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ANNUAL 
REPORT 
2021

OUR VISION
TO BE THE LEADING 
PROVIDER OF TRANSPORT 
AND LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS 
WITHIN OUR TARGET 
MARKETS IN AUSTRALIA 
AND NEW ZEALAND.

CONTENTS

Chairman’s Report  

Financial Overview 

Managing Director’s Report 

Directors’ Report 

Remuneration Report  

Financial Report 

Corporate Directory 

FINANCIAL CALENDAR 

Annual General Meeting 

Half Year Result 

Full Year Result 

Annual Report to Shareholders 

Annual General Meeting 

1

3

4

6

14

21

64

23 November 2021

23 February 2022

24 August 2022

14 October 2022

29 November 2022

CHAIRMAN’S 
REPORT

The New Zealand business produced a strong result,  
with the domestic economy proving to be resilient 
throughout the year. It continues to realise growth through 
the provision of its integrated and value adding service 
offering, with several key customer contracts extended  
or renewed in the course of the year. 

The fuel trading business has again provided sound 
financial results, despite reduced demand for fuel  
in FY2021 consequent to COVID-19. The fuel retailing  
and wholesaling markets remain dynamic and continue  
to exhibit high levels of competition. An expansion of our 
network and the completion of several key projects to 
enhance our retail offering are currently being progressed.

The implementation of cost reduction strategies continued 
across the business, contributing strongly to improved 
underlying profit. In particular, the Group has maintained  
its focus on operational efficiencies, supplier renegotiations, 
cessation of underperforming activities, and the rationalisation 
and replacement of specific fleet assets that reduced 
operating costs. Ongoing cost reductions are expected  
to continue to be accretive in FY2022, although these may 
be offset by possible COVID-19 related impacts.

On behalf of the Board of K&S Corporation Limited,  
I am pleased to present the Group’s Annual Report for  
the year ended 30 June 2021.

Trading conditions in the transport and logistics segments 
and regions the Group trades in remain challenging. 

Operating revenues for the year were $688.5 million,  
12.9% lower than the prior corresponding period.

COVID-19

The Group reported a statutory profit after tax of 
$18.1 million, 62.9% higher than the previous year  
statutory profit after tax of $11.1 million.

Included in the Group’s statutory result for FY2021 was 
$16.2 million (before tax) attributable to the JobKeeper 
subsidy, which was received in the September 2020 
quarter. The Group’s statutory result also included 
$6.0 million of one-off costs treated as significant items. 
These largely relate to the impairment of the carrying value 
of buildings and land totalling $4.7 million and $0.9 million 
in miscellaneous restructuring costs mainly associated  
with the exiting of the Hyde Park Tank business.

After adjusting for the above significant items including 
government wage subsidies, the current year underlying 
profit before tax was $17.1 million, an increase of 44.4%  
on the prior corresponding period. The underlying profit 
after tax was $11.9 million, an increase of $3.7 million  
to the prior corresponding period.

Operating cash flow was $75.5 million, 9.2% lower than  
for the previous year. 

Safety remains a key focus for the Group. The Group’s  
lost time injury rate reduced from 6.6 at the end FY2020  
to 4.9 in the current year. 

Following strong FY2020 improvements, the Australian 
transport segment continued to realise further consolidation 
improvements to the majority of its operating divisions.  
The reduction of $1.1 million in depreciation expenses  
as a result of the change to the Group’s depreciation policy 
partially offset the reduced contribution by our aviation 
refuelling business, Aero Refuellers. Full year revenue 
declined due to a combination of the cessation of 
contracts, exiting of underperforming business units  
and COVID-19 related reduced customer activity. 

In FY2021 the Group experienced reduced revenues in  
a number of business units in Australia and New Zealand 
as a result of COVID-19. At a minimum, the Group expects 
to continue to be adversely impacted by COVID-19 in the 
first half of FY2022.

The Group’s operations have not been subject to any 
Government mandated state border closures. However,  
as evidenced by the lockdowns in New South Wales and 
Victoria, COVID-19 continues to present a threat to the 
Group’s operations and also to key industry sectors 
serviced by the Group, such as construction.

The Group has enacted pandemic protocols to assist 
manage the safety of employees. The Group has also 
implemented measures to mitigate potential impacts  
of COVID-19 upon its continued ability to fulfil core 
managerial, administrative, and operational functions. 

BALANCE SHEET

Notwithstanding the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, the 
Group has significantly strengthened its balance sheet  
in FY2021.

The Group’s debt profile carries long maturities and the 
gearing ratio (excluding lease liabilities) reduced to 9.0%  
at 30 June 2021, compared to 22.5% in the prior year.  
The Group’s net debt reduced to $26.6 million, the lowest 
since 2003.

During the course of the year, the Group acquired fixed 
assets totalling $35.1 million, compared to $20.6 million  
in the prior year, continuing the investment in a modern 
operating fleet.

Based upon independent valuations, the Group increased 
the carrying value of its freehold property portfolio by 
$27.6 million. The Group’s property portfolio consists of 
high quality industrial assets that have not been adversely 
impacted by COVID-19.

K&S CORPORATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2021  1

CHAIRMAN’S 
REPORT

DIVIDEND

BOARD COMPOSITION 

The Group’s underlying earnings have improved 
significantly compared to the prior year. The final dividend 
declared was determined with reference to the underlying 
net profit after tax, as opposed to the statutory profit after 
tax, and specifically excludes any impact of government 
wage subsidies from the dividend calculation.

The Directors have declared a fully franked final dividend  
of 3.5 cents per share (2020: 3.0 cents per share). This 
follows the fully franked interim dividend of 3.0 cents per 
share paid in April 2021, making the total fully franked 
dividend 6.5 cents per share in respect of the year ended 
30 June 2021.

The final dividend will be paid on 3 November 2021,  
with the date for determining entitlements being  
19 October 2021. 

While the Group achieved record low debt levels at the end 
of FY2021, the Group has an extensive capital expenditure 
program for FY2022 which includes the development of  
a parcel of industrial land in Perth. Directors are of the view, 
based on the ongoing uncertainty relating to the potential 
impacts of COVID-19 on the economy that could adversely 
impact the Group’s operations, that a conservative approach 
to balance sheet management is appropriate. As such,  
the Directors have elected to reinstate the dividend 
reinvestment plan (DRP) in respect of the final dividend.

The issue price of shares under the DRP will be the volume 
weighted average price for K&S shares in the five business 
days ending on 19 October 2021 (the record date for the 
final dividend), less a discount of 2.5%.

Robert Dalton was appointed as a non-executive director 
with effect from 24 August 2021. Mr Dalton is considered 
by the board to be independent.

Mr Dalton’s appointment continues a process  
of board renewal.

OUTLOOK

Providing earnings guidance going forward remains 
difficult, particularly having regard to ongoing uncertainties 
created by COVID-19. It is not possible to predict with  
any certainty the extent or duration of COVID-19 related 
impacts on the Australian or New Zealand economies,  
or upon the Group itself.

The Group has secure long term bank facilities and low 
gearing levels, and will continue to take a conservative 
approach to financial risk as well as maintaining a strong 
focus on working capital management and underlying profit 
improvement. The Group will continue to target organic 
growth, particularly in market segments such as contract 
logistics that will deliver stronger returns on investment.

On behalf of the Board, I thank our customers, suppliers 
and employees, who have contributed to the continued 
success of the Group.

In particular, I thank the senior management team, led by 
Paul Sarant, for their ongoing commitment and dedication.

Tony Johnson 
Chairman

2  K&S CORPORATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2021

FINANCIAL 
OVERVIEW

OPERATING REVENUE ($M)

OPERATING CASH FLOW ($M)

905.2

844.1

755.2

688.8

790.6

688.5

83.1

75.5

61.8

49.4

41.1

40.8

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

UNDERLYING PROFIT AFTER TAX ($M)

GEARING (%)

12.0

34.9

34.7

37.0

35.4

7.5

7.7

8.3

3.9

2.3

22.5

9.0

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

K&S CORPORATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2021  3

MANAGING  
DIRECTOR’S 
REPORT

Operating revenues decreased by 12.9% to $688.5 million.

Underlying profit before tax increased to $17.1 million from 
$12.0 million for the prior corresponding period, underpinned 
by our strong ongoing continuous improvement initiatives 
completed in FY2021 and FY2020.

The lost time injury frequency rate across the Group 
decreased from 6.6 in the previous year to 4.9 in the 
current year. In addition, whilst the total recordable injury 
frequency rate increased by approximately 4.4% compared 
to the previous year, the total number of recorded incidents 
reduced by 12.4% from the previous year. The improvement 
of all facets of safety performance remains a high priority 
for the Group.

SAFETY

The global COVID-19 pandemic continues to present the 
Group with a series of challenges concerning the ongoing 
safety of our employees and sub-contractors, and those 
who we interact with every day to provide transport and 
logistics services for our customers and communities.

The engagement, commitment and leadership displayed  
by all our workforce to ensure our workplace remained  
safe during this pandemic has been of the highest order.  
As an essential service provider, we have continued to 
operate throughout the pandemic, albeit with ongoing 
alterations to state and territory border crossing  
controls, ensuring supply chains remain in place for  
our customers and the broader community. Mandatory 
vaccination requirements have also been announced  
by authorities in several jurisdictions which apply  
to various of our operations.

We have supported our employees who wish to access 
vaccinations through the provision of paid leave. We thank 
the many employees in our workforce who have elected  
to support a national vaccination program. 

Our primary concern remains the physical and mental 
wellbeing of our employees and their extended families.

Sadly, the Group sustained two fatality accidents in 
FY2021, as well as having a vehicle involved in a major 
on-road incident in Melbourne in May 2021 in which five 
pedestrians were injured. As with all safety incidents, the 
Group undertakes comprehensive investigations and will 
implement identified continuous improvement opportunities 
arising out of these accidents. The Group recognises that 
its social licence to operate is contingent upon achieving 

4  K&S CORPORATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2021

industry leading on-road behaviours and safety outcomes, 
for which we are respected as an industry leader.

The Group also rolled out its new online subcontractor 
registration portal, KasSub, in FY2021. KasSub provides  
a central portal to allow the Group to provide enhanced 
visibility on the licensing, accreditation, induction and 
insurance status of its subcontractors. We will continue  
to proactively invest in this, and any other, technology  
that assists to improve our performance.

ENVIRONMENT

Ongoing fleet upgrades have enabled the Group to 
continue its emissions improvements. During the year 
vehicle emissions reductions reached 79% of 2003 levels 
for NOx (FY2020: 74%), and 94% of 2003 levels for 
particulate matter (FY2020: 93%).

Carbon dioxide generation for 2019-20 was 156,780 
tonnes, down from 180,866 tonnes in the previous year.

The Group will embark upon a major fleet upgrade in 
FY2022, adopting the latest Euro 6 emissions standards  
to further improve environmental performance.

COMPLIANCE

The Group has maintained ISO 9001:2015 accreditation 
standards, including other relevant accreditations which 
included: WA Main Roads, NHVAS Mass, Maintenance, 
and Basic Fatigue Management, along with Food Safety/
HACCP and TruckSafe.

AUSTRALIAN TRANSPORT

Intermodal and Import/Export
The intermodal and import/export operations again 
performed soundly, with eastern seaboard activity levels 
remaining firm despite COVID-19 impacts. Improving asset 
utilisation and the disposal of under-utilised or surplus 
assets continues to be a key focus. 

Intermodal steel and timber volumes from our major 
customers were strong, with high activity levels in the 
construction sector and major infrastructure projects 
undertaken by the various state governments underpinning 
ongoing activity levels. 

We continue to incur increased costs in our rail transport 
operations as a result of increased rail network costs.  
We have focussed on securing parcels of rail volumes  
that improve our rail network balance and performance. 

Full year revenue declined due to a combination of the 
cessation of contracts, exiting of underperforming business 
units and COVID-19 related reduced customer activity. 
However, the successful retention and renegotiation of 
several customer contracts saw returns from the intermodal 
and import/export operations improve in the second half  
of FY2021.

Contract Logistics
Our contract logistics business unit continues to provide  
a strong contribution to Group earnings.

The Western Australia based heavy haulage business 
performed well with a strong year underpinned by record 
commodity prices driving mine refurbishment activity. 
FY2022 forward demand remains solid.

Chemical and Fuel Transport
Our chemical and energy transportation businesses  
in FY2021 remain sound, despite the minimal activity in  
the Hi-Ex explosives transport sector, and significantly 
reduced fuel transport demand in the energy division  
as a result of COVID-19 and adverse weather impacts  
in central Queensland.

Chemtrans continues to develop and deploy a range  
of systems and procedures that will reinforce Chemtrans 
as the market leader in the transport of dangerous goods 
with regards to environmental and safety performance, 
while continuing to deliver efficiency benefits to its 
customer base.

Aviation Services
Our specialised aviation refuelling business experienced  
a significant fall in volumes as a consequence of COVID-19, 
as our airport refuelling services materially declined.  
Fire season activity was also minimal. 

A focus on operational efficiencies sees this business 
poised for a better FY2022 if there is a return to more 
normal fire season activity levels.

The new Port Hedland International Airport refuelling 
installation was commissioned in FY2021. We also 
completed the redevelopment of Aero Refuellers’ main 
operational base at Thurgoona in NSW.

NEW ZEALAND

The New Zealand business produced a strong result, with 
the domestic economy proving to be resilient throughout 
the year. The business continues to realise growth through 
the provision of its integrated and value adding service 
offering, with several key customer contracts extended  
or renewed in the course of the year. 

Industry segments such as dairy, steel and timber again 
performed strongly in FY2021.

Operating cashflows were again strong and debt remains 
at record low levels. Further growth and diversification  
of the revenue base remain key priorities, leveraging the 
strong and expandable infrastructure that has been put  
in place over the last five years.

FUEL AGENCY

The fuel trading business has again provided sound 
financial results, despite reduced demand for fuel  
in FY2021 consequent to COVID-19. The fuel retailing  
and wholesaling markets remain dynamic and continue  
to exhibit high levels of competition. 

An expansion of our network and the completion of  
several projects to enhance our retail offering are currently 
being progressed.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Employee engagement and communications  
programs remain a high priority and area of focus  
across our business.

With the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 and the 
collective toll that the pandemic and lock downs have 
taken upon the community, we have maintained a high 
level of communication with our workforce. The physical 
and mental well being of our workforce have been, and 
remain, at the forefront of our engagement strategies.

We continue to align the operational and management 
structures to service the needs of business units and 
customers, while maintaining our strong focus on the 
retention and development of skilled and qualified 
employees as the Group’s most valuable asset.

OTHER ITEMS

The implementation of cost reduction strategies continued 
across the business, contributing strongly to improved 
underlying profit. In particular, the Group has maintained its 
focus on operational efficiencies, supplier renegotiations, 
cessation of underperforming activities, and the rationalisation 
and replacement of specific fleet assets that reduced 
operating costs. 

Ongoing cost reductions are expected to continue  
to be accretive in FY2022, although these may be offset  
by possible COVID-19 related impacts.

On 27 July 2021, the Group acquired a strategically  
located parcel of industrial land in Perth for approximately 
$13.1 million. The land is currently being developed as a 
transport terminal, with the Group intending to consolidate 
operations presently undertaken on two externally leased 
sites at the new transport terminal when practical 
completion is achieved later in FY2022.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our management 
team, and all employees and supporters of the Group who 
have collectively worked exceptionally hard to continue  
to improve our company. 

Paul Sarant 
Managing Director and CEO

K&S CORPORATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2021  5

DIRECTORS’  
REPORT

The Directors present their report, together with the consolidated financial report of  
the Group comprising K&S Corporation Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries  
(the “Group”), for the year ended 30 June 2021 and the Auditor’s Report thereon.

DIRECTORS

The Directors of the Company in office at the date of this report, together with particulars of their qualifications,  
experience and special responsibilities are set out below.

Tony Johnson Chairman
Age 74, Director since 1986 

Tony Johnson BA, LLB, LLM (Companies & Securities) FAICD is a lawyer and an accredited mediator.  
Mr Johnson is a founder and former Chairman of the national law firm Johnson Winter & Slattery.  
He has worked extensively in the corporate advisory and commercial disputes area.
Mr Johnson is also Chairman of AA Scott Pty Ltd, the largest Shareholder of K&S Corporation Limited 
and Chairman of Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance.
Member of:
 – Environmental Committee (Chairman) 
 – Nomination and Remuneration Committee
 – Audit Committee

Paul Sarant Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Age 53, Director since 2014

Paul Sarant B.Eng., has extensive experience in the transport and logistics sector. Mr Sarant held  
the position of Executive General Manager DTM for seven years at K&S Corporation prior to his 
appointment as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to this, Mr Sarant occupied  
a range of senior management roles, including general management and senior manufacturing, 
engineering and logistics roles in the course of his fifteen years at Amcor Printing Paper Group/
PaperlinX and was former General Manager at Spicer Stationery Group.
Member of:
 – Environmental Committee

Legh Winser
Age 73, Director since 2013

Legh Winser is a former Managing Director of the Company, a position which he held for 16 years.  
He has extensive knowledge of the transport and logistics industry with more than 40 years’ experience. 
Mr Winser is also a director of AA Scott Pty Ltd, the largest Shareholder of K&S Corporation Limited.
Member of:
 – Environmental Committee
 – Nomination and Remuneration Committee

6  K&S CORPORATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2021

Graham Walters AM (Independent Director)
Age 79, Director since 22 May 2018

Graham Walters AM FCA is an experienced chartered accountant and director of successful public  
and private companies and associations, with extensive experience in accounting, finance, audit,  
risk management and corporate governance. Mr Walters AM is a former Chairman of Partners South 
Australia of KPMG and a former Chairman of Westpac South Australia.
Mr Walters AM is a Director of Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance.
Member of:
 – Audit Committee (Chairman)
 – Nomination and Remuneration Committee (Chairman)

Sallie Emmett GAICD
Age 56, Director since 24 September 2019

Sallie Emmett GAICD LLB GDLP, is a lawyer with over 30 years’ experience as a practising solicitor in both 
legal and management roles. Mrs Emmett GAICD is a former partner of national law firm Johnson Winter  
& Slattery. Mrs Emmett GAICD has a broad range of commercial exposure including in workplace relations.
Mrs Emmett GAICD operates her own legal and management consulting business and has advised the 
boards and management of a variety of organisations including private and public companies, government, 
and educational institutions. Mrs Emmett GAICD has significant transport sector experience, having acted 
for a number of transport companies. Mrs Emmett GAICD also sits on the board of a number of not for 
profit organisations.
Member of:
 – Audit Committee

SECRETARY

Chris Bright BEc, LLB, Grad Dip CSPM, FCIS
Age 50, Secretary since 2005

Chris Bright has held the position of General Counsel for 19 years. Mr Bright was admitted as a 
solicitor in South Australia in 1997. He also has experience working in private practice in Adelaide, 
principally in commercial dispute resolution.

K&S CORPORATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2021  7

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS

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

Director

Number of meetings held:

Number of meetings attended:

Mr T Johnson 

Mr P Sarant

Mr L Winser

Mr G Walters AM

Mrs S Emmett GAICD

Directors’
Meetings1

Audit Committee 
Meetings

Nomination & 
Remuneration 
Committee  
Meetings 

Environmental 
Committee  
Meetings

14

14

14

14

14

14

6

6

–

–

6

6

1

1

–

1

–

–

4

4

1

4

–

–

1. In addition to the eleven scheduled directors’ meetings, there were a further three directors’ meetings held in the course of FY2021.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

The principal activities of the Group during the course of the financial year were transport and logistics, contract 
management, warehousing and distribution and fuel distribution.

There were no significant changes in the nature of the activities of the Group during the year.

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

The Board presents the FY2021 Operating and Financial Review, which has been designed to provide Shareholders  
with a clear and concise overview of the Group’s operations, financial position, business strategies and outlook.  
The review complements the financial report and has been prepared in accordance with the guidelines in ASIC RG247.

8  K&S CORPORATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2021

DIRECTORS’  REPORTThe consolidated profit for the year ended 30 June 2021 attributable to the members of K&S Corporation Limited (“K&S”)  
is shown below, along with comparative results for the previous corresponding period:

Financial Overview

Operating Revenue

Statutory profit after tax

Statutory profit before tax

Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)

Earnings before interest, tax and depreciation (EBITDA)

Less JobKeeper income 

Less bad debts recovered

Add other significant items 

Underlying profit before interest, tax & depreciation1
Underlying profit before interest & tax1
Underlying profit before tax1
Underlying operating profit after tax1
Total assets

Net borrowings excluding lease liabilities

Shareholders’ funds

Finance costs

Depreciation

Dividend per share

Net tangible assets per share

Operating cash flow

Return on assets

Gearing ratio (excluding lease liabilities)

Employee numbers

Lost time injuries

Lost time injuries frequency rate

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

cents

$

$’000

%

%

2021

20202 % Movement

 688,541 

790,639

(12.9%)

 18,123 

 27,541 

 30,917 

 83,336 

(16,235)

(199)

 6,001 

 72,903 

 20,484 

 17,108 

 11,976 

525,837 

 26,566 

 268,717 

3,376

 52,419 

6.5

2.04

11,128

 15,934

 26,254

 82,426

(13,731)

–

9,648

 78,343

 22,171

 11,851

8,296

 540,140

 69,608

 239,157

10,320

 56,172

5.0

1.61

 75,454 

 83,074

3.5

9.0

1,972

22

4.9

2.1

22.5

2,161

31

6.6

62.9%

72.8%

17.8%

1.1%

18.2%

100.0%

(37.8%)

(6.9%)

(7.6%)

44.4%

44.4%

(2.7%)

(61.8%)

12.4%

(67.3%)

(6.7%)

30.0%

26.7%

(9.2%)

66.7%

(60.0%)

(8.7%)

(29.0%)

(25.8%)

1. Underlying profits and earnings per share based on underlying profits are categorised as non-IFRS Financial information and therefore have been presented in 

compliance with ASIC Regulatory Guide 230- Disclosing non-IFRS information issued in December 2011. Underlying adjustments have been considered in relation  
to their size and nature and have been adjusted from the statutory information for disclosure purposes to assist readers to better understand the financial performance 
of the underlying business in each reporting period. These adjustments primarily include the Government wage subsidies received, bad debt recovery, redundancies, 
asset impairment expenses and costs associated with the sale of Regal General Freight. The exclusion of these items provides a result which, in the Directors view,  
is more closely aligned with the ongoing operations of the Consolidated Group. The non-IFRS information has not been subject to audit or review by the auditor.

2. FY2020 balances have been restated based on the impact of change in accounting policy for the treatment of the Group’s freehold buildings. Refer to relevant 

statements and Note 2(aa) for further details.

The Group is a tier one logistics provider, recognised as a leader in the development and provision of specialist logistics 
solutions for its customers. The Group operates in the Australian and New Zealand markets. The Group’s success is 
underpinned by a strong focus on safety, service and continuous improvement.

The environment for the transport and logistics sector in FY2021 continued to be challenging. The transport and logistics 
sector continues to experience high levels of competition and pressure on rates, a low growth economic environment  
and the concentration of bargaining power in large and sophisticated buyers of transport and logistics services. In addition, 
the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted economic activity and market sentiment, albeit that stimulus provided by federal 
and state governments has under-pinned a level of consumer confidence in FY2021. 

Operating revenues decreased by 12.9% to $688.5 million.

The Group achieved a statutory profit before tax of $27.5 million, an increase of $11.6 million or 72.8% on the prior 
corresponding period. 

K&S CORPORATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2021  9

Included in the Group’s statutory result for FY2021 was 
$16.2 million (before tax) attributable to the JobKeeper 
subsidy, which was received in the September 2020 
quarter. The Group’s statutory result also included 
$6.0 million of one off costs treated as significant items. 
These largely relate to the impairment of the carrying value 
of buildings and land totalling $4.7 million and $0.9 million 
in miscellaneous restructuring costs mainly associated with 
the exiting of the Hyde Park Tank business.

After adjusting for the above significant items including 
government wage subsidies, the current year underlying 
profit before tax was $17.1 million, an increase of 44.4%  
to the prior corresponding period. 

The underlying profit benefitted from a $1.1 million before 
tax reduction in depreciation expenses realised through an 
alignment in estimated residual values of the motor vehicle 
assets to be consistent with their financial lifecycle.

Safety remains a key focus for the Group. The Group’s lost 
time injury rate reduced from 6.6 at the end FY2020 to 4.9. 

Australian Transport
Following strong FY2020 improvements, the overall segment 
continued to realise further consolidation improvements  
to the majority of its operating divisions. The reduction  
of $1.1 million in depreciation expenses as a result of the 
change to the Group’s depreciation policy more than offset  
a reduced contribution by our aviation refuelling business, 
Aero Refuellers. 

Full year revenue declined due to a combination of the 
cessation of contracts, exiting of underperforming business 
units and COVID-19 related reduced customer activity. 

The implementation of cost reduction strategies continued 
across the business, contributing strongly to improved 
underlying profit. In particular, the Group has maintained  
its focus on operational efficiencies, supplier renegotiations, 
cessation of underperforming activities, and the rationalisation 
and replacement of specific fleet assets that reduced 
operating costs. Ongoing cost reductions are expected  
to continue to be accretive in FY2022, although these may 
be offset by possible COVID-19 related impacts.

Intermodal steel and timber volume from our major 
customers were strong, with major infrastructure projects 
undertaken by the various state governments underpinning 
ongoing activity levels. 

We continue to incur increased costs in our rail transport 
operations as a result of increased rail network costs.  
We have focussed on securing parcels of rail volumes  
that improve our rail network balance and performance. 

Our contract logistics business unit again experienced  
a pleasing FY2021. 

Our chemical and energy transportation businesses  
in FY2021 were sound, despite the Chemtrans business 
enduring a number of weather impacts, minimal activity  
in the Hi-Ex explosives cartage division, and the energy 
business seeing fuel demand decline significantly  
as a result of COVID-19.

The Western Australia based heavy haulage business 
enjoyed a strong year in FY2021 on the back of record 
commodity prices driving mine refurbishment activity  
in north-west Western Australia.

Our specialised aviation refuelling business experienced  
a significant fall in volumes as a consequence of COVID-19 
as our airport refuelling services materially declined.  
Fire season activity was also minimal. A focus on cost 
reductions and efficiencies sees this business poised  
for a better FY2022 if there is a return to more normal  
fire season activity levels.

Fuel Agency
The fuel trading business has again provided sound 
financial results, despite reduced demand for fuel in 
FY2021 consequent to COVID-19. The fuel retailing and 
wholesaling markets remain dynamic and continue to 
exhibit high levels of competition. An expansion of our 
network and the completion of several projects to enhance 
our retail offering are currently being progressed.

New Zealand Transport
The New Zealand business produced a strong result, with 
the domestic economy to be resilient throughout the year.  
It continues to realise growth through the provision of its 
integrated and value adding service offering, with several 
key customer contracts extended or renewed in the course 
of the year. 

Balance Sheet and Funding
Notwithstanding the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, the 
Group has significantly strengthened its balance sheet in 
FY2021, mainly driven by improved trading performance, 
JobKeeper subsidies and increased property valuations.

The Group’s debt profile carries long maturities and the 
gearing ratio (excluding lease liabilities) reduced to 9.0%  
at 30 June 2021, compared to 22.5% in the prior year.  
The Group’s net debt reduced to $26.6 million, the lowest 
since 2003.

During the course of the year, the Group acquired fixed 
assets totalling $35.1 million, compared to $20.6 million  
in the prior year, continuing the investment in modern 
operating fleet.

Based upon independent valuations, the Group increased 
the carrying value of its freehold property portfolio by  
$27.6 million. The Group’s property portfolio consists of 
high quality industrial assets that have not been adversely 
impacted by COVID-19.

COVID-19
It is not possible to forecast with any certainty the 
magnitude of the COVID-19 impact on the Australian  
and New Zealand economies or upon the Group itself.  
In FY2021 the Group experienced reduced revenues in  
a number of business units in Australia and New Zealand 
as a result of COVID-19. At a minimum, the Group expects 
to continue to be adversely impacted by COVID-19 in the 
first half of FY2022.

10  K&S CORPORATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2021

DIRECTORS’  REPORTThe Group’s operations have not been subject to any 
Government mandated state border closures. However,  
as evidenced by the current lockdown in New South Wales, 
COVID-19 continues to present a threat to the Group’s 
operations and also to key industry sectors serviced  
by the Group, such as construction.

The Group has enacted pandemic protocols to assist the 
safety of employees. The Group has also implemented 
measures to mitigate potential impacts of COVID-19 upon 
its continued ability to fulfil core managerial, administrative, 
and operational functions. 

Safety
The Group achieved a significant reduction in lost time 
injuries in FY2021, with the LTIFR falling from 6.6 at the  
end of FY2020 to 4.9 at the end of the current financial year.

Sadly, the Group sustained two fatality accidents in 
FY2021, as well as having a vehicle involved in a major 
on-road incident in Melbourne in May 2021 in which five 
pedestrians were injured. As with all safety incidents, the 
Group undertakes comprehensive investigations and will 
implement identified continuous improvement opportunities 
arising out of these accidents. The Group recognises that 
its social licence to operate is contingent upon achieving 
industry leading on-road behaviours and safety outcomes.

Managing COVID-19 required considerable resourcing.  
Our key priority was, and remains, the safety and welfare  
of our employees and their families. Cognisant of the 
Group’s large and mobile workforce which provides 
services to a substantial number of customer sites,  
it is pleasing that to date the Group has had nil employee 
COVID-19 cases. Our employees’ proactive engagement 
and support underpinning this outcome has been excellent.

We continue to invest in our safety management system 
and in the training of our employees. 

Dividend
The Group’s underlying earnings have also improved 
significantly compared to the prior year. The final dividend 
declared was determined with reference to the underlying 
net profit after tax, as opposed to the statutory profit after 
tax, and specifically excludes any impact of government 
wage subsidies from the dividend calculation.

The Directors have declared a fully franked final dividend of 
3.5 cents per share (2020: 3.0 cents per share). This follows 
the fully franked interim dividend of 3.0 cents per share paid 
in April 2021, making the total fully franked dividend 6.5 
cents per share in respect of the year ended 30 June 2021.

The final dividend will be paid on 3 November 2021, with the 
date for determining entitlements being 19 October 2021. 

While the Group achieved record low debt levels at the end 
of FY2021, the Group has an extensive capital expenditure 
program for FY2022 which includes the development of a 
parcel of industrial land in Perth. Directors are of the view, 
based on the ongoing uncertainty relating to the potential 
impacts of COVID-19 on the economy that could impact 
the Group’s operations, that a conservative approach  
to balance sheet management is appropriate. As such,  
the Directors have elected to reinstate the Dividend 
Reinvestment Plan (DRP) in respect of the final dividend.

In accordance with the terms of the DRP rules, previous 
DRP elections made by Shareholders will remain in force  
in respect of the resumed DRP. Accordingly, Shareholders 
who previously elected to participate in the DRP will once 
again participate in the resumed DRP in respect of the final 
dividend of 3.5 cents per share in respect of the year ended 
30 June 2021.

Should any shareholder wish to change their DRP setting, 
notices to change DRP elections need to be received at 
least fourteen days before the date upon which the final 
dividend is to be paid to be effective in respect of the  
final dividend.

The issue price of shares under the DRP will be the volume 
weighted average price for K&S shares in the five business 
days ending on 19 October 2021 (the record date for the 
final dividend), less a discount of 2.5%.

Board Composition 
Robert Dalton was appointed as a non-executive director 
with effect from 24 August 2021. Mr Dalton is considered 
by the board to be independent.

Mr Dalton has been a registered company auditor for over 
twenty-five years and is a former Managing Partner of the 
Ernst & Young Melbourne Accounting and Assurance 
Practice. Mr Dalton also has a wealth of entrepreneurial 
knowledge and experience having previously run Ernst & 
Young’s entrepreneurship initiatives across the Oceania 
region, as well as being a Regional Director of Ernst & 
Young’s Asia Pacific Entrepreneur management team. 

Mr Dalton has worked with a variety of public, private, and 
start up organisations advising on strategy, commercialisation 
and global expansion, as well as providing audit and 
assurance services. Mr Dalton has also held many 
volunteer director roles in the not for profit sector. 

Mr Dalton’s appointment continues a process  
of board renewal.

Outlook
Providing earnings guidance going forward remains 
difficult, particularly having regard to ongoing uncertainties 
created by COVID-19. It is not possible to predict with  
any certainty the extent or duration of COVID-19 related 
impacts on the Australian or New Zealand economies  
or upon the Group itself.

The Group has secure long term bank facilities and low 
gearing levels, and will continue to take a conservative 
approach to financial risk as well as maintaining a strong 
focus on working capital management and underlying profit 
improvement. The Group will continue to target organic 
growth, particularly in market segments such as contract 
logistics that will deliver stronger returns on investment.

The Group continues to review the industry segments  
in which it operates as well as the ways it offers services  
to the market. 

K&S CORPORATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2021  11

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS

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

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND PERFORMANCE

The Group’s operations are subject to environmental 
regulations under both Commonwealth and State 
legislation in relation to its transport and storage business 
and its fuel business.

The Group has a Board Committee which monitors 
compliance with environmental regulations. 

Climate Change
Reporting under the National Greenhouse Energy Reporting 
regime (NGER) was completed and submitted in FY2021. 

Transport and Warehousing
The transport and warehousing business is subject to  
the Dangerous Goods Acts in Commonwealth and State 
Legislation. The Group monitors performance and recorded 
several incidents during the year, none of which has the 
potential to result in any material restrictions being placed 
upon the Group’s ability to continue its operations in their 
current form.

Fuel
The fuel business is subject to the South Australian 
Environmental Protection Act 1993 and the South 
Australian Dangerous Substances Act 1979. The Group 
monitors performance and recorded a number of minor  
fuel related incidents during the year. In all cases,  
corrective actions have been taken. 

DIVIDENDS

Dividends paid or declared by the Company to members since the end of the previous financial year were:

1   A fully franked ordinary dividend (taxed to 30%) of 3.0 cents per share amounting to $3,863,563 in respect of the year 

ended 30 June 2020 was declared on 28 August 2020 and paid on 3 November 2020; and

2   An interim fully franked ordinary dividend (taxed to 30%) of 3.0 cents per share in respect of the year ended 30 June 2021 

was declared on 24 February 2021 and paid on 1 April 2021 amounting to $3,863,563.

The final dividend declared by the Company for the year ended 30 June 2021 and payable on 3 November 2021 in respect 
of the year ended 30 June 2021 comprises:

1   A fully franked ordinary dividend (taxed to 30%) of 3.5 cents per share amounting to $4,507,490 (based on the Company’s 

current issued share capital); and

2  A fully franked preference dividend (taxed to 30%) of 4.0 cents per share amounting to $4,800.

The preference share dividends are included as interest expense in determining net profit.

DIVIDENDS PAID TO SHAREHOLDERS 
(cents per share)

12

10

8

6

4

2

0

4.5

6.0

3.5

3.0

5.0

6.5

3.0

3.5

1.5

2.0

3.0

3.5

2.0

2.0

2.0

3.0

2.0

1.5

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

■ Interim      ■ Final

12  K&S CORPORATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2021

DIRECTORS’  REPORTEVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE

On 24 August 2021, the Directors of K&S Corporation 
Limited declared a final dividend on ordinary shares  
in respect of the 2021 financial year. The total amount  
of the dividend is $4,507,490 which represents a fully 
franked dividend of 3.5 cents per share. The dividend  
has not been provided for in the 30 June 2021 financial 
statements and is payable on 3 November 2021.

Directors have elected to reinstate the application  
of the DRP in respect of the final dividend.

On 27 July 2021, the Group acquired a parcel of industrial land 
in Perth for approximately $13.1 million. The land is currently 
being developed as a transport terminal, with the Group 
intending to consolidate operations presently undertaken 
on two externally leased sites at the new transport terminal 
when practical completion is achieved later in FY2022.

On 24 August 2021, K&S announced that Robert Dalton 
had been appointed as a non-executive director with effect 
from 24 August 2021. Robert is currently the acting CEO  
of Sports Australia and has served as a Senior Partner of 
EY for 25 years. He is also a former non-Executive Director 
of the Richmond Football Club, a position he held for  
15 years, and Chair of Hockey Victoria.

No other matters have arisen in the interval between  
the end of the financial year and the date of this report, 
including any item, transaction or event of a material and 
unusual nature which, in the opinion of the Directors of the 
Company, are likely 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.

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS 
AND OFFICERS

Indemnification
The Company indemnifies current and former Directors, 
Executive Officers and the Secretaries of the Company  
and its controlled entities against all liabilities, costs and 
expenses to another person (other than the Company or  
a related body corporate) to the maximum extent permitted 
by law that may arise from their position as Directors, 
Executive Officers and Secretaries of the Company and  
its controlled entities, except where the liability arises  
out of conduct involving a lack of good faith.

Insurance premiums
Since the end of the previous financial year, the Company 
has paid insurance premiums of $254,100 in respect of 
Directors’ and Officers’ Liability insurance contracts for 
current and former officers, including Directors, Executive 
Officers and the Secretaries of the Company and its 
controlled entities. The insurance premiums relate to:
 – Costs and expenses incurred by the relevant officers  
in successfully defending proceedings, whether civil  
or criminal; and

 – Other liabilities that may arise from their position, with  

the exception of conduct involving a wilful breach of duty 
or position to gain a personal advantage.

The Officers of the Company covered by the policy  
include the current Directors: T Johnson, L Winser,  
S Emmett GAICD, G Walters AM and P Sarant. Other 
officers covered by the contract are Executive Officers  
and the Secretaries of the Company and Directors and  
the Secretaries of controlled entities (who are not also 
Directors of the Company), General Managers and other 
Executive Officers of controlled entities.

Indemnification of auditors
To the extent permitted by law and excluding in 
circumstances of negligence, the Company has agreed  
to indemnify its auditors, Ernst & Young, as part of the 
terms of its audit engagement agreement against claims  
by third parties arising from the audit (for an unspecified 
amount). No payment has been made to indemnify  
Ernst & Young during or since the financial year.

TAX CONSOLIDATION

Effective 1 July 2002, for the purposes of income taxation, 
K&S Corporation Limited and its domestic based 100% 
owned subsidiaries formed a tax consolidated Group. 
Members of the Group entered into a tax sharing 
arrangement in order to allocate income tax expense  
to the wholly owned subsidiaries on a pro-rata basis.  
In addition, the agreement provides for the allocation  
of income tax liabilities between the entities should  
the head entity default on its tax payment obligations.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

In recognising the need for the highest standards of 
corporate behaviour and accountability, the Directors of K&S 
Corporation Limited support the principles of corporate 
governance. The Company’s Corporate Governance 
Statement can be found on this URL on our website:  
http://www.ksgroup.com.au/corporate-governance/.

ROUNDING

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

AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES

The entity’s Auditor, Ernst & Young have provided the 
Group with an Auditors’ Independence Declaration which  
is on page 58 of this report.

DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS

The beneficial interest of each Director in their own name  
in the share capital of the Company shown in the Register 
of Directors’ Shareholdings as at the date of this report is:

Mr L Winser
Mr P Sarant

Ordinary Shares

43,651
60,000

Directors of the Company have relevant interests in additional 
shares as follows:

Mr L Winser
Mr T Johnson
Mr P Sarant
Mr G Walters AM

Ordinary Shares

1,252,799
542,967
126,603
5,252

K&S CORPORATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2021  13

REMUNERATION  
REPORT 

(AUDITED)

This remuneration report outlines the Director and executive remuneration arrangements of the 
Company and the Group in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001  
and its Regulations. 

For the purposes of this report, Key Management Personnel 
(KMP) of the Group are defined as those persons having 
authority and responsibility for planning, directing and 
controlling the major activities of the Company and  
the Group, directly or indirectly, including any Director  
(whether executive or otherwise) of the parent company.

While the Nomination and Remuneration Committee may 
review the remuneration paid to Non-Executive Directors 
and the Managing Director, and the aggregate remuneration 
paid to the executive team where requested by the Board, 
the Board of Directors has ultimate responsibility for 
determining these amounts. 

REMUNERATION STRUCTURE

In accordance with best practice corporate governance, 
the structure of Non-Executive Director, Managing Director 
and other executive remuneration is separate and distinct. 

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMUNERATION

Objective
The Board seeks to set aggregate remuneration at a level 
which provides the Company with the ability to attract  
and retain quality Directors, whilst incurring a cost which  
is acceptable to Shareholders.

Structure
The Constitution and the ASX Listing Rules specify that  
the maximum aggregate remuneration of Non-Executive 
Directors’ shall be determined from time to time by  
a general meeting of Shareholders. 

The latest determination was at the Annual General Meeting 
held on 20 November 2012 when Shareholders approved  
a maximum aggregate remuneration of $600,000 per year. 

The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to be 
approved by Shareholders and the amounts paid to 
Directors is reviewed annually. The Board considers  
the fees paid to Non-Executive Directors of comparable 
companies when undertaking the annual review, as well  
as periodically taking advice from external recruitment 
consultants. No advice was taken from external recruitment 
consultants in relation to the fees paid to Non-Executive 
Directors in FY2021. Each Non-Executive Director receives 
a fee for being a Director of the Company.

There was a 2% increase in fees payable to Non-Executive 
Directors in FY2021, with that increase being effective from 
1 September 2020.

Non-Executive Directors have long been encouraged by 
the Board to hold shares in the Company (purchased by 
the Director on the market). It is considered good corporate 
governance for Directors to have a stake in the Company 
whose Board he or she sits on. 

The remuneration of Non-Executive Directors for the period 
ended 30 June 2021 is detailed on page 17 of this report.

For the purposes of this report, the term executive 
encompasses the Managing Director, executives, general 
managers and secretaries of the Parent and the Group. 
Details of the Key Management Personnel are:

i) Directors

Mr T Johnson

Mr P Sarant

Non-Executive Chairman

Managing Director and Chief 
Executive Officer

Mr L Winser

Non-Executive Director

Mr G Walters AM

Non-Executive Director

Mrs S Emmett GAICD

Non-Executive Director

ii) Key Management Personnel

Mr R Parikh

Mr C Bright

Chief Financial Officer

Company Secretary

REMUNERATION PHILOSOPHY

The performance of the Group depends upon the quality  
of its Directors and executives. To prosper, the Group  
must attract, motivate and retain highly skilled Directors 
and executives.

To this end, the Group adopts the following key principles 
in its remuneration policy:
 – Remuneration is set at levels that will attract and retain 

good performers and motivate and reward them to 
continually improve business performance.

 – Remuneration is structured to reward employees for 

increasing Shareholder value.

 – Rewards are linked to the achievement of business targets.

THE NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

From time to time, the Nomination and Remuneration 
Committee may be delegated by the Board of Directors  
of the Company responsibility for reviewing compensation 
arrangements for the Directors, the Managing Director and 
executives. However, the Company has a small Board of 
Directors and the review of compensation arrangements 
can efficiently be discharged by the Board itself.

Where requested by the Board, the Nomination and 
Remuneration Committee will assess the appropriateness 
of the nature and amount of remuneration of Directors and 
executives by reference to relevant employment market 
conditions, with the overall objective of ensuring maximum 
stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high quality 
Board and executives. 

14  K&S CORPORATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2021

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION

Objective
The Company aims to reward executives with a level  
and mix of remuneration commensurate with their position 
and responsibilities within the Company to:
 – reward executives for Company, business unit and 

individual performance against targets set by reference  
to appropriate benchmarks;

 – align the interests of executives with those of Shareholders;
 – link reward with performance of the Company; and
 – ensure total remuneration is competitive by  

market standards.

Structure
In determining the level and make up of executive 
remuneration, the Nomination and Remuneration 
Committee seeks external information detailing market 
levels of comparable executive roles from which the 
Committee makes its recommendation to the Board.

For the Managing Director and the other executives, 
remuneration programs are balanced with a mix of fixed 
and variable rewards. The makeup and eligibility criteria  
for short term incentives are approved by the Board at the 
commencement of each financial year. 

The Board reviews and considers the fees paid to the 
Managing Director and other executives of comparable 
companies when undertaking the annual review, as  
well as periodically taking advice from external recruitment 
consultants. No advice was taken from external recruitment 
consultants in relation to the fees paid to the Managing 
Director and other executives for the year ended  
30 June 2021.

As safety performance is a key organisational goal and 
critical to the ongoing operations of the Group, the Board 
believes that aligning the payment of short-term incentives 
to reducing lost time injuries is appropriate and in the 
interests of Shareholders.

As the Company’s annual budget for operating profit  
before tax is set with a view to increasing the profit 
generated by the Company, growing earnings per share, 
and improving the Company’s capacity to pay dividends, 
the Board also believes that aligning the payment of short 
term incentives to the attainment of budgeted profit before 
tax on a normalised basis is appropriate and in the interests  
of Shareholders. The Board also believes that having all  
of the Company’s executives aligned to the common goal 
of achieving budgeted operating profit before tax drives 
positive behaviours amongst the executives in maximising 
Group wide benefits from operating activities.

For the year ended 30 June 2021, the Board approved  
the adoption of at risk short-term incentives of up to 30% 
of the base remuneration of the Managing Director and 
executives. The payment of such short-term incentives  
is to be settled in cash.

Payment of the short term incentive in respect of the 2021 
financial year was conditional upon: 
 – outperformance of budgeted Group and divisional  

(where applicable) profit before tax on an underlying  
basis and excluding any non-trading items (e.g., 
government wage subsidies or restructuring charges)  
(but including any non-trading items that have been 
included in the budget) on a sliding scale up to a 
maximum of 20% of base remuneration:

Profit 
Before 
Tax

STI


4 Ascot Media Investments Pty Ltd
5 PS Super Nominee Pty Limited 
6 Zena Winser Pty Ltd 
7 Oakcroft Nominees Pty Ltd 
8 Mr Eric Joseph Roughana
9 Ardmore Super Pty Ltd 
10 Winscott Investments Pty Ltd
11 Tirroki Pty Ltd 
12 Kailva Pty Ltd 
13 Dixson Trust Pty Ltd
14 Collins Rural Superfund Pty Ltd 
15 Mr Anthony Victor King & Ms Elina Maria King 
16 Ray Scott Private Pty Ltd 
17 Maine Pty Ltd 
18 Mrs Edna Grace Scott
19 Mr Raymond Walter Scott
20 Mr Bruce Grubb & Mrs Valerie Grubb 

Number of Shareholders

476
661
238
280
43

1,698

%

60.49
14.21
3.98
1.97
1.68
1.60
0.97
0.54
0.53
0.52
0.42
0.33
0.28
0.28
0.27
0.23
0.22
0.19
0.19
0.17

89.07

Number of Ordinary  

Shares Held

77,905,262
18,299,696
5,125,532
2,538,428
2,167,309
2,058,885
1,252,799
700,000
682,032
667,536
542,967
425,000
364,430
355,343
350,000
292,721
282,457
241,925
241,664
215,837

114,709,823

AA Scott Pty Limited is the registered holder of all the 6% Non Redeemable Cumulative Preference Shares, participating to 8%.

The 20 largest shareholders hold 89.07% of the ordinary shares of the Company, and 100% of the preference shares.

The following is an extract from the Company’s Register of Substantial Shareholders as at 30th September 2021:-

AA Scott Pty Ltd & Associated Companies

Linfox Australia Pty Ltd

VOTING RIGHTS

The voting rights are as follows:

Preference Shares:  Nil
Ordinary Shares: 

1 vote per share

Number

% of Class

83,067,544

22,977,255

65.26

18.05

K&S CORPORATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2021  63

CORPORATE 
DIRECTORY

HEAD OFFICE

591 Boundary Road 
Truganina Victoria 3029 
Phone: (03) 8744 3500 
Facsimile: (03) 8744 3599

REGISTERED OFFICE

141-147 Jubilee  
Highway West 
Mount Gambier 
South Australia 5290 
Phone: (08) 8721 1700 
Facsimile: (08) 8721 1799

STOCK EXCHANGE

K&S Corporation Limited's  
shares are quoted on the  
Australian Securities Exchange  
(ASX code: KSC).

SHARE REGISTRY

c/o Computershare Investor 
Services Pty Ltd 
Level 5, 115 Grenfell Street 
Adelaide, South Australia 5000 
Phone: (08) 8236 2300 
Facsimile: (08) 9473 2102
GPO Box 1903 
Adelaide SA 5001
Enquiries within Australia: 
1300 556 161
Enquiries outside Australia: 
61 3 9415 5000
Email:  
web.queries@computershare.com.au
Website:  
www.computershare.com.au
Website:  
www.ksgroup.com.au

OPERATIONS

Intermodal/Bulk
Melbourne
591 Boundary Road 
Truganina VIC 3029 
Phone: (03) 8744 3700
Portland
53 Fitzgerald Street 
Portland VIC 3305 
Phone: (03) 5523 4144
Geelong
325 Thompson Road 
North Geelong VIC 3215 
Phone: (03) 5278 5777

Ballarat
c/o Laminex Industries 
16 Trewin Street 
Wendouree VIC 3355 
Phone: (03) 5338 1710
Kyabram
39 McCormick Road 
Kyabram VIC 3620 
Phone: (03) 5852 1011
Sydney
1 Hope Street 
Enfield NSW 2136 
Phone: (02) 9735 2400
Appin
West Cliff Colliery Weighbridge 
Wedderburn Road 
Wedderburn NSW 2560 
Phone: (02) 4640 4109
Brisbane
34 Postle Street 
Coopers Plains QLD 4108 
Phone: (07) 3137 4400
Bundaberg
Old Quanaba Mill,  
Grange Road 
Bundaberg QLD 4670 
Phone: (07) 4159 2150
Townsville
677 Ingham Road 
Mount Saint John QLD 4818 
Phone: (07) 4431 2070
Perth
Lot 1 Kewdale Freight 
Precinct 
Off Fenton Street 
Kewdale WA 6105 
Phone: (08) 6466 6600
Bunbury
28 Barcoo Close 
Dardanup West WA 6236 
Phone: (08) 9725 4400
Adelaide
30-32 Francis Street 
Port Adelaide SA 5015 
Phone:(08) 7224 5400
Mount Gambier
209 Jubilee Highway West 
Mount Gambier SA 5290 
Phone: (08) 8721 2941
Alice Springs
5827 Dalgety Road 
Alice Springs NT 0870 
Phone: (08) 8950 8701
Darwin
8 College Road 
Darwin NT 0828 
Phone: (08) 8984 4922

New Zealand
Cambridge
3847 Te Awamutu Road 
Cambridge NZ 
Phone: (07) 827 6002
Mount Maunganui
35 Portside Drive 
Mount Maunganui NZ 
Phone: (07) 575 8265
Auckland
126 Kerwyn Ave 
Highbrook 
Auckland NZ 
Phone: (09) 307 0061
Christchurch
55 Lunns Rd 
Middleton 
Christchurch NZ 
Phone: (03) 344 0171

DTM
Sydney
2 Hope Street 
Enfield NSW 2136 
Phone: (02) 9735 2300
Melbourne
591 Boundary Road 
Truganina VIC 3029 
Phone: (03) 8744 3509
Adelaide
30-32 Francis Street 
Port Adelaide SA 5015 
Phone: (08) 7224 5400
Brisbane
34 Postle Street, 
Coopers Plains QLD 4108 
Phone: (07) 3137 4400
Perth
Lot 1 Kewdale Freight Precinct 
Off Fenton Street  
Kewdale WA 6105 
Phone: (08) 6466 6646

K&S Heavy Haulage
Perth
Part 460 Bushmead Road 
Hazelmere WA 6055 
Phone: (08) 9376 9600

K&S Energy/Chemtrans
Brisbane
34 Postle Street 
Coopers Plains QLD 4108 
Phone: (07) 3718 4221
Darwin
8 College Road 
Berrimah NT 0828 
Phone: (08) 8995 8100
Sydney
1 Hope Street 
Enfield NSW 2135 
Phone: (02) 9735 2346

Adelaide
19 Bowyer Rd 
Wingfield SA 5013 
Phone: (08) 8347 3449
Melbourne
591 Boundary Road 
Truganina VIC 3029 
PO Box 57 
Laverton VIC 3028 
Phone: (03) 8744 3700
Mackay
112 Spiller Avenue 
Mackay QLD 4740 
Phone: (07) 4431 2040
Port Kembla
Cnr King & Wattle Streets 
Port Kembla NSW 2505 
Phone: (02) 4267 9200
Newcastle
45 Greenleaf Road 
Kooragang Island  
NSW 2304 
Phone: (02) 4033 7000
Townsville
13 Pilkington Street 
Garbutt QLD 4814 
Phone: (07) 4431 2000
Gladstone
Lot 152 Red Rover Road 
Gladstone QLD 4680 
Phone: (07) 4973 1700
Perth
3 Central Avenue 
Hazelmere WA 6055 
Phone: (08) 6274 9600
Perth
Cnr Beard and Morley Streets 
Naval Base WA 6165 
Phone: 0417 046 786

K&S Fuels
Mount Gambier
40 Graham Road 
Mount Gambier SA 5290 
Phone: (08) 8721 1774
Millicent
Cnr Williams &  
Mt Gambier Roads 
Millicent SA 5280 
Phone: (08) 8733 3133

Aero Refuellers
Enfield 
1 Hope Street 
Enfield NSW 2135 
Phone: (02) 9735 2392
Thurgoona
22 Hoffmann Road 
Thurgoona NSW 2640 
Phone: (02) 6054 2200

64  K&S CORPORATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2021

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