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ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT 2011

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CONTENTS

Directors’ Report 

Auditors’ Independence Declaration  
to the Directors of iSelect Limited 

Statement of Comprehensive Income 

Statement of Financial Position 

Statement of Cash Flows 

Statement of Changes in Equity 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

Directors’ Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s Report to the 
members of iSelect Limited 

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5

6

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iSelect Annual Report 2011

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Directors’ Report

The Directors of iSelect Limited and its controlled entities  
(‘iSelect Group’) submit herewith its financial report in respect of  
the year ended 30 June 2011. iSelect Limited was incorporated  
on 7 March 2007 and is the holding Company for the iSelect Group, 
comprising health, life and general insurance and mortgages 
brokerage activities and media referral services. On 16 July 2010 
iSelect Limited converted to an unlisted public Company, where the 
Company name was changed from iSelect Pty Ltd to iSelect Limited. 
In addition on 30 November 2011 iSelect Media Pty Ltd, and on  
14 January 2011 iSelect Mortgages Pty Ltd were incorporated as 
wholly owned subsidiaries.

DIRECTORS
The names of the Directors in office during or since the end  
of the financial year are:

Martin Dalgleish  Non-Executive Chairman

Damien Waller 

 Chief Executive Officer and  
Managing Director

Shaun Bonett 

Non-Executive Director

Leslie Webb 

Non-Executive Director

Nicholas Gray 

 Non-Executive Director –  
resigned 22 September 2010

Joanne Pollard 

 Non-Executive Director –  
resigned 25 May 2011

Michael McLeod  Non-Executive Director 

Patrick O’Sullivan 

 Non-Executive Director –  
appointed 22 September 2010

COMPANY SECRETARY 
Matthew McCann  Appointed – 22 September 2010

Paul Cullinan  

Resigned – 22 September 2010

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The Group’s principal activity during the course of the financial year 
were health, life and general insurance and mortgages brokerage 
activities and media referral services.

DIVIDENDS
The Directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend for the 
current year. No dividends have been paid during the financial year, 
or to the date of this report.

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
The Consolidated Entity achieved a net profit after tax for the year 
ended 30 June 2011 of $10,657,000 (2010: $5,780,000). 

This financial report reflects the financial performance of the 
consolidated Group from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011 and the 
financial position of the consolidated Group at 30 June 2011. 

Except as so disclosed, information on likely developments in the 
Consolidated Entity’s operations in future financial years and the 
expected results of those operations have not been included in this 
report because the Directors believe it would be likely to result  
in unreasonable prejudice to the Consolidated Entity.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
Given the nature of its business the Consolidated Entity is not 
subject to any particular or significant environmental regulation 
under any law of the Commonwealth of Australia or any of its  
States or Territories.

The Consolidated Entity has not incurred any liability (including any 
liability for rectification costs) under any environmental legislation. 

INSURANCE OF OFFICERS
During the financial year, the Group paid a premium of $20,600 
to insure the Directors, secretary and executive officers of the 
Consolidated Entity. 

The liabilities insured are costs and expenses that may be incurred  
in defending civil or criminal proceedings that may be brought 
against the officers in their capacity as officers of the Group. 

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE GROUP
No proceedings have been brought on behalf of the Group  
nor has any application been made in respect of the Group under 
section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001. 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS
In the opinion of the Directors, there were no significant changes 
in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year under 
review not otherwise disclosed in this report or the Consolidated 
Financial Statements. 

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER BALANCE DATE
In relation to the current premises, which iSelect intend to move  
out from in late October 2011, iSelect Health Pty Ltd (a wholly 
owned subsidiary of iSelect Limited) has raised provisions of  
$500k and $549k for make good costs and onerous contracts  
for rent respectively. The Group is in the process of formalising the 
surrender of the lease over its current premises before the end of 
the lease (with no make good obligation). As part of the surrender 
arrangements, the Group has agreed to pay a licence fee for the 
continued display of its outdoor signage at the premises at a cost  
of $165k. As a result, in the 2012 financial year, iSelect anticipates  
to recoup the $500k in relation to the make good costs and will likely 
be able to recoup approximately $314k in relation to the onerous 
contract for rent, subject to finalisation of all arrangements.

On 19 August 2011, iSelect Limited announced an off-market 
takeover bid for all of the shares of Infochoice Ltd for total 
consideration of $33.538 million. iSelect’s offer to Infochoice 
shareholders is now unconditional. As at the date of this report, 
iSelect has received acceptances from 98.72% of the Infochoice 
shares. iSelect will fund the acquisition from drawings under  
a $35 million bridge loan note facility arranged by Goldman Sachs  
& Partners Australia Capital Markets Limited with a maturity date  
of 20 August 2012.

Other than the matters discussed above, in the interval between 
the end of the financial year and the date of this report no item, 
transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely,  
in the opinion of the directors of Group, to affect significantly  
the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the 
state of affairs of the Group, in future financial years.

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LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND FUTURE RESULTS
Except as so disclosed, information on likely developments  
in the Consolidated Entity’s operations in future financial years and 
the expected results of those operations have not been included  
in this report because the Directors believe it would be likely to result 
in unreasonable prejudice to the Consolidated Entity.

ROUNDING OFF
The Group is of a kind referred to in ASIC Class Order 98/100 dated 
10 July 1998 and in accordance with the Class Order, amounts  
in the consolidated financial statements have been rounded off  
to the nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise stated.

AUDITOR
Ernst & Young has been appointed by the Consolidated Entity  
in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001. 

AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
A copy of the auditors’ independence declaration as required  
under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on  
page 4 of this report. 

NON AUDIT SERVICES
The following non-audit services were provided by the Group’s 
auditor, Ernst & Young. The Directors are satisfied that the provision 
of non-audit services is compatible with the general standard of 
independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. 
The nature and scope of each type of non-audit service provided 
means that auditor independence was not compromised. 

Ernst & Young received or are due to receive the following amounts 
for the provision of non-audit services:

Other services:

– tax compliance 

– assurance related 

– due diligence 

– equity raising 

– regulatory compliance 

 Total  

CONSOLIDATED

2011 
$ 

2010 
$

47,800 

25,650 

94,615 

58,674 

26,400 

253,139  

30,000

39,000

– 

–

24,720

93,720

REGISTERED OFFICE
Level 4, 973 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin Victoria 3189

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors:

Damien Waller 
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director

Melbourne, 27 October 2011

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
iSelect Annual Report 2011

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

to the Directors of iSelect Limited and its controlling entities

Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of iSelect Ltd 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of iSelect Ltd 

In relation to our audit of the financial report of iSelect Ltd for the financial year ended 30 June 2011, to 
the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of the auditor independence 
In relation to our audit of the financial report of iSelect Ltd for the financial year ended 30 June 2011, to 
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 or any applicable code of professional conduct. 
the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of the auditor independence 
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 or any applicable code of professional conduct. 

Ernst & Young 

Ernst & Young 

Ashley Butler 
Partner 
Ashley Butler 
27 October 2011 
Partner 
27 October 2011 

Liability limited by a scheme approved 
under Professional Standards Legislation 
Liability limited by a scheme approved 
under Professional Standards Legislation 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of Comprehensive Income

for the year ended 30 June 2011

Sales revenue  

Cost of sales  

Gross profit  

Other income  

Share based payments expense  

Administrative expenses  

Relocation expenses 

Acquisition expenses 

Profit before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation  

Amortisation  

Depreciation  

Profit before interest and tax  

Interest revenue 

Income tax expense 

Profit for the period  

Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax  

Total comprehensive income for the period  

5

CONSOLIDATED

2011 
$‘000 

2010 
$‘000

Notes 

4 

72,442 

43,491

4 

20 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

5 

(36,026) 

(22,369)

36,416 

21,122

215 

(658) 

244

(274)

(16,795) 

(11,835)

(1,592) 

(217) 

17,369 

(617) 

(2,568) 

14,184 

841 

(4,368) 

10,657 

– 

 10,657 

–

–

9,257

(456)

(972)

7,829

400

(2,449)

5,780

–

5,780

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
  
  
  
 
 
iSelect Annual Report 2011

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Statement of Financial Position

as at 30 June 2011

Assets  

Cash and cash equivalents  

Trade and other receivables  

Net present value of future trail commission  

Other assets  

Total current assets  

Net present value of future trail commission  

Deferred tax assets  

Property, plant and equipment  

Intangible assets  

Total non-current assets  

Total assets  

Liabilities  

Trade and other payables  

Provisions  

Total current liabilities  

Provisions  

Deferred tax liabilities  

Total non-current liabilities  

Total liabilities  

Nets assets  

Equity  

Issued capital  

Share based payments reserve  

Business combination reserve  

Retained earnings  

Total equity  

CONSOLIDATED

2011 
$‘000 

2010 
$‘000

Notes 

6 

7 

8 

9 

8 

5 

10 

11 

12 

13 

13 

5 

17,499 

5,111 

20,239 

1,053 

43,902 

41,241 

8,062 

1,969 

3,678 

54,950 

98,852 

9,520 

3,423 

12,943 

183 

19,383 

19,566 

32,509 

66,343 

7,438

3,963

8,923

346

20,670

29,327

5,011

2,932

1,893

39,163

59,833

7,221

1,838

9,059

267

11,965

12,232

21,291

38,542

14 

36,582 

20,096

1,827 

5,571 

22,363 

66,343 

1,169

5,571

11,706

38,542

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
                          
 
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
Statement of Cash Flows

for the year ended 30 June 2011

Receipts from customers and related parties  

Payments to suppliers and employees  

Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities  

Interest received  

Purchase of property, plant and equipment  

Purchase of intangible assets  

Net cash flows from/(used in) investing activities  

Proceeds from issue of shares  

Net cash flows from/(used in) financing activities  

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  

Cash and cash equivalents  

– at the beginning of the period  

– at the end of the period 

Notes 

 6 

 6 

Statement of Changes in Equity

for the year ended 30 June 2011

Share based 
payment reserve 
$‘000 

CONSOLIDATED

Issued 
capital 
$‘000 

Business 
combination 
reserve 
$‘000 

Balance at 1 July 2010 

1,169 

20,096 

5,571 

Total comprehensive income for the period 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: 

Share based payment expense 

Issues of share capital 

Balance at 30 June 2011 

Balance at 1 July 2009 

Total comprehensive income for the period 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: 

Share based payment expense 

Issues of share capital 

Balance at 30 June 2010 

– 

658 

– 

1,827 

895 

– 

274 

– 

– 

– 

16,486 

36,582 

– 

– 

– 

5,571 

22,363 

19,929 

5,571 

– 

– 

167 

– 

– 

– 

5,926 

5,780 

– 

– 

1,169 

20,096 

5,571 

11,706 

38,542

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CONSOLIDATED

2011 
$‘000 

48,665 

(51,924) 

(3,259) 

841 

(1,562) 

(2,445) 

(3,166) 

16,486 

16,486 

10,061 

7,438 

17,499 

Retained 
earnings 
$‘000 

11,706 

10,657 

– 

– 

2010 
$‘000

30,679

(32,906)

(2,227)

375

(997)

(979)

(1,601)

167

167

(3,661)

11,099

7,438

Total 
$‘000

38,542

10,657

658

16,486

66,343

32,321

5,780

274

167

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
iSelect Annual Report 2011

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 June 2011

1.  CORPORATE INFORMATION
The financial report of iSelect Limited for the year ended  
30 June 2011 was authorised for issue in accordance with  
a resolution of the Directors on 27 October 2011.

iSelect Limited is a Company limited by shares incorporated in 
Australia and is a holding entity whose principal activity during the 
financial year was the holding of investments in its wholly owned 
subsidiaries; iSelect Health Pty Ltd, iSelect Life Pty Ltd, iSelect 
Mortgages Pty Ltd, iSelect Media Pty Ltd and , iSelect General Pty 
Ltd. On 16 July 2010 iSelect Limited converted to an unlisted public 
Company. The Company name has changed from iSelect Pty Ltd  
to iSelect Limited.

The Group’s registered office is at Level 4, 973 Nepean Highway, 
Moorabbin.

The nature of the operations and principal activities are described  
in the Directors’ Report. 

2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a)  BASIS OF PREPARATION
The financial report is a general-purpose financial report, which 
has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the 
Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Accounting Standards.  
The financial report has been prepared on a historical cost basis, 
except for certain assets, which as noted, have been measured  
at fair value.

The financial report is presented in Australian dollars and all values 
are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars unless otherwise stated.

b)  STATEmENT OF COmPLIANCE
The financial report complies with Australian Accounting Standards 
as issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board.

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c)  NEW ACCOuNTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS
Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet effective have not been 
adopted by the Group for the annual reporting period ending 30 June 2011. These are outlined in the table below:

Reference

Title

Summary

Application date 
of standard*

Impact on Group 
financial report

Application date 
for Group*

AASB 9

Financial Instruments

1 January 2013

1 July 2013

These amendments 
are only expected 
to affect the 
presentation of the 
Group’s financial 
report and will not 
have a direct impact 
on the measurement 
and recognition of 
amounts disclosed in 
the financial report.

AASB 9 includes requirements for the 
classification and measurement of financial 
assets resulting from the first part of Phase 1  
of the IASB’s project to replace IAS 39 Financial 
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement 
(AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition 
and Measurement). 

These requirements improve and simplify the 
approach for classification and measurement of 
financial assets compared with the requirements 
of AASB 139. The main changes from AASB 139 
are described below. 

a) 

b) 

c) 

 Financial assets are classified based on  
(1) the objective of the entity’s business 
model for managing the financial assets;  
(2) the characteristics of the contractual 
cash flows. This replaces the numerous 
categories of financial assets in AASB 139, 
each of which had its own classification 
criteria.

 AASB 9 allows an irrevocable election  
on initial recognition to present gains and 
losses on investments in equity instruments 
that are not held for trading in other 
comprehensive income. Dividends in respect 
of these investments that are a return on 
investment can be recognised in profit or 
loss and there is no impairment or recycling 
on disposal of the instrument. 

 Financial assets can be designated and 
measured at fair value through profit or loss 
at initial recognition if doing so eliminates  
or significantly reduces a measurement  
or recognition inconsistency that would  
arise from measuring assets or liabilities,  
or recognising the gains and losses on them, 
on different bases.

*  Application date is for the annual reporting periods beginning on or after the date shown in the above table.

iSelect Annual Report 2011

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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2011

2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
c)  NEW ACCOuNTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS (CONTINuED)

Reference

Title

Summary

Application date 
of standard*

Impact on Group 
financial report

Application date 
for Group*

The revised Standard introduces a number of 
changes to the accounting for financial assets, 
the most significant of which includes:

 1 January 2013 

1 July 2013

The Group does not 
expect any material 
impact as a result of 
these amendments,  
if any. 

AASB 2009–11 Amendments to 

Australian Accounting 
Standards arising from 
AASB 9

[AASB 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 101, 
102, 108, 112, 118, 121, 
127, 128, 131, 132, 136, 
139, 1023 & 1038 and 
Interpretations  
10 & 12]

AASB 124 
(Revised)

Related Party 
Disclosures  
(December 2009)

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

 two categories for financial assets being 
amortised cost or fair value

 removal of the requirement to separate 
embedded derivatives in financial assets

 strict requirements to determine which 
financial assets can be classified as 
amortised cost or fair value, Financial assets 
can only be classified as amortised cost if  
(a) the contractual cash flows from the 
instrument represent principal and interest 
and (b) the entity’s purpose for holding  
the instrument is to collect the contractual 
cash flows

 an option for investments in equity 
instruments which are not held for trading  
to recognise fair value changes through 
other comprehensive income with no 
impairment testing and no recycling 
through profit or loss on derecognition

 reclassifications between amortised cost 
and fair value no longer permitted unless 
the entity’s business model for holding the 
asset changes

 changes to the accounting and additional 
disclosures for equity instruments classified 
as fair value through other comprehensive 
income

The revised AASB 124 simplifies the definition of 
a related party, clarifying its intended meaning 
and eliminating inconsistencies from the 
definition, including:

a) 

b) 

c) 

  the definition now identifies a subsidiary 
and an associate with the same investor  
as related parties of each other;

 entities significantly influenced by one 
person and entities significantly influenced 
by a close member of the family of that 
person are no longer related parties of  
each other; and

 the definition now identifies that, whenever 
a person or entity has both joint control 
over a second entity and joint control or 
significant influence over a third party,  
the second and third entities are related  
to each other.

A partial exemption is also provided from the 
disclosure requirements for government-related 
entities. Entities that are related by virtue of 
being controlled by the same government can 
provide reduced related party disclosures. 

*  Application date is for the annual reporting periods beginning on or after the date shown in the above table.

1 January 2011 

1 July 2011

AASB 124 is a 
disclosure standard so 
will have no impact on 
the amounts included 
in the Group’s financial 
statements. The Group 
does not expect any 
material impact on 
the disclosure. 

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Reference

Title

Summary

Application date 
of standard*

Impact on Group 
financial report

Application date 
for Group*

AASB 2009–12  Amendments to 

Australian Accounting 
Standards

[AASBs 5, 8, 108, 110, 
112, 119, 133, 137, 
139, 1023 & 1031 and 
Interpretations 2, 4, 16, 
1039 & 1052]

This amendment makes numerous editorial 
changes to a range of Australian Accounting 
Standards and Interpretations.

In particular, it amends AASB 8 Operating 
Segments to require an entity to exercise 
judgement in assessing whether a government 
and entities known to be under the control 
of that government are considered a single 
customer for the purposes of certain operating 
segment disclosures. It also makes numerous 
editorial amendments to a range of Australian 
Accounting Standards and Interpretations, 
including amendments to reflect changes made 
to the text of IFRSs by the IASB.

1 January 2011 

1 July 2011

These amendments 
are only expected 
to affect the 
presentation of the 
Group’s financial 
report and will not 
have a direct impact 
on the measurement 
and recognition of 
amounts disclosed in 
the financial report.

*  Application date is for the annual reporting periods beginning on or after the date shown in the above table.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2011

2. 

 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 
(CONTINUED)

d)  BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial 
statements of iSelect Limited and its controlled entities as at  
30 June each year (‘the Group’). 

The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the 
same reporting year as the consolidated group, using consistent 
accounting policies. 

Adjustments are made to bring into line any dissimilar accounting 
policies that may exist.

All intercompany balances and transactions, including unrealised 
profits arising from intra-group transactions, have been eliminated 
in full. Unrealised losses are eliminated unless costs cannot be 
recovered.

Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control  
is transferred to the Group and cease to be consolidated from  
the date on which control is transferred out of the Group. 

Where there is loss of control of a subsidiary, the consolidated 
financial statements include the results for the part of the reporting 
year during which iSelect Limited has control.

e)  BuSINESS COmBINATION RESERvE
The internal group restructure performed in the 2007 financial 
year, which interposed the holding Company, iSelect Limited, 
into the consolidated Group was exempted by AASB 3 Business 
Combinations as it precludes entities or businesses under  
common control.

The carry-over basis method of accounting was used for the 
restructuring of the iSelect Group. As such the assets and liabilities 
were reflected at their carrying amounts. No adjustments were 
made to reflect fair values, or recognise any new assets or liabilities. 
No goodwill was recognised as a result of the combination and  
any difference between the consideration paid and the ‘equity’ 
acquired was reflected within equity as an equity reserve entitled 
“Business Combination Reserve”. 

f) 

 SIGNIFICANT ACCOuNTING JuDGEmENTS,  
ESTImATES AND ASSumPTIONS

Significant accounting estimates and assumptions
The carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities are often 
determined based on estimates and assumptions of future events. 
The key estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk  
of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of certain 
assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting year are:

Present value of trail commissions
The Group has elected to account for trail commission revenue 
at the time of selling a health, life and general insurance policy or 
mortgage settlements to which trail commission attaches, rather 
than on the basis of actual payments received from the relevant 
health, life and general funds or mortgage providers involved. 
This method of revenue recognition requires the Directors and 
management to make certain estimates and assumptions based 
on industry data and the historical experience of the Group. 
In undertaking this responsibility, the Group engages Deloitte 
Actuaries & Consultants Limited, a firm of consulting actuaries, 
to assist in reviewing the accuracy of assumptions for health and 

life trail revenue. The iSelect General trail commission is a director 
valuation and is based on the same principles as outlined above. 
These estimates and assumptions include but are not limited to: 
termination or lapse rates, mortality rates, inflation, risk free and 
other discount rates, counter party credit risk, forecast health fund 
premium increases and the estimated impact of known Australian 
Federal and State Government policy. 

The Directors made an estimate of the likely impact of the Federal 
Government’s intention to introduce tiered means testing for the 
private health insurance rebate within the present value of health 
fund trail commission calculations. Currently there is uncertainty as 
to possible changes to the Federal Government’s health insurance 
rebate and as such the Directors have again estimated the impact 
upon the present value of the health trail commission. 

The full impact of any legislative changes are still yet to be 
determined with any known certainty as at the date of this financial 
report. The Directors consider this method of trail commission 
recognition to be a more accurate representation of the Group’s 
financial results. This method is further detailed in Note 2 (g).

Clawback provisions
Marketing fees received from certain insurance funds can be clawed 
back in the event of early termination of membership. They vary 
across the insurance industry and insurers alike:

Health
Health insurance clawbacks are usually triggered where a referred 
member terminates their policy. The fund has an individual 
agreement and the clawback period ranges between 2 to 12 
months depending on fund. The Group provides for this liability 
based upon historic average rates of attrition. For the year ended  
30 June 2011, the Directors have assessed these provisions in light 
of any estimated impact of the Federal Government’s proposed 
health insurance rebate changes.

Life
Life insurance clawbacks are usually triggered where  
termination occurs up to 12 months from the sale of the policy.  
The Group provides for this liability based upon historic average 
rates of attrition. 

General
General insurance clawbacks are usually triggered where 
termination occurs within 3 months of the sale of the policy.  
The Group provides for this liability based upon historic average 
rates of attrition. 

Mortgages
Mortgage brokerage clawbacks are usually triggered where 
termination occurs within 0–24 months settlement of the loan.  
The Group provides for this liability based upon historic average 
rates of attrition. 

Taxation
The Group’s accounting policy for taxation requires management’s 
judgement as to the types of arrangements considered to be 
a tax on income in contrast to an operating cost. Judgement 
is also required in assessing whether deferred tax assets and 
certain deferred tax liabilities are recognised on the statement of 
financial position. Deferred tax assets, including those arising from 
unrecouped tax losses, capital losses and temporary differences, are 

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i)   marketing fees
Marketing fees are upfront fees earned upon new members joining 
a health fund, initiating a life insurance policy, obtaining general 
insurance or obtaining media products via iSelect. Marketing fees 
are recognised at the time customers make their first payment 
with the relevant fund and the insurer accepts the underlying risk. 
Marketing fees may trigger a ‘clawback’ of revenue in the event of 
early termination by customers as specified in individual health fund 
agreements. These clawbacks are provided for by the Group on a 
monthly basis by utilising industry data and historical experience.

ii)  Trail commission
Trail commissions are ongoing fees related to existing health, life 
and general fund members referred to individual funds via iSelect. 
Furthermore it includes any individuals who settle their mortgages 
via iSelect. Trail commission revenue represents commission earned 
from health, life and general funds calculated as a percentage of 
the value of the underlying policy relationship of the expected life 
and in the case of mortgages a proportion of the underlying value 
of the loan. The Group is entitled to receive health, life, general 
and mortgage trail commission without having to perform further 
services. On initial recognition, trail revenue and receivables are 
recognised at fair value, being the present value of expected  
future trail revenue receivables discounted to their net present  
value using discounted cash flow valuation techniques for all  
of the above beside mortgages. These calculations require  
the use of assumptions. 

The key assumptions underlying the fair value calculations of trail 
revenue receivable at balance date include: lapse and mortality 
rates, commission term, premium increases and discount rate, 
incorporating risk free rates and estimates of the likely credit risk 
associated with the health and life funds. 

It is the Directors’ responsibility to determine the assumptions used 
and the fair value of trail revenue. In undertaking this responsibility, 
the Group engages Deloitte Actuaries & Consultants Limited,  
a firm of consulting actuaries, to assist in reviewing the accuracy  
of assumptions and the fair value model utilised to determine 
the fair value of health and life fund trail revenue and the 
accompanying asset. The iSelect General trail commission is a 
director valuation and is based on the same principles as outlined 
above. Subsequent to initial recognition and measurement, the  
trail revenue asset is measured at amortised cost. The carrying 
amount of the trail revenue asset is adjusted to reflect actual  
and revised estimated cash flows by recalculating the carrying 
amount through computing the present value of estimated future 
cash flows at the original effective interest rate. The resulting 
adjustment is recognised as income or expense in the statement  
of comprehensive income.

recognised only where it is considered more likely than not that they 
will be recovered, which is dependent on the generation of sufficient 
future taxable profits. Deferred tax liabilities arising from temporary 
differences in investments, caused principally by retained earnings 
held in foreign tax jurisdictions, are recognised unless repatriation  
of retained earnings can be controlled and are not expected to 
occur in the foreseeable future.

Assumptions about the generation of future taxable profits and 
repatriation of retained earnings depend on management’s 
estimates of future cash flows. These depend on estimates of future 
sales volumes, operating costs, capital expenditure, dividends and 
other capital management transactions. Judgements are also 
required about the application of income tax legislation. These 
judgements and assumptions are subject to risk and uncertainty, 
hence there is a possibility that changes in circumstances will 
alter expectations, which may impact the amount of deferred tax 
assets and deferred tax liabilities recognised on the statement of 
financial position and the amount of other tax losses and temporary 
differences not yet recognised. In such circumstances, some or  
all of the carrying amounts of recognised deferred tax assets and 
liabilities may require adjustment, resulting in a corresponding credit 
or charge to the statement of comprehensive income.

Provisions for employee entitlements
Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s 
best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present 
obligation at the balance sheet date using the discounted cash flow 
methodology. The risks specific to the provision are factored into 
the cash flows and as such a risk-free government bond rate relative 
to the expected life of the provision is used as a discount rate. If 
the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are 
discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects the time value 
of money and the risks specific to the liability. The increase in the 
provision resulting from the passage of time is recognised as  
finance costs.

Research and development costs
Internal project costs are classified as research or development 
based on management’s assessment of the nature of each cost  
and the underlying activities performed. Management performs this 
assessment against the Group’s development costs policy which is 
consistent with the requirements of AASB 138 Intangible Assets.

Share based payments
Accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions in relation  
to share based payments have been discussed in note 2 (u). 

g)  REvENuE RECOGNITION
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the 
economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be 
reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must 
also be met before revenue is recognised:

Fee Revenue 
iSelect earns two distinct types of revenue:

–  Marketing fees 

–  Trail commission

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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2011

2. 

 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 
(CONTINUED)

to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised over the 
lease term on the same basis as the lease income.

g)  REvENuE RECOGNITION (CONTINuED)
In the 2009 federal budget, the government announced an 
intention to introduce tiered means testing for the private health 
insurance rebate. During mid 2009, draft legislation was passed 
by the House of Representatives but was rejected in the Senate. 
However, it remains an announced government policy. Under 
the arrangement, the rebate would be reduced or removed for 
higher income groups and in some cases a higher Medicare Levy 
Surcharge would also apply. The expectation is that this will impact 
the future amount of health fund trail commission to be received 
as it is likely that some existing members below these income 
levels may opt out of health insurance. The full impact of the type 
and number of members that may withdraw this cover is not yet 
known as at the date of this financial report. The impact of the 
estimated effect of a tiered means testing has been considered by 
the consulting actuaries in reviewing the commission valuation at 
30 June 2011. This assessment of the impact was based on reports 
prepared by independent parties at the time of performing the 
valuation. The valuation has been based on the assumption that 
the legislation will be passed, therefore higher thresholds and higher 
estimated terminations have been included in the assumptions 
of the valuation. The Directors are of the belief that the revenue 
recognised in the financial year is appropriate and reasonable given 
the uncertainty surrounding the actual impact of the proposed 
health insurance rebate charges.

Interest
Revenue is recognised as interest accrues (using the effective 
interest method, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated 
future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial 
instrument) to the net carrying amount of the financial asset.

Dividends
Revenue is recognised when the Group’s right to receive the 
payment is established.

h)  LEASES
The determination of whether an arrangement is or contains a 
lease is based on the substance of the arrangement and requires 
an assessment of whether the fulfilment of the arrangement 
is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and the 
arrangement conveys a right to use the asset.

Finance leases, which transfer to the Group substantially all the 
risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased item, are 
capitalised at the inception of the lease at the fair value of the 
leased property or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum 
lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between the 
finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve 
a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. 
Finance charges are recognised as an expense in profit and loss.

Capitalised leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the 
estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term if there is no 
reasonable certainty that the Group will obtain ownership by the 
end of the lease term.

Leases where the lessor retains substantially all the risks and benefits 
of ownership of the asset are classified as operating leases. Initial 
direct costs incurred in negotiating an operating lease are added 

Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the 
statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the 
lease term. Lease incentives are recognised when they are received 
and amortised over the life of the lease.

i)  CASh AND CASh EquIvALENTS
Cash and short-term deposits in the statement of financial position 
comprise cash at bank and in hand and short-term deposits with an 
original maturity of three months or less.

For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash 
equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined above, 
net of outstanding bank overdrafts.

j)  TRADE AND OThER RECEIvABLES
All trade receivables recognised as current assets are due for 
settlement within no more than 30 days for marketing fees and 
within one year for trail commission. Trade receivables are measured 
on the basis of amortised cost and trail commission is measured at 
fair value. 

Recoverability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing 
basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off. 
A provision for doubtful debts is raised where some doubt as to 
collection exists. 

k)  INCOmE TAx
Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are 
measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to 
the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute 
the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted by 
the balance date.

Deferred income tax is provided on all temporary differences at the 
balance date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and 
their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.

Deferred income tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable 
temporary differences:

– 

– 

 except where the deferred income tax liability arises from the 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is 
not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, 
affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; 
and

 in respect of taxable temporary differences associated with 
investments in subsidiaries, except where the timing of the 
reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is 
probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the 
foreseeable future.

Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible 
temporary differences, carry-forward of unused tax assets and 
unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable 
profit will be available against which the deductible temporary 
differences, and the carry-forward of unused tax assets and unused 
tax losses can be utilised:

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– 

– 

 except where the deferred income tax asset relating to 
the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial 
recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not 
a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, 
affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; 
and

 in respect of deductible temporary differences associated 
with investments in subsidiaries, deferred tax assets are only 
recognised to the extent that it is probable that the temporary 
differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable 
profit will be available against which the temporary differences 
can be utilised.

The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at 
each balance date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer 
probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all 
or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilised.

Unrecognised deferred income tax assets are reassessed at each 
balance date and are recognised to the extent that it has become 
probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset 
to be recovered.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax 
rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is 
realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) 
that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance 
sheet date.

Income taxes relating to items recognised directly in equity are 
recognised in equity and not in the statement of comprehensive 
income.

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

Tax consolidation legislation
iSelect Limited and its wholly owned Australian controlled entities 
have implemented the tax consolidation legislation. Members of the 
tax consolidated group have entered into a tax funding agreement. 
Each entity is responsible for remitting its share of the current tax 
payable (receivable) assumed by the head entity.

In accordance with UIG 1052 and Group accounting policy, the 
Group has applied the “separate taxpayer within Group approach” 
in which the head entity, iSelect Limited, and the controlled entities 
in the tax consolidated Group continue to account for their own 
current and deferred tax amounts.

In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts,  
iSelect Limited also recognises the current tax liabilities (or assets) 
and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and 
unused tax credits assumed from controlled entities in the tax 
consolidated Group.

The allocation of taxes to the head entity is recognised as an 
increase/decrease in the controlled entities intercompany accounts 
with the tax consolidated Group head entity.

l)  OThER TAxES
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of 
GST except:

– 

 where the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is 
not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the 
GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset 
or as part of the expense item as applicable; and

– 

 receivables and payables are stated with the amount of  
GST included.

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the 
taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in 
the statement of financial position.

Cash flows are included in the statement of cash flows on a gross 
basis and the GST component of cash flows arising from investing 
and financing activities, which is recoverable from, or payable to, 
the taxation authority are classified as operating cash flows.

Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount 
of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority.

m)  PROPERTy, PLANT AND EquIPmENT
Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation 
and any accumulated impairment losses. Such cost includes the cost 
of replacing parts that are eligible for capitalisation when the cost of 
replacing the parts is incurred. Similarly, when each major inspection 
is performed, its cost is recognised in the carrying amount of the 
plant and equipment as a replacement only if it is eligible for 
capitalisation.

Depreciation is calculated over the estimated useful life of the asset 
as follows:

useful life 

method

Computer software/equipment  2 – 4 years 

Straight-line method

Furniture, fixtures and fittings 

8 years 

Straight-line method

Leasehold Improvements 

5 to 6.5 years 

Straight-line method

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon 
disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise 
from the continued use of the asset. 

Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as 
the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying 
amount of the item) is included in the statement of comprehensive 
income in the period the item is derecognised. 

Impairment
The carrying values of plant and equipment are reviewed for 
impairment at each reporting date, with recoverable amount being 
estimated when events or changes in circumstances indicate that 
the carrying value may be impaired.

The recoverable amount of plant and equipment is the higher of 
fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in 
use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present 
value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market 
assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific  
to the asset.

 
 
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2011

2. 

 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 
(CONTINUED) 

m)  PROPERTy, PLANT AND EquIPmENT (CONTINuED)
For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash 
inflows, recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating 
unit to which the asset belongs, unless the asset’s value in use can 
be estimated to be close to its fair value. Impairment exists when 
the carrying value of an asset or cash-generating units exceeds its 
estimated recoverable amount. The asset or cash-generating unit  
is then written down to its recoverable amount.

n)  INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets are initially measured at cost. Following 
initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any 
accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment 
losses. Internally generated intangible assets, excluding capitalised 
development costs, are not capitalised and expenditure is 
recognised in profit or loss in the year in which the expenditure  
is incurred.

The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed to be either finite 
or infinite. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised over the 
useful life and tested for impairment whenever there is an indication 
that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortisation period 
and the amortisation method for an intangible asset with a finite 
useful life are either reviewed at the end of each financial period or 
amortised over the life of the asset. Changes in the expected useful 
life or the expected pattern of consumption of future economic 
benefits embodied in the asset are accounted for prospectively  
by changing the amortisation period or method, as appropriate, 
which is a change in accounting estimate. The amortisation  
expense on intangible assets with finite lives is recognised in profit 
or loss in the expense category consistent with the function of the 
intangible asset.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested for 
impairment annually either individually or at the cash-generating 
unit level. Such intangibles are not amortised. The useful life of an 
intangible asset with an indefinite life is reviewed each reporting 
period to determine whether indefinite life assessment continues to 
be supportable. If not, the change in the useful life assessment from 
indefinite to finite is accounted for as a change in an accounting 
estimate and is thus accounted for on a prospective basis.

Research and development costs
Research costs are expensed as incurred. An intangible asset arising 
from development expenditure on an internal project is recognised 
only when the Group can demonstrate the technical feasibility of 
completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or 
sale, its intention to complete and its ability to use or sell the asset, 
how 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. Following the initial recognition of  
the development expenditure, the cost model is applied requiring 
the asset to be carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation 
and accumulated impairment losses. Any expenditure so  
capitalised is amortised over the period of expected benefit from 
the related project. 

Web site development costs capitalised as an intangible asset are 
amortised on a straight-line basis with a useful life between 2 to 4 
years.

o)  INvESTmENTS 
Investments in controlled entities are carried at the lower of cost 
and recoverable amount.

p)  ImPAIRmENT OF ASSETS 
The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an 
indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication 
exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, 
the Group makes an estimate of the asset’s recoverable amount.  
An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of its fair value less 
costs to sell and its value in use and is determined for an individual 
asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are 
largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets 
and the asset’s value in use cannot be estimated to be close to its 
fair value. In such cases the asset is tested for impairment as part 
of the cash-generating unit to which it belongs. When the carrying 
amount of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable 
amount, the asset or cash-generating unit is considered impaired 
and is written down to its recoverable amount.

In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are 
discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that 
reflects current market assessments of the time value of money 
and the risks specific to the asset. Impairment losses relating to 
continuing operations are recognised in those expense categories 
consistent with the function of the impaired asset.

An assessment is also made at each reporting date as to whether 
there is any indication that previously recognised impairment losses 
may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication 
exists, the recoverable amount is estimated. A previously recognised 
impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the 
estimates used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since 
the last impairment loss was recognised. If that is the case the 
carrying amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. 
That increased amount cannot exceed the carrying amount 
that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no 
impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior periods.  
Such reversal is recognised in statement of comprehensive income. 

After such a reversal the depreciation charge is adjusted in future 
periods to allocate the asset’s revised carrying amount, less any 
residual value, on a systematic basis over its remaining useful life.

q)  TRADE AND OThER PAyABLES
Trade payables and other payables are carried at amortised cost 
and represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the 
Group prior to the end of the financial period that are unpaid and 
arise when the Group becomes obliged to make future payments 
in respect of the purchase of these goods and services.

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

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Where the Group expects some or all of a provision to be 
reimbursed, for example under an insurance contract, the 
reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when 
the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to any 
provision is presented in the statement of comprehensive income 
net of any reimbursement. 

If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions  
are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows  
at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the 
time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.

Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the 
passage of time is recognised as a borrowing cost.

s)  EmPLOyEE BENEFITS
Provision is made for employee benefits accumulated as 
a result of employees rendering services up to the reporting date. 
These benefits include wages and salaries, annual leave and long 
service leave.

Liabilities arising in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave 
and any other employee benefits expected to be settled within 
twelve months of the reporting date are measured at their nominal 
amounts based on remuneration rates which are expected to be 
paid when the liability is settled. All other employee benefit liabilities 
are measured at the present value of the estimated future cash 
outflow to be made in respect of services provided by employees 
up to the reporting date. In determining the present value of future 
cash outflows, the market yield as at the reporting date on national 
government bonds, which have terms to maturity approximating 
the terms of the related liability, are used.

Employee benefit expenses and revenues arising in respect of the 
following categories:

– 

– 

 wages and salaries, non-monetary benefits, annual leave,  
long service leave and other leave benefits; and

 other types of employee benefits are recognised against profits 
on a net basis in their respective categories.

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

u)  ShARE BASED PAymENTS
The Group provides benefits to its employees (including key 
management personnel) in the form of share based payments, 
whereby employees render services in exchange for shares or rights 
over shares (equity-settled transactions).

There are currently three plans in place to provide these benefits:

– 

– 

– 

 the Employee Share Option Plan, which provides benefits to all 
employees, including Directors; 

 CEO Plan, which provides benefits to the Chief Executive Officer; 
and

 ninemsn Option agreement, which provides benefits to ninemsn, 
a major shareholder.

The cost of these equity-settled transactions with employees is 
measured by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at 
the date at which they were granted. The fair value was determined 
by the Directors and management using a Binomial model. 

In valuing equity-settled transactions, no account is taken of 
any vesting conditions. The cost of equity-settled transactions is 
recognised, together with a corresponding increase in equity, over 
the period in which the performance and/or service conditions  
are fulfilled (the vesting period), ending on the date on which  
the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award  
(the vesting date).

At each subsequent reporting date until vesting, the cumulative 
charge to the statement of comprehensive income is the product 
of (i) the grant date fair value of the award; (ii) the current best 
estimate of the number of awards that will vest, taking into account 
such factors as the likelihood of employee turnover during the 
vesting period and the likelihood of non-market performance 
conditions being met; and (iii) the expired portion of the 
vesting period.

The charge to the statement of comprehensive income for 
the period is the cumulative amount as calculated above less 
the amounts already charged in previous periods. There is a 
corresponding credit to equity.

Until an award has vested, any amounts recorded are contingent 
and will be adjusted if more or fewer awards vest than were 
originally anticipated to do so. Any award subject to a market 
condition is considered to vest irrespective of whether or not  
that market condition is fulfilled, provided that all other conditions 
are satisfied.

If the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, as a minimum 
an expense is recognised as if the terms had not been modified. An 
additional expense is recognised for any modification that increases 
the total fair value of the share based payment arrangement, or is 
otherwise beneficial to the employee, as measured at the date of 
modification.

If an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested 
on the date of cancellation, and any expense not yet recognised for 
the award is recognwhe date that it is granted, the cancelled and 
new award are treated as if they were a modification of the original 
award, as described in the previous paragraph.

v)  COmPARATIvE BALANCES
Accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the 
previous year. Where expenses have been reallocated between 
departments or within expense lines, the comparatives for the 
previous year have been reallocated also to assist comparability 
between the years. 

w)  ONEROuS CONTRACTS
A provision for onerous contracts is recognised when the expected 
benefits to be derived by the Group from the contract are lower than 
the unavoidable cost of meeting its obligations under the contract. 
The provision is measured at the present value of the lower of the 
expected cost of terminating the contract and the expected net cost 
of continuing with the contract. Before a provision is established,  
the Group recognises any impairment loss on assets associated  
with the contract.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2011

3.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND OBjECTIVES AND POLICIES
The Group has limited exposure to financial risks. The Group does not use derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange 
contracts and interest rate swaps to hedge certain risk exposures. It does not operate internationally and is not exposed to either securities 
price risk, foreign exchange risk or commodity price risk.

The main risks arising from the Group’s financial instruments are interest rate risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and fair value risk. The Group 
uses different methods to measure and manage different types of risks to which it is exposed. These include monitoring levels of exposure 
to interest rate risk and assessments of market forecasts for interest rates. Ageing analyses and monitoring of specific credit allowances 
are undertaken to manage credit risk, liquidity risk is monitored through the development of future rolling cash flow forecasts and 
comprehensive capital management planning.

The Board of Directors is continuing to review the Group’s risk management framework and has established an Audit and Risk Committee 
to aid and oversee this process.

The Group’s policies in relation to financial risks to which it has exposure are detailed below.

a)  mARkET RISk
Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk
The Group’s main interest rate risk arises from cash and cash equivalents and net present value of future trail commission receivables.  
The Group does not have borrowings and therefore is not exposed to interest rate risk on borrowings. The following sensitivity analysis  
is based on the interest rate risk exposures in existence at the balance sheet date:

Financial Assets  

Current  

Cash and cash equivalents  

Trade and other receivables  

Net present value of future trail commission  

Non-current  

Net present value of future trail commission  

Financial Liabilities  

Current  

Trade and other payables  

Net Exposure  

CONSOLIDATED

2011 
 $‘000  

2010 
 $‘000 

17,499 

5,111 

20,239 

41,241 

84,090 

7,438

3,963

8,923

29,327

49,651

9,520 

9,520 

7,221

7,221

74,570 

42,430

 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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At 30 June 2011, if interest rates had moved, as illustrated in the table below, with all other variables held constant, post tax profit would 
have been affected as follows:

TOTAL 

Consolidated  

+1% (100 basis points)  

-1% (100 basis points)  

TRAIL COmmISSION 

Consolidated  

 +1% (100 basis points)  

-1% (100 basis points)  

CASh AT BANk 

Consolidated 

+1% (100 basis points)  

-1% (100 basis points)  

Post Tax Profit 
higher/(Lower)

CONSOLIDATED

2011 
 $‘000  

2010 
 $‘000 

 (1,189)  

  1,295  

 (1,311)  

  1,417  

122 

 (122) 

(840)

920

(892)

972

52

(52)

Judgements of reasonably possible movements
The movements in profit are due to higher/lower interest income from cash balances and higher/lower net present value of future trail 
commission. The sensitivity is higher in 2011 than in 2010 because of higher net present value of future trail commission.

b)  FOREIGN CuRRENCy RISk
The Group has minimal transactional currency exposure. Such exposure arises from purchases by an operating entity in currencies other 
than the functional currency.

c)  CREDIT RISk
Credit risk is managed on a group basis. Credit risk arises from cash and cash management equivalents through deposits with banks and 
financial institutions.

Additionally, the Group has exposure to credit risk associated with the health, life and general funds and mortgage providers, with regard to 
the fair value calculation of the trail commissions (as discussed in note 2 (g) and outstanding receivables. Estimates of the likely credit risk 
associated with the health, life and general funds and mortgage providers are incorporated in the discount rates (one of the assumptions 
used in the fair value calculation).

The Group trades only with recognised, creditworthy third parties (health and life funds, major financial institutions and large media 
suppliers), and as such collateral is not requested.

It is the Group’s policy that all key partners who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures including an 
assessment of their capital and solvency position and industry reputation. Risk limits are set for each individual key partner in accordance 
with parameters set by the board. These risk limits are regularly monitored. 

In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the Group’s exposure to bad debts is not significant.

d)  LIquIDITy RISk
The Group’s liquidity risk exposure is minimal due to the Group not having any debt, loans or financial liabilities. The Group does not have 
contractual financial liabilities and all trade and other payables are payable within no greater than six months. 

e)  FAIR vALuE RISk
The Group uses various methods in estimating the fair value of a financial instrument. The methods comprise:

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.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2011

3.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND OBjECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONTINUED)
The fair value of the financial instruments as well as the methods used to estimate the fair value are summarised in the table below.

Consolidated

Financial Assets

Net present value of future trail commission 

Financial Liabilities 

Consolidated

Financial Assets

Net present value of future trail commission 

Financial Liabilities 

year ended 30 June 2011

valuation  
technique 
– market 
observable 
inputs 
(Level 2) 
$‘000 

valuation  
technique –  
non-market 
observable 
inputs 
(Level 3) 
$‘000 

quoted 
market 
price 
(Level 1) 
$‘000 

Total 
$‘000

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

61,480 

61,480 

61,480

61,480

– 

– 

–

–

year ended 30 June 2010

valuation  
technique 
– market 
observable 
inputs 
(Level 2) 
$ 

valuation  
technique –  
non-market 
observable 
inputs 
(Level 3) 
$ 

quoted 
market 
price 
(Level 1) 
$ 

Total 
$

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

38,250 

38,250 

38,250

38,250

– 

– 

–

–

For financial instruments not quoted in active markets, the Group used valuation techniques such as present value techniques, comparison 
to similar instruments for which market observable prices exist and other relevant models used by market participants. These valuation 
techniques use both observable and unobservable market inputs.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED

2011 
 $‘000  

2010 
 $‘000 

38,250 

29,893 

(2,551) 

(14,439) 

4,310 

6,017 

22,890

13,884

(1,031)

(6,586)

3,081

6,012

61,480 

38,250

Reconciliation of Level 3 fair value movements

Opening Balance  

New Receivable  

Lapsed Receivable 

Cash Receipts  

Gains/(Losses) from movement in discount rate 

Gains/(Losses) from movement in other fair value assumptions 

Closing Balance  

The Group uses the discounted cash flow method in determining the fair value of the unlisted asset. The potential effect of using reasonable 
possible alternative assumptions based on a change in relevant inputs by 1% would have the effect of reducing the fair value by up to 
$5,050,000 should the discount rate increase, premium price decrease or termination rates increase, or increase the fair value by $5,590,160 
should the opposite apply.

If the assumption that there is a potential impact of future regulatory or federal government policy change be removed, the valuation 
would increase by $586,334. 

4.  REVENUES AND ExPENSES

a) 

 Revenue  

Sales Revenue 

health Insurance 

  Marketing fees, net of clawback 

Present value of trail commissions  

Life Insurance 

  Marketing fees, net of clawback 

Present value of trail commissions  

General Insurance 

  Marketing fees, net of clawback 

Present value of trail commissions  

Total insurance revenue  

Other business revenue  

Total sales revenue  

Interest revenue  

Other Income  

Total income  

b)  Employee entitlement expenses  

Cost of sales and administrative expenses include the following personnel expenses: 

Employee benefits  

Share based payments expense  

Total employee benefits expenses  

CONSOLIDATED

2011 
  $‘000  

2010 
 $‘000

24,161 

33,355 

14,096

19,701

4,932 

3,271 

5,591 

1,013 

4,676

2,519

2,499

–

72,323 

43,491

119 

–

72,442 

43,491

841 

215 

400

244

73,498 

44,135

23,628 

658 

24,286 

15,113

274

15,387

 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2011

4.  REVENUES AND ExPENSES (CONTINUED)

c)  Research and development costs

Amortisation of previously capitalised development costs  

d)  Depreciation expense

Property, plant and equipment  

The depreciation amounts shown include accelerated depreciation for fixed assets being disposed  
of prior to the premises relocation scheduled for the end of October 2011.

e)  Lease expenditure 

Operating lease expenditure  

f)  Relocation expenses 

 Relocation expenses 

CONSOLIDATED

2011 
  $‘000  

2010 
 $‘000

617 

2,568 

456

972

543 

262

1,592 

       –

Relocation costs relate to the expenditure incurred as a result of the planned move to the new premises at Bay Road, Cheltenham.  
The costs relate to legal, property management and property fees.

Make good and onerous contract for rental costs incurred in the current building are also included. 

g)  Acquisition expenses

Acquisition expenses 

217 

         –

Acquisition costs relate to the legal and due diligence costs in association with the Info Choice acquisition.  
Refer to note 17 for further information on the Info Choice acquisition. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
5.  INCOME TAx

Current income tax 

Current income tax benefit/(charge)  

Adjustment in respect of current income tax of previous years  

Deferred income tax 

Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences  

Adjustments in respect of deferred income tax of previous years  

Income tax reported in income statement  

A reconciliation of income tax benefit/(expense) applicable to account profit  
before income tax at the statutory income tax rate is as follows: 

Accounting profit before income tax 

Statutory income tax rate of 30%  

Adjustments in respect of current income tax of previous years  

Adjustments in respect of deferred income tax of previous years  

Share based payments  

Entertainment  

Research and development concessional deduction  

Investment Allowance 

Other  

Total income tax expense 

Deferred tax assets relate to the following:  

Deferred tax assets from temporary differences on: 

Trade and other payables  

Provisions  

Carried forward losses  

Other  

Total deferred tax assets 

Deferred tax liabilities from temporary differences on: 

Present value of trail commission  

Accrued Interest  

Development costs  

Other  

Total deferred tax liabilities 

23

CONSOLIDATED 

2011 
 $‘000  

2010 
 $‘000 

2,216  

        2,154 

        286  

 (52) 

 (6,778)  

 (4,569) 

(92) 

           18 

 (4,368)  

 (2,449) 

15,025  

 (4,508)  

       286  

(92) 

(197)  

 (27)  

       170  

– 

– 

8,229 

 (2,469) 

 (52) 

          18 

 (82) 

 (17) 

         –

155

(2) 

 (4,368)  

 (2,449) 

221  

1,082  

6,695  

64 

8,062 

199 

619 

4,193 

 – 

 5,011 

(18,444) 

(11,475)

(12) 

(927) 

– 

(1)

(489)

–

(19,383)  

 (11,965) 

Tax consolidation
The iSelect Group formed an income tax consolidated group as at 30 April 2007. iSelect Limited continue to act as the head Company of 
this Group. In addition on 30 November 2011, iSelect Media Pty Ltd and on 14 January 2011 iSelect Mortgages Pty Ltd were incorporated 
as wholly owned subsidiaries and therefore joined the tax consolidated group.

Members of the Group entered into a tax sharing agreement at that time that provided for the allocation of income tax liabilities between 
the entities should the head entity default on its tax payment obligations. No amounts are expected to be recognised in the financial 
statements in respect of this agreement on the basis that the probability of default is remote.

The head entity and the controlled entities in the likely tax consolidated group continue to account for their own current and deferred 
tax balances.

 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2011

6.  CASH AND CASH EqUIVALENTS

Cash at bank and in hand  

Term deposits  

Total cash and cash equivalents  

CONSOLIDATED

2011 
$‘000  

6,999 

10,500 

17,499 

2010  
 $‘000 

2,807

4,631

7,438

Cash at bank and in hand earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates.

Short-term deposits are made for varying periods of between one day and three months,  
depending on the immediate cash requirements of the Group, and earn interest at the respective short-term deposit rates.

Reconciliation of statement of cash flows  

Reconciliation of net profit after tax to net cash flows from operations  

Net profit after tax 

Adjustments for non-cash income and expense items: 

Depreciation/amortisation  

Share options expensed  

Interest income classified as investing cash flow  

Net (gain)/loss on disposal of intangible asset  

Increase/decrease in assets and liabilities 

Trade and other receivables  

Net present value of future trail commission  

Other assets  

Deferred Tax Assets  

Trade and other payables  

Deferred Tax Liabilities  

Income tax payable  

Provisions  

10,657 

5,780

3,185 

658 

(841) 

– 

1,428

274

(375)

35

(1,148) 

(677)

(23,230) 

(15,361)

(707) 

(3,051) 

2,299 

7,418 

– 

1,501 

(174)

2,290)

4,141

–

4,739

253

Net cash from/(used in) operating activities 

(3,259) 

(2,227)

7.  TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Trade receivables, third parties  

Total trade and other receivables  

8.  NET PRESENT VALUE OF FUTURE TRAIL COMMISSION
Net present value of future trail commission  

Total net present value of future trail commission  

Current 

Net present value of future trail commission  

Non-current 

Net present value of future trail commission  

9.  OTHER ASSETS
Prepayments  

Other Assets  

Total other assets  

5,111 

 5,111 

61,480 

 61,480 

20,239 

20,239 

41,241 

 41,241 

716 

337 

 1,053 

3,963

3,963

38,250

38,250

8,923

8,923

29,327

29,327

330

16

346

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Total 
$‘000

2,932

1,562

43

CONSOLIDATED

Leasehold 
improvements 
$‘000 

Office/ 
Computer 
equipment 
$‘000 

Computer 
Software 
$‘000 

Furniture 
fixtures and 
fittings 
$‘000 

1,075 

87 

– 

(1,162) 

716 

589 

– 

(396) 

617 

722 

43 

524 

164 

– 

(366) 

(644) 

(2,568)

10. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EqUIPMENT

year ended 30 June 2011 

At 1 July 2010

Net of accumulated depreciation 

Additions 

Transfers 

Depreciation for the period 

At 30 June 2011

Net of accumulated depreciation 

– 

909 

1,016 

44 

1,969

At 1 July 2010

Cost value 

Accumulated depreciation 

Net carrying amount 

At 30 June 2011

Cost value 

Accumulated depreciation 

Net carrying amount 

year ended 30 June 2010 

At 1 July 2009

Net of accumulated depreciation  

Additions  

Disposals  

Depreciation for the period  

At 30 June 2010      

1,682 

(607) 

1,075 

1,769 

(1,769) 

– 

1,713 

(997) 

716 

2,302 

(1,393) 

909 

1,227 

(610) 

617 

1,992 

(976) 

1,016 

752 

(228) 

524 

916 

(872) 

44 

CONSOLIDATED

Leasehold 
improvements 
$‘000 

Office/ 
Computer 
equipment 
$‘000 

Computer 
Software 
$‘000 

Furniture 
fixtures and 
fittings 
$‘000 

1,386 

1 

_ 

(312) 

668 

378 

_ 

(330) 

348 

515 

_ 

(246) 

505 

103 

_ 

(84) 

5,374

(2,442)

2,932

6,979

(5,010)

1,969

Total 
$‘000

2,907

997

_

(972)

Net of accumulated depreciation 

1,075 

716 

617 

524 

2,932   

At 1 July 2009  

Cost value  

Accumulated depreciation  

Net carrying amount  

At 30 June 2010 

Cost value  

Accumulated depreciation  

Net carrying amount  

1,681 

(295) 

1,386 

1,682 

(607) 

1,075 

1,335 

(667) 

668 

1,713 

(997) 

716 

712 

(364) 

348 

1,227 

(610) 

617 

649 

(144) 

505 

752 

(228) 

524 

4,377

(1,470)

2,907

5,374

(2,442)

2,932

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2011

11.  NON–CURRENT ASSETS – INTANGIBLE ASSETS

year Ended 30 June 2011

At 1 July 2010  

Net of accumulated amortisation and impairment 

Additions  

Transfers  

Amortisation  

At 30 June 2011

Net of accumulated amortisation and impairment 

At 30 June 2011 

Cost (gross carrying amount)  

Accumulated amortisation and impairment 

Net carrying amount  

year Ended 30 June 2010 

At 1 July 2009 

Net of accumulated amortisation and impairment 

Additions  

Disposals  

Amortisation  

At 30 June 2010  

Net of accumulated amortisation and impairment 

At 30 June 2010  

Cost (gross carrying amount)  

Accumulated amortisation and impairment 

Net carrying amount  

CONSOLIDATED

Development 
costs 
$‘000 

Trademarks 
& Domain  
Names 
$‘000 

Computer 
Software 
$‘000 

Total 
$‘000

1,893

2,445

(43)

(617)

3,678

6,143

(2,465)

3,678

1,405

979

(35)

(456)

43 

– 

(43) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

119 

– 

– 

(76) 

43 

1,893

229 

(186) 

43 

3,741

1,848)

1,893

1,649 

2,445 

– 

(617) 

3,477 

5,942 

(2,465) 

3,477 

1,189 

840 

– 

(380) 

1,649 

3,311 

(1,662) 

1,649 

201 

– 

– 

– 

201 

201 

– 

201 

97 

139 

(35) 

– 

201 

201 

– 

201 

a) DESCRIPTION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
i) Development costs 
Development costs are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. This intangible asset has been 
assessed as having a finite life and is amortised using the straight-line method over a period of two and four years. The amortisation has 
been recognised in the statement of comprehensive income in amortisation. If an impairment indication arises, the recoverable amount is 
estimated and an impairment loss is recognised to the extent that the recoverable amount is lower than the carrying amount.

ii) Trademark and domain names
Trademark and domain names are carried at cost and are not amortised. These intangible assets have been determined to have infinite 
useful lives. These assets were tested for impairment as at 30 June 2011, on a ‘value-in-use’ basis. 

iii) Software
Capitalised software is carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. The software has been assessed 
as having a finite life and is amortised using the straight-line method over a period of 2 to 4 years. The amortisation has been recognised in 
the statement of comprehensive income in amortisation. If an impairment indication arises, the recoverable amount is estimated and an 
impairment loss is recognised to the extent that the recoverable amount is lower than the carrying amount.

b) ImPAIRmENT LOSSES RECOGNISED
No impairment losses were recognised during the period. (2010: Nil) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 

Trade payables (a)  

Other payables (b)  

Total trade and other payables  

a) TRADE PAyABLES
Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30 day terms.

b) OThER PAyABLES
Other payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30 day terms.

13.  PROVISIONS

Current Provisions  

Annual Leave  

Long Service Leave  

Lease incentive  

Clawback  

Other  

Total  

Non-current Provisions  

Long Service Leave  

Lease incentive  

Total  

27

CONSOLIDATED

2011 
 $‘000  

833 

8,687 

 9,520 

2010 
 $‘000 

1,652

5,569

7,221

CONSOLIDATED

2011 
 $‘000  

2010 
 $‘000 

1,011 

153 

48 

1,162 

1,049 

3,423 

183 

– 

183 

692

102

191

775

78

1,838

124

143

267

a) NATuRE AND TImING OF PROvISIONS
i) Clawback provision 
The Group has recognised a provision for expected clawback of marketing fees receivable from health, life and general funds due to early 
termination of policies by new members. This is based on historic and average industry rates of attrition. Clawback of fees is incurred within 
two to twelve months of the sale of the relevant policies.

ii) Provision for lease incentive
Relates to the receipt of lease incentive payments in relation to the Group’s operating premises. This revenue has been deferred and is being 
recognised in the statement of comprehensive income over the life of the lease as other income.

ii) Other 
Relates to the net of the provision for make good and onerous contract costs for the existing lease at 973 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin, 
which will be vacated for new premises in the next financial year.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2011

13. PROVISIONS (CONTINUED)
b) mOvEmENT IN PROvISIONS
Movements in each class of provision during the financial year, other than provisions relating to employee benefits, are set out below:

Consolidation 

As at beginning of the period  

Arising during the year  

Utilised  

At end of the period  

14. ISSUED CAPITAL

Issued and paid up capital  

Ordinary shares fully paid (number)  

Clawback 
2010 
 $‘000  

2011 
$‘000  

Lease  
Incentive 
2010 
 $‘000  

2011 
 $‘000  

2011 
 $‘000  

Other
2010 
 $‘000 

775 

694 

334 

526 

78 

3,721 

2,407 

– 

– 

1,049 

(3,334)  (2,326) 

(286) 

(192) 

(78) 

1,162 

775 

48 

334 

1,049 

–

78

–

78

CONSOLIDATED

2011 
$‘000 

2010 
$’000

36,582,000 

20,095,510

14,692,314 

12,733,588

Share capital increased during the year as a result of the issue of ordinary shares to option holders exercising 832,000 share options  
(2010: 75,000) as well as capital raising of 1,126,726 shares (2010: Nil). 

The total number of share options outstanding at 30 June 2011 is 6,286,797 (2010: 5,138,201).

Ordinary shares have the right to receive dividends as declared and, in the event of winding up the Group, to participate in the proceeds 
from the sale of all surplus assets in proportion to the number of and amounts paid up on shares held.

Ordinary shares entitle their holder to one vote, either in person or by proxy, at a meeting of the Group.

Effective 1 July 1998, the Corporations legislation in place abolished the concepts of authorised capital and par value shares. 
Accordingly, the Group does not have authorised capital nor par value in respect of its issued shares.

15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
a) OPERATING LEASE COmmITmENTS
The Group had entered into commercial lease for the current premises which had a life of 10 years.

The Group has also entered into a new commercial lease for the new premises which also has an initial life of 10 years with the option 
to renew at the end of the contract period. 

During 2011 the Group also entered into several hire purchase motor vehicle leases with a life of 3 years. 

There are no restrictions placed upon the lessee by entering into these leases.

Future minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

Operating Lease Commitments 

  minimum lease payments  

Not later than one year  

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years  

  More than 5 years  

Total operating lease commitments  

Operating lease expenses recognised as an expense during the period:  

CONSOLIDATED

2011 
$‘000 

2010 
$’000

1,963 

10,843 

10,161 

22,967 

543 

541

414

–

955

462

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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b) CONTINGENCIES 
On 24 October 2011, iSelect Life Pty Ltd reported to the Australian Securities & Investments Commission a breach in relation to its  
Australian Financial Services Licence relating to life insurance policies sold between April 2009 and March 2011. As a result of this breach,  
an internal review of all life insurance policies sold during that period is being undertaken. The amount (if any) of any liability cannot be 
reliably determined at this time, accordingly no amounts have been recorded in the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2011. 
Potential liabilities for the Group, should any obligation be identified, are expected to be covered by insurance maintained by the Group. 

16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE
a) SuBSIDIARIES
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of iSelect Limited and the subsidiaries listed in the following table:

Name 

iSelect Health Pty Ltd 

iSelect Life Pty Ltd 

iSelect General Pty Ltd 

iSelect Media Pty Ltd  

iSelect Mortgages Pty Ltd 

Country of 
incorporation 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

2011 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

2010 

100% 

100% 

100% 

0% 

0% 

2011 
$ 

2011  
$

21,044,113 

20,386,038

6,900,000 

3,250,000

7,530,000 

5,730,000

1,190,000 

775,000 

–

–

b) uLTImATE PARENT
iSelect Limited is the ultimate Australian parent entity of the Group. 

c) kEy mANAGEmENT PERSONNEL
Details relating to key management personnel, including remuneration paid, are included in note 19. 

d) TRANSACTIONS WITh RELATED PARTIES
The following table provides the total amount of transactions that were entered into with related parties for the relevant financial year 
(for information regarding outstanding balances on related party trade receivables and payables at year end, refer to notes 7 and 12 
respectively): 

Related party 

Consolidated

Shareholder related entities

Ninemsn – Advertising Services

2011 

2010 

Director related entities

martin Dalgleish – Consultancy fees

2011 

2010 

Sales 
to related 
parties 
$ 

Purchases 
from related 
parties 
$ 

Other  
transactions 
with related  
parties 
$ 

Balances 
outstanding 
at balance 
date 
$

– 

– 

– 

– 

174,504 

59,337 

20,000 

80,000 

85,000 

– 

– 

– 

259,504

59,337

20,000

80,000

Terms and conditions of transactions with related parties
Sales to and purchases from related parties are made in arm’s length transactions both at normal market prices and on normal  
commercial terms.

Outstanding balances at period-end are unsecured, interest free and settlement occurs in cash.

No guarantees were provided or received for any related party receivables or payables.

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2011

17.  EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE
In relation to the current premises, which iSelect intend to move out from in late October 2011, iSelect Health Pty Ltd (a wholly owned 
subsidiary of iSelect Limited) has raised provisions of $500k and $549k for make good costs and onerous contracts for rent respectively. 
The Group is in the process of formalising the surrender of the lease over its current premises before the end of the lease (with no make 
good obligation). As part of the surrender arrangements, the Group has agreed to pay a licence fee for the continued display of its outdoor 
signage at the premises at a cost of $165k. As a result, in the 2012 financial year, iSelect anticipates to recoup the $500k in relation to the 
make good costs and will likely be able to recoup approximately $314k in relation to the onerous contract for rent, subject to finalisation  
of all arrangements.

On 19 August 2011, iSelect Limited announced an off-market takeover bid for all of the shares of Infochoice Ltd for total consideration 
of $33.538 million. iSelect’s offer to Infochoice shareholders is now unconditional. As at the date of this report, iSelect has received 
acceptances from 98.72% of the Infochoice shares. iSelect will fund the acquisition from drawings under a $35 million bridge loan  
note facility arranged by Goldman Sachs & Partners Australia Capital Markets Limited with a maturity date of 20 August 2012.

Other than the matters discussed above, in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of this report no item, 
transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the Directors of Group, to affect significantly the operations  
of the Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Group, in future financial years.

18. AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION
The following total remuneration was received, or is due and receivable, by the auditor of the Group in respect of:

Amounts received or due and receivable by Ernst & Young Australia for:  

Audit of the financial statements  

Other Services:  

– tax compliance 

– assurance related 

– due diligence 

– equity raising 

– regulatory compliance 

Total  

CONSOLIDATED

2011 
$ 

2010 
$ 

149,300 

114,073

47,800 

25,650 

94,615 

58,674 

26,400 

30,000

39,000

_

_

24,720

402,439 

207,793

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Non-Executive Chairman
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director
Non-Executive Director – resigned 22 September 2010
Non-Executive Director – resigned 25 May 2011
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director – appointed 22 September 2010

19. DIRECTOR AND ExECUTIVE DISCLOSURE
a) DETAILS OF kEy mANAGEmENT PERSONNEL
Directors
Martin Dalgleish  
Damien Waller 
Shaun Bonett 
Leslie Webb 
Nicholas Gray 
Joanne Pollard 
Michael McLeod 
Patrick O’Sullivan 
Executives
Chris Brant 
Mark Blackburn 
Matthew McCann 
Gerald Brown 
Paul Cullinan 
David May 
Alla Keogh 
Chris Billing  

Group Chief Financial Officer – appointed 24 October 2011
Group Chief Financial Officer – appointed 1 October 2010 – resigned 4 October 2011
Corporate Development Director/Company Secretary (from 22 September 2010) 
Chief Executive Officer – Insurance
Chief Financial Officer – Insurance – resigned 22 January 2011 (Company Secretary to 22 September 2010)
Chief Marketing Officer – appointed 1 June 2011
Human Resource Director – to 19 September 2011
Products Director

b) COmPENSATION OF kEy mANAGEmENT PERSONNEL
Aggregated compensation of Directors and key management personnel was as follows:

Consolidated  

2011

Total compensation 

2010

Total compensation 

Short-term 
employee 
benefits 
$ 

Post 
employment 
benefits 
$ 

Termination 
benefits 
$ 

Share 
based 
payment 
$ 

Other  
long-term 
benefits 
$ 

Total 
$

2,610,643 

215,804 

1,850,435 

157,190 

– 

– 

369,046 

233,204 

– 

– 

3,195,493

2,240,829

All equity transactions with key management personnel other than those arising from the exercise of remuneration options have been 
entered into under terms and conditions no more favourable than those the Group would have adopted if dealing at arm’s length.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2011

19. DIRECTOR AND ExECUTIVE DISCLOSURE (CONTINUED)
c)  OPTION hOLDINGS OF kEy mANAGEmENT PERSONNEL 

Balance at 
1 July 2010 

Granted as 
Remun- 
eration 

Options 
Exercised 

Net 
Change 

Balance  
at end 
of period 
Other #  30 June 2011 

Total 

Exercisable 

Not  
Exercisable

Total Options  
vested at 30 June 2011

30 June 2011 

Directors

Damien Waller 

2,685,276 

450,000 

(113,202) 

Martin Dalgleish 

Shaun Bonnett 

Leslie Webb 

Michael McLeod 

Patrick O’Sullivan* 

Executives

Mark Blackburn** 

180,000 

139,147 

30,000 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

100,000 

– 

(109,147) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

3,022,074 

2,751,483 

2,572,074 

179,409

180,000 

134,836 

134,836 

30,000 

30,000 

– 

– 

30,000 

30,000 

– 

– 

30,000 

30,000 

– 

– 

–

–

–

–

–

100,000 

 39,869 

 _ 

 39,869

Matthew McCann  

      90,000  

       150,000  

      93,750  

       150,000  

            –   

            –   

           –  

    240,000  

  149,803  

    90,000  

    59,803 

           –  

    243,750  

  153,553  

    93,750  

    59,803 

Gerald Brown 

Paul Cullinan^^ 

David May*** 

Alla Keogh~ 

Chris Billing*** 

Total 

30 June 2010 

Directors

Martin Dalgleish 

Shaun Bonnett 

Leslie Webb 

Nicholas Gray^ 

Joanne Pollard^^^ 

Michael McLeod 

Patrick O’Sullivan* 

Executives

Mark Blackburn** 

Matthew McCann 

Gerald Brown 

Paul Cullinan 

Total 

    195,000  

               –   

     (90,000) 

    105,000  

  74,918  

    15,000  

    59,918 

             –  

       100,000  

           –  

       100,000  

      20,000  

       100,000  

           –   

           –   

           –   

           –   

    100,000  

  24,691  

          –   

    24,691 

           –   

    100,000  

   39,869  

          –   

    39,869 

           –   

    120,000  

   50,243  

       –   

    50,243 

3,433,173 

1,150,000 

(312,349) 

– 

4,270,824 

3,479,265 

2,965,660 

513,605

Balance at 
1 July 2009 

Granted as 
Remun- 
eration 

Options 
Exercised 

Net 
Change 

Balance  
at end 
of period 
Other #  30 June 2010 

Total 

Exercisable 

Not  
Exercisable

Total Options 
vested at 30 June 2010

180,000 

139,147 

105,000 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

90,000 

90,000 

195,000 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

3,750 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(75,000) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

2,685,276 

2,685,276 

2,685,276 

180,000 

139,147 

30,000 

74,945 

139,147 

30,000 

74,945 

139,147 

30,000 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

90,000 

93,750 

56,976 

89,918 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

17,984 

195,000 

135,000 

101,250 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

56,976

71,934

33,750

3,413,173 

3,211,262 

3,048,602 

162,660

Damien Waller 

2,685,276 

3,484,423 

3,750 

(75,000) 

^ 
* 
**  

^^ 

Nicholas Gray Resigned 22 September 2010
Patrick O’Sullivan appointed 22 September 2010
 Mark Blackburn appointed 4 October 2010,  
resigned 4 October 2011
Paul Cullinan resigned 22 January 2011

^^^  Joanne Pollard resigned 25 May 2011
~ 
*** 
#  

Alla Keogh departed 19 September 2011
Staff were not considered KMP in 2010
included forfeiture

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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d)  ShAREhOLDINGS OF kEy mANAGEmENT PERSONNEL (CONSOLIDATED) 

30 June 2011 

Directors

Damien Waller 

Martin Dalgleish 

Shaun Bonett 

Leslie Webb 

Nicholas Gray^ 

Joanne Pollard^^^ 

Michael McLeod 

Patrick O’Sullivan * 

Executives

Mark Blackburn** 

Matthew McCann  

Gerald Brown 

Paul Cullinan^^ 

David May 

Alla Keogh~ 

Chris Billing 

Total 

30 June 2010 

Directors

Damien Waller 

Martin Dalgleish 

Shaun Bonett 

Leslie Webb 

Nicholas Gray^ 

Joanne Pollard^^^ 

Michael McLeod 

Patrick O’Sullivan* 

Executives

Mark Blackburn** 

Matthew McCann 

Gerald Brown 

Paul Cullinan^^ 

David May 

Alla Keogh~ 

Chris Billing 

Total 

Balance at 

Granted as 
30 June 2010  Remuneration 

On Exercise  Other changes 
of Options  during the year 

Balance at  
30 June 2011

       1,487,234  

                   –  

        113,202  

            (439,641) 

    1,160,795 

                  –  

                   –  

                 –  

                 –  

                  – 

         389,017  

                   –  

        109,147  

           (498,164)  

         – 

         310,000  

                   –  

                 –  

             (70,000)  

    240,000 

                  –  

                   –  

                 –  

                 –  

                  – 

                  –  

                   –  

                 –  

                 –  

                  – 

                  –  

                  –  

                 –  

             14,935  

           14,935 

                  –  

           – 

                 –  

– 

– 

                 –  

 –                                –  

32,258 

           32,258

            7,035  

                  –  

                 –  

                –  

            7,035 

            7,035  

                   –  

                –  

                 –  

            7,035 

           41,497  

                   –  

         90,000  

            (51,497)  

80,000 

                 –  

                   –  

                 –  

                 –  

                  – 

                 –  

                   –  

                 –  

                –  

                  – 

                  –  

                   –  

                 –  

                 –  

                  – 

2,241,818 

– 

312,349 

(1,012,109) 

1,542,058

Balance 

Granted as 
1 July 2009  Remuneration 

On Exercise  Other changes 
of Options  during the year 

Balance  
30 June 2010

1,487,234 

– 

389,017 

235,000 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

7,035 

7,035 

41,497 

– 

– 

– 

2,166,818 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

75,000 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

75,000 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

1,487,234

–

389,017

310,000

–

–

–

–

–

7,035

7,035

41,497

–

–

–

2,241,818

Paul Cullinan resigned 22 January 2011

Nicholas Gray Resigned 22 September 2010
 Patrick O’Sullivan appointed 22 September 2010

^ 
* 
**   Mark Blackburn appointed 4 October 2010, resigned 4 October 2011
^^ 
^^^  Joanne Pollard resigned 25 May 2011
~ 
*** 
#  

Alla Keogh departed 19 September 2011
Staff were not considered KMP in 2010
included forfeiture

 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2011

19. DIRECTOR AND ExECUTIVE DISCLOSURE (CONTINUED)
All equity transactions with key management personnel other than those arising from the exercise of remuneration options have been 
entered into under terms and conditions no more favourable than those the Group would have adopted if dealing at arm’s length.

20. SHARE BASED PAYMENT PLANS 
a) RECOGNISED ShARE BASED PAymENT ExPENSES
The expense recognised for employee services received during the period is shown in the table below: 

Expense arising from equity settled share based payment transactions 

    CONSOLIDATED

2011 
 $‘000  

658 

2010 
 $‘000 

274

The share based payment plans are described below. There have been no cancellations or modifications to any of the plans  
during the period. On the reorganisation of the corporate group on 27 April 2007, all plans were novated from iSelect Health Pty Ltd 
(formerly iSelect Pty Ltd) to the parent Company iSelect Limited.

b) TyPES OF ShARE BASED PAymENT PLANS
Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP)
ESOP (Post 1 July 2010)
Under the iSelect ESOP, share options may be granted to Company Directors, Company Secretary, Senior Executives and employees.  
The ESOP is designed to align participant’s interests with those of shareholders by increasing the value of the Group’s shares. Under the 
ESOP, the exercise price of the options is set at or above the market price of the shares on the date of grant. Typical vesting period for 
options granted is the equivalent of two and half years. The term of the options is typically three years. For all participants, in the event of 
change of control or departure from iSelect after the required service period, the issued options will be pro-rated to determine the applicable 
qualifying options based on service term. In addition, all shares have an attached Groups performance condition hurdle which needs  
to be achieved in order for options to be exercisable. Specific conditions exist in relation to a takeover where more than 90% of the share 
capital is acquired by another entity. 

When a participant ceases employment prior to the service period of their share options, the non vested share options are pro-rated based 
on the proportion of the service period completed. The vested options will also be forfeited in circumstances where the participant has 
breached their contract of employment. All ESOP options are forfeited on the insolvency of the iSelect Limited. There are no cash settlement 
alternatives.

ESOP (Pre 1 July 2010)
Under the iSelect ESOP, share options are granted to Company Directors, secretary and Senior Executives. The ESOP is designed to align 
participant’s interests with those of shareholders by increasing the value of the Group’s shares. Under the ESOP, the exercise price of 
the options is set at or above the market price of the shares on the date of grant. For all participants, excluding Company Directors and 
secretary, 50% of deemed options granted will vest over the prescribed vesting period subject to CEO performance assessment. Typical 
vesting period for options granted varies from three to four years. The term of the options is typically five years. For all participants, 
excluding Company Directors and secretary, vested options can be exercised on an Initial Public Offering (IPO) event or trade sale event  
or within six months prior to their expiry or at the discretion of the Board. For all participants, 75% of any unvested options immediately  
vest on an IPO or trade sale event. 

When a participant ceases employment prior to the vesting of their share options, the non vested share options are forfeited. The vested 
options will also be forfeited in circumstances where the participant has breached their contract of employment. All ESOP options  
are forfeited on the insolvency of the iSelect Limited or iSelect Health Pty Ltd. There are no cash settlement alternatives.

CEO Performance Plan
The CEO Performance Plan (CEO Plan) is a contract between the Group and the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Damien Waller  
for the grant of share options in the Group. The share options under the CEO Plan were granted on 20 December 2005 by iSelect Health 
Pty Ltd and novated to the Group on 27 April 2007. The CEO Plan is designed to align the CEO’s interests with those of shareholders 
by increasing the value of the Group. If all vesting conditions are met and the Group’s valuation is equal to or exceeds $265m then 
all options can be exercised. The share options have an exercise price of $2.22 and fully vested to 30 June 2008. The share options expire 
two years (or later if a compulsory escrow period is required) from the date of IPO or Trade Sale or if neither of these have occurred prior 
to 1 January 2010 then the expiry will be 1 January 2012.

Terms of an agreement with ninemsn Pty Ltd relating to the purchase of shares in the Group on 31 March 2006 granted ninemsn Pty Ltd 
share options in the Group. The exercise price of the options is $4.25. The number of exercisable options is calculated, so that ninemsn  
Pty Ltd has the same equity interest in the Group based on the total number of shares on issue after the CEO options are exercised but 
before any additional ninemsn exercisable options are issued.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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c) SummARIES OF OPTIONS GRANTED uNDER ESOP, CEO PLAN AND NINEmSN PTy LTD AGREEmENTS
The following table illustrates the number (No.) and weighted average exercise prices (WAEP) of, and movements in, share options during 
the year:

Outstanding at the beginning of the period 

Granted during the period 

Forfeited during the period 

Exercised during the period 

Expired during the period 

Outstanding at the end of the period 

Exercisable at the end of the year 

2011 No. 

2011 WAEP 
$ 

2010 No. 

2010 WAEP 
$

5,119,597 

2,000,000 

– 

(832,800) 

– 

6,286,797 

3,901,797 

3.93 

22.50 

– 

1.78 

– 

10.12 

3.56 

5,213,767 

118,750 

– 

(189,716) 

(23,204) 

5,119,597 

4,537,272 

3.70

9.82

–

1.13

4.25

3.93

3.05

The outstanding balance as at 30 June 2011 is represented by:

– 

– 

– 

– 

 2,557,074 options over ordinary shares with an exercise of $2.22, exercisable upon meeting the ESOP conditions  
and CEO Plan conditions;

 945,384 options over ordinary shares with an exercise of $4.25, exercisable upon meeting the ESOP conditions  
and CEO Plan conditions;

 291,681 options over ordinary shares with an exercise price of $7.50 to $9.50 (WAEP of $8.31), exercisable upon meeting  
the ESOP conditions;

 355,000 options over ordinary shares with an exercise price ranging from $10.00 to $12.50 (WAEP of $11.26),  
exercisable upon meeting the ESOP conditions;

–  47,658 options over ordinary shares with an exercise price of $15.35, exercisable upon meeting the ESOP conditions.

–  90,000 options over ordinary shares with an exercise price of $20.00, exercisable upon meeting the ESOP conditions.

–  2,000,000 options over ordinary shares with an exercise price of $22.50, exercisable upon meeting the ESOP conditions.

d) WEIGhTED AvERAGE REmAINING CONTRACTuAL LIFE
The weighted average remaining contractual life for the share options outstanding as at 30 June 2011 is 1.11 years.

e) RANGE OF ExERCISE PRICE
The range of exercise prices for options outstanding at the end of the period was $2.22 to $22.50.

As the range of exercise prices is wide, refer to section (c) above for further information in assessing the number and timing  
of additional shares that may be issued and the cash that may be received upon exercise of those options.

f) WEIGhTED AvERAGE FAIR vALuE
The weighted average fair value of options granted during the year was $0.72.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2011

20. SHARE BASED PAYMENT PLANS (CONTINUED) 
g) OPTION PRICING mODEL: ESOP, CEO PLAN AND NINEmSN PTy LTD AGREEmENTS
The fair value of the equity settled share options granted under the ESOP, CEO Plan and ninemsn Pty Ltd agreements is estimated  
as at the date of grant using a Binomial model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted. 

The following table lists the inputs to the models used for the period ended 30 June 2011:

Dividend Yield (%)  

Years 0 to 3  

Years 4 to 5  

Years 6 to 7  

Years 8 plus  

Expected Volatility (%)  

Expected life of Options (years)  

Option Exercise price (WAEP) ($)  

Weighted average share price at measurement date ($)  

* inclusive of ninemsn Pty Ltd agreement

ESOP 
Post 1 July 
2010 

ESOP  
Pre 1 July  
2010 

CEO PLAN* 

– 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

42.00 

3 

22.50 

15.50 

– 

1.00 

1.50 

2.00 

–

1.00

1.50

2.00

40.00 

40.00

4.98 

6.33 

3.80 

5.97

2.74

2.44

The expected volatility was determined by considering volatility for similar sized and industry listed companies. The expected volatility 
therefore reflects the assumption that the comparison volatility is indicative of future trends, which may also not necessarily be the actual 
outcome.

21. PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION

Information relating to iSelect Limited 

Current assets  

Non-current assets  

Total Assets  

Current liabilities  

Non-current liabilities  

Total Liabilities  

Issued capital  

Share based payments reserve  

Retained earnings  

Total shareholders’ equity  

Profit or loss of parent entity  

Total comprehensive income of the parent entity  

2011 
 $‘000  

2010 
 $‘000 

11,284 

41,633 

52,917 

541 

12,073 

12,614 

36,581 

1,827 

1,895 

40,303 

409 

409 

4,653

33,559

38,212

2,200

13,262

15,462

20,095

1,169

1,486

22,750

208

208

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
37

Directors’ Declaration

In accordance with a resolution of the Directors of iSelect Limited (formerly iSelect Pty Ltd), I state that:

1.  In the opinion of the Directors:

a)     the financial statements and notes of the Company and of the Consolidated Entity are in accordance with the 

Corporations Act 2001, including:

i)  

 giving a true and fair view of the Company’s and Consolidated Entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2011  
and of their performance for the period ended on that date.

ii) 

 complying with Accounting Standards and Corporations Regulations 2001.

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

2. 

 This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the Directors in accordance with section 
295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ended 30 June 2011.

On behalf of the Board

Damien Waller 
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director

Melbourne 
27 October 2011

 
 
 
 
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Independent Auditor’s Report 

to the members of iSelect Limited

Independent auditor's report to the members of iSelect Limited 
Independent auditor's report to the members of iSelect Limited 
Report on the financial report 
Report on the financial report 
We have audited the accompanying financial report of iSelect Limited, which comprises the consolidated 
statement of financial position as at 30 June 2011, the consolidated statement of comprehensive 
We have audited the accompanying financial report of iSelect Limited, which comprises the consolidated 
income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for 
statement of financial position as at 30 June 2011, the consolidated statement of comprehensive 
the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other 
income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for 
explanatory information and the directors' declaration of the consolidated entity comprising the company 
the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other 
and the entities it controlled at the year's end or from time to time during the financial year. 
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 
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 
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true 
such internal controls as the directors determine are necessary to enable the preparation of the financial 
and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for 
report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.  
such internal controls as the directors determine are necessary to enable the preparation of the financial 
report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.  
Auditor's responsibility 
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 
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our 
relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain 
audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with 
reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. 
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 judgment, including the assessment 
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in 
of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making 
the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment 
those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal controls relevant to the entity's preparation and 
of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making 
fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the 
those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal controls relevant to the entity's preparation and 
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's 
fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the 
internal controls. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and 
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's 
the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall 
internal controls. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and 
presentation of the financial report. 
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. 
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for 
our audit opinion. 
Independence 
Independence 
In conducting our audit we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 
2001.  We have given to the directors of the company a written Auditor’s Independence Declaration, a 
In conducting our audit we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 
copy of which is included in the directors’ report.  
2001.  We have given to the directors of the company a written Auditor’s Independence Declaration, a 
copy of which is included in the directors’ report.  

Liability limited by a scheme approved 
under Professional Standards Legislation 
Liability limited by a scheme approved 
under Professional Standards Legislation 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
39

2 

Opinion 

In our opinion: 

a. 

the financial report of iSelect Ltd is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

i 

ii 

giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 30 June 2011 
and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and 

complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

Ernst & Young 

Ashley Butler 
Partner 
Melbourne 
27 October 2011 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Corporate Directory

DIRECTORS
Martin Dalgleish 

Damien Waller 

Chairman

 Group Chief Executive Officer 
and Managing Director

Shaun Bonett 

Non-Executive Director

Michael McLeod 

Non-Executive Director

Pat O’Sullivan 

 Non-Executive Director

Leslie Webb 

Non-Executive Director

COMPANY SECRETARY
Matt McCann

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and their contractors and agents (iSelect parties) in the 
preparation of this document to ensure that the information 
provided is accurate, the contents of the document have not 
been independently verified by the iSelect parties (other than 
to the extent that Ernst & Young have carried out verification).

No liability other than that which may not be excluded by law 
is accepted for any damage, loss, injury or expense caused by 
errors or omissions in this document or arising from any action 
taken by any person in reliance upon it.

The information in this document is subject to variation 
if changes occur after the document has been prepared.

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iSelect party.

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