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annual Report 2012

Contents
  1  Performance Highlights
  2  Operational Performance
  3  Strategy
  4  Chairman’s Message
  6  CEO’s Report
  8  Board Members
 10  Executive Team
 12  Corporate Governance
 15  Financial Report

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Health

Car

Life

Broadband

Home Loans

Energy

Contents

iSelect Annual Report 20121

performance Highlights

FY12 was a year of strong growth for iSelect, 
with the business continuing to exceed expectations 
across a number of key metrics, including operating 
revenue, eBiTDA and referred sales

Strong revenue growth trajectory continued 
in FY12 ($m)

Market share gains and lead conversion uplift 
saw strong FY12 eBiTDA growth ($m)

55%
REvEnuE gROwTH*

39%
EBIDTa gROwTH*

FY12

FY11

$111.9

$72.4

FY12

FY11

$24.1

$17.4

Revenue diversity underpinned by growth in new business launches

10%
OTHER

19%
OTHER

Fy09

90%
HEalTH

Fy12

81%
HEalTH

The performance of our Health 
business was a key standout in FY12, 
contributing heavily to our overall result. 
The resilience of this business was very 
pleasing, especially amidst the market 
volatility generated by means testing 
of the Private Health Insurance Rebate.

Similarly, consumer response to our FY11 
launch businesses remained strong, with 
year one results for both Home Loans 
and Broadband reflecting a measurable 
contribution to FY12 group revenue.

The diversification of our business gained 
further momentum throughout the year 
with the launch of iSelect Energy, earning 
itself the label of ‘most successful new 
iSelect business since inception’. We also 
commenced the integration of our first 
acquisition, InfoChoice, into the iSelect 
group over the period. This business is 
showing great promise following a website 
redesign which will better harness its 
strong organic website traffic.

Operational performance gains were 
achieved by maintaining a strong focus on 
the optimisation of online and offline sales 
channels and ensuring the efficiency of 
these channels through major data-driven 
initiatives aimed at lifting lead conversion 
to new heights.

Our team grew from 307 to 426 during 
FY12 as we continued to increase scale 
across our businesses in response to strong 
consumer demand. To accommodate 
this growth we completed the move 
to a purpose-built iSelect campus in the 
Melbourne suburb of Cheltenham.

EBITDA – Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation
*Statutory

Contents

2

Operational performance

2012 was a year of significant operational 
achievement. Revenue and profitability 
continued their strong growth trajectory, 
underpinned by a great year in Health

2012 saw insurance referred sales increase 
by more than 30% versus previous year. 

This outstanding result was driven by  
an increased focus on targeted marketing 
activities and projects aimed at 
improving efficiency.

Health continued to perform very strongly, 
setting a second half sales record. Our focus 
on innovative channel and lead optimisation 
projects over the year saw a strong uplift in 
sales lead conversion. The benefits gained in 
this area during 2012 will be consolidated in 
2013 with a key focus on deep data analysis, 
aimed at driving further optimisation of 
conversion over the coming year.

Strategic marketing initiatives focused on 
building the iSelect brand and providing 
cross-business benefits saw our prompted 
brand awareness remain strong in the Health 
Sector at 69%. Similar results are now being 
achieved in motor insurance, with iSelect 
achieving 80% prompted brand awareness.

The launch of Energy was the most 
successful new iSelect business launch since 
Health Insurance in 2000. This business 
achieved approximately 3,000 sales per 
month within three months of launch. 
Strong consumer appetite for our new 
service offering was driven by media 
coverage of rising energy prices and the 
Federal Government’s introduction of  
a tax on carbon. 

Our robust panel of suppliers, including 
two of the three major national energy 
providers, will drive sustained growth of this 
business over the medium term.

The acquisition of InfoChoice was 
completed in Q2, with significant progress 
made on integrating this business into the 
iSelect group. A rebrand of the InfoChoice 
visual identity was completed in Q4, 
including a website redesign aimed at 
broadening the appeal of InfoChoice 
outside of its installed customer base.

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Strategy

iSelect continued to leverage its 
position in insurance to move into 
more non-insurance categories

2000

2007

Life Insurance

Private 
Health Insurance

Private 
Health Insurance

2009

General
Insurance

Life Insurance

Private 
Health Insurance

2011

Home Loans

Broadband

General
Insurance

2012

Energy

Money

Home Loans

Broadband

General
Insurance

Life Insurance

Private 
Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Private 
Health Insurance

FY12 saw iSelect deliver against its strategic 
objective of diversification through organic 
growth and acquisition, as we continued 
to build the ‘home of comparison’ for 
Australian consumers. The strong FY11 
performance in our insurance categories 
provided us with scope to continue launching 
new businesses (iSelect Energy), and 
complete our first acquisition (InfoChoice).

Over the period we continued to leverage our 
brand, technology and people to deliver the 
right consumer to the right product in a more 
effective manner. Our strategic point of 
differentiation in the Australian comparison 
sector, ‘full-advice comparison’, saw us 
maintain and consolidate our market-leading 
position as we continued to receive praise 
from consumers and product suppliers alike.

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Chairman’s message

FY12 was a landmark year for iSelect, 
characterised by sustained growth across 
the business and a continued focus 
on diversification and innovation

Our track record of results over 
the last four years has been 
compelling, with a revenue CagR* 
of 61% (Fy09 to Fy12) and an 
EBITDa CagR of 135% (Fy09 
to Fy12). This strong performance 
has seen our share price increase 
from $4.25 in 2006 to $18.50 in 
2012, representing a 6 year Total 
Shareholder Return (TSR) of 335%.

we were pleased with the first  
full-year performance of our 2011  
launch categories which have 
highlighted the strength of the 
iSelect business model and our 
ability to compete in new markets.

This, combined with the continued 
integration of InfoChoice into 
the iSelect stable, saw us move 
several steps closer to achieving 
our long term strategic objective 
of business diversification.

The ongoing strength of our Health business 
enabled us to continue investing in new 
launch categories during FY12, which 
as highlighted last year, will allow iSelect to 
develop its breadth of expertise and better 
position us for sustained growth over the 
medium to long term.

The standout performance of iSelect 
Energy since launch in Q3 highlighted the 
receptive nature of the market to our unique 
comparison and sales methodology. 

Our continued investment in the iSelect 
brand saw us reach these new target 
markets with even greater confidence, 
following the development and launch of 
additional executions of the ‘Mr iSelect’ 
creative platform.

Innovation across our entire business 
was a key focus over the period, aimed 
at unlocking previously untapped potential  
in our more established businesses while 
super-charging the initial growth phase 
of our new launch categories.

Our investment in “Big Data” continues and 
has been a significant focus as part of my 
new role, and is a source of new opportunity 
and profit growth within the business. 
Particular focus is being given to projects 
that deliver significant incremental revenue 
and profit straight to bottom line.

The integration of InfoChoice (the market 
leader in financial product comparison) 
into the iSelect group of companies has 
catapulted our business into a range of 
new financial services categories, with early 
results showing great promise. Our business 
is now the leader in both financial and 
insurance comparison – both markets 
are enormous and represent significant 
opportunity for the Group. Our ability to 
successfully execute a strategic acquisition 
and then consolidate this via a smooth 
integration process has us well positioned 
to consider other strategic acquisitions over 
the long term. 

The sustained growth of our business over 
the period necessitated a move to purpose-
built premises in Cheltenham. With the 
move now complete, our new home has 
proven extremely popular with both our 
people and visitors alike and includes room 
for expansion. The productivity benefits 
of creating a work environment that meets 
the needs of our people and dovetails with 
our unique culture are immeasurable.

My move to the role of Executive Chairman in 
early calendar 2012 and the appointment of 
Matt McCann to the role of Chief Executive 
Officer has proven extremely positive for the 
organisation. These leadership changes have 
enabled me to focus on key strategic projects 
vital to the continued growth and efficiency 
of the organisation. Similarly, Matt McCann’s 
sound management of the organisation 
post-transition gives me every confidence the 
company is in safe hands moving forward.

*Compound Annual Growth Rate

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Revenue growth (FY09 to FY12) ($m)

eBiTDA growth (FY09 to FY12) ($m)

60%
Fy09–Fy12 CagR*

FY12

FY11

FY10

FY09

$43.5

$27.1

$111.9

$72.4

135%
Fy09–Fy12 CagR*

FY12

FY11

FY10

$9.3

$1.8

$24.1

$17.4

I’d like to thank my fellow board colleagues, 
Matt McCann and the entire executive team 
for their significant and tireless contribution 
to iSelect over the 2012 financial year. 

It is their hard work and the combined efforts 
of our 426 talented people that have seen 
iSelect maintain and consolidate its position 
as Australia’s leading provider of comparison 
and choice for Australian consumers. 

I look forward with great anticipation to 
the year ahead, which I have no doubt will 
be one of our most successful and exciting 
thus far.

Best Regards,

Damien Waller 
Executive Chairman

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CEO’s Report

i am pleased to provide my first report as  
Chief executive Officer of iSelect, in what has been  
the most successful year in our 12 year history

Key Highlights

Consolidated Revenue ($111.9m up  
55% on Fy11)

EBITDa ($24.1m up 39% on Fy11)

Consolidated Insurance Referred 
Sales (132k up 34% on Fy11)

Successful launch of iSelect Energy  
(our seventh comparison category)

acquisition and integration 
of InfoChoice

Completed move to new “purpose-
built” facilities in Cheltenham

The 2012 financial year has seen the business 
continue to grow strongly. This continued 
growth has been underpinned by another 
strong year in our health insurance 
business and promising signs from our new 
business units. 

pRIvaTE HEalTH InSuRanCE
iSelect’s influence on the private health 
insurance market increased further in 
FY12, with our market share increasing 
to approximately 20–25% of all Australian 
private health insurance sales (prior to the 
impact of Federal Government changes 
to the Private Health Insurance Rebate).

Analysis conducted during the year 
demonstrated that iSelect was delivering 
a more tailored group of consumers to 
its partner funds. Our ability to ensure 
consumers purchased products that were 
better suited to their personal needs 
resulted in sustained consumer loyalty to 
that fund, when compared to consumers 
who went directly to a health fund. 
The analysis also demonstrated that iSelect 
was still the most cost-effective volume 
channel for private health insurance funds 
to grow their membership base.

HOmE OF COmpaRISOn
While health insurance remains our 
strongest business unit, significant progress 
has been made during FY12 on expanding 
our total consumer offering. In particular, 
our move into the electricity and gas 
comparison market has proven to be our 
most successful new business launch 
to-date and represents a significant step 
toward fulfilling our strategic objective 
of becoming the “home of comparison” 
for Australian households.

As the internet moves closer to becoming 
the most pervasive channel for Australian 
consumers seeking to understand and 
compare products that impact their 
household budget, iSelect sees its role 
as one of information provider, adviser 
and purchase simplifier.

Over 130,000 Australian households 
benefited from of our services during FY12. 
This demonstrates the strength of our 
consumer offering and with an estimated 
9 million households in Australia in 2012-13, 
the growth potential of iSelect is clear.

BIg DaTa
Over the past three years, iSelect 
has invested in and developed a core 
competency in the analysis of enormous 
quantities of data from across the business. 
“Big Data” as it is known, is a major 
opportunity for all commercial enterprises 
over the next decade.

As a result of our Chairman’s decision to 
invest in this area three years ago, iSelect is 
now at the forefront of this new paradigm. 
Our recent business results and growth are 
reflective of the significant dividends that 
can be achieved by understanding our 
consumer in far greater detail, which at its 
core is the purpose of “Big Data”.

This understanding has allowed iSelect 
to tailor purchase experiences to those 
favoured by our various customer 
segments. This has significantly increased 
our ability to better service our customers 
and thereby increase our lead conversion 
rates. As a result, we have bolstered our 
intellectual property portfolio this year with 
three applications related to our innovation 
in this area.

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BuSInESS OuTlOOK
Our business outlook remains extremely 
positive as we work to consolidate this year’s 
strong result and drive sustained levels of 
performance and efficiency from both our 
established and newly launched business 
units in FY13. 

Lastly, I would like to personally thank the 
Board and in particular, Damien Waller 
for making my first nine months as Chief 
Executive so rewarding. Damien’s support 
and guidance since the February leadership 
transition has been truly humbling and I 
look forward with great optimism to all we 
will achieve together in FY13 and beyond.

Best Regards,

Matt McCann 
Chief Executive Officer

In FY12, these innovative developments have 
been focused solely on our health insurance 
business, however over the next 12 months 
these innovations will also be rolled out to our 
other comparison categories.

puBlIC COmpany
FY12 represented our first full year  
of trading as a public company. Over the 
year we continued to improve our systems 
and infrastructure to support this change 
in corporate structure. Separately, we 
continued to assess the possibility of listing 
on the Australian Securities Exchange.

InFOCHOICE
One of our major achievements this year 
has been the completion of the InfoChoice 
acquisition. By acquiring this business, iSelect 
is now the clear Australian market-leader in 
insurance and financial services comparison.

This strategic acquisition has provided 
iSelect with the ability to bring its advisory 
and sales infrastructure to bear on the 
InfoChoice brand and audience in the 
financial services category. The integration 
of Health Insurance and Home Loans into 
InfoChoice is now complete with Car and 
Life Insurance to follow.

The completion of this acquisition 
demonstrates the ability we have developed 
to successfully undertake and complete 
sizeable acquisitions and integrate them into 
the iSelect group. We will continue to assess 
opportunities in this area as they arise. 

pEOplE
During the year we also made some 
important additions to the iSelect Executive 
Team. From within our internal talent pool 
we appointed Joanna Thomas to the role 
of Sales and Operations Director and Trevor 
Jeffords to the role of General Counsel 
and Company Secretary.

From outside the organisation, Elise Morris 
was appointed as Human Resources Director 
and David Chalmers was appointed as Chief 
Financial Officer. We were also pleased to 
welcome back Roger McBride who returned 
to iSelect in the role of Marketing Director.

With the addition of Elise Morris to the 
Executive Team, we have increased the level 
of investment directed towards the growth 
and development of our people. This has 
included the introduction of the ‘Live Well 
Programme’, aimed at improving the health 
and wellbeing of our 426 talented people.

EvEnTS SuBSEquEnT
The most notable event subsequent 
to FY12 was the September placement of 
$28.9 million of new equity with a range 
of Australian institutions. We were very 
pleased with the response from the funds 
we presented to, which saw the offer 
oversubscribed, and the addition of several 
major Australian institutions to our register.

We will continue to assess the condition of 
Australian capital markets throughout FY13 
and will communicate any developments 
to you in due course.

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Board members

2.

3.

1.

1. DAMieN WALLeR 
executive Chairman

Damien is the Executive Chairman  
and co-founder of iSelect.

Since 2000, Damien has worked to build 
iSelect into Australia’s leading provider of 
better solutions for Australian consumers.

Prior to founding iSelect, Damien worked 
for pre-eminent stockbroking and 
investment banking house, Goldman 
Sachs JBWere. Prior to this, Damien worked 
for several large corporations including 
General Motors Holden.

Damien holds tertiary qualifications in 
both Engineering (Honours) and Law from 
Monash University, plus post graduate 
qualifications in Applied Finance and 
Investment from the Securities Institute 
of Australia. Damien is a fellow of the 
FINSIA (the Financial Services Institute 
of Australasia).

2. MATT MCCANN 
Chief executive Officer

Matt was appointed as Chief Executive 
Officer of iSelect in January 2012, 
overseeing the day to day operations of the 
iSelect group of companies and became 
a Board Director in February 2012.

Matt joined iSelect in 2008 as Corporate 
Development Director to drive iSelect’s 
group strategy, including M&A and 
Corporate Finance. In this role, Matt was 
responsible for expanding the iSelect 
consumer offering via the launch of new 
business categories and for attracting 
additional investment to support the 
continued growth of the company.  

In 2011 Matt lead the successful acquisition 
of InfoChoice, and the continued 
development of the iSelect management 
team. Matt was appointed to the iSelect board 
in September 2010 as Company Secretary.

Matt has 15 years of strategy, M&A, 
corporate finance, legal and operational 
experience in early stage, high growth 
companies. Prior to joining iSelect, Matt 
spent a decade in the UK, developing and 
running start-up technology and media 
businesses. Before leaving the UK, Matt 
was the Commercial & Strategy Director 
of British Telecom Plc’s mobile TV business 
unit – Movio.

Prior to this, he was the Business Affairs 
Director and Company Secretary for 
Shazam Entertainment Limited, where 
he was responsible for commercial and 
corporate strategy, and international 
development (including fundraising and 
investor relations).

Matt holds a Bachelor of Laws and trained 
at the international law firm Allens Arthur 
Robinson. He is admitted to practice in the 
Supreme Court of Victoria and the Federal 
and High Courts of Australia.

3. SHAuN BONeTT 
Non-executive Director

Shaun was appointed to the iSelect Board 
on 1 May 2003. Shaun founded (in 1994) 
and is the Chief Executive Officer of the 
Precision Group, an investor, developer 
and financier of retail and commercial 
property across Australia. Precision owns 
over A$1 billion dollars of commercial 
assets in Australia and has diversified its 
business into financial services and private 
equity investments, primarily in the IT 
and health sectors.

Shaun is a qualified lawyer and Barrister 
and Solicitor of the High Court of Australia 
and previously held various corporate 
advisory roles. He is also a member of the 
Australian Institute of Company Directors 
and Young Presidents’ Organisation.

4. MiKe MCLeOD 
Non-executive Director

Mike was appointed to the iSelect Board on 
4 September, 2009. Mike has over 30 years 
experience in the insurance industry with both 
insurance companies and insurance brokers.

Previously CEO of Australian Health 
Management (ahm), Mike has headed other 
companies including Australasian Medical 
Insurance Limited (UMP), Australia’s largest 
medical indemnity insurer and prior to that 
was CEO of Willis Coroon / Richard Oliver 
(WCRO), the Australian subsidiary of the 
world’s 4th largest insurance broking and 
risk consulting group.

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7.

6.

4.

He has served on several industry 
association boards including the National 
Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) 
and as a director of the Australian Health 
Insurance Association.

Mike currently holds the following  
Non-Executive directorships: 

Chairman of Integral Energy, Chairman 
of Eftpos Payments Australia Limited 
and Director of the advisory board of the 
Faculty of Commerce of the University 
of Wollongong.

5. PAT O’SuLLivAN 
Non-executive Director

Pat was appointed to the iSelect Board 
on 22 September, 2010. Pat’s professional 
experience includes CFO of the PBL Media 
Group from 2007 to 2012. Prior to that he 
was COO of PBL, a position he has held 
since February 2006. Before joining PBL, 
Pat was the CFO of Optus, a position he held 
for over three years with responsibility for 
the company’s financial affairs including 
corporate finance, taxation, treasury, risk 
management, procurement and property.

Previously, Pat held a number of positions at 
Goodman Fielder, Burns Philp and Company 
Limited and PwC.

Pat is currently a member of The Institute 
of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and 
The Institute of Chartered Accountants 
in Australia, and is a graduate of the 
Harvard Business School’s Advanced 
Management Programme.

6. LeSLie WeBB 
Non-executive Director

7. GReG CAMM 
Non-executive Director

Leslie was appointed to the iSelect Board 
on 14 February 2001. He is a Barrister of 
the Supreme Court of New South Wales, 
Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court 
of Victoria and Barrister and Solicitor of the 
High Court of Australia.

Leslie has consulted extensively to both 
publicly listed and unlisted public companies 
in the information technology and 
biotechnology industries on corporate and 
financial planning, intellectual property, 
corporate governance and strategic 
planning issues. In his role as a consultant 
he has been actively involved in advising on 
the globalisation of Australian companies.

Leslie was previously a director of ASX listed 
biotechnology company Gradipore (now 
Life Therapeutics Ltd) and is currently Non-
Executive Chairman of Stem Cell Sciences 
Ltd in Australia and a Non-Executive 
Director of Stem Cell Sciences plc (listed on 
the London Alternative Investment Market) 
and Generic Health Pty Ltd.

Greg was appointed to the iSelect Board 
on 20 August 2012 and has over 40 years 
experience in financial services, across both 
mutual and for-profit organisations.

Greg started his career in the credit union 
movement at PTTA (Vic) Credit Co-op – 
which later became Telecom Credit Union. 
From there Greg moved to the Victorian 
Credit Co-op Association. He later served 
as a Director and Chairman of Waverley 
Credit Union.

After leaving the credit union movement, 
Greg worked in mortgage insurance and 
securitisation, before joining the ANZ 
Banking Group in 1989.

Greg was with ANZ for 16 years. His roles 
included General Manager, CEO’s Office, 
Managing Director of the Mortgage 
Division, Managing Director of ANZ 
New Zealand and Managing Director 
of Australian Retail Banking.

Greg returned to New Zealand as Managing 
Director of AMP Financial Services 
(New Zealand) in 2005.

From 2007 to 2012, Greg held the 
position of Chief Executive Officer at 
Superpartners Ltd, Australia’s largest 
superannuation administrator.

Greg holds an MBA from the University of 
Melbourne and a Bachelor of Business from 
Monash University. He is a Trustee of the 
Australian Cancer Research Foundation.

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Executive Team

2.

4.

1.

3.

1. MATT MCCANN 
Chief executive Officer

Matt was appointed as Chief Executive 
Officer of iSelect in January 2012, 
overseeing the day to day operations of the 
iSelect group of companies and became 
a Board Director in February 2012.

Matt joined iSelect in 2008 as Corporate 
Development Director to drive iSelect’s 
group strategy, including M&A and 
Corporate Finance. In this role, Matt was 
responsible for expanding the iSelect 
consumer offering via the launch of new 
business categories and for attracting 
additional investment to support the 
continued growth of the company. In 2011 
Matt lead the successful acquisition of 
InfoChoice and the continued development 
of the iSelect management team. Matt was 
appointed to the iSelect board in September 
2010 as Company Secretary.

Matt has 15 years of strategy, M&A, 
corporate finance, legal and operational 
experience in early stage, high growth 
companies. Prior to joining iSelect, Matt 
spent a decade in the UK, developing and 
running start-up technology and media 
businesses. Before leaving the UK, Matt 
was the Commercial and Strategy Director 
of British Telecom Plc’s mobile TV business 
unit – Movio.

Prior to this, he was the Business Affairs 
Director and Company Secretary for 
Shazam Entertainment Limited, where 
he was responsible for commercial 
and corporate strategy, and international 
development (including fundraising 
and investor relations).

Matt holds a Bachelor of Laws and trained 
at the international law firm Allens Arthur 
Robinson. He is admitted to practice in the 
Supreme Court of Victoria and the Federal 
and High Courts of Australia.

2. DAviD CHALMeRS 
Chief Financial Officer

David was appointed as Chief Financial 
Officer of iSelect in August 2012 and 
maintains overall responsibility for iSelect’s 
finance and administration functions, 
having joined the organisation in 
February 2012 to lead iSelect’s Corporate 
Development team.

Before joining iSelect, David was head 
of Corporate Strategy and M&A for 
DuluxGroup. Prior to this he held corporate 
finance and private equity management 
roles of increasing responsibility with 
Macquarie Group. During his time at 
Macquarie, David took a lead role in 
developing Macquarie Capital’s private 
equity business in Asia.

David has over 15 years experience across 
all areas of corporate finance, investment 
banking and mergers and acquisitions. He 
holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from 
the University of Melbourne and a Masters 
of Business Administration from INSEAD.

3. TRevOR JeFFORDS 
General Counsel and Company Secretary

Trevor joined iSelect in 2010 and holds the 
position of General Counsel and Company 
Secretary with responsibility for legal, 
compliance and risk.

Trevor has over 12 years legal experience 
and prior to joining iSelect, worked for 
Freehills in Melbourne and Eversheds in 
London, advising primarily on corporate 
and commercial matters.

Trevor holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) 
and Bachelor of Information Technology 
and is admitted to practice in the Supreme 
Court of Victoria.

4. eLiSe MORRiS 
Human Resources Director

Elise joined iSelect in February 2012 and 
leads iSelect’s People function.

Prior to this, Elise held human resources 
roles of increasing responsibility for over 
a decade within some of Australia’s most 
well-recognised companies including 
Seek Limited and Pacific Brands. During 
her career, Elise has also held senior 
management positions within various  
multi-national corporations including the 
UK-based confectionery manufacturer 
Cadbury and its parent company 
Kraft Foods.

Elise holds a Bachelor of Business 
(Marketing), a Master of Management 
from Monash University and post-graduate 
qualifications in psychology.

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8. DANieL BiGNOLD 
executive General Manager  
(Health & General insurance)

Daniel joined iSelect in 2010 and holds the 
position of Executive General Manager – 
Health and General Insurance. Daniel has 
16 years sales, marketing and management 
experience spanning Asia-Pacific, Europe 
and North America. During that time he 
has worked with numerous IT and online 
businesses including IBM, TrakHealth 
and realestate.com.au.

Prior to joining iSelect, Daniel was the Head 
of Residential at realestate.com.au.

Daniel holds a Bachelor of Economics and 
a Masters of Commerce.

5. ROGeR MCBRiDe 
Marketing Director

Roger first joined iSelect in 2004 as 
Marketing Manager and over the years 
has been a driving force behind the 
strategic development of the iSelect 
brand in Australia.

6. CHRiS BiLLiNG 
Customer Strategy and initiatives Director

Chris joined iSelect in 2009 and leads 
the Customer Strategy and Initiatives 
team who are responsible for the 
continuous improvement of our customers’ 
online experience.

Today, Roger directs all Marketing 
operations at iSelect and brings extensive 
experience and a record of success in 
innovative marketing including B2B and 
B2C across online and integrated media 
and business landscapes.

Before coming to iSelect, Chris held 
various senior management positions with 
REA Group, Uecomm, TeleDenmark and 
Sensis. He has 18 years strategy, product 
management and marketing experience 
with online and IT companies.

Prior to iSelect Roger held various senior 
marketing and innovation roles across a 
number of large national and multinational 
corporations, leading the development 
and marketing of globally recognised and 
iconic brands such as Sensis, Pacific Access, 
Thomson Reuters and Ford Motor Company.

Roger holds a Bachelor of Business 
(Marketing) from Monash University.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Business and 
a Masters of Marketing.

7. JO THOMAS 
Sales and Operations Director

Jo joined iSelect in 2008 and maintains 
responsibility for the operational activities 
of each iSelect business vertical.

With over a decade of experience in leading 
large sales teams and operating divisions,  
Jo has worked with some of Australia’s 
largest companies including Telstra, 
Citibank, Metlife, Vodafone, Westpac 
and TRUenergy.

Jo holds a Bachelor of Communication 
Studies from Auckland University and a 
Master of Business Administration from 
Monash University.

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Corporate governance Report

iSelect Limited and its controlled entities 
(the ‘Group’) and its Board of Directors, 
are committed to maintaining the highest 
standards of corporate governance. 
The Board continues to review the Group’s 
corporate governance framework, policies 
and practices to ensure they meet the 
interests of shareholders and other 
stakeholders and to ensure that its best 
practice approach to corporate governance 
is sustained.

This report sets out the Group’s corporate 
governance practices for the financial year 
ended 30 June 2012.

1. COmpOSITIOn OF THE BOaRD
Damien Waller 
Managing Director/Executive Chair – 
elected to Executive Chair on 16 March 2012

Matthew McCann 
Chief Executive Officer – appointed 
7 February 2012

Martin Dalgleish 
Chair, independent and Non-Executive 
Director – resigned 16 March 2012

Shaun Bonett 
Independent and Non-Executive Director

Michael McLeod 
Independent and Non-Executive 
Director – resigned with effect from 
30 November 2012

Leslie Webb 
Independent and Non-Executive Director

Patrick O’Sullivan 
Non-Executive Director

Greg Camm 
Independent and Non-Executive Director – 
appointed 20 August 2012

Profiles of each Director are presented 
on page 8 and 9.

Patrick O’Sullivan is regarded as a non-
independent Director due to his relationship 
with Ninemsn Pty Ltd. The Group defines 
independent as either independent of the 
executive management and of the business, 
or independent of another material 
relationship that could impact the Director’s 
ability to act impartially in the Group’s 
best interests. 

2. BOaRD FunCTIOnS anD 
RESpOnSIBIlITIES
The Board has ultimate responsibility 
for setting policy regarding the business 
and affairs of the Group and its subsidiaries 
for the benefit of the shareholders and 
other stakeholders, and is accountable 
to shareholders for the performance of 
the Group. 

The Board seeks to ensure that:

 –

 –

 –

its membership represents an 
appropriate balance between Directors 
with experience and knowledge of the 
Group and Directors with an external or 
fresh perspective; 

the size of the Board is conducive to 
effective discussions and efficient 
decision-making; and

the individual performance of both the 
executive and Non-Executive Directors is 
reviewed on an annual basis.

Directors have the right, in connection with 
their duties and responsibilities, to seek 
independent professional advice at the 
Group’s expense. Prior written approval of 
the Chair is required.

GROuP SeCReTARY
With effect from 7 February 2012, Matthew 
McCann resigned as Company Secretary 
and Trevor Jeffords was appointed.

The Directors are committed to the 
principles underpinning best practice 
corporate governance. This commitment 
is complemented by an organisational 
commitment to the highest standards 
of ethical behaviour.

The following summarises the Board’s main 
functions and responsibilities:

 –

 –

Setting budgets, plans and policies 
and the strategic direction of the Group.

Reviewing and monitoring procedures 
to ensure compliance with applicable 
laws, regulations, accounting standards, 
ethical standards and business practices. 

 – Approving the Group’s risk management 

framework.

 –

Reviewing and monitoring the 
implementation of the Group’s risk 
management framework and internal 
compliance controls.

 – Approving the remuneration of the 
CEO and the Group’s remuneration 
and reward framework.

 –

Evaluating the performance of the CEO.

 – Monitoring performance against 

corporate strategies, budgets, plans 
and policies.

In carrying out its duties, the Board meets 
formally at least six times a year, with 
additional meetings held as required to 
address specific issues. Directors may also 
participate in the meetings of the Board 
Committees, which assist the full Board 
in examining particular areas or issues. 
The Board delegates management of the 
Group’s resources to the Managing Director/
Executive Chair and the CEO, who are 
assisted by the executive team,  
to deliver the strategic direction and achieve 
the goals determined by the Board.

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3. BOaRD COmmITTEES
The Board has established three standing 
Committees – the Audit & Risk Committee, 
the Remuneration Committee and the 
Nominations Committee.

NOMiNATiONS COMMiTTee
Damien Waller (Chair) 
Shaun Bonett  
Martin Dalgleish (Chair)  
(resigned on 16 March 2012)

Functions include:

 –

 –

reviewing and making recommendations 
to the Board regarding the structure, size 
and composition of the Board and the 
effectiveness of the Board as a whole

identifying suitable candidates 
(executive and non-executive) to fill 
Board vacancies as and when they 
arise and nominating candidates for 
the approval of the Board

 –

giving consideration to appropriate 
Board succession planning

4. COnFlICTS OF InTEREST
Directors must keep the Board advised 
of any interest that could potentially conflict 
with those of the Group. 

Each Director is obliged to notify the other 
Directors of any material personal interest 
they may have in a matter that relates 
to the affairs of the Group. 

A Director who has, or may be perceived to 
have, a material conflict in a matter before 
the Board does not participate in discussions 
on the particular matter and must abstain 
from voting on the matter.

AuDiT & RiSK COMMiTTee
Patrick O’Sullivan (Chair) 
Michael McLeod  
(resigned on 1 July 2012) 
Shaun Bonett 
Martin Dalgleish  
(resigned on 16 March 2012)  
Functions include:

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

reviewing financial statements

reviewing annual audit arrangements 
(internal and external)

reviewing activities of external auditors

reviewing the independence and 
remuneration of the external auditor

reviewing processes for identifying, 
managing and reporting both financial 
and non-financial business risks

ReMuNeRATiON COMMiTTee
Leslie Webb (Chair) 
Shaun Bonett (appointed March 2012) 
Martin Dalgleish  
(resigned on 16 March 2012)

Functions include:

 –

 –

 –

 –

reviewing remuneration, allowances 
and incentives of the CEO

reviewing and ratifying Senior 
Executive remuneration, allowances 
and incentives

reviewing and approving the design 
of all equity-based plans including 
eligibility criteria, performance 
hurdles and proposed awards

reviewing and approving the 
budget and guidelines for the 
annual performance and salary 
review processes

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5. RISK managEmEnT
The Group places a high priority on risk 
identification and management throughout 
all its operations, and has processes in place 
to review their adequacy. 

The Group’s risk management framework 
includes:

 –

processes to identify the business risks 
(both financial and non-financial) 
applicable to each area of the Group’s 
activities and the maintenance of a 
specific framework that prioritises and 
monitors the mitigation of those risks; 
and

 –

regular reporting to the Audit & Risk 
Committee and the Board.

The Board approves the Group’s risk 
management framework and internal 
compliance controls, reviews the 
Group’s wider risk profile and oversees 
implementation of risk management, 
policies and systems.

The Audit & Risk Committee reviews the 
adequacy of financial controls, monitors 
relevant legal and regulatory requirements 
and oversees the identification, 
management and reporting of business 
risks by management.

Executive management identifies and 
provides the Board with the key business 
financial risks that could prevent the Group 
from achieving its objectives. It ensures 
that appropriate controls are in place to 
effectively manage those risks. 

Ernst &Young are the Group’s independent 
external auditors in accordance with section 
327 of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Below are some of the key risks identified 
and managed by the Group.

A. FiNANCiAL RiSK
The Group has limited exposure 
to financial risks. 

The Group does not use derivative 
financial instruments. 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 and liquidity risk. The Group uses 
different methods to measure and manage 
different types of risk to which it is exposed, 
including monitoring levels of exposure 
to interest rate risk and assessments of 
market forecast for interest rates. Ageing 
analysis 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. 

B. COMPLiANCe RiSK
The Group recognises the importance 
of compliance with relevant legislative 
and regulatory requirements. 

In accordance with regulatory 
requirements, the annual AFSL audits for 
the Life Insurance, InfoChoice and General 
Insurance businesses have been successfully 
completed. The Group’s auditors have 
provided unqualified opinions in respect 
of the 2012 financial year.

C. eNviRONMeNTAL OCCuPATiONAL 
HeALTH AND SAFeTY RiSK
The Group recognises the importance 
of environmental occupational health 
and safety issues and has undertaken a 
comprehensive audit and training of staff to 
ensure compliance to applicable standards. 

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16

18

19

20

21

22

23

59

60

Financial  
Report

Directors’ Report 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 

Directors’ Declaration 

Auditor’s Report  

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Directors’ Report

The Directors of iSelect Limited and its controlled entities (the 
‘Group’) submit herewith its financial report in respect of the 
year ended 30 June 2012. iSelect Limited was incorporated on 
7 March 2007 and is the holding Company for the iSelect Group, 
comprising health, life and general insurance sales, mortgage 
brokerage and media and finance referral services. 

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

Damien Waller 

 Managing Director/Executive Chairman  
(elected to Executive Chairman on  
16 March 2012)

Matthew McCann 

Martin Dalgleish 

 Chief Executive Officer –  
appointed 7 February 2012

 Non-Executive Chairman –  
ceased 16 March 2012

Shaun Bonett 

Non-Executive Director

Leslie Webb 

Non-Executive Director

Michael McLeod  Non-Executive Director 

Patrick O’Sullivan  Non-Executive Director

Greg Camm 

 Non-Executive Director –  
appointed 20 August 2012

company secretary 
Trevor Jeffords 

Appointed – 7 February 2012

Matthew McCann  Ceased – 7 February 2012

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

DiviDenDs
The Directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend for 
the current year (2011: nil). No dividends have been paid during 
the financial year, or to the date of this report.

revieW oF operations
The Group achieved a net profit after tax for the year ended  
30 June 2012 of $12,929,000 (2011: $10,657,000). 

This financial report reflects the financial performance of the 
consolidated Group from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012 and the 
financial position of the consolidated Group at 30 June 2012. 

environmental reGUlations
Given the nature of its business the Group 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 Group 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 $48,000 
to insure the Directors, secretary and executive officers of the Group. 

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
In March 2012, Bupa Australia Pty Ltd issued legal proceedings 
against iSelect in the Federal Court, which are due to be heard at 
trial in 2013. In October 2012, Bupa Australia joined two iSelect 
Directors, Damien Waller and Matthew McCann to the proceedings. 
iSelect intends to vigorously defend the allegations which relate 
to alleged misleading and deceptive advertising. iSelect has also 
brought its own cross claim against Bupa Australia Pty Ltd and its 
Managing Director for misleading and deceptive conduct.

No other 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
On 19 August 2011, iSelect Limited announced an off-market 
takeover bid for all of the shares of InfoChoice Limited for total 
consideration of $33.538 million. On 14 November 2011, iSelect 
Limited acquired InfoChoice Limited in an off-market takeover.

On 3 November 2011 iSelect moved into its new premises  
on 294 Bay Road, Cheltenham.

In the opinion of the Directors, other than the above, 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 reportinG Date
On 20 August 2012, the repayment date of the $35 million of 
current borrowings with Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC 
(Facility Agent) & Goldman Sachs & Partners Australia Capital 
Markets Limited (Arranger) (“Goldman Sachs”) was extended by 
agreement under normal commercial terms to 17 December 2012. 

On 28 September 2012 and 5 October 2012, a total of $28.829 
million was raised through the issue of 1,558,351 shares at $18.50 
a share to institutional and sophisticated investors. These funds 
were used to repay $20.729 million of the current borrowings with 
Goldman Sachs. 

On 30 October 2012, a new $25 million facility was entered into 
with Credit Suisse AG under normal commercial terms, with a 
repayment date of 20 December 2013. It is the Director’s intention 
to draw down on this facility on 1 November 2012, subject to certain 
procedural conditions being met. On this date, it is the Director’s 
intention to then fully repay the remaining current borrowings of 
$14.271 million to Goldman Sachs.

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 the 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.

iSelect Annual Report 201217

likely Developments anD FUtUre resUlts
Except as so disclosed, information on likely developments in the 
Group’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 Group.

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 Group in accordance with 
section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001. 

aUDitor inDepenDence Declaration
A copy of the Auditor’s independence declaration as required under 
section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 18 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

–  capital and fund raising

–  regulatory compliance

CONSOLIDATED

2012
$

2011
$

44,700

33,500

65,000

79,000

36,000

47,800

25,650

94,615

58,674

26,400

 Total 

258,200

253,139

reGistereD oFFice
294 Bay Road, Cheltenham Victoria 3192

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

Damien Waller 
Executive Chairman 

Melbourne 
30 October 2012

 
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Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

to the Directors of iSelect Ltd

iSelect Annual Report 201219

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

for the year ended 30 June 2012

Sales revenue 

Cost of sales 

Gross Profit 

Other income 

Share based payments expense 

Administrative expenses 

Relocation costs 

Acquisition costs 

Profit before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation 

Amortisation 

Depreciation 

Profit before interest and tax 

Interest revenue

Interest expense

Profit before tax 

Income tax expense

Profit for the period 

Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax 

Notes

5

22

5

5

5

5

5

5

6

2012 
$ ‘000 

111,928 

(56,970) 

2011 
$ ‘000 

72,442 

(36,026) 

54,958   

36,416 

83 

(557) 

(29,955) 

813 

 (1,260) 

24 

(658) 

(16,604) 

(1,592) 

(217) 

24,082   

17,369 

(2,069) 

 (1,985) 

(617) 

(2,568) 

20,028   

14,184 

875 

(1,770)   

841 

–

19,133   

15,025 

 (6,204) 

(4,368) 

12,929   

10,657 

–  

–

Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to owners of the Group 

12,929   

10,657 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

as at 30 June 2012 

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 

Property, plant and equipment 

Intangible assets 

Total non-current assets 

Total assets 

Liabilities 

Trade and other payables 

Provisions 

Borrowings 

Other 

Total current liabilities 

Provisions 

Net deferred tax liabilities 

Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Equity 

Issued capital 

Share based payments reserve 

Business combination reserve 

Retained earnings 

Total Equity 

Notes

2012
$ ‘000 

2011
$ ‘000 

7

8

9

10

9

11

12

13

14

15

14

6

16

 20,012 

 15,338 

 26,534 

1,160 

 63,044 

 64,925 

 9,380 

37,048 

111,353 

174,397

21,246 

4,232

35,000 

313 

60,791 

 2,858 

17,742 

20,600 

 81,391 

93,006 

 49,759 

 2,384 

5,571 

35,292 

93,006 

17,499 

5,111 

 20,239 

 1,053 

43,902 

41,241 

1,969 

 3,678 

 46,888 

90,790 

 9,520 

 3,423 

–

–

12,943 

183 

11,321 

11,504 

24,447 

 66,343 

36,582 

1,827 

5,571 

22,363 

66,343 

iSelect Annual Report 2012 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

for the year ended 30 June 2012

Receipts from customers 

Payments to suppliers and employees 

Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities 

Interest received 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment 

Purchase of investment 

Purchase of intangible assets 

Net cash flows from/(used in) investing activities 

Proceeds from issue of shares 

Proceeds from borrowings 

Interest paid 

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

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Notes

2012
$ ‘000 

80,925 

2011
 $ ‘000 

53,532 

 (81,287) 

 (56,791) 

7

4

7

 (362) 

875 

 (8,456) 

 (31,348) 

 (4,948) 

 (43,877) 

 13,177 

35,000 

 (1,425) 

46,752    

 2,513    

17,499    

20,012 

 (3,259) 

841 

 (1,562) 

– 

 (2,445) 

 (3,166) 

16,486 

 – 

– 

16,486 

10,061 

 7,438 

 17,499 

 
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

for the year ended 30 June 2012

Share based 
payment reserve
 $ ‘000 

 Notes 

Issued Capital
 $ ‘000 

Business  
combination reserve
 $ ‘000 

Retained Earnings
 $ ‘000 

Total
 $ ‘000 

Balance at 1 July 2011 

Profit for the period 

Other comprehensive income 

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 2012 

16 

Balance at 1 July 2010 

Profit for the period 

Other comprehensive income 

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 

16 

 1,827 

36,582 

5,571 

22,363 

66,343 

 – 

–

–

557 

–

2,384 

–

–

–

–

13,177 

49,759 

–

–

–

–

–

12,929 

12,929 

–

–

12,929 

12,929 

–

–

 557 

13,177 

5,571 

35,292 

93,006 

1,169 

20,096 

 5,571 

11,706 

38,542 

–

–

–

658 

–

1,827 

–

–

–

–

16,486 

36,582 

–

–

–

–

–

10,657 

10,657 

–

–

10,657 

10,657 

–

–

 658 

16,486 

 5,571 

22,363 

66,343 

iSelect Annual Report 2012 
 
 
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

for the year ended 30 June 2012

1.  corporate inFormation
The financial report of iSelect Limited for the year ended 30 June 2012 was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the 
Directors on 30 October 2012.

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, iSelect General Pty Ltd, InfoChoice Limited, iSelect Services Pty Ltd and Tyrian Pty Ltd. On 16 July 2010 iSelect Limited 
converted to an unlisted public Company. 

The Group’s registered office is 294 Bay Road, Cheltenham.

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

2.  sUmmary oF siGniFicant accoUntinG policies
a)  STATEmENT OF COmPLIANCE
The consolidated financial statements are general purpose financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with 
Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs) adopted by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the Corporations Act 2001. 
The consolidated financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) adopted by the International 
Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

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)  NEW ACCOuNTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS
The Group has adopted the following new and revised Accounting Standards issued by the AASB that are relevant to its operations:

Reference

Title

AASB 2009-12

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards 

Application date 
of standard

Application date 
for Group

1 January 2011

1 July 2011

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

Makes numerous editorial changes to a range of Australian Accounting Standards 
and Interpretations.

AASB 124 
(Revised)

The revised AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures (December 2009) simplifies the definition 
of a related party, clarifying its intended meaning and eliminating inconsistencies from the 
definition, including:

1 January 2011

1 July 2011

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 

 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.

AASB 1048

AASB 1048 identifies the Australian Interpretations and classifies them into two groups: those 
that correspond to an IASB Interpretation and those that do not. Entities are required to apply 
each relevant Australian Interpretation in preparing financial statements that are within the 
scope of the Standard. The revised version of AASB 1048 updates the lists of Interpretations 
for new and amended Interpretations issued since the June 2010 version of AASB 1048.

1 July 2011

1 July 2011

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2.  sUmmary oF siGniFicant accoUntinG policies (continUeD)

b)  NEW ACCOuNTING STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS (CONTINuED)
The following Australian Accounting Standards have recently been issued or amended but are not yet effective and have not been adopted 
for this annual reporting period:

Reference

Title

Summary

AASB 10

Consolidated Financial 
Statements 

AASB 12

Disclosure of Interests 
in Other Entities

AASB 10 establishes a new control model that 
applies to all entities. It replaces parts of AASB 
127 Consolidated and Separate Financial 
Statements dealing with the accounting for 
consolidated financial statements and UIG-112 
Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities. 

The new control model broadens the situations 
when an entity is considered to be controlled 
by another entity and includes new guidance 
for applying the model to specific situations, 
including when acting as a manager may give 
control, the impact of potential voting rights 
and when holding less than a majority voting 
rights may give control. 

Consequential amendments were also made 
to other standards via AASB 2011-7.

AASB 12 includes all disclosures relating 
to an entity’s interests in subsidiaries, joint 
arrangements, associates and structures 
entities. New disclosures have been 
introduced about the judgments made by 
management to determine whether control 
exists, and to require summarised information 
about joint arrangements, associates and 
structured entities and subsidiaries with  
non-controlling interests.

Application date 
of standard

Impact on Group 
financial report

Application date 
for Group

1 January 2013

1 July 2013

The Group does not 
expect any material 
impact as a result of 
this new standard.

1 January 2013

1 July 2013

This amendment 
will have disclosure 
impacts only and is 
not expected to have 
a material impact on 
the disclosure.

The Group is currently 
considering the impact 
of this standard.

1 July 2013

AASB 13

Fair Value Measurement AASB 13 establishes a single source of guidance 

1 January 2013

for determining the fair value of assets and 
liabilities. AASB 13 does not change when an 
entity is required to use fair value, but rather, 
provides guidance on how to determine fair 
value when fair value is required or permitted. 
Application of this definition may result in 
different fair values being determined for the 
relevant assets.

AASB 13 also expands the disclosure 
requirements for all assets or liabilities carried 
at fair value. This includes information about 
the assumptions made and the qualitative 
impact of those assumptions on the fair 
value determined.

Consequential amendments were also made 
to other standards via AASB 2011-8.

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Application date 
of standard

Impact on Group 
financial report

Application date 
for Group

1 January 2013

1 July 2013

The Group does not 
expect any material 
impact as a result of 
this new standard

1 January 2015

1 July 2015

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.

Reference

Title

Summary

AASB 2012-5 Amendments to 

Australian Accounting 
Standards arising from 
Annual Improvements 
2009–2011 Cycle; and

AASB 9

Financial Instruments

AASB 2012-5 makes amendments resulting 
from the 2009–2011 Annual Improvements 
Cycle. The Standard addresses a range of 
improvements, including the following:

 − repeat application of AASB 1 is permitted 

(AASB 1); and

 − clarification of the comparative information 
requirements when an entity provides a third 
balance sheet (AASB 101 Presentation of 
Financial Statements).

AASB 9 includes requirements for the 
classification and measurement of financial 
assets. It was further amended by AASB 2010-7 
to reflect amendments to the accounting for 
financial liabilities.

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

a) 

b) 

c) 

 Financial assets that are debt instruments 
will be 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. 

 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.

Consequential amendments were also made 
to other standards as a result of AASB 9, 
introduced by AASB 2009-11 and superseded 
by AASB 2010-7 and 2010-10.

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c)  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’). 

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition 
method as at the acquisition date, which is the date on which 
control is transferred to the Group. Control is the power to govern 
the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain 
benefits from its activities. In assessing control, the Group takes into 
consideration potential voting rights that currently are exercisable.

The Group measures goodwill at the acquisition date as:

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 –

 –

the fair value of the consideration transferred; plus

the recognised amount of any non-controlling interests in the 
acquiree; less 

the net recognised amount (generally fair value) of the 
identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

When the excess is negative, a bargain purchase gain is recognised 
immediately in profit or loss.

The consideration transferred does not include amounts related 
to the settlement of pre-existing relationships. Such amounts are 
generally recognised in profit or loss. 

Transaction costs other than those associated with the issue of 
debt or equity securities, that the Group incurs in connection with 
a business combination are expensed as incurred.

Any contingent consideration payable is recognised at fair value at 
the acquisition date. If the contingent consideration is classified as 
equity, it is not remeasured and settlement is accounted for within 
equity. Otherwise, subsequent changes to the fair value of the 
contingent consideration are recognised in profit or loss.

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

All inter-company 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.

d)  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”. 

e) 

 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. 
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing 
basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the 
period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods 
affected. 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:

Revenue recognition
Change in estimate
In the prior financial year, revenue was recognised at the point in 
time where the customer made their first payment with the relevant 
fund and the insurer accepted the underlying risk.

Due to improvement in the Group’s technology and internal 
processes and further historical trend data, the Group can now 
determine at the point where a customer is referred to a fund/
provider and compare such information to fund/provider receipts 
invoicing. This now assists in determining whether it is probable 
that the Group will receive revenue in relation to that customer, 
thereby making its measurement reliable on the basis of the 
probability of a ‘referred’ sale becoming a ‘financial’ sale. Therefore, 
during the current financial year the Group changed its estimate 
for recognising revenue, resulting in a one-off change in estimate 
impact of $7.0 million to revenue. Aside from the systematic 
recognition of revenue going forward, no further impacts of this 
change are expected to occur.

Where this information cannot be reliably measured, the Group 
continues to recognise revenue at the time a customer makes its first 
payment to the fund/provider.

Present value of trail commissions
The Group has elected to account for trail commission revenue 
at the time of selling a product to which trail commission attaches, 
rather than on the basis of actual payments received from the 
relevant fund or 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, general and life trail revenue. The iSelect 
Mortgages trail commission is a Director valuation and is based 
on the same principles as outlined above. These estimates and 
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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 full impact of any private health insurance rebate and other 
legislative changes is still yet to be determined with any known 
certainty as at the date of this Financial Report. Estimates of the 
likely impact of announced changes have been considered by the 
Group’s actuaries at the reporting date. 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(f).

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 and are usually triggered 
where a referred member terminates their policy. Each supplier fund 
and/or insurer has an individual agreement and the clawback period 
ranges between 0 and 12 months depending on the fund. 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 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.

Assumptions about the generation of future taxable profits 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 in respect of the availability of carry forward tax losses. 
In undertaking this responsibility, the Group has engaged tax 
advisers, PricewaterhouseCoopers, to assess these judgements and 
provide an opinion on the availability of carry forward tax losses as 
at 30 June 2012. 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 in future periods.

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 reporting 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 interest expense.

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(t). 

Other provisions
Other provisions included the net provision for make good and 
onerous contracts recognised in the previous financial year in 
relation to the previous office lease of 973 Nepean Highway, 
Moorabbin.  During the financial year, management negotiated 
a subletting arrangement and a release from certain make good 
requirements. To the extent such provisions were not required, they 
were reversed in the current financial year.

f)  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. 

Fee revenue 
The Group primarily earns two distinct types of revenue: marketing 
fees and trail commission.

i.  Marketing fees
Marketing fees are upfront fees earned upon new members joining 
a health fund, initiating a life insurance policy, obtaining general 
insurance products, or mortgages via iSelect. Marketing fees may 
trigger a ‘clawback’ of revenue in the event of early termination 
by customers as specified in individual 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 customers referred 
to individual funds or applied for mortgages via iSelect. Trail 
commission revenue represents commission earned 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 
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. These calculations require the use 
of assumptions. 

The key assumptions underlying the fair value calculations of trail 
revenue receivable at reporting 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 funds and credit providers. 

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f)  REvENuE RECOGNITION (CONTINuED)
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, life and general fund trail revenue and the 
accompanying asset. The iSelect Mortgages 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.

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.

Click revenue
Revenue is recognised when an Internet user clicks on a paying 
advertisers link.

Other revenue  
Revenue for contracted services, including advertising and 
subscription revenue, is recognised systematically over the term of 
the contract.  Revenue for services provided other than pursuant to 
a defined period contract is recognised during the month services 
are provided.

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

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.

h)  CASh AND CASh EquIvALENTS
Cash and short-term deposits in the statement of financial position 
comprise cash at bank and on 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.

i)  TRADE AND OThER RECEIvABLES
All trade and other 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 and other 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. 

INCOmE TAx

j) 
Tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Current and 
deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss except to the extent that 
it relates to a business combination, or items recognised directly 
in equity or in other comprehensive income.

Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable 
income or loss for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively 
enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable 
in respect of previous years. Current tax payable also includes any 
tax liability arising from the declaration of dividends.

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of temporary differences 
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial 
reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes.

Deferred tax is not recognised for:

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 –

 –

temporary differences on the initial recognition of assets or 
liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and 
that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss

temporary differences related to investments in subsidiaries and 
associates and jointly controlled entities to the extent that it is 
probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future

taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition 
of goodwill

tax benefits acquired as part of a business combination, but 
not satisfying the criteria for separate recognition at that date, 
would be recognised subsequently if new information about 
facts and circumstances changed. The adjustment would either 
be treated as a reduction to goodwill (as long as it does not 
exceed goodwill) if it was incurred during the measurement 
period or in the profit or loss.

Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be 
applied to temporary differences when they reverse, using tax rates 
enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. 

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In determining the amount of current and deferred tax the Group 
takes into account the impact of uncertain tax positions and whether 
additional taxes and interest may be due. The Group believes that its 
accruals for tax liabilities are adequate for all open tax years based 
on its assessment of many factors, including interpretations of tax 
law and prior experience. This assessment relies on estimates and 
assumptions and may involve a series of judgements about future 
events. New information may become available that causes the 
Group to change its judgement regarding the adequacy of existing 
tax liabilities; such changes to tax liabilities will impact tax expense 
in the period that such a determination is made.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally 
enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets, and they 
relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same 
taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle 
current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets 
and liabilities will be realised simultaneously.

A deferred tax asset is recognised for unused tax losses, tax 
credits and deductible temporary differences, to the extent 
that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available 
against which they can be utilised. The Group’s tax advisers, 
PricewaterhouseCoopers, have provided an opinion on the 
probability of availability as at 30 June 2012. Deferred tax assets 
are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the 
extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit 
will be realised.

Additional income tax expenses that arise from the distribution 
of cash dividends are recognised at the same time that the liability 
to pay the related dividend is recognised. The Group does not 
distribute non-cash assets as dividends to its shareholders.

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.

k)  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.

l)  PROPERTy, PLANT AND EquIPmENT
Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated 
depreciation. 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 to 5 years 

Straight-line method

Furniture, fixtures and fittings 

8 years 

Straight-line method

Leasehold Improvements 

5 to 6.5 years 

Straight-line method

Motor Vehicles 

3 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. 

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. 

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 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.

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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l)  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.

m)  INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial 
recognition at cost. The cost of intangibles assets acquired in a 
business combination is measured at fair value as at the date of 
acquisition. 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 reporting 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. 

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

Research and Development costs 

Trademarks & Domain names 

Computer Software 

Goodwill 

Customer Contracts 

useful life

2 to 5 years

indefinite

2 to 4 years

indefinite

3 months

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 assets.

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 at 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 made 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 asset is carried at cost less any 
accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. 

Amortisation of the asset begins when development is complete 
and the asset is available for use. Any expenditure so capitalised 
is amortised over the period of expected benefit from the 
related project. 

Web site development costs, customer lists and brand names 
capitalised as an intangible asset are amortised on a straight line 
basis with a useful life as detailed above.

Goodwill
Goodwill that arises upon the acquisition of subsidiaries is included 
in intangible assets. For the measurement of goodwill at initial 
recognition, see note 2(c).

Subsequent measurement of goodwill is measured at cost, tested 
for impairment annually. For the purpose of impairment testing, 
goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition 
date, allocated to each of the Group’s cash-generating units that are 
expected to benefit from the combination, irrespective of whether 
other assets or liabilities of the acquire are assigned to those units.

Where goodwill forms part of a cash-generating unit and part of 
the operation within that unit is disposed of, the goodwill associated 
with the operation disposed of is included in the carrying amount of 
the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal of the 
operation. Goodwill disposed of in this circumstance is measured 
based on the relative values of the operation disposed of and the 
portion of the cash-generating unit retained.

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

o)  ImPAIRmENT OF ASSETS 
The Group monitors throughout the year 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 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.

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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.

p)  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 reporting date that are unpaid and 
arise when the Group becomes obliged to make future payments 
in respect of the purchase of these goods and services.

q)  LOANS AND BORROWINGS
Loans and borrowings are recognised initially at fair value plus 
directly attributable transaction costs. After initial recognition, 
interest bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured 
at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Gains 
and losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive 
income when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the 
effective interest rate method amortisation process. 

Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or 
premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral part 
of the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate 
method amortisation is included in finance costs in the statement 
of comprehensive income.

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. 

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 benefits expenses and revenues arising in respect of 
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)  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).

During the year there were currently three plans in place to provide 
these benefits:

 –

the Employee Share Option Plan, which provides benefits to 
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.

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2.  sUmmary oF siGniFicant accoUntinG policies 

3.  Financial risk manaGement anD oBjectives 

(continUeD)

anD policies

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, foreign currency 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 
and capital management framework and has 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
Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a 
financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market 
prices. Market prices comprise four types of risk: interest rate risk, 
currency risk, commodity price risk and other price risk, such as 
equity price risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk 
include loans and borrowings, trail commission receivables, deposits, 
available-for-sale investments and derivative financial instruments.

Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk
The Group’s main interest rate risk arises from cash and cash 
equivalents, net present value of future trail commission receivables 
and borrowings. Interest on borrowings is denominated in the 
currency of the borrowing and that are matched by the cash flows 
generated by the underlying operations of the Group. This provides 
an economic hedge without derivatives being entered into and 
therefore hedge accounting is not applied in these circumstances. 
The following sensitivity analysis is based on the interest rate risk 
exposures in existence at the reporting date:

t)  ShARE BASED PAymENTS (CONTINuED)
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 recognised immediately. However, if a new 
award is substituted for the cancelled award and designated as a 
replacement award on the 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.

 COmPARATIvE BALANCES

u) 
Except as disclosed in note 2(e), 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.

v)  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.

w)  INTEREST ExPENSE
Interest expense comprises interest expense on borrowings and is 
recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method. 

x)  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.

iSelect Annual Report 2012Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)for the year ended 30 June 201233

Notes

2012
$ ‘000 

2011
$ ‘000 

7

8

9

9

13

15

20,012   

15,338 

26,534 

17,499 

5,111 

20,239 

64,925 

41,241 

126,809   

84,090 

21,246 

35,000 

56,246    

9,520 

–

9,520 

70,563    

74,570 

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 

Borrowings 

Net Exposure 

At 30 June 2012, 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)

2012
 $ ‘000 

2011
 $ ‘000 

(1,897) 

2,074   

 (1,189) 

1,295 

(2,037)

2,214  

 (1,311) 

1,417 

140   

 (140)

122 

 (122) 

 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
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3. 

 Financial risk manaGement anD oBjectives 
anD policies (continUeD)

a)  mARkET RISk (CONTINuED)
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 2012 than in 2011 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 receivables with 
customers and deposits with banks and financial institutions.

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(f) 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). Any risk in relation  
to other revenue has been reflected in the provision for doubtful 
debts recognised.

Exposure to credit risk
The carrying amount of financial assets represents the maximum 
credit exposure. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the 
reporting date was as follows:

Carrying amount

2012
 $ ‘000 

2011
 $ ‘000 

20,012 

17,499 

15,338 

5,111 

91,459 

61,480 

Notes

7

8

9

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Net present value of future 
trail commission

Total

126,809 

 84,090 

The Group’s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the 
individual characteristics of each customer. However, management 
also considers the demographics of the Group’s customer base, 
including the default risk of the industry and country in which 
customers operate, as these factors may have an influence on 
credit risk, particularly in the current deteriorating economic 
circumstances. It is the Group’s policy that all key partners who wish 
to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures. 
Receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis. The Group 
establishes an allowance for impairment that represents its estimate 
of incurred losses in respect of trade and other receivables and 
investments. The main components of this allowance are a specific 
loss component that relates to individually significant exposures. 
The Group otherwise does not require collateral in respect of trade 
and other receivables.

Impairment losses
The ageing of the trade and other receivables at the reporting date 
that were not impaired was as follows:

Carrying amount

2012
 $ ‘000 

2011
 $ ‘000 

Neither past due nor impaired

 14,335 

5,111 

Past due 1–30 days

Past due 31–90 days

Past due 90+ days

Total

 514 

338 

 151

–

–

–

15,338 

5,111 

The movement in the allowance for impairment in respect of trade 
and other receivables during the year was as follows:

Opening balance

Impairment loss recognised

Fair value adjustment due to acquisition

Amounts written off

Closing balance

2012
 $ ‘000 

2011
 $ ‘000 

–

63

68

–

131 

–

–

–

–

–

At 30 June 2012 an impairment loss of $68,000 relates to trade 
receivables acquired as part of the acquisition of InfoChoice Limited 
(see note 4). The remainder of the impairment loss at 30 June 2012 
relates to several customers that have indicated that they are not 
expecting to be able to pay their outstanding balances, mainly due 
to economic circumstances.

The Group believes that the unimpaired amounts that are past 
due by more than 30 days are still collectible, based on historic 
payment behaviour and extensive analysis of customer credit risk, 
including the underlying customers’ credit ratings, when available. 
Based on the Group’s monitoring of customer credit risk, the Group 
believes that, except as indicated above, no impairment allowance 
is necessary in respect of trade receivables not past due.

Cash and cash equivalents
The Group held cash and cash equivalents of $20,012,000 at 
30 June 2012 (2011: $17,499,000), which represents its maximum 
credit exposure on these assets. The cash and cash equivalents 
are held with bank and financial institution counterparties.

d)  LIquIDITy RISk
The Group aims to maintain the level of its cash and cash 
equivalents at an amount to meet its financial obligations. The 
Group also monitors the level of expected cash inflows on trade and 
other receivables together with expected cash outflows on trade 
and other payables through rolling forecasts. This excludes the 
potential impact of extreme circumstances that cannot reasonably 
be predicted.

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Concentrations arise when a number of counterparties are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in the same geographical 
region, or have economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes 
in economic, political or other conditions. Concentrations indicate the relative sensitivity of the Group’s performance to developments 
affecting a particular industry.

In order to avoid excessive concentrations of risk, the Group’s internal policies and procedures include specific guidelines to focus on 
maintaining a diversified portfolio. Identified concentrations of credit risks are controlled and managed accordingly. 

The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments and excluding the impact 
of netting agreements:

30 June 2012

Carrying  
amount  
$ `000

Contractual cash 
flows 
$ `000

Non-derivative financial liabilities

Borrowings

Trade payables

Total

 35,000 

21,246 

56,246 

2 mths  
or less 
$ `000

35,704 

21,246

35,704 

21,246

56,950 

56,950

2–12  
mths 
$ `000

1–2  
years 
$ ’000

2–5  
years 
$ `000

more than  
5 years 
$ `000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

30 June 2011

Carrying  
amount 
$ `000

Contractual 
cash flows 
$ `000

Non-derivative financial liabilities

Borrowings

Trade payables

Total

–

9,520 

9,520 

–

9,520 

 9,520 

2 mths  
or less 
$ `000

–

 9,520 

 9,520 

2–12  
mths 
$ `000

1–2  
years 
$ ’000

2–5  
years 
$ `000

more than  
5 years 
$ `000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

The gross outflows disclosed in the previous table represent the contractual undiscounted cash flows relating to derivative financial liabilities 
held for risk management purposes and which are usually not closed out prior to contractual maturity. 

As disclosed in note 15, the Group has a secured loan which contains a debt covenant. A breach of this covenant may require the Group to 
repay the loan earlier than indicated in the above table. The interest payments on variable interest rate in the table above reflect current 
interest rate payable at the period end and these amounts may change as market interest rates change. Except for these financial liabilities, 
it is not expected that the cash flows included in the maturity analysis could occur significantly earlier, or at significantly different amounts. 

On 20 August 2012, the repayment date of the $35 million of current borrowings with Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC (Facility Agent) 
& Goldman Sachs & Partners Australia Capital Markets Limited (Arranger) (“Goldman Sachs”) was extended by agreement under normal 
commercial terms to 17 December 2012. 

On 28 September 2012 and 5 October 2012, a total of $28.829 million was raised through the issue of 1,558,351 shares at $18.50 a share 
to institutional and sophisticated investors. These funds were used to repay $20.729 million of the current borrowings with Goldman Sachs. 

On 30 October 2012, a new $25 million facility was entered into with Credit Suisse AG under normal commercial terms, with a repayment 
date of 20 December 2013. It is the Directors intention to draw down on this facility on 1 November 2012, subject to certain procedural 
conditions being met. On this date, it is the Directors intention to then fully repay the remaining current borrowings of $14.271 million to 
Goldman Sachs.

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3. 
e)  FAIR vALuE RISk
The fair values of financial assets and liabilities, together with the carrying amounts shown in the statement of financial position are 
as follows:

Fair values versus carrying amounts 
30 June 2012

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Net present value of future trail commission

Total

Borrowings 

Trade and other payables

Total

30 June 2011

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Net present value of future trail commission

Total

Borrowings

Trade and other payables

Total

Trading 
$ `000

20,012 

 15,338 

 91,459 

126,809 

 35,000 

 21,246 

 56,246 

Trading 
$ `000

 17,499 

 5,111 

 61,480 

84,090 

–

 9,520 

 9,520 

Other financial  
liabilities  
$ `000

Total carrying  
amount 
$ `000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

20,012 

 15,338

 91,459 

126,809 

 35,000 

 21,246 

 56,246 

Other financial 
liabilities  
$ `000

Total carrying  
amount 
$ `000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

 17,499 

 5,111 

 61,480 

84,090

–

 9,520 

 9,520 

Fair value 
$ `000

20,012 

 15,338

 91,459 

126,809 

 35,000 

 21,246 

 56,246 

Fair value 
$ `000

 17,499 

 5,111 

 61,480 

 84,090

–

 9,520 

 9,520 

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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.

The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value, by valuation method.

year ended 30 June 2012

 quoted market price 
(Level 1) 
 $ ‘000 

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

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

Financial Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Net present value of future trail commission 

Total

Financial Liabilities 

Borrowings 

Trade and other payables

Total

20,012 

–

–

20,012 

–

–

–

–

15,338

–

15,338 

 35,000 

 21,246 

56,246 

year ended 30 June 2011

 quoted market price 
(Level 1) 
 $ ‘000 

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

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

Financial Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Net present value of future trail commission 

Total

Financial Liabilities 

Borrowings 

Trade and other payables

Total

 17,499 

–

–

17,499 

–

–

–

–

 5,111

–

5,111 

–

9,520 

9,520 

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.

 Total 
 $ ‘000 

20,012

15,338

91,459

–

–

 91,459 

 91,459 

126,809

–

–

–

 35,000 

 21,246 

 56,246

 Total 
 $ ‘000 

17,499

5,111

61,480 

–

–

61,480 

 61,480 

84,090 

–

–

–

–

9,520

9,520 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2012
$ ‘000 

61,480  

44,231  

(5,973)

(24,503)

7,441  

8,783  

2011
$ ‘000 

38,250

29,893

(2,551)

(14,439)

4,310

6,017

 Financial risk manaGement anD oBjectives anD policies (continUeD)

3. 
e)  FAIR vALuE RISk (CONTINuED)

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 

91,459  

61,480

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 combined relevant inputs by 1% would have the effect of reducing the fair value by 
to $7,774,000 (2011: $5,050,000) should the discount rate increase, premium price decrease or termination rates increase, or increase the 
fair value by $8,471,000 (2011: $5,590,160)  should the opposite apply. Individually, the effects of these inputs would not individually give 
rise to any additional amount greater than those stated. 

If the assumption that there is a potential impact of future regulatory or federal government policy change be removed, the valuation 
would increase by $784,000 ($2011: $586,334). 

f)  CAPITAL mANAGEmENT
The Board’s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain operations 
and future development of the business. Capital consists of ordinary shares and retained earnings. The Board of Directors monitors the 
return on capital and seeks to maintain a balance between the higher returns that might be possible with higher levels of borrowings and 
the advantages and security afforded by a sound capital position. 

There were no changes in the Group’s approach to capital management during the year.

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4.  acqUisitions oF sUBsiDiary
On 14 November 2011 the Group obtained control of InfoChoice Limited, an online comparison company dealing in predominantly 
financial products.

Taking control of InfoChoice Limited will enable the Group to add additional comparison verticals to its existing businesses and also provide 
the Group with an increased share through access to the acquiree’s customer base. 

The profit from acquisition to 30 June 2012 in InfoChoice Limited contributed revenue of $3,400,000 and loss before tax of $779,000 
to the Group’s result. If the acquisition had occurred on 1 July 2011, management estimates that contributed revenue would have been 
$5,275,000 and the contributed loss for the period would have $557,000. In determining these amounts, management has assumed that 
the fair value adjustments, determined provisionally, that arose on the date of acquisition would have been the same if the acquisition had 
occurred on 1 July 2011.

The Group paid cash consideration of $33.538 million for the purchase of InfoChoice Limited, and the recognised amounts of assets 
acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:

Cash 

Trade debtors 

Property, plant and equipment 

Brand name 

Computer software

Customer contracts

Other assets 

Deferred taxes

Trade and other payables 

Unearned revenue 

Provisions 

Net identifiable assets 

Fair value recognised  
on acquisition 
$ ‘000 

2,190 

1,054 

–

6,450 

940

806

67 

(216) 

 (568) 

 (332) 

 (88) 

10,303

The following fair values have been determined by management:

 –

 –

 –

 –

For fair value of intangible assets in relation to customer lists refer to note 12(a)

For fair value of brand names refer to note 12(a)

For fair value of computer software refer to note 12(a)

The fair value of Property, plant and equipment has been determined to be nil at acquisition.

The trade receivables comprise of gross contractual amounts due of $1,122,000, of which $68,000 was expected to be uncollectible at the 
acquisition date.

GOODWILL
Goodwill was recognised as a result of the acquisition as follows:

Total consideration transferred 

less 

Fair value of identifiable assets 

Total 

$ ‘000 

33,538 

10,303 

23,235 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
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CASh FLOW ON ACquISITION
Net cash flow on acquisition was recognised as follows:

Net cash acquired with subsidiary 

Cash paid

Net cash flow on acquisition

40

$ ‘000 

2,190

(33,538)

 (31,348)

Acquisition-related costs
The Group incurred acquisition-related costs of $1,260,000 relating to external legal fees and due diligence costs, which were expensed 
in the statement of comprehensive income. 

5.  revenUes anD expenses 

a)

Revenue 

Marketing fees, net of clawback

Present value trail commissions

Click revenue

Other business revenue

Total sales revenue

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

c)

Research and development costs

2012
$ ’000 

2011
$ ‘000 

52,602 

54,625 

2,034  

2,667 

34,722 

37,639 

–

81 

111,928    

72,442 

36,498 

557 

23,628 

658 

37,055   

24,286 

Amortisation of previously capitalised development costs 

2,069  

617

d)

Depreciation expense

Property, plant and equipment 

1,985   

 2,568 

The depreciation amounts shown in 2011 include accelerated depreciation for fixed assets being disposed of prior to the premises 
relocation, which occurred in November 2011.

e)

Lease expenditure 

Operating lease expenditure 

f)

Relocation Costs

Relocation Costs 

1,560    

543 

 (813)    

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, which have been reversed to the extent 
they are no longer required during the current financial period.

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2012
 $ ‘000

2011
 $ ‘000

1,260 

217 

g)

Acquisition costs 

Acquisition Costs 

Acquisition costs relate to the legal and due diligence costs in association with the InfoChoice Limited acquisition. Refer to note 4 for further 
information on the InfoChoice Limited acquisition. 

h)

 Interest expense 

 Interest expense 

Interest expense relates to the interest charged on the borrowings facility.

i)

 Doubtful debts expense 

 Doubtful debts expense 

6.  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 

1,770 

63 

2012
$ ‘000

2,054  

(298)  

(7,890)

(70)

(6,204)

  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 

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

–

–

2011
$ ‘000

2,216 

286 

 (6,778) 

(92)

(4,368)

15,025 

 (4,508) 

286 

(92)

 (197) 

 (27) 

170 

–

19,133  

(5,740)

(298)  

(70)

(167)

(71)

272   

(130)  

(6,204)

 (4,368)

768

2,166

8,450

140

11,524

 221 

 1,082 

 6,695 

 64 

 8,062

 
  
 
  
 
 
 
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2012
$ ‘000

(27,438)

(7)

(1,723)

(98)  

(29,266)

(17,742)

2011
$ ‘000

 (18,444) 

 (12) 

 (927) 

–

 (19,383)

(11,321)

6.  income tax (continUeD)
Deferred tax liabilities from temporary differences on: 

Present value of trail commission 

Accrued Interest 

Development costs 

Other 

Total deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax liabilities

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 the 100% acquisition of InfoChoice Limited, it became part of 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.

uNRECOGNISED DEFERRED TAx ASSETS
Deferred tax assets of $2.8 million (gross tax loss of $9.3 million) in respect of losses acquired as part of the InfoChoice Limited acquisition 
have not been recognised as at 30 June 2012.

7.  casH anD casH eqUivalents

Cash at bank and in hand 

Term deposits 

Total cash and cash equivalents 

2012
 $ ‘000

10,870

9,142 

20,012 

2011
 $ ‘000

6,999 

10,500 

17,499 

Cash at bank and on 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.

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43

2012
$ ‘000

2011
$ ‘000

12,929   

10,657 

 4,054 

 557 

 (875) 

1,425  

 (9,173) 

 (29,979) 

 (40) 

 11,158 

 6,204 

 3,396 

 (18)   

 (362) 

2012
$ ‘000

10,973 

 (131)   

4,496  

 3,185 

 658 

 (841) 

–

 (1,148) 

 (23,230) 

 (707) 

2,299 

 4,367 

1,501 

–

 (3,259) 

2011
$ ‘000

5,111 

–

–

 15,338   

 5,111 

91,459  

91,459  

26,534  

26,534  

64,925  

64,925  

1,124  

36  

1,160  

61,480

61,480

20,239

20,239

41,241

41,241

716

337

1,053

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 

Interest expense classified as financing cash flow

Increase/decrease in assets and liabilities

Trade and other receivables 

Net present value of future trail commission 

Other assets 

Trade and other payables 

Deferred taxes 

Provisions 

Other liabilities 

Net cash from/(used in) operating activities

8.  traDe anD otHer receivaBles

Trade receivables, third parties 

Provision for doubtful debts 

Other receivables

Total trade and other receivables 

9.  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 

Total 

10. otHer assets

Prepayments 

Other Assets 

Total other assets 

 
 
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Total
 $ `000 

1,969 

940

 8,456 

–

–

11.  property, plant anD eqUipment

Leasehold  
Improvements
 $ `000 

Office/ 
Computer 
equipment
 $ `000 

motor 
vehicles
 $ `000 

Computer 
software
 $ `000 

Furniture 
fixtures and 
fittings
 $ `000 

year Ended 30 June 2012

At 1 July 2011 
Net of accumulated depreciation 

Acquired through acquisition

Additions 

Disposals 

Transfers 

–

–

6,625 

–

–

909 

–

1,438 

–

–

Depreciation for the period 

 (848) 

 (510) 

–

–

85 

–

–

 (2) 

1,016 

940

214 

–

–

 44 

–

 94 

–

–

 (614) 

 (11) 

 (1,985) 

At 30 June 2012 
Net of accumulated depreciation 

5,777 

1,837 

83 

1,556 

127 

 9,380 

At 1 July 2011 

Cost value 

Accumulated depreciation 

Net carrying amount 

At 30 June 2012 

Cost value 

Accumulated depreciation 

Net carrying amount 

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 

At 1 July 2010 

Cost value 

Accumulated depreciation 

Net carrying amount 

At 30 June 2011 

Cost value 

Accumulated depreciation 

Net carrying amount 

1,769 

 (1,769) 

–

 8,394 

 (2,617) 

5,777 

1,075

87

–

(1,162)

–

1,682

(607)

1,075

1,769

(1,769)

–

2,302 

 (1,393) 

909 

3,740 

 (1,903) 

1,837 

716

589

–

(396)

909

1,713

(997)

716

2,302

(1,393)

909

–

–

–

85 

 (2) 

83 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1,992 

 (976) 

1,016 

 3,146 

(1,590) 

1,556 

617

722

43

(366)

916 

 (872) 

 44 

1,010 

 (883) 

 127 

524

164

–

(644)

 6,979 

 (5,010) 

 1,969 

 16,375 

 (6,995) 

 9,380 

2,932

1,562

43

(2,568)

1,016

44

1,969

1,227

(610)

617

1,992

(976)

1,016

752

(228)

524

916

(872)

44

5,374

(2,442)

2,932

6,979

(5,010)

1,969

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12. non-cUrrent assets – intanGiBle assets 

Development
 Costs
$ ‘000

Trademarks 
& Domain 
Names
$ ‘000

Computer 
Software
$ ‘000

Goodwill
$ ‘000

Brand
Name
$ ‘000

Customer
Contracts
$ ‘000

Total
$ ‘000

year Ended 30 June 2012

At 1 July 2011  
Net of accumulated depreciation 
and impairment 

Additions 

Acquired through acquisition

Amortisation 

At 30 June 2012  
Net of accumulated depreciation 
and impairment 

At 30 June 2012 

3,477

4,948

–

(1,263)

201

–

–

–

7,162

201

Cost (gross carrying amount) 

10,890

Accumulated amortisation 
and impairment 

Net carrying amount 

year Ended 30 June 2011

At 1 July 2010  
Net of accumulated depreciation 
and impairment 

Additions 

Disposals 

Amortisation 

At 30 June 2011  
Net of accumulated depreciation 
and impairment 

At 30 June 2011 

Cost (gross carrying amount) 

Accumulated amortisation 
and impairment 

 Net carrying amount 

201

–

201

201

–

–

–

(3,728)

7,162

1,649

2,445

–

(617)

3,477

201

5,942

(2,465)

3,477

201

–

201

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

43

–

(43)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

23,235

–

–

–

6,450

–

–

–

806

(806)

3,678

4,948

30,491

(2,069)

23,235

6,450

–

37,048

23,235

6,450

806

41,582

–

–

(806)

(4,534)

23,235

6,450

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

37,048

1,893

2,445

(43)

(617)

3,678

6,143

(2,465)

3,678

a)  DESCRIPTION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
i)  Development costs 
Development costs relate to the development of the Group’s various websites and customer conversion systems and 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 between two to five 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 2012, on a ‘value-in-use’ basis. 

 
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and equity. The cost of equity is derived from the expected return 
on investment by the Group’s investors. The cost of debt is based 
on the interest bearing borrowings the Group is obliged to service. 
Segment-specific risk is incorporated by applying individual beta 
factors. The beta factors are evaluated annually based on publicly 
available marked data.

As a result, the pre-tax discount rate applied is 15.7%.

Growth rate estimates 
For each CGU, five years of cash flows have been included in the 
discounted cash flow models. These are based on projections 
from 2013 financial budgets, 2014–2015 financial forecasts, and a 
growth rates ranging from 2% to 5% for all CGU’s other than Home 
Loans, which has a 200% growth rate applied for 2016, and 5% for 
2017. A long-term growth rate into perpetuity has been determined 
for 2018 onward and is the lower of nominal growth rate applicable 
to the individual CGU, or 2.9%. A static 5% growth rate has been 
applied to general corporate overhead. 

market share assumptions
These assumptions are important because management assesses 
how the unit’s position, relative to its competitors, might change 
over the budget period. Management expects the Group’s share 
of its respective markets to grow over the budget period.

SENSITIvITy TO ChANGES IN ASSumPTIONS
With regard to the assessment of ‘value-in-use’ of the CGUs 
other than the Home Loans CGU, management believes that no 
reasonably possible change in any of the above key assumptions 
would cause the carrying value of the units to materially exceed its 
recoverable amount.

For the Home Loans unit, the estimated recoverable amount is 
$1,992,000 greater than its carrying value and, consequently, any 
adverse change in a key assumption would result in an impairment 
loss. The implications of the key assumptions for the recoverable 
amount are discussed below:

Growth rate assumptions – Management recognises that the Home 
Loans CGU is a new entrant to the market and the possibility of the 
speed of its growth may have a significant impact on growth rate 
assumptions applied. To have an adverse impact on the forecasts 
included in the budget, a reduction to 168% in the EBITDA growth 
rate for 2016 would result in an impairment.

Discount rate assumptions –To have an adverse impact on the 
forecasts included in the budget, an increase of the pre-tax 
discount rate to 17.2% would result in an impairment of the Home 
Loans CGU.

12. non-cUrrent assets – intanGiBle assets 

(continUeD) 

a)  DESCRIPTION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONTINuED)
iii)  Goodwill 
Goodwill relates to the acquisition of InfoChoice Limited; 
refer to note 4 for further information on recognition and 
measurement criterion.

iv)  Brand Name
The brand name acquired as part of the InfoChoice Limited 
acquisition were initially recognised at fair value. This intangible 
asset has been determined to have infinite useful life. These assets 
were tested for impairment as at 30 June 2012, refer to note 12 (b).

v)  Customer Contracts
The customer contract asset acquired as part of the InfoChoice 
Limited acquisition is 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 the remaining period of the contract 
terms. The amortisation has been recognised in the statement of 
comprehensive income in amortisation. This asset is fully written 
down as at 30 June 2012.

b)  ImPAIRmENT TESTING OF GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES 
WITh INDEFINITE LIvES
Goodwill acquired through the InfoChoice Limited acquisition has 
been allocated to the cash generating units (“CGU”s) for impairment 
testing as follows:

Health 

Home Loans 

Money 

Other 

 $ ‘000 

4,634 

10,088 

6,801 

1,712 

23,235 

Brand names acquired through the InfoChoice Limited acquisition 
have an indefinite useful life and are allocated to a Group level. 

The Group performed its annual impairment test as at 30 June 
2012. The recoverable amount of CGUs has been determined based 
on a value in use calculation using a combination of cash flow 
projections from 2013 financial budgets approved by the Board, 
2014–2015 financial forecasts approved by senior management, 
and a growth rate increment for subsequent years. 

A pre-tax discount rate is applied to the cash flow projections.

As a result of this analysis, no impairment was identified for the 
CGUs for which goodwill or brand names are allocated.

kEy ASSumPTIONS uSED IN vALuE IN uSE CALCuLATION
Discount rates
Discount rates represent the current market assessment of the risks 
specific to each CGU, taking into consideration the time value of 
money and individual risks of the underlying assets that have not 
been incorporated in the cash flow estimates. The discount rate 
calculation is based on the specific circumstances of the Group and 
its operating segments and is derived from its weighted average 
cost of capital (WACC). The WACC takes into account both debt 

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47

2012
 $ ‘000 

2011
 $ ‘000 

4,684

16,562

21,246

833

8,687

9,520

2012
 $ ‘000 

2011
 $ ‘000 

1,581 

224 

319 

1,856 

252 

4,232 

304 

2,554 

2,858 

1,011 

153 

48 

1,162 

1,049 

3,423 

183 

–

183 

13. traDe anD otHer payaBles

Trade payables 

Other payables 

Total trade and other payables 

Trade payable and other payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30 day terms.

14. provisions

Current Provisions 

Annual leave 

Long service leave 

Lease incentive 

Clawback 

Other 

Total 

Non-Current Provisions 

Long service leave 

Lease incentive 

Total 

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 
zero 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.

iii)  Other 
Other provisions included the net provision for make good and onerous contracts recognised in the previous financial year in relation to the 
previous office lease of 973 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin.  During the financial year, management negotiated a subletting arrangement 
and a release from certain make good requirements. To the extent such provisions were not required, they were reversed in the current 
financial year. 

Also included in other provisions are specific provisions in relation to allowances for make good transactions.

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:

 Clawback 

 Lease incentive 

 Other 

As at beginning of the period 

Arising during the year 

Utilised 

Unused amounts reversed 

2012
 $ ‘000 

1,162 

 5,179 

2011
 $ ‘000 

 775 

 3,721 

 (4,485) 

 (3,334) 

–

–

2012
 $ ‘000 

 48 

 3,192 

(367) 

–

At end of the period 

 1,856 

 1,162 

 2,873 

2011
 $ ‘000 

334 

–

 (286) 

–

48 

2012
 $ ‘000 

1,049 

252 

(235) 

(814) 

252

2011
 $ ‘000 

78 

1,049 

 (78) 

–

1,049 

 
 
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15. BorroWinGs
This note provides information about the contractual terms of the Group’s interest-bearing loans and borrowings, which are measured 
at amortised cost. For more information about the Group’s exposure to interest rate, foreign currency and liquidity risk, see note 3.

Terms and debt repayment schedules

Currency

 Nominated  
interest rate 

 year of  
maturity 

 Face value
$ ‘000 

 Carrying 
amount
$ ‘000 

 Face value
$ ‘000 

 Carrying 
amount 
$ ‘000

2012

2011

Borrowings

AUD

7.58%

2012

 35,000 

 35,000 

Total interest-bearing liabilities 

 35,000 

 35,000 

–

–

–

–

On 20 August 2012, the repayment date of the $35 million of current borrowings with Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC (Facility Agent) 
& Goldman Sachs & Partners Australia Capital Markets Limited (Arranger) (“Goldman Sachs”) was extended by agreement under normal 
commercial terms to 17 December 2012. 

On 28 September 2012 and 5 October 2012, a total of $28.829 million was raised through the issue of 1,558,351 shares at $18.50 a share 
to institutional and sophisticated investors. These funds were used to repay $20.729 million of the current borrowings with Goldman Sachs. 

On 30 October 2012, a new $25 million facility was entered into with Credit Suisse AG under normal commercial terms, with a repayment 
date of 20 December 2013. It is the Directors intention to draw down on this facility on 1 November 2012, subject to certain procedural 
conditions being met. On this date, it is the Directors intention to then fully repay the remaining current borrowings of $14.271 million to 
Goldman Sachs.

16. issUeD capital

Issued and paid up capital 

Ordinary shares fully paid (number) 

2012
$

49,759,000

18,808,949

CONSOLIDATED

2011
$

36,582,000

14,692,314

Share capital increased during the year as a result of the issue of ordinary shares to option holders exercising 4,166,073 share options  
(2011: 832,000). There were no capital raisings during the year.

The total number of share options outstanding at 30 June 2012 is 2,434,135 (2011: 6,793,731). Refer to note 22(b) for the reconciliation 
of movements in share options during the year.

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.

17.  commitments anD continGencies
a)  OPERATING LEASE COmmITmENTS
During the previous financial year the Group entered into a commercial lease for the current premises which had 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.

iSelect Annual Report 2012Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)for the year ended 30 June 201249

CONSOLIDATED

2012
 $ ‘000 

2011
 $ ‘000 

2,181

9,252

10,161

21,594

1,560

1,963

8,542

12,461

22,966

543

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: 

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 2012.  
Potential liabilities for the Group, should any obligation be identified, are expected to be covered by insurance maintained by the Group. 

In March 2012, Bupa Australia Pty Ltd issued legal proceedings against iSelect in the Federal Court, which are due to be heard at trial in 
2013. In October 2012, Bupa Australia joined two iSelect Directors, Damien Waller and Matthew McCann to the proceedings. iSelect intends 
to vigorously defend the allegations which relate to alleged misleading and deceptive advertising. iSelect has also brought its own cross 
claim against Bupa Australia Pty Ltd and its Managing Director for misleading and deceptive conduct. Legal expenses incurred in relation 
to these proceedings have been expensed as incurred. Given the outcome of the proceedings are unknown, no further provisions have 
been made.

18. 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

Country of incorporation

iSelect Health Pty Ltd 

iSelect Life Pty Ltd 

iSelect General Pty Ltd 

iSelect Media Pty Ltd 

iSelect Mortgages Pty Ltd 

Mobileselect Pty Ltd

InfoChoice Pty Ltd

iSelect Services Pty Ltd 

Tyrian Pty Ltd

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

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 21. 

2012

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

2011

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

–

–

–

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18. relateD party DisclosUre (continUeD)
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 8 and 13 respectively): 

Related Party 

Consolidated 

Shareholder related entities 

Ninemsn – Advertising Services

2012

2011

Director related entities 

martin Dalgleish – Consultancy fees

2012

2011

Sales to related 
parties
 $ 

Purchases from 
related parties
 $ 

Other transactions 
with related parties
 $ 

Balances at 
reporting date
$

–

–

–

–

57,362

174,504

–

85,000

57,362

259,504

28,779

20,000

–

–

28,779

20,000

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.

19. events aFter tHe Balance sHeet Date
On 20 August 2012, the repayment date of the $35 million of current borrowings with Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC (Facility Agent) 
& Goldman Sachs & Partners Australia Capital Markets Limited (Arranger) (“Goldman Sachs”) was extended by agreement under normal 
commercial terms to 17 December 2012. 

On 28 September 2012 and 5 October 2012, a total of $28.829 million was raised through the issue of 1,558,351 shares at $18.50 a share to 
institutional and sophisticated investors. These funds were used to repay $20.729 million of the current borrowings with Goldman Sachs. 

On 30 October 2012, a new $25 million facility was entered into with Credit Suisse AG under normal commercial terms, with a repayment date 
of 20 December 2013. It is the Directors intention to draw down on this facility on 1 November 2012, subject to certain procedural conditions 
being met. On this date, it is the Directors intention to then fully repay the remaining current borrowings of $14.271 million to Goldman Sachs.

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.

20. aUDitor’s remUneration
The following total remuneration was received, or is due and receivable, by the auditor of the Group in respect of:

CONSOLIDATED

2012
$ 

2011
$ 

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

Audit of the financial statements 

174,000

149,300

Other Services: 

–  tax compliance

–  assurance related

–  due diligence

–  capital and fund raising

–  regulatory compliance

Total 

44,700

33,500

65,000

79,000

36,000

47,800

25,650

94,615

58,674

26,400

432,200

402,439

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51

21. Director anD execUtive DisclosUre
a)  DETAILS OF kEy mANAGEmENT PERSONNEL
Directors

Damien Waller 

Matthew McCann 

Shaun Bonett 

Leslie Webb 

Michael McLeod 

Patrick O’Sullivan 

Gregory Camm 

Martin Dalgleish  

Executives

David Chalmers 

Trevor Jeffords 

Managing Director/ Executive Chairman (elected to Executive Chairman on 16 March 2012)

Chief Executive Officer – appointed 7 February 2012 (Company Secretary from 22 September 2010  
to 7 February 2012) 

Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director 

Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director – appointed 20 August 2012

Non-Executive Chairman – ceased 16 March 2012

Chief Financial Officer – appointed 23 August 2012

General Counsel and Company Secretary – appointed 
to Company Secretary 7 February 2012

Roger McBride 

Chief Marketing Director – appointed 20 August 2012

Elise Morris 

Chris Billing 

Joanna Thomas 

Chris Brant 

Mark Blackburn 

Gerald Brown 

David May 

Alla Keogh 

Human Resources Director – appointed 2 February 2012

Customer Strategy and Initiatives Director

Sales and Operations Director – appointed 3 May 2012

Chief Financial Officer – appointed 24 October 2011 – ceased 23 August 2012

Group Chief Financial Officer – appointed 1 October 2010 – ceased 4 October 2011

Chief Executive Officer Insurance – ceased 14 May 2012

Chief Marketing Officer – ceased 31 July 2012

Human Resources Director – ceased 19 September 2011

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

Short-term 
employee benefits
$

Post-employment 
benefits
$

Termination 
benefits
$

Share based 
payment
$

Other long-term 
benefits
$

Consolidated

2012

Total Compensation

3,202,058

215,424

166,412

270,168

2011

Total Compensation

2,610,643

215,804

–

369,046

–

–

Total
$

3,854,062

3,195,493

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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21. Director anD execUtive DisclosUre (continUeD)
c)  OPTION hOLDINGS OF kEy mANAGEmENT PERSONNEL 

Balance at  
1 July 2011

Granted as 
Remuneration

Options 
Exercised

Net Change 
Other #

Balance at 
end of period  
30 June 2012

Total

Exercisable

Not 
Exercisable

Total Options 
vested at 30 June 2012

30 June 2012

Directors

Damien Waller

Matthew McCann

Martin Dalgleish~~~

Shaun Bonett

Leslie Webb

Michael McLeod

Patrick O’Sullivan* 

Executives

David Chalmers#

Chris Brant##

Mark Blackburn**

Gerald Brown*****

Trevor Jeffords***

Roger McBride****

David May^^^^

Elise Morris ###

Alla Keogh~

Chris Billing

Joanna Thomas ####

450,000

359,803

–

359,803

240,000

209,934

90,000

119,934

214,975

183,284

180,000

3,284

3,022,074

240,000

180,000

30,000

30,000

–

–

–

–

100,000 

 243,750 

 50,000 

 60,000 

 100,000 

–

100,000 

120,000 

70,000 

–

–

34,975

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(2,572,074)

–

–

(30,000)

(30,000)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(60,000)

40,000 

40,000

(93,750)

 (25,000)

125,000 

125,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(40,000)

–

 50,000 

60,000 

60,000 

–

39,978

60,000

60,000

–

(53,333)

46,667 

46,667

–

–

120,000

70,000 

97,016

57,037

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

40,000

125,000

39,978

60,000

60,000

–

46,667

97,016

57,037

Total

4,345,824 

34,975 

 (2,725,824) 

 (178,333) 

1,476,642  1,278,719 

270,000 

 1,008,719 

#

##

^

~~~

Martin Dalgleish ceased 16 March 2012

David Chalmers appointed 23 August 2012

^^

****

Paul Cullinan ceased 22 January 2011

Roger McBride appointed 20 August 2012

Chris Brant appointed 24 October 2011, ceased 23 August 2012

^^^^

David May ceased 31 July 2012

Nicholas Gray ceased 22 September 2010

###

Elise Morris appointed 2 February 2012

^^^

Joanne Pollard ceased 25 May 2011

~

Alla Keogh ceased 19 September 2011

*

** 

***

Patrick O’Sullivan appointed 22 September 2010

####

Joanna Thomas appointed 3 May 2012

Mark Blackburn appointed 1 October 2010, ceased 4 October 2011 *****

Gerald Brown ceased 14 May 2012

Trevor Jeffords appointed 7 February 2012

iSelect Annual Report 2012Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)for the year ended 30 June 201253

Balance at 
1 July 2010

Granted as 
Remuneration

Options 
Exercised

Net Change 
Other #

Balance at end 
of period  
30 June 2011

Total

Exercisable

Not 
Exercisable

Total Options  
vested at 30 June 2011

2,685,276 

 450,000 

(113,202)

180,000 

 139,147 

30,000 

–

–

–

–

–

90,000 

 93,750 

195,000 

–

–

20,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

100,000 

150,000 

150,000 

–

(109,147)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(90,000)

100,000

100,000

100,000

–

–

–

3,433,173 

 1,150,000 

 (312,349) 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

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 

–

–

–

–

–

240,000 

149,803 

90,000 

243,750 

153,553 

93,750 

105,000 

 74,918 

15,000 

100,000

100,000

120,000

24,691

39,869

50,243

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

39,869 

59,803 

59,803 

59,918 

24,691

39,869

50,243

 4,270,824  3,479,265  2,965,660 

513,605 

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

#

##

^

~~~

Martin Dalgleish ceased 16 March 2012

David Chalmers appointed 23 August 2012

^^

****

Paul Cullinan ceased 22 January 2011

Roger McBride appointed 20 August 2012

Chris Brant appointed 24 October 2011, ceased 23 August 2012

^^^^

David May ceased 31 July 2012

Nicholas Gray ceased 22 September 2010

###

Elise Morris appointed 2 February 2012

^^^

Joanne Pollard ceased 25 May 2011

~

Alla Keogh ceased 19 September 2011

*

** 

***

Patrick O’Sullivan appointed 22 September 2010

####

Joanna Thomas appointed 3 May 2012

Mark Blackburn appointed 1 October 2010, ceased 4 October 2011

*****

Gerald Brown ceased 14 May 2012

Trevor Jeffords appointed 7 February 2012

54

21. Director anD execUtive DisclosUre (continUeD)
d)  ShAREhOLDINGS OF kEy mANAGEmENT PERSONNEL 

30 June 2012

Directors

Damien Waller

Matthew McCann

Martin Dalgleish

Shaun Bonett

Leslie Webb

Michael McLeod

Patrick O’Sullivan *

Executives

David Chalmers#

Chris Brant ##

Mark Blackburn**

Gerald Brown*****

Trevor Jeffords ***

Roger McBride****

David May^^^^

Elise Morris ###

Alla Keogh~

Chris Billing

Joanna Thomas####

Total

~~~

Martin Dalgleish ceased 16 March 2012

Balance at  
30 June 2011

Granted as 
Remuneration

On Exercise of 
Options

Other changes 
during the year

Balance  
30 June 2012

1,160,795

7,035

–

–

585,000

14,935

–

–

–

32,258

7,035

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1,807,058

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

2,572,074

(285,714)

3,447,155

–

–

30,000

30,000

–

–

–

–

–

93,750

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

7,035

–

30,000

615,000

14,935

–

–

–

32,258

100,785

–

–

–

–

–

2,000

–

2,000

–

2,725,824

(283,714)

4,249,168

^^

****

Paul Cullinan ceased 22 January 2011

Roger McBride appointed 20 August 2012

David Chalmers appointed 23 August 2012

#

##

^

Chris Brant appointed 24 October 2011, ceased 23 August 2012

^^^^

David May ceased 31 July 2012

Nicholas Gray ceased 22 September 2010

###

Elise Morris appointed 2 February 2012

^^^

Joanne Pollard ceased 25 May 2011

~

Alla Keogh ceased 19 September 2011

*

** 

***

Patrick O’Sullivan appointed 22 September 2010

####

Joanna Thomas appointed 3 May 2012

Mark Blackburn appointed 1 October 2010, ceased 4 October 2011 *****

Gerald Brown ceased 14 May 2012

Trevor Jeffords appointed 7 February 2012

iSelect Annual Report 2012Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)for the year ended 30 June 201255

Balance at  
1 July 2010

Granted as 
Remuneration

On Exercise of 
Options

Other changes 
during the year

Balance  
30 June 2011

1,487,234 

–

389,017 

 647,250 

–

–

–

–

–

7,035 

7,035 

41,497 

–

–

–

2,579,068 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

113,202 

 (439,641)

1,160,795 

–

109,147 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(498,164) 

(62,250) 

–

–

14,935 

–

32,258

–

–

90,000 

(51,497) 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

585,000 

–

–

14,935 

–

 32,258

7,035 

 7,035 

80,000 

–

–

–

 312,349 

(1,004,359)

 1,887,058

^^

****

Paul Cullinan ceased 22 January 2011

Roger McBride appointed 20 August 2012

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

~~~

Martin Dalgleish ceased 16 March 2012

David Chalmers appointed 23 August 2012

#

##

^

Chris Brant appointed 24 October 2011, ceased 23 August 2012

^^^^

David May ceased 31 July 2012

Nicholas Gray ceased 22 September 2010

###

Elise Morris appointed 2 February 2012

^^^

Joanne Pollard ceased 25 May 2011

~

Alla Keogh ceased 19 September 2011

*

** 

***

Patrick O’Sullivan appointed 22 September 2010

####

Joanna Thomas appointed 3 May 2012

Mark Blackburn appointed 1 October 2010, ceased 4 October 2011 *****

Gerald Brown ceased 14 May 2012

Trevor Jeffords appointed 7 February 2012

56

When a participant ceases employment prior to the vesting of 
their share options, the non vested share options are forfeited. The 
vested options will be 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) was a contract between the 
Group and the then Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Damien Waller for 
the grant of share options in iSelect Ltd. 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 was 
designed to align the CEO’s interests with those of shareholders by 
increasing the value of the Group. If all vesting conditions were met 
and the Group’s valuation was equal to or exceeded $265M then all 
options could be exercised. The share options had an exercise price 
of $2.22 and fully vested to 30 June 2008. 

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 
was $4.25. The number of exercisable options was calculated, so 
that ninemsn Pty Ltd had the same equity interest in the Group.

During the financial year all CEO performance plan and ninemsn  
Pty Ltd options were exercised and the plans ceased.

22. 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

2012
 $ ‘000 

2011
 $ ‘000 

557

658

The share-based payment plans are described below. There have 
been no cancellations or modifications to any of the plans in 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 2 and half years. 
The term of the options is typically 3 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 be 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 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. 

iSelect Annual Report 2012Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)for the year ended 30 June 201257

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 

Options in relation to CEO Plan 

Forfeited during the period 

Exercised during the period 

Outstanding at the end of the period 

 Exercisable at the end of the year 

 2012 No. 

 2012 WAEP 

 2011 No. 

 2011 WAEP 

6,793,731 

34,975 

–

 (228,498) 

 (4,166,073) 

2,434,135 

703,326 

9.78 

23.65 

–

22.36 

3.36 

19.79 

15.03 

 5,626,531 

 2,000,000 

–

–

 (832,800) 

 6,793,731 

 4,408,731 

4.07 

22.50 

–

–

1.78 

9.78 

3.78 

The outstanding balance as at 30 June 2012 is represented by:

 – 180,000 options over ordinary shares with an exercise price of $7.50 to $9.50 (WAEP of $8.50), exercisable upon meeting the 

ESOP conditions;

 – 347,500 options over ordinary shares with an exercise price ranging from $10.00 to $12.50 (WAEP of $11.45), exercisable upon meeting 

the ESOP conditions;

 – 2,658 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.

 – 1,779,002 options over ordinary shares with an exercise price of $22.50, exercisable upon meeting the ESOP conditions.

 – 34,975 options over ordinary shares with an exercise price of $23.65, 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 2012 is 1.17 years.

e)  RANGE OF ExERCISE PRICE
The range of exercise prices for options outstanding at the end of the period was $2.22 to $23.65.

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 $0.93 (2011: $0.72).

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 2012:

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 Feb 2012

ESOP
Post 1 July 2010 –  
Feb 2012

ESOP
Pre 1 July 2010

CEO  
PLAN* 

–

–

–

–

23.5

2.8

23.65

16.50

–

–

–

–

42.00

3

22.50

15.50

–

1.00

1.50

2.00

40.00

4.98

6.33

3.80

–

1.00

1.50

2.00

40.00

5.97

2.74

2.44

 
 
 
 
58

22. sHare BaseD payment plans (continUeD)
g)  OPTION PRICING mODEL: ESOP, CEO PLAN AND NINEmSN PTy LTD AGREEmENTS (CONTINuED)
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.

23. parent entity inFormation

Information relating to iSelect Limited  

Current Assets 

Non-current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Issued capital 

Share-based payments reserve 

Retained earnings 

Total shareholders’ equity 

Profit/(loss) of parent entity 

Total comprehensive income of the parent entity 

2012
 $ ‘000 

14,706

 82,218

 96,924 

36,380 

7,533

43,913

53,011

49,759 

2,384 

868 

53,011

 (1,312) 

 (1,312) 

2011
 $ ‘000 

11,284 

41,633 

52,917 

256

12,072 

12,328

40,589 

 36,582 

1,827 

2,180 

40,589 

694 

694 

iSelect Annual Report 2012Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)for the year ended 30 June 2012 
 
59

Directors’ Declaration

In accordance with a resolution of the Directors of iSelect Limited we state that:

1.  In the opinion of the directors of iSelect Limited (‘the Company’):

(a)   the consolidated financial statements and notes that are set out on pages 5 to 42 and the Directors’ report, are in accordance with 

the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i) 

 giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2012 and of its performance, for the financial year 
ended on that date; and

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

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

2. 

3. 

4. 

 There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company and the group entities identified in Note 1 will be able to meet any 
obligations or liabilities.

 The directors have been given the declarations required by Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from the chief executive officer 
and chief financial officer for the financial year ended 30 June 2012

 The directors draw attention to note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, which includes a statement of compliance with 
International Financial Reporting Standards.

On behalf of the Board

Damien Waller 
Executive Chairman

Melbourne 
30 October 2012

 
 
 
 
 
 
60

Auditor’s Report 

iSelect Annual Report 201261

Corporate Directory

DIRECTORS
Damien Waller 
Executive Chairman

Matthew McCann  
Chief Executive Officer

Shaun Bonett 
Non-Executive Director

Michael McLeod 
Non-Executive Director

Pat O’Sullivan 
Non-Executive Director

Leslie Webb 
Non-Executive Director

Greg Camm 
Non-Executive Director

COmpany SECRETaRy
Trevor Jeffords 

BanKERS
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Melbourne, Victoria 3000

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Level 42  
Governor Phillip Tower 
1 Farrer Place, Sydney 
New South Wales 2000

www.iselect.com.au 

DISClaImER
Although care has been taken by iSelect, its related companies 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. Nothing in the contents (express or implied) of this 
document will be taken to constitute any warranty or representation by any iSelect party. Any person using the information in this document does so at his or her own risk and should conduct 
independent enquiries to verify the accuracy of the information. The contents of this document are the confidential information of iSelect and its related companies. This document is provided 
on the condition that the contents must not, in whole or in part, be disclosed to any person except to the extent that any part of the document is already in the public domain through no breach 
of this confidentiality obligation. ©2012 All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored on a retrieval system or transmitted in any  form or by any means without the 
prior written consent of iSelect Ltd, other than as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).