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ANNUAL REPORT
2020

Year ended 30 June 2020
Reporting period: 
Previous corresponding period:  Year ended 30 June 2019

ABN 90 009 237 889

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CORPORATE DIRECTORY ............................................................................................................................ 3

CHAIRMAN’S LETTER ................................................................................................................................... 4

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES .............................................................................................. 6

DIRECTORS’ REPORT..................................................................................................................................12

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION ........................................................................................... 29

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 30

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ..............................................................31

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ........................................................................................................... 32

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ........................................................................ 33

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS ..................................................................................... 34

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .................................................................. 35

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION .......................................................................................................................78

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF IMMUTEP LIMITED .................................79

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 84

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CORPORATE DIRECTORY

Directors 

Company Secretaries 

Registered office & 
principal place of business 

Share Registry 

Auditor 

Banker 

Dr Russell Howard (Non-Executive Chairman)
Mr Pete Meyers (Non-Executive Director & Deputy Chairman)
Mr	Marc	Voigt	(Executive	Director	&	Chief	Executive	Officer)
Mr Grant Chamberlain (Non-Executive Director)

Ms Deanne Miller
Mr	Tom	Bloomfield

Level 12
95 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Boardroom Pty Ltd
Grosvenor Place
Level 12, 225 George Street
Sydney, NSW 2000

PricewaterhouseCoopers
One International Towers Sydney, Watermans Quay
Barangaroo, NSW 2000

National Australia Bank Ltd
Kew Branch 
Melbourne, Victoria 3000 

Stock exchange listings 

Immutep Limited shares are listed on the: 

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX code: IMM), and
NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ code: IMMP)

Website address 

www.immutep.com

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CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

Dear Fellow Shareholder,

It’s	my	pleasure	to	present	Immutep’s	annual	report	for	the	financial	year	2020.	

Dr. Russell Howard

Immutep is focused on improving the lives of patients with cancer and autoimmune disease 
by leveraging the body’s immune system. We are leaders in the development of immuno-
therapeutic products stemming from the LAG-3 immune mechanism, which was discovered 
by our CMO and CSO Prof Frédéric Triebel. 

We have four product candidates that are advancing well, despite the global challenges in protecting our trial patients and our 
employees precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These product candidates are being evaluated in 12 active clinical trials 
and almost 2,000 patients across the globe. Two of them, IMP731 (from which GSK2831781 is derived) and IMP701 (from 
which LAG525 is derived), are already licensed out to global pharmaceutical companies GSK and Novartis, respectively. 
During the year we collected $7.7 million in receipts from customers, mainly due to the GSK milestone payment of £4 million. 

Our lead product candidate is eftilagimod alpha (efti or IMP321) which is in clinical development for a range of cancer 
indications. Our other retained program is IMP761, which is in preparations for GMP manufacturing in autoimmune diseases 
after successful preclinical results. 

Cancer and autoimmune diseases are large and growing markets where new therapies are urgently needed for patients. 
The global oncology drugs market is expected to reach an estimated US$176.5 billion by 20251 and the global autoimmune 
treatment market is expected to grow to US$149.4 billion by 20252. 

Immutep	deepened	its	knowledge	of	efti	through	multiple	trial	readouts	this	financial	year.	Our	largest	clinical	trial	of	efti,	
called AIPAC (Phase IIb) combines it with paclitaxel in breast cancer patients. In this study, efti delivered better progression 
free	survival	(PFS)	compared	to	the	placebo	group	at	the	6-month	landmark.	While	a	number	of	specific	patient	subgroups	
showed good results from the combination therapy in AIPAC, we had hoped for stronger overall PFS results. Unfortunately, 
this impacted the Company’s share price at a time where the global markets were also reacting with volatility to the uncer-
tainty of the emerging COVID-19 pandemic. 

When efti is combined with pembrolizumab in our TACTI-002 study (Phase II), encouraging results have also been achieved 
so far in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and non-small cell lung cancer. These results were presented to the 
scientific	community	at	ASCO	in	June	2020.	The	same	combination	therapy	with	pembrolizumab	was	tested	in	patients	
with melanoma in TACTI-mel (Phase I), reporting deep and durable responses which were presented in October last year. 
The	INSIGHT-004	(Phase	I)	studying	the	combination	of	efti	with	avelumab	showed	encouraging	early	efficacy	signals	in	
patients. Importantly, efti continues to be in general comparably safe and well tolerated in all these trials.

Each of these trials tests efti when administered to patients in combination with either an approved chemotherapy agent or an-
other immunotherapeutic. This has been a deliberate strategy that focuses on improving patient outcomes by using efti to ‘push 
the	gas’	of	the	immune	system	by	stimulating	cancer-fighting	T	cells,	while	also	combating	cancer	with	an	approved	therapy.	

This strategy also enables us to demonstrate efti’s potential to pharmaceutical companies that are aligned with our mission 
to	enhance	patient	outcomes,	helping	us	to	form	strategic	collaborations.			Immutep	is	already	partnered	with	five	of	the	
world’s	major	pharmaceutical	companies:	Novartis,	GSK,	Merck	&	Co	(MSD),	Merck	(Germany)	and	Pfizer.	In	addition,	we	
continue to collaborate with CYTLIMIC (NEC’s drug discovery business) and our Chinese licensee for efti, EOC Pharma.

During the year, we were very pleased to have the continued support of new and existing institutional and sophisticated 
investors as we raised A$12 million via a placement in April 2020 and A$10 million from a placement and fully underwritten 
Entitlement Offer in July 2019. The funds are supporting our LAG-3 clinical programs in cancer and autoimmune disease. The 
financings	extended	our	cash	runway	to	the	end	of	calendar	year	2021,	beyond	many	anticipated	clinical	trial	data	read	outs.

1 https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/oncologycancer-drugs-market-to-reach-176-50-bn-globally-by-2025-at-7-6-cagr-allied-market-research-300937810.html

2 https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-global-autoimmune-disease-therapeutics-market-size-is-expected-to-reach-149-4-billion-by-2025--rising-at-a- 
market-growth-of-4-34-cagr-during-the-forecast-period-300902336.html

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CONTINUED

Results	from	multiple	trials	of	efti	will	be	reported	throughout	the	coming	financial	year,	which	could	further	expand	the	
intrinsic value of this promising asset. AIPAC will report overall survival data by the end of calendar year 2020 and more 
mature data will come from TACTI-002 and INSIGHT-004 throughout calendar year 2020.

I am pleased with the progress made by our Company this year and wish to pass on the Board’s thanks to the whole Im-
mutep team for their continued diligence and passion through what have been challenging and unprecedented times. I also 
extend our thanks to our loyal shareholders who have continued to support us and share our commitment to bringing new 
therapies to market to improve patients’ lives.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Russell Howard 
Chairman 
Immutep Limited 
25 August 2020

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PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

Immutep is a globally active biotechnology company that is a leader in the development of 
LAG-3 immunotherapeutic products for cancer and autoimmune disease. It is dedicated to 
leveraging its technology and expertise to discover and develop novel immunotherapies, and to 
partner with leading organisations to bring innovative treatment options to market for patients. 

Marc Voigt, Executive Director & CEO

Its lead product candidate is eftilagimod alpha (“efti” or “IMP321”), a soluble LAG-3Ig fusion 

protein based on the LAG-3 immune control mechanism, which is in clinical development for the treatment of cancer. Im-
mutep has two other clinical candidates (IMP701 and IMP731) that are fully licensed to major pharmaceutical partners, and 
a fourth candidate (IMP761) which is in pre-clinical development for autoimmune disease.  

Immutep is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (IMM), and on the NASDAQ (IMMP) in the United States.

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

Throughout	the	financial	year	2020,	Immutep	advanced	the	development	of	its	lead	product	candidate,	efti	and	reported	
data	from	its	trials.	It	reported	supportive	efficacy	data	from	its	largest	study,	AIPAC	(Phase	IIb),	in	breast	cancer	patients.	
This included progression-free survival (PFS) data that showed that efti provided an improvement for patients compared to 
a	placebo	group	at	the	6-month	landmark.	While	we	are	very	pleased	by	the	results	from	some	of	the	pre-defined	patient	
subgroups, we had hoped for better overall results in terms of PFS. The results were, unfortunately, reported at a time of 
relatively high market uncertainty and volatility related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to reporting Overall 
Survival results by the end of 2020. 

Encouraging	first	and	more	mature	interim	results	have	also	been	reported	for	Immutep’s	Phase	II	clinical	trial,	TACTI-002.	
A	first	group	of	patients	participating	in	the	trial	with	1st	line	non-small	cell	lung	cancer	(NSCLC)	have	reported	a	median	
PFS estimate of more than 9 months, which is a very encouraging interim result for patients with such advanced cancer. 
Immutep	also	reported	the	first	Complete	Response	(complete	disappearance	of	target	lesion)	from	a	patient	with	2nd	line	
head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Both the AIPAC and TACTI-002 trials are ongoing.

In	addition,	Immutep	reported	positive	final	efficacy	data	for	its	Phase	I	TACTI-mel	trial	during	the	financial	year.	These	
results showed deep durable responses to the combination treatment in patients with melanoma. In this trial, half of patients 
had	a	decrease	of	≥	75%	in	the	target	lesions	when	treated	with	pembrolizumab	and	efti.

Immutep	continued	to	work	with	its	collaborators,	including	five	major	pharmaceutical	companies	throughout	the	financial	
year:	Novartis,	GSK,	Merck	&	Co	(MSD),	Merck	(Germany)	and	Pfizer.

From July to August 2019, the Company completed a capital raise via its ASX listing raising approximately A$10 million, via 
a Placement and a fully underwritten Entitlement Offer which included participation from Immutep’s directors and the entire 
executive management team. In April 2020, the Company raised a further A$12 million via a Placement supported by high 
quality institutional investors. 

The	financings	have	extended	Immutep’s	cash	runway	to	the	end	of	calendar	year	2021,	beyond	several	significant	data	
read-outs. The proceeds are being used to continue the LAG-3 related programs, including the ongoing clinical develop-
ment of efti and the manufacturing of IMP761. 

Immutep also rationalised its share capital by completing a share consolidation in November 2019, pursuant to which every 
10 shares has been consolidated into 1 share. 

Immutep operations experienced minimal disruption as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Protecting the health of patients 
recruited into the Company’s clinical trials and its employees has been a key priority for Immutep. The Company has been 
working closely with its clinical sites and regulators to monitor the situation and make any necessary adjustments to trial 
protocols	to	diminish	risks	to	patients.	Importantly,	the	Company	has	not	seen	a	significant	impact	on	the	pace	of	trial	re-
cruitment for its two actively recruiting trials: TACTI-002 and INSIGHT-004. AIPAC has been fully recruited since June 2019.

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CLINICAL TRIALS

AIPAC - Phase IIb

AIPAC (Active Immunotherapy PAClitaxel) evaluates efti in combination with paclitaxel, a standard of care chemotherapy, as 
a chemo-immunotherapy combination. The trial is a randomised, double blinded, placebo-controlled clinical study with 226 
evaluated HR+ metastatic breast cancer patients and is taking place across in more than 30 clinical trial sites in Germany, 
the UK, France, Hungary, Belgium, Poland and the Netherlands. The combination therapy aims to boost the body’s immune 
response against tumour cells compared to chemotherapy plus placebo.

In	March	2020,	Immutep	reported	the	first	results	from	AIPAC,	including	supportive	efficacy	data.	PFS	results	showed	that	
efti provided an improvement for patients compared to the placebo group at the 6-month landmark. In addition, efti demon-
strated	an	increased	Overall	Response	Rate	(ORR)	of	48.3%	compared	to	38.4%	in	the	placebo	group.	Favourable	results	
were	also	reported	in	multiple	predefined	patient	subgroups	and	these	are	being	explored	in	greater	detail.	Importantly,	
Overall Survival results are expected to be reported by the end of calendar year 2020.

TACTI-002 - Phase II

TACTI-002 (Two ACTive Immunotherapies) is Immutep’s Phase II study evaluating the combination of efti with KEYTRU-
DA®	(or	pembrolizumab,	an	anti-PD-1	therapy)	in	up	to	109	patients	with	second	line	HNSCC	or	NSCLC	in	first	and	second	
line. The study is taking place at 12 clinical sites across Australia, Europe, the UK and US and is being conducted in collab-
oration with Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA (known as “MSD” outside the United States and Canada).

In	November	2019,	Immutep	reported	the	first	preliminary	safety	and	efficacy	data	from	the	TACTI-002	study.	More	mature	
data	has	been	presented	regularly	in	January,	February,	April	and	June	2020	with	consistently	encouraging	findings	in	
different patient cohorts. 

For	a	first	cohort	of	patients	with	first	line	NSCLC	(stage	1	of	Part	A)	median	PFS	is	estimated	to	be	more	than	9	months,	a	
remarkable	achievement	for	patients	with	such	advanced	cancer.	The	ORR	for	this	group	is	an	encouraging	53%	and	71%	
of patients had tumour shrinkage. 

Immutep	reported	the	first	Complete	Response	(complete	disappearance	of	target	lesion)	from	a	patient	with	second	line	
HNSCC	(Part	C)	in	its	most	recent	data.	In	addition,	the	ORR	of	stage	1	of	Part	C	is	38.9%	and	44%	of	patients	had	tumour	
shrinkage.	Initial	efficacy	results	have	not	yet	been	reported	from	patients	with	second	line	NSCLC	(stage	1	of	Part	B)	as	
recruitment was only completed in August 2020.

Recruitment for both patient cohorts (stages 1 and 2) of Part A and stage 1 of Part B (second line NSCLC) of the study has 
recently been completed, while recruitment is ongoing for stage 2 of Part C (second line HNSCC). In total 87 patients out of 
up	to	109	(80%)	are	already	enrolled	and	participating	in	the	trial	in	August	2020.	

TACTI-mel - Phase I

TACTI-mel (Two ACTive Immunotherapies in melanoma) is Immutep’s Phase I clinical trial evaluating efti with MSD’s 
KEYTRUDA® in 24 patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma that have had either a suboptimal response or had 
disease progression with pembrolizumab monotherapy. TACTI-mel is a multi-centre, open label clinical trial involving four 
cohorts of six patients per cohort. It is testing the same combination treatment as TACTI-002, as detailed above. 

Immutep	reported	positive	final	efficacy	data	from	its	TACTI-mel	trial	which	confirmed	deep	durable	responses	to	the	com-
bination	treatment,	in	October	2019.	12	patients	(50%)	had	a	decrease	of	≥	75%	in	the	target	lesions	and	9	patients	(38%)	
were	treated	for	≥	12	months	with	pembrolizumab	and	efti.	The	results	also	determined	that	30	mg	of	efti	was	the	recom-
mended dosage level for Phase II trials recruiting patients treated with an anti-PD-1 therapy and this is the dosage level 
currently being used in the ongoing TACTI-002 Phase II trial.

TACTI-mel	confirmed	efti’s	favourable	safety	profile	in	combination	with	pembrolizumab	with	no	dose-limiting	toxicities.	

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Efti Manufacturing

During	the	financial	year	2020,	Immutep	commenced	some	of	the	steps	towards	upscaling	the	manufacturing	process	of	efti	
from 200L to 2,000L single-use bioreactors at the WuXi Biologics manufacturing plant (Wuxi, China). This work program 
prepares for potential commercial manufacturing and additional registration trials in multiple indications. It is planned to 
recommence as Immutep advances its clinical development program for efti.

Separately, Immutep’s partner in China, EOC Pharma, has also started upscaling manufacturing to 2,000L. 

IMP761 – preclinical development

IMP761	is	an	immunosuppressive	agonist	antibody	to	LAG-3.	It	is	the	first	agonist	antibody	that	targets	the	immune	check-
point	LAG-3	for	the	treatment	of	autoimmune	diseases,	such	as	inflammatory	bowel	diseases,	rheumatoid	arthritis,	and	
multiple sclerosis.

Immutep	continued	cell	line	development	and	the	manufacturing	steps	for	IMP761	during	the	financial	year.	The	Company’s	
manufacturing	partner	for	IMP761,	Batavia	Biosciences,	made	significant	progress	in	the	cell	line	development,	delivering	
a	pharmaceutical-grade,	stable	CHO	cell	line	that	produces	sufficient	yields	for	the	clinical	development	of	IMP761.	The	
program is now working on the completion of cell line development.

IMP761 preclinical research results were published in the peer reviewed Journal of Immunology	during	the	financial	year.	

CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT BY IMMUTEP’S PARTNERS

Novartis - IMP701 – Phase II

Novartis is Immutep’s partner for the development of LAG525, which is a humanised LAG-3 antagonist antibody derived 
from its IMP701 antibody. 

In	total,	Novartis	has	five	clinical	trials	ongoing	for	LAG525	in	multiple	cancer	indications,	including	a	Phase	II	clinical	trial	in	
triple	negative	breast	cancer.	Across	the	five	trials,	LAG525	will	be	evaluated	in	a	total	of	more	than	1,000	patients,	signifi-
cantly enhancing the value of this product candidate.

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) - IMP731 - Phase I

GSK is Immutep’s partner for GSK2831781, which is derived from the Company’s IMP731 antibody.

GSK	is	conducting	a	Phase	II	clinical	study	evaluating	GSK2831781	in	242	ulcerative	colitis	patients.	The	first	patient	being	
dosed September 2019 prompted a milestone payment of GBP4m (AU$7.4m). The study is expected to be fully completed in 
August	2022	with	clinical	proof	of	concept	expected	in	the	first	half	of	calendar	year	2021.	

GSK also completed a Phase I study in 36 healthy Japanese and Caucasian volunteers in December 2019.

CYTLIMIC – Phase I

Immutep continued to collaborate with CYTLIMIC to prepare for clinical trials evaluating efti as part of a cancer peptide vac-
cine, called CYT001, in patients with advanced or metastatic solid cancer. The cancer vaccine is comprised of the combina-
tion immunotherapy of a HSP70 derived peptide, a GPC3 derived peptide, Immutep’s IMP321 (efti) and Hiltonol. 

CYTLIMIC reported positive results from its YNP01 Phase I clinical trial of CYT001 in early 2020, showing that approximate-
ly	70%	of	patients	showed	an	immune	response	to	each	peptide.	The	results	were	published	in	the	scientific	peer-reviewed	
journal, Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy. 

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In addition, in June 2020 interim results from a second Phase I study of CYT001, called YCP02, showed that tumour cell 
death	and	infiltration	of	T	cells	into	tumour	regions	was	observed	in	6	out	of	9	patients.

CYTLIMIC is also collaborating with Chiba University in Japan to start a new Phase I trial of CYT001, called CRESCENT1.

EOC Pharma – IMP321 - Phase I

In March 2020, Immutep’s partner and Chinese licensee, EOC Pharma, completed patient recruitment for its ongoing Phase 
I EOC202A1101 study being conducted in China. The study tests efti (designated as EOC202 in China) in patients with met-
astatic breast cancer. The results from the trial are expected to be reported by EOC Pharma in FY 2021.

EOC	Pharma	also	confirmed	its	plans	to	continue	advancing	efti	following	its	analysis	of	the	PFS	data,	including	subgroup	
analysis, from Immutep’s Phase IIb AIPAC study, detailed above. This includes manufacturing scale up work. 

EOC Pharma holds the development and commercialisation rights to efti in Greater China.

INSIGHT – Phase I 

INSIGHT is a Phase I study is being conducted by Immutep’s partner, and trial sponsor, IKF, in Germany and is evaluating 
efti in advanced solid cancers. 

The INSIGHT trial includes a 4th arm, called INSIGHT-004.

INSIGHT-004 is a Phase I study being conducted as the 4th arm of the ongoing INSIGHT Phase I clinical trial and is being 
conducted as an amendment under the existing protocol of INSIGHT. The Institute of Clinical Cancer Research, Kranken-
haus Nordwest GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany (“IKF”) is the sponsor of the clinical trial which evaluates the combination of 
efti with avelumab, a human anti-PD-L1 antibody, in 12 patients with different advanced solid malignancies, primarily with 
gastrointestinal	indications.	It	is	the	first	study	of	an	approved	and	marketed	anti-PD-L1	drug	in	combination	with	efti.	

In	April	2020,	INSIGHT-004	reached	full	patient	recruitment	and	first	data	was	reported	in	May	2020.	Encouraging	early	
efficacy	signals	have	been	observed	in	a	variety	of	cancer	indications	Importantly,	the	combination	treatment	of	efti	and	
avelumab seems to be safe and well tolerated, with no new safety signals or dose limiting toxicities to date. Further data 
from the study is expected to be reported by the end of calendar year 2020. 

Intellectual Property 

Throughout	the	financial	year	2020,	Immutep	continued	to	build	its	intellectual	property	position.	This	included	receiving	four	
new	patents	during	the	financial	year.	The	Company	has	a	total	of	12	patent	families	relating	to	its	product	candidates	and	
related technologies. 

In	August	2019,	the	European	Patent	Office	granted	a	new	patent	entitled	“LAG-3	dosage	regime	for	use	in	the	treatment	of	
cancer” providing further intellectual property protection for Immutep’s method of treating cancer by the administration of a 
plurality of doses of a recombinant LAG-3 protein or a derivative thereof.

Also	protecting	efti,	the	Japanese	Patent	Office	granted	Immutep	a	new	patent	entitled	“Combined	Preparations	for	the	
Treatment of Cancer” in May 2020. It relates to the use of efti in combined therapeutic preparations with a chemotherapy 
agent and follows the grant of similar European and Australian patents in May 2019 and June 2019, respectively.

In addition, the Company strengthened its intellectual property protection for its therapeutic antibody, LAG525, which is 
licensed	by	Novartis,	with	two	new	patents.	In	September	2019,	the	Japanese	Patent	Office	granted	a	patent	for	LAG525	
by,	entitled	“Antibody	molecules	to	LAG-3	and	uses	thereof.”	Similarly,	the	European	Patent	Office	granted	a	patent	with	the	
same title in November 2019. These patents relate to LAG525 and its use in the treatment of cancer and infectious disease.

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Financial Performance

Licensing	revenue	increased	significantly	from	A$140K	in	FY	2019	to	A$7.49	million	in	FY	2020,	mainly	attributed	to	the	
GSK	milestone	payment	of	GBP	4	million	(A$7.49	million)	received	in	this	fiscal	year	related	to	the	first	patient	being	dosed	
in GSK’s Phase II clinical trial evaluating GSK2831781 in ulcerative colitis.

The research material sales decreased from A$1.16 million in FY 2019 to A$280k in FY 2020 due to a single bigger pur-
chase by customer in FY 2019. 

In June 2020, Immutep received a cash rebate of A$1.44 million from the Australian Federal Government’s R&D tax in-
centive program, which was provided in respect of expenditure incurred on eligible research and development activities con-
ducted in FY 2019 mainly related to the TACTI-mel and TACTI-002 trials being conducted in Australia. In addition, Immutep 
has recognised approximately A$1.16 million grant income from the Australian Federal Government’s R&D tax incentive 
program for FY 2020.

The Company’s French subsidiary received two cash grants from the French Crédit d’Impôt Recherche (CIR) scheme during 
the	financial	year:	1)	In	October	2019,	it	received	€1.57	million	(approximately	A$2.58	million)	for	the	eligible	research	and	
development	expenditures	incurred	in	the	2018	calendar	year	in	Europe.	2)	In	May	2020,	it	received	€2.17	million	(approxi-
mately A$3.58 million) for the eligible research and development expenditures incurred in the 2019 calendar year in Europe. 
The French subsidiary has also recognised A$1.98 million grant income from the French Crédit d’Impôt Recherche scheme 
for	the	expenditure	incurred	on	eligible	research	and	development	activities	conducted	in	first	half	of	calendar	year	2020.

Interest income decreased from A$397K in FY 2019 to A$200K in FY 2020. The decrease was mainly due to the decrease 
in weighted average interest rates.  Total revenue and other income increased from A$7.49 million in FY 2019 to A$16.50 
million	in	FY	2020,	which	is	a	120%	increase.

Research and development and intellectual property expenses increased from A$16.59 million in FY 2019 to A$20.40 
million	in	FY	2020.	The	significant	increase	was	expected	and	was	primarily	due	to	the	increased	clinical	trial	activities,	
especially in TACTI-002 and AIPAC. 

Whilst clinical trial costs related to AIPAC and TACTI-mel are expected to decline further given both of these trials are being 
finalised,	costs	related	to	TACTI-002	are	expected	to	rise	further	as	the	predefined	number	of	patient	responses	to	the	com-
bination treatment were observed in the initial patient cohorts, warranting further recruitment of patients into stage 2 of two 
of the three patient Parts so far.

Corporate administrative expenses for FY 2020 were A$6.34 million compared to A$6.37 million for FY 2019. 

The	loss	after	tax	for	FY	2020	of	A$13,468,232	was	significantly	lower	compared	to	A$18,343,984	for	FY	2019,	mainly	due	
to	the	significant	increase	in	the	license	revenue.

On behalf of the Board and management team of Immutep, we thank you for your continued support and look forward to 
updating you with more data results in the months ahead.

Outlook

Immutep continues to be the worldwide leader in developing LAG-3 therapeutics. Its LAG-3 technologies have been evalu-
ated in 12 active clinical trials and almost 2,000 patients across the globe. The Company continued to build the value of its 
lead product candidate, efti, throughout 2020 by advancing multiple clinical trials and reporting supportive and encouraging 
data from these studies, including AIPAC, TACTI-002 and TACTI-mel. 

Looking	ahead,	Immutep	will	be	reporting	multiple	data	read-outs	in	the	coming	financial	year,	including	further	clinical	trial	
results from its TACTI-002 and INSIGHT-004, along with Overall Survival results from AIPAC. 

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In	addition,	it	has	committed	partnerships	in	place	with	five	of	the	world’s	largest	pharmaceutical	companies:	Merck,	Pfizer,	
Merck MSD, Novartis and GSK, plus our partner in China, EOC Pharma building the Company’s network and business 
development opportunities.

Sincerely,

Mr Marc Voigt 
Executive	Director	&	Chief	Executive	Officer	(CEO) 
Immutep Limited 
25 August 2020

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The directors present their report on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as the ‘consolidated entity’ or ‘Group’) 
consisting of Immutep Limited (referred to hereafter as the ‘Company’ or ‘parent entity’) and the entities it controlled at the 
end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2020.

Directors

The	following	persons	were	directors	of	Immutep	Limited	during	the	whole	of	the	financial	year	and	up	to	the	date	of	this	report:

Dr Russell Howard (Non- Executive Chairman)
Mr Pete Meyers (Non-Executive Director & Deputy Chairman)
Mr	Marc	Voigt	(Executive	Director	&	Chief	Executive	Officer)
Mr Grant Chamberlain (Non-Executive Director)

Principal activities

Immutep is a globally active biotechnology company that is a leader in the development of LAG-3 related immunotherapeu-
tic products for cancer and autoimmune disease. It is dedicated to leveraging its technology and expertise to discover and 
develop novel immunotherapies, and to partner with leading organisations to bring innovative treatment options to market 
for patients. 

Its lead product candidate is eftilagimod alpha (“efti” or “IMP321”), a soluble LAG-3Ig fusion protein based on the LAG-3 im-
mune control mechanism, which is in clinical development for the treatment of cancer. Immutep has two other clinical candi-
dates (IMP701 and IMP731) that are fully licensed to major pharmaceutical partners, and a fourth candidate (IMP761) which 
is in pre-clinical development for autoimmune disease.  Immutep is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (IMM), and 
on the NASDAQ (IMMP) in the United States.

Dividends

There	were	no	dividends	paid	or	declared	during	the	current	or	previous	financial	year.

Review of operations

The loss after tax for the consolidated entity amounted to $13,468,232 (30 June 2019: $18,343,984). 

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19), was declared a world-wide pandemic by the World Health Organisation in March 2020.  
The Group is monitoring the potential impact of COVID-19, if any, on the carrying value of certain assets. The number one 
priority for the Group has been and remains the health and safety of our team members and patients.  The Group has 
worked closely with the hospitals and trial sites, to ensure we implemented all measures to safeguard our employees and 
patients.		From	a	clinical	perspective,	COVID-19	had	a	limited	impact	on	the	operations	and	financial	performance	during	
the	financial	year	ended	30	June	2020.		

Patient recruitment has progressed for our trials of TACTI-002 and INSIGHT-004 however, patient recruitment in the future 
could be affected.  The Group has managed to address these challenges without a material impact on our clinical program 
and	financial	performance	for	the	year.	However,	the	extent	to	which	these	events	may	influence	the	Group’s	business	mov-
ing forward will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time. The Group 
will continue to assess the impact on every level.

This is further described in detail in the Review of Operations and Activities on page 6.

Significant changes in the state of affairs

During	the	year,	the	Company	had	successfully	completed	two	capital	raisings	in	Australia,	raising	a	total	of	$22m.		The	first	
capital	raise	was	completed	earlier	in	the	financial	year	(with	$4m	from	a	placement	offer	and	$6m	from	a	fully	underwritten,	
non-renounceable entitlement offer).

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The capital raising in April 2020 successfully raised $12 million before transaction cost with existing and new institutional 
investors. The proceeds from the raise will drive development of Immutep’s immuno-oncology and autoimmune programs 
including its lead product candidate, eftilagimod alpha.

The	two	raisings	during	the	financial	year	has	strengthened	the	Group’s	balance	sheet	ahead	of	a	number	of	key	clinical	
data	value	inflection	points	thus	extending	the	Group’s	cash	reach	to	end	of	2021	calendar	year.

There	were	no	other	significant	changes	in	the	state	of	affairs	of	the	Group	during	the	financial	year.

Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year

On 4 August 2020, Ridgeback Capital Investments’ 37,144,524 warrants lapsed.  These warrants were issued with the con-
vertible notes issued to Ridgeback Capital Investments on 4 August 2015.

No	other	matter	or	circumstance	has	arisen	since	30	June	2020,	that	has	significantly	affected	the	Group’s	operations,	re-
sults, or state of affairs, or may do so in future years.

Likely developments and expected results of operations

Information on likely developments in the operations of the consolidated entity are included in the Review of Operations and 
Activities on page 6. Information on the expected results of operations have not been included in this report because the 
directors believe it would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the consolidated entity.

Environmental regulation

Immutep’s activities in respect of the conduct of preclinical and clinical trials and the manufacturing of drugs are undertaken 
in accordance with applicable environment and human safety regulations in each of the jurisdictions in which the company 
has	operations.	The	Company	is	not	aware	of	any	matter	that	requires	disclosure	with	respect	to	any	significant	regulations	
in respect of its operating activities and believes that there have been no issues of non-compliance during the period.

The	consolidated	entity	is	not	subject	to	any	significant	environmental	regulation	under	Australian	Commonwealth	or	State	law.

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PhD

Dr. Russell Howard is an Australian scientist, executive manager,
and entrepreneur. He was a pioneer in molecular parasitology
and	commercialisation	of	“DNA	Shuffling”.	He	is	an	inventor	of	9	patents
and	has	over	140	scientific	publications.	After	his	PhD	in	biochemistry	from	the	University	of
Melbourne, he held positions at several research laboratories, including the National Institutes of
Health in the USA where he gained tenure. In industry, Dr. Howard worked at Schering-Plough’s
DNAX	Research	Institute	in	Palo	Alto,	CA;	was	the	President	and	Scientific	Director	of	Affymax,
Inc. and co-founder and CEO of Maxygen, Inc. After its spin-out from GlaxoWellcome, as Maxy-
gen’s CEO, Dr. Howard led its IPO on NASDAQ and a secondary offering, raising US$ 260 mil-
lion. Maxygen developed and partnered dozens of technology applications and products over 12
years of his tenure as CEO. After leaving Maxygen in 2008, he started the Cleantech company
NovoNutrients Inc. (formerly Oakbio, Inc.) and remains involved in several innovative companies
in the USA and Australia. He is currently Executive Chairman of NeuClone Pty Ltd.

Appointed as Non-Executive Director on 8 May 2013 and appointed as Non-Executive Chairman
on 17 November 2017

None

None

Chair of Remuneration Committee and Member of Audit and Risk Committee

Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chairman

BS, MBA

Pete	Meyers	is	currently	the	Chief	Financial	Officer	of	Eagle
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGRX).   Prior to joining
Eagle	Pharmaceuticals,	Mr.	Meyers	served	in	Chief	Financial	Officer
roles at Motif BioSciences Inc. and TetraLogic Pharmaceuticals Corporation.  Prior to his role at
TetraLogic, Mr. Meyers spent 18 years in health care investment banking, holding positions of
increasing responsibility at Dillon, Read & Co., Credit Suisse First Boston LLC and, most recent-
ly, as Co-Head of Global Health Care Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. Mr.
Meyers is the Chairman and President of The Thomas M. Brennan Memorial Foundation, Inc.,
and also serves on the Board of Directors of East End Hospice, Inc.  He earned a Bachelor of
Science degree in Finance from Boston College and a Master of Business Administration degree
from Columbia Business School.

Appointed as Non-Executive Director on 12 February 2014 and appointed as Non-Executive
Deputy Chairman on 17 November 2017

None

None

Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee, Member of the Remuneration Committee

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Information on directors

Dr Russell Howard

Qualifications

Experience and expertise

Date of appointment

Other current directorships

Former directorships 
(in the last 3 years)

Special responsibilities

Mr Pete Meyers

Qualifications

Experience and expertise

Date of appointment

Other current directorships

Former directorships 
(in the last 3 years)

Special responsibilities

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

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Mr Marc Voigt

Qualifications

Experience and expertise

Date of appointment

Other current directorships

Former directorships 
(in the last 3 years)

Special responsibilities

Mr Grant Chamberlain

Qualifications

Experience and expertise

Date of appointment

Other current directorships

Former directorships 
(in the last 3 years)

Special responsibilities

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

MBA

Marc	has	more	than	20	years	of	experience	in	the	financial	and	biotech
industry, having joined the Immutep team in 2011 as the General
Manager, European Operations based in Berlin, Germany. In May 2012,
he	became	Immutep	’s	Chief	Business	Officer	and	in	November	2012	its	Chief	Financial	Officer,
as well as continuing to focus on its European operations. Having started his career at the Allianz
Group working in pension insurances and funds, he moved to net.IPO AG, a publicly listed bou-
tique investment bank in Frankfurt where he was focused on IPOs and venture capital invest-
ments. Marc then worked for a number of years as an investment manager for a midsize venture
capital fund based in Berlin, specialising in healthcare. He also gained considerable operational
experience while serving in different management roles with Revotar Biopharmaceuticals, Capro-
tec Bioanalytics and Medical Enzymes AG respectfully, where he handled several successful
licensing	transactions	and	financing	rounds.		Since	2001,	Marc	has	been	a	judge	and	coach	in
BPW, Germany’s largest regional start-up initiative.

9 July 2014

None

None

None

Non-Executive Director

LLB (Hons), BCom

Mr Chamberlain is a partner of One Ventures, one of Australia’s leading
venture	capital	firms.	Prior	to	joining	OneVentures	in	2017
Mr. Chamberlain was Head of Mergers & Acquisitions and Financial
Sponsors Australia at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Prior to joining Bank of America Merrill
Lynch in 2013, Mr Chamberlain held senior positions at Nomura Australia and Deutsche Bank.
He has over 20 years’ experience in investment banking and advised on many of the largest
mergers and acquisitions transactions in Australia during that time. He began his career as a
corporate lawyer at Freehill Hollingdale & Page. Mr Chamberlain earned a Bachelor of Laws with
Honors and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne.

21 August 2017

None

None

Member of the Audit and Risk Committee and Remuneration Committee

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Meetings of directors

The number of meetings of the Company’s Board of Directors and of each board committee held during the year ended 30 
June 2020, and the number of meetings attended by each director were:

Dr Russell Howard

Mr Pete Meyers

Mr Marc Voigt

Mr Grant Chamberlain 

Full Board

Remuneration Committee

Audit and Risk Committee

Attended

Held

Attended

Held

Attended

Held

4

3

4

4

4

4

4

4

1

-

-

1

1

1

-

1

2

2

-

2

2

2

-

2

Held:	represents	the	number	of	meetings	held	during	the	time	the	director	held	office	or	was	a	member	of	the 
relevant committee.

Management directory

Ms Deanne Miller,
Chief	Operating	Officer,	General	Counsel	&	Company	Secretary

Ms Miller has broad commercial experience having held legal, investment banking, regulatory com-
pliance and tax advisory positions, including, Legal Counsel at RBC Investor Services, Associate 
Director at Westpac Group, Legal & Compliance Manager at Macquarie Group, Regulatory Compli-
ance Analyst at the Australian Securities and Investment Commission, and Tax Advisor at KPMG. 
She joined the Company as General Counsel and Company Secretary in October 2012 and was 
promoted	to	the	role	of	Chief	Operating	Officer	in	November	2016.	She	has	a	Combined	Bachelor	of	Laws	(Honours)	and	
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance (double major) from the University of Sydney. She is admitted as a solicitor 
in NSW and member of the Law Society of NSW.

Dr Frédéric Triebel,
Chief	Scientific	Officer	&	Chief	Medical	Officer

Frédéric	Triebel,	MD	Ph.D.,	was	the	scientific	founder	of	Immutep	S.A.	(2001)	and	served	as	the	
Scientific	and	Medical	Director	at	Immutep	from	2004.	Before	starting	Immutep	S.A.,	he	was	Pro-
fessor in Immunology at Paris University. While working at Institut Gustave Roussy (IGR), a large 
cancer centre in Paris, he discovered the LAG-3 gene in 1990 and continued working on this re-
search program since then, identifying the functions and medical usefulness of this molecule. He 

headed a research group at IGR while also being involved in the biological follow-up of cancer patients treated in Phase I/II 
immunotherapy trials. He was Director of an INSERM Unit from 1991 to 1996.

First trained as a clinical haematologist, Prof. Triebel holds a Ph.D. in immunology (Paris University) and successfully  
developed several research programs in immunogenetics and immunotherapy, leading to 144 publications and 16 patents. 

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REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED)

The Directors are pleased to present the 2020 remuneration report which sets out remuneration information for Immutep 
Limited’s Non-Executive Directors, Executive Directors, and key management personnel.

Directors and key management personnel disclosed in this report

Name

Dr Russell Howard

Mr Pete Meyers

Mr Marc Voigt

Mr Grant Chamberlain

Key management personnel

Ms Deanne Miller

Dr Frédéric Triebel

Position

Non-Executive Chairman

Non-Executive Director and Deputy Chairman

Executive	Director	&	Chief	Executive	Officer

Non-Executive Director

Chief	Operating	Officer,	General	Counsel	&	Company	Secretary

Chief	Scientific	Officer	&	Chief	Medical	Officer

The remuneration report is set out under the following main headings:

A  Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration

B  Details of remuneration

C  Service agreements

D  Share-based compensation

A. Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration

Remuneration Policy

Remuneration of all Executive and Non-Executive Directors and Officers of the Company is determined by the 
Remuneration Committee. 

Remuneration Governance

The Remuneration Committee is a committee of the board. It is primarily responsible for making recommendations to 
the board on:

• Non-Executive Director fees
•
•
•

remuneration levels of Executive Directors and other key management personnel
the over-arching executive remuneration framework and operation of the incentive plan, and
key performance indicators (KPI) and performance hurdles for the executive team.

Their objective is to ensure that remuneration policies and structures are fair and competitive and aligned with the long-term 
interests of the Company.

The Corporate Governance Statement provides further information on the role of this committee.

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Non-Executive Directors’ fees

Non-executive directors’ cash fees are determined within an aggregate directors’ fee pool limit, which is periodically recom-
mended for approval by shareholders. The maximum currently stands at $500,000 per annum and was approved by share-
holders at the annual general meeting on 26 November 2010.

The	remuneration	paid	to	each	director	is	inclusive	of	committee	fees.	No	retirement	benefits	are	payable	other	than	statuto-
ry superannuation, if applicable. 

The 4th edition of the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations released by the ASX Corporate Governance	
Council	(Council)	specifies	that	it	is	generally	acceptable	for	non-executive	directors	to	receive	securities	as	part	of	their 
remuneration to align their interest with the interests of other security holders, however non-executive directors should not 
receive performance-based remuneration as it may lead to bias in their decision making and compromise their objectivity.	
Accordingly,	as	a	means	of	attracting	and	retaining	talented	individuals,	given	the	fiscal	constraints	of	a	development	stage 
company, the Board has chosen to grant equity in the form of performance rights which vest based only on meeting 
continuous service conditions. Non-Executive Directors do not receive performance-based bonuses and prior shareholder 
approval is required to participate in any issue of equity.

Executive remuneration policy and framework

In determining executive remuneration, the board aims to ensure that remuneration practices are:

•

•
•

competitive and reasonable, enabling the Company to attract and retain key talent from both the domestic and
international market places,
aligned to the Company’s strategic and business objectives and the creation of shareholder value, transparent, and
acceptable to shareholders.

The executive remuneration framework has three components:

•
•
•

base	pay	and	benefits,	including	superannuation,	social	security	payments	and	health	insurance
 short-term performance incentives, and
long-term incentives through participation in employee option plans and the grant of performance rights.

Executive remuneration mix 

In accordance with the Company’s objective to ensure that executive remuneration is aligned to Company performance, a 
portion of the executives’ target pay is “at risk”.

Base pay and benefits 

Executives	receive	their	base	pay	and	benefits	structured	as	a	total	employment	cost	(TEC)	package	which	may	be	deliv-
ered	as	a	combination	of	cash	and	prescribed	non-financial	benefits	at	the	executives’	discretion.	Executives	are	offered	a	
competitive	base	pay	that	comprises	the	fixed	component	of	pay	and	rewards.

Independent remuneration information is obtained from sources such as independent salary surveys to ensure base pay is 
set	to	reflect	the	market	for	a	comparable	role.	Base	pay	for	executives	is	reviewed	annually	to	ensure	the	executive’s	pay	is	
competitive with the market. 

In order to obtain the experience required to achieve the Company’s goals, it has been necessary to recruit management 
from the international marketplace. Accordingly, executive pay is also viewed in light of the market from which our execu-
tives are recruited in order to be competitive with the relevant market.

An executive’s pay is also reviewed on promotion. There are no guaranteed base pay increases included in any executives’ 
contracts.	Superannuation	benefits	are	paid	on	behalf	of	Australian	based	executives.	

At this stage of the Company’s development, shareholder return is enhanced by the achievement of milestones in the devel-
opment	of	the	Company’s	products.	The	Company’s	Remuneration	Policy	is	not	directly	based	on	its	financial	performance,	
rather on industry practice, given the Company operates in the biotechnology sector and the Company’s primary focus is 

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research activities with a long-term objective of developing and commercialising the research & development results. At se-
nior management level, performance pay is partly determined by achieving successful capital raising milestones to support 
its clinical programs and the achievement of clinical milestones and business development activities in a manner that aligns 
the executive’s performance pay with value creation for shareholders. 

The Company envisages its earnings will remain negative whilst the Company continues in the research and development 
phase.	Shareholder	wealth	reflects	this	speculative	and	volatile	market	sector.

Short-term incentives 

Executives have the opportunity to earn an annual short-term incentive (STI) depending on their accountabilities and impact 
on the organisation. STIs may be awarded at the end of a performance review cycle for meeting group and individual mile-
stone achievements that align to the Company’s strategic and business objectives at the discretion of the board.

The remuneration committee is responsible for determining the amount of STI to be awarded. To assist in this assessment, 
the committee receives reports on performance from management. The committee has the discretion to adjust short-term 
incentives downwards in light of unexpected or unintended circumstances. 

In the current pre-commercialisation stage of the Company’s development, it is the Board’s preference to issue non-cash 
STIs except in unusual circumstances. 

Non-cash STIs are granted under the Executive Incentive Plan (EIP) which was approved by shareholders at the 2018 An-
nual General Meeting. In light of our global operations the Board adopted the Company’s incentive arrangements to ensure 
that it continues to retain and motivate key executives in a manner that is aligned with shareholders’ interests. The Com-
pany’s ‘umbrella’ EIP was adopted to allow eligible executives to apply for the grant of performance rights and/or options. 
Equity incentives granted in accordance with the EIP Rules are designed to provide meaningful remuneration opportunities 
and	will	reflect	the	importance	of	retaining	a	world-class	management	team.	The	Company	endeavours	to	achieve	simplicity	
and transparency in remuneration design, whilst also balancing competitive market practices in the United States, France, 
Germany, and Australia.

Long-term incentives 

Long-term incentives (LTI) are also provided to certain employees via the EIP. The LTI is intended to:

•
•
•

•

reward high performance and to encourage a high-performance culture
align the interest of executives and senior management with those of the company and shareholders
 provide the company with the means to compete for talented staff by offering remuneration that includes an
equity-based component, like many of its competitors
assist with the attraction and retention of key personnel.

Executives and senior managers eligible to participate in the LTI are considered by the Board to be in roles that have the 
opportunity	to	significantly	influence	long-term	shareholder	value.	

The Company may issue eligible participants with performance rights which entitle the holder to subscribe for or be trans-
ferred one fully paid ordinary share of the Company for no consideration. Equity-settled performance rights carry no divi-
dend or voting rights. 

The performance rights are issued to executive directors and employees for no consideration and are subject to the con-
tinuing	employment	and	lapse	upon	resignation,	redundancy	or	termination,	or	failure	to	achieve	the	specified	performance	
vesting condition. The performance rights will immediately vest and become exercisable if in the Board’s opinion a vesting 
event	occurs	(as	defined	in	the	plan	rules)	such	as	a	takeover	bid	or	winding	up	of	the	Company.	If	the	performance	rights	
vest and are exercised, the employee receives ordinary shares in the Company for no consideration. 

Voting and comments made at the Company’s 2019 Annual General Meeting

The	Company	received	92.96%	“yes”	votes	and	2.27%	undirected	proxies	open	to	the	chair	to	vote	in	favor	of	the	resolution	
on	its	remuneration	report	for	the	2019	financial	year.	The	Company	addressed	specific	feedback	at	the	AGM	or	throughout	
the year on its remuneration practices. 

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B. Details of remuneration

Amounts of remuneration

Details	of	the	remuneration	of	the	directors	and	key	management	personnel	(defined	as	those	who	have	the	authority	and	
responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling the major activities of the consolidated entity) are set out in the follow-
ing tables.

30-Jun-20

Dr R Howard

Mr P Meyers

Mr G Chamberlain

Mr M Voigt

Short-term Benefits

Post  
Employ-
ment 
Benefits

Long-term 
Benefits

Share-based 
Payments

Total

Cash 
salary  
and fees

Cash  
bonus

Non  
Monetary*

Super- 
annuation

Long  
service 
leave

 Executive 
Performance 
Rights*

Options 
Issued

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

82,192

-

-

-

-

-

60,7251

187,0462

45,0503

411,418**

45,000

7,808

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

469,8304,5

325,3134,6

23,750

31,558

6,367

219,5454,6

6,367

1,014,688

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

150,725

187,046

45,050

926,248

604,436

499,662

2,413,167

-

-

-

Other Key Management Personnel

Dr F Triebel

Ms D Miller

279,123**

-

220,000

30,000

992,733

75,000

292,821

All performance rights and share prices have been adjusted for the 10 to 1 share consolidation in November 2019..

* The remuneration recognised for Non-Monetary benefits and Executive performance rights is measured in accordance with AASB 2 Share Based payments at the 
historical grant date fair value. If the amounts were measured at the 30 June share price, the amounts disclosed would be $152,269 for Non-Monetary benefits and 
$600,009 for Executive Performance Rights.

** The cash salary for both Mr Voigt and Dr Triebel remains the same as FY 2019. The variances are from the foreign currency translation.

1 Dr Russell Howard was issued 1,000,000 performance rights to vest over 4 tranches in accordance with shareholder approval received at the AGM on 16 November 
2018. The 1,000,000 performance rights were granted in lieu of additional cash to compensate Dr Howard for his additional responsibilities due to his elevation to the 
role of Chairman following the retirement of the previous Chairman from the date of the 2017 AGM. As explained in the Appendix 3Y for Dr Howard released to ASX on 
22 December 2017 and the 2018 AGM notice of meeting, the total number of performance rights proposed by the Company was calculated based on 4 years of director’s 
fees at $60,000 p.a. divided by $0.24 (being the 5 day VWAP up to and including 15 December 2017). However, the fair value of Dr Howard’s performance rights for the 
purposes of this financial report reflects the prevailing share price as at the date of shareholder approval of his performance rights, in accordance with the applicable 
accounting standards.

The first tranche of 250,000 performance rights vested on 1 December 2018 (being for continued service from 18 November 2017 to 17 November 2018). The second 
tranche of 250,000 performance rights vested on 1 December 2019 (being for continued service from 18 November 2018 to 17 November 2019). The third tranche of 
250,000 performance rights is due to vest on 1 December 2020 (being for continued service from 18 November 2019 to 17 November 2020). The final 250,000 rights will 
vest on 1 December 2021 (being continued service from 18 November 2020 to 17 November 2021).

2 Mr Pete Meyers was issued 1,002,335 performance rights to vest over 4 tranches in lieu of cash for his services as a non-executive director, in accordance with share-
holder approval received at the AGM on 25 November 2016. As indicated in the 2016 AGM notice of meeting, the number of performance rights was calculated based 
on 3.67 years of directors’ fees at $105,000 p.a. divided by $0.384 (being the 5-day VWAP up to and including 9 September 2016). However, the fair value of his perfor-
mance rights reflects the prevailing share price as at the date of shareholder approval. The first tranche of 181,425 performance rights vested on 1 October 2017 (being 
for service from 1 February 2017 to 30 September 2017). The second tranche of 273,636 performance rights vested on 1 October 2018 (being for service from 1 October 
2017 to 30 September 2018). The third tranche of 273,637 performance rights vested on 1 October 2019 (being for service from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2019). 
The final 273,637 will vest on 1 October 2020 (being for service from 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2020).

On 2 December 2019, Mr Pete Meyers was issued 1,500,000 performance rights to vest over 3 tranches in lieu of cash for his services as a non-executive director, in 
accordance with shareholder approval received at the AGM on 1 November 2019. As indicated in the 2016 AGM notice of meeting, the number of performance rights 
was calculated based on 3 years of directors’ fees at $105,000 p.a. divided by $0.21 (being the closing share price on 14 August 2019). However, the fair value of his 
performance rights reflects the prevailing share price as at the date of shareholder approval.

The first tranche of 500,000 performance rights (Post share consolidation) will vest on 1 October 2021 (being for service from 1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021). 
The second tranche of 500,000 performance rights due to vest on 1 October 2022 (being for service from 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022). The third tranche of 
500,000 performance rights due to vest 1 October 2023 (being for service from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023). 

3 Mr G Chamberlain was issued 1,327,236 performance rights to vest over 3 tranches in lieu of cash for his services as a non-executive director, in accordance with 
shareholder approval received at the AGM on 17 November 2017. As indicated in the 2017 AGM notice of meeting, the number of performance rights was calculated 
based on 3.12 years of directors’ fees at $90,000 p.a. divided by $0.2111 (being the 5-day VWAP up to and including 21 August 2017). However, the fair value of the 
performance rights reflects the prevailing share price as at the date of shareholder approval.

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The first tranche of 473,929 performance rights vested on 1 October 2018 (being for service from 21 August 2017 to 30 September 2018). The second tranche of 
426,653 performance rights vested on 1 October 2019 (being for service from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2019). The third tranche of 426,654 performance rights is 
due to vest on 1 October 2020 (being for service from 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2020).

4 Vesting dates for the Performance Rights issued to Mr M Voigt, Ms D Miller, and Dr F Triebel on 4 December 2017 were as follows: One-third  vested on 1 December 
2017 to Mr M Voigt, Ms D Miller, and Dr F Triebel;  One-third vested on 1 December 2018 to Mr M Voigt, Ms D Miller, and Dr F Triebel;  One-third vested on 1 December 
2019 to Mr M Voigt, Ms D Miller, and Dr F Triebel.   

5 On 2 December 2019, Mr Marc Voigt was issued 3,600,000 performance rights to vest over 3 tranches, in accordance with shareholder approval received at the AGM 
on 1 November 2019.  One-third is due to vest on 1 October 2020; One-third is due to vest on 1 October 2021 and One-third is due to vest on 1 October 2022.  Vesting 
is contingent upon the employee being continuously employed in good standing through the vesting period. The performance rights are subject to accelerated vesting 
according to agreed terms in each person’s employment contract.  For vesting details of the other Performance Rights please refer to Section D on Share-based com-
pensation below.

6 On 3 October 2019, Ms Deanne and Dr F Triebel were issued 1,800,000 and 2,700,000 performance rights respectively under the Executive Incentive Plan (EIP). 
The vesting date for the Performance Rights issued to Ms D Miller and Dr F Triebel during the year are as follows: 
• 1/3 are due to vest on 1 October 2020 to Ms D Miller and Dr F Triebel.
• 1/3 are due to vest on 1 October 2021 to Ms D Miller and Dr F Triebel.
• 1/3 are due to vest on 1 October 2022 to Ms D Miller and Dr F Triebel.

Vesting is contingent upon the employee being continuously employed in good standing through the vesting period. The performance rights are subject to accelerated 
vesting according to agreed terms in each person’s employment contract.  For vesting details of the other Performance Rights please refer to Section D on Share-based 
compensation below.

Short-term Benefits

Post  
Employment 
Benefits

Long-term 
Benefits

Share-based 
Payments

Total

30-Jun-19

Cash salary  
and fees

Cash  
bonus

Non  
Monetary

Super- 
annuation

$

$

$

$

Long  
service 
leave

$

 Executive 
Performance 
Rights

Options 
Issued

$

$

$

Dr R Howard

Mr P Meyers

Mr G Chamberlain

82,192

-

-

-

-

-

265,6431

60,9282

127,1813

Mr M Voigt

398,724

72,116

Other Key Management Personnel

Dr F Triebel

Ms D Miller

272,243

39,872

220,000

50,000

-

-

-

973,159

161,988

453,752

7,808

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

25,650

33,458

11,115

11,115

-

-

-

365,9884,5

245,6664

177,9794,5

789,633

All performance rights and share prices have been adjusted for the 10 to 1 share consolidation in November 2019.

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

355,643

60,928

127,181

836,828

557,781

484,744

2,423,105

1 Dr Russell Howard was issued 1,000,000 performance rights to vest over 4 tranches in accordance with shareholder approval received at the AGM on 16 November 
2018. The 1,000,000 performance rights were granted in lieu of additional cash to compensate Dr Howard for his additional responsibilities due to his elevation to the 
role of Chairman following the retirement of the previous Chairman from the date of the 2017 AGM. As explained in the Appendix 3Y for Dr Howard released to ASX on 
22 December 2017 and the 2018 AGM notice of meeting, the total number of performance rights proposed by the Company was calculated based on 4 years of director’s 
fees at $60,000 p.a. divided by $0.24 (being the 5 day VWAP up to and including 15 December 2017). However, the fair value of Dr Howard’s performance rights for the 
purposes of this financial report reflects the prevailing share price as at the date of shareholder approval of his performance rights, in accordance with the applicable 
accounting standards.

The first tranche of his performance rights (250,000 rights) vested on 1 December 2018. (Being for continued service from 18 November 2017 to 17 November 2018). 
The second tranche of 250,000 performance rights is due to vest on 1 December 2019. (Being for continued service from 18 November 2018 to 17 November 2019); The 
third tranche of 250,000 performance rights is due to vest on 1 December 2020. (Being for continued service from 18 November 2019 to 17 November 2020); The final 
250,000 will vest on 1 December 2021. (Being continued service from 18 November 2020 to 17 November 2021).

2 Mr Pete Meyers was issued 1,002,335 performance rights to vest over 4 tranches in lieu of cash for his services as a non-executive director, in accordance with share-
holder approval received at the AGM on 25 November 2016. As indicated in the 2016 AGM notice of meeting, the number of performance rights was calculated based 
on 3.67 years of directors’ fees at $105,000 p.a. divided by $0.384 (being the 5-day VWAP up to and including 9 September 2016). However, the fair value of his perfor-
mance rights reflects the prevailing share price as at the date of shareholder approval.

The first tranche of his performance rights (181,425 rights) vested on 1 October 2017. (Being for service from 1 February 2017 to 30 September 2017). The second 
tranche of 273,636 performance rights vested on 1 October 2018. (Being for service from 1 October 2017 to 30 September 2018); The third tranche of 273,637 perfor-
mance rights is due to vest on 1 October 2019. (Being for service from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2019); The final 273,637 will vest on 1 October 2020. (Being for 
service from 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2020).

3 Mr G Chamberlain was issued 1,327,236 performance rights to vest over 3 tranches in lieu of cash for his services as a non-executive director, in accordance with 
shareholder approval received at the AGM on 17 November 2017. As indicated in the 2017 AGM notice of meeting, the number of performance rights was calculated 
based on 3.12 years of directors’ fees at $90,000 p.a. divided by $0.2111 (being the 5-day VWAP up to and including 21 August 2017). However, the fair value of the 
performance rights reflects the prevailing share price as at the date of shareholder approval.

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The first tranche of his performance rights (473,929 rights) vested on 1 October 2018. (Being for service from 21 August 2017 to 30 September 2018). The second 
tranche of 426,653 performance rights is due to vest on 1 October 2019. (Being for service from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2019); The third tranche of 426,654 
performance rights is due to vest on 1 October 2020. (Being for service from 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2020).

4 The Performance Rights issued to Mr M Voigt, Ms D Miller, and Dr F Triebel on 4 December 2017 vesting dates are as follows: 
• 1/3 vested on 1 December 2017 to Mr M Voigt, Ms D Miller, and Dr F Triebel.
• 1/3 vested on 1 December 2018 to Mr M Voigt, Ms D Miller, and Dr F Triebel.
• 1/3 vested on 1 December 2019 to Mr M Voigt, Ms D Miller, and Dr F Triebel.

5 Performance Rights issued in prior years vested as follows: 
• On 30 October 2018, 1,225,490 performance rights were forfeited for Mr. M Voigt and 367,647 performance rights were forfeited for Ms. D Miller.

Vesting is contingent upon the employee being continuously employed in good standing through the vesting period. The performance rights are subject to accelerated 
vesting according to agreed terms in each person’s employment contract.

For vesting details of the other Performance Rights please refer to Section D on Share-based compensation below.

The	relative	proportions	of	remuneration	that	are	linked	to	performance	and	those	that	are	fixed	are	as	follows:

Name

Fixed remuneration

At risk – STI

At risk – LTI

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

Non-Executive Directors

Dr R Howard

Mr Pete Meyers

Mr Grant Chamberlain

Executive Directors

Mr M Voigt

Other Key Management Personnel

Dr F Triebel

Ms D Miller

C. Service agreements

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

44%

48%

46%

49%

49%

51%

-

-

-

5%

-

6%

-

-

-

-

-

-

8%

51%

7%

11%

54%

45%

-

-

-

44%

44%

38%

Remuneration and other terms of employment for key management personnel are formalised in service agreements. The 
service	agreements	specify	the	components	of	remuneration,	benefits,	and	notice	periods.	Participating	in	the	STI	and	LTI	
plans is subject to the Board’s discretion. Compensation paid to key management personnel is determined by the Remuner-
ation Committee on an annual basis with reference to market salary surveys. Determination of compensation for Non-Exec-
utive Directors is detailed on pages 17, 18, and 19 of the directors’ report. Details of the current terms of these agreements 
are below. Unless stated otherwise, all salaries quoted below are as at 30 June 2020.

Mr Marc Voigt

Agreement commenced:

Details

-

-

-

Executive Director & CEO

9 July 2014

The initial term was for a period of 3 years. This term was subsequently
extended for a further 3 years and extended again for an additional term that
will expire on 9 July 2026, unless terminated earlier by either party in accor-
dance with the Agreement. Each party is to provide at least 6 months’ notice
of its intention to extend the term of the contract.

The contract can be terminated by the company giving 12 months’ notice or
by Marc giving 6 months’ notice. Immutep may make payments in lieu of the
period of notice, or for any unexpired part of that notice period.

Base salary including superannuation

-

EUR 250,000

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Ms Deanne Miller

Agreement commenced:

Details

Base salary including superannuation

Dr Frédéric Triebel

Agreement commenced:

Details

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel & Company Secretary

17 October 2012

The agreement can be terminated with 6 months’ notice.

The termination terms are payment of base salary in lieu of notice period.

AUD 240,900

Chief Scientific Officer & Chief Medical Officer

12 December 2014

Each of the parties may terminate the employment contract and the present
Amendment, subject to compliance with the law and the Collective Bargain-
ing Agreement (“CBA”) and notably to a 6-month notice period as set forth
in the CBA.

The party which fails to comply with the notice period provisions shall be
liable to pay the other an indemnity equal to the salary for the remainder of
the notice period.

Base salary including superannuation

-

EUR 170,000

Under the cash bonus scheme approved by the Board of directors in February 2020, Mr Marc Voigt, Dr Frederic Triebel and Ms 
Deanne Miller are each entitled to a cash bonus of A$300,000 conditional on meeting predetermined KPIs that are designed to 
support our corporate strategy to develop product candidates to sell, license or partner with large pharmaceutical companies at 
key	value	inflection	points	or	on	a	change	of	control.	As	at	30	June	2020,	no	obligation	has	arisen	for	recognition.

Key management personnel have no entitlement to termination payments in the event of removal for misconduct or gross 
negligence.

D. Share-based compensation

Issue of shares

There were no shares issued to directors and key management personnel as part of compensation during the year end-
ed 30 June 2020. During the year 4,616,958 performance rights and options were exercised and converted into ordinary 
shares on a post consolidation basis.

Options

There	are	no	options	which	were	granted	in	prior	years	which	affected	remuneration	in	this	financial	year	or	future	reporting	
years.

Options granted under the plan carry no dividend or voting rights. When exercisable, each option is convertible into one 
ordinary share.

Shares provided on exercise of remuneration options 
No ordinary shares in the Company have been issued as a result of the exercise of remuneration options by a director.

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Performance rights

The terms and conditions of each grant of performance rights affecting remuneration of key management personnel in 
this	financial	year	or	future	reporting	years	are	as	follows.		All	performance	rights	movement	and	fair	value	in	the	table	are	
shown on post share consolidation basis.

Grant date*

Type of performance right 
granted

Vesting date and 
exercisable date

Number of 
performance 
rights**

Value 
per right at 
grant date**

% 
Vested and 
exercised 
30 June 2020

$

25 Nov 16(b)

25 Nov 16(b)

17 Nov 17(b)

17 Nov 17(b)

17 Nov 17(b)

29 Nov 17(a)

16 Nov 18(b)

16 Nov 18(b)

16 Nov 18(b)

3 Oct 19(b)

3 Oct 19(b)

3 Oct 19(b)

1 Nov19(b)

1 Nov 19(b)

1 Nov 19(b)

1 Nov 19(b)

1 Nov 19(b)

1 Nov 19(b)

Fixed	short-term	benefits

Fixed	short-term	benefits

LTI – Tranche 3

LTI – Tranche 4

LTI – Tranche 7

LTI – Tranche 7

LTI – Tranche 2

LTI – Tranche 3

LTI – Tranche 4

LTI – Tranche 1

LTI – Tranche 2

LTI – Tranche 3

LTI – Tranche 1

LTI – Tranche 2

LTI – Tranche 3

LTI – Tranche 1

LTI – Tranche 2

LTI – Tranche 3

1 Oct 19

1 Oct 20

1 Oct 19

1 Oct 20

1 Dec 19

1 Dec 19

1 Dec 19

1 Dec 20

1 Dec 21

1 Oct 2020

1 Oct 2021

1 Oct 2022

1 Oct 2021

1 Oct 2022

1 Oct 2023

1 Oct 2020

1 Oct 2021

1 Oct 2022

273,637

273,637

426,653

426,654

1,666,667

2,000,001

250,000

250,000

250,000

1,500,000

1,500,000

1,500,000

500,000

500,000

500,000

1,200,000

1,200,000

1,200,000

0.38

0.38

0.24

0.24

0.24

0.23

0.39

0.39

0.39

0.26

0.26

0.26

0.28

0.28

0.28

0.28

0.28

0.28

100

-

100

-

100

100

100

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(a) 

 (b)

* 

Performance hurdles based on individual KPIs have been set for performance rights granted. 

 No performance hurdles have been set with respect to these performance rights granted. 

In addition to the performance hurdles set, the participant must be employed by the company on the vesting date.
Performance rights granted under the plan carry no dividend or voting rights. When exercisable, each performance right is convertible into one ordinary share.

**  

On 5 November 2019, there was a 10 to 1 share consolidation.  All performance rights and fair value in the table above have therefore been adjusted accordingly.

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Details of bonuses and share-based compensation 
Details of performance rights over ordinary shares in the Company provided as remuneration to each director and each of 
the key management personnel are set out below. The table further shows the percentages of the options granted under the 
Employee Option Plan that vested and/or were forfeited during the year. 

For each cash bonus and grant of performance rights included in the tables on pages 20 to 24, the percentage of the avail-
able	bonus	or	grant	that	was	paid,	or	that	vested,	in	the	financial	year,	and	the	percentage	that	was	forfeited	because	the	
person did not meet the vesting criteria is set out below. 

Name

 Cash bonus

Share-based compensation benefits (performance rights)

Paid

For-
feited

Year 
granted

No 
Granted(A)

Value of 
rights 
at grant 
date

Vested

Number 
of rights 
vested/
excercised 
during the 
year

Value of 
rights at 
exercise 
date*******

For-
feit-
ed

Financial years in 
which rights may 
vest

%

%

$

%

$

%

Mr R Howard

Mr P Meyers

Mr G Chamberlain

-

-

-

Mr M Voigt

100%

Mr F Triebel

-

Ms D Miller

100%

-

-

-

-

-

-

2018*

1,000,000

390,000

50%

250,000

62,500

2017** 
2019******

1,002,335 
1,500,000

370,864 
420,000

73%

273,637 
-

71,145 
-

2017***

1,327,236

278,719

68%

426,653

110,930

2017***** 
2019****** 

2017**** 
2019******

2017****
2019****** 

5,000,000 
3,600,000

1,200,000 
1,008,000

3,500,000 
2,700,000

2,500,000 
1,800,000

805,000 
702,000

575,000 
468,000

100% 
-

100% 
-

100% 
-

1,666,667 
-

1,166,667 
-

833,334 
-

433,333 
-

303,333 
-

208,334 
-

-

- 
-

-

- 
-

- 
-

- 
-

2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022

2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021 
2022, 2023 & 2024

2019, 2020 & 2021

2018, 2019 & 2020 
2021, 2022 & 2023

2018, 2019 & 2020 
2021, 2022 & 2023

2018, 2019 & 2020 
2021, 2022 & 2023

A 

* 

** 

*** 

**** 

***** 

****** 

 On 5 November 2019, there was a 10 to 1 share consolidation.  All performance rights issued during the year have therefore been adjusted accordingly.

 Dr Russell Howard was issued 1,000,000 performance rights in lieu of cash for his services as a non-executive director, in accordance with shareholder approval 
received at the AGM on 16 November 2018. 
The first tranche of 250,000 performance rights vested on 1 December 2018 (being for continued service from 18 November 2017 to 17 November 2018). 
The second tranche of 250,000 performance rights vested on 1 December 2019 (being for continued service from 18 November 2018 to 17 November 2019). The 
third tranche of 250,000 performance rights is due to vest on 1 December 2020 (being for continued service from 18 November 2019 to 17 November 2020). 
The final 250,000 rights will vest on 1 December 2021 (being continued service from 18 November 2020 to 17 November 2021).

 Mr Pete Meyers was issued 1,002,335 performance rights in lieu of cash for his services as a non-executive director, in accordance with shareholder approval 
received at the AGM on 25 November 2016. 
The first tranche of 181,425 performance rights vested on 1 October 2017 (being for service from 1 February 2017 to 30 September 2017). 
The second tranche of 273,636 performance rights vested on 1 October 2018 (being for service from 1 October 2017 to 30 September 2018). 
The third tranche of 273,637 performance rights vested 1 October 2019 (being for service from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2019). 
The final 273,637 will vest on 1 October 2020 (being for service from 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2020).

Mr Grant Chamberlain was issued 1,327,236 performance rights in lieu of cash for his services as a non-executive director, in accordance with shareholder 
approval received at the AGM on 17 November 2017. 
The first tranche of 473,929 performance rights vested on 1 October 2018 (being for service from 21 August 2017 to 30 September 2018). 
The second tranche of 426,653 performance rights vested on 1 October 2019 (being for service from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2019). 
The third tranche of 426,654 performance rights is due to vest on 1 October 2020 (being for service from 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2020).

Performance rights were granted under the EIP. Long term incentive performance rights vest in three tranches as follows: 
•  1/3 vested on 1 December 2017
•  1/3 vested on 1 December 2018
•  1/3 vested on 1 December 2019 
Vesting is contingent upon the employee being continuously employed in good standing through the vesting period and meeting pre-dete rmined 
KPIs. The performance rights are subject to accelerated vesting according to agreed terms in each person’s employment contract. 

Performance rights were granted under the EIP. Long term incentive performance rights vest in three tranches as follows: 
•  1/3 vested on 1 December 2017
•  1/3 vested on 1 December 2018
•  1/3 vested on 1 December 2019 
Vesting is contingent upon the employee being continuously employed in good standing through the vesting period. The performance rights are subject to 
accelerated vesting according to agreed terms in each person’s employment contract. 

 Performance rights were granted under the EIP. Short-term incentive performance rights vest in three tranches as follows: 
• 1/3 are due to vest on 1 October 2020
• 1/3 are due to vest on 1 October 2021
• 1/3 are due to vest on 1 October 2022 
Vesting is contingent upon the employee being continuously employed in good standing through the vesting period. The performance rights are subject to 
accelerated vesting according to agreed terms in each person’s employment contract. These rights were issued pre-share consolidation, adjusted, and shown 
on a post consolidation basis.

******* 

 The value at the exercise date of performance rights that were granted as part of remuneration and were exercised during the year has been determined as 
the intrinsic value of the performance rights at that date.

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Equity instruments held by key management personnel 
The tables on the following page show the number of: 
(i)
(ii)

Options over ordinary shares in the company
Performance rights over ordinary shares in the company

Shares	in	the	company	that	were	held	during	the	financial	year	by	key	management	personnel	of	the	group,	including	their	close	
family members and entities related to them.  There were no shares granted during the reporting period as compensation.

(i) Options holdings
As	at	30	June	2020	and	2019,	there	were	no	options	holdings	outstanding	and	no	movements	during	the	financial	year	end-
ed 30 June 2020.

(ii) Performance Rights holdings

2020

Performance rights over 
ordinary shares*

Balance at start 
of the year

Granted

Exercised 

Other  
Changes

Balance at end 
of the year

Vested and
exercisable

Unvested

Dr Russell Howard

750,000

-

(250,000)

Mr Pete Meyers

Mr Marc Voigt

547,274

1,500,000

(273,637)

1,666,667

3,600,000

(1,666,667)

Mr Grant Chamberlain

853,307

-

(426,653)

Ms Deanne Miller

Dr Frédéric Triebel1

833,334

1,800,000

(833,334)

1,166,667

2,700,000

(1,166,667)

5,817,249

9,600,000

(4,616,958)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

500,000

1,773,637

3,600,000

426,654

1,800,000

2,700,000

10,800,291

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

500,000

1,773,637

3,600,000

426,654

1,800,000

2,700,000

10,800,291

* On 5 November 2019, there was a 10 to 1 share consolidation. The number of performance rights has therefore been adjusted retrospectively.

(iii) Ordinary Share holdings

Balance at start 
of the year

Received during the 
year on exercise of 
performance rights

Received during the 
year on the exercise of 
options

Other chang-
es during the 
year

Balance at 
end of the 
year

2020

Ordinary shares

Dr Russell Howard

Mr Pete Meyers 

Mr Marc Voigt

Mr Grant Chamberlain

Ms Deanne Miller

Dr Frédéric Triebel

250,000

1,227,121

5,827,196

473,931

2,314,421

4,413,106

Total ordinary shares

14,505,775

ADRs

Mr Marc Voigt

Total ADR

45

45

250,000

273,637

1,666,667

426,653

833,334

1,166,667

4,616,958

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

153,582

400,785

(143,863)

373,991

500,000

1,500,758

7,647,445

1,301,369

3,003,892

5,953,764

784,495

19,907,228

-

-

45

45

On 5 November 2019, there was a 10 to 1 share consolidation. The number of shares has therefore been adjusted retrospectively.

This concludes the remuneration report, which has been audited.

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Shares under option 

Unissued ordinary shares of Immutep Limited under option at the date of this report are as follows:

Date options granted

Expiration Date

Exercise Price

Number** Listed/Unlisted Options

5 August 2015

4 August 2020

30 October 2015

30 October 2020

7 March 2016

5 August 2015

4 July 2017

7 March 2021

4 August 2025

5 January 2023

21 December 2018

12 February 2022

$0.235

$0.568

$0.398

$0.248

US$0.249*

US$0.249*

37,144,524

79,311

102,628

847,600

15,537,180*

20,800,000*

74,511,243

Unlisted

Unlisted

Unlisted

Unlisted

Unlisted

Unlisted

* 1 American Depository Shares (ADS) listed on NASDAQ equals 10 ordinary shares listed on ASX thus the number of warrants on issue have been grossed up and their 
exercise prices adjusted accordingly in the above table to be comparable.

** On 5 November 2019, there was a 10 to 1 share consolidation. All amounts have therefore been adjusted accordingly.

No option holder has any right under the options to participate in any other share issue of the Company or any other entity.

Corporate Governance Statement

The Board is committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of corporate governance. The Board continues to	
refine	and	improve	the	governance	framework	and	practices	in	place	to	ensure	they	meet	the	interests	of	shareholders.	

The Company complies with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Gover-
nance Principles and Recommendations – 4th edition (the Principles). A copy of the company’s Corporate Governance State-
ment is available at the company’s website at the following address https://www.immutep.com/about-us/corporate-governance.html 

Indemnity and insurance of officers

During	the	financial	year,	the	Company	paid	a	premium	to	insure	the	directors	and	officers	of	the	Company	and	its	con-trolled 
entities.

The  liabilities  insured  are  legal  costs  that  may  be  incurred  in  defending  civil  or  criminal  proceedings  that  may  be  brought 
against	 the	 officers	 in	 their	 capacity	 as	 officers	 of	 entities	 in	 the	 group,	 and	 any	 other	 payments	 arising	 from	 liabilities	 in-
curred	by	the	officers	in	connection	with	such	proceedings.

This	does	not	include	such	liabilities	that	arise	from	conduct	involving	a	wilful	breach	of	duty	by	the	officers	or	the	improper	
use	by	the	officers	of	their	position	or	of	information	to	gain	advantage	for	themselves	or	someone	else	or	to	cause	detri-ment 
to the Company.  

Indemnity and insurance of auditor

The	Company	has	not	during	or	since	the	end	of	this	financial	year	indemnified	or	agreed	to	indemnify	the	auditor	of	the	
Company or any related entity against a liability incurred by the auditor.

During	the	financial	year,	the	Company	has	not	paid	a	premium	in	respect	of	a	contract	to	insure	the	auditor	of	the	Company	
or any related entity.

Proceedings on behalf of the Company

No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on behalf 
of the Company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility 
on behalf of the Company for all or part of those proceedings.

No proceedings have been brought or intervened in on behalf of the Company with leave of the Court under section 237 of 
the Corporations Act 2001.

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CONTINUEDDIRECTORS’ REPORT

Non-audit services

The Company may decide to employ the auditor on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where the auditor’s
expertise and experience with the Company and/or the group are important.

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

• all non-audit services have been reviewed by the audit committee to ensure they do not impact the impartiality and

objectivity of the auditor;

• none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110

Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants.

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

PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia

			Other	audit	and	assurance	services	in	relation	to	regulatory	filings	overseas

Other services

Network	firm	of	PricewaterhouseCoopers	Australia

   Due Diligence services

Total remuneration for non-audit services

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

-

-

-

22,950

-

22,950

Auditor’s independence declaration
A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on 
page 29.

Auditor

PricewaterhouseCoopers	continues	in	office	in	accordance	with	section	327	of	the	Corporations Act 2001.

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

On behalf of the directors

Dr Russell Howard
Chairman

Sydney
25 August 2020

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CONTINUEDAUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 
As lead auditor for the audit of Immutep Limited for the year ended 30 June 2020, I declare that to the 
best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:  

(a)

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

(b)

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

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

Caroline Mara 
Partner 
PricewaterhouseCoopers 

Newcastle 
25 August 2020 

PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 
Level 3, 45 Watt Street, PO Box 798, NEWCASTLE  NSW  2300 
T: +61 2 4925 1100, F: +61 2 4925 1199, www.pwc.com.au 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 

Page | 25  

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FINANCIAL  
STATEMENTS

Contents

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  ...................................................................31

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET  .................................................................................................................32

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY  ..............................................................................33

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS ............................................................................................34

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS .........................................................................35

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION .............................................................................................................................78

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF IMMUTEP LIMITED. ......................................79

General information

These	financial	statements	are	the	consolidated	financial	statements	of	the	consolidated	entity	consisting	of	Immutep	Limit-
ed	and	its	subsidiaries.	The	financial	statements	are	presented	in	the	Australian	currency.

Immutep	Limited	is	a	listed	public	company	limited	by	shares,	incorporated	and	domiciled	in	Australia.	Its	registered	office	
and principal place of business is:

Level 12 
95 Pitt Street 
Sydney NSW 2000

The	financial	statements	were	authorised	for	issue	by	the	directors	on	25	August	2020.	The	directors	have	the	power	to	
amend	and	reissue	the	financial	statements.

A description of the nature of the consolidated entity’s operations and its principal activities is included in the review of op-
erations and activities on pages 6 to 11 and in the directors’ report on pages 12 to 28, both of which are not part of these 
financial	statements.

Through the use of the internet, we have ensured that our corporate reporting is timely and complete 
All	press	releases,	financial	reports	and	other	information	are	available	on	our	website: www.immutep.com.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

Revenue

License revenue

Other income

Research material sales

Grant income

Net gain on foreign exchange

Net gain on fair value movement of warrants

Interest income

Total revenue and other income

Research & development and intellectual property expenses

Corporate administrative expenses

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Finance costs

Net change in fair value of convertible note liability

Loss before income tax expense

Income	tax(expense)	/	benefit

Loss after income tax expense for the year

Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss

Exchange differences on the translation of foreign operations

Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive loss for the year

Loss for the year is attributable to

Owners of Immutep Limited

Total comprehensive loss for the year is attributable to

Owners of Immutep Limited

Basic loss per share

Diluted loss per share

Note

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

7,486,444

139,782

279,805

5,973,034

346,331

2,214,813

199,541

1,155,065

4,342,364

493,736

961,176

397,281

16,499,968

7,489,404

(20,395,982)

(16,591,201)

(6,335,679)

(2,079,639)

(10,457)

(1,146,406)

(6,366,161)

(1,879,151)

-

(996,875)

(13,468,195)

(18,343,984)

(37)

-

(13,468,232)

(18,343,984)

99,957

99,957

558,415

558,415

(13,368,275)

(17,785,569)

(13,468,232)

(18,343,984)

(13,368,275)

(17,785,569)

Cents

(3.36)

(3.36)

Cents 
(Restated)

(5.48)

(5.48)

14

5

5

5

15

6

30

30

The above consolidated statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

31

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 JUNE 2020

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Current receivables

Other current assets

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Plant and equipment

Intangibles

Right of use assets

Total non-current assets

TOTAL ASSETS

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Employee	benefits

Lease liability

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Convertible note liability

Warrant liability

Employee	benefits

Lease liability

Deferred tax liability

Total non-current liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS

EQUITY

Contributed equity

Reserves

Accumulated losses

Equity attributable to the owners of Immutep Limited

TOTAL EQUITY

Note

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

7

8

9

10

11

18

13

16

18

15

14

17

18

12

19

20

20

26,322,047

3,293,692

1,536,135

31,151,874

49,356

15,194,807

201,215

15,445,378

46,597,252

2,934,367

300,466

129,412

3,364,245

8,789,113

949,600

61,978

132,971

-

9,933,662

13,297,907

33,299,345

16,567,982

5,194,126

1,779,716

23,541,824

52,950

16,946,725

-

16,999,675

40,541,499

5,060,368

238,570

-

5,298,938

7,642,707

3,164,413

47,725

-

-

10,854,845

16,153,783

24,387,716

242,990,507

66,014,899

221,091,591

65,533,954

(275,706,061)

(262,237,829)

33,299,345

33,299,345

24,387,716

24,387,716

The above consolidated balance sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

Consolidated

Contributed 
equity

Reserves

Accumulated losses

Total equity

$

$

$

$

Balance at 30 June 2018

213,232,719

64,874,040

(244,584,832)

33,521,927

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Loss after income tax expense for the year

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

Transactions with owners in their capacity as 
owners:

Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs

Exercise of warrants

Employee share-based payment

-

-

-

558,415

-

558,415

-

(18,343,984)

(18,343,984)

558,415

(18,343,984)

(17,785,569)

4,335,025

2,043,359

-

-

-

1,581,987

-

690,987

-

-

4,335,025

2,734,346

1,581,987

-

Exercise of vested performance rights

1,480,488

(1,480,488)

Balance at 30 June 2019

221,091,591

65,533,954

(262,237,829)

24,387,716

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Loss after income tax expense for the year

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

Transactions with owners in their capacity as 
owners:

-

-

-

99,957

-

99,957

-

(13,468,232)

(13,468,232)

99,957

(13,468,232)

(13,368,275)

Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs

20,555,622

-

Employee share-based payment

-

1,724,282

Exercise of vested performance rights

1,343,294

(1,343,294)

-

-

-

20,555,622

1,724,282

-

Balance at 30 June 2020

242,990,507

66,014,899

(275,706,061)

33,299,345

The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

Cash flows related to operating activities

Payments to suppliers and employees 
(inclusive of goods and services tax)

Cash receipts from grant income and government incentives

Cash receipts from license revenue

Cash receipts from research material sales

Interest received

Income taxes paid

Payment for interest on leases

Payment for security deposit

Note

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

(26,579,450)

(19,553,135)

7,702,775

7,486,444

327,876

229,348

(37)

(6,295)

-

2,669,806

139,782

1,064,840

410,630

-

-

(18,321)

Net cash outflows from operating activities

29

(10,839,339)

(15,286,398)

Cash flows related to investing activities*

Payments for plant and equipment

Net cash outflows from investing activities

Cash flows related to financing activities*

Proceeds from issue of shares

Proceeds from issue of warrants

Proceeds from exercising of warrants

Share issue transaction costs

Principal elements of lease payments

Transaction costs of warrant issues

Net cash inflows from financing activities

Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Effect of exchange rate on cash and cash equivalent

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

10

19

14

14

19

5

7

(19,348)

(19,348)

(41,434)

(41,434)

22,030,556

-

-

(1,474,934)

(77,541)

-

20,478,081

9,619,394

134,671

16,567,982

26,322,047

4,871,250

2,457,259

1,457,318

(536,225)

-

(236,887)

8,012,715

(7,315,117)

407,578

23,475,521

16,567,982

*Non-cash investing and financing activities relate mainly to the following:
• 
• 
• 

Fair value movement of convertible notes disclosed in Note 15 to the financial statements
Fair value movement of warrant liability disclosed in Note 14 to the financial statements
Exercise of vested performance rights for no cash consideration disclosed in Note 20 to the financial statements

The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The	principal	accounting	policies	adopted	in	the	preparation	of	the	financial	statements	are	set	out	below.	These	policies	
have	been	consistently	applied	to	all	years	presented,	unless	otherwise	stated.	The	financial	statements	are	for	the	consoli-
dated entity consisting of the Company and its subsidiaries.

During	the	financial	year	ended	30	June	2020,	the	novel	coronavirus	(COVID-19),	was	declared	a	world-wide	pandemic	by	
the World Health Organisation in March 2020. This has spread rapidly throughout the world, including Australia, causing 
significant	disruption	to	business	and	economic	activity.	The	Group	has	business	continuity	procedures	in	place	and	is	
addressing health and safety risks whilst continuing to carry out ongoing clinical trials. The Group’s operations have been 
maintained with minimal disruption and have undertaken extensive additional measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing 
of its people, patients, suppliers, and stakeholders.

For	the	Group,	the	ongoing	COVID-19	pandemic	has	not	significantly	increased	the	estimation	of	uncertainty	in	the	prepara-
tion	of	the	consolidated	financial	statements.	A	thorough	consideration	of	potential	COVID-19	impacts	on	carrying	values	 
of assets and liabilities, contracts and potential liabilities have been made, with no material impact to the consolidated  
financial	statements.

(a) Basis of preparation

These	general-purpose	financial	statements	have	been	prepared	in	accordance	with	Australian	Accounting	Standards	and	
Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (‘AASB’) and the Corporations Act 2001. Immutep Lim-
ited	is	a	for-profit	entity	for	the	purpose	of	preparing	the	financial	statements.	

(i) Compliance with IFRS
The	consolidated	financial	statements	of	the	Immutep	Limited	group	also	comply	with	International	Financial	Reporting
Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

(ii) New and amended standards adopted by the group
The	Group	has	applied	the	following	standards	and	amendments	for	the	first	time	for	their	annual	reporting	period	com-
mencing 1 July 2019: AASB 16 – Leases

AASB 16 Leases supersedes AASB 117 Leases, AASB Interpretation 4 Determining whether an Arrangement contains a 
lease, AASB Interpretation 115 Operating Leases – Incentives and AASB Interpretation 127 Evaluation the Substance of 
Transactions Involving the Legal Form of a Lease. The standard sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, 
presentation and disclosure of leases and requires lessees to account for all leases under a single on-balance sheet model.

Lessor accounting under AASB 16 is substantially unchanged from AASB 117. Lessors will continue to classify leases as 
either	operating	or	finance	leases	using	similar	principles	as	in	AASB	117.

The Group had to change its accounting policies as a result of adopting AASB 16. The Group has adopted AASB 16 Leases 
from	1	July	2019	using	the	modified	retrospective	approach	but	has	not	restated	comparatives	for	the	2020	reporting	period,	
as	permitted	under	the	specific	transition	provisions	in	the	standard.	The	reclassifications	and	the	adjustments	arising	from	
the new leasing rules are therefore recognised in the opening balance sheet on 1 July 2019. The new accounting policies 
are disclosed in note 1(u) and changes in accounting policy in note 1(w).

New standards and interpretations not yet adopted

Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 30 June 2020 report-
ing periods and have not been early adopted by the Group. The Group’s assessment of the impact of these new standards 
and interpretations is set out below:

AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements

The AASB issued a narrow-scope amendment to AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements to clarify that liabilities 
are	classified	as	either	current	or	non-current,	depending	on	the	rights	that	exist	at	the	end	of	the	reporting	period.	Clas-
sification	is	unaffected	by	the	expectations	of	the	entity	or	events	after	the	reporting	date	(eg.	the	receipt	of	a	waiver	or	a	
breach	of	covenant).	The	amendment	also	clarifies	what	AASB	101	means	when	it	refers	to	the	‘settlement’	of	a	liability.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Entities	should	reconsider	their	existing	classification	in	light	of	the	amendment	and	determine	whether	any	changes	are	
required. The Amendment should be applied for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022. Management are still 
assessing the impact on adopting the amendment to AASB 101.

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

(iii) Historical cost convention
The	financial	statements	have	been	prepared	under	the	historical	cost	convention,	except	for,	where	applicable,	financial	as-
sets	and	liabilities	(including	derivative	financial	instruments),	which	are	subsequently	remeasured	to	fair	value	with	changes
in	fair	value	recognized	in	profit	or	loss.

(iv) Critical accounting estimates
The	preparation	of	the	financial	statements	requires	the	use	of	certain	critical	accounting	estimates.	It	also	requires	man-
agement to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the consolidated entity’s accounting policies. The areas involv-
ing	a	higher	degree	of	judgement	or	complexity,	or	areas	where	assumptions	and	estimates	are	significant	to	the	financial
statements are disclosed in note 3.

(b) Principles of consolidation

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

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

(c) Segment reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision 
maker. The chief operating decision maker (CODM), who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance 
of	the	operating	segments,	has	been	identified	as	the	Board	of	Directors.

(d) Foreign currency translation

(i) Functional and presentation currency
Items	included	in	the	financial	statements	of	each	of	the	group’s	entities	are	measured	using	the	currency	of	the	primary
economic	environment	in	which	the	entity	operates	(‘the	functional	currency’).	The	consolidated	financial	statements	are
presented in Australian dollars, which is the Immutep Limited’s functional and presentation currency.

(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates
of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the
translation at year end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised
in	profit	or	loss,	except	when	they	are	deferred	in	equity	as	qualifying	cash	flow	hedges	and	qualifying	net	investment	hedg-
es or are attributable to part of the net investment in a foreign operation. Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to
borrowings	are	presented	in	the	statement	of	comprehensive	income,	within	finance	costs.	All	other	foreign	exchange	gains
and losses are presented separately in the statement of comprehensive income on a net basis.

Non-monetary items that are measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the 
date when the fair value was determined. Translation differences on assets and liabilities carried at fair value are reported 
as part of the fair value gain or loss. For example, translation differences on non-monetary assets and liabilities such as 
equities	held	at	fair	value	through	profit	or	loss	are	recognised	in	profit	or	loss	as	part	of	the	fair	value	gain	or	loss	and	trans-
lation	differences	on	non-monetary	assets	such	as	equities	classified	as	available-for-sale	financial	assets	are	recognised	
in other comprehensive income.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(iii) Group companies
The	results	and	financial	position	of	foreign	operations	(none	of	which	has	the	currency	of	a	hyperinflationary	economy)	that
have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:
•
 assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet
  income and expenses for each statement of comprehensive income are translated at average exchange rates (unless
•
this is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which
case income and expenses are translated at the dates of the transactions), and
 all resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income.

•

On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of any net investment in foreign entities, and of borrow-
ings	and	other	financial	instruments	designated	as	hedges	of	such	investments,	are	recognised	in	other	comprehensive	
income. When a foreign operation is sold or any borrowings forming part of the net investment are repaid, the associated 
exchange	differences	are	reclassified	to	profit	or	loss,	as	part	of	the	gain	or	loss	on	sale.

(e) Revenue recognition

The	Group	has	applied	AASB	15	from	1	July	2018.	The	accounting	policy	change	has	been	applied	using	the	modified	ret-
rospective	approach	and	did	not	have	any	material	effect	on	the	financial	position	or	performance	of	the	Group.	Revenue	is	
recognised	when	(or	as)	the	Group	satisfies	a	performance	obligation	by	transferring	a	promised	good	or	service	to	a	cus-
tomer. Revenue is presented net of GST, rebates, and discounts. Performance obligations are completed at a point in time 
and over time. Revenue is recognized for the major business activities of the Group as follows:

(i) License revenue
A license may provide another party the right to use the Group’s intellectual property as it exists at the point in time the li-
cense is granted. For these licenses, revenue is recognized at a point in time when control transfers to the licensee and the
license period begins. At present, the Group is in the research and development phase of operations and license revenue
earned is through milestone payments from on-going clinical trials and research.

Milestone payments generally represent a form of variable consideration as the payments are likely to be contingent on the 
occurrence of future events. Milestone payments are estimated and included in the transaction price based on either the 
expected value (probability weighted estimate) or most likely amount approach. The most likely amount is likely to be most 
predictive for milestone payments with a binary outcome (i.e., the company receives all or none of the milestone payment).

The transaction price is allocated to separate performance obligations based on relative standalone selling prices. If the 
transaction price includes consideration that varies based on a future event or circumstance (e.g., the completion of a clini-
cal trial phase), the Group would allocate that variable consideration (and any subsequent changes to it) entirely to one per-
formance obligation if both of the following criteria are met:

•

•

 The	payment	terms	of	the	variable	consideration	relate	specifically	to	the	Group’s	efforts	to	satisfy	that	performance
obligation	or	transfer	the	distinct	good	or	service	(or	to	a	specific	outcome	from	satisfying	that	separate	performance
obligation).
 Allocating	the	variable	amount	entirely	to	the	separate	performance	obligation	or	the	distinct	good	or	service	reflects	the
amount of consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled in exchange for satisfying that particular performance
obligation when considering all of the performance obligations and payment terms in the contract.

Variable	consideration	is	only	recognized	as	revenue	when	the	related	performance	obligation	is	satisfied,	and	the	Group 
determines	that	it	is	probable	that	there	will	not	be	a	significant	reversal	of	cumulative	revenue	recognised	in	future	periods.	

Other income

(i) Grant income
Grants from the governments, including Australian Research and Development Rebates, France’s Crédit d’Impôt Recherche
are recognised at their fair value when there is a reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and the Company
will comply with all attached conditions. Government grants relating to operating costs are recognised in the Statements of
Comprehensive Income as grant income. Government grants were received by the Group under various government stimu-
lus packages (both Australian and overseas) in relation to the impacts of COVID-19.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(ii) Research material sales
Revenue from the sale of materials supplied to other researchers in order to conduct further studies on LAG-3 technologies
is recognised at a point in time when the materials are delivered, the legal title has passed and the other party has accepted
the materials.

(iii) Research collaboration income
Revenue from services provided in relation to undertaking research collaborations with third parties are recognised over
time in the accounting period in which the services are rendered. Revenue is measured based on the consideration speci-
fied	in	the	agreement	or	contract	with	a	third	party.

(f) Income tax

The	income	tax	expense	or	benefit	for	the	period	is	the	tax	payable	on	the	current	period’s	taxable	income	based	on	the	
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to tem-
porary differences and to unused tax losses.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the 
reporting period in the countries where the Company’s subsidiaries operate and generate taxable income. Management 
periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to 
interpretation. It establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities.

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of	assets	and	liabilities	and	their	carrying	amounts	in	the	consolidated	financial	statements.	However,	deferred	tax	liabilities	
are not recognised if they arise from the initial recognition of goodwill.

Deferred income tax is also not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other 
than	a	business	combination	that	at	the	time	of	the	transaction	affects	neither	accounting	nor	taxable	profit	or	loss.

Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the end 
of the reporting period and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred 
income tax liability is settled.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that 
future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. Deferred tax liabilities and assets 
are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases of investments in foreign opera-
tions where the Company is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the 
differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabili-
ties and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority.

Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either to 
settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Immutep Limited and its wholly owned Australian controlled entities have implemented the tax consolidation legislation. As 
a consequence, these entities are taxed as a single entity and the deferred tax assets and liabilities of these entities are set 
off	in	the	consolidated	financial	statements.	Foreign	subsidiaries	are	taxed	individually	by	the	respective	local	jurisdictions.	
For	the	purposes	of	preparation	of	the	financial	statements,	the	tax	position	of	each	entity	is	calculated	individually	and	con-
solidated as consolidated tax entity.

Current	and	deferred	tax	is	recognised	in	profit	or	loss,	except	to	the	extent	that	it	relates	to	items	recognised	in	other	com-
prehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in 
equity, respectively.

(g) Business combinations

The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations, regardless of whether equity instru-
ments or other assets are acquired. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary comprises the fair value 

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSof the assets transferred, liabilities incurred to the former owners of the acquired business and the equity interests issued by 
the group. The consideration transferred also includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent con-
sideration agreement, and the fair value of any pre-existing equity interest in the subsidiary.

Identifiable	assets	acquired	and	liabilities	and	contingent	liabilities	assumed	in	a	business	combination	are,	with	limited	ex-
ceptions, measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. The group recognises any non-controlling interest in 
the acquired entity on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate 
share	of	the	acquired	entity’s	net	identifiable	assets.

Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.

The excess of the consideration transferred and the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree over the fair 
value	of	the	Group’s	share	of	the	net	identifiable	assets	acquired	is	recorded	as	goodwill.	If	those	amounts	are	less	than	the	
fair	value	of	the	net	identifiable	assets	of	the	subsidiary	acquired	and	the	measurement	of	all	amounts	has	been	reviewed,	
the	difference	is	recognised	directly	in	profit	and	loss	as	a	bargain	purchase.

Where settlement of any part of cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their 
present value as at the date of exchange. The discount rate used is the entity’s incremental borrowing rate, being the rate at 
which	a	similar	borrowing	could	be	obtained	from	an	independent	financier	under	comparable	terms	and	conditions.

Contingent	consideration	is	classified	either	as	equity	or	a	financial	liability.	Amounts	classified	as	a	financial	liability	are	
subsequently	remeasured	to	fair	value	with	changes	in	fair	value	recognised	in	profit	or	loss.

If the business combination is achieved in stages, the acquisition date carrying value of the acquirer’s previously held equity 
interest in the acquiree is remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date. Any gains or losses arising from such remeasure-
ment	are	recognised	in	profit	and	loss.

(h) Impairment of assets

Goodwill	and	intangible	assets	that	have	an	indefinite	useful	life	are	not	subject	to	amortisation	and	are	tested	annually	for	
impairment or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other assets are 
tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recover-
able. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds it recoverable amount.  

The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing 
impairment,	assets	are	grouped	at	the	lowest	levels	for	which	there	are	separately	identifiable	cash	inflows	which	are	largely	
independent	of	the	cash	inflows	from	other	assets	or	groups	of	assets	(cash-generating	units).	Non-financial	assets	other	than	
goodwill that suffered impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at the end of each reporting period.

(i) Cash and cash equivalents

For	the	purpose	of	presentation	in	the	statement	of	cash	flows,	cash	and	cash	equivalents	includes	cash	on	hand,	deposits	
held	at	call	with	financial	institutions,	other	short-term,	highly	liquid	investments	with	original	maturities	of	three	months	or	
less	that	are	readily	convertible	to	known	amounts	of	cash	and	which	are	subject	to	an	insignificant	risk	of	changes	in	value,	
and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities in the balance sheet.

(j) Current receivables

Current receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective inter-
est method, less provision for impairment. Amount receivable in relation to Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Value Added 
Tax (VAT) are due from the local taxation authorities and recorded based on the amount of GST and VAT paid on purchases. 
They are presented as current assets unless collection is not expected for more than 12 months after the reporting date.

Collectability of current receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Receivables which are known to be uncollectible are 
written off by reducing the carrying amount. An allowance account is used when there is objective evidence that the group 
will not be able to collect all amounts due.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(k) Financial Instruments

Recognition and derecognition  
Financial	assets	and	financial	liabilities	are	recognised	when	the	Group	becomes	a	party	to	the	contractual	provisions	of	the	
financial	instrument	and	are	measured	initially	at	fair	value	adjusted	by	transactions	costs,	except	for	those	carried	at	fair	
value	through	profit	or	loss,	which	are	measured	initially	at	fair	value.	Subsequent	measurement	of	financial	assets	and	fi-
nancial	liabilities	are	described	below.	Financial	assets	are	derecognised	when	the	contractual	rights	to	the	cash	flows	from	
the	financial	asset	expire,	or	when	the	financial	asset	and	substantially	all	the	risks	and	rewards	are	transferred.	A	financial	
liability is derecognised when it is extinguished, discharged, cancelled, or expires.

Classification	and	initial	measurement	of	financial	assets

All	financial	assets	are	initially	measured	at	fair	value	adjusted	for	transaction	costs	(where	applicable),	except	for	those	
trade	receivables	that	do	not	contain	a	significant	financing	component	and	are	measured	at	the	transaction	price	in	accor-
dance with AASB 15.

Subsequent measurement of financial assets 
For	the	purpose	of	subsequent	measurement,	financial	assets	are	classified	into	the	following	categories	upon	
initial recognition:

•
•
•

financial	assets	at	amortised	cost
financial	assets	at	fair	value	through	profit	or	loss
 financial	assets	at	fair	value	through	other	comprehensive	income

Classifications	are	determined	by	both: 
•
•

The	entity’s	business	model	for	managing	the	financial	asset
 The	contractual	cash	flow	characteristics	of	the	financial	assets

All	income	and	expenses	relating	to	financial	assets	that	are	recognised	in	profit	or	loss	are	presented	within	finance	costs,	
finance	income	or	other	financial	items,	except	for	impairment	of	trade	receivables	which	is	presented	within	other	expenses.

Financial assets at amortised cost 
Financial assets are measured at amortised cost if the assets meet the following conditions (and are not designated 
as FVPL):

•

•

	they	are	held	within	a	business	model	whose	objective	is	to	hold	the	financial	assets	and	collect	its	contractual	cash
flows
	the	contractual	terms	of	the	financial	assets	give	rise	to	cash	flows	that	are	solely	payments	of	principal	and	interest	on
the principal amount outstanding

After initial recognition, these are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted 
where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group’s cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables fall 
into	this	category	of	financial	instruments.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL) and financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive 
income (FVOCI)

The	Group	does	not	hold	any	financial	assets	at	fair	value	through	profit	or	loss	or	fair	value	through	comprehensive	income.

Impairment of financial assets  
AASB 9 requires more forward-looking information to recognize expected credit losses - the ‘expected credit losses (ECL) 
model’.	The	impairment	of	financial	assets	including	trade	receivables	is	now	assessed	using	an	expected	credit	loss	model;	
previously the incurred loss model was used. The accounting policy change has been applied retrospectively and did not 
have	any	material	effect	on	the	financial	position	or	performance	of	the	Group.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSClassification and measurement of financial liabilities 
The	Group’s	financial	liabilities	comprise	trade	and	other	payables.	Financial	liabilities	are	initially	measured	at	fair	value,	
and,	where	applicable,	adjusted	for	transaction	costs	unless	the	Group	designated	a	financial	liability	at	fair	value	through	
profit	or	loss.	Subsequently,	financial	liabilities	are	measured	at	amortised	cost	using	the	effective	interest	method.

All	interest-related	charges	and,	if	applicable,	changes	in	an	instruments’	fair	value	that	are	reported	in	profit	or	loss	are	
included.

(l) Plant and equipment

Plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation less impairment (if any). Historical cost includes expendi-
ture that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

Depreciation on other assets is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost, net of their residual values, 
over their estimated useful lives as follows: 
• Computers – 3 years
• Plant and equipment – 3-5 years
•

Furniture – 3-5 years

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period.

An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater 
than its estimated recoverable amount (note 1(h)). Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds 
with	carrying	amount.	These	are	included	in	profit	or	loss.

(m) Intangible assets

(i) Intellectual property
Costs incurred in acquiring intellectual property are capitalised and amortised on a straight-line basis over a period not ex-
ceeding the life of the patents, which averages 14 years. Where a patent has not been formally granted, the company esti-
mates the life of the granted patent in accordance with the provisional application.

Costs include only those costs directly attributable to the acquisition of the intellectual property. An asset’s carrying amount 
is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recover-
able amount (note 1(h)).

(ii) Research and development
Research expenditure on internal projects is recognised as an expense as incurred. Costs incurred on development proj-
ects (relating to the design and testing of new or improved products) are recognised as intangible assets when it is probable
that the project will, after considering its commercial and technical feasibility, be completed and generate future economic
benefits	and	its	costs	can	be	measured	reliably.	The	expenditure	that	could	be	recognised	comprises	all	directly	attributable
costs, including costs of materials, services, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of overheads. Other expenditures
that do not meet these criteria are recognised as an expense as incurred.

As the Company has not met the requirement under the standard to recognise costs in relation to development, these 
amounts have been expensed.

Development costs previously recognised as an expense are not recognised as an asset in a subsequent period. Capital-
ised development costs are recorded as intangible assets and amortised from the point at which the asset is ready for use 
on a straight-line basis over its useful life.

(iii) Goodwill
Goodwill is measured as described in (note 1(g)). Goodwill on acquisitions of subsidiaries is included in intangible assets.
Goodwill is not amortised, but it is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances
indicate that it might be impaired and is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Gains and losses on the dis-
posal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(n) Trade and other payables

These	amounts	represent	liabilities	for	goods	and	services	provided	to	the	group	prior	to	the	end	of	financial	year	which	are	
unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. Trade and other payables are pre-
sented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months from the reporting date. They are recognised initially 
at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

(o) Compound instruments

Convertible notes, including the attached options and warrants, issued to Ridgeback Capital Investments are accounted for 
as share based payments when the fair value of the instruments are higher than the consideration received, representing 
intangible	benefits	received	from	the	strategic	investor.	The	difference	between	the	fair	value	and	consideration	received	
at	issuance	of	the	convertible	notes	and	attached	options	and	warrants	is	recognised	immediately	in	profit	and	loss	as	a	
share-based payment charge.

If options or warrants contain a settlement choice between cash or shares, this settlement choice constitutes a compound 
feature of the convertible notes, which triggers the separation of debt and equity components to be accounted for sep-
arately. The liability component is measured at fair value at initial recognition and subsequent changes in fair value are 
recognised	in	profit	and	loss.	The	difference	between	the	fair	value	of	the	convertible	notes	and	the	liability	component	at	
inception is accounted as an equity element and not remeasured subsequently.

(p) Finance costs

Finance costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

(q) Employee benefits

(i) Short-term obligations
Liabilities	for	wages	and	salaries,	including	non-monetary	benefits	and	accumulating	annual	leave	that	are	expected	to	be
settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognised
in respect of employees’ services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at the amounts expected to be
paid when the liabilities are settled. Liabilities for non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken and
measured at the rates paid or payable.

(ii) Other long-term employee benefit obligations
The liabilities for long service leave and annual leave that are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the
end of the period in which the employees render the related service are measured at the present value of expected future
payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period using the projected
unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures
and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the end of the reporting period of
corporate	bonds	with	terms	and	currencies	that	match,	as	closely	as	possible,	the	estimated	future	cash	outflows.	Remea-
surements	as	a	result	of	experience	adjustments	are	recognised	in	profit	or	loss.	The	obligations	are	presented	as	current
liabilities in the balance sheet if the entity does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months
after the reporting period, regardless of when the actual settlement is expected to occur.

(iii) Retirement benefit obligations
The	group	does	not	maintain	a	group	superannuation	plan.	The	group	makes	fixed	percentage	contributions	for	all	Aus-
tralian resident employees to complying third party superannuation funds. The group has no statutory obligation and does
not make contributions on behalf of its resident employees in the USA and Germany. The group’s legal or constructive ob-
ligation is limited to these contributions. Contributions to complying third party superannuation funds are recognised as an
expense as they become payable.

(iv) Share-based payments
Share-based	compensation	benefits	are	provided	to	employees	via	the	Executive	Incentive	Plan	(EIP).	Information	relating
to these schemes is set out in note 31.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe	fair	value	of	performance	rights	and	options	granted	under	the	EIP	are	recognised	as	an	employee	benefits	expense	
with a corresponding increase in equity. The total amount to be expensed is determined by reference to the fair value of the 
options granted, which includes any market performance conditions and the impact of any non-vesting conditions but ex-
cludes the impact of any service and non-market performance vesting conditions.

Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of options that are expected to vest. The total 
expense	is	recognised	over	the	vesting	period,	which	is	the	period	over	which	all	of	the	specified	vesting	conditions	are	to	
be	satisfied.	At	the	end	of	each	period,	the	entity	revises	its	estimates	of	the	number	of	options	that	are	expected	to	vest	
based	on	the	non-marketing	vesting	conditions.	It	recognises	the	impact	of	the	revision	to	original	estimates,	if	any,	in	profit	
or loss, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.

(v) Termination benefits
Termination	benefits	are	payable	when	employment	is	terminated	before	the	normal	employment	contract	expiry	date.	The
group	recognises	termination	benefits	when	it	is	demonstrably	committed	to	terminating	the	employment	of	current	employees.

(vi) Bonus plan
The group recognises a liability and an expense for bonuses. The group recognises a provision where contractually obliged
or where there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation.

(r) Contributed equity

Ordinary	shares	are	classified	as	equity.

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, 
from the proceeds.

(s) Earnings per share

(i) Basic earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing:

•
•

the	profit	or	loss	attributable	to	owners	of	the	Company
by	the	weighted	average	number	of	ordinary	shares	outstanding	during	the	financial	year,	adjusted	for	bonus	elements	in
ordinary shares issued during the year. Bonus elements have been included in the calculation of the weighted average
number	of	ordinary	shares	and	has	been	retrospectively	applied	to	the	prior	financial	year.

(ii) Diluted earnings per share
Diluted	earnings	per	share	adjusts	the	figures	used	in	the	determination	of	basic	earnings	per	share	to	take	into	account:

•
•

the	after	income	tax	effect	of	interest	and	other	financing	costs	associated	with	dilutive	potential	ordinary	shares,	and
the weighted average number of additional ordinary shares that would have been outstanding assuming the conversion
of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.

(t) Goods and Services Tax (‘GST’) and other similar taxes

Revenues, expenses, and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not re-
coverable from the taxation authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of 
the expense.

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recov-
erable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included with other receivables or payables in the balance sheet.

Cash	flows	are	presented	on	a	gross	basis.	The	GST	components	of	cash	flows	arising	from	investing	or	financing	activities	
which	are	recoverable	from,	or	payable	to	the	taxation	authority,	are	presented	as	operating	cash	flows.	Commitments	and	
contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(u) Leases

The	Group	leases	various	offices	and	printer	equipment.	Rental	contracts	are	typically	made	for	fixed	periods	of	1	to	3	years	
and typically have extension options of 3 months to 1 year minimum at the discretion of either the Lessor or the Lessee. 
Lease terms are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a wide range of different terms and conditions. The lease 
agreements do not impose any covenants, but leased assets may not be used as security for borrowing purposes.

Contracts may contain both lease and non-lease components. The Group allocates the consideration in the contract to the 
lease and non-lease components based on their relative stand-alone prices, wherever practicable. Lease terms are negoti-
ated on an individual basis and contain a wide range of different terms and conditions. The lease agreements do not impose 
any covenants other than the security interests in the leased assets that are held by the lessor. Leased assets may not be 
used as security for borrowing purposes.

Operating leases with a term of less than 12 months are considered as short-term leases and leases below threshold of 
A$12,000 are considered as low value leases. Payments associated with short-term leases and all leases of low-value 
assets	are	recognised	on	a	straight-line	basis	as	an	expense	in	profit	or	loss.	During	the	financial	year	ended	30	June	
2020, the expense recognised for short term leases was A$95,302 and the expense recognised for low value leases was 
A$4,090.

Assets and liabilities arising from a lease are initially measured on a present value basis. Lease liabilities include the net 
present value of the following lease payments:

•
•

•
•
•

fixed	payments	(including	in-substance	fixed	payments),	less	any	lease	incentives	receivable
variable lease payment that are based on an index or a rate, initially measured using the index or rate as at the com-
mencement date
amounts expected to be payable by the group under residual value guarantees
the exercise price of a purchase option if the group is reasonably certain to exercise that option, and
payments	of	penalties	for	terminating	the	lease,	if	the	lease	term	reflects	the	group	exercising	that	option.

Lease payments to be made under reasonably certain extension options are also included in the measurement of the liability.

The lease payments are discounted using an incremental borrowing rate as calculated by management at the commence-
ment	date	and	taking	into	consideration	feedback	from	surveyed	financial	institutions	on	incremental	borrowing	rates	avail-
able for the Group as a lessee and nature of each lease portfolio. Incremental borrowing rates are re-assessed on a half 
yearly	basis	and	is	deemed	equivalent	for	the	Group’s	specific	circumstances	to	a	rate	that	an	individual	lessee	would	have	
to pay to borrow the funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value to the right-of-use asset in a similar economic envi-
ronment	with	similar	terms,	security	and	conditions.	Lease	payments	are	allocated	between	principal	and	finance	cost.	The	
finance	cost	is	charged	to	profit	or	loss	over	the	lease	period.

Right-of-use assets are measured at cost comprising the following:

•
•
•
•

the amount of the initial measurement of lease liability
any lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received
any initial direct costs, and
restoration costs.

Right-of-use assets are generally depreciated over the shorter of the asset’s useful life and the lease term on a straight-line 
basis. If the group is reasonably certain to exercise a purchase option, the right-of-use asset is depreciated over the under-
lying asset’s useful life. The group is exposed to potential future increases in variable lease payments based on an index 
or rate, which are not included in the lease liability until they take effect. When adjustments to lease payments based on an 
index or rate take effect, the lease liability is reassessed and adjusted against the right-of-use asset.

Extension and termination options are included in a number of property and equipment leases across the Group. These are 
used	to	maximise	operational	flexibility	in	terms	of	managing	the	assets	used	in	the	Group’s	operations.

The Group does not provide residual value guarantees in relation to leases.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(v) Parent entity financial information

The	financial	information	for	the	parent	entity,	Immutep	Limited,	disclosed	in	note	32	has	been	prepared	on	the	same	basis	
as	the	consolidated	financial	statements,	except	as	set	out	below.

(i) Investments in subsidiaries
Investments	in	subsidiaries	are	accounted	for	at	cost	in	the	financial	statements	of	Immutep	Limited.

(ii) Tax consolidation legislation
Immutep Limited and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entities have implemented the tax consolidation legislation. The
head entity, Immutep Limited, and the controlled entities in the tax consolidated group account for their own current and
deferred tax amounts. These tax amounts are measured as if each entity in the tax consolidated group continues to be a
standalone taxpayer in its own right.

The entities have also entered into a tax funding agreement under which the wholly-owned entities fully compensate for 
any current tax payable assumed and are compensated by the head entity for any current tax receivable and deferred tax 
assets relating to unused tax losses or unused tax credits that are transferred to the head entity under the tax consolidation 
legislation.	The	funding	amounts	are	determined	by	reference	to	the	amounts	recognised	in	the	wholly-owned	entities’	finan-
cial statements.

The amounts receivable/payable under the tax funding agreement are due upon receipt of the funding advice from the head 
entity,	which	is	issued	as	soon	as	practicable	after	the	end	of	each	financial	year.	The	head	entity	may	also	require	payment	
of interim funding amounts to assist with its obligations to pay tax instalments. Assets or liabilities arising under tax funding 
agreements with the tax consolidated entities are recognised as current amounts receivable from or payable to other enti-
ties in the group. Any difference between the amounts assumed and amounts receivable or payable under the tax funding 
agreement are recognised as a contribution to (or distribution from) wholly-owned tax consolidated entities.

(iii) Share-based payments
The grant by the Company of options over its equity instruments to the employees of subsidiary undertakings in the group is
treated as a capital contribution to that subsidiary undertaking. The fair value of employee services received, measured by
reference to the grant date fair value, is recognised over the vesting period as an increase to investment in subsidiary un-
dertakings, with a corresponding credit to equity.

(w) Changes in accounting policy

This	note	explains	the	impact	of	the	adoption	of	AASB	16	Leases	on	the	Group’s	consolidated	financial	statements.

As indicated in note 1(a)(iii) above, the group has adopted AASB 16 Leases retrospectively from 1 July 2019, but has not 
restated	comparatives	for	the	financial	year	2019,	as	permitted	under	the	specific	transition	provisions	in	the	standard.	The	
reclassifications	and	the	adjustments	arising	from	the	new	leasing	rules	are	therefore	recognised	in	the	opening	balance	
sheet on 1 July 2019. The new accounting policies are disclosed in note 1(u).

On	adoption	of	AASB	16,	the	group	recognised	lease	liabilities	in	relation	to	leases	which	had	previously	been	classified	as	
‘operating leases’ under the principles of AASB 117 Leases. These liabilities were measured at the present value of the re-
maining lease payments, discounted using the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate as of 1 July 2019. The weighted average 
lessee’s	incremental	borrowing	rate	applied	to	the	lease	liabilities	on	1	July	2019	was	3.75%.

(i) Practical expedients applied
In	applying	AASB	16	for	the	first	time,	the	Group	has	used	the	following	practical	expedients	permitted	by	the	standard:

• Reliance on previous assessments on whether leases are onerous
•

The accounting for operating leases with a remaining lease term of less than 12 months as at 1 July 2019 as short-
term leases
The exclusion of initial direct costs for the measurement of the ROU asset at the date of initial application, and
The use of hindsight in determining the lease term where the contract contains options to extend or terminate the lease.

•
•

The group has also elected not to reassess whether a contract is or contains a lease at the date of initial application. 

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSInstead, for contracts entered into before the transition date the group relied on its assessment made applying AASB 117
and Interpretation 4 Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease.

(ii) Measurement of lease liabilities
Reconciliation of lease commitments as at 30 June 2019 to lease liabilities recognised as at 1 July 2019 is as follows:

Operating lease commitments disclosed as at 30 June 2019

Less: Effect of discounting using the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate at the date of 
initial application

Less: Short-term leases recognised on a straight-line basis as expense

Add: New lease agreements agreed with third parties as at 1 July 2019 and discounted under AASB 16

Lease liability recognised under AASB 16 as at 1 July 2019

Of which are:

Current lease liabilities

Non-current lease liabilities

2019 A$

263,565

(10,359)

(43,698)

126,582

336,090

125,408

210,682

336,090

(iii) Measurement of right-of-use assets
Right-of use assets were measured at the amount equal to the lease liability, adjusted by the amount of any prepaid or ac-
crued lease payments relating to that lease recognised in the balance sheet as at 30 June 2019.

Initial value of ROU asset recognised as at 1 July 2019

Less: lease incentives

Net ROU asset recognised under AASB 16 as at 1 July 2019

2019 A$

336,090

(12,215)

323,875

(iv) Lessor accounting
The Group did not act as a lessor as at 30 June 2019 and did not need to make any adjustments to the accounting for as-
sets held as lessor under operating leases.

NOTE  2. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The	group’s	activities	expose	it	to	a	variety	of	financial	risks:	market	risk	(including	currency	risk),	credit	risk	and	liquidity	
risk.	The	group’s	overall	risk	management	program	focuses	on	the	unpredictability	of	financial	markets	and	seeks	to	mini-
mise	potential	adverse	effects	on	the	financial	performance	of	the	group.

The group hedges its foreign exchange risk exposure arising from future commercial transactions and recognised assets 
and liabilities using natural hedging by holding currency that matches forecast expenditure in each of the major foreign cur-
rencies	used	(AUD,	EUR,	USD).	The	group	may	use	derivative	financial	instruments	such	as	foreign	exchange	contracts	
to hedge certain risk exposures when the group expects a major transaction in the currency other than the major foreign 
currencies used by the group. The group uses different methods to measure different types of risk to which it is exposed. 
These	methods	include	sensitivity	analysis	and	cash	flow	forecasting	in	the	case	of	foreign	exchange	and	aging	analysis	for	
credit risk.

Risk management is carried out by senior management under policies approved by the board of directors. Management 
identifies,	evaluates,	and	hedges	financial	risks	in	close	co-operation	with	the	group’s	operating	units.	The	board	provides	
the	principles	for	overall	risk	management,	as	well	as	policies	covering	specific	areas,	such	as	foreign	exchange	risk,	inter-
est	rate	risk,	credit	risk,	use	of	derivative	financial	instruments	and	non-derivative	financial	instruments,	and	investment	of	
excess liquidity.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(a) Market risk

Foreign exchange risk 
The group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures, primar-
ily with respect to the US dollar and Euro.

Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial transactions and recognised assets and liabilities denominated in a 
currency	that	is	not	the	entity’s	functional	currency.	The	risk	is	measured	using	sensitivity	analysis	and	cash	flow	forecast-
ing. Management has set up a policy to manage the Company’s exchange risk within the group companies. The group may 
hedge its foreign exchange risk exposure arising from future commercial transactions and recognised assets and liabilities 
using forward contracts or natural hedging.

The	group	considers	using	forward	exchange	contracts	to	cover	anticipated	cash	flows	in	USD	and	Euro	periodically.	This	
policy is reviewed regularly by directors from time to time. There were no outstanding foreign exchange contracts as at 30 
June 2020 and 30 June 2019.

The group’s exposure to foreign currency risk at the end of the reporting period, expressed in Australian dollars, was as 
follows:

Cash in bank

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other payables

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

USD

EUR

USD

EUR

5,109,237

5,648,580

10,023,299

1,556,444

-

1,201,913

85,555

3,740,827

(404,525)

(581,556)

(921,843)

(1,267,647)

Sensitivity 
Based	on	the	financial	assets	and	liabilities	held	at	30	June	2020,	had	the	Australian	dollar	weakened/	strengthened	by	10%	
against the US dollar with all other variables held constant, the group’s post-tax loss for the year would have been $685,518 
lower/$685,518 higher (2019 – $918,701 lower/$918,701 higher).

Based	on	the	financial	instruments	held	at	30	June	2020,	had	the	Australian	dollar	weakened/	strengthened	by	10%	against	
the Euro with all other variables held constant, the group’s post-tax loss for the year would have been $1,025,845 low-
er/$1,025,845 higher (2019 – $402,962 lower/$402,962 higher ), mainly as a result of foreign exchange gains/losses on trans-
lation	of	Euro	denominated	financial	instruments.	Any	changes	in	post-tax	loss	will	have	an	equivalent	change	to	equity.

The	US	warrants	financial	liability	will	be	equity-based	settled	upon	exercise	of	the	US	warrants.	However,	as	the	exercise	
will be done with an exercise price in US dollars, there is a foreign exchange risk due to the subsequent translation to Aus-
tralian dollars.

Currently the group’s exposure to other foreign exchange movements is not material.

(b) Credit risk

Credit	risk	is	managed	on	a	group	basis.	Credit	risk	arises	from	cash	and	cash	equivalents,	derivative	financial	instruments,	
and deposits with banks. For banks, only independently rated parties with a minimum rating of ‘A’ according to ratings agen-
cies are accepted.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe	credit	quality	of	financial	assets	that	are	neither	past	due	nor	impaired	can	be	assessed	by	reference	to	external	credit	
ratings:

Cash at bank and short-term bank deposits

Minimum rating of A

(c) Liquidity risk

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

26,322,047

16,567,982

Prudent	liquidity	risk	management	implies	maintaining	sufficient	cash	to	meet	obligations	when	due.	At	the	end	of	the	re-
porting period the group held deposits at call of $26,322,047 (2019: $16,567,982) that are expected to readily generate cash 
inflows	for	managing	liquidity	risk.

Management monitors rolling forecasts of the group’s liquidity reserve cash and cash equivalents (Note 7) on the basis of 
expected	cash	flows.	In	addition,	the	group’s	liquidity	management	policy	involves	projecting	cash	flows	in	major	currencies	
and considering the level of liquid assets necessary to meet these.

As outlined in Note 3, the Company’s monitoring of its cash requirements extends to the consideration of potential capital 
raising strategies and an active involvement with its institutional and retail investor base.

Maturities of financial liabilities 
The	tables	below	analyse	the	group’s	financial	liabilities	into	relevant	maturity	groupings	based	on	their	contractual	matur-
ities for:

(a) all	non-derivative	financial	liabilities,	and

(b) net	and	gross	settled	derivative	financial	instruments	for	which	the	contractual	maturities	are	essential	for	an	under-
standing	of	the	timing	of	the	cash	flows.

The	amounts	disclosed	in	the	table	are	the	contractual	undiscounted	cash	flows.	Balances	due	within	12	months	equal	their	
carrying	balances	as	the	impact	of	discounting	is	not	significant.

Contractual maturities of financial liabilities

Less than 12 
months

Between 1 
and 5 Years

> 5 years

Total contractual
cash flows

Carrying 
Amount 

At 30 June 2020

Non-Derivatives

$

$

$

$

Trade and other payables

Convertible note liability (refer note 15)

2,934,371

-

-

-

-

2,934,371

17,876,076 

17,876,076

Lease liability

137,025

136,154

-

273,179

2,934,371

8,789,113

262,383

3,071,396

136,154

17,876,076

21,083,626

11,985,867

Contractual maturities of financial liabilities

Less than 12 
months

> 5 years

Total contractual 
cash flows

Carrying Amount 

At 30 June 2019

Non-Derivatives

Trade and other payables

Convertible note liability (refer note 15)

$

$

$

$

5,060,368

-

-

17,876,076

5,060,368

17,876,076

5,060,368

17,876,076

22,936,444

5,060,368

7,642,707

12,703,075

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(d) Fair value measurements

The	following	table	presents	the	group’s	financial	assets	and	financial	liabilities	measured	and	recognised	at	fair	value	at	30	
June 2020 and 30 June 2019 on a recurring basis:

At 30 June 2020

Liabilities

Convertible note liability

Warrant liability

Total liabilities

At 30 June 2019

Liabilities

Convertible note liability

Warrant liability

Total liabilities

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$

$

$

Total

$

-

-

-

-

8,789,113

8,789,113

949,600

-

949,600

949,600

8,789,113

9,738,713

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$

$

$

Total

$

-

-

-

-

7,642,707

7,642,707

3,164,413

-

3,164,413

3,164,413

7,642,707

10,807,120

(i) Valuation techniques used to determine fair values

Level 1:	The	fair	value	of	financial	instruments	trade	in	active	markets	(such	as	publicly	traded	derivatives,	and	trading	and	
available-for-sale securities) is based on quoted (unadjusted) market prices at the end of the reporting period. The quoted 
market	price	used	for	financial	assets	held	by	the	group	is	the	current	bid	price.	These	instruments	are	included	in	level	1.	

Level 2: The	fair	value	of	financial	instruments	that	are	not	traded	in	an	active	market	(for	example	over-the-counter	deriv-
atives) is determined using valuation techniques. These valuation techniques maximise the use of observable market data 
where	it	is	available	and	rely	as	little	as	possible	on	entity	specific	estimates.	If	all	significant	inputs	required	to	fair	value	an	
instrument are observable, the instrument is included in level 2.

Level 3:	If	one	or	more	of	the	significant	inputs	is	not	based	on	observable	market	data,	the	instrument	is	included	in	level	3.	
This is the case for unlisted equity securities.

Specific	valuation	techniques	used	to	value	financial	instruments	include:

•
•

•

•

The use of quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments
 The	fair	value	of	interest	rate	swaps	is	calculated	as	the	present	value	of	the	estimated	future	cash	flows	based
on observable yield curves
 The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is determined using forward exchange rates at the balance sheet
date
 The	fair	value	of	the	remaining	financial	instruments	is	determined	using	discounted	cash	flow	analysis

(ii) Fair value measurements using value techniques
•
•
•

There	are	no	financial	instruments	as	at	30	June	2020	under	Level	1.
Level	2	financial	instruments	consist	of	warrant	liabilities.	Refer	to	Note	14	for	details	of	fair	value	measurement.
Level	3	financial	instruments	consist	of	convertible	notes.	Refer	to	Note	15	for	details	of	fair	value	measurement.

49

CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(iii) Valuation inputs and relationships to fair value
For US warrant valuation inputs under Level 2, please refer to Note 14.

The	following	table	summarises	the	quantitative	information	about	the	significant	inputs	used	in	level	3	fair	value	measure-
ments:

Description 

Fair value at 30 June 2020 
$

Unobservable inputs 

Range of inputs 

Convertible note

8,789,113 Face value 

Interest rate of note 
Risk adjusted interest rate

13,750,828 
3% 
15%

(iv) Valuation process
The	convertible	note	was	valued	using	a	discounted	cashflow	model.

NOTE 3  CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including 
expectations	of	future	events	that	may	have	a	financial	impact	on	the	entity	and	that	are	believed	to	be	reasonable	under	the	
circumstances.

The	group	makes	estimates	and	assumptions	concerning	the	future.	The	resulting	accounting	estimates	will,	by	definition,	
seldom	equal	the	related	actual	results.	The	estimates	and	assumptions	that	have	a	significant	risk	of	causing	a	material	
adjustment	to	the	carrying	amounts	of	assets	and	liabilities	within	the	next	financial	year	are	discussed	below.

(a) Accounting estimate for R&D tax incentive
R&D tax incentive is estimated based on an assessment of qualifying research and development expenditure in each tax
jurisdiction. There is some judgement required in assessing the quantum of grant income to recognise due to the complexity
of the legislation in each tax jurisdiction.

(b) Development expenditure
The consolidated entity has expensed all internal development expenditure incurred during the year as the costs relate to
the	initial	expenditure	for	development	of	biopharmaceutical	products	and	the	generation	of	future	economic	benefits	is	not
considered probable given the current stage of development. It was considered appropriate to expense the development
costs as they did not meet the criteria to be capitalised under AASB 138 Intangible Assets.

(c) Liquidity
The	Group	has	experienced	significant	recurring	operating	losses	and	negative	cash	flows	from	operating	activities	since	its
inception. As at 30 June 2020, the Group holds cash and cash equivalents of $26,322,047 (2019: $16,567,982).

In	line	with	the	Company’s	financial	risk	management,	the	directors	have	carefully	assessed	the	financial	and	operating	
implications	of	the	above	matters,	including	the	expected	cash	outflows	of	ongoing	research	and	development	activities	of	
the Group over the next 12 months. Based on this consideration, the directors are of the view that the Group will be able to 
pay	its	debts	as	and	when	they	fall	due	for	at	least	12	months	following	the	date	of	these	financial	statements	and	that	it	is	
appropriate	for	the	financial	statements	to	be	prepared	on	a	going	concern	basis.

Monitoring and addressing the ongoing cash requirements of the Group is a key focus of the directors. This involves consid-
eration of future funding initiatives such as potential business development opportunities, for example an out-licensing trans-
action, capital raising initiatives, and the control of variable spending on research and development activities of the Group.

(d) Assessment on the carrying value of intellectual property
Costs incurred in acquiring intellectual property are capitalised and amortised on a straight-line basis over a period not ex-
ceeding the life of the patents. Where a patent has not been formally granted, the company estimates the life of the granted
patent in accordance with the provisional application. Costs include only those costs directly attributable to the acquisition
of the intellectual property.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAn asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater 
than its estimated recoverable amount. Intellectual property represents the largest asset of the Group as at 30 June 2020 
and	the	most	significant	asset	given	the	current	research	and	development	phase	of	operations.	Accordingly,	as	commercial	
production has not yet commenced there is some judgment required in assessing the continued viability on the use of the 
intellectual property. Refer to note 1(h).

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the global novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak a pandemic. To 
date, the Company’s operations have not been materially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the ongoing pan-
demic	has	increased	the	estimation	uncertainty	in	the	preparation	of	the	consolidated	financial	statements.	The	estimation	
uncertainty associated with the magnitude and duration of COVID-19 is as follows:

•

•

•

The continued pandemic has led to volatility in the global capital markets, which could adversely affect the company’s
ability to access the capital markets.
 It is possible that the continued spread of COVID-19 could delay the future recruitment of clinical trials and therefore
could lead to an indication of impairment in the intangible assets.
 The continued pandemic could cause the delay of clinical trials conducted by our partners, which could potentially have
an adverse impact on the future license income.

The	consolidated	entity	has	applied	accounting	estimates	in	the	consolidated	financial	statements	based	on	forecasts	
of	economic	conditions	which	reflect	expectations	and	assumptions	as	at	30	June	2020	about	future	events,	including	
COVID-19 that management believe are reasonable in the circumstances. While there was not a material impact to our con-
solidated	financial	statements	as	of	and	for	the	period	ended	30	June	2020,	resulting	from	our	assessments,	our	future	as-
sessment of our current expectations at that time of the magnitude and duration of COVID-19, as well as other factors, could 
result	in	material	impacts	to	our	consolidated	financial	statements	in	future	reporting	periods.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTE 4  SEGMENT REPORTING

Identification of reportable operating segments
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with internal reports which are reviewed and used by Management 
and	the	Board	of	Directors,	who	is	identified	as	the	Chief	Operating	Decision	Maker	(‘CODM’).	The	Group	operates	in	one	
operating segment, being Immunotherapy.

Operating segment information

30 June 2020

Immunotherapy

Unallocated

Consolidated

$

$

$

Revenue

License revenue*

Other Income

Research material sales

Grant income

Net gain on fair value movement of warrants

Net gain on foreign exchange

Interest income

Total revenue and other income

Result

Segment result

Profit/(loss) before income tax expense

Income tax expense

Loss after income tax expense

Total segment assets

Total segment liabilities

7,486,444

279,805

5,973,034

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,214,813

346,331

199,541

7,486,444

279,805

5,973,034

2,214,813

346,331

199,541

13,739,283

2,760,685

16,499,968

(16,228,880)

(16,228,880)

2,760,685

(13,468,195)

2,760,685

(13,468,195)

46,597,252

13,297,907

(37)

(13,468,232)

46,597,252

13,297,907

-

-

*Licensing revenue increased significantly from A$140K in FY 2019 to A$7.49 million in FY 2020, mainly attributed to the GSK milestone payment of GBP 4 million 
(A$7.49 million) received in this fiscal year related to the first patient being dosed in GSK’s Phase II clinical trial evaluating GSK2831781 in ulcerative colitis. 

52

CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS30 June 2019

Revenue

License revenue

Other Income

Research material sales

Grant income

Net gain on fair value movement of warrants

Net gain on foreign exchange

Interest income

Total revenue and other income

Result

Segment result

Profit/(loss) before income tax expense

Income tax expense

Loss after income tax expense

Total segment assets

Total segment liabilities

Immunotherapy

Unallocated

Consolidated

$

$

$

139,782

1,155,065

4,342,364

-

-

-

-

-

-

961,176

493,736

397,281

139,782

1,155,065

4,342,364

961,176

493,736

397,281

5,637,211

1,852,193

7,489,404

(20,196,177)

(20,196,177)

1,852,193

(18,343,984)

1,852,193

(18,343,984)

40,541,499

16,153,783

-

(18,343,984)

40,541,499

16,153,783

-

-

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTE 5  EXPENSES

Loss before income tax includes the following specific expenses:

Research & development and intellectual property

Research and development

Intellectual property management

Total research & development and intellectual property 

Corporate administrative expenses

Auditor’s remuneration

Directors fees and employee expenses

Employee share-based payment expenses

US warrants transaction costs

Other administrative expenses

Total corporate administrative expenses

Depreciation

Plant and equipment

Computer

Furniture	and	fittings

Right-of-use asset

Total depreciation

Amortisation 

Patents

Intellectual property

Total amortisation

Total depreciation and amortisation

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

17,859,151

2,536,831

20,395,982

282,580

1,465,676

1,724,282

-

2,863,141

6,335,679

7,434

10,318

4,799

126,712

149,263

-

1,930,376

1,930,376

2,079,639

15,756,727

834,474

16,591,201

297,028

1,578,583

1,581,987

236,887

2,671,676

6,366,161

4,024

10,206

1,269

-

15,499

-

1,863,652

1,863,652

1,879,151

Net fair value losses on convertible note

1,146,406

996,875

54

CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTE 6  INCOME TAX EXPENSE 

Current tax

Current tax on results for the year

Total current tax expense

Deferred income tax

(Decrease)/Increase in deferred tax assets

Increase/(Decrease) in deferred tax liabilities

Total deferred tax benefit

Income tax expense

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

37

37

567,473

(567,473)

-

37

-

-

342,349

(342,349)

-

-

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax expense

Loss before income tax expense

Tax	at	the	Australian	tax	rate	of	27.5%	(2019:	27.5%)

(13,468,195)

(3,703,754)

(18,343,984)

(5,044,596)

Tax effect amounts which are not deductible/(taxable) in calculating taxable income:

Non-deductible share based payments

Other non-deductible expenses

Non-assessable income

Capital listing fee

Difference in overseas tax rates*

Tax losses not recognised

Income tax expense**

443,956

436,396

(442,580)

(192,741)

1,817,387

(1,641,336)

1,641,299

(37)

435,046

3,771,771

(1,445,111)

(99,976)

2,040,517

(342,349)

342,349

-

*Difference in overseas tax rate is largely as a result of the corporate income tax of 10% applicable to the Immutep subsidiary in France for financial year 2020.
**Income tax expense relates to tax payable for the Immutep subsidiary in the United States. 

Deferred tax assets for tax losses not recognised comprises:

Carried	forward	tax	losses	benefit

Total deferred tax asset for tax losses not recognised

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

36,282,319

36,282,319

35,493,421

35,493,421

The	above	potential	tax	benefit	for	tax	losses	has	not	been	recognised	in	the	consolidated	balance	sheet	as	the	recovery	
of	this	benefit	is	not	probable.	There	is	no	expiration	date	for	the	tax	losses	carried	forward.	The	estimated	amount	of	cu-
mulative tax losses at 30 June 2020 was $157,314,108 (2019: $142,688,221). Utilisation of these tax losses is dependent 
on the parent entity and its subsidiaries satisfying certain tests at the time the losses are recouped and in generating future 
taxable	profits	against	which	to	utilise	the	losses.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTE 7  CURRENT ASSETS – CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash on hand

Cash at bank

Cash on deposit

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

420

12,793,272

13,528,355

26,322,047

360

3,735,995

12,831,627

16,567,982

The	above	cash	and	cash	equivalent	are	held	in	AUD,	USD,	and	Euro.	The	interest	rates	on	these	deposits	range	from	0%	
to	1.03%	in	2020	(0%	to	2.44%	in	2019).

NOTE 8  CURRENT RECEIVABLES

GST and VAT receivables

Accounts receivables and receivable for grant income

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

171,834

3,121,858

3,293,692

267,703

4,926,423

5,194,126

Due to the short-term nature of these receivables, the carrying value is assumed to be their fair value at 30 June 2020. No 
receivables were impaired or past due.

NOTE 9  OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 

Prepayments

Security deposit

Accrued interest

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

1,403,277

34,822

98,036

1,536,135

1,685,659

57,164

36,893

1,779,716

Prepayments are largely in relation to prepaid insurance and deposits paid to organisations involved in the clinical trials.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTE 10  NON-CURRENT ASSETS – PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

Plant and 
Equipment

Computers

Furniture and 
fittings

$

$

$

Total

$

At 30 June 2018

Cost or fair value

Accumulated depreciation

Net book amount

Year ended 30 June 2019

Opening net book amount

Exchange differences

Additions

Disposals

Depreciation charge

Closing net book amount

At 30 June 2019

Cost or fair value

Accumulated depreciation

Net book amount

Year ended 30 June 2020

Opening net book amount

Exchange differences

Additions

Disposals

Depreciation charge

Closing net book amount

At 30 June 2020

Cost or fair value

Accumulated depreciation

Net book amount

524,746

(513,473)

11,273

11,273

353

17,027

-

(4,024)

24,629

548,380

(523,751)

24,629

24,629

(431)

7,705

-

(7,434)

24,469

557,872

(533,403)

24,469

61,585

(46,752)

14,833

14,833

226

11,051

-

(10,206)

15,904

73,966

(58,062)

15,904

15,904

338

11,643

(450)

(10,318)

17,117

85,738

(68,621)

17,117

8,475

(8,132)

343

343

(13)

13,356

-

(1,269)

12,417

22,049

(9,632)

12,417

12,417

152

-

-

(4,799)

7,770

594,806

(568,357)

26,449

26,449

566

41,434

-

(15,499)

52,950

644,395

(591,445)

52,950

52,950

59

19,348

(450)

(22,551)

49,356

22,258

(14,488)

7,770

665,868

(616,512)

49,356

57

CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTE 11  NON-CURRENT ASSETS – INTANGIBLES

Patents 

Intellectual 
Property 

Goodwill

$

$

$

Total

$

At 30 June 2018

Cost or fair value

Accumulated amortisation 

Net book amount

Year ended 30 June 2019

Opening net book amount

Exchange differences

Amortisation charge

Closing net book amount

At 30 June 2019

Cost or fair value

Accumulated amortisation 

Net book amount

Year ended 30 June 2020

Opening net book amount

Exchange differences

Amortisation charge

Closing net book amount

At 30 June 2020

Cost or fair value

Accumulated amortisation 

Net book amount

1,915,671

24,786,169

109,962

(1,915,671)

(6,566,976)

-

18,219,193

109,962

26,811,802

(8,482,647)

18,329,155

-

-

-

-

-

18,219,193

109,962

18,329,155

481,222

(1,863,652)

-

-

16,836,763

109,962

481,222

(1,863,652)

16,946,725

1,915,671

25,480,543

109,962

27,506,176

(1,915,671)

(8,643,780)

-

(10,559,451)

-

-

-

-

-

16,836,763

109,962

16,946,725

16,836,763

109,962

16,946,725

178,458

(1,930,376)

-

-

15,084,845

109,962

178,458

(1,930,376)

15,194,807

1,915,671

25,730,602

109,962

27,756,235

(1,915,671)

(10,645,757)

-

(12,561,428)

-

15,084,845

109,962

15,194,807

Amortisation methods and useful lives 
The group amortises intangible assets with a limited useful life using the straight-line method over the following periods:

•
•

 Patents, trademark and licenses – 13-21 years
 Intellectual property assets – 13-14 years

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTE 12  DEFERRED TAX BALANCES

(i) Deferred tax assets
The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:

Tax losses

Total deferred tax assets

Set-off of deferred tax liabilities pursuant to set-off provisions

Net deferred tax assets

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

1,508,478

1,508,478

(1,508,478)

-

2,075,951

2,075,951

(2,075,951)

-

(ii) Deferred tax liabilities
The amount of deferred tax liability represents the temporary difference that arose on the recognition of Intangibles record-
ed in the subsidiary Company in France. This has been set-off against deferred taxes in the Subsidiary Company accord-
ingly, hence reducing the unrecognized tax losses for both the France subsidiary and the consolidated Group. The balance
comprises temporary differences attributable to:

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

Intangible assets

Total deferred tax liabilities

Set-off of deferred tax liabilities pursuant to set-off provisions

Net deferred tax liabilities

1,508,478

1,508,478

(1,508,478)

-

2,075,951

2,075,951

(2,075,951)

(iii) Movements in deferred tax balances

Movements

At 30 June 2019

(Charged)/credited	to	profit	or	loss

At 30 June 2020

Tax losses

Intangible Assets

$

$

Total

$

2,075,951

(567,473)

1,508,478

(2,075,951)

567,473

(1,508,478)

NOTE 13  CURRENT LIABILITIES – TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

-

-
-

-

Trade payables

Other payables and accruals

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

1,639,661

1,294,706

2,934,367

2,557,273

2,503,095

5,060,368

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTE 14  NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES – US WARRANT LIABILITY

Opening balance

Exercising of warrants*

December 2018 warrants fair value at issue date

Fair value movements

Closing balance

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

3,164,413

-

-

(2,214,813)

949,600

2,945,358

(1,277,028)

2,457,259

(961,176)

3,164,413

*In September and October 2018, US investors exercised 419,733 warrants at an exercise price of US$ 2.50 each. Immutep received US$1.05 million (A$1.46 million) 
cash payment in total.

In	July	2017,	the	Group	completed	its	first	US	capital	raise	after	it	entered	into	a	securities	purchase	agreement	with	certain	
accredited investors for the Group to issue American Depositary Shares (ADSs) and Warrants of the Group for cash con-
sideration totaling $6,561,765. In this private placement, the Group agreed to issue unregistered warrants to purchase up 
to 1,973,451 of its ADSs. The warrants have an exercise price of US$2.50 per ADS, are exercisable immediately and will 
expire on 5 January 2023. The warrants do not confer any rights to dividends or a right to participate in a new issue without 
exercising the warrant.

In December 2018, the Group completed its second US capital raise after it entered into a securities purchase agreement 
with certain accredited investors to purchase American Depositary Shares (ADSs) and Warrants of the Group for cash con-
sideration totaling $7,328,509. In this private placement, the Group agreed to issue unregistered warrants to purchase up to 
2,080,000 of its ADSs. The warrants have an exercise price of US$2.50 per ADS. The Warrant may be exercised in whole 
or in part at any time or times up until the Warrant Expiry Date, being 12 February 2022. The warrants do not confer any 
rights to dividends or a right to participate in a new issue without exercising the warrant.

Both	US	warrant	issues	represent	a	written	option	to	exchange	a	fixed	number	of	the	Group’s	own	equity	instruments	for	a	
fixed	amount	of	cash	that	is	denominated	in	a	foreign	currency	(US	dollars)	and	is	thus	classified	as	a	derivative	financial	lia-
bility in accordance with AASB 132. The US warrants liability is initially recorded at fair value at issue date and subsequently 
measured	at	fair	value	through	profit	and	loss	at	each	reporting	date.	Capital	raising	costs	have	been	allocated	proportion-
ately between issued capital and the US warrant issues in accordance with their relative fair values.

The 10 to 1 share consolidation in November 2019 did not change the number of US warrants nor the exercise price of 
those warrants as the American Depository Receipt (ADR) ratio was also changed from 1 ADS representing 100 shares to 1 
ADS representing 10 shares. The effective date of the change was 5 November 2019.

However, under the anti-dilution clause of share purchase agreements, the exercise price was adjusted due to the entitle-
ment offer the Group conducted in August 2019.  As a result, the exercise price is now US$2.49.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFair value of warrants 
The warrants granted are not traded in an active market and the fair value has thus been estimated by using the Black-
Scholes pricing model based on the following assumptions. Key terms of the warrants are included above. 

The following assumptions were based on observable market conditions that existed at the issue date and at 30 June 2020:

December 2018 warrants

Assumption

At issue date

At 30 June 2020

Rationale

Historic volatility 

Exercise price

Share price

Risk-free 
interest rate

59.95%

US$2.50

US$2.21

2.68%

72.04%

US$2.49*

US$1.08

0.16%

Based on 12-month historical volatility data for the Company

As per subscription agreement

Closing share price on valuation date from external market source

Based on the US Government securities yields which match 
the term of the warrant

Dividend yield

0.0%

0.0%

Based on the Company’s nil dividend history

Fair value 
per warrant

Fair value

US$0.8474 
A$1.1814

A$2,457,259

US$0.1395 
A$0.2033

Determined using Black-Scholes models with the inputs above

A$422,789

Fair value of 2,080,000 warrants as at issue date and 30 June 2020

*Exercising price has been adjusted as per anti-dilution clause in the share purchase agreement.

July 2017 warrants

Assumption

At issue date

At 30 June 2020

Rationale

Historic volatility 

Exercise price

Share price

Risk-free 
interest rate

Dividend yield

Fair value per 
warrant

Fair value

58.0%

US$2.50

US$2.17

1.930%

0.0%

US$1.0716 
A$1.3962

A$2,755,375

72.04%

US$2.49*

US$1.08

0.18%

Based on 12-month historical volatility data for the Company

As per subscription agreement

Closing share price on valuation date from external market source

Based on the US Government securities yields which match 
the term of the warrant

0.0%

Based on the Company’s nil dividend history

US$0.2327 
A$0.3391

A$526,811

Determined using Black-Scholes models with the inputs above

Fair value of 1,973,451 warrants as at issue date and fair value 
of 1,553,718 warrants at 30 June 2020

*Exercising price has been adjusted as per anti-dilution clause in the share purchase agreement.

NOTE 15  NON CURRENT LIABILITIES – CONVERTIBLE NOTE

Convertible note at fair value at beginning of reporting period

Net change in fair value

Convertible note at fair value at end of reporting period

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

7,642,707

1,146,406

8,789,113

6,645,832

996,875

7,642,707

On 11 May 2015, the Company entered into a subscription agreement with Ridgeback Capital Investments (Ridgeback) to 
invest in Convertible Notes and Warrants of the Company for cash consideration totaling $13,750,828, which was subject to 
shareholder approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting. Shareholder approval was received on 31 July 2015. 

The 13,750,828 Convertible Notes issued have a face value of $1.00 per note which are exercisable at a price of approxi-
mately $0.18 per share (adjusted for post share consolidation and anti-dilution clause), mature on 4 August 2025 and accrue 
interest	at	a	rate	of	3%	per	annum	which	may	also	be	converted	into	shares.	Conversions	may	occur	during	the	period	(i)	at	

61

CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSleast 3 months after the Issue Date and (ii) at least 15 business days prior to the maturity date into 50 ordinary shares of the 
Company per note (subject to customary adjustments for rights or bonus issues, off market buybacks, issues at less than 
current market price, share purchase plan, dividend reinvestment plan at a discount, return of capital or dividend or other 
adjustment). If a change of control event, delisting event or event of default has occurred, Ridgeback may elect to convert 
the notes into shares or repayment of principal and interest. The Convertible Notes rank at least equal with all present and 
future unsubordinated and unsecured debt obligations of the Company and contain customary negative pledges regarding 
financial	indebtedness,	dividend	payments,	related	party	transaction	and	others.

Details of the warrants granted together with the convertible note at initial recognition date are as follows:

•
•

8,475,995 warrants were granted which are exercisable at a price of A$0.025 per share on or before 4 August 2025
 371,445,231 warrants were granted which are exercisable at a price of A$0.0237 per share on or before 4 August 2020

All warrants may be settled on a gross or net basis and the number of warrants or exercise price may be adjusted for a pro 
rata issue of shares, a bonus issue or capital re-organisation. The Warrants do not confer any rights to dividends or a right 
to participate in a new issue without exercising the warrant.

As a result of the 10 to 1 share consolidation in November 2019, the above cited warrants have been restated in accordance 
with	the	subscription	agreement.	The	exercise	prices	have	been	adjusted	for	the	capital	raising	during	the	financial	year	
under the anti-dilution clause of share purchase agreements.

The warrant expiry dates remain unchanged. The restated terms are as follows:

•
•

847,600 warrants with an exercise price of A$0.248 per share
 37,144,524 warrants with an exercise price of A$0.235 per share

As	at	30	June	2020,	none	of	the	warrants	specified	above	had	been	exercised	since	their	initial	recognition.

Fair value of convertible notes 
The following assumptions were used to determine the initial fair value of the debt component of the convertible note which 
were based on market conditions that existed at the grant date:

Assumption

Historic volatility 

Share price

Risk free interest rate

Risk adjusted interest rate

Dividend yield

Convertible notes

Rationale

85.0%

$0.051

2.734%

15.0%

0.0%

Based on the Company’s historical volatility data

Closing market share price on 31 July 2015

Based on Australian Government securities yields which match the term 
of the convertible note

An estimate of the expected interest rate of a similar non-convertible note 
issued by the company

Based on the Company’s nil dividend history

The	fair	value	of	the	convertible	note	was	allocated	between	a	financial	liability	for	the	traditional	note	component	of	the	con-
vertible note and into equity which represents the conversion feature. The traditional note component of the convertible note 
was	initially	recorded	at	fair	value	of	$4.4m,	based	on	the	present	value	of	the	contractual	cash	flows	of	the	note	discounted	
at	15%.	After	initial	recognition,	the	liability	component	of	the	convertible	note	has	been	measured	at	fair	value	as	required	
by AASB 2. The remaining value of the convertible note was allocated to the conversion feature and recognised as equity.

Fair value at issuance

Fair value movements

Balance at 30 June 2020

62

Note – Liability 
$

Conversion feature – 
Equity $

4,419,531

4,369,582

8,789,113

41,431,774

-

41,431,774

CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTE 16  CURRENT LIABILITIES – EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

Annual leave

300,466

238,570

The	current	provision	for	employee	benefits	is	in	relation	to	accrued	annual	leave	and	covers	all	unconditional	entitlements	
where employees have completed the required period of service. The entire amount of the provision is presented as current, 
since the group does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for any of these obligations.

NOTE 17  NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES – EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

Long service leave

61,978

47,725

NOTE 18  LEASES

The consolidated balance sheet shows the following amounts relating to leases:

Right-of-use Assets

Lease Liability

$

$

At 30 June 2020

201,215

262,383

The	recognised	ROU	assets	are	comprised	solely	of	property	leases	in	Germany	and	France.	Movements	during	the	finan-
cial year ended 30 June 2020 are as follows:

Initial value of ROU asset recognised as at 1 July 2019

Less: lease incentives

Net ROU asset recognised under AASB 16 as at 1 July 2019

Depreciation for the year ended 30 June 2020

Foreign exchange differences

Carrying value of ROU asset as at 30 June 2020

A$

336,090

(12,215)

323,875

(126,712)

4,052

201,215

63

CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2020, movement of lease liabilities and aging presentation are as follows: 

Lease Liabilities Reconciliation

Balance at 1 July 2019

Lease	additions	and	modifications

Interest charged for the year

Disposals

Principle paid for the year

Interest paid for the year

Foreign exchange adjustments

Balance at 30 June 2020

Lease Liabilities aging

Current

Non-current

Balance at 30 June 2020

Maturities of Lease Liabilities

Consolidated 
30 June 2020

$

336,090

-

10,457

-

(77,541)

(6,295)

(328)

262,383

Consolidated 
30 June 2020

$

129,412

132,971

262,383

The table below shows the Group’s lease liabilities in relevant maturity groupings based on their contractual maturities. The 
amounts	disclosed	in	the	table	are	the	contractual	undiscounted	cashflows.

2020

Less than 1 
year

Between 1 
and 2 years

Between 2 
and 5 years

Over 5 years

Total 
contractual 
cashflows

Carrying 
amount

$ $

$

$

$

$

$

Lease Liabilities

137,025

136,154

-

-

273,179

262,383

NOTE 19 EQUITY – CONTRIBUTED

Fully paid ordinary shares

Options over ordinary shares – listed

19(a)

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

233,328,553

9,661,954

242,990,507

$

211,429,637

9,661,954

221,091,591

In November 2019, the shareholders approved a 10 to 1 share consolidation during the FY 2019 Annual General Meeting. 
Refer to notes 14 and 15 for impact of the 10 to 1 share consolidation to US warrants and convertible notes, respectively.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(a) Ordinary shares

Note

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

No.

$

No.

$

At the beginning of reporting period 

3,388,598,296

211,429,637

3,026,082,669

203,570,765

Shares issued during year (pre-share consolidation)

Exercise of performance rights (pre-share consolidation)

Exercise of warrants (Shares issued during the year)

Share consolidation

Exercise of performance rights (post share consolidation)

Shares issued during the year (post share consolidation)

19(b)

19(b)

19(b)

19(b)

19(b)

Transaction costs relating to share issues

At reporting date

477,645,539

10,030,556

260,000,000

4,871,250

10,878,476

385,794

60,542,327

1,480,488

-

(3,489,408,041)

-

-

3,916,668

957,500

96,000,000

12,000,000

-

(1,474,934)

41,973,300

2,043,359

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(536,225)

487,630,938

233,328,553

3,388,598,296

211,429,637

(b) Shares issued

2020 Details

Share placement July 2019*

Shares issued under Entitlement Offer August 2019*

Performance rights exercised pre share consolidation 
(transfer from share-based payment reserve) *

Performance rights exercised post share consolidation 
(transfer from share-based payment reserve)

Share placement May 2020 post share consolidation

Exercise of warrants

*All number of shares have been adjusted for the 10 to 1 share consolidation.

Number

Issue Price

$

Total

$

19,047,619

28,716,935

1,087,848

3,916,668

96,000,000

-

148,769,070

0.210

0.210

0.355

0.244

0.125

-

2019 Details**

Number

Issue Price

Shares issued under Securities Purchase Agreement

260,000,000

Performance rights exercised  
(transfer from share-based payment reserve)

Exercise of warrants

60,542,327

41,973,300

362,515,627

**All number of shares have been prepared on pre share consolidation basis.

$

0.019

0.024

0.049

Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on the winding up of the Company in propor-
tion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held.

The fully paid ordinary shares have no par value and the company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital.

On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each 
share shall have one vote. 

Options 
Information relating to the Company’s Global Employee Share Option Plan, including details of options issued, exercised 
and	lapsed	during	the	financial	year	and	options	outstanding	at	the	end	of	the	reporting	period,	is	set	out	in	note	31.

65

4,000,000

6,030,556

385,794

957,500

12,000,000

-

23,373,850

Total

$

4,871,250

1,480,488

2,043,359

8,395,097

CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSUnlisted options**

Expiration Date

4 August 2020

30 October 2020

7 March 2021

4 August 2025

5 January 2023

12 February 2022

Total

Exercise Price

$0.235

$0.568

$0.398

$0.248

US$0.249*

US$0.249*

Number

37,144,524

79,311

102,628

847,600

15,537,180*

20,800,000*

74,511,243

* 1 American Depository Shares (ADS) listed on NASDAQ equals 10 ordinary shares listed on ASX thus the number of warrants on issue have been grossed up and their 
exercise prices have been adjusted accordingly in the above table to be comparable.
** On 5 November 2019, there was a 10 to 1 share consolidation. The unlisted options have therefore been adjusted accordingly.

Share buy-back
There is no current on-market share buy-back.

Capital risk management
The consolidated entity’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so 
that	they	can	continue	to	provide	returns	for	shareholders	and	benefits	for	other	stakeholders	and	to	maintain	an	optimal	
capital structure to reduce the cost of capital.

In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the consolidated entity may adjust the amount of dividends paid to share-
holders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.

The consolidated entity would look to raise capital when an opportunity to invest in a business or company was seen as 
value adding relative to the current parent entity’s share price at the time of the investment. The consolidated entity is not 
actively pursuing additional investments in the short term as it continues to integrate and grow its existing businesses in 
order to maximise synergies.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTE 20 EQUITY – RESERVES AND RETAINED EARNINGS

(a) Reserves

Options issued reserve

Conversion feature of convertible note reserve

Foreign currency translation reserve

Share-based payments reserve

Movements in options issued reserve were as follows:

Opening balance and closing balance

Movements in conversion feature of convertible note reserve

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

19,116,205

41,431,774

1,754,740

3,712,180

66,014,899

19,116,205

41,431,774

1,654,783

3,331,192

65,533,954

19,116,205

19,116,205

  Opening balance and closing balance

41,431,774

41,431,774

Movements in foreign currency translation reserve were as follows:

Opening balance 

Currency translation differences arising during the year

Ending balance

Movements in share-based payments reserve were as follows:

Opening balance 

Options and performance rights expensed during the year

Exercise of vested performance rights transferred to contributed equity

Ending balance

(b) Accumulated losses 

Movements in accumulated losses were as follows:

Opening balance

Net loss for the year

Exercise of warrants

Ending balance

1,654,783

99,957

1,754,740

3,331,192

1,724,282

(1,343,294)

3,712,180

1,096,368

558,415

1,654,783

3,229,693

1,581,987

(1,480,488)

3,331,192

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

(262,237,829)

(244,584,832)

(13,468,232)

(18,343,984)

-

690,987

(275,706,061)

(262,237,829)

(i) Conversion feature of convertible note reserve
This amount relates to the conversion feature of the convertible note issued to Ridgeback Capital Investments which has
been measured at fair value at the time of issue as required by AASB 2.

(ii) Foreign currency translation reserve
Exchange differences arising on translation of the foreign controlled entities are recognised in other comprehensive income
as	described	in	note	1(d)	and	accumulated	in	a	separate	reserve	within	equity.	The	cumulative	amount	is	reclassified	to
profit	or	loss	when	the	net	investment	is	disposed	of.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(iii) Share-based payments reserve
The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the grant date fair value of options and performance rights issued
to employees and other parties but not exercised. For a reconciliation of movements in the share-based payment reserves
refer to note 31.

NOTE 21 EQUITY - DIVIDENDS

There	were	no	dividends	paid	or	declared	during	the	current	or	previous	financial	year.

NOTE 22 KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES

(a) Directors and key management personnel compensation

Short-term	employee	benefits

Long-term	employee	benefits

Post-employment	benefits

Share-based payments

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

1,360,554

6,367

31,558

1,014,688

2,413,167

1,588,899

11,115

33,458

789,633

2,423,105

Further remuneration disclosures are set out in the audited Remuneration Report within the Directors’ Report on 
pages 17 to 26.

(b) Equity instrument disclosures relating to key management personnel

(i) Options provided as remuneration and shares issued on exercise of such options
Details of options provided as remuneration and shares issued on the exercise of such options, together with terms and
conditions of the options, can be found in the remuneration report on pages 17 to 26.

(ii) Shareholding
The	numbers	of	shares	in	the	Company	held	during	the	financial	year	by	each	director	of	the	Company	and	other	key	man-
agement personnel of the group, including their personally related parties, are set out below. There were no shares granted
during the reporting period as compensation.

2020

Ordinary shares

Dr Russell Howard

Mr Pete Meyers 

Mr Marc Voigt

Mr Grant Chamberlain

Ms Deanne Miller

Dr Frédéric Triebel

Total ordinary shares

14,505,775

ADRs

Mr Marc Voigt

Total ADR*

45

45

Balance at 
start of the 
year

Received during the 
year on exercise of 
performance rights

Received during the 
year on the exercise 
of options

Other chang-
es during the 
year*

Balance at 
end of the 
year

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

250,000

1,227,121

5,827,196

473,931

2,314,421

4,413,106

250,000

273,637

1,666,667

426,653

833,334

1,166,667

4,616,958

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

153,582

400,785

(143,863)

373,991

500,000

1,500,758

7,647,445

1,301,369

3,003,892

5,953,764

784,495

19,907,228

45

45

On 5 November 2019, there was a 10 to 1 share consolidation. The consolidated balance has therefore been adjusted retrospectively.

* Other changes during the year include the shares acquired via the Entitlements Offer, on market acquisition and disposals.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS2020

Performance rights 
over ordinary shares

Dr Russell Howard

Mr Pete Meyers

Mr Marc Voigt

(iii) Option holdings
As	at	30	June	2020	and	2019,	there	were	no	options	holdings	outstanding	and	no	movements	during	the	financial	year	end-
ed 30 June 2020.

((iv) Performance right holdings 
The	number	of	performance	rights	over	ordinary	shares	in	the	parent	entity	held	during	the	financial	year	by	each	director	
of the parent entity and other members of key management personnel of the consolidated entity, including their personally 
related parties, is set out below:

Balance at 
start of the 
year

Granted

Exercised 

Other 
Changes

Balance at 
end of the 
year

Vested and
exercisable

Unvested

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

750,000

547,274

-

(250,000)

1,500,000

(273,637)

1,666,667

3,600,000

(1,666,667)

Mr Grant Chamberlain

Ms Deanne Miller

853,307

833,334

-

(426,653)

1,800,000

(833,334)

Dr Frédéric Triebel

1,166,667

2,700,000

(1,166,667)

5,817,249

9,600,000

(4,616,958)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

500,000

1,773,637

3,600,000

426,654

1,800,000

2,700,000

10,800,291

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

500,000

1,773,637

3,600,000

426,654

1,800,000

2,700,000

10,800,291

On 5 November 2019, there was a 10 to 1 share consolidation. The number of performance rights has therefore been adjusted retrospectively.

NOTE 23  REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS

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

PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia

Audit	or	review	of	the	financial	report

Other	audit	and	assurance	services	in	relation	to	regulatory	filings	overseas

Total remuneration of PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

282,580

-

282,580

274,078

22,950

297,028

NOTE 24  CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 

There were no material contingent liabilities in existence at 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2019.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTE 25  COMMITMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE

Lease commitments - operating

Committed at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable:

Within one year

One	to	five	years

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

-

-

-

126,148

137,417

263,565

Operating lease commitments as at 30 June 2019 includes contracted amounts for leases of premises under non-cancel-
lable operating leases expiring within three years. On renewal, the terms of the leases are renegotiated.

From 1 July 2019, the company has recognised right-of-use assets for these leases, except for short term and low-value 
leases, see note 1(w) for further information.

NOTE 26  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Parent entity
Immutep Limited is the parent entity.

Subsidiaries
Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 27.

Key management personnel
Disclosures relating to key management personnel are included in the Remuneration Report and note 22.

Transactions with related parties
There	is	no	transaction	occurred	with	related	parties	for	financial	year	ended	30	June	2020	and	financial	year	ended	30	
June 2019.

Receivable from and payable to related parties
There were no trade receivables from or trade payables due to related parties at the reporting date.

Loans to/from related parties
There were no loans to or from related parties at the reporting date.

NOTE 27  SUBSIDIARIES

The	consolidated	financial	statements	incorporate	the	assets,	liabilities,	and	results	of	the	following
subsidiaries in accordance with the accounting policy described in note 1:

Country of 
incorporation

Class of 
Shares

Equity holding

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

USA

UAE

Germany

Australia

Australia

France

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

%

100

100

100

100

100

100

%

100

100

100

100

100

100

Immutep USA Inc

PRR Middle East FZLLC

Immutep GmbH

Immutep Australia Pty Ltd

Immutep IP Pty Ltd

Immutep S.A.S.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTE 28  EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE REPORTING DATE

On 4 August 2020, Ridgeback 37,144,524 unquoted warrants lapsed. These warrants were attached with the convertible 
notes issued to Capital Investments on 4 August 2015.

No	other	matter	or	circumstance	has	arisen	since	30	June	2020,	that	has	significantly	affected	the	Group’s	operations,	re-
sults, or state of affairs, or may do so in future years.

NOTE 29   RECONCILIATION OF LOSS AFTER INCOME TAX TO NET CASH USED IN 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Loss after income tax expense for the year

Adjustments for:

Depreciation and amortisation

Share based payments 

Changes in fair value of US investor warrants

US warrants transaction costs

Unrealised	gain	on	exchange	through	the	profit	and	loss

Net change in fair value of convertible note liability

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Decrease/(Increase) in current receivables

Decrease/(Increase) in other operating assets

(Decrease)/Increase in trade and other payables

Increase	in	employee	benefits

Net cash used in operating activities

NOTE 30  EARNINGS PER SHARE

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

(13,468,232)

(18,343,984)

2,079,639

1,724,282

(2,214,813)

-

(200,784)

1,146,406

1,900,434

243,581

(2,126,001)

76,149

1,879,151

1,581,987

(961,176)

236,887

(330,951)

996,875

(1,762,132)

(44,052)

1,396,519

64,478

(10,839,339)

(15,286,398)

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

Loss after income tax attributable to the owners of Immutep Limited

(13,468,232)

(18,343,984)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per 
share (EPS)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted earnings 
per share (EPS)

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

Number

(Restated)* 
Number

400,980,184

334,930,046

400,980,184

334,930,046

Cents

(3.36)

(3.36)

(Restated)* 
Cents

(5.48)

(5.48)

*The Group updated the 2019 EPS figure to reflect the impact of both the share consolidation of 10 to 1 on 5 November 2019 and the bonus shares issue arising from the 

capital raising in the financial year ended 30 June 2020.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSInformation concerning other notes and options issued:

The following table summarises the convertible notes, performance rights, listed options and unlisted options that were not 
included in the calculation of weighted average number of ordinary shares because they are anti-dilutive for the periods 
presented. 

Unlisted options

Convertible notes

Performance rights

Non-Executive Director performance rights

US warrants*

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

Number

38,174,063

90,109,406

11,837,560

2,700,291

36,337,180

Number

38,174,063

82,626,981

4,941,786

2,150,581

36,337,180

* 1 American Depository Shares (ADS) listed on NASDAQ equals 10 ordinary shares listed on ASX thus the number of warrants on issue have been grossed up.

On 5 November 2019, there was a 10 to 1 share consolidation. The consolidated comparative balance has therefore been adjusted accordingly.

NOTE 31  SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

(a) Executive Incentive Plan (EIP)

Equity incentives are granted under the Executive Incentive Plan (EIP) which was approved by shareholders at the 2018 
Annual General Meeting. In light of our increasing operations globally the Board reviewed the Company’s incentive arrange-
ments to ensure that it continued to retain and motivate key executives in a manner that is aligned with members’ interests. 

As a result of that review, an ‘umbrella’ EIP was adopted to which eligible executives are invited to apply for the grant of 
performance rights and/or options. Equity incentives granted in accordance with the EIP Rules are designed to provide 
meaningful	remuneration	opportunities	and	will	reflect	the	importance	of	retaining	a	world-class	management	team.	The	
Company endeavours to achieve simplicity and transparency in remuneration design, whilst also balancing competitive 
market practices in France, Germany, and Australia. The company grants Short Term Incentives (STIs) and Long-Term In-
centives (LTIs) under the EIP. The weighted average remaining contractual life of performance rights outstanding at the end 
of the period was less than 2.1 years.

7272

CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSSet out below are summarises of all STI and LTI performance rights granted under the EIP excluding the performance rights 
issued to non-executive directors:

Financial year ended 30 June 2020

Grant date

Fair value

Balance at start of
the year

Granted 
during the 
year

Exercised 
during the 
year

Lapsed 
during the 
year

Balance at 
end of the 
year

Vested and 
exercisable 
at end of the 
year

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

17 November 2017

28 November 2017

29 November 2017

2 October 2018

3 October 2019

1 November 2019

2 January 2020

0.240

0.230

0.230

0.470

0.260

0.280

0.260

1,666,667

500,000

2,000,001

775,118

-

-

-

-

(1,666,667)

-

(2,000,001)

(387,558)

-

-

-

4,500,000

3,600,000

2,850,000

-

-

-

4,941,786

10,950,000

(4,054,226)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

500,000

-

387,560

4,500,000

3,600,000

2,850,000

11,837,560

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

On 5 November 2019, there was a 10 to 1 share consolidation. The number of performance rights and fair value have therefore been adjusted retrospectively for the 

share consolidation.

Financial year ended 30 June 2019

Grant date

Fair value

Balance at 
start of the 
year

Granted 
during the 
year

Exercised 
during the 
year

Lapsed 
during the 
year

Balance at end 
of the year

Vested and 
exercisable 
at end of the 
year

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

19 September 2014

19 September 2014

14 November 2014

14 November 2014

1 October 2015

1 October 2015

2 August 2017

17 November 2017

28 November 2017

29 November 2017

2 October 2018

0.044

0.044

0.038

0.040

0.060

0.061

0.020

0.024

0.023

0.023

0.047

2,757,353

919,118

9,191,177

3,063,725

600,000

200,000

3,900,000

33,333,333

15,000,000

40,000,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2,757,353)

(919,118)

(9,191,177)

(3,063,725)

(600,000)

(200,000)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

16,666,666

5,000,000

20,000,000

7,751,152

(3,900,000)

(16,666,667)

(10,000,000)

(20,000,000)

-

7,751,152

-

108,964,706

7,751,152

(50,566,667)

(16,731,373)

49,417,818

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

The fair value at grant date for short term incentive (STI) and long term incentives (LTI) performance rights are determined 
using a Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the impact of dilution, the share price 
at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate 
for the term of the option.

73
73

CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe model inputs for STI performance rights granted during the year ended 30 June 2020 included:

Grant date

Share price at grant date

Expected price volatility of the Company’s shares

Expected dividend yield

Risk-free interest rate

3 October 2019

1 November 2019

2 January 2020

$0.260

61%

Nil

0.61%

$0.280

63%

Nil

0.78%

$0.260

59%

Nil

0.88%

On 5 November 2019, there was a 10 to 1 share consolidation. The number of performance rights and exercise price have therefore been adjusted retrospectively.

The model inputs for STI performance rights granted during the year ended 30 June 2019 included:

Grant date

Share price at grant date

Expected price volatility of the Company’s shares

Expected dividend yield

Risk-free interest rate

28 September 2018

$0.047

78%

Nil

2.02%

There	are	no	outstanding	options	under	EIP	at	the	beginning	of	the	financial	year	2020	and	no	option	was	granted	during	
the year ended 30 June 2020.

There	are	no	outstanding	options	under	EIP	at	the	beginning	of	the	financial	year	2019	and	no	option	was	granted	during	
the year ended 30 June 2019.

Fair value of options granted

No options were granted during the year ended 30 June 2020 (2019 – Nil).

(b) Performance rights issued to non-executive directors with shareholders’ approval

At the 2019 annual general meeting, shareholders approved the issue of 1,500,000 performance rights on a post consolida-
tion basis to Peter Meyers in lieu of cash for his services as a non-executive director. When exercisable, each performance 
right is convertible into one ordinary share. The weighted average remaining contractual life of performance rights outstan-
ding at the end of the period was less than 2.5 years.

Set out below are summaries of performance rights granted with shareholders’ approval.

2020 
Grant date

Type of 
performance 
right granted

Fair 
value*

Balance at 
start of the 
year

Granted 
during the 
year

Exercised 
during the 
year

Lapsed 
during 
the year

Balance at end 
of the year

Vested and 
exercisable 
at end of 
the year

Number*

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

25 November 2016 Director rights

0.380

17 November 2017 Director rights

0.210

16 November 2018 Director rights

0.390

547,274

853,307

750,000

-

-

-

(273,637)

(426,653)

(250,000)

1 November 2019

Director rights

0.280

-

1,500,000

-

Total

2,150,581

1,500,000

(950,290)

-

-

-

-

-

273,637

426,654

500,000

1,500,000

2,700,291

-

-

-

-

-

On 5 November 2019, there was a 10 to 1 share consolidation. The number of performance rights and fair value have therefore been adjusted retrospectively for the 

share consolidation.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS2019 
Grant date

Type of 
performance 
right granted

Fair 
value

Balance 
at start of 
the year

Granted 
during the 
year

Exercised 
during the 
year

Lapsed 
during the 
year

Balance at end 
of the year

Vested and 
exercis-
able at end 
of the year

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

25 November 2016 Director rights

0.038

8,209,101

17 November 2017 Director rights

0.021 13,272,356

-

-

(2,736,367)

(4,739,293)

16 November 2018 Director rights

0.039

-

10,000,000 (2,500,000)

Total

21,481,457

10,000,000 (9,975,660)

-

-

-

-

5,472,734

8,533,063

7,500,000

21,505,797

-

-

-

-

Fair value of performance rights granted 
The fair value at grant date for the performance rights issued to non-executive directors with shareholders’ approval are 
determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the impact of dilution, the 
share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free 
interest rate for the term of the option.

The model inputs for STI performance rights granted during the year ended 30 June 2020 included:

Grant date

Share price at grant date

Expected price volatility of the Company’s shares

Expected dividend yield

Risk-free interest rate

The model inputs for STI performance rights granted during the year ended 30 June 2019 included:

Grant date

Share price at grant date

Expected price volatility of the Company’s shares

Expected dividend yield

Risk-free interest rate

(c) Options issued to other parties

1 November 2019

$0.280

63%

Nil

0.78%

16 November 2018

$0.039

76%

Nil

1.96%

During	the	financial	year	ended	30	June	2016,	options	were	issued	to	Ridgeback	Capital	Investments	and	Trout	Group	LLC	
and these are eligible to be exercised. The weighted average remaining contractual life of performance rights outstanding at 
the end of the period was less than 0.1 year.

Set out below is a summary of the options granted to both parties:

2020

Grant date

31 July 2015

31 July 2015

Expiry date

Exer-
cise 
price

Balance at 
start of the 
year

Granted 
during the 
year

Exercised 
during the 
year

Forfeited 
during the 
year

Balance at 
end of the 
year

Vested and 
exercisable 
at end of 
the year

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

5 August 2020

0.235

37,144,524

5 August 2021

30 October 2015

30 October 2020

7 March 2016

7 March 2021

Total

0.248

0.568

0.398

847,600

79,311

102,628

38,174,063

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

37,144,524

37,144,524

847,600

847,600

79,311

79,311

102,628

102,628

38,174,063

38,174,063

On 5 November 2019, there was a 10 to 1 share consolidation. The number of option and fair value have therefore been adjusted retrospectively for the share consolidation.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFair value of options granted 
No options were granted during the year ended 30 June 2020 (2019 – nil). The fair value at grant date is determined using a 
Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the impact of dilution, 
the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk 
free interest rate for the term of the option.

(d) Expenses arising from share-based payment transactions

Total expenses arising from share-based payment transactions recognised during the period were as follows:

Employee share-based payment expense

Consolidated

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

1,724,282

1,724,282

1,581,987

1,581,987

Share-based payment transactions with employees are recognised during the period as a part of corporate and administra-
tive expenses.   

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSNOTE 32  PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION

Set out below is the supplementary information about the parent entity.

Statement of comprehensive income

Loss after income tax

Total comprehensive income

Statement of financial position

Total current assets

Total non current assets

Total assets

Total current liabilities

Total non current liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity

-

-

-

Contributed equity

Reserves

Accumulated losses

Total equity

Parent

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

(13,482,664)

(13,482,664)

(17,872,089)

(17,872,089)

Parent

30 June 2020

30 June 2019

$

$

21,659,619

20,539,720

42,199,339

634,177

10,970,720

11,604,897

16,552,243

17,596,298

34,148,541

514,516

11,813,178

12,327,694

242,990,507

65,765,139

221,091,591

65,407,796

(278,161,204)

(264,678,540)

30,594,442

21,820,847

Guarantees of financial support
There are no guarantees entered into by the parent entity.

Contingent liabilities of the parent entity
Refer to note 24 for details in relation to contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2019.

Capital commitments - Property, plant and equipment
The parent entity did not have any capital commitments for property, plant, and equipment at as 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2019.

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CONTINUEDNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

In the directors’ opinion: 

(a)

the	financial	statements	and	notes	set	out	on	pages	30	to	77	are	in	accordance	with	the	Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i) complying with Australian Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory profes-
sional reporting requirements; and

(ii) giving	a	true	and	fair	view	of	the	consolidated	entity’s	financial	position	as	at	30	June	2020	and	of	its	performance
for	the	financial	year	ended	on	that	date;	and

(b)

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

Note	1(a)	confirms	that	the	financial	statements	also	comply	with	International	Financial	Reporting	Standards	as	issued	by	
the International Accounting Standards Board.

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

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

On behalf of the directors

Dr Russell Howard 
Chairman,

Immutep Limited
Sydney
25 August 2020

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO 
THE MEMBERS OF IMMUTEP LIMITED

Independent auditor’s report 
To the members of Immutep Limited 

Report on the audit of the financial report 

Our opinion 

In our opinion: 

The accompanying financial report of Immutep Limited (the Company) and its controlled entities 
(together the Group) is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

(a) giving a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 30 June 2020 and of its financial

performance for the year then ended

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

What we have audited 
The Group financial report comprises: 

●
●
●
●
●

●

the consolidated balance sheet as at 30 June 2020
the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year then ended
the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year then ended
the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended
the notes to the consolidated financial statements, which include a summary of significant
accounting policies
the directors’ declaration.

Basis for opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under 
those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report 
section of our report. 

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

Independence 
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the 
Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical 
Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence 
Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also 
fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 

PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 
Level 3, 45 Watt Street, PO Box 798, NEWCASTLE  NSW  2300 
T: +61 2 4925 1100, F: +61 2 4925 1199, www.pwc.com.au 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF IMMUTEP LIMITEDCONTINUED Page | 76  Our audit approach An audit is designed to provide reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. Misstatements may arise due to fraud or error. They are considered material if individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial report. We tailored the scope of our audit to ensure that we performed enough work to be able to give an opinion on the financial report as a whole, taking into account the geographic and management structure of the Group, its accounting processes and controls and the industry in which it operates. The Group is in the biotechnology industry and is involved in research and development activities focused on cancer immunotherapies. The Group’s corporate head office is located in Australia with research activities undertaken predominantly in Australia, France and Germany.  Materiality Audit scope Key audit matters ● For the purpose of our audit we used overall Group materiality of $662,000, which represents approximately 5% of the Group’s loss before tax. ● We applied this threshold, together with qualitative considerations, to determine the scope of our audit and the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate the effect of misstatements on the financial report as a whole. ● We chose Group loss before tax because, in our view, it is the benchmark against which the performance of the Group is most commonly measured. ● We utilised a 5% threshold based on our professional judgement, noting it is within the range of commonly acceptable quantitative loss related thresholds. ● Our audit focused on where the Group made subjective judgements; for example, significant accounting estimates involving assumptions and inherently uncertain future events. ● The accounting processes are predominately performed by a Group finance function at the corporate head office in Sydney. ● Amongst other relevant topics, we communicated the following key audit matters to the Audit and Risk Committee: − Assessment of impairment indicators on the carrying value of intellectual property intangible assets − Estimate of grant income ● These are further described in the Key audit matters section of our report.   Key audit matters 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our 
audit of the financial report for the current period. The key audit matters were addressed in the context of 
our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a 
separate opinion on these matters. Further, any commentary on the outcomes of a particular audit 
procedure is made in that context.  

Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Assessment of impairment indicators on the  
carrying value of intellectual property 
intangible assets 
(refer to Note 3(d) and Note 11 to the financial report) 
[A$15.08m] 

The Group continues to recognise intellectual property 
intangible assets that were acquired in previous years. 

The Group considers annually if there are any 
impairment indicators that the intellectual property 
intangible assets are impaired. The main two 
impairment indicators that the Group considered were: 

● market capitalisation
●

the ongoing viability of the capitalised
intellectual property through continuance of
research activities and the status of
collaboration agreements with third parties.

The Group’s assessment of impairment indicators on 
the carrying value of intellectual property intangible 
assets was a key audit matter because the intellectual 
property asset is the largest asset on the Group’s 
consolidated balance sheet and because of the inherent 
judgements involved in assessing the relevant 
indicators of impairment given the current COVID-19 
environment and the research and development phase 
of operations of the Group.  

Estimate of grant income 
(refer to the consolidated statement of comprehensive 
income and to notes 3(a) and 4 to the financial report) 
[A$5.97m] 

A key stream income earned by the Group is grant 
income from governments in Australia and overseas, 
including Australian Research and Development 
Rebates and France’s Credit d'Impôt Recherche grants. 
This income is recognised based on operating costs that 
qualify for grant income. 

This was a key audit matter because of the judgement 
required by the Group in assessing the appropriate 
grant income to recognise due to the complexity of the 
rules and regulations governing what operating costs 
qualify for grant income.      

We performed the following audit procedures, amongst 
others: 

● Developed an understanding of the key controls
associated with the identification of impairment
indicators.

● Developed an understanding on the latest status of
research activities and collaboration agreements
with third parties utilising the intellectual property
assets. We read through publicly available
information and made inquiries with management
and the board of directors, including the current
impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic to
ongoing research activities, to assess the adequacy
of the Group’s review of impairment indicators for
intellectual property assets.

●

Compared the market capitalisation of the Group
as at 24 August 2020 to the net assets of the Group
at 30 June 2020 and considered movement trends
in the Group’s market capitalisation throughout
the financial year.

● Evaluated the adequacy of disclosures made by the

Group in the financial report in view of the
requirements of Australian Accounting Standards.

We performed the following audit procedures, amongst 
others: 

● Developed an understanding of each government
body’s compliance requirements for approving
grant income and the basis used by the Group to
recognise this income.

●

●

Examined a sample of grant income transactions
during the year to assess if they were appropriately
recognised in accordance with the compliance
requirements and supported by adequate
documentation.  Our examination also included
comparing the amounts recognised to supporting
evidence.

Compared the nature and classification of the
research and development expenditure
categorisations included in the current year to the
prior year.

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Examined a sample of the eligible operating costs
used to calculate the grant income to the
expenditure recorded in the general ledger. Our
examination also included comparing the amounts
recognised to supporting evidence.

● Recomputed the Group’s supporting calculations
of accrued receivables for grant income. This
included comparing the accrued receivables to
previously approved grant income and to
subsequent collections as applicable.

Other information 

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information 
included in the annual report for the year ended 30 June 2020, but does not include the financial report 
and our auditor’s report thereon. 

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not 
express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 

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

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

Responsibilities of the directors for the financial report 

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

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

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report 

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

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF IMMUTEP LIMITEDCONTINUEDINDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO  
THE MEMBERS OF IMMUTEP LIMITED

CONTINUED

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing 
and Assurance Standards Board website at: 
https://www.auasb.gov.au/admin/file/content102/c3/ar1_2020.pdf.  This description forms part of our 
auditor's report. 

Report on the remuneration report 

Our opinion on the remuneration report 

We have audited the remuneration report included in pages 17 to 26 of the directors’ report for the year 
ended 30 June 2020. 

In our opinion, the remuneration report of Immutep Limited for the year ended 30 June 2020 complies 
with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Responsibilities 

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

Matters relating to the electronic presentation of the audited financial report

This auditor’s report relates to the financial report of Immutep for the year ended 30 June 2020 included 
on Immutep's web site.  The directors of the Company are responsible for the integrity of  Immutep's web 
site.  We have not been engaged to report on the integrity of this web site.  The auditor’s report refers 
only to the financial report named above.  It does not provide an opinion on any other information which 
may have been hyperlinked to/from the financial report. If users of this report are concerned with the 
inherent risks arising from electronic data communications, they are advised to refer to the hard copy of 
the audited financial report to confirm the information included in the audited financial report presented 
on this web site.

PricewaterhouseCoopers 

Caroline Mara 
Partner 

Newcastle 
25 August 2020 

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF IMMUTEP LIMITEDCONTINUEDSHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 14 August 2020.

There is a total of 487,630,938 ordinary fully paid shares on issue held by 12,038 holders.

Distribution of equitable securities

Analysis of number of equitable security holders by size of holding:

Number of holders of ordinary shares

1 – 1,000

1,001 – 5,000

5,001 – 10,000

10,001 – 100,000

100,001 – and over

Total

Holding less than a marketable parcel

2,889

3,867

1,716

3,064

502

12,038

5,017

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Equity security holders

Twenty largest quoted equity security holders

The names of the twenty largest security holders of quoted equity securities are listed below:

Top 20 holders of ordinary shares

Ordinary shares held

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED

NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED

MARC VOIGT

CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED

FREDERIC TRIEBEL

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD 

J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED

UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD

BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD 

DEANNE MILLER

MS LUCY TURNBULL

MACENROCK PTY LTD 

CS THIRD NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 

MR MATTHEW CAUDLE

MR THOMAS TSCHEREPKO

M & HC PTY LTD 

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED - A/C 2

MR RITCHIE JAY CAMPBELL

PETER MEYERS

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES

Unquoted equity securities

Unquoted equity securities

Options and warrants

Warrants over NASDAQ listed American Depository Shares

Performance Rights

Convertible Notes

Number held

151,830,820

32,027,769

7,591,695

6,885,919

5,953,764

4,045,733

3,980,049

3,615,960

3,375,624

2,963,892

2,923,934

2,800,670

2,488,148

1,985,375

1,950,000

1,930,372

1,674,450

1,602,000

1,500,758

1,483,246

% of total 
shares Issued

31.136

6.568

1.557

1.412

1.221

0.830

0.816

0.742

0.692

0.608

0.600

0.574

0.510

0.407

0.400

0.396

0.343

0.329

0.308

0.304

242,610,178

49.753

Number on issue

Number of holders

1,029,539

36,337,180*

14,537,851

13,750,828

2

7

12

1

*1 American Depository Shares (ADS) listed on NASDAQ equals 10 ordinary shares listed on ASX thus the number of warrants on issue has been grossed up.

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Substantial holders

Substantial holders in the company are set out below:

Substantial holder

National Nominees Ltd ACF Australian Ethical Investment Limited

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNYM)

Ordinary shares held

Number held

32,000,000*

132,763,869**

% of total 
shares Issued

6.56%

27.23%

*Number of shareholdings as at 5 May 2020, when Australian Ethical Investment Limited became a substantial holder.

**Number of shareholdings of BNYM as at 23 July 2020. BNYM has a relevant Interest In 132,763,869 securities as depositary for Immutep Limited ADR program 
administered under the Deposit Agreement. BNYM’s relevant interest in these securities arises as a result of the Deposit Agreement containing rights for BNYM to 
dispose of securities held under the ADR program in limited circumstances. Under the Deposit Agreement, ADR holders retain their rights to dispose of those secu-
rities and to give voting Instructions for the exercise of voting rights attached to the securities. BNYMC Group’s power to vote or dispose of these securities is qual-
ified accordingly. By an instrument of relief dated 29 April 2019, ASIC has granted certain relief to BNYM and its related bodies corporate from certain provisions of 
Chapter 6 of the Corporations Act in relation to the acquisition of, or increase In, voting power in securities held by BNYM as depositary under the ADR program. 

Voting rights
The voting rights attached to ordinary shares are set out below:

Ordinary shares
On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each 
share shall have one vote.

Options
No voting rights.

Performance rights
No voting rights.

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATIONCONTINUEDImmutep Limited
Level 12, 95 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Telephone: + 61 (0) 2 8315 7003
Facsimile: + 61 (0) 2 8569 1880
www.immutep.com
ABN: 90 009 237 889