008:  0.2  million).  There  would  be  a  nil  impact  on  equity  other  than  via  profit.  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 (2008: 
$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 in the  prior year 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.  This  effect  is  symmetrical  in  the  current  year  as  the  interest  cap  maximum 
threshold is not being exceeded.

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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 $0.2 million (2008: $0.1 million). There would be a nil impact on equity other than via profit. 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
(2008: $0.2 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 in the  prior year 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.  This  effect  is  symmetrical  in  the  current  year  as  the  interest  cap 
maximum threshold is not being exceeded.

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 2009 this interest rate cap had a fair value of nil (30 June 2008: $0.2 million). (note 9) These fair values have been 
determined by seeking market  valuations  at year end 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 
monitored on a weekly basis 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 2009 no such collateral had 
been obtained. (30 June 2008 : 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 regularly 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 31(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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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

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Financial Instruments (continued)

(i) Liquidity risk management (continued)

Liquidity and interest risk tables

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.

Consolidated

2009
Non-interest bearing
Finance lease liability
Variable interest rate 
instruments

2008
Non-interest bearing
Finance lease liability
Variable interest rate 
instruments

Company

2009
Non-interest bearing
Finance lease liability
Variable interest rate 
instruments

2008
Non-interest bearing
Finance lease liability
Variable interest rate 
instruments

Weighted average 
effective interest 
rate

0-3 months

3 months to 1 
year

1-5 years

5+ years

%

-
7.89%

4.57%

-
-

8.20%

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

8,877
152

9,011
18,040

10,948
 -

2,101
13,049

6,384
455

5,267
12,106

8,261
 -

12,788
21,049

 -
1,279

18,387
19,666

2,717
 -

19,606
22,323

Weighted average 
effective interest 
rate

0-3 months

3 months to 1 
year

1-5 years

5+ years

%

-
-

5.09%

-
-

9.70%

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

583
 -

8,020
8,603

906
 -

908
1,814

583
 -

3,004
3,587

905
 -

9,256
10,161

 -

12,872
12,872

 -
 -

9,584
9,584

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

 -
 -

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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

Weighted average 
effective interest 
rate

0-3 months

3 months to 1 
year

1-5 years

5+ years

2009
Non-interest bearing
Variable interest rate 
instruments
Fixed interest rate instruments

2008
Non-interest bearing
Variable interest rate 
instruments
Fixed interest rate instruments

Company

%

-

2.75%

13.50%

-

4.40%

13.50%

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

23,367

11,975

 -
35,342

32,079

13,276

 -
45,355

 -

 -

12,340
12,340

 -

 -

13,008
13,008

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

Weighted average 
effective interest 
rate

0-3 months

3 months to 1 
year

1-5 years

5+ years

2009
Non-interest bearing
Variable interest rate 
instruments
Fixed interest rate instruments

2008
Non-interest bearing
Variable interest rate 
instruments
Fixed interest rate instruments

%

-

2.75%

13.50%

-

4.40%

13.50%

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

5,836

1,455

 -
7,291

2,401

869

 -
3,270

 -

 -

12,340
12,340

 -

 -

13,008
13,008

 -

 -

 -
 -

 -

 -

 -
 -

62,230

 -

 -
62,230

60,382

 -

 -
60,382

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.

2009
Interest rate cap
2008
Interest rate cap

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0-3 months

$’000

3 months to 1 
year
$’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

2009
$

2008
$

2009
$

2008
$

1,987,338
154,812
36,688
-

252,715
2,431,553

1,656,713
112,836
116,291

-

419,325
2,305,165

1,987,338
154,812
36,688
-

252,715
2,431,553

1,301,545
88,225
39,790
-

399,119
1,828,679

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

Options were issued to the Chairman as a reward for past performance and as an incentive for the future. These options have been 
approved a General Meeting of shareholders. 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 2009
all 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 2009 all of these options had vested.

At the 2008 Annual General Meeting 2,000,000 options were approved by the shareholders for issue to the Managing Director. These 
were however not granted due to the impacts of the global financial crisis with the knowledge that this would be considered in future 
employee share option allocations.

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Staff Option Scheme (continued)

(b) The following share based payment arrangements were in existence during the current and comparative periods:

2009

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)

1-Aug-04
31-Jul-09          0.20 
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 
18-Oct-07
17-Oct-12          1.80 
28-Mar-08 27-Mar-13          3.00 

$

0.01
0.02
0.56
0.48
0.51
0.81
0.42

    1,178,333 
    1,812,872 
       700,000 
    3,563,667 
       625,000 
       500,000 
    4,815,000 

               -           (36,667)
                 -        1,141,666 
               -           (41,666)          (55,001)      1,716,205 
               -                     -                     -           700,000 
               -           (70,999)        (250,000)      3,242,668 
               -                     -                     -           625,000 
               -                     -                     -           500,000 
               -                     -          (160,000)      4,655,000 

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 
   16,194,872 

               -                     -                     -        2,000,000 
   15,580,539 
               -         (149,332)        (465,001)

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 
18-Oct-07
17-Oct-12          1.80 
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 

(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 
date.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

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Staff Option Scheme (continued)

(c) Fair value of options granted during the financial year

No share options were issued in the current year. The weighted average fair value of share options granted during the prior financial
year was $0.45. 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

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%

(d) Exercised during the financial year

2009

Option Series

Staff Options Tranche 3
Staff Options Tranche 1
Staff Options Tranche 2
Staff Options Tranche 3
Staff Options Tranche 3
Staff Options Tranche 2
Staff Options Tranche 3
Staff Options Tranche 1
Staff Options Tranche 2
Staff Options Tranche 1

2008

Option Series

Staff Options Tranche 1
Staff Options Tranche 2
Staff Options Tranche 3

Number
Exercised

Exercise 
Date

Share Price at Exercise 
Date

Amount Paid 
($)

Amount 
Unpaid ($)

50,000
10,000
20,000
8,333
4,333
5,000
8,333
16,667
16,666
10,000
149,332

17-Jul-08
25-Jul-08
25-Jul-08
15-Aug-08
1-Sep-08
3-Sep-08
3-Sep-08
15-Oct-08
15-Oct-08
12-Jun-09

156.5
157
157
168
191
186
186
77
77
65

37,500
2,000
7,000
6,250
3,250
1,750
6,250
3,333
5,833
2,000

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Number
Exercised

Exercise 
Date

Weighted Average 
Share Price at Exercise 
Date

Amount Paid 
($)

Amount 
Unpaid ($)

912,168
306,998
386,333
1,605,499

Various
Various
Various

1.86
1.86
1.86

182,434
107,449
289,750

-
-
-

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and its controlled entities

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL REPORT

34

Staff Option Scheme (continued)

(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 $1.41 (2008: $1.41), and a
weighted average remaining contractual life of 911 days (2008: 1279 days)

(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

2009

2008

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

1.41

    16,194,872 
   13,080,406                0.67 
                  -                      -         5,375,000                2.89 
                  -                      -                      -                     -   
    (1,605,499)               0.42 
       (149,332)
              1.16 
(465,001)
16,194,872               1.41 
15,580,539
    10,468,872 

0.62
1.86
1.41

     5,019,872 

(655,035)

On 21 July 2009 Imdex Limited announced a conditional proposal to merge with Coretrack Limited (Coretrack). The merger was to be 
effected through a Scheme of Arrangement where Imdex was to issue Coretrack shareholders 0.61 fully paid Imdex ordinary shares 
for every one Coretrack fully paid ordinary share, and 0.305 fully paid Imdex ordinary shares for every one Coretrack listed option, 
and consideration based on similar terms for Coretrack’s unlisted options. Coretrack share and option holders were to receive a total 
of $28.4 million in the form of 43.39 million Imdex shares issued  at 65.5 cents  per share. On 31 July 2009 it  was  announced that, 
following a due diligence process the proposed merger was terminated.

On 31 July 2009 Imdex Limited paid the final deferred settlement instalment of GBP 1,045,000 (A$2.1 million) due to the vendors of 
Imdex  Technology  UK  Limited  (formerly  Chardec  Technology  Limited).  No  further  amounts  remain  outstanding  in  relation  to  this 
acquisition.

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and its controlled entities 

ADDITIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE INFORMATION 
AS AT 28 AUGUST 2009 

 (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 

Invia Custodian Pty Limited  

National Nominees Limited 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 

(c) 

Twenty Largest Holders of Quoted Equity Securities 

Ordinary Shareholders 

Invia Custodian Pty Limited  

National Nominees Limited 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 

ANZ Nominees Limited  

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 

RBC Dexia Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited  

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited 

RBC Dexia Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited  

Telic Alcatel (Australia) Pty Ltd  

Wear Services Pty Ltd 

Mr Petrus Middendorp 

Longo Pty Ltd  

Keeble Nominees Pty Ltd  

Mr Clarke James Roycroft 

Methuen Holdings Pty Ltd  

Dimana Holdings Pty Ltd 

UBS Wealth Management Australia Nominees Pty Ltd 

Fortis Clearing Nominees P/L  

Cogent Nominees Pty Limited 

Mr Richard Hill  

Number of Fully 
Paid Ordinary 
Shareholders 

Number of 
Option holders 

353 

1,376 

1,021 

1,517 

166 

4,433 

118 

- 

6 

28 

149 

26 

209 

- 

Fully Paid 

Number 

Percentage 

24,300,000 

19,355,823 

10,263,686 

12.47% 

9.93% 

5.27% 

Fully Paid 

Number 

Percentage 

24,300,000 

19,355,823 

10,263,686 

9,527,852 

6,091,693 

5,333,243 

5,295,072 

3,821,538 

3,603,152 

2,079,630 

1,992,500 

1,572,826 

1,420,370 

1,015,000 

1,000,000 

900,000 

888,920 

856,267 

843,378 

803,931 

100,964,881

12.47% 

9.93% 

5.27% 

4.89% 

3.13% 

2.74% 

2.72% 

1.96% 

1.85% 

1.07% 

1.02% 

0.81% 

0.73% 

0.52% 

0.51% 

0.46% 

0.46% 

0.44% 

0.43% 

0.41%  

51.80% 

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and its controlled entities 

ADDITIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE INFORMATION 
AS AT 28 AUGUST 2009 

(d) 

Director and Company Secretary Shareholdings 

Number of 
Shares

3,500,000 

393,786 

380,000 

300,000 

799,267 

45,000 

Number of 
Options 

2,000,000 

1,000,000 

- 

- 

- 

500,000 

5,418,053 

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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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

ABN: 78 008 947 813

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