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2017 AnnuAl RepoRt

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Corporate Directory

Katana Capital Limited

ABn 56 116 054 301

Board of Directors

Mr Dalton Gooding 
Chairman, Non-Executive Director

Mr peter Wallace 
Non-Executive Director

Mr Giuliano Sala tenna 
Non-Executive Director

Mr Gabriel Chiappini 
Company Secretary

Solicitors

Steinepreis Paganin

level 4, the Read Buildings 
16 Milligan Street 
perth WA 6001

Auditors

Ernst & Young

11 Mounts Bay Road 
perth WA 6000

Share Registry

Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd

level 2, Reserve Bank Building 
45 St Georges terrace 
perth WA 6000

Registered Office

level 9, the Quadrant Building 
1 William Street 
perth WA 6000

Stock Exchange

ASX Limited

152-158 St Georges terrace 
perth WA 6000

ASX Code: KAT

Katana Capital combines its listed investment company structure 
with the proven ability of its Manager (“KataNa aSSEt MaNagEMENt LtD ”) 
to provide investors with access to comprehensive investment 
techniques aimed at providing capital and income returns.  
The Company and the Manager share similar investment 
philosophies. The role of the Company is to assess and monitor  
the Manager and liaise with the Manager with respect to its 
Mandate as detailed in the Management Agreement.

our 
investment 
philosophy

As an ‘All Opportunities’ fund, the underlying goal of the Manager 
is to assess the risk adjusted return of every potential opportunity 
identified by the Manager. The Manager’s approach includes 
selectively and modestly taking higher-risk positions, provided that 
the potential return exceeds the additional risk – preferably in terms 
of both value and time. Whilst the Manager intends to combine 
the best principles of value investing, fundamental and technical 
analysis, it does not wish to be constrained by the constructs of any 
one approach. The key to the longterm success of the Company is 
seen as the capacity of the Manager to integrate the best principles 
of each discipline with the extensive and varied experiences of the 
Manager. This is achieved by encouraging flexibility and adaptability, 
but within the confines of an overall framework that controls risk.

YEAR EnDing

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

Katana Gross Investment Return

All ords Index

Outperformance

%

%

%

Katana 
Outperformance 
vs All Ords Index

AvERAgE

Percentage 
of portfolio 
valuation

AS At 30 June 2017

2016

4.85

2017

5.41

8.54

9.20

49.03

-6.41 -23.57

24.54

19.10 -11.19

8.84

26.79

-2.28

6.90

25.36 -15.49 -25.97

9.55

7.75 -11.25

15.47

12.70

1.29

-2.58

2.30 23.67

9.08

2.40 14.99 11.35

0.06 -6.63 14.09 -3.57

7.43 -3.13

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Katana Asset Management ltd (‘The Manager’) has completed  
a report on the performance of Katana Capital limited’s (Katana) 
portfolio for the 12 months to 30 June 2017

The All Ordinaries Index started FY17 at 5,310.4 points and increased by 8.54% during the course  
of the year to close at 5,764.0 points on 30 June 2017. The market rallied after D. Trump was  
elected as president of the uS in november 2016 and peaked at 5,976.4 points in April 2017.  
This was due to high expectations that Trump’s proposed new infrastructure spending and tax cuts 
would boost global growth; improve corporate profitability; and further lower the risk of deflation. 
Although, the global economy continues to improve, Trump’s policies have so far failed to gain 
support and this combined with low profit growth in Australia, resulted in a decline in the share 
market in the final two months of the year. Overall, FY17 was another year of low global growth, 
although there are signs that a broader recovery is underway as many of the major developed 
economies are expanding. Katana slightly underperformed its benchmark with a positive (gross) 
return of 5.14%. A summary of the Fund’s returns compared to the All Ords Index over the past  
12 years is shown in the table (left).

The Manager continued to average between 50-60 individual stock positions and a high level of 
cash throughout FY17. The Manager is committed to maintaining a diversified portfolio, which it 
believes provides better risk adjusted returns compared to achieving that same outcome with a 
concentrated portfolio.

The bar chart (left) illustrates the Manager’s track record of outperformance in each of the past 
twelve years together with its average level of outperformance over this period.

Katana’s top 10 holdings as at 30 June 2017 are shown in the pie chart (left). The Manager increased 
the Fund’s holdings in listed fund management companies, which are leveraged to an improving 
economy. The Manager also added to its holdings in quality small and mid-cap industrials, which it 
believes have more potential upside than many larger cap stocks. These stocks have strong balance 
sheets and produce robust cash flows. The Manager’s top 10 also includes three out-of-favour stocks, 
which it believes were excessively sold down and are expected to recover over the medium term.

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KATAnA CApiTAl liMiTEd  2017 AnnuAl RePORT

The Manager believes 
that the stock market will 
continue to move higher 
in FY18 and provide 
reasonable total shareholder 
returns, as corporate 
profitability continues to 
increase and interest rates 
remain supportive.

Outlook

The Manager believes that global growth should continue to improve in FY18. Growth has now 
picked up in most of the developed countries including the uS and europe; and China continues  
to expand, albeit at a slower rate. unemployment continues to decline and corporate profits  
have started to improve. Growth in consumer spending appears to be rebasing at a lower level, 
partly due to elevated household debt levels. This means the recovery is likely to occur more slowly, 
but over a potentially longer timeframe than normal. Although most central banks in developed 
economies have either begun to tighten policy or have at least commenced to discuss this,  
inflation remains below most central bank targets and the Manager expects that interest rates  
will ultimately peak below traditional levels. 

Australia is in its 25th year of growth without a recession, although this is currently at sub-trend 
pace. The mining investment boom has largely unwound and housing construction now appears 
to be peaking. Growth should, however, be maintained as investment is increasing in infrastructure, 
particularly road and rail in nSW and Victoria. South Australia should also benefit from increased 
naval defence expenditure. Tourism, education and healthcare continue to grow and the country’s 
natural resources including liquefied natural gas; iron ore; coal and other minerals; as well as food 
and services, should underpin export growth. Australia is well positioned to meet increasing 
demand for many of these products from China and other Asian countries, which contain around 
40% of the world’s population.

Strategy

The Manager believes that the stock market will continue to move higher in FY18 and provide 
reasonable total shareholder returns, as corporate profitability continues to increase and interest 
rates remain supportive.

The Manager has positioned a part of its portfolio to benefit from the ageing population trend as 
well as increasing consumption growth in many developing nations as more of their populations 
enter the middle class. These trends will continue for many years.

The Manager has maintained its overweight exposure to listed fund managers, which should 
continue to perform well as the superannuation pool and annuities continue to expand. It has 
also increased the Fund’s holdings in quality small and mid-cap companies that are able to grow 
earnings and dividends despite being in a low growth environment. The portfolio is underweight 
large cap stocks, which may struggle in an increasingly competitive environment and could 
potentially lead to further dividend cuts. However, dividends will continue to form a large part of 
total shareholder returns in this low growth environment. The Manager believes that the share 
market will continue to experience periods of volatility due to tightening monetary policy in major 
economies and geopolitical events. This should provide opportunities to add to its holdings in weak 
periods when it considers the risk/return equation to be favourable.

Corporate

Katana Capital ltd finished FY17 with 44.3m shares on issue. During the period from 1 July 2016  
to 30 June 2017, 371,216 shares were bought back on market and were subsequently cancelled.  
The shares were acquired at an average price of $0.72 with the price ranging from $0.70 to  
$0.76 per share. The buyback also provided liquidity and increased the underlying net asset  
backing for all existing shareholders.

Katana paid four quarterly dividends, totalling three cents ($0.03) during FY17. Three of the  
dividends totalling 2.5c were 50% franked and one of 0.5c was fully franked.

The Manager remains committed to outperforming its benchmark and rewarding shareholders  
with solid dividends.

On behalf of all of the staff at Katana Asset Management, we take this opportunity to once again 
thank Katana Capital’s valued shareholders for your support.

Brad Shallard & Romano Sala Tenna

invEsTMEnT  MAnAgErs 
KATAnA ASSeT MAnAGeMenT  lIMITeD

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Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtYour directors present their report with respect to results of Katana 
Capital limited (the “company” or “Katana Capital”) and its controlled 
entities (the “Group”) for the year ended 30 June 2017 and the state 
of affairs for the Company at that date.

directors’ 
report

Directors
The following persons were directors of Katana Capital limited during the whole of the financial year and up to the date of this report:

information on Directors

Dalton gooding - BBus, FCA.

Peter Wallace - SF Fin, FAICD, AFAIM.

giuliano Sala Tenna - BCom, FFIn, GAICD.

(Non-Executive Chairman)

(Non-Executive Director)

(Non-Executive Director)

Mr Wallace was appointed to the Board 
on 19 September 2005. Mr Wallace 
has had 46 years in the Banking and 
Finance industry with experience 
gained in all aspects of debt and 
equity raising. Past executive positions 
held include COO of a major Regional 
Bank as well as Chief Credit Officer 
and other General Management roles. 
Most recently as Head of Corporate 
Advisory for Bell Potter Securities ltd, 
Mr Wallace directed the capital raisings 
for several large Public companies as 
well as providing a variety of Corporate 
Advisory services to a wide range of 
companies, both private and publicly 
owned. During the past three years  
Mr Wallace has also served as a director 
of the following other listed companies:
> neptune Marine Services limited - 

appointed 8 July 2011
> Goldfields Money ltd -  

appointed 7 August 2014

Mr Sala Tenna was appointed to the Board on  
19 September 2005.
Mr Sala Tenna currently works with one of Australia’s 
leading full service stockbroking firms in Corporate 
Advisory and Institutional Sales.
Prior to this Mr Sala Tenna was the Head of 
Institutional Sales with one of Australia’s leading 
hedge fund managers with over $5.5 billion in funds 
under management.
Mr Sala Tenna has worked in the Finance Industry 
for over 18 years in various fields including credit, 
financial advising, business development, corporate 
advisory and equity sell side / buy side. 
Mr Sala Tenna has completed a Bachelor of Commerce 
degree at Curtin university of Technology with a 
double major in economics and Finance graduating 
with Distinction, the Graduate Diploma in Financial 
Planning at the Financial Services Institute of 
Australasia, the Company Directors Course at the 
Australian Institute of Company Directors and is an 
ASX Derivatives Accredited Adviser.
Mr Sala Tenna is a Member of the Golden Key national 
Honour Society, a Graduate Member of the Australian 
Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the 
Financial Services Institute of Australasia.
During the past three years Mr Giuliano Sala Tenna  
has not served any other directorship role with  
listed companies.

Mr Gooding was appointed to the 
Board on 11 november 2005.  
Mr Gooding, formerly a long-standing 
partner at ernst & Young, is a Fellow of 
the Institute of Chartered Accountants 
in Australia. He is currently the senior 
partner of Gooding Partners and 
advises to a wide range of businesses 
with particular emphasis relating to 
taxation and accounting issues, due 
diligence, feasibilities and general 
business advice. Mr Gooding also has 
a number of other directorships of 
companies in many different segments 
of business. During the past three  
years Mr Gooding has also served  
as a director of the following other  
listed companies:
> SIPA Resources limited -  
appointed 1 May 2003,  
resigned 31 March 2016
> Avita Medical limited -  

appointed 14 november 2002, 
resigned 30 June 2014

> Brierty limited - appointed  

26 October 2007

> Quintis ltd - appointed  

16 October 2014

Company Secretary
gabriel Chiappini - BBus, GAICD, CA 

Mr Chiappini is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Institute of Chartered Accountants and has been the Company 
Secretary since 14 november 2005. Mr Chiappini has worked in Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretarial roles in both local and 
international environments and also holds directorships and Company Secretary positions with several ASX listed and unlisted companies.  
Mr Chiappini has experience in diverse and varied industry sectors including Investment Banking (uK), Property Development & Investment (uK), 
Oil & Gas (Australia), Telecommunications (Australia) and Biotechnology (Australia).

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Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtDirectors’ report

30 June 2017

Directors’ meetings
The numbers of meetings of the Company’s Board of Directors and of each Board Committee held during the year ended 30 June 2017,  
and the numbers of meetings attended by each director were:

Dalton Gooding

Peter Wallace

Giuliano Sala Tenna

A = number of meetings attended

dirECTors’ MEETings

A

6

6

6

B

6

6

6

AudiT & CoMpliAnCE   
CoMMiTTEE MEETings
B
A

2

2

2

2

2

2

B = number of meetings held during the time the director held office or was a member of the committee during the year

Committee membership

As at the date of this report the Company had an Audit and Compliance Committee.

Members acting on the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board at the date of this report are:

•	

Peter	Wallace	(Chairman	of	Committee)

•	 Dalton	Gooding

•	 Giuliano	Sala	Tenna

Directors’ interest in Shares and Options

As at the date of this report, the interest of the directors in the shares and options of the Company are:

Dalton Gooding

Peter Wallace

Giuliano Sala Tenna

earnings per share

Basic earnings per share

no. of shares
30 June 2017

no. of options
30 June 2017

176,095

300,000

-

-

-

-

30 June 2017
Cents

30 June 2016
Cents

Basic earnings from continuing operations attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company

2.10

1.34

The weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue used in the calculation of basic earnings per share was 44,582,098 (2016: 44,555,004). 

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Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtDividends
The following dividends have been paid by the Company or declared by the directors since the commencement of the financial year ended 30 June 2017:

Dividend paid during 1st Quarter of the year

Dividend paid during 2nd Quarter of the year

Dividend paid during 3rd Quarter of the year

Dividend paid during 4th Quarter of the year

Total Paid

Cents per share

Total Paid

Cents per share

Total Paid

Cents per share

Total Paid

Cents per share

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

670,105

1.5 cents

223,282

0.5 cents

223,094

0.5 cents

222,204

0.5 cents

1,338,685

676,546

1.5 cents

670,482

1.5 cents

669,654

1.5 cents

669,966

1.5 cents

2,686,648

Corporate information
The Company was incorporated on 19 September 2005. During the 30 June 2007 financial year it incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary  
Kapital Investments (WA) Pty ltd. Katana Capital limited is incorporated and domiciled in Australia. The registered office is located at  
level 9, The Quadrant Building, Perth, Western Australia.

Principal activity

The principal activity of the Group is that of an Investment Company with an ‘all opportunities’ investment strategy.

Employees

As at 30 June 2017, the Group did not have any full time employees (2016: nil).

Operating and financial review

Company overview

Katana Capital was incorporated in September 2005 as a listed investment company providing shareholders with access to the investment services 
of Katana Asset Management ltd (“Fund Manager”). The Fund Manager employs a benchmark unaware long only Australian equities investment 
philosophy with active use of cash holdings as a defensive mechanism within the portfolio to deploy into market weakness. The portfolio does not 
incorporate gearing or short selling of securities.

The All Ordinaries Index started FY17 at 5,310.4 points and increased by 8.54% during the course of the year to close at 5,764.0 points on 30 June 
2017.  The market rallied after Donald Trump was elected as president of the uS in november 2016 and peaked at 5,976.4 points in April 2017. This was 
due to high expectations that Trump’s proposed new infrastructure spending and tax cuts would boost global growth; improve corporate profitability; 
and further lower the risk of deflation. Although, the global economy continues to improve, Trump’s policies have so far failed to gain support and this 
combined with low profit growth in Australia, resulted in a decline in the share market in the final two months of the year. Overall, FY17 was another year 
of low global growth, although there are signs that a broader recovery is underway as many of the major developed economies are expanding. Katana 
Capital slightly underperformed its benchmark with a positive (gross) return of 5.14%. The profit after tax for the year was $935,276 (2016: $598,401).

investments for future performance

The Manager is committed to maintaining a diversified portfolio, which it believes, provides better risk adjusted returns compared to achieving 
that same outcome with a concentrated portfolio. The Manager continued to hold between 50-60 individual stock positions and manage cash to 
match risk profile. Similar to a position taken in FY17, Katana’s Fund Manager will seek to continue to find value including in a number of mid and 
small-cap companies. In addition to this, during FY17 the Fund Manager invested in a number of successful IPOs and will continue to assess quality 
IPO opportunities in which to invest into. Key to the Fund’s investment outlook is its maintenance of the current dividend cycle.

Cash from operations

net cash outflows from operations were $2,342,367 (2016: inflows $12,163,093) during the year which reflects the Group’s investment from the 
Australian equities market.

net cash flows for the financial year ending 30 June 2018 are expected to remain neutral and will be subject to the Group taking advantage of 
opportunities within the Australian equities market and the general performance of the market.

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Directors’ report

30 June 2017

Operating and financial review (CoNtiNuED)

Liquidity and funding

The Company foresees no need to raise additional equity and will use its remaining cash reserves to invest into the Australian equities market 
along with continuing dividend payments and share buybacks.

Risk management

The Board is responsible for overseeing the establishment and implementation of an effective risk management system and reviewing and 
monitoring the Group’s application of that system.

Implementation of the risk management system and day to day management of risk is the responsibility of the Fund Manager. The Fund Manager 
is primarily responsible for all matters associated with risk management associated with the equity Markets and Investment of the Group’s funds 
and has formalised an Investment Committee that meets on a regular basis to review the Group’s investments.

Significant changes in state of affairs
In the opinion of the directors, there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated entity that occurred during the year.

Significant changes after balance date
Other than the events below, the Directors are not aware of any matter or circumstance that has significantly or may significantly affect the 
operation of the Company or the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Company in subsequent financial years.

On 10 August 2017, the company announced a 75% franked 0.5 cent per share dividend.

likely developments and expected results
The Manager believes that global growth should continue to improve in FY18. Growth has now picked up in most of the developed countries 
including the uS and europe; and China continues to expand, albeit at a slower rate. unemployment continues to decline and corporate profits 
have started to improve. Growth in consumer spending appears to be rebasing at a lower level, partly due to elevated household debt levels.  
This means the recovery is likely to occur more slowly, but over potentially a longer timeframe than normal. Although most central banks in 
developed economies have either begun to tighten policy or have at least commenced to discuss this, inflation remains below most central bank 
targets and the Manager expects that interest rates will ultimately peak below traditional levels. 

Australia is in its 25th year of growth without a recession, although this is currently at sub-trend pace. The mining investment boom has largely 
unwound and housing construction now appears to be peaking. Growth should, however, be maintained as investment is increasing in 
infrastructure, particularly road and rail in nSW and Victoria. South Australia should also benefit from increased naval defence expenditure.  
Tourism, education and healthcare continue to grow and the country’s natural resources including liquefied natural gas; iron ore; coal and other 
minerals; as well as food and services, should underpin export growth. Australia is well positioned to meet increasing demand for many of these 
products from China and other Asian countries, which contain around 40% of the world’s population.

environmental regulation and performance
The principal activities of the Group are not subject to any significant environmental regulations.

Share options

Unissued shares

There were no options outstanding as at 30 June 2017.

Shares issued on the exercise of Options

There were no options exercised during the financial year to acquire fully paid ordinary shares in the Group.

Options granted as remuneration

There were no options granted as remuneration.

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Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtRemuneration Report (Audited)
This remuneration report outlines the director and executive remuneration arrangements of the Company and 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 Group, directly or 
indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise).

This report outlines the remuneration arrangements in place for directors of Katana Capital limited. Katana Capital limited, at this stage of 
its development does not employ executive directors and does not have a Managing Director or a Chief executive Officer. The Company has 
outsourced the management of the investment portfolio to the Fund Manager, Katana Asset Management ltd. Katana Asset Management ltd 
reports directly to the Board and is invited to attend all Board meetings to present its investment strategy and to discuss and review the financial 
performance of the Group.

(a)  Details of Key Management Personnel

The following persons were directors of Katana Capital limited during the financial year:

(i)  Chairman – non-executive

Dalton Gooding

(ii)  Non-executive directors

Peter Wallace 
Giuliano Sala Tenna

(b)  Key management services - Katana Asset Management Ltd

In addition to the Directors noted above, Katana Asset Management ltd, the Fund Manager for the Group provides the Group with key 
management services. The directors of Katana Asset Management ltd are Brad Shallard and Romano Sala Tenna.

Officer

The company secretary is an officer of the Company but is not considered to be a key management person as he does not have the authority and 
responsibility for planning, directing or controlling the activities of the Group and is not involved in the decision making process, with his main 
duties being aligned to his compliance function.

Remuneration philosophy

The performance of the Group depends upon the quality of its directors. To prosper, the Group must attract, motivate and retain skilled  
non-executive directors.

As a result of the independence and separation of non-executive Directors’ role of providing guidance and overview, the remuneration policy of 
the directors is not linked to company performance. However, Katana Asset Management ltd’s performance fees and management fees are linked 
directly to the performance of the Company.

The Company does not have a remuneration committee. The Board of Directors acts as the Remuneration Committee and is responsible for 
determining and reviewing compensation arrangements for the Company. The Board will assess the appropriateness of the nature and amount 
of emoluments of such officers on a periodic basis, by reference to relevant employment market conditions with the overall objective of ensuring 
maximum stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high quality board.

Remuneration structure

In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of non-executive director and senior management remuneration is separate 
and distinct.

(i)  Non-executive director remuneration

Objective

The Board seeks to set aggregate remuneration at a level which provides the Group with the ability to attract and retain Directors of the 
highest calibre, whilst incurring a cost which is acceptable to shareholders.

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Remuneration Report (Audited) (CoNtiNuED)

Remuneration structure (CONtINuEd)

(i)  Non-executive director remuneration (CoNtiNuED)

Structure

The constitution and the ASX listing rules specify that the aggregate remuneration of non-executive directors shall be determined from time 
to time by a general meeting. An amount not exceeding the amount determined is then divided between the directors as agreed. At present 
the aggregate remuneration totals $200,000 per year in respect of fees payable to non-executive directors. This amount was approved by 
shareholders at the annual general meeting held on the 10 november 2005.

The amount of aggregate remuneration, including the issue of options sought to be approved by shareholders and the manner in which 
it is apportioned amongst directors, is reviewed annually. The Board considers advice from external consultants as well as the fees paid to 
non-executive directors of comparable companies when undertaking the annual review process. During the year there were no external 
consultants utilised to provide remuneration recommendation.

The Board considers that the majority of the Group’s performance lies with the Fund Manager.

each director receives a fee for being a director of the Group and includes attendance at Board and Committee meetings. Any additional 
services provided are charged at a daily rate agreed in advance by the Chairman.

The remuneration of non-executive directors for the year ended 30 June 2017 is detailed on page 12 of this report.

(ii)  Senior manager and executive director remuneration

As previously noted the Company at present does not employ any executive directors or senior management. If the Company chooses in the 
future to employ executive directors the Company will review the remuneration packages.

Employment contracts

As noted above the Group does not currently employ any executive directors or senior management, it does however have an agreement in 
place with Katana Asset Management ltd to provide the Group with investment management services.

(iii)  Compensation of Katana Asset Management Ltd

no amount is paid by the Group directly to the directors of Katana Asset Management ltd. Consequently, no compensation is paid by the 
Group to the Directors of Katana Asset Management ltd as Key Management Personnel.

Compensation is paid to the Fund Manager in the form of fees and the significant terms of the agreement and the amount of compensation  
is disclosed below.

The Company has entered into the Management Agreement with the Fund Manager with respect to the management of the Portfolio.  
The main provisions of the Management Agreement are summarised below.

The Management Agreement is for an initial period of 10 years from its commencement date (Initial Term) unless earlier terminated in 
accordance with its terms. The commencement date (Commencement Date) is the date on which the company listed on the Australian  
Stock exchange - 23 December 2005.

The initial Management Agreement was due to expire at the end of 2015, however the agreement was renewed at the shareholder’s  
Annual General Meeting held on 24 november 2015 for a further period of 5 years and was renewed on the following basis:

1. 

2. 

3. 

the renewal is approved by Shareholders of the Company, such approval being sought by ordinary resolution;

the Fund Manager is not in breach of the Management Agreement; and 

the Fund Manager has not in the reasonable opinion of the Board, materially breached the Management Agreement.

The Fund Manager may terminate the Management Agreement at any time by providing a written notice at least three months prior to 
termination, if:

1.  at any time during the term:

(a)  the Company fails to make payment of the remuneration in accordance with the Management Agreement and the failure continues 

for 21 days from the delivery of a written notice by the Fund Manager to the Company requesting payment;

(b)  the Company enters into liquidation (except voluntary liquidation for the purpose of reconstruction);

(c)  the Company is guilty of any gross default, breach, non-observance or non-performance of any of the terms and conditions contained 

in the Management Agreement; or

(d)  a receiver or receiver and manager is appointed to the whole or part of the undertakings of the Company; and

2. 

such notice is given not less than two years after the commencement of the Initial Term. 

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Remuneration structure (CONtINuEd)

(iii)  Compensation of Katana Asset Management Ltd (CoNtiNuED)

The Company may immediately terminate the Management Agreement if:

(a)  the Fund Manager or any of its directors or servants are found guilty of grave misconduct in relation to the affairs of the Company; 

(b)  the Fund Manager’s AFSl is suspended or cancelled at any time for any reason;

(c)  the Fund Manager commits a fundamental default or breach of its obligations under the Management Agreement or is in breach of any 
conditions of its AFSl and such default or breach is not remedied within 30 days after the Company has notified the Fund Manager in 
writing to remedy that default or breach;

(d)  the Fund Manager enters into liquidation (except voluntary liquidation for the purpose of reconstruction);

(e)  a receiver or receiver and manager is appointed to the whole or part of the undertaking of the Fund Manager;

(f )  a change in control of the Fund Manager occurs without the Fund Manager obtaining at least 30 days prior written consent from  

the Company;

(g)  the Fund Manager is guilty of any gross default, breach, non-observance or non-performance of any of the terms and conditions 

contained in the Management Agreement;

(h)  the Fund Manager fails to remedy a breach of the Management Agreement within the time period reasonably specified in a notice  

from the Company requiring it to do so;

(i) 

(j) 

the Fund Manager persistently fails to ensure that investments made on behalf of the Company are consistent with the investment 
strategy applicable to the Company at the time the relevant investment is made; or

the Fund Manager is not lawfully able to continue to provide services to the Company pursuant to the terms of the  
Management Agreement.

The Company may, by written notice to the Fund Manager at any time within six months after the end of any five year period during the term, 
terminate the Management Agreement if Shareholders pass an ordinary resolution to terminate and the average Portfolio return for the five  
12 month periods comprising the relevant five year period is less than the average percentage increase in the ASX All Ordinaries Index for 
those five 12 month periods.

The Board on a regular basis reviews the Management Agreement and Mandate to ensure compliance with the terms of the agreement. 

Management and performance fees

Total management and performance fees paid and accrued by the Group to Katana Asset Management ltd for the year ended 30 June 2017  
was $389,024 (30 June 2016: $671,663) as follows: 

(i)  Management fee

The Fund Manager receives a monthly management fee equal to 0.08333% (2016: 0.08333%) of the Portfolio value calculated at the end 
of each month. The fee for 2017 was $389,024 (2016: $391,089). The directors and shareholders of Katana Asset Management ltd are also 
shareholders of Katana Capital limited.

(ii)  Performance fee

Performance fee to be paid in respect of each performance calculation period of 15% (2016: 15.0%) of the amount by which the Fund 
Manager outperforms the ASX All Ordinaries during the calculation period (calculated annually for the 12 month period ending 30 June).  
The Fund Manager qualified to receive a performance fee of $nil for the financial year ended 30 June 2017 (2016: $280,574). 

Company performance

The profit/(loss) after tax for the group from 2013 is as follows:

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

Profit/(loss) after tax expense

  $935,276 

$598,401

$(1,157,799)

$5,904,101

$1,780,914

earnings/(loss) per share - cents

Share Price 30 June

2.10

$0.71

1.34

$0.79

(2.70)

$0.82

17.07

$0.95

4.82

$0.78

11

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtDirectors’ report

30 June 2017

Remuneration Report (Audited) (CoNtiNuED)

Remuneration of directors and key management personnel of the group

SHORT-TeRM   
eMPlOYee BeneFITS

POST-
eMPlOYMenT 
BeneFITS

lOnG-TeRM   
BeneFITS

SHARe- 
BASeD  
PAYMenTS

2017

name

Non-executive directors

Dalton Gooding

Peter Wallace

Giuliano Sala Tenna

Total non-executive  
directors & KMp

y
r
a
l
a
s

s
e
e
f
d
n
a

$

70,000

40,000

40,000

150,000

)
i
(
r
e
h
t
o

$

-

-

-

-

(i) 

insurance premiums have not been included in other remuneration.

2016

name

Non-executive directors

Dalton Gooding

Peter Wallace

Giuliano Sala Tenna

Total non-executive  
directors, offices & KMp

SHORT-TeRM   
eMPlOYee BeneFITS

y
r
a
a
S

l

s
e
e
f

d
n
a

$

70,000

40,000

40,000

150,000

)
i
(
r
e
h
t
O

$

-

-

-

-

i
T
s
h
s
a
C

$

-

-

-

-

I

T
S
h
s
a
C

$

-

-

-

-

-
r
e
p
u
s

n
o
i
t
a
u
n
n
a

$

6,650

3,800

3,800

14,250

s
t
fi
e
n
e
b

n
o
i
t
a
n
m
r
e
T

i

$

-

-

-

-

s
n
o
i
t
p
o

$

-

-

-

-

-
r
e
p
u
S

n
o
i
t
a
u
n
n
a

$

6,650

3,800

3,800

14,250

s
t
fi
e
n
e
b

n
o
i
t
a
n
m
r
e
T

i

$

-

-

-

-

s
n
o
i
t
p
O

$

-

-

-

-

l
a
t
o
T

d
e
s
a
b

f
o
e
g
a
t
n
e
c
r
e
p

e
c
n
a
m
r
o
f
r
e
p
s
i

h
c
i
h
w
n
o
i
t
a
r
e
n
u
m
e
r

$

%

76,650

43,800

43,800

164,250

-

-

-

-

d
e
s
a
b

f

o
e
g
a
t
n
e
c
r
e
P

e
c
n
a
m
r
o

f
r
e
p
s
i

i

h
c
h
w
n
o
i
t
a
r
e
n
u
m
e
r

$

%

76,650

43,800

43,800

164,250

-

-

-

-

POST- 
eMPlOYMenT  
BeneFITS

lOnG-TeRM   
BeneFITS

SHARe- 
BASeD  
PAYMenTS

l

a
t
o
T

(i) 

insurance premiums have not been included in other remuneration.

Equity instrument disclosures relating to key management personnel

(i)  Option holdings

The following options were granted and held by the directors or key management personnel during the financial year:

•	 Mr	Dalton	Gooding	nil	(2016:	nil)

•	 Mr	Peter	Wallace	nil	(2016:	nil)

•	 Mr	Giuliano	Sala	Tenna	nil	(2016:	nil)

(ii)  Shareholdings

The numbers of shares in the Company held during the financial year by each director of Katana Capital limited and other key management 
personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, are set out on page 13.

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.

12

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRt 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Remuneration Report (Audited) (CoNtiNuED)

Equity instrument disclosures relating to key management personnel (CONtINuEd)

(ii)  Shareholdings (CoNtiNuED)

2017
name

Directors of Katana Capital Limited

ordinary shares

Dalton Gooding

Peter Wallace

Giuliano Sala Tenna

Balance at  
the start of  
the year

received during 
the year in the 
exercise of 
options

other changes 
during the year 
(purchases / 
(disposals)

Balance at  
the end of  
the year

169,259

300,000

-

-

-

-

6,836

-

-

176,095

300,000

-

Other transactions and balances with key management personnel

Dalton Gooding is a partner of Gooding Partners Chartered Accounting firm and as part of providing taxation advisory services, Gooding Partners 
received $34,976 (2016: $48,620) for tax services provided.

EnD OF REMUnERATiOn REPORT (AUDiTED)

Indemnification of Directors and Officers
During or since the financial year, the Company has paid premiums in respect of a contract insuring all the directors of the Company and the 
Group against legal costs incurred in defending proceedings for conduct other than (a) a wilful breach of duty and (b) a contravention of sections 
182 or 183 of the Corporations Act 2001, as permitted by section 199B of the Corporations Act 2001.  

During the year the Company paid for Directors’ & Officers’ insurance in the normal course of business, this amount has not been included in 
Directors and executives remuneration. 

Indemnification of Auditors
To the extent permitted by law, the Company 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.

Auditor independence
The Directors have obtained an independence declaration from the Company’s auditors, ernst & Young, as presented on page 14 of this Annual report.

non-audit services
ernst & Young did not receive any amounts for the provision of non-audit services.

Signed for and on behalf of the Directors in accordance with a resolution of the Board.

Dalton gooding
CHAIRMAn

Perth, Western Australia 
27 September 2017

13

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRt  
Auditor’s independence declaration

Ernst & Young
11 Mounts Bay Road
Perth  WA  6000  Australia
GPO Box M939   Perth  WA  6843
Ernst & Young
11 Mounts Bay Road
Perth  WA  6000  Australia
GPO Box M939   Perth  WA  6843

Tel: +61 8 9429 2222
Fax: +61 8 9429 2436
ey.com/au
Tel: +61 8 9429 2222
Fax: +61 8 9429 2436
ey.com/au

Auditor’s independence declaration to the Directors of Katana Capital 
Limited 
Auditor’s independence declaration to the Directors of Katana Capital 
As lead auditor for the audit of Katana Capital Limited for the year end ended 30 June 2017, I declare to 
Limited 
the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

As lead auditor for the audit of Katana Capital Limited for the year end ended 30 June 2017, I declare to 
no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in 
a)
the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 
relation to the audit; and   

a)
b)

no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in 
no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 
relation to the audit; and   

This declaration is in respect of Katana Capital Limited and the entity it controlled during the financial 
no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 
b)
period. 

This declaration is in respect of Katana Capital Limited and the entity it controlled during the financial 
period. 

Ernst & Young 

Ernst & Young 

G H Meyerowitz 
Partner 
27 September 2017 
G H Meyerowitz 
Partner 
27 September 2017 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

GHM:JT:KATANA:013 

GHM:JT:KATANA:013 

14

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRt 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COnSOlIDATeD  STATeMenT   
OF COMPReHenSIVe InCOMe

COnSOlIDATeD  STATeMenT   
OF FInAnCIAl POSITIOn

COnSOlIDATeD  STATeMenT   
OF CHAnGeS  In eQuITY

COnSOlIDATeD  STATeMenT   
OF CASH FlOW

nOTeS TO THe  
COnSOlIDATeD  FInAnCIAl STATeMenTS

DIReCTORS’  
DeClARATIOn

InDePenDenT  AuDITOR’S RePORT  
TO THe MeMBeRS  OF KATAnA CAPITAl lIMITeD

16

17

18

19

20

42

43

15

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtConsolidated statement  
of comprehensive income

FOR THe YeAR enDeD 30 June 2017

revenue

Dividends

Interest

Distributions income

Investment income

Total net investment income

Expenses

Fund manager’s fees

legal and professional

Directors’ fees and expenses

Administration

Performance fees

Total expenses

profit before income tax

ConsolidATEd
FOR THe YeAR enDeD

notes

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

3

14 (b)

14 (b)

799,657

114,720

59,583

1,401,534

991,780

111,391

67,012

824,944

2,375,494

1,995,127

(389,024)

(118,926)

(203,634)

(523,708)

-

(391,089)

(121,706)

(172,511)

(494,887)

(280,574)

(1,235,292)

(1,460,767)

1,140,202

534,360

Income tax (expense) benefit

4 (a)

(204,926)

64,041

Profit after income tax

935,276

598,401

net profit for the year attributable to  
members of Katana Capital limited

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to  
the members of Katana Capital limited

935,276

598,401

-

-

935,276

598,401

Cents

Cents

Earnings per share attributable to the  
ordinary equity holders of the company:

Basic and diluted earnings per share

18 (a)

2.10

1.34

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

16

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtConsolidated statement  
of financial position

AS AT 30 June 2017

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Investments - held for trading

Other assets

Income tax receivable

Total current assets

non-current assets

Deferred tax assets

Total assets

LiABiLiTiES

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Dividends payable

Income tax payable

Total current liabilities

non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

net assets

EQUiTY

Issued capital

Option premium reserve

Profit reserve

Accumulated losses

Total equity

ConsolidATEd
AT

notes

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

5

6

7

8

9

11

12(a)

12(b)

12(c)

8,246,072

2,563,796

26,753,593

6,304

-

12,197,366

791,760

25,681,307

7,738

33,892

37,569,765

38,712,063

1,312,163

1,424,732

38,881,928

40,136,795

1,270,022

1,852,834

3,317

1,596

3,317

-

1,274,935

1,856,151

1,274,935

1,856,151

37,606,993

38,280,644

44,234,488

44,504,730

101,100

1,968,715

101,100

920,226

(8,697,310)

(7,245,412)

37,606,993

38,280,644

the above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

17

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtConsolidated statement  
of changes in equity

FOR THe YeAR enDeD 30 June 2017

ConsolidATEd

issued 
capital

$

option  
premium 
reserve
$

profit 
reserve

(Accumulated 
losses)

$

$

Total

$

notes

Balance at 1 July 2015

Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive  
loss for the year

Transfer from retained earnings  
to profit reserve

12(b)

Buy-back of shares

Dividend reinvestment plan

Adjustment on transaction  
cost from prior year

Dividends provided for or paid

Balance at 30 June 2016

11

11

11

21

Balance at 1 July 2016

Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive loss  
for the year

Transfer from retained earnings  
to profit reserve

12(b)

Buy-back of shares

Dividend reinvestment plan

Adjustment on transaction  
cost from prior year

Dividends provided for or paid

Balance at 30 June 2017

11

11

11

21

44,917,756

101,100

821,538

(5,058,477)

40,781,917

-

-

-

-

(603,893)

120,787

70,080

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

598,401

598,401

-

-

598,401

598,401

2,785,336

(2,785,336)

-

-

-

(2,686,648)

-

-

-

-

-

(603,893)

120,787

70,080

(2,686,648)

44,504,730

101,100

920,226

(7,245,412)

38,280,644

44,504,730

101,100

920,226

(7,245,412)

38,280,644

-

-

-

-

(270,242)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

935,276

935,276

-

-

935,276

935,276

2,387,174

(2,387,174)

-

-

-

(1,338,685)

-

-

-

-

-

(270,242)

-

-

(1,338,685)

44,234,488

101,100

1,968,715

(8,697,310)

37,606,993

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

18

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtConsolidated statement  
of cash flow

FOR THe YeAR enDeD 30 June 2017

Cash flows from operating activities

Proceeds on sale of financial assets

Payments for purchases of financial assets

Payments to suppliers and employees

Interest received

Dividends received

Other revenue

Tax paid

ConsolidATEd

notes

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

77,445,080

(79,230,762)

(1,493,757)

114,734

878,819

388

(56,869)

82,405,225

(69,452,092)

(1,259,048)

111,373

1,034,368

6,144

(682,877)

net (outflow)/inflow from operating activities

15

(2,342,367)

12,163,093

Cash flows from financing activities

Dividends paid

Payments for shares bought back

(1,338,685)

(270,242)

(2,565,861)

(603,893)

net cash outflow from financing activities

(1,608,927)

(3,169,754)

net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year

(3,951,294)

12,197,366

8,993,339

3,204,027

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

5

8,246,072

12,197,366

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

19

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRt 
notes to the  
consolidated financial statements

30 June 2017

1 

Corporate information
The financial report of Katana Capital limited (the ‘’Company’’) and its subsidiaries (the “Group” or the “Consolidated entity”) for the  
year ended 30 June 2017 was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 27 September 2017. 

The Company was incorporated on 19 September 2005. In July 2006 it incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary - 
Kapital Investments (WA) Pty ltd.

Katana Capital limited is a company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia and whose shares are publicly traded  
on the Australian Securities exchange.

The nature of the operations and principle activities are described in the Directors’ report. The Company and its subsidiary are  
for-profit entities.

2 

Summary of significant accounting policies

(a) 

Basis of preparation

The financial report is a general purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the 
Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards 
Board. The financial report has also been prepared on a historical cost basis except for certain financial instruments, which have been 
measured at fair value.

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial report are set out below. These policies have been 
consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. The financial report comprises the financial statements of  
Katana Capital limited and its subsidiaries.

The financial report is presented in Australian dollars.

(b) 

Statement of compliance

The financial report complies with Australian Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued  
by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Changes in accounting policy and disclosures

The Group has adopted all the new and amended Australian Accounting Standards and AASB interpretations effective as at 1 July 2016. 
The nature and impact of each new standard and amendment is described below:

rEFErEnCE

TiTlE

AASB 2015-1

AASB 2015-2

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Annual improvements to Australian Accounting Standards  
2012-2014 Cycle
The amendments clarify certain requirements in:
-  AASB 5 non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations – Changes in methods of disposal.
-  AABS 7 Financial instruments: Disclosures – servicing contracts; applicability of the amendments to AASB 7 to 

condensed interim financial statements.

-  AASB 119 employee Benefits – regional market issue regarding discount rate
-  AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting – disclosure of information ‘elsewhere in the interim financial report’

This Standard amends AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements to clarify existing presentation and disclosure 
requirements and to ensure entities are able to use judgement when applying the Standard in determining what 
information to disclosure, where and in what order information is presented in their financial statements. For 
example, the amendments make clear that materiality applies to the whole of financial statements and that the 
inclusion of immaterial information can inhibit the usefulness of financial disclosures.

The adoption of these amendments had no material impact on the Group’s financial statements.

20

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRt2 

Summary of significant accounting policies (CoNtiNuED)

(b) 

Statement of compliance (CONtINuEd)

Accounting standards and interpretations issued but not yet effective.

Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet effective have not been 
adopted for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2017. The nature of each new standard and amendment is described below:

rEFErEnCE

TiTlE

suMMAry

AppliCATion 
dATE For  
ThE group

1 July 2017

1 July 2017

1 July 2018

1 July 2018

1 July 2017

1 July 2018

AASB 
2016-1

AASB 
2016-2

AASB 
2016-5

AASB 
2017-1

AASB 
2017-2

This Standard amends AASB 112 income taxes (July 2004) and AASB 112 income taxes 
(August 2015) to clarify the requirements on recognition of deferred tax assets for 
unrealised losses on debt instruments measured at fair value. 

Amendments 
to Australian 
Accounting Standards 
– Recognition of 
Deferred Tax Assets 
for unrealised losses 
[AASB 112]

Amendments to 
Australian Accounting 
Standards – Disclosure 
Initiative: Amendments 
to AASB 107

This Standard amends AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows (August 2015) to require 
entities preparing financial statements in accordance with Tier 1 reporting 
requirements to provide disclosures that enable users of financial statements 
to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, including both 
changes arising from cash flows and non-cash changes.

Amendments to 
Australian Accounting 
Standards – 
Classification and 
Measurement of 
Share-based Payment 
Transactions

This Standard amends AASB 2 Share-based Payment, clarifying how to account 
for certain types of share-based payment transactions. The amendments provide 
requirements on the accounting for:
> The effects of vesting and non-vesting conditions on the measurement of cash-

settled share-based payments

> Share-based payment transactions with a net settlement feature for withholding 

tax obligations

> A modification to the terms and conditions of a share based payment that 

changes the classification of the transaction from cash-settled to equity-settled.

The amendments clarify certain requirements in:
> AASB 1 First-time Adoption of Australian Accounting Standards – deletion of 

exemptions for first-time adopters and addition of an exemption arising from AASB 
Interpretation 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Consideration

> AASB 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other entities – clarification of scope
> AASB 128 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures – measuring an associate 

or joint venture at fair value

> AASB 140 Investment Property – change in use.

This Standard clarifies the scope of AASB 12 Disclosure of interests in other Entities by 
specifying that the disclosure requirements apply to an entity’s interests in other 
entities that are classified as held for sale or discontinued operations in accordance 
with AASB 5 – Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued operations.

AASB 9 replaces AASB 139 Financial instruments: Recognition and Measurement.
except for certain trade receivables, an entity initially measures a financial asset at its 
fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss, 
transaction costs. 
Debt instruments are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss 
(FVTPl), amortised cost, or fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI), 
on the basis of their contractual cash flows and the business model under which the 
debt instruments are held. 
There is a fair value option (FVO) that allows financial assets on initial recognition to be 
designated as FVTPl if that eliminates or significantly reduces an accounting mismatch. 
equity instruments are generally measured at FVTPl. However, entities have an 
irrevocable option on an instrument-by-instrument basis to present changes in the 
fair value of non-trading instruments in other comprehensive income (OCI) without 
subsequent reclassification to profit or loss. 
For financial liabilities designated as FVTPl using the FVO, the amount of change in 
the fair value of such financial liabilities that is attributable to changes in credit risk 
must be presented in OCI. The remainder of the change in fair value is presented in 
profit or loss, unless presentation in OCI of the fair value change in respect of the 
liability’s credit risk would create or enlarge an accounting mismatch in profit or loss. 

Amendments to 
Australian Accounting 
Standards – Transfers 
of Investments 
Property, Annual 
Improvements  
2014-2016 Cycle and 
Other Amendments

Amendments to 
Australian Accounting 
Standards – Further 
Annual Improvement 
2014-2016 Cycle

AASB 9

Financial instruments

21

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtnotes to the  
consolidated financial statements

30 June 2017

2 

Summary of significant accounting policies (CoNtiNuED)

(b) 

Statement of compliance (CONtINuEd)

Accounting standards and interpretations issued but not yet effective. (CONtINuEd)

rEFErEnCE

TiTlE

suMMAry

AASB 9

Financial instruments

(CoNtiNuED)

(CoNtiNuED)

AASB 15

Revenue from 
Contracts with 
Customers

IFRIC 23

uncertainty 
over Income Tax 
Treatments 

All other AASB 139 classification and measurement requirements for financial 
liabilities have been carried forward into AASB 9, including the embedded derivative 
separation rules and the criteria for using the FVO. 
The incurred credit loss model in AASB 139 has been replaced with an expected 
credit loss model in AASB 9. 
The requirements for hedge accounting have been amended to more closely align hedge 
accounting with risk management, establish a more principle-based approach to hedge 
accounting and address inconsistencies in the hedge accounting model in AASB 139. 

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers replaces the existing revenue 
recognition standards AASB 111 Construction Contracts, AASB 118 Revenue and 
related Interpretations (Interpretation 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes, Interpretation 
15 Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate, Interpretation 18 transfers of Assets 
from Customers, Interpretation 131 Revenue – Barter transactions involving Advertising 
Services and Interpretation 1042 Subscriber Acquisition Costs in the telecommunications 
industry). AASB 15 incorporates the requirements of IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts 
with Customers issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and 
developed jointly with the uS Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
AASB 15 specifies the accounting treatment for revenue arising from contracts with 
customers (except for contracts within the scope of other accounting standards 
such as leases or financial instruments).The core principle of AASB 15 is that an 
entity recognises revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to 
customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects 
to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. An entity recognises revenue 
in accordance with that core principle by applying the following steps:
(a)   Step 1: Identify the contract(s) with a customer
(b)  Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract
(c)   Step 3: Determine the transaction price
(d)  Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract
(e)  Step 5: Recognise revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation
AASB 2015-8 amended the AASB 15 effective date so it is now effective for annual 
reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2018. early application is permitted. 
AASB 2014-5 incorporates the consequential amendments to a number Australian 
Accounting Standards (including Interpretations) arising from the issuance of AASB 15.
AASB 2016-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Clarifications to 
AASB 15 amends AASB 15 to clarify the requirements on identifying performance 
obligations, principal versus agent considerations and the timing of recognising 
revenue from granting a licence and provides further practical expedients on 
transition to AASB 15.

The Interpretation clarifies the application of the recognition and measurement 
criteria in IAS 12 income taxes when there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. 
The Interpretation specifically addresses the following:
> Whether an entity considers uncertain tax treatments separately
> The assumptions an entity makes about the examination of tax treatments by 

taxation authorities

> How an entity determines taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, 

unused tax credits and tax rates

> How an entity considers changes in facts and circumstances.

AppliCATion 
dATE For  
ThE group

1 July 2018

1 July 2019

The Group has not elected to early adopt any new standards or amendments that are issued but not yet effective. new standards or 
amendments will be adopted when they become effective.

The Group is in the process of assessing the impact of the amendments on its financial statements.

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(c) 

Summary of significant accounting policies (CoNtiNuED)

Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries as at 30 June 2017.  
Control is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has the rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the 
ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. Specifically, the Group controls an investee if and only the Group has:

•	

•	

•	

Power	over	the	investee	(i.e.	existing	rights	that	give	it	the	current	ability	to	direct	the	relevant	activities	of	the	investee)

Exposure,	or	rights,	to	variable	returns	from	its	involvement	with	the	investee,	and

The	ability	to	use	its	power	over	the	investee	to	affect	its	returns

When the Group has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of an investee, the Group considers all relevant facts and 
circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an investee, including:

•	

•	

•	

The	contractual	arrangement	with	the	other	vote	holders	of	the	investee

Rights	arising	from	other	contractual	agreements

The	Group’s	voting	rights	and	potential	voting	rights

The Group re-assesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more of 
the three elements of control. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when 
the Group loses control of the subsidiary. Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year 
are included in the statement of comprehensive income from the date the Group ceases to control the subsidiary. 

Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income (OCI) are attributed to the equity holders of the parent of the 
Group and to the non-controlling interests, even if this results in the non-controlling interest having a deficit balance. When necessary, 
adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with the Group’s accounting 
policies. All intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions between members of the 
Group are eliminated in full on consolidation.

A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction. If the Group loses 
control over a subsidiary, it:

•	 De-recognises	the	assets	(including	goodwill)	and	liabilities	of	the	subsidiary

•	 De-recognises	the	carrying	amount	of	any	non-controlling	interests

•	 De-recognises	the	cumulative	translation	differences	recorded	in	equity

•	

•	

•	

•	

Recognises	the	fair	value	of	the	consideration	received

Recognises	the	fair	value	of	any	investment	retained

Recognises	any	surplus	or	deficit	in	profit	or	loss

Reclassifies	the	parent’s	share	of	components	previously	recognised	in	OCI	to	profit	or	loss	or	retained	earnings,	as	appropriate,	 
as would be required if the Group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities.

(d) 

investments and other financial assets

Financial assets are classified as either financial assets held for trading (financial assets at fair value through profit or loss), loans and 
receivables, held to maturity investments or available for sale investments, as appropriate.

When financial assets are initially recognised they are recorded at fair value, plus in the case of investments not held for trading,  
directly attributable transaction costs. The Fund Manager determines the classification of its financial assets on initial recognition.

(i)  Financial assets held for trading

After initial recognition investments which are classified as held for trading are measured at fair value, gains and losses on these 
investments are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. For financial assets that are actively traded in organised financial 
markets, fair value is determined by reference to Stock exchange quoted market bid prices at the close of business on the reporting date.

For financial assets where there is no quoted market price, fair value is determined by reference to the current market value of another 
instrument which is substantially the same or is calculated based on the expected cash flows of the underlying net asset base of the 
financial assets. The fair value of options is determined using an appropriate option pricing model.

Purchases and sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame generally established by regulation or 
convention in the market place are recognised on the trade date i.e. the date that the Group commits to purchase the asset.

(ii)  Loans and receivables

loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed and determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. 
Such assets are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition. For financial assets carried at amortised 
cost, gains and losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when the financial assets are derecognised or 
impaired, as well as through the amortisation process.

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30 June 2017

2 

Summary of significant accounting policies (CoNtiNuED)

(d) 

investments and other financial assets (CONtINuEd)

(iii)  de-recognition of financial assets

A financial asset (or where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is derecognised when:

> 

> 

> 

the rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired;

the Group retains the right to receive cash flows from the asset, but has assumed an obligation to pay them in full without 
material delay to a third party lender under a “pass through” arrangement; or

the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset and either (a) has transferred substantially all the  
risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset,  
but has transferred control of the asset.

(e) 

Revenue recognition

The Group recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits  
will flow to the entity and specific criteria have been met for each of the Group’s activities as described below.

(i) 

Interest income

Interest income is recognised on an accruals basis using the effective interest method, which is the rate that exactly discounts 
estimated future cash flows through the expected life of the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial 
instrument. Interest on cash on deposit is recognised in accordance with the terms and conditions that apply to the deposit.

(ii)  dividends

Dividends are recognised as revenue when the right to receive payment is established. 

(f) 

income tax

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

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and 
liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it 
arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction 
affects neither accounting or taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted 
or substantively enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the 
deferred income tax liability is settled.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax losses to the extent that it 
is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. 

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases of investments 
in controlled entities where the Group is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the 
differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and when 
the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally 
enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

Current and deferred tax balances attributable to amounts recognised directly in equity are also recognised directly in equity.

(g) 

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position comprise cash at bank and in hand and short term deposits with an 
original maturity of three months or less.

For the purposes of the statement of cash flow, cash and cash equivalents includes deposits held at call with banks or financial institutions.

(h) 

Trade and other receivables

Receivables may include amounts for dividends, interest and securities sold where settlement has not yet occurred. Receivables are 
recognised and carried at the original invoice amount and interest accrues (using the effective interest rate method, which is the rate  
that discounts estimated future cash receipts through the effective life of the financial instrument) to the net carrying amount of the 
financial asset. Amounts are generally received within 30 days of being recorded as receivables.

24

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Summary of significant accounting policies (CoNtiNuED)

(h) 

Trade and other receivables (CONtINuEd)

Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis at an operating unit level. Individual debts that are known to be 
uncollectible are written off when identified. An impairment provision is recognised when there is objective evidence that the Group 
will not be able to collect the receivable. Financial difficulties of the debtor, default payments or debts more than 60 days overdue are 
considered objective evidence of impairment. The amount of the impairment loss is the receivable carrying amount compared to the 
present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. 

(i) 

Trade and other payables

liabilities for creditors and other amounts are carried at amortised cost, which is the fair value of the consideration to be paid in the future 
for goods and services received, whether or not billed to the Group.

Payables include outstanding settlements on the purchase of investments and distributions payable. The carrying period is dictated by 
market conditions and is generally less than 30 days.

Management fees, including performance fees, are calculated in accordance with the contractual arrangements and are payable in the 
year in which the returns are generated.

(j) 

interest-bearing loans and borrowings

All loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received less directly attributable transaction costs.

After initial recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised.

(k) 

goods and Services Tax (gST)

Incomes, expenses and assets, with the exception of receivables and payables, are recognised net of the amount of GST, to the extent that 
GST is recoverable from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Where GST is not recoverable it is recognised as part of the cost of the asset or as 
part of the expense item as applicable.

Reduced input tax credits (RITC) recoverable by the Group from the ATO are recognised as receivables in the statement of financial position.

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

(l) 

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share (ePS) is calculated as net profit attributable to shareholders divided by the weighted average number of shares.

Diluted earnings per share is calculated as net profit attributable to members of the parent, adjusted for:

>  costs of servicing equity (other than dividends) and preference share dividends;

>  other non-discretionary changes in revenues or expenses during the period that would result from the dilution of potential ordinary shares;

divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus element.

(m) 

Derivative financial instruments

The Group may use derivative financial instruments such as exchange traded options to manage its risks associated with share price 
fluctuations. Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered 
into and are subsequently remeasured to fair value. Derivatives are carried as assets when their fair value is positive and as liabilities when 
their fair value is negative.

Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of derivatives are taken directly to net profit or loss for the year.

Exchange traded options

From time to time, the Group writes and then trades exchange Traded Options (‘eTO’s’), the Group’s policy for managing its risk for eTO’s 
is to ensure it only writes eTO’s against shares that it physically holds. eTO’s are governed by the Australian Stock exchange (“ASX”) and are 
traded on the ASX.

eTO’s are recognised as liabilities at fair value. Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of eTO’s, are taken directly to net 
profit or loss for the year.

(n) 

Contributed equity

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

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consolidated financial statements

30 June 2017

2 

Summary of significant accounting policies (CoNtiNuED)

(o) 

Pension benefits

defined contribution plan

Contributions to superannuation funds are charged to the statement of comprehensive income when incurred.

(p) 

Share based payments

Equity settled transactions

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

There are currently no formal plans in place to provide these benefits.

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 are granted. The fair value is determined by an external valuer using a binomial model.

In valuing equity-settled transactions, no account is taken of any vesting conditions, other than (if applicable):

>  non-vesting conditions that do not determine whether the Group or Company receives the services that entitle the employees  

to receive payment in equity or cash, and

>  Conditions that are linked to the price of the shares of Katana Capital limited (market 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:

(a)  The grant date fair value of the award.

(b)  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.

(c)  The expired portion of the vesting period.

The charge to the statement of comprehensive income for the period is the cumulative amount as calculated above, less the amounts already 
charged in previous periods. There is a corresponding entry to equity. equity-settled awards granted by Katana Capital limited to employees 
of subsidiaries are recognised in the parent’s separate financial statements as an additional investment in the subsidiary with a corresponding 
credit to equity. As a result, the expense recognised by Katana Capital limited in relation to equity-settled awards only represents the expense 
associated with grants to employees of the parent. The expense recognised by the Group is the total expense associated with all such awards.

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 or non-vesting condition is considered to vest irrespective of whether or 
not that market condition or non-vesting condition is fulfilled, provided that all other conditions are satisfied.

If a non-vesting condition is within the control of the Group, Company or the employee, the failure to satisfy the condition is treated as a 
cancellation. If a non-vesting condition within the control of neither the Group, Company nor employee is not satisfied during the vesting 
period, any expense for the award not previously recognised is recognised over the remaining vesting period, unless the award is forfeited.

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.

The dilutive effect, if any, of outstanding options is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of diluted earnings per share. 
Shares in the Group reacquired on-market are classified and disclosed as reserved shares and deducted from equity.

(q) 

Parent entity financial information

The financial information for the parent entity, Katana Capital limited, disclosed in note 22 has been prepared on the same basis as the 
consolidated financial statements.

(r) 

Segment reporting

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

26

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtConsolidATEd
YeAR enDeD
30 June 2017
$

(1,359,997)

2,761,143

388

1,401,534

30 June  2016
$

(121,310)

940,110

6,144

824,944

ConsolidATEd
YeAR enDeD

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

65,485

26,872

112,569

204,926  

(203,098)

90,529

(112,569)

578,471

-

(642,512)

(64,041)

837,036

(194,524)

642,512

ConsolidATEd
YeAR enDeD

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

1,140,202

342,061

17,515

26,872

(5,396)

83,191

(259,317)

-

204,926

534,360

160,308

-

-

(9,020)

102,652

(342,175)

24,194

(64,041)

3 

Investment income

Realised losses on investments held for trading

unrealised gains on investments held for trading

Other

4 

Income tax expense

(a) 

income tax benefit/(expense)

Current tax expense

under provision of prior tax expense

Deferred tax benefit

Deferred income tax benefit included in income tax expense comprises:

(Decrease)/Increase in deferred tax assets (note 8)

(Increase)/decrease in deferred tax liabilities (note 10)

(b) 

Reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax payable

Profit before income tax expense

Tax at the Australian tax rate of 30% (2016 - 30%)

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

non - deductible expense

under provision of prior tax expense

Franking credits denied

Franking credits

Franking rebate

non Assessable Income

Income Tax expense / (Benefit)

27

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consolidated financial statements

30 June 2017

5 

Current assets - Cash and cash equivalents

Cash at bank

6 

Current assets - Trade and other current receivables

unsettled trades - listed equities

Interest receivable

Distribution receivable

Dividend receivable

There are no receivables past due or impaired.

Due to the short-term nature of these receivables, their carrying value approximates their fair value.

7 

Current assets - Investments held for trading

equity securities 

Australian listed trusts

unlisted securities

- Australian unlisted trusts

ConsolidATEd
AT

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

8,246,072

8,246,072

12,197,366

12,197,366

ConsolidATEd
AT

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

2,511,263

717,853

9

4,196

 48,328

2,563,796

23

-

73,884

791,760

ConsolidATEd
AT

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

24,400,440

1,953,153

400,000

-

26,753,593

23,292,498

1,829,186

-

559,623

25,681,307

Held for trading investments consist primarily of investments in ordinary shares and therefore have no fixed maturity date or coupon rate. 

For fair value measurements refer to note 16(h).

28

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRt8  non-current assets - Deferred tax assets

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:

other

Investments

Provisions

Other

Total deferred tax assets

Set-off of deferred tax liabilities pursuant to set-off provisions (note 10)

net deferred tax assets

ConsolidATEd
AT

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

1,607,981

64,816

12,106

1,684,903

(372,740)

1,312,163

1,749,834

121,947

16,220

1,888,001

(463,269)

1,424,732

The deferred tax asset is recognised as an asset at this time due to the Company’s view that utilising the tax asset is considered probable.

9 

Current liabilities - Trade and other payables

ConsolidATEd
AT

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

1,053,969

1,376,883

118,018

40,800

-

57,534

(299)

120,945

39,500

280,574

34,808

124

1,270,022

1,852,834

ConsolidATEd
AT

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

316,191

14,498

42,051

372,740

413,065

22,172

28,032

463,269

(372,740)

(463,269)

-

-

unsettled trades - listed equities

Management fee - Katana Asset Management ltd

Trade creditors

Performance fee payable

Custody fees payable

Other payables

Due to the short-term nature of these payables, their carrying value approximates their fair value.

10  non-current liabilities - Deferred tax liabilities

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:

Deferred tax liabilities

Investments

Dividends receivable

Other

Total Deferred tax liabilities

Set-off of deferred tax liabilities pursuant to set-off provisions (note 8)

net deferred tax liabilities

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consolidated financial statements

30 June 2017

11 

Issued capital

ConsolidATEd EnTiT y
AT

ConsolidATEd EnTiT y
AT

30 June 2017
shares

30 June 2016
Shares

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

Ordinary shares fully paid

44,312,362

44,683,578

44,234,488

44,504,730

(a) 

Movements in ordinary share capital:

dATE

dETAils

number of shares

$

1 July 2015

opening balance

Adjustment on transaction cost from prior year

Buy-back of shares

Dividend reinvestment plan

30 June 2016

Balance

1 July 2016

opening balance

Buy-back of shares

Dividend reinvestment plan

30 June 2017

Balance

45,342,549

44,917,756

-

(753,968)

94,997

70,080

(603,893)

120,787

44,683,578

44,504,730

44,683,578

(371,216)

-

44,504,730

(270,242)

-

44,312,362

44,234,488

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

During the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017, 371,216 shares were bought back on market and were subsequently cancelled.  
The shares were acquired at an average price of $0.72 with the price ranging from $0.70 to $0.76 per share.

The Company has a dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) for its dividend distribution, which shareholders have the discretion to join or exit. 
The DRP shares are managed via an on-market buyback of shares that are then re-distributed to shareholders. During the year as part of 
the DRP the Company issued nil new shares to meet the DRP shortfall for buyback shares acquired on-market.

(b) 

Capital management

When managing capital, management’s objective is to ensure the entity continues as a going concern as well as to maintain optimal 
returns to shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders. Management also aims to maintain a capital structure that ensures the lowest 
cost of capital available to the entity. Management is constantly adjusting the capital structure to take advantage of favourable costs of 
capital or high returns on assets. The Group defines its capital as the total funds under management, being $38,881,928 at 30 June 2017 
(30 June 2016: $40,136,795), including equities and cash reserves. The Group does not have any additional externally imposed capital 
requirements however has as a goal the ability to continue to grow assets under management and maintain a sustainable dividend 
return to shareholders. To assist with meeting its internal guidelines, Katana Asset Management ltd holds regular Investment Committee 
meetings to assess the equity portfolio.

30

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRt12  Reserves and accumulated losses

(a) 

Reserves

Option premium reserve

ConsolidATEd
AT

30 June 2017
$

30 June  2016
$

101,100

101,100

101,100

101,100

The option premium reserve is used to record the value of share based payments provided to employees, including KMP,  
as part of their remuneration. 

(b) 

Profit reserve

The profit reserve is made up of amounts allocated from retained earnings / (accumulated losses) that are preserved for future  
dividend payments. 

Movement in profit reserve were as follows:

Opening balance

Transferred from retained earnings (i)

Dividends paid

ConsolidATEd
AT

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

920,226

2,387,174

(1,338,685)

1,968,715

821,538

2,785,336

(2,686,648)

920,226

(i) 

the amount transferred to profit reserve relate to net profits for the months of July 2016, August 2016, November 2016, December 2016, January 2017,  
March 2017, and June 2017. these transfers were in accordance with the standing resolution of the Board of Directors (2016: profits for the months of July 2015 
and october 2015 to December 2015 in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors dated 4 September 2015 and 2 February 2016, respectively.)

(c) 

Accumulated losses

Movements in accumulated losses were as follows:

Opening balance

net profit after tax attributable to members of the Company

Transfer to profit reserves

Closing balance

ConsolidATEd
AT

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

(7,245,412)

935,276

(2,387,174)

(8,697,310)

(5,058,477)

598,401

(2,785,336)

(7,245,412)

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consolidated financial statements

30 June 2017

13  Key management personnel disclosures

(a) 

Key management personnel compensation

Short-term employee benefits

- Director fees

Post-employment benefits

14  Related party transactions

(a) 

Directors

ConsolidATEd
YeAR enDeD

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

150,000

14,250

164,250

150,000

14,250

164,250

The names of persons who were Directors of the Katana Capital limited at any time during the financial year and at the date of this report 
are as follows: Mr Dalton Gooding, Mr Giuliano Sala Tenna and Mr Peter Wallace.

(b) 

Related party transactions

All related party transactions are made at arm’s length on normal commercial terms and conditions. 

Outstanding balances at period end are unsecured and settlement occurs in cash.

Related parties during the year are outlined below:

director related:

Dalton Gooding is a partner of Gooding Partners Chartered Accounting firm and as part of providing taxation advisory services,  
Gooding Partners received $34,976 (2016: $48,620) for tax services provided.

other Key management services - Katana Asset Management ltd:

Katana Asset Management ltd, the Fund Manager for the Group, provides the Group with Key Management Services. The directors of 
Katana Asset Management ltd are Brad Shallard and Romano Sala Tenna.

Katana Capital incurred management fees of $389,024 to the Fund Manager for management services provided during the year  
(2016: $391,089). There was a performance fee of $nil due to the Fund Manager for the year (2016: $280,574). The Fund Manager  
and its directors have the following shareholdings:

2017

nAME

Brad Shallard

Romano Sala Tenna 

2016

nAME

Brad Shallard

Romano Sala Tenna

Balance at the 
start of the year

other changes 
during the year 
(net purchases)

Balance at the 
end of the year

3,944,092

4,387,502

159,290

209,111

4,103,382

4,596,613

Balance at the 
start of the year

Other changes 
during the year
(net purchases)

Balance at the 
end of the year

3,612,322

4,057,774

331,770

329,728

3,944,092

4,387,502

Wholly owned group transactions

There are no transactions with companies within the wholly owned group.

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15  Reconciliation of profit/(loss) after income tax to cash inflow  

from operating activities

Profit for the year

Decrease in financial assets held for trading

(Increase) in trade and other receivables

(Increase) in deferred tax assets

Decrease in trade and other payables

Increase in deferred tax liabilities

(Decrease) in current tax liabilities

ConsolidATEd
YeAR enDeD

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

935,276

(3,188,610)

22,809

114,165

(259,899)

-

33,892

598,401

12,111,018

(655,555)

(837,036)

785,633

194,524

(33,892)

net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities

(2,342,367)

12,163,093

16  Financial risk management

The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including price risk and interest rate risk), credit risk and liquidity risk.

The Group’s overall risk management program focuses on ensuring compliance with the Company’s Investment Mandate and seeks to 
maximise the returns derived for the level of risk to which the Company is exposed.

The Group uses derivative financial instruments to alter certain risk exposures. Financial risk management is carried out by the Investment 
Manager under policies approved by the Board of Directors (the “Board”).

The Group uses different methods to measure different types of risk to which it is exposed. These methods include sensitivity analysis in 
the case of interest rate, foreign exchange and other price risks and ratings analysis for credit risk.

(a) 

Mandate

The Fund Manager must manage the Portfolio in accordance with guidelines for management set out in the Mandate, which may be 
amended by written agreement between the Company and the Fund Manager from time to time. The mandate provides that the Portfolio 
will be managed with the following investment objectives:

> 

> 

to achieve a pre-tax and pre expense return which outperforms the ASX All Ordinaries Index; and

the preservation of capital invested. The Mandate permits the Fund Manager to undertake investments in:

(i) 

listed securities;

(ii)  rights to subscribe for or convert to listed securities (whether or not such rights are tradable on a securities exchange);

(iii)  any securities which the Fund Manager reasonably expects will be quoted on the ASX within a 24 month period from the date  

of investment;

(iv)  listed securities for the purpose of short selling;

(v)  warrants or options to purchase any investment and warrants or options to sell any investment;

(vi)  discount or purchase of bills of exchange, promissory notes or other negotiable instruments accepted, drawn or endorsed by 

any bank or by the Commonwealth of Australia, any State or Territory of Australia, or by any corporation of at least an investment 
grade credit rating granted by a recognised credit rating agency in Australia;

(vii) deposits with any bank or corporation declared to be an authorised dealer in the short term money market;

(viii) debentures, unsecured notes, loan stock, bonds, promissory notes, certificates of deposit, interest bearing accounts, certificates 
of indebtedness issued by any bank or by the Commonwealth of Australia, any State or Territory of Australia, any Australian 
government authority, or a corporation of at least an investment grade credit rating granted by a recognised credit rating agency 
in Australia;

(ix)  units or other interest in cash management trusts;

(x)  underwriting or sub-underwriting of securities as and where permitted by relevant laws and regulations and the Fund Manager’s 

AFSl; and

(xi)  any other investment, or investment of a particular kind, approved by the Company in writing as and where permitted by the 

Fund Manager’s AFSl.

33

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtnotes to the  
consolidated financial statements

30 June 2017

16  Financial risk management (CoNtiNuED)

(a) 

Mandate (CONtINuEd)

The Mandate specifies the following risk control features:

The Portfolio may comprise securities in up to 80 companies from time to time.

>  no investment may represent more than 10% of the issued securities of a company at the time of investment.

> 

> 

total cumulative gearing on the Portfolio may not exceed 50% of the total value of the net tangible assets of the Group after tax.

the Fund Manager will adhere to the parameters on a pre stock basis as set out in the table below unless the prior approval of the 
Board is received to do otherwise.

(b) 

Portfolio composition and management

The aim of the Fund Manager is to build for the Group a portfolio of 20 to 60 companies, with an emphasis towards holding a larger 
number of smaller positions. under the current Mandate, the Group’s Portfolio may vary from between 0 to 80 securities, depending upon 
investment opportunities and prevailing market conditions. The Fund Manager may construct a Portfolio comprising of any combination 
of cash, investment and debt, subject to gearing limits in the Mandate. under the Mandate, total cumulative gearing on the Portfolio may 
not exceed 50% of the total value of the net tangible assets of the Group after tax.

The capacity to short sell securities, as well as employ debt, allows the Fund Manager the flexibility to implement an absolute return 
strategy. It should also be noted that, despite the focus on emerging and green chip companies, in periods of overly negative market of 
stock sentiment, the best investment opportunities on a risk return basis are often found in the ASX S&P Index top 20 and ASX S&P Index 
top 100 stocks by market capitalisation. Often the larger stocks rebound first, hence providing not just safer returns, but quicker returns.

under the current Mandate, the following parameters will apply to individual investments unless the prior approval of the Directors is 
received to do otherwise:

siZE oF CoMpAny

Minimum investment  
per security

Indicative benchmark 
Investment per security

Maximum investment  
per security

AS A PeRCenTAGe OF  TOTAl PORTFOlIO

ASX S&P Top 20

ASX S&P Top 100/Cash Hybrids

ASX S&P Top 500

Outside of ASX S&P Top 500/Other Instruments

1%

1%

no Minimum

no Minimum

5%

3%

2%

1%

12.5%

10%

7.5%

5%

(c) 

Asset allocation

The Fund Manager’s allocation of the Portfolio will be weighted in accordance with various macroeconomic factors. These factors will 
invariably impact the medium and long term Performance of the Group. These factors include:

>  global economy;

>  Australian economy and positioning within the economic cycle;

> 

sectors within the Australian market;

>  phase of the interest rate cycle; and

> 

state of the property market (e.g. comparative investment merit).

The Fund Manager may form views on the factors outlined above, may re-weight the Portfolio accordingly.

34

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRt16  Financial risk management (CoNtiNuED)

(d) 

Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in foreign exchange rates, interest rates and prices will affect the Group income or the carrying value 
of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable 
parameters, while optimising the return on risk.

(i)  Price Risk

The Group is exposed to equity securities, convertible notes and derivative securities price risk. This arises from investments held by 
the Group for which prices in the future are uncertain. The paragraph below sets out how this component of price risk is managed 
and measured. 

Investments are classified in the statement of financial position as held for trading. All securities investments present a risk of loss of 
capital. except for equities sold short, the maximum risk resulting from financial instruments is determined by the fair value of the 
financial instruments. Possible losses from equities sold short can be unlimited.

The Investment Manager mitigates price risk through diversification and a careful selection of securities and other financial 
instruments within specified limits set by the Board.

The table on page 36 summarises the impact of an increase/decrease in the Australian Securities exchange All Ordinaries Index on the 
Group’s net assets attributable to shareholders at 30 June 2017. The analysis is based on the assumptions that the index increased/
decreased by 10% (2016: 10%) with all other variables held constant and that the fair value of the Group’s portfolio of equity securities 
and derivatives moved according to the historical correlation with the index. The impact mainly arises from the possible change in  
the fair value of listed equities, unlisted unit trusts and equity derivatives with combined value of $26,753,593 (2016: $25,681,307)  
that represented the maximum exposure as at reporting date.

(ii)  Foreign exchange risk

The Group does not hold any monetary and non-monetary assets denominated in currencies other than the Australian dollar.

(iii)  Interest rate risk

The Group’s interest bearing financial assets expose it to risks associated with the effects of fluctuations in the prevailing levels of 
market interest rates on its financial position and cash flows. The risk is measured using sensitivity analysis.

Compliance with the Group’s policy is reported to the Board on a monthly basis. The Group may also enter into derivative financial 
instruments to mitigate the risk of future interest rate changes.

The table below summarises the Group’s exposure to financial assets/liabilities at the balance sheet date.

Weighted 
Average interest
rate (% p.a.)

ConsolidATEd
YeAR enDeD

30 June 2017

30 June 2016

$

$

Financial Assets

Cash and short term deposits floating

1.43%

8,246,072

12,197,366

The table on page 36 summarises the impact of an increase/decrease of interest rates on the Group’s operating profit and net assets 
attributable to shareholders through changes in fair value or changes in future cash flows. The analysis is based on the assumption 
that interest rates changed by +/- 50 basis points (2016: +/- 50 basis points) from the year end rates with all other variables held 
constant. The impact mainly arises from changes in the fair value of fixed interest securities.

35

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtnotes to the  
consolidated financial statements

30 June 2017

16  Financial risk management (CoNtiNuED)

(e) 

Summarised sensitivity analysis

The following table summarises the sensitivity of the Group’s operating profit and other comprehensive income to interest rate risk 
and other price risk. The reasonably possible movements in the risk variables have been determined based on management’s best 
estimate, having regard to a number of factors, including historical levels of changes in interest rates, historical correlation of the Group 
investments with the relevant benchmark and market volatility. However, actual movements in the risk variables may be greater or less 
than anticipated due to a number of factors, including unusually large market shocks resulting from changes in the performance of the 
economies, markets and securities in which the Group invest. As a result, historic variations in risk variables should not be used to predict 
future variations in the risk variables.

-10%

+10%

iMpACT on opEr ATing proFiT

+10%
iMpACT on oThEr CoMprEhEnsivE  inCoME

-10%

priCE risK

30 June 2017

30 June 2016

(2,675,359)

(2,568,131)

2,675,359

2,568,131

-

-

-

-

-50bps

iMpACT on 
opErATing proFiT

inTErEsT  rATE risK
+50bps

+50bps
iMpACT on oThEr CoMprEhEnsivE  inCoME

-50bps

30 June 2017

30 June 2016

(f) 

Credit risk

(41,230)

(60,987)

41,230

60,987

-

-

-

-

Credit risk primarily arises from investments in debt securities and from trading derivative products. Other credit risk arises from cash and 
cash equivalents, deposits with banks and other financial institutions and amounts due from brokers. none of these assets are impaired 
nor past due but not impaired.

As at 30 June 2017 the Group does not hold any debt securities (30 June 2016: nil).

The Group does trade in exchange Traded Options (“eTO’s”). The Investment Manager has established limits such that, at any time,  
such that options are not traded without holding the physical security in the portfolio and contracts are with counterparties included  
in the Board’s Approved Counterparties list. As at 30 June 2017 the Group held no exchange Traded Options (30 June 2016: nil).

Compliance with the Group’s policy is reported to the Board on a monthly basis.

The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying amount of the financial assets. 

The majority of cash assets are held with one bank, which has a credit rating of A-1, which is the significant concentration risk.

(g) 

Liquidity risk

liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in raising funds to meet commitments associated with financial instruments. 

To control liquidity, the Group invests in financial instruments which under normal market conditions are readily convertible to cash. 

The Group held no derivatives (eTO’s), as at 30 June 2017 (30 June 2016: $nil).

Financial liabilities of the Group comprise trade and other payables and dividends payable. Trade and other payables have no contractual 
maturities but are typically settled within 30 days. 

36

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRt16  Financial risk management (CoNtiNuED)

(h) 

Fair value measurements

The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure purposes.

The Group uses various methods in estimating the fair value of a financial instrument. The methods comprise:

(a)  level 1 - quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

(b)  level 2 - valuation technique for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or  

indirectly observable.

(c)  level 3 - valuation technique for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value movement that is not observable.

For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the financial statements on a recurring basis, the Group determines whether transfers have 
occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation (based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value 
measurement as a whole) at the end of each reporting period.

The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities measured and recognised at fair value at reporting date. 

group - As AT 30 JunE 2017

Assets

Financial assets held at fair value  
through profit and loss

- equity securities

- listed unit Trust

- unlisted equity securities

Total Assets

liabilities

Financial liabilities held at fair value  
through profit and loss

- Options

Total liabilities

group - As AT 30 JunE 2016

Assets

Financial Assets held at fair value  
through profit and loss

- equity securities

- listed unit Trust

- unlisted unit Trust

Total assets

liabilities

Financial liabilities held at fair value  
through profit and loss

- Options

Total liabilities

level 1
$

level 2
$

level 3
$

Total
$

24,400,440

1,953,153

-

26,353,593

-

-

400,000

400,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

level 1
$

level 2
$

level 3
$

23,292,498

1,829,186

-

25,121,684

-

-

559,623

559,623

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

24,400,440

1,953,153

400,000

26,753,593

-

-

Total
$

23,292,498

1,829,186

559,623

25,681,307

-

-

37

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtnotes to the  
consolidated financial statements

30 June 2017

16  Financial risk management (CoNtiNuED)

(h) 

Fair value measurements (CONtINuEd)

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

The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, unlisted investments) is determined using 
valuation techniques. The Group uses a variety of methods and makes assumptions that are based on market conditions existing at 
the end of each reporting period. Quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments are used to estimate fair value for 
long term debt for disclosure purposes. Other techniques, such as estimated discounted cash flows, are used to determine fair value 
for the remaining financial instruments. In determining the fair value of the securities the company holds in the unlisted investments, 
the company referred to the net Tangible Assets of the investee, recent trading in units of the investment and all other market factors 
associated with the unlisted investment. 

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are dependent on the change of input variables used to determine fair value, namely 
changes in market prices of equity securities. The majority of the investments are invested in shares of companies listed on the Australian 
Stock exchange which are valued based on market observable information.

There were no transfers between level 1 and level 2 during the year.

The following table presents the changes in level 3 instruments for the year ended 30 June 2017:

group

Opening balance

Transfer out to level 1

Closing balance

17  Segment reporting

2017
$

-

-

-

2016
$

500,000

(500,000)

-

For management purposes, the Group is organised into one main operating segment, which invests in equity securities, debt instruments, 
and related derivatives. All of the Group’s activities are interrelated, and each activity is dependent on the others. Accordingly, all significant 
operating disclosures are based upon analysis of the Group as one segment. The financial results from this segment are equivalent to the 
financial statements of the Group as a whole.

The Group operates from one geographic location, being Australia, from where its investing activities are managed.

The Group does not derive revenue of more than 10% from any one of its investments held.

38

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRt18  earnings per share

(a) 

Basic earnings per share:

Profit per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company

2.10

1.34

(b) 

Reconciliation of earnings used in calculating earnings per share

ConsolidATEd
YeAR enDeD

30 June 2017
Cents

30 June 2016
Cents

Basic earnings per share

Profit from continuing operations

Profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company used  
in calculating basic earnings per share

 (c) 

Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator

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

Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share:

Options

ConsolidATEd
YeAR enDeD

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

935,276

598,401

935,276

598,401

ConsolidATEd
YeAR enDeD

30 June 2017
number

30 June 2016
number

44,582,098

44,555,004

-

-

Weighted average number of ordinary shares and potential ordinary shares  
used as the denominator in calculating diluted earnings per share

44,582,098

44,555,004

Basic earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders by the weighted average 
number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.

Diluted earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders by the weighted 
average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be 
issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares.

39

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtnotes to the  
consolidated financial statements

30 June 2017

19  events occurring after reporting date

Other than the events below, the directors are not aware of any matter or circumstance that has significantly or may significantly affect the 
operations of the company or the results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the company in subsequent financial years.

On 10 August 2017, the company announced a 75% franked 0.5 cent per share dividend.

20  Remuneration of auditors

ConsolidATEd
YeAR enDeD

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

(a)  Audit services

Ernst & Young australia

Audit and review of financial reports

Total remuneration for audit and other assurance services

58,800

58,800

57,500

57,500

(b)  non-audit services

Other services

Total remuneration for other assurance services

21  Dividends

Dividend paid during 1st Quarter of the year 

Dividend paid during 2nd Quarter of the year 

Dividend paid during 3rd Quarter of the year

Dividend paid during 4th Quarter of the year

Total dividends paid and payable

Total Paid 

Cents per share

Total Paid 

Cents per share

Total Paid 

Cents per share

Total Paid 

Cents per share

-

-

-

-

pArEnT EnTiT y
YeAR enDeD

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

670,105

1.5 cents

223,282

 0.5 cents

223,094

0.5 cents

222,204

0.5 cents

1,338,685

676,546

1.5 cents

670,482

1.5 cents

669,654

1.5 cents

669,966

1.5 cents

2,686,648

ConsolidATEd
YeAR enDeD

30 June 2017
$

30 June 2016
$

Franking credits available for subsequent financial years based on a tax rate of 30% (2016: 30%)

83,866

103,503

The above amounts represent the balance of the franking account as at the reporting date, adjusted for:

(a)  franking credits that will arise from the payment of the amount of the current tax liability;

(b)  franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as a liability at the reporting date;

(c)  franking credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables at the reporting date; and

(d)  franking credits that may be prevented from being distributed in subsequent financial years.

The consolidated amounts include franking credits that would be available to the parent entity if distributable profits of subsidiaries  
were paid as dividends.

40

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRt 
 
22  Parent entity financial information

Balance sheet
Current assets
non-current assets
Total assets

Current liabilities
non-current liabilities
Total liabilities

Shareholders’ equity
Contributed equity
Option premium reserve
Profit reserve
Accumulated loss

profit for the year

Total comprehensive income

Investment in controlled entity at cost

pArEnT EnTiTy
AS AT

2017
$

2016
$

37,657,864
1,312,163
38,970,027

1,363,034
-
1,363,034

44,234,488
101,100
1,968,715
(8,697,310)
37,606,993

38,623,965
1,424,732
40,048,697

1,768,053
-
1,768,053

44,504,730
101,100
920,226
(7,245,412)
38,280,644

935,276

598,401

935,276

598,401

The investment in the controlled entity is for 100% of the issued capital of Kapital Investments (WA) Pty ltd.

tax consolidation legislation

Katana Capital limited and its wholly owned Australian controlled entities implemented the tax consolidation legislation from 1 July 2007.

(i)  Members of the tax consolidated Group and the tax sharing arrangement.

Katana Capital limited and its 100% owned Australian resident subsidiaries formed a tax consolidated Group from 1 July 2007. Katana Capital 
limited is the head entity of the tax consolidated Group. Members of the Group have entered into a tax sharing agreement that provides for 
the allocation of income tax liabilities between the entities should the head entity default on its tax payment obligations. no amounts have 
been recognised in the financial statements in respect of this agreement on the basis that the possibility of default is remote (see note 4).

(ii)  tax effect accounting by members of the tax consolidated Group

Tax expense/income, deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets arising from temporary differences are recognised in the separate 
financial statements of the members of the tax consolidated Group using the Group allocation method. Current tax liabilities and 
assets and deferred tax assets arising from the unused tax losses and tax credits of the members of the tax consolidated Group are 
recognised by Katana Capital limited, the head entity of the tax consolidated Group.

Members of the tax consolidated Group have entered into a tax funding agreement. Amounts are recognised as payable to or 
receivable by the Company and each member of the consolidated Group in relation to tax contribution amounts paid or payable 
between the parent entity and other members of the tax consolidated Group in accordance with this agreement. Where the tax 
contribution amount recognised by each member of the tax consolidated Group for a particular period is different to the aggregate  
of the current tax liability or asset and any deferred tax asset arising from unused tax losses and tax credits in respect of that period, 
the distribution is recognised as a contribution from (or distribution to) equity participants.

23  Commitments and contingencies

There are no outstanding contingent liabilities or commitments as at 30 June 2017 (30 June 2016: nil).

24  Corporate Governance

The Board is committed to achieving the highest standards of corporate governance. The Board reviews and improves  
its policies and procedures to ensure they are effective for the Group and fulfil the expectations of stakeholders.  
The Company’s Corporate Governance Statement has been approved by the Board and can be located on the Company’s  
website at http://www.katanaasset.com/katana-capital-limited/#corporate-charters

41

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtDirectors’ declaration

30 June 2017

In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Katana Capital limited, I state that:

(a)  The financial statements and notes of the consolidated entity set out on pages 15 to 41 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, 

including

(i)  Giving a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2017 and of its performance for the year ended on that date of the 

consolidated entity.

(ii)  Complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001;

(b)  the financial statements and notes also comply with international Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in note 2(b).

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

(d)  this declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the directors in accordance with section 295A of the 

Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ended 30 June 2017.

On behalf of the Board

Katana Capital limited

Dalton gooding
CHAIRMAn

27 September 2017 
Perth, Western Australia

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Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtA member firm of Ernst & Young Global LimitedLiability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation         GHM:JT:KATANA:012  Ernst & Young11 Mounts Bay RoadPerth  WA  6000  AustraliaGPO Box M939   Perth  WA  6843Tel: +61 8 9429 2222Fax: +61 8 9429 2436ey.com/auIndependent auditor’s report to the members of Katana Capital Limited  Report on the audit of the financial report Opinion We have audited the financial report of Katana Capital Limited (the Company) and its subsidiary (collectively the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2017, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flow for the year then ended, notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors' declaration. In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: a)giving a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at  30 June 2017 and of its consolidated financial performance for the year ended on that date; and b)complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.  We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Key audit matters Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial report of the current year. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, but we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context. We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying financial   Independent audit report

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Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtA member firm of Ernst & Young Global LimitedLiability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation        1.Investment existence and valuation Why significant How our audit addressed the key audit matter As a listed investment company, the Group has a significant investment portfolio consisting primarily of listed equities. As set out in Note 7 to the financial report, the value of these financial assets as at 30 June 2017, was $26.8 million which equates to 69% of the total assets held by the Group. As detailed in the Group’s accounting policies, and as described in Note 2(d) to the financial report, these financial assets are recognised at fair value through profit or loss in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard - AASB 139 Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement (AASB 139). Pricing, exchange rates and other market drivers can have a significant impact on the value of these financial assets and the financial report, therefore valuation of the investment portfolio is considered a key area of focus.  We agreed the material investment holdings to the confirmation received from the custodians as at 30 June 2017. We assessed the report relating to the existence of the investments as provided by the auditor of the Custodian. Their work was conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards, specifically ASA 805 Special Considerations- Audits of Single Financial Statements and Specific Elements, Accounts or Items of a Financial Statement with reference to GS007 Audit Implications of the Use of Service Organisations for Investment Management Services. We checked the valuation of material investments in the portfolio as at 30 June 2017. To evaluate their fair value in accordance with AASB 139, we agreed the listed securities to independent pricing sources. We assessed the adequacy of the disclosures in Note 7 to the financial report. 2.Management and performance fees  Why significant How our audit addressed the key audit matter Management and performance fees paid to the fund manager, Katana Asset Management Ltd, are significant expenses to the Group.  As at 30 June 2017, management and performance fees totalled $0.4 million which equates to 31% of total expenses. The Group’s accounting policy for management and performance fees is described in Note 2(i) to the financial report. All expenses are recognised on an accruals basis, with performance fees recognised in the financial report if the performance hurdles for the Group have been met at the end of the relevant measurement period, which is the date where certainty exists that the criteria have been met and the liability has been crystallised.  We performed a recalculation of management and performance fees in accordance with the contractual arrangements including agreeing the contract rate to the calculation. We assessed whether the data included in the calculation was appropriate and complete.  We assessed the performance fee eligibility calculations including checks on the inputs into the calculation model and whether the methodology was in line with the underlying contractual arrangements.     45

Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtA member firm of Ernst & Young Global LimitedLiability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation        3.Income taxes – recognition and recoverability of the deferred tax asset  Why significant How our audit addressed the key audit matter As at 30 June 2017, the Group had recognised a $1.3 million net deferred tax asset that arose mainly from the net unrealised loss on the fair value of investments held for trading as at 30 June 2017. The analysis of the recognition and recoverability of the deferred tax asset was significant to our audit because the amount is material, the assessment process is judgemental and is based on assumptions that are affected by expected future market or economic conditions. The Group recognises a deferred tax asset to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered as disclosed in Note 8 to the financial report. The probability of recovery is impacted by uncertainties regarding the likely timing and level of future taxable profits.  We involved our EY tax specialists to assess the measurement of the deferred tax balance based on local tax regulations.  We performed an analysis of the recoverability of the deferred tax asset based on the estimated future taxable income, on which we performed a sensitivity analysis and evaluated and tested the key assumptions used to determine the amounts recognised. We assessed the adequacy of the disclosures in Note 8 to the financial report and assessed whether the disclosure was in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard - AASB 112 Income Taxes. Information other than the financial report and auditor’s report thereon The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Company’s 2017 Annual Report, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report and our related assurance opinion. Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and accordingly we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.  In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.  If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Responsibilities of the directors for the financial report The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.   Independent audit report

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Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtA member firm of Ernst & Young Global LimitedLiability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation        In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: •Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. •Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control.  •Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. •Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.  •Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. •Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entity or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the financial report. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. 9 to 13

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Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtA member firm of Ernst & Young Global LimitedLiability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation        We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. From the matters communicated to the directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial report of the current year and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. Report on the audit of the Remuneration Report Opinion on the Remuneration Report We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 5 to 10 of the directors' report for the year ended 30 June 2017. In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Katana Capital Limited for the year ended 30 June 2017, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Responsibilities The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.     Ernst & Young     G H Meyerowitz Partner Perth 27 September 2017   Additional ASX Information

Ordinary Fully Paid Shares

Range of Units AS OF 30 SePTeMBeR  2017

rAngE 

Total holders

units % of issued Capital

1 - 1,000

1,001 - 5,000

5,001 - 10,000

10,001 - 100,000

100,001 - 9,999,999,999

rounding

Total

51

41

52

201

75

420

10,399

130,919

442,166

7,807,331

35,921,547

44,312,362

Unmarketable Parcels

Minimum $ 500.00 parcel at $ 0.72 per unit

695

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Minimum parcel size

holders

0.02

0.30

1.00

17.62

81.06

0.00

100.00

units

7359

Top 20 Shareholders AS OF 3 OCTOBeR 2017

rAnK

nAME

units

% of units

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

WOnDeR HOlDInGS PTY lTD

MR STePHen JAMeS lAMBeRT + MRS RuTH lYneTTe lAMBeRT + MR SIMOn lee lAMBeRT 


ClASSIC CAPITAl PTY lTD 

KATAnA ASSeT MAnAGeMenT lTD

COOlAH HOlDInGS PTY lTD 

JOVe PTY lTD

MR ROMAnO SAlA TennA + MRS lInDA SAlA TennA 

MR BRAD JOHn SHAllARD + MRS lISA MARee DuPeROuZel 

PulO RD PTY lTD 

BS CAPITAl PTY lTD 

WAVeFROnT ASSeT PTY lTD 

MR ROnAlD WIllIAM JAMeS + MRS elIZABeTH JAneT JAMeS

MRS lInDA SAlA TennA

KATAnA eQuITY PTY lTD 

CAMBO InVeSTMenTS PTY lTD

MeTHuen HOlDInGS PTY lTD 

MR MARK JOHn BAHen + MRS MARGAReT PATRICIA BAHen 

COllORI PTY lTD 

MRS elSIe DA SIlVA

MR MARCuS BeSen + MRS JulIe CATHeRIne FleMMInG 

2,518,139

2,303,343

1,841,330

1,783,391

1,474,096

1,377,940

1,262,086

1,215,981

1,204,400

1,181,331

879,862

830,000

813,431

742,852

698,993

655,910

600,000

583,907

530,706

520,000

5.68

5.20

4.16

4.02

3.33

3.11

2.85

2.74

2.72

2.67

1.99

1.87

1.84

1.68

1.58

1.48

1.35

1.32

1.20

1.17

Totals: Top 20 holders of ordinAry Fully pAid shArEs (ToTAl)

Total remaining holders Balance

23,017,698

21,294,664

51.94

48.06

Substantial Shareholders

nAME

WOnDeR HOlDInGS PTY lTD

MR STePHen JAMeS lAMBeRT + MRS RuTH lYneTTe lAMBeRT + MR SIMOn lee lAMBeRT  


units

% of units

2,518,139

2,303,343

5.68

5.20

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Katana Capital limited 2017 AnnuAl RepoRtAdditional ASX Reporting

(a)  list of investments held as at 30 June 2017

Katana investment Portfolio

Pioneer Credit ltd

Santos ltd

Janus Henderson roup

Janus Henderson Group PlC

Challenger ltd

QBe Insurance Group ltd

Healthscope ltd

Bingo Industries ltd

Australian & new Zealand Banking Group limited

AMA Group ltd

Woodside Petroleum limited

Independence Group nl

Pacific Smiles Group limited

national Veterinary Care ltd

Credit Corp Group limited

HFA Holdings limited

MnF Group limited

Regis Resources limited

Australian Finance Group limited

AGl energy limited

Veem ltd

Ingenia Communities Group

Icar Asia limited

Data #3 limited

Ramelius Resources limited

Scottish Pacific Group limited

education Horizon Group

Talisman Mining limited

WorleyParsons limited

Karoon Gas Australia limited

Fleetwood Corporation limited

Farm Pride Foods limited

Motorcycle Holdings limited

Woolworths limited

Qantm Intellectual Property limited

K2 Asset Management Holdings ltd

Think Childcare limited

Aristocrat leisure limited

Huon Aquaculture Group limited

Cash Converters International

Alumina limited

elanor Investors Group

link Administration Holdings limited

Metcash limited

Beach energy limited

BC Iron limited

Perseus Mining limited

Macquarie Group limited

Yellow Brick Road Holdings limited

link Administration Holdings limited

Downer eDI limited

Westpac Banking Corporation

Wellard limited

IPH limited

Buru energy limited

The Reject Shop limited

Coventry Group limited

Sandfire Resources nl

DTI Group ltd

S2 Resources ltd

Betashares British Pounds eTF

Betashares Australian High Interest Cash eTF

(b)  Total number of Transactions during the report period

Total number of transactions during the 12 months to 30 June 2017 was 1,139 with brokerage fees of $179,249.10.

(c)  Total management fees paid or accrued and summary of agreement

Please refer to disclosure made in Remuneration Report.

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