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ANNUAL REPORT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

CEO'S REPORT

CUSTOMER PERSPECTIVE

DIRECTORS’ BIOGRAPHIES

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

REMUNERATION REPORT – AUDITED 

LEAD AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

FINANCIAL REPORT

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

AUDIT REPORT

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

CORPORATE DIRECTORY

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© 2016 Infomedia Ltd. All rights reserved worldwide. This  
document may not be reproduced in whole or in part without 
the express written permission of Infomedia Ltd.

This Annual Report may contain forward looking statements. 

Please refer to inside back cover for an explanation of forward 
looking statements and the risks, uncertainties and assumptions 
to which they are subject. 

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place to step up to these challenges 
and drive future growth.

FY16 FINANCIAL RESULTS 

Infomedia reported revenue for the 
year ended 30 June 2016 of $68m, 
an increase of 13% on the previous 
corresponding period (pcp). 

Net profit after tax (NPAT) was 
$10.3m for the same period, down 
22% ($13.2m pcp) mainly as a 
result of accelerated investment 
into sales and product delivery 
capacity to meet increased demand. 

The financial position of Infomedia 
remains strong with net current 
assets of $13.2m at 30 June 2016 
($13.9m in the pcp) including cash 
and cash equivalents of $14.7m 
($16.1m in the pcp). Infomedia carries 
no debt.

The company’s improvement in 
revenue growth will continue to 
evolve as the benefits of structural 
changes flow through to the top line. 

The FY16 results are reflective 
of the change in management 
and focus during the year.  Sales 
momentum was sustained across 
each region at about 5% in local 
currency terms while expenses 
grew as we made necessary 
investments to lay the foundations 
for future growth in revenue  
and profitability.

Infomedia’s Board declared a fully 
franked final dividend of 1.0 cents 
per share. During the financial year 
ended 30 June 2016, an unfranked 
dividend of 1.65 cents was paid. 

The total dividend for FY16 was 
2.65 cents per share which is  
within the dividend payout range  
of 75%-85% of NPAT.

APPOINTMENT OF NEW 
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

The Infomedia Board executed a 
number of important decisions 
during the year as highlighted at 
last year’s AGM. 

As I indicated then, the 
appointment of a new Chief 
Executive Officer (CEO) was 
a priority and we appointed 
Jonathan Rubinsztein to the role 
of CEO & Managing Director in 
January 2016. 

Jonathan’s appointment followed 
an operational review, which I 
covered in some detail at our 
last AGM. That review helped 
frame the Board’s requirements 
for Infomedia’s incoming CEO, 
including extensive experience 
running a technology company 
with a strong sales background 
and a proven track record in 
growing a business. 

Jonathan was the founding 
partner, director and CEO 
of Red Rock Consulting from 
the late 1990s until 2016. Red 
Rock Consulting, the largest 
independent provider of Oracle 
products and services in Australia 
and New Zealand, grew to more 
than $130 million in annual revenue 
under Jonathan’s leadership.

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Dear Fellow Shareholders,

On behalf of the Board, I would 
like to thank you for your support 
of Infomedia Ltd in the 2015/2016 
Financial Year (FY16).

During the year, your company has 
continued down a path of change 
as it evolves from its inception in 
the late 1990’s, as a founder-led, 
electronic parts catalogue (EPC) 
publishing business, to that of a 
global, publicly listed software as a 
service (SaaS) company. 

It was a pivotal year for Infomedia.

The Board decided that the 
Company needed new leadership 
and as I flagged at our Annual 
General Meeting last November, 
we required increased investment 
to better manage the development 
backlog.  It was also disappointing 
that Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) 
decided not to renew its electronic 
parts catalogue contract with us 
beyond December 2017. 

On the other hand, Infomedia 
achieved a number of milestones 
this year including the 
appointment of new executive 
management and renewals of 
contracts with our partners in 
the global automotive industry.  
We were particularly pleased to 
welcome a new customer, Nissan 
Europe, to our world-leading 
Superservice product suite and 
we look forward to a long and 
successful relationship with this 
leading automaker.

Overall, I am pleased to report 
that your Board strongly believes 
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I am delighted that Non-Executive 
Director Bart Vogel has been 
appointed as Chairman. Bart’s 
skills and experience will serve 
Infomedia well as your Company 
looks to its next stage of growth.

Bart joined the Infomedia Board 
in August 2015 and is a member 
of Infomedia’s Audit & Risk 
Committee and Remuneration  
& Nominations Committee.  
Bart brings a depth of commercial 
experience from a range of  
sectors including technology  
and automotive. 

Bart is also a Non-Executive 
Director of Macquarie Telecom 
Group Limited (ASX:MAQ); BAI 
Communications Ltd; and  
The Children’s Cancer Institute  
of Australia. 

Infomedia’s Board is in the process 
of appointing an additional Non-
Executive Director with a skill set 
that will complement those of the 
existing Directors.

I am leaving Infomedia feeling 
positive about its future. I have 
valued my involvement with the 
Company. I have come to know 
and appreciate the commitment 
and passion of Infomedia’s 
employees. The people and the 
products are the heart of your 
company and Infomedia has never 
been in a better position to realise 
its potential and deliver against its 
commitment to growth.  

I thank you for my time on the 
Board and your continued support 
of Infomedia. I would like to take 
this opportunity to acknowledge 
the support of my fellow Directors, 
which I have appreciated. I leave 
wishing the Board, the leadership 
team and all Infomedia employees 
every possible success.

Fran Hernon 
Chairman

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Infomedia Ltd  
announced  
revenue for  
the year ended  
30 June 2016  
of $68m, an  
increase of 13%  

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In his short time at Infomedia, 
Jonathan and his leadership team 
have taken substantial steps in 
driving Infomedia towards its 
future growth as a SaaS company.  

In May 2016, Jonathan completed 
a full strategic review of 
Infomedia’s operations and 
organisational capabilities 
culminating in a commitment to 
improve in five key areas, which he 
covers in some detail in the CEO 
Report that follows.

The Infomedia Board is fully 
supportive of these initiatives  
and we are convinced that 
they will result in the company 
continuing to deliver strong 
underlying revenue growth in 
the high single digits, in line with 
industry growth rates.

NEW CHIEF  
FINANCIAL OFFICER

In March, Infomedia appointed 
Richard Leon as Chief Financial 
Officer (CFO). Richard brings 
significant depth to the role 
having previously been the CFO 
of electronics design software 
company Altium Ltd from 2008 
to 2015. Prior to 2008, Richard 
was the Regional Finance Director 
Asia Pacific for US-listed MRO 
Software, an IBM company. 
Richard has made a positive 
difference to Infomedia since joining.

BOARD RENEWAL

In November last year, I also indicated 
that there would be a managed 
transformation of Infomedia’s Board 
of Directors as part of our succession 
and renewal strategy.

Following the successful transition 
to our new CEO and CFO, I 
announced in August 2016 I would 
resign from the Infomedia Board 
effective 30 September 2016. 

I am pleased the Company has 
turned a corner and I am confident 
the new leadership team will work 
with the Board to build Infomedia 
into a more profitable and 
focussed organisation. I have been 
honoured to serve on Infomedia’s 
Board for more than 15 years, the 
last two and a half as Chairman.

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leading software providing 
efficient parts data directly 
from the manufacturer to the 
dealer network. Increasingly, the 
information that is built into our 
EPC, is accessed immediately by 
the parts and service managers 
within dealerships via cloud 
technology. 

Infomedia’s Superservice software 
improves the productivity and 
profitability of the service 
processes within a dealership. The 
timely information and transparent 
workflow provided to vehicle 
owners gives them confidence in 
the work being carried out.

Since joining Infomedia in the 
second half of FY16, my focus has 
been on improving the delivery of 
our products to customers and 
increasing sales capacity in the 
regions in which we operate to 
establish Infomedia as a business 
that delivers longterm sustainable 
growth for our shareholders. 

OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Since March, the leadership team 
and I have been forging a new path 
in the Company’s evolution with 
the full support of the Board.

Historically, Infomedia was seen 
as a publishing business providing 
critical parts information to the 
dealerships of global automakers.

Today, our parts and service 
software is sold as a subscription 
and distributed online. Our 
products are recognised as 
market leading amongst global 
automakers and we are seeing 
increased demand for our products 
in all regions.

During the latter half of the 
FY16, Infomedia took steps to 
ensure that the foundations of 
the business were steadied for 
growth in order to pursue those 
opportunities and meet demand. 
In May, I outlined a number of 
strategies to achieve our business 
objectives over the next 12 months.

The five key areas we identified for 
improvement in the 2017 financial 
year (FY17) are:

1.  Simplify the business 
2. Drive sales performance 
3. Prioritise delivery 
4. Align culture to growth 
5. Provide transparency

The first of these measures 
saw the leadership team set 
about reducing the complexities 
in our business by simplifying 
our structures, establishing 
some consistent practices and 
consolidating our processes.

As a result, we have centralised a 
number of support functions and 
integrated technology to improve 
efficiencies. This has resulted 
in improvements in our delivery 
execution. These initiatives will 
continue throughout FY17. 

The second area of focus for 
Infomedia’s leadership team was 
driving sales performance. We have 
reprioritised our efforts around two 
core markets, parts and service, 
within the global automotive 
industry, to bring our organisation 
closer to the customer.

The Company has elevated the 
responsibility and accountability 
for revenue growth to a wider 
group of individuals beyond the 
sales team. Key to driving sales 
performance was the appointment 
of Vice-Presidents of Product for 
EPC, Superservice Menus and 
Superservice Triage. 

The product teams headed by 
these individuals have clear 
and measurable objectives to 
ensure better results for our 
customers and to leverage global 
opportunities across regions.  

We have a very strong pipeline 
across all regions, the Americas, 
Europe and Asia Pacific. We 
continue to see the renewal of 
existing contracts and we secured 
several contract wins, including 
Nissan Europe, which was the 
largest in the period.

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I am pleased to deliver Infomedia 
Ltd’s 2016 Financial Year Annual 
Report, my first since joining the 
company as CEO & Managing 
Director in March 2016.

The 2016 Financial Year (FY16) was 
a period of significant change for 
Infomedia.

Infomedia is in an enviable position 
with a track record of profits 
and cash generation. Our market 
capitalisation is around A$200 
million. We are headquartered 
in Sydney, Australia and produce 
market leading parts and service 
software for the global automotive 
industry. 

More than 80 percent of 
Infomedia’s revenue is derived 
outside of Australia from an 
industry that exceeds US$2 trillion.

Infomedia’s products support the 
needs of our customers, the global 
automotive manufacturers, their 
dealership networks and vehicle 
owners. Our products use genuine 
automaker data to empower parts 
and service professionals with 
precision identification of models, 
parts and service information. 

Infomedia’s technology is an 
enabler that drives improvement in 
dealership productivity, an increase 
in sales in parts and service, and 
growth in customer loyalty to the 
manufacturer brand. 

More than half of Infomedia’s 
revenue flows from our electronic 
parts catalogue (EPC) product. 
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More than 80
percent of 
Infomedia’s 
revenue is 
derived outside 
of Australia…“

We have also expanded sales 
coverage in Europe and the Asia 
Pacific with industry partners.  

Combined, these initiatives 
support Infomedia to drive revenue 
growth to be in line with the 
industry growth rate of high single 
digits for FY17. We believe this is 
achievable despite the decision 
by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) not 
to extend their contract for EPC 
beyond December 2017.

As the rate of technology 
accelerates, so too does 
Infomedia’s need to ensure our 
delivery systems can support the 
present needs of our customers 
and the demand of future 
growth. We have prioritised our 
approach to delivery and invested 
in technology as a direct response 
to customers wanting more 
integration at a platform level.

Execution is pivotal to our ability to  
deliver for our customers and as a  
result the third area of focus for the  
leadership team is to prioritise 
delivery. 

We have taken steps in the period 
to scale our development to 
deliver more efficiently and create 
a more agile structure that is 
aligned to delivery outcomes for our 
customers. In June, we completed 
and certified our integration with 
Dealer Management System (DMS) 
group Reynolds and Reynolds.

driven and values autonomy 
and accountability. The revised 
employee incentive scheme 
introduced in July aligns individual 
performance directly to the 
longterm sustainable growth of 
the Company with a focus on both 
attracting and retaining skilled and 
valued employees. 

During the year, we also undertook 
offshoring arrangements to 
assist with non-critical activity 
to efficiently work through a 
development backlog. Infomedia 
will continue to utilise offshoring 
for some areas to accommodate 
scaling up or down to meet 
demand and realise opportunity. 

The fourth area of focus for 
Infomedia’s leadership team, 
during the second half of FY16, 
was to align our values to growth 
and we introduced performance 
measurement and accountability 
at every level.

Infomedia’s leadership team has 
taken a number of steps to create 
a culture that is performance 

These initiatives align with 
and are governed by our fifth 
objective which is to provide 
better transparency. Through the 
introduction of simple and aligned 
structures, measures linking 
growth and accountability, and 
leadership change, we will continue 
to improve how we communicate 
with employees, partners, 
customers and shareholders.

Beyond these initiatives, Infomedia 
will look at a number of strategic 
opportunities for further growth. As  
part of our overall strategy, we may  
consider new product enhancements, 
leveraging existing intellectual 
property, structures and processes, 
or opportunities for acquisition. 

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OUTLOOK

I would like to thank Infomedia’s 
outgoing Chairman, Fran 
Hernon, for her guidance and 
support during the year. Fran has 
performed remarkably in what 
has at times been an unsettled 
and challenging period. I would like 
to thank Fran for the enormous 
opportunity to drive leadership 
at Infomedia. I am humbled 
and unreservedly committed to 
delivering growth for Infomedia’s 
shareholders.

In March 2016, we welcomed 
Richard Leon as Chief Financial 
Officer. Richard brings nearly 10 
years’ experience as a publicly 
listed company CFO to Infomedia’s 
leadership team. He is widely 
well regarded and has made an 
outstanding contribution in his 
few short months in the role.  I am 
confident he will make a lasting 
and positive contribution to 
Infomedia in the years to come.

We estimate our revenue growth 
rate for FY17 to be in the high 
single digits, in line with our 
assessment of the industry growth 
rate. This is a modest improvement 
over the last three years when 
revenue growth was less than 5 
percent year on year in real terms. 

The Company will continue 
to invest in the five key areas 
outlined above to ensure long term 
sustainable growth. Investment 
levels will be carefully managed to 
remain below the rate of revenue 
growth and balanced against the 
time lag that exists between a 
contract win and realising the flow 
to the first subscription level.

Demand for Infomedia’s products 
is strong. We have demonstrated 
our ability to continue to win 
new contracts as evidenced with 
the most recent and largest 
contract win signed with Nissan 
Europe. Further progress has been 
delivered in completing integration 
with our DMS partners and extending 
partnerships in other areas. 

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We are also investing in market 
leading product enhancements 
within Superservice Menus and 
Superservice Triage. 

The leadership team is encouraged 
with the progress made on the 
Company’s delivery capability and 
remains confident in our ability to 
continue to deliver growth. There 
are a number of opportunities in 
the pipeline, though further work 
is required in each of the five key 
areas through the remainder  
of FY17.    

Beyond FY17, the Company will 
continue to focus on organic 
growth through new product 
enhancements which should 
increase our growth rate beyond 
the industry growth rate and extend 
our reach in the global industry.  

Jonathan Rubinsztein 
Chief Executive Officer

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TOYOTA OF GLENDORA BOOSTS 
SERVICE PERFORMANCE  
WITH SUPERSERVICE

Superservice increases productivity and service sales,  
provides intuitive functionality and enhances customer  
satisfaction for Toyota of Glendora, CA, USA.

Situated in the car-capital of sunny southern California, just down the 
road from Los Angeles, Toyota of Glendora knows a lot about selling and 
servicing automobiles. To optimise the efficiency and performance of  
its service department, Toyota of Glendora chose Superservice Menus  
Quoting and Inspection as its service management system. Toyota of 
Glendora is a midsize, family-owned dealership that prides itself on  
quality customer service and genuine client satisfaction. It has been 
a Toyota President Award Winner for Excellence for 12 years.

“We switched to Superservice because our old system performed poorly 
and didn’t give us the information we needed,” says Bob Lanyi, General 
Manager of Toyota of Glendora. “Superservice is easy to use, it has  
improved our service process and it provides valuable management  
information. It’s made a huge difference. We’re selling 30%-45% of  
recommended service.”

“The menu-driven system is really impressive,” continues Lanyi. “It 
simplifies the process and helps our techs service our customers better. 
They love it. For example, they can pre-pull all the necessary parts and 
spend less time at the back counter. It recommends all the parts they 
may need. And customers don’t have to wait as long for their multi-point 
inspection (MPI), their estimates and to get their cars back. It saves 
everyone a lot of time.”

With Superservice, we’re selling

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of recommended service. 

That’s a big increase that has a 
real impact on our bottom line.

— Bob Lanyi, General Manager, 
Toyota of Glendora, CA

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BETTER DATA, BETTER INFORMATION, BETTER MANAGEMENT

“Another great feature is that Superservice utilizes real-time, direct 
access VIN-specific manufacturer (OEM) data,” says Lanyi. “That’s 
important because we get the most accurate, up-to-date information, 
which prevents mistakes and keeps our service department running 
smoothly. Superservice doesn’t just display data. It gives us management 
information, and it does it in a clear, intuitive way.”

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

“There’s no doubt that Superservice is helping us grow customer 
satisfaction and loyalty by making the service experience better,” says 
Lanyi. “It’s simpler, faster and easier to understand. The relationship 
we have with Infomedia helps a lot. They’ve gone the extra mile from 
installation and training to ongoing support.”  

THE BOTTOM LINE

“Superservice has become an invaluable part of our service department,” 
says Lanyi. “We’ve increased our parts sales around 20%. We’re selling  
30%-45% of recommended service. Our department is running more 
smoothly and our productivity is up. It’s a great product that does  
what it promises and a lot more.”

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VAN HORN HYUNDAI LEADS  
THE WAY WITH SUPERSERVICE 

Next-generation technology, powerful information management 
features and easy-to-use functionality deliver success for  
Van Horn Hyundai in Wisconsin, USA. 

Van Horn Hyundai is a mid-America dealership that has been serving the 
community in and around Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, for over half a century. 
While traditional, family-owned values are the basis of the dealership, 
Van Horn understands the importance of utilising cutting-edge 
technology to optimally serve its customers, maintain excellent Hyundai 
Service Index (HSI) ratings and staying ahead of the competition. That’s 
why Van Horn chose Superservice for its fixed operations repair, quoting, 
and electronic multi-point inspection (MPI) system. 

“As we looked ahead, it was clear to us where the world is going, and 
we wanted to stay ahead of the game,” says Chad Jaschob, Fixed Ops 
Director, Van Horn Hyundai. “That’s one of the big reasons why we 
decided to go with Superservice. It takes us to the next level in service 
and parts management.” 

“More and more of our customers are used to using tablets and other 
mobile devices for just about everything,” continues Jaschob. “When we 
pull up the MPIs on an iPad, show them photos and zoom in on details, 
they get it. It’s cleaner, more understandable and very professional.  
It also helps us successfully follow up on previously declined service,  
which is boosting sales a lot.” 

BETTER, MORE ACCURATE INFORMATION 

“All of the service and repair information is preloaded and automatically 
processed, so we don’t have to figure it out,” says Jaschob. “It’s not 
only faster, but it also eliminates a lot of pricing issues. Customers like 
and trust the complete cost breakdown, which makes it easier to get 
sign-offs on repairs. A lot of times, we can share full inspection results 
including photographic evidence and to-the-penny accurate pricing 
through email, which is really nice.” 

EASY TO USE, GREAT SUPPORT 

“Our service advisors, parts counter people and techs really like it because 
it’s so easy to use,” says Jaschob. “In addition to improving our workflow 
the reports are good for identifying trends and tracking improvement. 
And the Superservice installation and support team is excellent.  
They are there when we need them and they get us quick answers, 
though we really haven’t had to call on them much.” 

THE BOTTOM LINE 

“Superservice is absolutely worth getting,” says Jaschob. “It increases 
business, shows professionalism to customers and it has helped us 
maintain a top HSI rating. It’s an important part of how we are  
making our service department better.”

“Superservice has
significantly 
increased
our sales 

on previously
declined service.

— Chad Jaschob, Fixed Ops Director,
Van Horn Hyundai, Fond du Lac, WI

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

About this report

Note 1.   General information

Note 2.   Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

Business performance

Note 3.   Operating segments

Note 4.   Earnings per share

Note 5.   Dividends

Note 6.   Taxation

Significant operating assets and liabilities

Note 7.   Intangible assets

Note 8.   Trade receivables

Capital and financial risk management matters

Note 9.    Notes to the statement of changes in equity and reserves

Note 10.  Risk management and financial instruments

Note 11.   Contingencies

Note 12.   Commitments

Note 13.   Events after the reporting period

Group structure

Note 14.   Subsidiaries

Additional information and disclosures required by Accounting Standards

Note 15.   Profit and loss information

Note 16.   Property, plant and equipment

Note 17.   Current liabilities – provision for employee entitlements

Note 18.   Share based remuneration

Note 19.   Notes to the statement of cash flows

Note 20.  Related party transactions

Note 21.   Parent entity information

Note 22.   Remuneration of auditors

Note 23.   Other significant accounting policies

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Fran Hernon

Jonathan Rubinsztein

Clyde McConaghy

Anne O’Driscoll

Bart Vogel

FRAN HERNON MAICD 

Independent Non-Executive Chairman

Fran Hernon joined the Infomedia Board of Directors in 
June 2000 and was appointed Chairman of Infomedia in 
February 2014. Ms Hernon served on the Remuneration & 
Nominations Committee and also served the Board as Lead 
Non-Executive Director for all governance matters. 

Ms Hernon has extensive experience in media, publishing, 
marketing and technology. She has held senior editorial 
positions at News Ltd, Murdoch Magazines and the NRMA 
and was a member of the executive team at Channel Ten 
and Senior Account Manager, Group IT&T for the Insurance 
Australia Group (ASX:IAG). Ms Hernon was Corporate 
Affairs Manager for Nestlè in Australia for nine years.

CLYDE MCCONAGHY BBus, MBA, FAICD

Independent Non-Executive Director

Clyde McConaghy was appointed to the Infomedia Board 
of Directors on 1 November 2013. Mr McConaghy serves as 
chair of the Remuneration & Nominations Committee and as 
a member of the Audit & Risk Committee. 

Mr McConaghy has in excess of 15 years’ experience as a 
senior international board director and executive of publicly 
listed and private companies. His experience encompasses 
both multinational and early stage companies, in the 
technology, media and publishing, and venture capital 
sectors. He also held a number of senior positions within 
BMW Australia.

Mr McConaghy was a director in The Economist Intelligence 
Unit in London and a founding director of World Markets 
Research Centre Plc (LSX:WMRC), both including 
Automotive industry analysis divisions. He is currently a 
director of Serko (NZX:SKO). He is also Managing Director 
of Optima Boards, a Board advisory firm for companies and 
non-for-profit entities worldwide. 

JONATHAN RUBINSZTEIN BCom (Hons), MBA, FAICD

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Managing Director

Jonathan Rubinsztein commenced his appointment as CEO 
& Managing Director on the Board of Infomedia in March 
2016. Mr Rubinsztein has a proven track record of leading 
high performance teams in the technology sector.

Mr Rubinsztein was a founding partner, CEO and 
shareholder of UXC Red Rock Consulting. He also served as 
a founding Director of RockSolid SQL, a private technology 
company specialising in automated data management 
solutions. He has been involved in a number of Private Equity 
Investments in the global technology sector and is also on 
the Advisory board of the Missionvale charity based in Port 
Elizabeth, South Africa.

Mr Rubinsztein has been a guest lecturer at the University 
of Sydney Business School and a regular participant at TED 
(Technology, Entertainment and Design) conferences.  Mr 
Rubinsztein was awarded the IT Professional of the Year 
2013 (AIIA award NSW).

ANNE O’DRISCOLL FCA, GAICD, ANZIIF (Fellow)

Independent Non-Executive Director

Ms O’Driscoll was appointed to the Infomedia Board of 
Directors on 15 December 2014. Ms O’Driscoll serves as chair 
of the Audit & Risk Committee. Ms O’Driscoll has over 30 
years of business experience, having qualified as a chartered 
accountant in 1984. She was CFO of Genworth Australia 
from 2009 to 2012 and spent over 13 years with Insurance 
Australia Group (ASX:IAG).

Ms O’Driscoll is on the boards of Commonwealth Bank’s 
(ASX:CBA) insurance subsidiaries (CommInsure), Steadfast 
Group Limited (ASX:SDF) and MDA National Insurance Pty Ltd.

BART VOGEL BCOM (Hons), FCA, GAICD

Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr Vogel joined the Infomedia Board on 31 August 2015. He 
serves on the Audit & Risk Committee and Remuneration & 
Nominations Committee.

Mr Vogel is also a director of Macquarie Telecom Group 
Limited (ASX:MAQ), BAI Communications Ltd and the 
Children’s Cancer Institute Australia. He has had extensive 
commercial experience from a range of sectors including 
telecommunications, information technology and business 
services. His executive career included CEO roles with 
Asurion Australia and Lucent Technologies (Australia and 
Asia Pacific), Computer Power Group, and over 20 years in 
the management consulting industry as a partner with Bain 
& Company, A.T. Kearney and Deloitte.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTInfomedia Ltd
Directors’ Report
The Directors present their report, together with the consolidated financial statements of Infomedia Ltd (referred to 
hereafter as Infomedia or the Company) and its subsidiaries (Infomedia Group or the Group) for the financial year ended  
30 June 2016, along with the auditor’s report.

DIRECTORS

The Directors of the Company at any time during or since the end of the financial year are listed below. Directors were in 
office for the entire period unless otherwise stated.

Name

CHAIRMAN

Fran Hernon

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Jonathan Rubinsztein

OTHER DIRECTORS

Clyde McConaghy

Anne O’Driscoll

Bart Vogel

FORMER DIRECTORS

Andrew Pattinson

Myer Herszberg

Date of appointment/resignation

Appointed 19 June 2000

Appointed 14 March 2016

Appointed 1 November 2013

Appointed 15 December 2014

Appointed 31 August 2015

Resigned 22 August 2015

Retired 31 August 2015

Directorships of other listed companies

Directorships of other listed companies held by the Directors in the three years preceding the end of the financial year are as follows:

Name

Fran Hernon

Jonathan Rubinsztein

Clyde McConaghy

Anne O’Driscoll

Bart Vogel

Company

None

None

Serko (NZX)

Period of directorship

Since 2014

Integrated Research (ASX)

From 2007 to 2014

Steadfast Group Limited

Macquarie Telecom Ltd

Sedgman Ltd

Since 2013

Since 2014

From 2014 to 2015

Particulars of the Directors’ qualifications and experience are set out under Board of Directors on page 13.

COMPANY SECRETARIES

Nick Georges BA, LLB

Mr Georges is a qualified lawyer, admitted to the Supreme Courts of Victoria in 1991 and New South Wales in 1999. Prior to 
joining Infomedia in 1999, Mr Georges worked in general practice as a solicitor in Victoria and was an executive with Altium 
Limited (ASX:ALU).

Daniel Wall BBA, LLB

Mr Wall is a lawyer, admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia in 2007. He 
gained experience across a range of practice areas including finance, corporate restructuring and insolvency, prior to joining 
Infomedia in 2011. He also holds a Certificate in Governance Practice from the Governance Institute of Australia.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTDIRECTORS’ MEETINGS

The number of Directors’ meetings (including committee meetings) and number of meetings attended by each of the 
Directors of the Company during the financial year were as follows:

                 Board

Audit & Risk Committee 

Remuneration & 
Nominations Committee(b)

Eligible to 
attend

Attended

Eligible to 
attend

Attended

Eligible to 
attend

Attended

13

13

11

13

4

2

2

13

13

13

11

13

4

1

2

-

5

3

5

-

-

2

5

-

5

3

5

-

-

2

4

-

3

4

-

-

1

4

4

-

3

4

-

-

1

Director

Fran Hernon

Anne O’Driscoll

Bart Vogel

Clyde McConaghy

Jonathan Rubinsztein

Andrew Pattinson

Myer Herszberg

Total meetings held

Table note

(a) The Audit & Risk Committee is chaired by Ms O’Driscoll.

(b) The Remuneration & Nominations Committee is chaired by Mr McConaghy.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

Infomedia Ltd is a global technology company, incorporated in New South Wales and listed on the Australian Securities 
Exchange (ASX:IFM).  The Company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia with regional offices in Australia, Europe and The 
Americas, serving the Group’s customers across the world.

The principal activities of entities within the Group during the financial year were:

•  development and supply of Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings, including electronic parts catalogues and service 

quoting software systems, for the parts and service sectors of the global automotive industry; and

•  information management, analysis and data creation for the domestic automotive and oil industries.

There have been no significant changes in the nature of these activities during the financial year. 

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

All regions contributed to revenue growth resulting in reported revenue growing 12.8% to $68.087 million for the year ended 
30 June 2016. 

Net profit after tax (NPAT) resulted in $10.323 million a decline of 22% from the previous corresponding period as a result of 
accelerated investment into product development and building sales and marketing teams. Further, one-off items as well as 
hedging losses of $1.583 million contributed to the NPAT decline.

A summary of the results is shown below:

Revenue (a)

NPAT

Earnings per share (cents)

Dividend per share (cents), excluding special dividend

2016
$’000

68,087

10,323

3.33

2.65

2015
$’000

60,385

13,232

4.30

3.64

Movement
%

12.8

(22.0)

(22.5)

(27.2)

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(a) Revenue details:

By geographical location

Asia Pacific

EMEA

Americas

Revenue

2016
$’000

15,749

30,297

22,041

68,087

2015
$’000

14,882

27,252

18,251

60,385

Movement
$’000

867

3,045

3,790

7,702

The financial position of the Group remains strong with net current assets of $13.213 million as at 30 June 2016 (2015: $13.919 
million) including cash and cash equivalents of $14.748 million (2015: $16.092 million). The Group carries no debt.

Net cash from operations declined mainly due to increased investment in product development costs, investment in sales and 
marketing, as well as costs associated with closing out hedge contracts.

BUSINESS OBJECTIVES, STRATEGY AND PROSPECTS

The following sections provide a broad overview of the Company’s objectives, strategies and progress for the financial year 
ended 30 June 2016. The Company strives to balance an appropriate level of disclosure with protection of its legitimate 
commercial interests and those of its customers. Accordingly, the Company does not disclose details regarding specific 
operational goals and objectives as such disclosure would be prejudicial to the Company in terms of competitive positioning, 
or where it would constitute a breach of the Company’s obligations of confidentiality to third parties. To the extent the 
Company does not disclose specific details, it relies on the exception in section 299A(3) of the Corporations Act 2001.

A. BUSINESS OBJECTIVES 

Infomedia is a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider to the parts and service sectors of the global automobile industry. Our 
focus is assisting our global automotive partners to drive productivity and profitability through their distributor and dealer 
channels (our customers).

The Company strives to deliver sustainable, long-term performance for our shareholders by focusing on core strategic plans 
and objectives values including:

•  Accelerating performance: Infomedia is a global organisation supporting global customers to drive efficiencies and increase 
revenue in their own businesses. In doing so, Infomedia aims to meet anticipated increases in demand and develop highly 
scalable networks to create market leading SaaS products and services for our partners, clients and customers.

•  Driving innovation and service: Infomedia is committed to delivering innovative software products and services. We believe 

investment into ongoing product research and development efforts is essential to remain abreast of the ever evolving 
requirements of our customer base both in the immediate and the longer term. Innovation powers our service software and 
assists our clients to serve their customers quickly and efficiently.

•  Thinking global, acting local: Infomedia seeks to identify and capitalise on new and emerging trends. We have a strong 
presence in North America, Europe and the Asian Pacific markets. We anticipate growth opportunities over the next 
decade, as the rate of technology adoption increases, in new and emerging markets throughout Asia, the Middle East and 
Latin and South America. Our diverse employee demographic enables Infomedia to engage with global customers at a local 
level to both develop and maintain long standing relationships with approximately 40 global automakers and their partners 
and dealers.

The Company seeks to leverage its current financial position while also delivering targeted growth in line with its medium 
to longer term objectives. Growth is pursued in accordance with appropriate risk appetites and is balanced against ongoing 
delivery of tangible shareholder returns.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTB. STRATEGIES

In May 2016, the Company outlined a number of strategies relevant to achievement of its business objectives in the near 
term, essentially the financial year ending 30 June 2017 (FY17), including: 

Our commitment to change and growth

5 Point Plan

Progress 

Outcome

Simplify the 
business

Drive sales 
performance

•  Centralised support functions

•  Laying solid foundation for future growth

•  Integrated technology

•  Area of continued focus throughout FY17

•  Focus on two core markets, Parts and Service 

•  Strong pipeline across all three regions 

within the global automotive industry

•  Several contract wins including Nissan Europe

•  Appointment of senior product teams with clear 

and measurable objectives

•  Expanding global sales coverage with additional 

•  Driving revenue growth to be in line with 

industry growth rate of high single digits for 
FY17

industry partners

•  Area of continued focus throughout FY17

Prioritise delivery •  Integration completed with a number of leading 

•  Scalable model

dealer management systems (DMS)

•  Offshoring non-critical development activity

•  Deployed end to end structure integration to 

•  Customer focused to support the productivity 

and profitability of dealer and distributor 
businesses

dealership platforms

•  Increased development capacity, including 

•  Area of continued focus throughout FY17

offshoring activities

Align culture to 
growth

•  Revised structure to align product to customer

•  Introduction of performance culture and clear 

•  Introduction of revised employee incentive 

program linking accountability and performance to 
sustainable growth

accountability at every level 

•  Management aligned around a new set of core 

values

•  Area of continued focus throughout FY17

•  Build a high performance team

Provide 
transparency

•  Leadership change

•  Steps taken to improve how we communicate with 
employees, partners, customers and shareholders 

•  Ongoing commitment

•  Clear strategy to engage with employees, 

partners, customers and shareholders

Infomedia also identified a number of strategic opportunities for growth over the medium term, next two years, which included:

•  organic growth through new product enhancements;

•  adjacencies or leveraging existing information; and

•  potential merger and acquisition opportunities.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTDirectors’ Report continued

C. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

Since the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Rubinsztein, and new Chief Financial Officer, Richard 
Leon, in March this financial year, Infomedia has been forging a new path in its evolution.

Historically, Infomedia marketed itself and was seen as a publishing business, providing critical parts information to the 
dealers and distributors of global automakers to aid the service experiences of their customers.

As Infomedia grew, the technology that underpins its business also evolved. Today the parts and service products are sold as 
SaaS offerings and are generally distributed via cloud technology. The products are recognised as market leading in content 
and useability amongst global automakers. The Company’s products are tailored to each contract win. Every contract 
requires modified data input and systems builds that are difficult to replicate.

The Company sees opportunity for Infomedia’s business as the demand for its products continues to grow. To meet this 
demand required additional investment in sales capacity and product delivery capacity. 

The Company’s new leadership team conducted a thorough review of all of Infomedia’s systems and processes. During the 
second half of FY16, the Company took a number of steps to simplify its structures including centralising support functions 
resulting in execution improvements. The Company has also prioritised its approach to delivery and invested in technology as a 
direct response to customers wanting more integration at a platform level. Product managers have been appointed to support 
sales performance and ensure better results for Infomedia customers and leverage global opportunities across regions. 

Integration with Dealer Management Systems (DMS) is an integral part of the Company’s value proposition as a key 
differentiator. During FY16, Infomedia completed integration with a number of leading DMS providers and has a program 
of works to complete more. The Company has also signed reseller agreements in all regions with industry partners. Working 
with these partners, Infomedia can extend its reach and expand its end to end service continuum for its customers. 

The Company has increasingly focussed on aligning its offerings with its customers’ needs, and has concluded a number of 
contract wins, most notably with Nissan Europe.

During FY16, Infomedia identified a need to enhance its delivery capabilities. As a result, the Company increased its development 
capacity which included offshoring activities. This allowed it to better manage its development backlog. Infomedia will continue 
to utilise offshoring for some areas to accommodate scaling up or down to meet demand and realise opportunity. 

The Company has taken a number of steps to create a culture that is performance driven and values autonomy and 
accountability. The Company introduced revised incentive arrangements for management that align individual performance 
directly to the long term sustainable growth of Infomedia.  

D. OUTLOOK 

The Company believes that ongoing demand for the Company’s products will continue to deliver growth in revenue and profit 
during FY17. 

Infomedia estimates its revenue growth rate for FY17 to be in the high single digits in line with its assessment of the industry 
growth rate. The key sensitivities to reported revenue growth are foreign exchange rates and the revenue impact of major 
contract movements. This is a modest improvement on Infomedia’s year on year revenue growth over the last three years 
that averaged less than 5% in real terms.  

The Company will continue to invest in the five-point plan outlined above to ensure long term sustainable growth. Investment 
levels will be managed carefully and at a lower rate than revenue growth to deliver improved margins in FY17 and beyond. 

The Company continues to see demand for its products, with the most recent and largest contract win signed with Nissan 
Europe. Infomedia’s strong current pipeline is built upon its integrated, customer driven product roadmap that is expected to 
result in new contract wins in FY17. 

The Directors are encouraged with the progress made during FY16 which provides an improved foundation for future growth 
and shareholder value.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTRISKS 

In seeking to achieve its strategic goals, Infomedia is subject to a number of risks which may adversely affect operating and 
financial performance materially. The Company adopts a rigorous risk management process which is an integral part of 
the Company’s corporate governance structure but some risks are outside Infomedia’s control. Some of the key risks (in no 
particular order and non-exhaustively) include:

Risk

Description

Risk management strategies

Loss of 
key licence 
agreements

Loss of key 
customers 

•  Continued access to Original Equipment 

•  Management of key account relationships

Manufacturer (OEM) parts information is 
integral to several of the Company’s product lines

•  Continued investment to sustain market leading 

products

•  Customer service focus, including working with 

customers to modify offerings to meet their needs

•  The relatively concentrated automotive industry 

•  Management of key account relationships

leads to a degree of revenue concentration

•  Continuing focus on identification of new OEM 
licence agreements to reduce concentration

•  Participation in industry forums and other 

marketing opportunities to ensure prominent 
industry positioning

•  Adding value to the customer solutions in order 

to remain as a technology of choice.

Competitive risk

•  Risk from existing and new market entrants

•  Focus on client satisfaction via continuous 

improvements in delivery of high-speed, high 
uptime solutions with evolving feature sets with 
intrinsic value propositions 

•  Leveraging accrued experience and capability in 
the sector with a global reputation as a leading 
solutions provider in the parts space 

•  Regional directors charged with maintaining key 

relationships with OEM clientele and maintaining 
a watching

Product 
obsolescence or 
substitution 

Intellectual 
property risk 

•  Products do not keep pace with developments in 
market needs or technological advancements

•  Close monitoring of market developments and 

direction and OEM strategies

•  Competitors or OEMs may develop superior 

•  Continued investment in research and 

products 

development to sustain market leading position

•  Protecting data integrity and data privacy

•  Network and product structuring and monitoring 

to identify and limit unauthorised access

•  Legal restraints

•  Migration from disc based products

People risk 

•  Loss of key executives

•  Multiple touch points with key customers as part 

•  Loss of key customer relationships 

of relationship management

Back office 
infrastructure 
failure

•  Back office facilities and systems inadequate 
for the future development and needs of the 
business

•  Appropriate incentives and career development 

opportunities for key executives and senior 
management

•  Identification and management of high potential 

employees

•  Close monitoring of current systems by 
experienced programmers and users

•  Investment in new financial and customer 

management system

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTDirectors’ Report continued

DIVIDENDS

Details of dividends paid or declared by the Company during FY16 are set out in Note 5.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS

There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during and since the financial year ended 30 June 2016.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE

Other than matters listed below, there have been no matters or circumstances that have significantly affected, or may 
significantly affect the operations, results or state of affairs of the Group since the end of the financial year:

•  the Board declared a final dividend of 1.00 cents per share, fully franked;

•  the Company granted 2,254,369 performance rights and 5,750,000 share options as part of its long term incentive (LTI) 
plan for the key management personnel, ie the Executive Team. The LTI represents an allocation for a member of the 
Executive Team for FY17, and a three year allocation for the CEO and CFO spanning FY17, FY18 and FY19 performance 
periods. Further details on the grants are provided in section G.II and G.III in the Remuneration Report. 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Infomedia strives to achieve compliance with the governance recommendations set out in the Corporate Governance 
Principles and Recommendations 3rd Edition, published by the ASX Corporate Governance Council (the ASX Principles).  
The Company addresses the ASX Principles in a manner consistent with its relative size and resourcing capabilities. 
Infomedia’s latest Corporate Governance Statement was lodged with the ASX on the same date as this report and  
is available on the Company’s website, http://www.infomedia.com.au/investors/corporate-governance/

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION

The Group’s operations are not subject to any particular and significant environmental regulation under a law of the 
Commonwealth or of a State or Territory legislation.

SHARE OPTIONS

I. UNISSUED SHARES 

At the date of this report, there were 6,626,667 unissued ordinary shares under options.

II. SHARES ISSUED AS A RESULT OF THE EXERCISE OF OPTIONS 

There were 746,667 shares issued as a result of the exercise of options during the financial year. 

Since the end of the financial year, there have been no options exercised.

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF OFFICERS

During the year the Company paid a premium in relation to insuring Directors and other officers against liability incurred 
in their capacity as a Director or officer of the Company. The insurance contract specifically prohibits the disclosure of the 
nature of the policy and amount of premium paid. 

The terms of the Company’s Constitution require that the Company indemnify all Directors and officers, past and present, 
against all liabilities to the extent permitted by law. 

In addition to the Constitutional provisions, the Company has entered into deeds of access, insurance and indemnity, with 
each Director and officer which contain rights of access to certain books and records of the Company relating to the period 
in which they held office. Under the deed of access, insurance and indemnity, the Company indemnifies parties against all 
liabilities to another person that may arise in connection with their position as a Director or an officer of the Company, or its 
subsidiaries, to the maximum extent permitted by law. The deed stipulates that the Company will meet the full amount of 
any such liabilities, including reasonable legal costs and expenses. 

The Company may arrange and maintain Directors’ and Officers’ insurance for its Directors and officers to the extent 
permitted by law. Under the deed of access, insurance and indemnity, the Company must obtain such insurance during each 
Director’s and officer’s period of office and for a period of seven years after a Director or an officer ceases to hold office.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTNON-AUDIT SERVICES

During the financial year $35,000 (2015: $29,465) were paid or payable to the auditor for non-audit services. Further details 
are outlined in Note 22 to the financial statements.

The Directors, based on advice provided by resolution of the Audit & Risk Committee, are satisfied that the provision of non-
audit services during the financial year, by the auditor (or by another person or firm on the auditor's behalf), is compatible 
with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001 and are of the opinion that 
these services do not compromise the external auditor’s independence for the following reasons:

•  the non-audit services were reviewed and approved to ensure they do not impact the integrity and/or objectivity of the 

auditor;

•  the non-audit services do no undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 Code 
of Ethics for Professional Accountants, as they did not involve directly reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting 
in a management or decision making capacity for the Company, acting as an advocate for the Company or jointly sharing 
risks and rewards; and

•  the non-audit services were provided by persons other than the audit partner responsible for the preparation of the 

Company’s accounts and the Directors are satisfied that BDO have implemented appropriate internal information barriers 
as necessary to prevent a conflict of interest from arising.

All non-audit services have been reviewed and approved to ensure that they do not impact the integrity and objectivity of the 
auditor, and none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 
Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board, including 
reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in a management or decision-making capacity for the company, acting 
as advocate for the company or jointly sharing economic risks and rewards.

LEAD AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

The Lead auditor’s independence declaration is set out on page 38 and forms part of the Directors’ report for the year ended 
30 June 2016.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTREMUNERATION REPORT – AUDITED

A. INTRODUCTION

The Directors present the Company’s Remuneration Report for the financial year ended 30 June 2016 (FY16). During the 
latter part of FY16, the Company undertook a review of its existing Executive Incentive Plan and remuneration philosophies.  
Following that review, the Company adjusted elements of its executive remuneration framework. Those changes are 
effective from 1 July 2016 and represent a timely realignment of executive remuneration to the Company’s future strategies 
and objectives. This year’s report is slightly longer than usual as, in addition to mandatory reporting requirements for 
FY16, the Board of Directors has also provided commentary describing key revisions to the Company’s revised executive 
remuneration framework, in the interests of transparency moving into FY17 and beyond. The revised executive remuneration 
framework is provided in Section B of this report which relates to the Company’s remuneration philosophy. 

This year, the Remuneration Report is structured as follows: 

TABLE 1 – STRUCTURE OF REMUNERATION PEPORT

Section

Details

B

C

D

E

F

G

Remuneration governance

Executive remuneration structure

Executive remuneration details

Non-Executive Directors remuneration

Non-Executive Directors remuneration details

Additional information

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

This report outlines Infomedia’s remuneration philosophy, framework and outcomes for FY16 for all key management 
personnel (KMP), including all Non-Executive Directors and the Executive Team made up of the Chief Executive Officer 
& Managing Director (CEO & Managing Director) and senior executives. KMP are those persons having authority and 
responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company and the Group.

The following persons were KMP during FY16:

TABLE 2 – INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Current Directors

Fran Hernon

Clyde McConaghy

Anne O’Driscoll

Bart Vogel

Clyde McConaghy is Chairman of the Remuneration & Nominations Committee.

Anne O’Driscoll is Chairman of Audit & Risk Committee.

Myer Herszberg retired on 31 August 2015.

TABLE 3 – SENIOR EXECUTIVE TEAM

Current executives 

Role

Jonathan Rubinsztein

CEO & Managing Director

Date of appointment

19 June 2000

1 November 2013

15 December 2014

31 August 2015

Date of appointment

14 March 2016

29 March 2016

Richard Leon

Nick Georges

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Company Secretary and General Counsel

22 March 1999

Andrew Pattinson and Russel King, the former CEO & Managing Director and CFO, resigned on 22 August 2015 and 22 April 
2016, respectively.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTB. REMUNERATION GOVERNANCE

This report meets the remuneration reporting requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and Accounting Standard AASB 
124 Related Party Disclosures. The term remuneration used in this report has the same meaning as compensation as 
prescribed in AASB 124.

Remuneration is a technical subject in the current regulatory and reporting environment. In writing this report, the Board’s 
aim is to present information in a way which is easily understood whilst meeting legal reporting obligations. 

I. REMUNERATION & NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

The Remuneration & Nominations Committee (the Committee) of the Board is responsible for reviewing and determining 
remuneration arrangements for the Non-Executive Directors and the Executive Team. The Committee is charged with 
responsibility to assist and advise the Board to fulfil its responsibilities on matters relating to: 

•  the composition and quantum of compensation, bonuses, incentives and remuneration issues relating to KMP and other 

senior management personnel; 

•  policies relating to remuneration, incentives and superannuation for all employees; 

•  remuneration of Non-Executive Directors; and

•  other matters as required. 

The Committee operates in accordance with its charter, a copy of which is available on the Company’s website.

II. REMUNERATION PHILOSOPHY

The performance of the Company relies upon the quality of its Directors and executives. The Company must attract, 
motivate and retain skilled Directors and executives to deliver on key strategic goals. Compensation must be competitive and 
appropriate for the results delivered. The Company’s remuneration framework aligns executive reward with achievement of 
strategic objectives and shareholder returns.  

The Company follows the core remuneration philosophies as summarised in the diagram below to drive shareholder value:  

Market
Competitive 
Awards:
to attract,
motivate &
retain talent

Performance
Metrics:
rewards linked 
to strategic & 
financial
outcomes

SHAREHOLDER
VALUE

Performance
Based
Remuneration:
to drive a high
performance
culture

Align & Link:
executive rewards
to shareholder
value

III. INVOLVEMENT OF EXTERNAL REMUNERATION ADVISORS

The Remuneration & Nominations Committee, subject to Board approval, directly engages with, and considers market 
remuneration data from, external remuneration consultants as required. The data provided by remuneration consultants is 
used as a guide for remuneration decisions in respect of the Executive Team. During FY16, Ernst & Young were engaged to 
provide information and advice on:

•  structure of the Short and Long Term Incentive packages of the Chief Executive Officer;

•  valuation of the Long Term Incentives granted to the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer; and

•  benchmarking of the Company’s revised Executive STI and LTI Plan structure and metrics (effective 1 July 2016) against like 

ASX listed entities.

No remuneration recommendations as defined by the Corporations Act 2001 were provided by Ernst & Young. 

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTREMUNERATION REPORT – AUDITED continued

IV. 2015 AGM – REMUNERATION REPORT

At the 2015 Annual General Meeting held in October 2015, no comments were made in relation to the Company’s 
Remuneration Report. The Remuneration Report was passed with 89.17% of votes cast at the meeting in favour of the 
adopting of the report.  

V. REVISED EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN EFFECTIVE FROM 1 JULY 2016

The Company undertook a review of its remuneration philosophies and strengthened the link of executive remuneration 
opportunities to the Company’s strategic goals and objectives.  Following that review, the Board, acting on the advice of the 
Remuneration & Nominations Committee, approved a number of refinements to the Company’s existing short term incentive 
(STI) and long term incentive (LTI) Plans. The revised STI and LTI Plan rules represent an improvement in the following key areas: 

•  introduction of a robust gateway qualification for STI participation tied to achievement of budgeted net profit after tax (NPAT); 

•  improved performance metrics against which STI entitlements will be measured. The revised metrics are more aligned to 

key growth drivers under a recurring subscription based sales model; 

•  alignment between the LTI metrics assigned to the CEO and CFO, and the broader Executive Team;

•  introduction of stepped vesting opportunity for performance rights, as opposed to the cliff vesting conditions of the 

outgoing LTI Plan whereby executives either received all or nothing based on a pre-determined EPS target.

The revised plan commenced effective from 1 July 2016 for FY17 and will form the basis of the Company’s FY17 Remuneration Report. 

The Board believes that the revised performance metrics represent a timely overhaul of the Company’s executive 
remuneration strategy in line with its transition towards a fresh set of objectives and strategies. In the interests of 
transparency, the following table provides a bridge analysis between key terms of the existing Executive Incentive Plan  
and the revised plan, including rationale underpinning the key changes. 

TABLE 4 – EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION: KEY CHANGES FOR FY17

FY17 terms

No change.

Rationale

N/A

Executives entitled to an STI 
opportunity, defined as a pre-
determined monetary amount.

No substantial change.

Element

FY16 terms

Fixed 
remuneration

STI: Cash 
bonus

As contractually agreed with 
each executive, subject to 
annual review

CEO and CFO: entitled to an 
STI opportunity equivalent 
to 30% of their total 
remuneration package

Other members of Executive 
Team: entitled to an STI 
opportunity equivalent to 20% 
of their total remuneration 
package

STI: 
Gateway to 
participation

No gateway to participation 
other than individual 
performance metrics 

The STI Plan will operate subject to 
achievement against budgeted Group 
NPAT.  

Against those gateways, the STI Plan 
will operate as follows (subject to 
Board discretion): 

Less than 95% 
achievement

STI Plan does not 
operate

Between 95% 
and 99.9% 
achievement

STI Plan 
operates at 80%

Achievement of 
100% or greater

STI Plan operates 
at 100%

Gateways provide a cap to the 
maximum STI potential based 
on level of achievement of the 
Group’s financial target and no 
STI will be awarded if minimum 
expected financial performance 
is not met.  

The Gateway relies on 
achievement of measurements 
(NPAT) which ensure executives 
remain focussed both on 
revenue growth and cost 
control.  

The Board retains discretion 
to vary the gateway to avoid 
executives being penalised 
unfairly for circumstances 
beyond their control. 

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FY16 terms

FY17 terms

Rationale

STI: Individual 
performance 
metrics

All metrics have equal weight: 

Metrics have different weight: 

•  achievement of budgeted 

•  achievement of Group budgeted 

revenue

NPAT: 60% weighting

•  achievement of personal 

performance goals: 40% weighting

•  achievement of budgeted 
adjusted earnings before 
interest, tax and depreciation 
and amortisation (EBITDA)

•  achievement of budgeted 

NPAT

LTI in the 
form of 
performance 
rights: 
Performance 
metrics

Previously aligned to a pre-
determined EPS measure set 
three years in advance (eg EPS 
target of 8.5 cents for FY17).  
Vesting either occurred in full 
on achievement, or lapsed in 
full (cliff vesting).

Compound EPS growth of 10%-15% 
over a three-year period for executive 
tranches results in stepped vesting 
of rights between 25% and 100%.  
Baseline EPS will be taken at the time 
of grant and applied as the testing 
metric. The Board retains discretion 
to adjust the EPS metric to account 
for changes in gearing and other 
anomalies. 

The revised metrics represent 
simplification and streamlining 
of the STI measurements.  
Alignment to NPAT ensures 
continuing focus on both 
revenue and cost.  

The Company has also 
introduced a weighting based 
on personal performance goals 
as assigned to the executive 
each year. Achievement against 
goals will be measured using 
a weighted scoring system to 
determine achievement. 

Stepped vesting increases 
the likelihood of executives 
remaining engaged. Cliff vesting 
on the other hand may act as 
a disincentive, and may unfairly 
penalise executives where the 
target is narrowly missed.  

LTI grants

Executives contractually 
entitled to receive an LTI in 
the form of performance 
rights of up to 20% of their 
total potential remuneration 
package annually.  Each grant 
generally subject to a three 
year vesting period.

The Executive Team (other than the 
CEO and CFO) will be allocated 
an annual LTI award based on 
recommendation of the CEO and as 
approved by the Board. As a general 
guiding principle, Executives may receive 
an award up to 20% of their total 
potential remuneration package. 

The revised scheme for the 
Executive Team allows flexibility 
to increase LTI awards for 
outstanding executives who 
have outperformed historically, 
and who are expected to make 
a significant contribution in the 
future.  

The CEO and CFO have received 
three years’ worth of LTI grants (in a 
combination of performance rights 
and share options) in advance effective 
from FY17 in accordance with their 
service agreements. The grants cover 
FY17, FY18 and FY19 performance 
periods and represent 30% of their 
total potential remuneration package.  
The detailed terms of the grant will be 
described in the FY17 Remuneration 
Report and were disclosed to the ASX, 
most recently on 8 August 2016.

No change.

Conditions relating to ongoing 
service are standard as plans 
are designed both to incentivise 
and retain key employees.

Service 
condition

Employees must generally 
remain employed at for the 
entire performance period to 
participate in STI, and must 
remain employed at the time 
of vesting to receive LTI.

Similar changes in terms and conditions of the Executive Incentive Plan will be applied to the broader Performance and 
Option Plan where other eligible employees are invited to participate. The Executive Team have authority to recommend who 
may participate in the plan with oversight by the Remunerations & Nominations Committee.

The Company intends to acquire shares on market to satisfy any vested entitlements from the FY17 Executive Incentive Plan.

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C. EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION STRUCTURE FY16

Infomedia aims to reward executives with a level and mix of remuneration commensurate with their position and 
responsibilities within the Group, and their ability to influence shareholder value.

The remuneration framework links rewards with the strategic goals and performance of the Group, and provides a market 
competitive mix of both fixed and variable rewards. In determining the level and make-up of executive compensation, the 
Company periodically engages with external consultants to provide independent remuneration advice, but more typically 
conducts its own market salary review of similar companies to determine the level and make-up of executive compensation.

As noted in previous Annual Reports, the Board undertook a review of Infomedia’s approach to both executive and  
non-executive remuneration in FY14, based on advice received from Mr. Ian Crichton of CRA Plan Managers Pty Ltd (Crichton 
Review). This has been supplemented by advice from other recognised external specialists.

As noted above in this report, the Company has undertaken a comprehensive internal review of its STI and LTI structures and 
has transitioned to those structures as of 1 July 2016.  

I. FY16 REMUNERATION STRUCTURE OVERVIEW

The remuneration strategy is implemented via the following framework:

FIXED REMUNERATION

Base salary + superannuation 
+ other benefits

+

VARIABLE REWARD

Short term incentive (Cash) 
+ Long term incentive 
(performance rights  
and share options)

TOTAL REWARD POTENTIAL

=

Total potential  
remuneration package

II. REMUNERATION STRUCTURE RATIONALE

The target remuneration mix is designed to balance reward for achievement of short term objectives and long term 
strategies which, when combined, drive shareholder value. The at risk (or variable) remuneration components of the  
Executive Team are set by reference to current market practices. The targeted remuneration mix for FY16 was:

•  For the CEO and CFO: 40% fixed and 60% variable (at risk);

•  For other members of Executive Team: 40% to 60% fixed and 40% variable (at risk).

CEO & CFO

40%

30%

30%

Other KMP

60%

20%

20%

Fixed remuneration

Short term incentive

Long term incentive

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTTable 5 provides a snapshot of the key elements comprising Executive Team remuneration and any relevant performance 
hurdles (where applicable) and the FY16 outcome.

TABLE 5 – SNAPSHOT OF EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION STRUCTURE AND FY16 OUTCOME

Form of 
remuneration

Purpose and  
link to strategy

a. Fixed remuneration

Operation and outcome for FY16

Opportunity

Cash 
salary and 
superannuation

Attract, motivate and 
retain high calibre 
executives

Reviewed periodically by the Remuneration 
& Nominations Committee and fixed for at 
least 12 months. Decision influenced by:

Reflects individual 
role, experience and 
performance

•  role, experience and performance;

•  reference to comparative remuneration in 

the market; and

•  overall Company budget.

FY16 outcome

The Board approved an overall 2.5% increase 
in fixed remuneration for the incumbent 
Executive Team, reflecting current market 
trend and their respective contributions. 

Target at 40% 
to 60% of 
total potential 
remuneration 
package

Performance 
metrics

Personal 
objectives set 
each year

Non-monetary 
benefits

Attract, motivate and 
retain high calibre 
executives

Executive Team is provided with flexibility 
to utilise salary packaging solutions such 
as novated vehicle leasing and/or salary 
sacrificing into superannuation.

N/A

b. Variable remuneration

FY16 outcome

No change from FY15.

STI

LTI

Recognises the 
contributions and 
achievements of the 
Executive Team and 
helps to attract and 
retain talent

Provides opportunity 
for the Executive 
Team to acquire 
ordinary shares in the 
Company as a reward 
for increasing EPS 
over the longer term 
and helps to attract 
and retain talent

STI Plan is a cash bonus dependent upon 
a combination of individual performance 
objectives and Company objectives being met.

FY16 outcome

STI was awarded in the range of 5% to 74% 
of fixed remuneration approved by Board.

Refer to Table 8 for details of STI awarded.

LTI Plan is in the form of performance 
rights and share options dependent upon 
a combination of individual performance 
objectives and Company’s financial  
objectives (eg EPS target) being met.

FY16 outcome

Refer to section III.b of the report for details 
of LTI awarded based on the service 
agreements of the CEO and CFO.

STI – Cash 
bonus

Refer Table 7 
below

LTI – 
Performance 
rights

N/A

Both STI and LTI 
are discretionary, 
performance 
based, at  
risk reward 
arrangements. 
The combined 
total of STI and 
LTI is targeted at 
40% to 60% of 
total potential 
remuneration 
package

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Table 6 provides a breakdown of the three elements of the total remuneration for the current Executive Team, measured at 
maximum level and FY16 actual. FY16 actual represents:

•  Fixed remuneration – amount received in cash during the financial year;

•  STI in the form of cash bonus – amount to be received in cash as approved by the Board in relation to the performance 

period of FY16; and

•  LTI in the form of performance rights and share options – zero value of performance rights and share options as no rights 

or options vested during FY16.

TABLE 6 – MAXIMUM POTENTIAL AND FY16 ACTUAL REMUNERATION

Fixed remuneration

At risk

STI – cash bonus

LTI – performance rights

LTI – share options

Total at risk

Maximum potential

FY16 Actual

CEO and CFO

Other executives CEO and CFO

Other executives

40%

60%

30%

22%

8%

60%

100%

20%

20%

-%

40%

100%

40%

30%

-%

-%

30%

70%

60%

3%

-%

-%

3%

63%

III. REMUNERATION OUTCOME FOR FY16

The following sections provide further detail as to how the ‘at risk’ components (being STI and LTI) of the Executive Team 
remuneration were determined, and how STI outcome is linked to overall Company performance. 

a. Short term incentive

Details of the STI Plan are explained in Table 7 below.

TABLE 7 – KEY DETAILS OF THE STI PLAN FOR FY16

Why was the STI Plan 
introduced?

The STI Plan is designed to recognise the contributions and achievements of the Executive 
Team when financial results and individual performance objectives are achieved.

Who participates in the 
STI Plan?

All members of the Executive Team participate in the STI Plan. 

What form do the STI Plan 
awards take?

100% in the form of cash bonus, normally calculated and approved by the Board in July and 
generally paid following the release of annual audited results for the financial year.

What quantum of STI were 
the participants eligible to 
receive for FY16?

What performance metrics 
applied and how were 
FY16 STI entitlements 
determined?

CEO and CFO:  Eligible to receive an STI representing 30% of total potential reward,  
pro-rated for the duration of their employment during FY16.

Other members of Executive Team:  Eligible to receive an STI representing 20% of their total 
potential reward. 

For FY16, the following metrics applied to determine STI entitlements: 

CEO and CFO:

Metric

Personal performance goals 
assigned by the Board*

Relative 
weighting

Performance  
gateway: Payout ratios

Payout 
FY16

100%

Performance goals met:  100%

100%

Other members of Executive Team:

Metric

Budgeted Group revenue

Budgeted adjusted EBITDA

Budgeted Group NPAT

Forecast Group Monthly 
Recurring Revenue (MRR)

Relative 
weighting

Performance  
gateway: Payout ratios

25%

25%

25%

At 80% to 89% of target:  40% 
At 90%-99% of target:    60% 
At 100% of target:     100% 
At >110% of target:     120%

25%

Target met or exceeded:  100%

Payout 
FY16

60%

-%

-%

-%

 * From FY17 the CEO and CFO performance metrics will align with the broader Executive Team. 

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performance measures

Rationale for choosing 
performance measures

CEO and CFO: The Board, acting through the Remuneration & Nominations Committee, 
conducted an assessment of the CEO and CFO relative to the performance goals to determine 
the FY16 STI outcome for each of the CEO and CFO. The result of that review was approved by 
the Board to arrive at the final STI payout ratio. More information on the rationale for choosing 
the performance metrics is set out below in this table. 

Other members of Executive Team: The performance measures were established by the Board 
following the Crichton Review. The specific trigger points for each performance period are 
recommended by the Remuneration & Nominations Committee and approved by the Board.  
FY16 STI’s are payable based on the objective measurable targets identified above, with no 
subjective elements applied.  

CEO and CFO: The performance measures applicable to the CEO and CFO are reflective of 
the personal performance goals and objectives identified by the Board on their appointment 
in March 2016. On the basis that CEO and CFO joined the Company in the last quarter of 
the financial year, their ability to impact the financial results of the Company was limited.  
Accordingly, the Board set a number of personal performance goals and objectives aimed at 
stabilising the business and setting a platform for growth in FY17 and beyond.

Other members of Executive Team: The objective financial measures applied to the incumbent 
executives were implemented based on the Crichton Review conducted in FY14. The selected 
metrics were chosen to directly align the executives’ interests with those of shareholders. The 
metrics ensure accountability of the executives of key financial performance measures of the 
Group. The specific measures are:  

•  Revenue: Ensures executives are incentivised to drive top line revenue growth;

•  Adjusted EBITDA:  Ensures executives are accountable for cost control measures. The 
adjustment to exclude foreign exchange fluctuations and research and development 
capitalisation ensures executives are not unfairly penalised for costs outside their direct control; 

•  NPAT: Ensures Executives interests are aligned with shareholders and encourages Executives 
to exercise collective oversight over the entire spectrum of the Company’s profit & loss statement; 

•  Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR):  MRR is a key driver of Infomedia’s subscription based 
business model, and sets the base for revenue in future periods.  By aligning executives to 
MRR, they are incentivised to drive sales throughout the entire performance period.   

Forfeiture conditions

If a participant leaves the employment of the Company during any Performance Period, the STI 
component is automatically forfeited unless the Board determines otherwise. 

TABLE 8 – ACTUAL STI OUTCOMES FOR FY16

Jonathan Rubinsztein

Richard Leon

Nick Georges

Executive who ceased as KMP during the year:

Andrew Pattinson(a)

Russel King(a)

Table note

 Maximum STI potential

                                  FY 16 Actual STI outcome

(% of fixed pay)

(% of maximum 
STI potential)

(% of fixed pay)

74%

74%

33%

74%

33%

100%

100%

15%

-%

-%

74%

74%

5%

-%

-%

($)

111,986

51,506

12,936

-

-

(a) For Andrew Pattinson and Russel King, the former CEO and CFO, who left the Company during FY16, no cash bonus was 

paid to them in accordance with the Executive Incentive Plan’s terms and conditions.

b. Long term incentive

i. CEO and CFO

The Company entered into contractual arrangements with the incoming CEO and CFO during FY16 which included an 
entitlement to participate in the Company’s LTI Plan. However, the final number of performance rights and share options 
to be granted was dependent on the variable weighted average price (VWAP) of the Company’s ordinary shares during 
the month ended 30 June 2016. Accordingly, the number of performance rights and share options could not be determined 
and issued to the CEO and CFO until after the balance date, 30 June 2016. As required by the Accounting Standard AASB2 
Share-based Payment, LTI are deemed to be granted to the CEO and CFO during FY16. Refer to section G.II and G.III for 
further details of performance rights and share options granted.

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II. OTHER KMP

Based on the timing of the grants of LTI to the KMP, no LTI in the form of performance rights was granted during FY16.

Following commencement of the CEO during FY16, the Board, on the advice of the Remuneration & Nominations Committee, 
revised the terms of the Company’s Executive Incentive Plan to ensure greater alignment between the LTI awards of the 
CEO and those of the broader participants. The revised metrics will apply prospectively to LTI awards granted to Executives 
from 1 July 2016.  

The allocations of performance rights and share options are disclosed as subsequent events in Tables 15 and 16 in this report. 

All outstanding historical performance rights and share options remain unaltered as a result of the review.

IV. SHAREHOLDING REQUIREMENTS

There is no specific policy requiring the Executive Team to hold any Infomedia’s ordinary shares. Table 17 provides details of 
Infomedia’s ordinary shares held by the Executive Team during FY16.

V. HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

The following table outlines the returns of the Group delivered to its shareholders.

TABLE 9 – KEY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Regional revenue:

Asia Pacific

EMEA

Americas

Net profit after tax(a)

Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)(a)

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation 
and amortisation (EBITDA)(a)

Earnings per share (cents)

Dividends per share (cents)

Share price at 30 June ($)

2012
$’000

12,349

21,129

12,199

8,461

11,087

2013
$’000

13,275

22,184

13,230

10,066

11,974

2014
$’000

13,863

27,161

16,119

12,279

15,406

2015
$’000

14,882

27,252

18,251

13,232

17,344

2016
$’000

15,749

30,297

22,041

10,323

12,550

17,654

20,104

24,598

25,024

20,897

2.79

2.40

0.20

3.32

2.82

0.47

4.02

3.78

0.75

4.30

3.89

1.20

3.33

2.65

0.69

(a) Reconciliation of net profit after tax per the consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income 

to EBIT and EBITDA

Net profit after tax

Interest

Tax

EBIT

Depreciation and amortisation expense

EBITDA

2012
$’000

8,461

(101)

2,727

11,087

6,567

17,654

2013
$’000

10,066

(76)

1,984

11,974

8,130

20,104

2014
$’000

12,279

(106)

3,233

15,406

9,192

24,598

2015
$’000

13,232

(123)

4,235

17,344

7,680

25,024

2016
$’000

10,323

(71)

2,298

12,550

8,347

20,897

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTD. EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION DETAILS

The table below provides remuneration details for Executive Team.

For an executive who was newly appointed during either financial year, the remuneration information provided in the table 
below relates to the period from the date of their appointment as KMP to the year ended 30 June. Refer Table 2 above for a 
listing of KMP who were appointed during the reporting period.

The table below also contains remuneration information of executives who resigned during the financial year from 1 July 2015 
to the date of their resignation.

TABLE 10 – TOTAL EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION OF THE GROUP

Short term employment benefits

Post employment benefits

Other 
long term 
employment 
benefits

Share based 
payments

Total

Table note

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Short term 
incentive

Non-monetary 
benefits

Super-
annuation

Termination 
payments

Long service 
leave accruals

(refer to  
Table 11)

Performance 
rights and 
share options

Cash salary 
and leave 
accruals

$

$

$

$

$

Current Executive Team (including CEO & Managing Director):

Jonathan Rubinsztein, CEO & Managing Director, KMP since 14 March 2016

2016

162,037

111,986

Richard Leon, CFO, KMP since 29 March 2016

2016

72,039

51,506

-

-

7,692

5,124

Nick Georges, Company Secretary and General Counsel

2016

2015

228,130

230,761

12,936

-

-

-

22,503

21,972

Executives who ceased as key management personnel during FY16:

-

-

-

-

$

-

-

$

$

171,056

452,771

82,911

211,580

6,327

3,842

12,544

10,593

282,440

267,168

Andrew Pattinson, Former CEO & Managing Director, KMP until 22 August 2015

2016

2015

218,584

333,575

-

-

Russel King, Former CFO, KMP until 22 April 2016(b)

2016

2015

214,736

236,331

-

-

-

-

-

-

20,601

31,690

27,403

22,451

328,531

(8,048)

(13,600)

546,068

-

5,554

63,138

433,957

68,162

-

-

-

(10,899)

299,402

10,899

269,681

I. Footnote to Table 10

(a) During FY16, the Board critically re-assessed the definition of key management personnel as it applies to the operations 

of the Infomedia Group to clarify which executives hold actual authority and responsibility for strategic planning, direction 
and control of the activities of the Group. On the basis that each of the regions remain subject to the direction and 
control of the Corporate team based in Infomedia’s head office, the Company determined that Michael Roach (Head of 
Asia Pacific) and Karen Blunden (Head of Americas) will no longer be classified as the key management personnel of the 
Group from 1 July 2015. They remain employed by the Group as senior management. For those executives who ceased to 
be classified as KMP during the year ended 30 June 2016, their total FY15 remuneration was: Michael Roach $280,284; 
and Karen Blunden $380,645.

(b) During FY16, Russel King also oversaw the day to day operations of the Company and directly reported to the Chairman 

during the international search for the new CEO.

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II. Table note

(1)  Cash salary includes amounts paid in cash plus any salary sacrifice items. Annual leave accruals are determined in 

accordance with Accounting Standard, AASB 119 Employee Benefits.

(2)  The FY16 short term incentive was awarded and approved by the Board and will be paid in cash in September 2016.

(3)  Superannuation contributions are paid in line with legislative requirements.

(4)  Post termination payments were calculated and paid based on the terms of Andrew Pattinson’s and Russel King’s service 

agreements as follows: 

•  Andrew Pattinson: 12 months of his fixed remuneration averaged over three years; and

•  Russel King: 3 months of his fixed remuneration.

(5) Long service leave accruals are determined in accordance with Accounting Standard, AASB 119 Employee Benefits.

(6)  The share based payments value in Table 10 above represents:

•  Jonathan Rubinsztein and Richard Leon – the amount of LTI (in the form of performance rights and share options) 
granted for the next three financial years commencing 1 July 2016 from the date of service agreements signed in 
accordance with Accounting Standard, AASB 2 Share-based Payment. Further information is provided in section G.II and 
G.III in this report;

•  Nick Georges – the amount recognised for FY16 based on an allocation of performance rights granted in FY15; and

•  Andrew Pattinson and Russel King – they ceased as KMP during FY16, the value of share based payments is negative 
representing the lapsing of the unvested performance rights and share options in accordance with the terms and 
conditions of the LTI Plan. 

Table 11 – Breakdown of share based payments

Performance rights

Share options

Total share  
based payments

$

$

$

Current Executive Team (including CEO & Managing Director):

Jonathan Rubinsztein, CEO & Managing Director, KMP since 14 March 2016

2016

141,618

29,438

171,056

Richard Leon, CFO, KMP since 29 March 2016

2016

Nick Georges, Company Secretary and General Counsel

2016

2015

Executives who ceased as key management personnel during FY16:

Andrew Pattinson, Former CEO & Managing Director, KMP until 22 August 2015

2016

2015

Russel King, Former CFO, KMP until 22 April 2016

2016

2015

E. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION

I. STRUCTURE AND POLICY

68,925

13,986

82,911

12,544

9,408

-

1,185

12,544

10,593

(13,600)

13,600

(10,899)

10,899

-

(13,600)

49,538

63,138

-

-

(10,899)

10,899

Non-Executive Directors’ fees are determined within an aggregate Directors’ fee pool limit and recommended for approval by 
shareholders.  

The Board has historically considered advice from external consultants as well as the fees paid to Non-Executive Directors of 
comparable companies when undertaking a review process. Responsibility for reviewing and advising upon the Non-Executive 
Director fees falls with the Remuneration & Nominations Committee.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTII. BOARD AND COMMITTEE FEES 

Independent Non-Executive Director remuneration consists of three elements:

•  Board fees;

•  Committee chair fees; and

•  superannuation which is paid in line with legislative requirements.

The Non-Executive Directors do not participate in any incentive programs.

Directors may also be reimbursed for travel and other expenses incurred in attending to the Company’s affairs.

At the Annual General Meeting held on 30 October 2002, the shareholders approved the maximum aggregate Directors’ 
fee pool of $450,000 per annum. The Constitution of the Company, as approved by shareholders in 2002, states that 
superannuation contributions are excluded from the director fee cap, consistent with governance practice and ASX Listing 
Rules at that time. The Company intends to revise the terms of its Constitution to bring it in line with modern governance 
practice and regulatory requirements, and to place those revisions, together with a revised Director fee cap, before 
shareholders at the 2016 Annual General Meeting. 

Table 12 – Infomedia’s Board or committee annual fee (exclusive of superannuation)

Board/Committee

Board

Role

Chairman

Non-Executive Directors

Audit & Risk Committee

Remuneration & Nominations Committee

Chairman

Chairman

From 
 1 January 2016 

Prior to  
1 January 2016

$

175,000

75,000

15,000

15,000

$

115,000

56,250

10,000

10,000

F. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION DETAILS

The table below provides remuneration details for the Non-Executive Directors on the Company’s Board.

Bart Vogel was appointed Non-Executive Director from 31 August 2015. The remuneration information provided in the table 
below relates to the period from the date of his appointment to the year ended 30 June 2016.

The table below also contains remuneration information of Myer Herszberg who retired during the financial year.  
Mr Herszberg held his position from 1 July 2015 until 31 August 2015. 

TABLE 13 – TOTAL NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION OF THE GROUP

Current Non-Executive Directors:

Fran Hernon

2016

2015

Clyde McConaghy

2016

2015

Anne O’Driscoll

2016

2015

Bart Vogel, Director since 31 August 2015

2016

Non-Executive Directors ceased as KMP during FY16:

Myer Herszberg, Director until 31 August 2015

2016

2015

Short term 
Employment benefits

Post employ-
ment benefits

Board and committee fees Superannuation

$

$

145,230

115,000

78,216

66,250

78,216

36,947

13,797

10,925

7,431

6,294

7,431

3,510

Total

$

159,027

125,925

85,647

72,544

85,647

40,457

57,043

5,419

62,462

8,661

56,300

823

5,348

9,484

61,648

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SHAREHOLDING REQUIREMENTS 

There is no specific policy requiring the Non-Executive Directors to hold any ordinary shares in Infomedia. 

Table 17 provides details of Infomedia’s ordinary shares held by the Non-Executive Directors during FY16.

G. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

I. EXECUTIVE SERVICE AGREEMENTS

Infomedia has executive service agreements with KMP.  The executive service agreements outline the components of 
remuneration paid to executives. The executive service agreements do not require the Company to increase base salary, pay a 
short term incentive or offer a long term incentive in any given year.

The table below contains the key terms of the Executive Team’s service agreements. The executive service agreements do not 
provide for any termination payments, other than payment in lieu of notice by the Company.

Table 14 – Key terms of executive service agreements

Name

Commencement date 
of latest contract

Duration

Notice period 
– Company

Notice period 
– Employee

Termination payment  
in lieu of notice

Jonathan Rubinsztein 14 March 2016

Continuing

6 months

6 months

6 months fixed remuneration

Richard Leon

Nick Georges

29 March 2016

Continuing

3 months

3 months

3 months fixed remuneration

15 January 2015

3 years

3 months

3 months

3 months fixed remuneration

Termination payments may include the payment of amounts owing pursuant to an industrial instrument as permitted by the 
Corporations Act 2001.

a. Redundancy entitlements

Name

Redundancy at instance of Company

Jonathan Rubinsztein

12 months’ fixed pay payable following the notice period, plus accrued and unpaid STI and LTI 
entitled, if remained employed to the end of the relevant notice period.

Richard Leon

12 months’ fixed pay payable following the notice period.

Nick Georges

Statutory entitlements, unless effected in consequence of a takeover, merger of amalgamation, 
in which case 3 weeks’ base salary for each full year of service, capped at 12 months’ base salary. 

b. Termination in other situations 

The Company may immediately terminate the Executive Agreements without notice, or any payment in lieu of notice, in the 
following circumstances: 

Name

Cause

Jonathan Rubinsztein

Material breach incapable of remedy, conduct which has a material adverse effect on the 
Company’s reputation, commits an act justifying termination at common law, becomes bankrupt 
or is absent from work for more than three months in any 12-month period without approval. 

Richard Leon

Material breach incapable of remedy, conduct which has a material adverse effect on the 
Company’s reputation, commits an act justifying termination at common law, becomes bankrupt 
or is absent from work for more than three months in any 12-month period without approval.

Nick Georges

Engages in misconduct, becomes bankrupt or commits a serious or persistent material breach 
incapable of remedy. 

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTII. PERFORMANCE RIGHTS

LTI in the form of performance rights were granted to KMP during the financial year ended 30 June 2015. During FY16, no 
performance rights were granted. Further details of the performance rights are disclosed in Note 18 Share based remuneration.

The table below provides the number of performance rights held by members of the Executive Team at 30 June 2015 and 30 
June 2016.

Table 15 – Movement in performance rights

Name

Rights held at  
30 June 2015

Rights granted 
during FY16

Rights exercised 
during FY16(a)

Rights lapsed 
during FY16(b)

Rights held at  
30 June 2016(a)

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

Current Executive Team (including CEO & Managing Director):

Jonathan Rubinsztein(c)

Richard Leon(c)

Nick Georges(d)

-

-

73,165

Executives who ceased as key management personnel during FY16:

Andrew Pattinson

Russel King

Table note

105,763

84,755

263,683

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(105,763)

(84,755)

(190,518)

-

-

73,165

-

-

73,165

(a) The performance rights held by the Executive Team at the beginning of FY16 will be tested for vesting on 1 October 2017 

and therefore no performance rights vested, are exercisable or were exercised during FY16 and as at 30 June 2016.

(b) In accordance with the terms of the LTI Plan, performance rights will automatically lapse upon termination of 

employment with the Company. Andrew Pattinson and Russel King both resigned during FY16.

(c) Subsequent to the end of the financial year ended 30 June 2016, 1,418,067 and 756,302 performance rights have been 
issued to Jonathan Rubinsztein and Richard Leon, respectively, in accordance with their service agreements as part of 
their LTI. The performance rights issued were for the performance period for the year ending 30 June 2017, 2018 and 2019 
(ie FY17, FY18 and FY19), respectively. These performance rights represent three years’ LTI award. The terms of these LTI 
entitlements have been disclosed to the ASX and will be disclosed in full as part of the Company’s FY17 Remuneration 
Report.

(d) Subsequent to the end of the financial year ended 30 June 2016, 80,000 performance rights have been granted to Nick 

Georges. The performance rights are granted for the performance period spanning FY17 to FY19 and will be tested for 
vesting on 1 October 2019 by comparing FY16 EPS against FY19 EPS metrics. The terms of these LTI entitlements will be 
disclosed in full as part of the Company’s FY17 Remuneration Report.

III. SHARE OPTIONS

The Company provides the Executive Team with the opportunity to subscribe for ordinary shares in the Company through the 
Performance Rights and Option Plan. Share options are generally granted to eligible executives on an annual basis. Further 
details of the share options are disclosed in the share based remuneration note to the financial statements. During FY16, no 
share options were granted to the Executive Team.

The table below provides the number of share options held by members of the Executive Team at 30 June 2015 and 30 June 2016.

Table 16 – Movement in share options

Name

Options held at 
30 June 2015

Options  
granted  
during FY16

Options 
exercised 
during FY16(a)

Options  
lapsed during 
FY16(a)

Options  
held at  
30 June 2016

Options  
vested during 
FY16(a)

Options vested 
& exercisable 
at 30 June 2016

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

Current Executive Team (including CEO & Managing Director):

Jonathan Rubinsztein(b)

Richard Leon(b)

Nick Georges

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Executives who ceased as key management personnel during FY16:

Andrew Pattinson(a)

750,000

Russel King

-

750,000

-

-

-

(500,000)

(250,000)

-

-

(500,000)

(250,000)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

250,000

-

250,000

-

-

-

-

-

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTREMUNERATION REPORT – AUDITED continued

Table note

(a) As approved by the Board, 250,000 share options held by Andrew Pattinson vested on 27 September 2015 following his 
resignation. Mr Pattinson exercised all vested share options (500,000) on 27 November 2015. The remaining 250,000 
unvested share options lapsed in accordance with the terms of the Performance Rights and Option Plan. The exercise 
price for these share options is $0.565 per share option.

(b) Subsequent to the end of the financial year ended 30 June 2016, 3,750,000 and 2,000,000 share options have been 

issued to Jonathan Rubinsztein and Richard Leon, respectively, in accordance with their service agreements as part of 
their LTI. The share options issued were for the performance period for FY17, FY18 and FY19, respectively. These share 
options represent three years’ LTI award.

IV. LOANS TO EXECUTIVE

There were no loans at the beginning or at the end of the financial year ended 30 June 2016 to the Executive Team. No loans 
were made available during FY16 to the Executive Team.

V. SHAREHOLDINGS OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE TEAM

Table 17 below summarises the movement in holdings of Infomedia ordinary shares during the year and the balance at the 
end of the financial year both in total and held nominally by related parties of Non-Executive Directors and the Executive Team.

Table 17 – Movement of shareholding interests of Non-Executive Directors in accordance with section 205G of the 
Corporations Act 2001 and the Executive Team – FY16

Name

Balance at 
30 June 2015

Number

Grant as 
compen-
sation

Number

Exercise of 
share options

Exercise of 
performance 
rights 

Net other 
changes

Total shares 
held at 30 
June 2016

Shares held 
nominally 
at 30 June 
2016(a)

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

Non-Executive Directors:

Fran Hernon

Clyde McConaghy

Anne O’Driscoll

Bart Vogel

5,000

-

15,000

-

-

-

-

-

Current Executive Team (including CEO & Managing Directors):

Jonathan Rubinsztein(c)

Richard Leon(c)

Nick Georges

-

-

100,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Director and executives who ceased as key management personnel during FY16:

Myer Herszberg(d)

Andrew Pattinson(d)

Russel King(d)

Footnote to Table 17

15,010

2,747,567

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

23,300

12,000

30,000

28,300

12,000

45,000

-

-

45,000

152,000

152,000

152,000

500,000

500,000

500,000

119,000

119,000

119,000

-

-

-

-

100,000

100,000

15,010

15,010

2,747,567

-

-

-

(a) Shares held nominally are included in the column headed Total shares held at 30 June 2016. Total shares are held directly 
by the KMP and indirectly by the KMP’s related parties, inclusive of domestic partner, dependants and entities controlled, 
jointly controlled or significantly influenced by the KMP.

(b) For the Directors, total shares held directly and nominally also represented the relevant interest in the listed securities, 

being ordinary shares of the Company, as notified by the Directors to the ASX in accordance with section 205G(1) of the 
Corporations Act 2001, at the date of this Directors’ Report.

(c) Jonathan Rubinsztein and Richard Leon became KMP from 14 March 2016 and 29 March 2016, respectively.

(d) Individual shareholdings information is provided until the date when they ceased as KMP of the Company.

VI. KMP AND OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the year, there was not any related party transactions with KMP and KMP related parties other than those disclosed 
in this report.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTROUNDING

The Group is of the kind referred to in the ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191 
dated 24 March 2016. In accordance with that instrument, amounts in the Directors’ report and financial report have been 
rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise stated.

Signed at Sydney on 29 August 2016 in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

Fran Hernon

Chairman

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTTel: +61 2 9251 4100 
Fax: +61 2 9240 9821 
www.bdo.com.au 

Level 11, 1 Margaret St  
Sydney NSW 2000 
Australia 

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY GRANT SAXON TO THE DIRECTORS OF INFOMEDIA LTD 

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

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

relation to the audit; and 

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

This declaration is in respect of Infomedia Ltd and the entities it controlled during the year. 

Grant Saxon 
Partner 

BDO East Coast Partnership 

Sydney, 29 August 2016 

BDO East Coast Partnership  ABN 83 236 985 726 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO Australia Ltd 
ABN 77 050 110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO East Coast Partnership and BDO Australia Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, 
a UK company limited by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved 
under Professional Standards Legislation, other than for the acts or omissions of financial services licensees. 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 30 June 2016

REVENUE

EXPENDITURE

Research and development expenses

Sales and marketing expenses

General and administration expenses 

Total expenditure

OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES

Finance income

Foreign currency translation gains/(losses)

Profit before tax

Income tax expense

Profit after tax for the year

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

Net movement in foreign currency translation reserve for foreign operations

Effective cash flow hedges gains/(losses) taken to equity

Income tax (expense)/benefit on other comprehensive income

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

Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share (cents per share)

Diluted earnings per share (cents per share)

Note

3

15

6

4

4

2016
$’000

68,087

(15,232)

(20,466)

(18,032)

(53,730)

71

(1,807)

12,621

(2,298)

10,323

237

784

(236)

785

11,108

3.33

3.31

2015
$’000

60,385

(13,838)

(16,278)

(13,177)

(43,293)

123

252

17,467

(4,235)

13,232

253

(865)

141

(471)

12,761

4.30

4.29

The above consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the 
notes to the financial statements.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTConsolidated Statement of Financial Position
As at 30 June 2016

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade receivables

Other receivables

Income tax recoverable

Prepayments

Derivatives

Total current assets

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets – Capitalised development costs

Intangible assets – Goodwill

Total non-current assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade payables 

Other payables

Derivatives 

Income tax payable

Provision for employee entitlements

Deferred revenue

Total current liabilities

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Provision for employee entitlements

Deferred tax liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

EQUITY

Share capital

Foreign currency translation reserve

Share based payments reserve

Cash flow hedge reserve

Retained earnings

Total equity

Note

19

8

16

7

7

17

6

9

2016

$’000

14,748

6,281

14

870

958

250

23,121

2,373

22,416

12,367

37,156

60,277

693

4,482

-

-

2,938

1,795

9,908

527

5,684

6,211

16,119

44,158

12,449

1,272

711

148

29,578

44,158

2015

$’000

16,092

5,031

34

-

1,599

-

22,756

1,055

21,808

12,990

35,853

58,609

623

2,812

533

1,579

2,801

489

8,837

460

5,483

5,943

14,780

43,829

12,074

1,035

720

(400)

30,400

43,829

The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.

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

Equity attributable to owners of Infomedia Ltd

Total equity

Foreign 
currency 
translation 
reserve

Share 
based 
payments 
reserve

Cash flow 
hedge 
reserve

Retained 
earnings

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

Share 
capital

$’000

2016

Balance at 1 July 2015

12,074

1,035

720

(400)

30,400

43,829

Profit after income tax expense for the year

Other comprehensive income  
for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

TRANSACTIONS WITH OWNERS IN 
THEIR CAPACITY AS OWNERS:

Share options exercised

Share based payments 

Dividends declared and paid 

-

-

-

375

-

-

-

237

237

-

-

-

Balance at 30 June 2016

12,449

1,272

2015

Balance at 1 July 2014

11,476

Profit after income tax expense for the year

Other comprehensive income  
for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

TRANSACTIONS WITH OWNERS IN 
THEIR CAPACITY AS OWNERS:

Share options exercised

Share based payments

Dividends declared and paid 

-

-

-

598

-

-

782

-

253

253

-

-

-

Balance at 30 June 2015

12,074

1,035

-

-

-

-

(9)

-

711

463

-

-

-

-

257

-

720

-

10,323

10,323

548

548

-

10,323

785

11,108

-

-

-

148

324

-

(724)

(724)

-

-

(11,145)

29,578

28,944

13,232

-

13,232

375

(9)

(11,145)

44,158

41,989

13,232

(471)

12,761

-

-

-

-

-

598

257

(11,776)

(11,776)

(400)

30,400

43,829

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

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

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees

Interest received

Income taxes paid

Net cash from operating activities

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Payments for property, plant and equipment

Net cash used in investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from issue of share options

Dividends paid to owners of Infomedia Ltd

Net cash from financing activities

Net changes in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year

Note

19

9

5

19

2016

$’000

65,208

(49,202)

71

(4,753)

11,324

(1,898)

(1,898)

375

(11,145)

(10,770)

(1,344)

16,092

14,748

2015

$’000

62,371

(42,752)

123

(3,469)

16,273

(413)

(413)

598

(11,776)

(11,178)

4,682

11,410

16,092

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

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTNotes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2016

NOTE 1.  GENERAL INFORMATION 

This general purpose financial report is for the year ended 30 June 2016 and comprises the consolidated financial statements 
for Infomedia Ltd (Infomedia or the Company) and its subsidiaries (Infomedia Group or the Group). These financial 
statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Infomedia’s functional and presentation currency.

The Company is a for-profit listed public company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Its registered 
office and principal place of business is 3, Minna Close, Belrose, Sydney NSW 2085.

A description of the nature of the Group’s operations and its principal activities is included in the Directors’ report, which is 
not part of the financial report.

This general purpose financial report was authorised for issue by the Board on 29 August 2016.

This year’s financial report is re-ordered and re-written to aid improvement in communication. The flow of information is 
grouped as follows:

•  critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions – Note 2;

•  key financial performance of the Group – Notes 3 to 6;

•  significant operating assets and liabilities – Notes 7 to 8;

•  capital and financial risk management matters – Notes 9 to 13;

•  group structure – Note 14; and

•  additional information and disclosures required by Accounting Standards – Notes 15 to 23.

Significant accounting policies applied are provided at the end of each note, where appropriate.

Other significant accounting policies and the new and revised accounting standards not applicable for the financial year are 
provided in Note 23.

A. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

This financial report has been prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and 
other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, as appropriate for for-profit oriented 
entities and the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Listing Rules.

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) refer to the overall framework of standards and pronouncements 
approved by the International Accounting Standards Board. IFRS forms the basis of the Australian Accounting Standards. 
This financial report of the Group complies with IFRS.

B. BASIS OF PREPARATION OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of this financial report have been applied consistently by all entities 
in the Group and are the same as those applied for the previous reporting period unless otherwise noted. These financial 
statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair 
value of certain non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities.

I. Changes in accounting polices 

The Company has adopted all of the new recognition and measurement requirements, revised or amending Accounting 
Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board that are mandatory for the year ended 
30 June 2016. The Company has early adopted a revised Australian Accounting Standard applicable for the current reporting 
period.  Adoption of this standard has not had any material effect on the financial position or performance of the Group.

Title

Description

Note

Accounting Standards early adopted for the financial year ended 30 June 2016

AASB 2015-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosure Initiative: Amendments to AASB 101

(i)

Table note

(i) These changes only impact disclosure in the financial statements.

II. Reclassification of comparatives 

There were no material changes in prior year comparative information in this financial report to conform with the current 
period’s presentation.  

III. Rounding

The Group is of the kind referred to in the ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191 
dated 24 March 2016, amounts in this financial report have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise stated.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTNotes to the Financial Statements continued
For the year ended 30 June 2016

C. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

I. Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. The Group controls an entity when it 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 over the entity. The 
financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements of the Group from the date on 
which control commences until the date on which control ceases.

II. Transactions eliminated on consolidation

Intra-group balances and transactions, and any unrealised income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions, are 
eliminated in full.

NOTE 2.  CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect 
the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in relation 
to assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Management bases its judgements, estimates and assumptions 
on historical experience and on other various factors, including expectations of future events management believes to be 
reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and estimates may differ from the related actual 
results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying 
amounts of assets and liabilities (refer to the respective notes) during the year ended 30 June 2016 are discussed below.

A. GOODWILL

Goodwill is assessed annually for impairment or when there is an evidence of impairment.

The recoverable amount of goodwill is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis of the relevant cash generating unit 
(CGU) deducting the carrying amount of the identifiable net assets of the CGU. Key assumptions used in the calculation of 
recoverable amounts are the discount rates, terminal value growth rates and EBITDA growth rates.

B. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The carrying amounts of intangible assets with finite lives are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there 
is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated on the same 
basis as goodwill above.

An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of the intangible asset exceeds its recoverable amount.

C. ESTIMATION OF USEFUL LIVES OF ASSETS

The Group determines the estimated useful lives and related depreciation and amortisation charges for its property, plant 
and equipment and finite life intangible assets. The useful lives could change significantly as a result of technical innovations 
or some other event. The depreciation and amortisation charge will increase where the useful lives are less than previously 
estimated lives. Assets that became technically obsolete or non-strategic assets that have been abandoned or sold will be 
written off or written down.

D. SHARE BASED PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS

The Company measures the cost of equity settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the equity 
instruments at the date at which they are granted. 

E. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Development costs are only capitalised by the Group when it is assessed that the technical feasibility of completing the intangible 
asset is valid so that the asset will be available for use or sale and that the asset is expected to generate future economic benefits.

NOTE 3.  OPERATING SEGMENTS 

A. IDENTIFICATION OF REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the CEO & 
Managing Director (identified as the chief operating decision makers or CODM) in assessing performance and in determining 
the allocation of resources. 

The reportable/business segments identified are from a geographic perspective and the three segments are:

•  Asia Pacific;

•  Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and

•  Americas represents the combined North America and Latin & South America segments.

The operating segments are identified by management based on the region in which the product is sold. Discrete financial 
information about each of these operating businesses is reported to the Board of Directors regularly.

The reportable segments are based on aggregated operating segments determined by the similarity of the products 
produced and sold as these are the sources of the Group’s major risks and have the most effect on the rates of return.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTB. MAJOR CUSTOMERS

The Group has many customers to which it provides products. There is no significant reliance on any single customer.

C. FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

Note

Asia Pacific
$’000

EMEA
$’000

Americas
$’000

Unallocated*
$’000

15,749

15,749

12,223

30,297

30,297

22,041

22,041

-

-

23,709

12,324

(35,706)

2016

Revenue

Total revenue

Segment contribution

Finance income

Profit before tax

Income tax expense

6

Profit after tax for the year

Assets

Segment assets

Total assets

Liabilities

Segment liabilities

Total liabilities

Capital expenditure

Amortisation

Depreciation

2015

Revenue

Total revenue

Segment result

Finance income

Profit before tax

Income tax expense

6

Profit after tax for the year

Assets

Segment assets

Total assets

Liabilities

Segment liabilities

Total liabilities

Capital expenditure

Amortisation

Depreciation

80

80

-

-

-

-

-

Note

Asia Pacific
$’000

14,882

14,882

11,214

-

11,214

62

62

-

-

-

-

-

71

53,551

53,551

13,235

13,235

1,358

7,447

376

1,565

1,565

902

902

519

-

97

Americas
$’000

Corporate
$’000

18,251

18,251

12,168

-

12,168

726

726

466

466

80

-

52

-

-

(28,401)

123

(28,278)

49,805

49,805

13,446

13,446

301

6,613

476

5,081

5,081

1,982

1,982

21

320

107

EMEA
$’000

27,252

27,252

22,363

-

22,363

8,016

8,016

868

868

32

440

99

Total
$’000

68,087

68,087

12,550

71

12,621

(2,298)

10,323

60,277

60,277

16,119

16,119

1,898

7,767

580

Total
$’000

60,385

60,385

17,344

123

17,467

(4,235)

13,232

58,609

58,609

14,780

14,780

413

7,053

627

* Unallocated represents costs, all assets and all liabilities not directly attributable to the business segments. The types of 
unallocated costs are changed in FY16 and comparatives are not reclassified:

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTNotes to the Financial Statements continued
For the year ended 30 June 2016

Unallocated costs:

Research and development expenses

Sales and marketing expenses

General and administration expenses 

Cash flow hedges losses

2016
$’000

15,232

5,909

12,982

1,583

35,706

2015
$’000

14,458

5,453

7,936

554

28,401

D. ACCOUNTING POLICY APPLIED – REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenue is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefit will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably 
measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.

The Group’s recurring revenue is through subscription. Subscription revenue is recognised when the copyright article has 
passed to the customer with related support revenue being recognised over the service period. Where the copyright article 
and related support revenue are inseparable then the revenue is recognised over the service period.

NOTE 4.  EARNINGS PER SHARE 

A. REPORTING PERIOD VALUE

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

(a)/(b)

(a)/(c)

2016
cents

3.33

3.31

2016
$’000

2015
cents

4.30

4.29

2015
$’000

B. EARNINGS USED IN CALCULATING EARNINGS PER SHARE

Profit after tax

(a)

10,323

13,232

C. RECONCILIATION OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES 
USED IN CALCULATING EARNINGS PER SHARE

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

Dilutive effect of:  
Share options and performance rights

2015
Number in ‘000 Number in ‘000

2016

(b)

309,644

307,468

2,061

986

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

(c)

311,705

308,454

The weighted average number of ordinary shares or dilutive potential ordinary shares is calculated by taking into account the 
period from the issue date of the shares to the reporting date.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTNOTE 5.  DIVIDENDS

A. DIVIDENDS ON ORDINARY SHARES

2016

2016 Interim dividend

2015 Final dividend

2015 Special dividend

2015

2015 Interim dividend

2014 Final dividend

Cents per share

Total amount
$’000

Payment date

Tax rate for 
franking credit

Percentage 
franked

1.65

1.70

0.25

3.60

1.94

1.89

3.83

5,115

5,257

18 March 2016

15 September 2015

773

15 September 2015

11,145

5,975

5,801

11,776

18 March 2015

17 September 2014

30%

30%

30%

30%

30%

-%

-%

100%

-%

100%

It is standard practice that the Board declares the dividend for a period after the relevant reporting date. A dividend is 
not accrued for until it is declared and so the dividends for a period are generally recognised and measured in the financial 
reporting period following the period to which the dividends relate.

B. DIVIDEND POLICY

The Company intends to target a dividend pay-out ratio in the range of 75% to 85% of net profit after tax attributable to 
shareholders of the Company. The actual pay-out ratio in the year ended 30 June 2016 was 80% (2015: 84%, excluding the 
special dividend declared) including the final dividend for the respective financial year declared after the reporting date.

C. DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT

During the financial year ended 30 June 2016, the Company launched a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) that allows equity 
holders to elect to receive their dividend entitlement in the form of the Company’s ordinary shares. The price of DRP shares is 
the average share market price, less a discount if any (determined by the directors) calculated over the pricing period (which 
is at least five trading days) as determined by the directors for each dividend payment date.

D. DIVIDEND NOT RECOGNISED AT REPORTING DATE

On 29 August 2016, the Board resolved to pay the following dividend. As this occurred after the reporting date, the dividends 
declared have not been recognised in this financial report.

2016

Cents per share Total amount
$’000

Expected 
 payment date

Tax rate for  
franking credit

Percentage franked

2016 Final dividend

1.00

3,100

22 September 2016

30%

100%

The Company’s DRP will operate by acquiring shares on market to participants with an issue price per share of the average 
market price as defined by the DRP terms with no discount applied and a record date of 5 September 2016. The last election 
notice for participation in the DRP in relation to this final dividend is 6 September 2016.

E. FRANKING CREDITS

Franking account balance at reporting date at 30%

Franking credits to arise from payment of income tax payable

Franking credits available for future reporting periods

Franking account impact of dividends declared before issuance of financial report 
but not recognised at reporting date

Franking credits available for subsequent financial periods based on a tax rate of 30%

2016
$’000

5,331

(878)

4,453

(1,329)

3,124

2015
$’000

749

1,541

2,290

(331)

1,959

The above amounts represent the balance of the franking account as at the end of the financial year, adjusted for:

•  franking credits that will arise from the payment of the amount of the provision for income tax at the reporting date;

•  franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends not recognised as a liability at the reporting date; and

•  franking credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables at the reporting date.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTNotes to the Financial Statements continued
For the year ended 30 June 2016

NOTE 6.  TAXATION

A. INCOME TAX EXPENSE

Profit before tax

Income tax expense at statutory tax rate of 30%

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

Additional research and development deduction

Income tax paid in China

Non-deductible expenses

Over/(under) provision for income tax of prior periods

Income tax expense

B. MAJOR COMPONENTS OF INCOME TAX EXPENSE

Current tax

Movement in deferred tax assets

Movement in deferred tax liabilities

Adjustments for current tax of prior periods

C. INCOME TAX ON ITEMS RECOGNISED DIRECTLY IN EQUITY

Cash flow hedges

D. DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

I. Composition

Derivatives

Deferred development costs

II. Movements

Balance at the beginning of the financial year

Add: reversal of offset against deferred tax assets

Gross balance at the beginning of the financial year

Credited to profit or loss

Credited to equity

Balance at the end of the financial year before offset

Less: offset against deferred tax assets 

Balance at the end of the financial year

E. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS

I. Composition

Provisions

Other payables

Currency exchange

II. Movements

Balance at the beginning of the financial year

Add: reversal of offset against deferred tax liabilities

Gross balance at the beginning of the financial year

Credited to profit or loss

Balance at the end of the financial year before offset

Less: offset against deferred tax liabilities 

Balance at the end of the financial year

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2016
$’000

12,621

3,786

(1,386)

9

44

2,453

(155)

2,298

2,488

(248)

213

(155)

2,298

223

223

(75)

(6,757)

(6,832)

(5,483)

(900)

(6,383)

(213)

(236)

(6,832)

1,148

(5,684)

1,070

198

(120)

1,148

-

900

900

248

1,148

(1,148)

-

2015
$’000

17,467

5,240

(1,347)

32

278

4,203

32

4,235

4,075

122

6

32

4,235

(310)

(310)

160

(6,543)

(6,383)

(5,496)

(1,022)

(6,518)

(6)

141

(6,383)

900

(5,483)

1,002

(34)

(68)

900

-

1,022

1,022

(122)

900

(900)

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTF. ACCOUNTING POLICY APPLIED

Income tax expense for a reporting year comprises current and deferred tax.

Current tax expense is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates for each jurisdiction,  
and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous financial periods.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised using the balance sheet method for temporary differences between the 
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes except 
for temporary differences relating to the initial recognition of goodwill.

The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of 
assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at reporting date. Deferred tax assets are recognised 
only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilised.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset only if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets 
against current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to the same taxable entity and the same 
taxation authority.

NOTE 7.  INTANGIBLE ASSETS

2016

A. COMPOSITION

At cost

Accumulated amortisation

B. MOVEMENTS

Balance at 1 July 2015

Additions

Amortisation

Revaluation on cost (foreign exchange movements)

Revaluation on amortisation

Capitalised 
development costs
$’000

Goodwill*
$’000

71,046

(48,630)

22,416

21,808

8,054

(7,446)

-

-

17,330

(4,963)

12,367

12,990

-

(320)

(525)

222

Balance at 30 June 2016, net of accumulated amortisation and impairment

22,416

12,367

2015

C. COMPOSITION

At cost

Accumulated amortisation

D. MOVEMENTS

Balance at 1 July 2014

Additions

Amortisation

Revaluation on cost (foreign exchange movements)

Revaluation on amortisation

62,992

(41,184)

21,808

21,264

7,157

(6,613)

-

-

17,330

(4,340)

12,990

13,058

-

(440)

533

(161)

Balance at 30 June 2015, net of accumulated amortisation and impairment

21,808

12,990

E. AMORTISATION RATES

4 years

4 to 5 years

* Goodwill was acquired through business/territory acquisition. The balance in the table above includes intellectual property 
related to copyright and software coded over key products and other identifiable intangibles. The gross and written down 
value of the separately identified intellectual property and other intangibles are immaterial and are included as goodwill for 
disclosure purposes. The intellectual property and other intangibles have finite life and are amortised over 4 to 5 years.

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For the year ended 30 June 2016

F. ACCOUNTING POLICIES APPLIED

I. Capitalised development costs

Except for capitalised development costs, internally generated intangible assets are not capitalised and expenditure is 
charged against profits in the year in which the expenditure is incurred. Research costs are expensed as incurred.

Development costs are capitalised and an intangible asset for development expenditure recognised on an internal project 
only when the Company can demonstrate:

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

•  its intention to complete;

•  its ability to use or sell the asset;

•  the asset will generate future economic benefits;

•  the availability of resources to complete the development; and 

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

Capitalised development costs represent the up-front costs of developing new products or enhancing existing products to 
meet customer needs. These up-front development costs are capitalised until such time as the applicable product is released 
to market. At that point, the capitalised development cost is amortised over a four year period on a straight line basis, being 
the estimated useful life. Capitalised development costs are also subject to a periodic impairment review to ensure that 
amounts are recoverable in future periods.

II. Goodwill

Goodwill acquired in a business combination is initially measured at cost being the excess of the cost of the business 
combination over the Company’s interest in the net fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent 
liabilities. Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

Goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the 
carrying value may be impaired. Impairment losses recognised for goodwill are not subsequently reversed.

G. IMPAIRMENT TESTING OF GOODWILL

The Group performed impairment testing for all goodwill on an annual basis and intangibles (capitalised development costs) which 
had impairment indicators. There was no impairment provision for the year ended 30 June 2016 (2015: no impairment provision). 

Goodwill acquired through business combinations or territory acquisition has been allocated to individual cash generating 
units (CGU), each of which is a reportable segment (refer Note 3) for impairment testing as follows:

•  Asia Pacific;

•  Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA); and

•  Americas.

I. Goodwill allocated to each CGU

Goodwill as at 30 June 2015

Foreign exchange movements

Goodwill as at 30 June 2016

Asia Pacific
$’000

2,866

(70)

2,796

EMEA
$’000

6,023

(145)

5,878

Americas
$’000

3,740

(90)

3,650

Total
$’000

12,629

(305)

12,324

The total goodwill in the table above does not include intellectual property and other intangibles acquired through business/
territory acquisitions.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTII. Impairment assessment

The methodology used in the impairment testing is value in use – a discounted cash flow model, based on a five year 
projection on the approved budget of the tested cash generating units with a terminal value.

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

Discount rates(a)

Revenue growth rate(b) – one year to five years extrapolation

AUD/USD exchange rate(c)

AUD/EUR exchange rate(c)

2016

2015

14% per annum 14% per annum

5% per annum

5% per annum

$0.73

$0.66

$0.84

$0.70

(a) The discount rate reflects management’s estimate of the cost of capital.

(b) The Group has estimated a conservative growth of 5% per annum for the financial years between 2016 and 2021 based 

on forecast projections.

(c) These exchange rates are used in the cash flow projects for foreign operations.

The following describes each key assumption on which management has based its cash flow projections when determining 
the value in use of its cash generating units:

• 

• 

• 

• 

the Company will continue to have access to the data supply from automakers over the budgeted period;

the Company will not experience any substantial adverse movements in currency exchange rates; 

the Company’s research and development program will ensure that the current suite of products remain leading edge; and

the Company is able to maintain its current gross margins.

No reasonable possible change in assumptions would result in the recoverable amount of a CGU being materially less than 
the carrying value.

NOTE 8.  TRADE RECEIVABLES 

A. BALANCE AT REPORTING DATE

Trade debtors

Provision for impairment loss

B. AGING ANALYSIS OF TRADE RECEIVABLES

0-60 days – not impaired

0-60 days – considered impaired

Over 60 days – not impaired

Over 60 days – considered impaired

Total trade debtors

Allowance for impairment

% of total trade 
debtors

84.4%

1.6%

9.7%

4.3%

100.0%

6.0%

2016
$’000

5,637

109

647

286

6,679

(398)

6,281

2015
$’000

5,185

(154)

5,031

% of total trade 
debtors

87.3%

0.2%

9.7%

2.8%

100.0%

3.0%

2016
$’000

6,679

(398)

6,281

2015
$’000

4,529

11

502

143

5,185

(154)

5,031

C. ACCOUNTING POLICIES APPLIED

Trade and other receivables are initially recognised based on the invoiced amount to customers. After initial recognition, 
provision is made for matters that may lead to non-collection.

These receivables are generally due for settlement within 30 to 60 days. Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an 
ongoing basis. 

The Group has considered the collectability and recoverability of trade receivables. An allowance for impairment loss has been 
made for the estimated irrecoverable trade receivable amounts arising from the past, determined by reference to past default.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTNotes to the Financial Statements continued
For the year ended 30 June 2016

NOTE 9.  NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AND RESERVES

2016

2015

2016

2015

Number of  
shares in ’000

Number of  
shares in ’000

$’000

$’000

A. SHARE CAPITAL

Reconciliation of movements

Balance at the beginning of the financial year

Share options exercised

Balance at the end of the financial year

309,240

747

309,987

306,767

2,473

309,240

12,074

375

12,449

11,476

598

12,074

Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry the right to dividends.

B.  CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can 
continue its listing on the ASX, provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders.

In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, 
return capital to shareholders, issue new shares and take on borrowings.

C.  NATURE AND PURPOSE OF RESERVES

I. Foreign currency translation reserve

The foreign currency translation reserve records the foreign currency differences from the translation of the financial 
information of foreign operations that have a functional currency other than Australian dollars. It is also used to record the 
effect of hedging net investments in foreign operations.

II. Share based payments reserve

The share based payments reserve is used to recognise the fair value at grant date of equity settled share based 
remuneration provided to employees.

III. Cash flow hedge reserve

The cash flow hedge reserve is used to record the mark to market valuation of forward foreign currency contracts at the 
balance sheet date that are considered effective hedges.

NOTE 10.  RISK MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

A.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES

The finance division manages the funding, liquidity and financial risks of the group. It operates and trades in three major 
economic currency regions, as a result, exposures to exchange rate fluctuations arise. Exchange rate exposures are managed 
utilising direct forward and range forward contracts to hedge the exchange rate risk arising from cross-border trade flows 
and foreign income.

The group does not enter into or trade financial instruments for speculative purposes.

B.  MARKET RISKS – INTEREST RISK

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash at bank, deposits held at call with financial institutions that are readily convertible 
to known amounts of cash. This includes cash held by the subsidiaries for business operations/operating expenses purposes.

As at the reporting date, the Group had the following variable rate bank accounts.

2016

2015

Weighted average 
interest rate

Balance

Weighted average 
interest rate

%

-%

1.30%

$’000

11,442

3,306

14,748

%

-%

1.30%

Balance

$’000

8,432

7,660

16,092

Cash at bank

Cash on deposit

Cash and cash equivalents

An increase/decrease in interest rates of one hundred (2015: one hundred) basis points would have an adverse/favourable 
effect on profit after tax of $0.023 million (2015: adverse/favourable effect of $0.053 million) per annum.

The basis point change is based on the expected volatility of interest rates using market data, historical trends over prior 
years and the Group’s ongoing relationships with financial institutions.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTC.  FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK

The Group has transactional foreign currency exposures. These exposures mainly arise from the transactional sale of products 
and to a lesser extent the associated cost of sales component relating to these products. As the Group’s product offerings 
are typically made on a recurring monthly subscription basis, there is a relatively high degree of reliability in estimating a 
proportion of future net cash flow exposures. The Group seeks to mitigate exposure to movements in these currencies by 
entering into forward exchange derivative contracts under an approved hedging policy. 

As a result of the Group’s investment in both its European and United States subsidiaries, the Group’s statement of financial 
position can be affected by movements in both the Euro (EUR) and United States dollar (USD) against the Australian dollar (AUD). 

At 30 June, the Group had the following exposure to foreign currency which was held in bank:

Cash and cash equivalents – local currency (in thousands)

US$2,852

US$1,574

2016

2015

2016

€3,993

2015

€3,506

Cash and cash equivalents – Australian dollar (in thousands)

A$3,841

A$2,040

A$5,961

A$5,062

USD exposure

EUR exposure

The following sensitivity is based on the foreign currency risk exposures in existence at the balance date.

At 30 June, had the Australian Dollar moved, as illustrated in the table below, with all other variables held constant, post-tax 
profit and total equity would have been affected as follows. 

Estimates of reasonably possible movements:

Currency

AUD/USD

AUD/USD

AUD/EUR

AUD/EUR

Post tax profit

Higher/(lower)

Total equityii    

Higher/(lower)

  Movement

+10%

-15%

+10%

-15%

2016
$’000

(139)

271

(272)

528

2015
$’000

(72)

141

(117)

228

2016
€’000

(139)

271

(272)

528

2015
€’000

(72)

141

(117)

228

Management believes the balance date risk exposures are representative of the risk exposure inherent in the financial instruments.

D.  CREDIT RISK

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the 
Group. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date to recognised financial assets is the carrying amount, net 
of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the statement of financial position and notes to the financial 
statements.

Credit risk of the Group mainly arises from cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and certain derivative 
instruments.

The cash and cash equivalents are placed with major banks in those countries where the Group operates and therefore the 
credit risk is minimal.

The Company’s credit risk with regard to trade receivables is spread broadly across three automotive groups - manufacturers, 
distributors and dealerships. Receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the Company’s 
exposure to bad debts is not significant. As the products typically have a monthly life cycle and are priced on a relatively low 
subscription price, the concentration of credit risk is typically low with automotive manufacturers being the exception. 

Since the Company trades only with recognised third parties, collateral is not requested nor is it the Group’s policy to 
securitise its trade and other receivables. The ageing analysis as disclosed in Note 8 shows that majority of the Group’s  
trade receivables are within the normal credit term and the receivables impairment loss is immaterial.

E.  LIQUIDITY RISK 

The Group’s exposure to liquidity risk is minimal given the relative strength of the statement of financial position and cash 
flows from operations.

Given the nature of the Group’s operations, operating leases and no borrowings, the Group does not have fixed or contracted 
payments at balance date other than with respect of its cash flow hedges which are disclosed below. Consequently the 
remaining contractual maturity of the Group’s financial liabilities is as stated in the statement of financial position and is  
less than 60 days. Deferred revenue requires no cash outflow.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTNotes to the Financial Statements continued
For the year ended 30 June 2016

The Group’s financial instruments exposed to interest rate and liquidity risk are:

•  cash and cash equivalents, refer to section B above for further details;

•  trade and other receivables and trade and other payables are non-interest bearing and with credit terms of 30 to 60 days; 

and

•  as at 30 June 2016, the Group has a total of cash and cash equivalents and trade and other receivables of $21.043 million 
(2015: $21.157 million) to meet its future cash outflows of trade and other payables of $5.175 million (2015: $3.435 million) 
when due for payment.

F.  DERIVATIVES

The following table summarises the forward exchange contracts on hand at reporting date.

2016

Foreign exchange contracts – AUD/USD

Maturity within one year

Foreign exchange contracts – AUD/EUR

Maturity within one year

2015

Foreign exchange contracts – AUD/USD

Maturity within one year

Foreign exchange contracts – AUD/EUR

Maturity within one year

Maturity over one year

Company buys

Company sells

Exchange rate

A$’000

5,694

A$’000

5,685

A$’000

11,651

A$’000

11,134

298

US$’000

4,135

€’000

3,660

US$’000

9,375

€’000

7,500

200

0.726

0.644

0.805

0.674

0.671

The mark to market valuation of these contracts at 30 June 2016 was a net gain of $0.250 million (2015: a net loss of $0.533 
million) which is booked directly in equity. The net gain/loss is recognised as assets/liabilities on the face of the statement of 
financial position.

Subsequent to reporting date, the Group entered into another form of derivatives, being zero cost collar/range forward 
contracts, to mitigate foreign currency exchange risk. The Group terminated all foreign exchange contracts with a small gain.

G. FAIR VALUES

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of all the Group’s financial instruments recognised in the financial 
statements are materially the same. The fair value of the financial instruments is determined as follows:

•  Cash – the carrying amount is fair value due to the asset’s liquid nature.

•  Receivables/payables – due to the short-term nature of these financial rights and obligations, carrying amounts are 

estimated to represent fair values.

•  Derivatives – the fair values of derivatives have been calculated by discounting the expected future cash flows at prevailing 

interest rates. As market rates are observable they are classified as Level 2.

I. Fair value hierarchy

For all fair value measurements and disclosures, the Group uses the following to categorise the method used:

•  Level 1: the fair value is calculated using quoted prices in active markets.

•  Level 2: the fair value is estimated using inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the 

asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices).

•  Level 3: the fair value is estimated using inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.

II. Valuation techniques used to derive Level 2 fair values 

Derivative instruments use valuation techniques other than quoted prices in active markets with only observable market 
inputs for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices) to determine the fair value of 
foreign exchange contracts. The fair value is calculated by reference to forward exchange market rates at reporting date for 
contracts with similar maturity profiles.

III. Transfers 

During the year ended 30 June 2016, there were no transfers of derivatives between levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy. 
There were also no transfers into or out of level 3 during the period. 

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTNOTE 11.  CONTINGENCIES

There were no contingent assets or contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2016.

NOTE 12.  COMMITMENTS

Contracted non-cancellable leases for property, plant and equipment committed at the reporting date but not recognised as 
liabilities or payables are provided below.

OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

Within one year

One to five years

Over five years

2016

$’000

1,660

6,115

2,124

9,899

2015

$’000

1,358

1,419

-

2,777

Operating lease commitments are for office accommodation both in Australia and abroad.

Infomedia has provided a performance bank guarantee to a maximum value of $0.722 million (2015: $0.508 million) relating 
to the lease commitments of its corporate headquarters.

NOTE 13.  EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD 

Other than matters listed below, there have been no matters or circumstances that have significantly affected, or may 
significantly affect the operations, results or state of affairs of the Group since the end of the financial year.

A. FINAL DIVIDEND 

On 29 August 2016, the Board declared a final dividend for 2016 of 1.00 cents per share, fully franked. The dividend will be 
paid on 22 September 2016.

B. LTI GRANTS

On 8 August 2016, the Company granted 2,254,369 performance rights and 5,750,000 share options as part of its long term 
incentive (LTI) plan for key management personnel, ie the Executive Team. The LTI represents an allocation for a member of 
the Executive Team for FY17, and a three year allocation for the CEO and CFO spanning FY17, FY18 and FY19 performance 
periods. Further details on the grants are provided in section G.II and G.III in the Remuneration Report.

NOTE 14.  SUBSIDIARIES

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the parent entity and the following 
subsidiaries.

A. PARENT ENTITY

Infomedia Ltd

B. SUBSIDIARIES

IFM Europe Ltd

Class of shares

Country of 
incorporation

Australia

Ordinary shares

United Kingdom

Different Aspect Software Ltd*

Ordinary shares

United Kingdom

IFM Americas Inc.

IFM Germany GmbH

IFM China (WOFE)

Ordinary shares

USA

Ordinary shares

Germany

Ordinary shares

China

* The entity was de-registered during FY16.

2016

%

100.0

-

100.0

100.0

100.0

2015

%

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTNotes to the Financial Statements continued
For the year ended 30 June 2016

NOTE 15.  PROFIT AND LOSS INFORMATION

This provides further information about individual items recognised in 
the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income:

A. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS

Total research and development costs incurred during the financial year

Amortisation of deferred development costs

Less: development costs capitalised

Net research and development costs expensed

B. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Employee benefits expense

Contributions to defined contribution superannuation funds

Share based payments

C. RENTAL EXPENSE RELATING TO OPERATING LEASES

Minimum lease payments

D. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION

Depreciation expense

Amortisation expense

E. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION GAINS/(LOSSES)

Unrealised/realised foreign currency translation gains/(losses)

Cash flow hedges losses

F. ACCOUNTING POLICIES APPLIED

I. Leases

2016

$’000

2015

$’000

15,840

7,446

(8,054)

15,232

31,194

1,669

(9)

2,712

580

7,767

(224)

(1,583)

(1,807)

14,382

6,613

(7,157)

13,838

25,108

1,544

257

1,477

627

7,053

806

(554)

252

Payments made under operating leases are expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Lease incentives 
relating to operating lease are recognised as a liability and classified as other payables. The other payables are subsequently 
decreased through reduction of lease expenses in the profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

II. Employee benefits

a. Short term employee benefits 

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, and annual leave expected to be settled wholly before 
12 months after the end of the reporting period in which the employees render the related services. They are measured 
at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Related on-costs such as superannuation, workers’ 
compensation and payroll tax are also included in the liability.

b. Long service leave and annual leave

The liability for long service leave and annual leave are those not expected to be settled wholly before 12 months after the 
end of the reporting period. They are measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of 
services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, 
experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using Australian 
Government bond rates with terms to maturity that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. 
Related on-costs such as superannuation, workers’ compensation and payroll tax are also included in the liability.

c. Post-employment and termination benefits 

Superannuation contributions in accordance with the legislative requirements are recognised on a straight line basis. 
Termination benefits are recognised at the point of being incurred where relevant.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTNOTE 16.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

2016

Cost

Accumulated depreciation

2015

Cost

Accumulated depreciation

Leasehold 
improvements

Furniture and 
fittings

Office 
equipment

Plant and 
equipment

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

1,260

 (495)

765

497

(446)

51

760

(451)

309

494

(401)

93

10,209

(8,918)

1,291

9,380

(8,493)

887

3,340

(3,332)

8

3,340

(3,316)

24

Total

$’000

 15,569

(13,196)

2,373

13,711

(12,656)

1,055

DEPRECIATION RATES

5 to 7 years

5 to 10 years

5 years

3 to 15 years

NOTE 17.  CURRENT LIABILITIES – PROVISION FOR EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS

$1.375 million  (2015: $1.050 million) of total provision for employee entitlements, classified as current liabilities, is expected 
to be settled within 12 months from the reporting date.

NOTE 18.  SHARE BASED REMUNERATION

The ultimate objective of share based remuneration is to align the participants with delivery of shareholder value.  Long term 
incentives, with appropriate performance hurdles, align participants to the longer term strategies, goals and objectives of 
the Company, and provide greater incentive to have broader involvement and participation in the Company beyond their 
immediate role. Equity participation also assists the Company to attract and retain skilled and experience senior employees.

The obligations under share based payment arrangements are settled by issuing new ordinary shares in the Company, or 
acquiring ordinary shares of the Company on market.  

Trading in the Company’s ordinary shares awarded under the share based remuneration arrangements is governed by the 
Company’s Share Trading Policy. The policy restricts employees from trading in the Company’s shares when they are in a 
position to be aware, or are aware, of price sensitive information. The policy also implements blackout periods which prohibit 
trading in the Company’s shares in the lead up to the Company’s half year and annual result announcements, unless Board 
express approval is obtained.  

The Company has the following types of share based remuneration arrangements provided to employees, each arrangement 
has different purposes:

•  Executive Incentive Plan – under which offers of Share Options (Options) and/or Performance Rights (Rights) may be made 

to Executive Team of the Company; and

•  Employee Performance Rights and Option Plan – under which Options and/or Rights may be made to eligible employees of 

the Company. 

Both arrangements are governed by the terms of the Company’s Performance Rights and Option Plan Rules. The Executive 
Incentive Plan is also supplemented by the Executive Incentive Plan Rules. 

A. EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN

The Board of Directors first approved the Executive Incentive Plan in the financial year ended 30 June 2015.  Effective from 1 
July 2016, the Executive Incentive Plan has been amended by the Board as part of a review into the Company’s remuneration 
objectives and philosophies, as noted in the Remuneration Report. The Executive Incentive Plan is an integral part of the 
Company’s remuneration policy.

The Company provides eligible employees (including the key management personnel) with the opportunity to receive short 
term incentives in the form of annual cash bonuses and long term incentives in the form of Options and/or Rights. The Board, 
based on recommendations from the Remuneration & Nominations Committee, approves the participation of each individual 
(participants) in the plan.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTNotes to the Financial Statements continued
For the year ended 30 June 2016

Long term incentive – Performance rights

The Board approves the issue of Rights to eligible employees. The following general terms relate to all Rights currently on issue: 

•  Rights are granted for nil consideration;

•  the vesting condition of the Rights is not market related and is conditional on meeting the performance hurdles described below;

•  participants must remain employed at any relevant vesting and/or exercise date, subject to limited exceptions contained in 

the plan rules;

•  participants do not receive dividends and do not have voting rights until the rights are exercised and converted into shares;

•  before vesting, the Board will determine the number of Rights to vest based on the outcome of the performance hurdles;

•  when vesting, each Right will be converted into one Infomedia ordinary share per Right for nil consideration upon exercise by 

the participant; and 

•  if the vesting conditions are not met then the Rights automatically lapse unless a retesting event is specified.

The following performance hurdles and vesting scales apply to the outstanding Rights on issue during the financial year: 

Date of grant

Testing date

Rights tested on testing date Performance hurdle Vesting scale

1 October 2014

1 August 2017

100% - unvested Rights lapse Earnings per shares 

(EPS) target of 
8.5 cents to be 
achieved in FY17

Maximum – 120% when EPS 
exceeds EPS target by 10%

Minimum – nil if EPS target is 
not met

13 October 2015

1 October 2016

50% 

EBIT growth target

EBIT growth of 5%

1 October 2017

Retest unvested Rights

EBIT growth target

EBIT growth of 10%

1 October 2018

Remaining 50% plus any 
unvested Rights

EBIT growth target

EBIT growth of 15%

The following information relates to the Rights issued under the Executive Incentive Plan:

Fair value at 
grant date
$

Rights on  
issue at 1 July
Number

Rights granted 
during the year
Number

Rights exercised 
during the year
Number

Rights lapsed 
during the year
Number

Number of 
rights at 30 June
On issue

Exercisable

2016

GRANT DATE

1 October 2014

13 October 2015

2015

GRANT DATE

1.150

0.750

614,702

-

-

826,000

614,702

826,000

1 October 2014

1.150

-

-

614,702

614,702

No rights are vested and exercisable as at 30 June 2016 (2015: Nil).

-

-

-

-

-

(190,518)

424,184

(66,000)

760,000

(256,518)

1,184,184

-

-

614,702

614,702

-

-

-

-

-

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTB. EMPLOYEE SHARE OPTIONS PLAN

The Company provides eligible employees (including the key management personnel) with the opportunity to subscribe for 
ordinary shares in the form of Options in the Company through the Performance Rights and Option Plan.

The key terms of the Options are:

•  granted for nil issue consideration, unless otherwise determined by the Board;

•  each Option entitles the participants to subscribe for one Infomedia ordinary share;

•  Options generally vest in three equal tranches over a three-year period, subject to the achievement of performance hurdles. 

Any un-exercised Options shall lapse on the expiry date;

•  participants must remain employed at any relevant vesting and/or exercise date, subject to limited exceptions contained in 

the plan rules;

•  when Options are exercised by participants, the Company has discretion to transfer existing shares, or to issue new 

ordinary shares to satisfy the allocation; and

•  the Options on issue during the financial year were subject to the following additional performance hurdles and vesting scales:

Date of grant Vesting dates

Options available  
for vesting

Exercise 
price

Performance hurdles  
for all Options

12 March 2013 15 January 2014

1/3 of the original grant

28 cents

27 September 
2013

16 December 
2013

15 January 2015

1/3 of the original grant

15 January 2016

1/3 of the original grant

27 September 2014

1/3 of the original grant

56.5 cents

27 September 2015

1/3 of the original grant

27 September 2016

1/3 of the original grant

15 December 2014

1/3 of the original grant

56.5 cents 

15 December 2015

1/3 of the original grant

15 December 2016

1/3 of the original grant

The 5-day variable weighted 
average price of the 
Company’s share price 
must exceed the strike price 
immediately prior to exercise 
as follows: 

•  10% for tranche 1;

•  20% for tranche 2; and 

•  30% for tranche 3.

Expiry date

1 February 
2016

31 October 
2016

31 December 
2016

The following information relates to the share options issued under the Employee Share Options Plan:

Fair value at 
grant date

Options on 
issue at 1 July

Options 
granted 
during the 
year

Options 
exercised 
during the 
year

Options 
lapsed during 
the year

Number of 
Options at 
30 June

$

Number

Number

Number

Number

On issue

Exercisable

2016

GRANT DATE

12 March 2013

27 September 2013

16 December 2013

2015

GRANT DATE

0.210

0.295

0.295

160,000

750,000

1,043,334

1,953,334

15 January 2012

0.058

900,000

30 May 2012

12 March 2013

27 September 2013

16 December 2013

0.040

1,320,000

0.210

0.295

0.295

240,000

750,000

1,420,000

4,630,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(160,000)

(500,000)

(250,000)

-

-

(86,667)

(80,000)

(746,667)

(330,000)

876,667

876,667

(750,000)

(150,000)

(1,320,000)

(80,000)

-

-

-

-

-

-

160,000

40,000

750,000

250,000

(323,332)

(53,334)

1,043,334

150,000

(2,473,332)

(203,334)

1,953,334

440,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

No Options were granted in the financial year ended 30 June 2016 (2015: Nil).

The fair value of the Options granted under the Employee Share Options Plan is estimated as at the grant date using a 
binomial model taking into account the term and conditions upon which the Options were granted.

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For the year ended 30 June 2016

F. ACCOUNTING POLICIES APPLIED

The fair value of share based payments is recognised as an expense on a straight line basis over the vesting period, with a 
corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is calculated on grant date as the fair value of each share granted multiplied 
by the number of shares expected to eventually vest. The fair value of the share based payments is based on the market price 
of the shares, dividend entitlements, and market vesting conditions (e.g. share price related performance criteria) upon which 
the shares were granted. Non-market vesting conditions (e.g. service conditions) are taken into account by adjusting the 
number of shares which will eventually vest and are not taken into account in the determination of the grant date fair value. 
On a cumulative basis, no expense is recognised for shares granted that do not vest due to a non-market vesting condition 
not being satisfied.

NOTE 19.  NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

A.  COMPOSITION OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash at bank

Cash on deposit

B.  RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT AFTER TAX TO NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Profit after tax for the year

Adjustments for

Depreciation expense

Amortisation expense

Share based payments

(Gains)/losses on hedging instruments

Change in operating assets and liabilities

Change in trade and other receivables 

Change in prepayments

Change in capitalised development costs

Change in intangible assets 

Change in trade and other payables

Change in income tax payable

Change in deferred tax liabilities

Change in deferred revenue

Change in provision for employee entitlements

Net cash from operating activities

2016

$’000

11,442

3,306

14,748

2015

$’000

8,432

7,660

16,092

10,323

13,232

580

7,767

(9)

1

(692)

641

(8,054)

-

1,740

(2,449)

(34)

1,306

204

11,324

627

7,053

257

(28)

1,350

(733)

(7,157)

(372)

896

428

285

11

424

16,273

C.  SIGNIFICANT NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS IN RELATION TO INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES

During the financial year ended 30 June 2015 and 2016, there were no non-cash transactions relating to investing and 
financing activities.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTNOTE 20.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

A. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION 

The aggregate remuneration received/receivable by the Directors and other members of key management personnel of the 
Group is set out below.

Short term employee benefits

Post-employment benefits

Long term benefits

Termination payments

Share based payments

2016

$

1,439,320

118,224

(1,721)

396,693

242,012

2,194,528

2015

$

1,881,535

177,089

13,428

-

108,803

2,180,855

B. TRANSACTIONS WITH SUBSIDIARIES 

All transactions that have occurred among the subsidiaries within the Group have been eliminated for consolidation purposes.

NOTE 21.  PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION 

The financial information provided in the table below is only for Infomedia Ltd, the parent entity of the Group.

A. STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Profit/(loss) after income tax

Total comprehensive income

B. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity

Share capital

Reserves

Retained earnings

Total equity

2016

$’000

13,173

12,623

15,813

56,760

6,211

12,352

12,451

859

31,098

44,408

2015

$’000

13,580

14,305

15,519

54,929

7,580

13,465

12,074

318

29,072

41,464

C. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES APPLIED

The accounting policies of the parent entity are consistent with those of the Group, except for Investments in subsidiaries 
which are accounted for at cost, less any impairment. Dividends received are recognised as income by the parent entity and 
its receipt may be an indicator of an impairment of the investment.

D. GOING CONCERN

The parent entity financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. 

E. GUARANTEES ENTERED INTO BY THE PARENT ENTITY IN RELATION TO THE DEBTS OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES

The parent entity has no guarantees in relation to the debts or other forms finance of its subsidiaries as at 30 June 2016 and 
30 June 2015.

F. CONTINGENT ASSETS/LIABILITIES

Other than the following guarantee, there were no contingent assets and contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2016:

The parent entity has provided a performance bank guarantee to a maximum value of $0.722 million (2015: $0.508 million) 
relating to the lease commitments of its corporate headquarters.

G. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

The parent entity has no capital commitments as at 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015.

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For the year ended 30 June 2016

NOTE 22.  REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS

A. AUDIT AND REVIEW SERVICES

Audit or review of the financial statements

B. SERVICES OTHER THAN AUDIT AND REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Taxation compliance and advisory services

Other assurance services

2016

$

2015

$

117,417

108,000

25,000

10,000

152,417

25,000

4,465

137,465

NOTE 23.  OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 

These amounts represent payable on invoiced amounts and liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to 
the end of the financial period and which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days  
of recognition.

B. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING 

Derivatives are carried as assets when their fair value is positive and as liabilities when their fair value is negative. Derivative 
financial instruments are measured at fair value.

Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives, except for those that qualify as cash flow hedges, are 
taken directly to profit or loss for the year.

Cash flow hedges

The effective portion of the gain or loss on the hedging instrument is recognised directly in equity, while the ineffective 
portion is recognised in profit or loss.

Amounts taken to equity are transferred out of equity and included in the measurement of the hedged transaction when the 
forecast transaction occurs. The Group tests each of the designated cash flow hedges for effectiveness on a monthly basis 
both retrospectively and prospectively using the matched terms principle.

At each balance date, hedge effectiveness is measured in the first instance by determining whether there have been any changes 
to these matched terms. When there have been no changes to these matched terms, the hedge is considered to be highly 
effective. Where there has been a change to these terms, effectiveness is measured using the hypothetical derivative method.

C. FOREIGN CURRENCY

I. Foreign currency transactions

Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency of the operation using the 
spot exchange rates at the date of the transaction. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities at balance date are 
translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates current on that date.

The resulting differences on monetary items are recognised as exchange gains or losses in the financial year in which the 
exchange rates difference arises. Foreign currency non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of 
historical cost are translated using the exchange rates at the date of the transaction.

Foreign currency non-monetary assets and liabilities that are stated at fair value are translated using exchange rates at the 
dates the fair value was determined. Where a non-monetary asset is classified as an available-for sale financial asset, the 
gain or loss is recognised in other comprehensive income.

II. Financial reports of foreign operations

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated to Australian dollars at exchange rates at the reporting date. 
The income and expenses of foreign operations are translated at rates approximating the foreign exchange rates ruling at 
the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange differences arising on translation are recognised in other comprehensive 
income and presented in the foreign currency translation reserve.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTD. AUSTRALIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ISSUED AND NOT YET EFFECTIVE

The Company has early adopted and applied a revised Accounting Standard AASB 2015-2, Amendments to Australian 
Accounting Standards – Disclosure Initiative: Amendments to AASB 101, which is not yet mandatory for the year ended 30 
June 2016.

New, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations will be adopted by the Company in the operating year 
commencing 1 July after the effective date of these standards and interpretations as set out in the table below.

Title

Description

Effective date

Operating year

Note

AASB 15

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

1 January 2018

30 June 2019

AASB 2014-5

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards  
arising from AASB 15

AASB 2015-8

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards  
arising – Effective Date of AASB 15

AASB 9

Financial Instruments

AASB 2014-7

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising 
from AASB 9 (December 2014)

AASB 2014-8

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising 
from AASB 9 (December 2014) – Application of AASB 9 
(December 2009) and AASB 9 (December 2010)

1 January 2018

30 June 2019

(i)

(i)

1 January 2018

30 June 2019

(ii)

1 January 2018

30 June 2019

1 January 2018

30 June 2019

(iii)

(iii)

1 January 2018

30 June 2019

(iii)

AASB 16

Leases

1 January 2019

30 June 2020

(i)

Table note

(i)   The financial impact of these changes is yet to be assessed by the Group.

(ii)  Implementation of AASB 15 has been changed from 1 January 2017 to 1 January 2018.

(iii)  The financial impact of these changes is yet to be assessed by the Group and these changes are not expected to have a 

significant financial impact, if any.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTDirectors’ declaration

In the opinion of the Directors of Infomedia Ltd (the Company):

•  the consolidated financial statements and notes 1 to 23, including all the remuneration disclosures that are contained in 

the Remuneration Report of the Directors’ Report, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

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

-  complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including Australian Interpretations) and the Corporations 
   Regulations 2001; and

•  the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1; and

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

payable.

The Directors have been given the declaration required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from the Chief 
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the financial year ended 30 June 2016.

Signed at Sydney on 29 August 2016 in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

Fran Hernon 
Chairman

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORT  
  
Tel: +61 2 9251 4100 
Fax: +61 2 9240 9821 
www.bdo.com.au 

Level 11, 1 Margaret St  
Sydney NSW 2000 
Australia 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 

To the members of Infomedia Ltd 

Report on the Financial Report 

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

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report 

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

Auditor’s Responsibility  

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

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

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

BDO East Coast Partnership  ABN 83 236 985 726 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO Australia Ltd 
ABN 77 050 110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO East Coast Partnership and BDO Australia Ltd are members of BDO International Ltd, 
a UK company limited by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved 
under Professional Standards Legislation, other than for the acts or omissions of financial services licensees. 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Independence 

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

Opinion  

In our opinion:  

(a)  the financial report of Infomedia Ltd is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:  

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

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

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

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

Note 1.  

Report on the Remuneration Report  

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 22 to 36 of the directors’ report for the 
year ended 30 June 2016. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and 
presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 
2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit 
conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.  

Opinion  

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

BDO East Coast Partnership  

Grant Saxon 
Partner 

Sydney, 29 August 2016 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shareholder information
As at 23 August 2016

1.  ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL

There were 6,084 shareholders holding a total of 309,986,854 fully paid ordinary shares.

2.  DISTRIBUTION OF SHAREHOLDERS AND SHAREHOLDINGS

Range

1-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10,001-100,000

100,001 and above

Total

Number of holders

Number of shares % of issued capital

616

1,991

1,243

2,081

147

6,078

402,018

6,203,580

10,195,117

62,402,683

230,783,456

309,986,854

0.13

2.00

3.29

20.13

74.45

100.00

The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel is 276.

3.  TOP 20 SHAREHOLDERS

Name

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited

National Nominees Limited

Bell Potter Nominees Ltd 

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd 

BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 

Brispot Nominees Pty Ltd 

RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited 

RBC Investor Services Australia Pty Limited 

RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited 

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd

Anacacia Pty Limited 

Pershing Australia Nominees Pty Ltd 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited  

Mr Peter Alexander Brown

AMP Life Limited

Bond Street Custodians Limited 

CS Fourth Nominees Pty Limited 

Escor Equities Consolidated Pty Ltd

Total

4.  SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS

Number of shares % of issued capital

58,460,756

28,596,764

24,895,761

22,032,746

11,961,107

11,933,023

10,549,973

7,407,557

7,379,956

4,716,251

4,518,488

2,365,094

1,960,085

1,828,736

1,353,859

1,350,000

1,253,385

1,243,232

994,890

800,000

205,601,663

18.86%

9.23%

8.03%

7.11%

3.86%

3.85%

3.40%

2.39%

2.38%

1.52%

1.46%

0.76%

0.63%

0.59%

0.44%

0.44%

0.40%

0.40%

0.32%

0.26%

66.33%

The following information is extracted from substantial shareholder notices received by the Company.

Name

Viburnum Funds Pty Ltd

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Greencape Capital Pty Ltd

Total

Number of shares % of issued capital

28,581,829

19,656,479

16,350,011

64,588,319

9.22

6.34

5.28

20.84

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As at 23 August 2016

5.  UNQUOTED EQUITY SECURITIES

Unquoted share options

Employees

Non-Executive Directors

Unquoted performance rights

Employees

Non-Executive Directors

6.  VOTING RIGHTS

Fully paid ordinary shares

Number of shares

Number of holders

6,626,667

-

4,075,319

-

11

-

31

-

The voting rights are governed by the Company’s constitution. Shareholders are entitled to vote in person or by proxy at any 
meeting of shareholders of the Company on :

•  a show of hands – one vote per shareholder; and 

•  a poll – one vote for each share. 

Unquoted share options and performance rights

Unquoted share options and performance rights carry no voting rights. 

7.  SHARE BUY-BACK

Infomedia does not have a current on-market buy-back in operation.

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INFOMEDIA  ANNUAL REPORTCORPORATE DIRECTORY

INFOMEDIA LTD (ASX:IFM) 
ABN 63 003 326 243

DIRECTORS

Fran Hernon – Non-Executive Chairman 
Jonathan Rubinsztein – CEO & Managing Director 
Clyde McConaghy 
Anne O’Driscoll 
Bart Vogel

COMPANY SECRETARIES

Nick Georges 
Daniel Wall

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Richard Leon

REGISTERED OFFICE

Address 
3 Minna Close  
Belrose Sydney NSW 2085

Telephone 
+61 2 9454 1500

Website 
www.infomedia.com.au

SHARE REGISTRY 

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

Telephone 
Within Australia: 1300 737 760  
International: +61 29290 9600 

Email 
enquiries@boardroomlimited.com.au

Website 
http://www.boardroomlimited.com.au/index.php

AUDITORS

BDO Australia 
Level 10, 1 Margaret Street 
Sydney NSW 2000

All statements other than statements of historical fact included within this presentation, including statements regarding 
future goals and objectives of Infomedia, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified 
by such words as ’looking forward’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘could’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘future’, ‘intend’, ‘may’, ‘opportunity’, ‘plan’, 
‘potential’, ‘project’, ‘seek’, ‘will’ and other similar words. Future looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. These 
statements are based on an assessment of present economic and operating conditions, and based on assumptions and 
estimations regarding future conditions, events and actions. Such statements do not guarantee future performance, involve 
risk, and uncertainty. Factors such as these are beyond the control of the company, its directors and management and could 
cause Infomedia’s actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in these statements. The Company does not 
give any assurance that the results, performance  or achievements expresses or implied by the forward-looking statements 
contained in this presentation will actually occur. Investors are cautioned not to place reliance on these forward-looking 
statements. Infomedia will where required by applicable law and stock exchange listing requirements, revise forward-looking 
statements or publish prospective financial information in the future. Whilst all care has been exercised in the preparation 
of these materials they are not warranted as free from error. Investors should rely on the Company’s published statutory 
accounts when forming any investment decisions.