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KATHMANDU HOLDINGS LIMITED

Annual  
Report  
2021

 
 
 
 
 
Who we are

Kathmandu Holdings Limited (the Company) is a global 
outdoor, lifestyle and sports company, consisting of three 
iconic brands: Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz, delivering 
technical products with a focus on sustainability.

The Kathmandu brand was born in 1987. Kathmandu 
Holdings formed in 2009 as a publicly listed 
company. Together with the acquisition of Oboz 
(2018) and Rip Curl (2019), Kathmandu Holdings has 
transformed from a leading Australasian retailer 
to a brand-led global multi-channel business. 

Leading outdoor brand 
in Australasia

Iconic, inspirational and 
authentic surf brand

Fast growing  
North American hike 
footwear brand

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3

Global reach

North America

RC 

KMD  Oboz 

Total

Owned stores 

Licensed stores 

Online sites 

31 

13 

1

Wholesale doors 

1,353 

-

- 

 1 

- 

 - 

- 

1 

31

13

3

1,863 

3,216

Europe

Owned stores 

Licensed stores 

Online sites 

RC

KMD

Oboz

Total

19 

14 

1 

- 

- 

1 

- 

- 

- 

19

14

2

Asia

Licensed stores 

JV stores 

Online sites 

RC  Oboz 

Total

46 

20 

1 

- 

- 

- 

46

20

1

Wholesale doors 

2,037 

28 

114 

2,179

Wholesale doors 

567 

152 

719

TOTAL GROUP

Owned stores 

Licensed stores 

JV stores 

Online sites 

RC

 KMD  Oboz

Total

160 

207 

20 

6 

160 

- 

- 

4 

- 

- 

- 

1 

320

207

20

11

Wholesale doors 

5,958 

28 

2,129

8,115

South America

Owned stores 

Licensed stores 

Online sites 

Wholesale doors 

RC 

4 

93

1

913

RC Rip Curl  KMD Kathmandu  Oboz Oboz

Africa / Middle East

Australia and New Zealand

Licensed stores 

RC

23  

RC 

KMD 

Total

Owned stores 

106 

160 

266

Licensed stores 

Online sites 

18 

2 

Wholesale doors 

1,088 

- 

2 

-

18

4

 1,088

ANNUAL REPORT 2021KATHMANDU HOLDINGS LTDINTRODUCTION4

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2021 Highlights

Financial

Operational

$922.8m +40 bps

Sales +15.1%

Gross margin 
improvement

19.2% 31.3%

Direct to consumer  
(DTC) same store 
sales growth

Online sales growth  
12.5% of DTC sales

$113.3m $66.3m

Underlying EBITDA1  
+35.9%

Underlying NPAT1 
Statutory NPAT $63.4m

$93.3m $37.0m

Underlying operating  
cash flow1

Net cash balance 
Bank facility c.$300m

1. Statutory results include the impact of IFRS 16 leases. For comparability, the impact of IFRS 16 is excluded from Underlying 
results. Refer to Appendix 1 of the FY21 Results Presentation for a reconciliation of Statutory to Underlying results.

We’re out 
there

Successful  
brand relaunch  
May 2021

76 NPS

up 4 points in FY21  
169,000 responses 

Online 
store

Successful launch  
April 2021

Wholesale

Double digit growth in 
forward wholesale order 
book to record levels

ANNUAL REPORT 2021KATHMANDU HOLDINGS LTDINTRODUCTION6

CONTENTS

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Contents

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89

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Chairman’s letter

Group CEO review

ESG across the Group

Rip Curl

Kathmandu

Oboz

The Board

Management team

Financial statements

Corporate governance

Statutory information

Directory

Notice of Annual Meeting 2021
1.00pm (NZDT) Tuesday 
23 November 2021

www.virtualmeeting.co.nz/kmd21

Chairman’s 
letter

balance sheet, reduce costs and 
adjust its operating structure. 

The Group ended the 2021 financial 
year in a strong financial position, 
while continuing to navigate the 
impacts of the COVID pandemic. 

Following the acquisition of Rip 
Curl in 2019, the Group has three 
high quality brands, and our results 
for the 2021 financial year show 
the benefit of having diversified 
channels to market, geographies, 
and product categories.

We are excited by the growth 
prospects of our brands, and are 
investing in digital infrastructure, our 
store network and brand initiatives 
to maximise our opportunities as 
we look to a post-COVID world.

Financial results

The Group benefited from a full 12 
months of Rip Curl ownership in the 
2021 financial year, compared to 
nine months of ownership last year. 

Here are the highlights:

•  Sales of $922.8 million, 
an increase of 15.1%;

•  Gross margin of 58.7%, an 

increase of 40 basis points;

• 

Earnings before interest, 
tax, depreciation, and 
amortisation of $208.0 million, 
an increase of 39.2%;

•  Net profit after tax of $63.4 
million, an increase from 
$8.9 million in the 2020 
financial year (which included 
transaction costs from the 
Rip Curl acquisition);

•  Net cash position of $37.0 million

Balance sheet strength

The Group is well positioned, 
following its fast response during 
the onset of the COVID pandemic 
to raise capital to strengthen its 

The Group ended the financial 
year with a net cash position 
of $37.0 million. This provides 
significant funding headroom 
with a total bank facility of 
approximately $300 million.  

The strong balance sheet position 
provides significant flexibility to 
manage any short-term COVID 
challenges, support growth 
investment, and consider potential 
capital management options. 

Dividend

Following the suspension of 
dividends last financial year, the 
directors have declared a final 
dividend of 3 cents per share. 
With the 2 cents per share interim 
dividend, this will make a total 
payout for the 2021 financial year of 
5 cents per share. The final dividend 
will be fully franked for Australian 
shareholders, and not imputed 
for New Zealand shareholders.

People

The Board appointed a new  
Group Chief Executive Officer  
during the year. 

Former Group CEO Xavier Simonet 
resigned after five and a half years 
with the company. Xavier led the 
Group through an important period 
of growth and diversification of the 
company, including acquisitions of 
both the Oboz and Rip Curl brands. 

After an extensive international 
search, the Board appointed 
Michael Daly as the new Group 
CEO. Michael led Rip Curl for eight 
years with a relentless focus on 
brand, product, people and the 
bottom line. We are confident 

David Kirk 
Chairman

he will bring the same focus and 
energy to the wider Group.

Refreshed strategy

Under the leadership of Michael 
Daly, our refreshed Group strategy 
ensures we are focused on the 
things that matter most as we 
move forward: building global 
brands focused on active outdoor 
activities, investing in digital 
platforms to provide consumers 
with a truly world class unified 
commerce experience, leveraging 
the operational excellence of 
our brands, and leadership 
in sustainability (“ESG”). 

Thank you

The Board would like to thank 
management and their teams 
for outstanding resilience and 
flexibility navigating the ongoing 
impacts of COVID, allowing the 
Group to end the financial year 
well positioned for the future.

I would also like to thank my 
Board colleagues for their 
continuing commitment to make 
Kathmandu Holdings successful.

Finally, thank you shareholders 
for your continued investment in 
Kathmandu Holdings Limited.

ANNUAL REPORT 2021KATHMANDU HOLDINGS LTD8

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Group CEO  
review

Result overview

We are proud of the results we have 
been able to produce over the past 
12 months in the face of ongoing 
COVID challenges, delivering 
strong sales and positioning the 
business for sustained growth. 
Both of the Group’s acquired 
brands, Rip Curl and Oboz, are 
performing above pre-acquisition 
expectations, validating the 
Group’s diversification strategy.

Rip Curl delivered an outstanding 
result, with sales above pre-
COVID levels in the key regions of 
Australasia, North America and 
Europe. Rip Curl is benefiting from 
not only increased participation 
in surfing, but also the brand’s 
technical product focus and 
strong consumer engagement. 

Kathmandu continued to be 
impacted this year by ongoing 
COVID lockdown and travel 
restrictions. These included 
Government mandated closures 
of Australian stores in the key 
winter trading period, and 
reduced demand for travel related 
products. While Kathmandu 
has felt the impacts of COVID 
again this financial year, we were 
pleased with the early momentum 
following the brand relaunch in 
May 2021. This relaunch will build 
on strong brand fundamentals 
and position Kathmandu to 
grow to a truly global brand.

Refreshed Group strategy

The refreshed Group strategy 
focuses on four key priorities:

Oboz continues its strong 
performance, with sales growth 
reflecting the successful 
product innovation strategy and 
diversification of its customer base. 

Build global brands

A key growth strategy for the Group 
is to build a global house of brands. 
In Rip Curl, Kathmandu, and Oboz, 

Michael Daly  
Managing Director and  
Group Chief Executive Officer

the Group has three iconic outdoor 
active brands with significant 
potential for global expansion. We 
plan to further expand the global 
footprint of each of our brands 
and invest in world class brand 
and customer experiences.

Elevate digital

We are also investing to elevate 
the Group’s digital platforms to 
deliver a truly world-class, unified 
commerce experience. The Group 
is implementing foundational 
common platforms for online 
and omni-channel, loyalty 
management, data insights and 
analysis, and personalisation. 

Leverage operational 
excellence

We will also leverage and deliver 
operational excellence to all our 
brands across shared group 
support functions. We are working 
to optimise our supply chain, 
efficiently manage our fixed cost 
base, collaborate on product 
innovation between brands, and 
investing to enhance core systems 
to unlock growth potential across 

loyalty programs and online. We 
also plan to accelerate cross-brand 
revenue growth opportunities.

Lead in ESG

Being a leader in ESG will drive 
long-term value for shareholders. 
We are working to extend 
Kathmandu’s B Corp accreditation 
across all of our brands. 
Transparency and responsibility 
will continue to underpin 
everything we do, as we manage 
our environmental and social 
impact responsibly and ethically. 

We are highly engaged with our 
people and communities, and 
our ESG strategy starts with the 
wellbeing of workers in our supply 
chain. We are setting science 
based targets that align with the 
Paris Climate Agreement and our 
circular business models target 
a zero-waste supply chain.

People

A key initial priority was to put in 
place a management structure 
to build out Group capabilities. 

The Group have very experienced 
and capable leaders for the 
Kathmandu and Oboz brands 
in Reuben Casey and Amy 
Beck respectively. Following my 
acceptance of the Group CEO 
position, a thorough search 
process was undertaken for the 
new Rip Curl CEO. I was delighted 
to appoint Brooke Farris as the 
new Rip Curl CEO. Brooke has 
contributed greatly to Rip Curl’s 
success and growth over the past 
eleven years with her indisputable 
commitment to the brand, product, 
and team. I am confident she 
will bring this same commitment 
and leadership in her new role.

Our brand CEO’s are also 
supported by leaders in key 
Group support functions of 
systems, ESG, finance, and legal.

I would like to thank the leaders 
of our brands, Group support 
functions, and their worldwide 
teams for their outstanding 
resilience, flexibility, dedication 
and passion over the past 
year. The teams continued to 
meet the significant ongoing 
challenges of COVID on both their 
personal and professional lives, 
delivering outstanding results 
given the circumstances. 

Outlook

The 2022 financial year has started 
with widespread lockdowns 
throughout Australasia, the Group’s 
most significant geographical 
region. In addition, COVID is also 
impacting our supply chain, 
with reduced factory capacity 
stretching lead times, freight 
congestion leading to delivery 
delays and increased freight costs. 

Our profit for the first half of the 
2022 financial year is expected 

to be below the first half of last 
financial year due to these 
ongoing COVID impacts.

The Group is well positioned with a 
strong balance sheet, significant 
bank facility headroom, and well 
controlled inventory. As we continue 
to proactively manage the impacts 
of COVID daily, our main priority is 
to ensure the health and safety of 
our staff, customers, and suppliers.

The Group’s brands are well 
positioned to capitalise on growing 
participation in outdoor, beach 
and surfing activities. We are set 
to capitalise on opportunities 
resulting from the global COVID 
vaccination rollout, as restrictions 
ease in key growth markets, and 
international travel restrictions 
are expected to ease as the 
2022 financial year progresses.

I’m excited by the platform we 
have in place to build a truly 
global house of brands to 
deliver sustainable long-term 
growth for our team members, 
retail consumers, wholesale 
customers and shareholders. 

GROUP CEO REVIEWANNUAL REPORT 2021KATHMANDU HOLDINGS LTD10

ESG ACROSS THE GROUP

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Our ESG focus areas

Our people,  
our communities

•  People-centred culture 

and workplaces

•  Wellbeing of workers 
in our supply chain

• 

Engage, inspire and protect 
our wider community.

Science based  
climate action

Circular business  
models

•  Set group-level science 

•  Design for circularity 

based targets aligned 
with the Paris Climate 
Agreement.

throughout our value chain

•  Target a zero waste 

supply chain.

For more information, refer to the Kathmandu Holdings Limited 2021 Sustainability Report.

ESG across  
the Group

Identifying our 
material ESG issues

The Group’s progress in relation 
to Environmental, Social and 
Governance (“ESG”) issues this year 
has been driven by combining the 
strength of each of our brands 
to create a stronger Group.

Through aligning our supplier 
Code of Conduct and bringing all 
three brands under the Elevate 
supplier auditing programme, 
we have raised the bar across all 
three brands with one stroke. 

The Company undertook its 
first group-wide ESG materiality 
assessment during the 2021 
financial year. We now have a clear 
understanding of what is most 
important to the people our brands 
touch. This guides us on where to 
focus our work. Our priorities are:

•  Our people, our communities

•  Science based climate action

•  Circular business models.

A key priority for the Group is to 
provide industry leadership in ESG, 
particularly on circular economy 
principles and transparency 
through its supply chains. The 
Group’s objective is to continue 
to lead in ESG, by developing 
a family of outdoor brands 
that strive to make a positive 
impact for people and planet. 

New link between 
sustainability and finance

In May this year, Kathmandu 
Holdings Limited secured New 
Zealand’s largest sustainability 
linked loan. The A$100 million 

loan is tied to ESG targets. If the 
targets are met, the interest 
rate on the loan decreases.

Kathmandu Chief Financial 
Officer Chris Kinraid says linking 
borrowing to ESG targets helps 
make sure that even the finance 
team has skin in the game when 
it comes to sustainability. 

“A sustainability linked loan helps 
us drive accountability internally. 
We set targets that are aligned 
to our strategy and then these 
are verified by a third party to 
make sure we have set sufficiently 
difficult targets,” Chris says.

The Kathmandu loan was more 
complex because it is a syndicated 
loan, requiring cooperation from 
seven different lenders. Although 
sustainability linked funding is 
new, it is a growing trend.

“This is only the start. Right now, 
it is early adopters getting in on 
these loans, but I can imagine that, 
in 10 years’ time, targets might be 
a requirement for all funding.”

Kathmandu has set targets 
around emissions reductions, 
science-based targets, supplier 
wellbeing and achieving B Corp 
certification for Rip Curl and Oboz.

“This loan helps improve our 
transparency on these targets 
and how easily we are able to 
achieve them,” says Chris. “If 
we reduce our costs by hitting 
the targets, we can reinvest 
that money in new initiatives. 

It’s a good process for the 
finance department to be able 
to play a part in achieving the 
Group’s sustainability goals.”

ANNUAL REPORT 2021KATHMANDU HOLDINGS LTD12

ESG ACROSS THE GROUP

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Group CEO Michael Daly reflects on the progress Rip Curl has made this year.

Our transition from private to 

formal and more coordinated 

recycling neoprene offcuts 

public company under the 

ownership of the Kathmandu 

Holdings umbrella has 

challenged us to be more 

open and to push ourselves 

harder on sustainability 

and social measures.

I’ve been very proud of the 

way our team has risen to that 

challenge over the last 12 months. 

Although Rip Curl has always 

done work for its community 

this year – thanks in part to the 

and launched wetsuit hangers 

fact that we have created a 

made from ocean plastics. We 

new department to oversee our 

started tracking our carbon 

ESG work. This new four-person 

footprint for the first time.

team shows our commitment to 

making big strides in this area.

We’ve updated our supplier 

code of conduct and aligned 

We’ve opened up the business to 

our supply chain work with our 

new levels of transparency and 

sister company Kathmandu. 

continued to innovate internally.

We’ve learned a lot this year, 

This year saw the launch of 

and we have more to learn – 

an important step towards 

which is why our partnership 

and environment, I feel that 

circularity with our wetsuit take-

with the other brands in our 

our efforts have become more 

back programme. We started 

family is so important. 

Sustainability highlights

1

2

3

For more information, refer to the Kathmandu Holdings Limited 2021 Sustainability Report.

1. Committed to largest syndicated sustainability linked loan at time of signing; 2. Certified carbon zero under the Toitu CarbonZero programme 

for our operation footprint. Scope 1,2 and mandatory scope 3 emissions; 3. Leather sourced from Leather Working Group tanneries; a not-for-profit 

organisation responsible for a leading environmental certification for the leather manufacturing industry.

Oboz President Amy Beck 
looks back on a year of 
groundwork and planning.

This year, the Oboz journey was 
about taking steps toward B Corp 
certification, embarking on our 
first-ever materiality assessment 
and our first carbon audit.

This work helps us understand 
where we have the most impact 
and where we need to focus our 
improvements – knowledge that 
will become the basis for our first 
proper sustainability strategy.

Our first materiality assessment 
was completed this year. We quickly 
realised this process provided us 
a deep understanding of what 
issues are most important to 
our brand and the people who 
are impacted by our actions. 

In fact, Oboz sustainability work 
is assessed each year by major 
retail partner REI. We scored well 
this year, especially in areas 
related to core practices, chemical 
management and packaging.

We engaged a sustainability 
consultant to help us pull together 
our three-year plan. What has 
become most clear is that our team 
is passionate about sustainability 
– every single person included 
these measures in their key 
performance indicators. The next 
step is to give them the knowledge 
and tools to make a difference.

Despite the challenges of the  
past year, we’ve hired 12 new  
people, bringing our workforce to  
57% women. 

I’m excited for the future at Oboz. 
We’ve laid the groundwork for 
big strides in the coming years 
– from how we treat each other 
and our partners to our impact on 
climate change and the world.

Kathmandu CEO Reuben Casey explains how  
the company’s new brand purpose, mission 
and values better reflect its past and its vision 
for the future.

We’ve redefined our vision 
to be the world’s most 
loved outdoor brand. This 
speaks to our aspirations 
to be a global brand but 
also about creating an 
emotional connection 
with our customers, with 
our team and with all the 
people our brand touches.

Part of being a certified 
B Corp is looking at how 
we can benefit everyone 
that our brand comes 
into contact with from 
suppliers to customers.

Our new brand purpose is to 
improve the wellbeing of the 
world through the outdoors.  
This purpose resonates with 
our brand heritage. All the 
way back to the days of our 
“Live the dream” tagline, 
Kathmandu has always 
been about having fun in 
the outdoors, having a go 
and travelling the world. 

We’ve also refined our 
values to three simple words: 
courageous, joyful and open. 

Courageous is about doing 
the right thing even when 
it’s hard. Courageous also 
speaks to sustainability 
– looking for solutions 
to more-sustainable 
products and more-ethical 
supply chain practices. 

Joyful acknowledges the 
passion of our team. We 

love what we do. We love 
each other’s company. 
And especially for our store 
teams, this is a value that 
guides our interactions 
with customers.

Open is about being 
open to diversity, which is 
reflected in our Rainbow Tick 
certification. We operate in 
a very diverse society and 
our team is quite diverse, 
so this value is about being 
open to our differences 
and open to new ideas. 

Our vision, purpose and 
values all fit together to 
make up our why and our 
focus point or North Star.

Our values show up in 
our new partnerships 
with Beyond Blue and the 
Graeme Dingle Foundation 
– organisations that help 
people access the wellbeing 
benefits of the outdoors.

Other things we’re doing 
around carbon emissions 
and sustainable materials 
also ladder up to that 
purpose. It’s a useful 
framework for setting goals.

I feel like we’ve finally got 
the words to reflect what’s 
really happening here at 
Kathmandu. I feel it adds 
authenticity and meaning to 
the work we’re doing.  

ANNUAL REPORT 2021KATHMANDU HOLDINGS LTD14

RIP CURL

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Founded in 1969 by Brian “Sing Ding” Singer 
and Doug “Claw” Warbrick, Rip Curl is one of 
the world’s most recognised and respected 
brands. It has been at the forefront of the 
surf and snow scenes since its creation.

Rip Curl is a company for, and about, the crew on 
The Search. The Search is the driving force that 
led to the creation of Rip Curl, and it lives in the 
spirit of everything the Rip Curl crew do. It's what 
makes Rip Curl unique. It defines who we are. The 
products we make, the events we run, the riders 
we support and the people we reach globally, 
are all a part of that Search that Rip Curl is on.

Made by surfers for surfers, Rip Curl’s vision is to be 
regarded as the Ultimate Surfing Company in all  
that we do.

TOTAL SALES
NZD 
$490.4m

ONLINE SALES
NZD 
$33.5m

Representing 12.5% of  
direct to consumer sales.

CHANNELS

160 owned stores   

207 licensed stores

20 JV stores

FY21 SALES MIX

Other 
1%

6 direct to consumer websites

5,958 wholesale doors

Rest of World 
9%

Europe 
18%

Wholesale 
43%

BY  
CHANNEL

BY 
REGION

AU & NZ 
48%

Retail 
Stores 
49%

North 
America 
25%

Online 
7%

ANNUAL REPORT 2021KATHMANDU HOLDINGS LTD16

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Kathmandu is a leading global outdoor 
lifestyle brand whose journey began 
in Aotearoa over thirty years ago.

We’re on a mission to improve the wellbeing of the 
world by getting more people ‘out there’ in nature.  
The outdoors has a positive transformative effect on 
all of us. It makes us more happy, open, free and fun. 
When we spend time out there our stress goes down, 
our empathy goes up, we become more creative 
and we feel happier.

That’s why we’re all about creating the best, 
sustainably made outdoor gear – to get more 
people to experience nature’s benefits more often.

Kathmandu’s vision is to be the worlds most loved 
outdoor brand.  

TOTAL SALES
NZD  
$354.0m

ONLINE SALES
NZD 
$56.8m

Representing 15.8% of  
direct to consumer sales.

CHANNELS

160 owned stores 

4 direct to consumer websites

28 wholesale doors

FY21 SALES MIX

Online 
16%

BY  
CHANNEL

BRAND

2.1m active Summit Club members 

Retail 
Stores 
84%

ANNUAL REPORT 2021KATHMANDU HOLDINGS LTDKATHMANDU18

KATHMANDU HOLDINGS LTD

ANNUAL REPORT 2021

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Oboz began in 2007 in the small town of 
Bozeman, Montana (Outside + Bozeman 
= Oboz) and has quickly grown to be a 
leading North American brand of handmade 
outdoor footwear. Oboz continues to 
differentiate itself by pairing a focus on 
expertly designed and constructed footwear 
with strong corporate responsibility.

A vision that began fourteen years ago in Bozeman, 
Montana now has roots around the world. 

Our “True To The Trail®” philosophy is the compass 
heading that guides everything we do. From 
building great fitting footwear to how we give back 
to our community and the way we treat each other 
and our planet. It's a mindset that grounds us in 
what's most important - doing things the right way, 
having fun, and exploring our path in life. Because 
any other way, just wouldn't be true to the trail.

TOTAL SALES
NZD  
$78.4m

CHANNELS

2,129 wholesale doors 

Direct to Consumer online store launched 
April 2021

BRAND

20% growth in social media audience  
in 2H FY21 

SALES
NZD $m constant currency1  
+16.8% CAGR (FY18 - FY21) 

86.1

70.1

59.4

54.0

FY18

FY19

FY20

FY21

1. Constant currency uses NZD/USD FY20 conversion rate 0.636 to convert 
Oboz USD results to NZD (FY21 actual conversion rate 0.699).

OBOZ20

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The Board

Management team

1

2

3

4

5

6

1  David Kirk  
Chairman

4  Brent Scrimshaw 
Non-executive Director

David is the Co-founder and Managing 
Partner of Bailador Investment Management 
and is Chairman of Bailador Technology 
Investments, Forsyth Barr Group, and the 
NZ Rugby Players Association. He sits on the 
Board of various Bailador portfolio companies 
and charitable organisations including 
KiwiHarvest and the Sydney Festival.

David’s Executive Management career 
included roles as the CEO of Fairfax Media 
and CEO and Managing Director PMP. 
David was Chief Policy Advisor to the Prime 
Minister of New Zealand from 1992 to 1994 
and was a management consultant with 
McKinsey & Company in London prior to that. 
David’s past roles include the Chairman 
of Trade Me Group. David is a Rhodes 
Scholar with degrees in Medicine from 
Otago University and Philosophy, Politics 
and Economics from Oxford University.

2  Philip Bowman  
Non-executive Director

Philip has extensive experience in retail 
including 15 years as a director of Burberry. 
Other past roles include CFO of Bass, CEO 
of Bass Taverns, Executive Chairman of 
Liberty PLC, CEO of Allied Domecq, CEO 
of Scottish Power, CEO of Smiths Group 
and Chairman of Coral Eurobet and Miller 
Group. He has also held office as an 
independent director of BSkyB, Scottish & 
Newcastle Group and Berry Bros. & Rudd.

He currently sits on the boards of Ferrovial 
SA, Better Capital PCC and is Chairman 
of Sky Network Television, Majid al Futtaim 
Properties and Tegel Group Holdings.

3  John Harvey  

Non-executive Director

John is a professional Director with a 
background in accounting and professional 
services. He has over 35 years professional 
experience, including 23 years as a partner of 
PricewaterhouseCoopers where he also held a 
number of leadership and governance roles.

John retired from PwC in 2009. John has 
extensive experience in financial reporting, 
governance, information systems and 
processes, initial public offerings, business 
evaluation, acquisitions and mergers.

John is currently a non-executive Director of 
Stride Property, Investore Property, Heartland 
Bank and Napier Port Holdings. Former non-
executive director roles include HT&E (formerly 
APN News & Media), Port Otago, Ballance 
Agri-Nutrients and New Zealand Opera.

Brent has extensive experience leading and 
growing consumer brands around the world 
including an 18-year career with Nike Inc 
across Marketing, Commerce and General 
Management in three continents. He led Brand 
marketing for Nike Pacific, was the Regional 
GM for Nike North America in New York, was 
also the Chief Marketing Officer for Nike EMEA. 
Brent also served as Vice President and Chief 
Executive of Nike Western Europe leading 
Nike's European operations from Amsterdam.  
Brent subsequently founded Unscriptd, a 
sports technology and media business 
sold to The Players’ Tribune (a large USA 
media company) in 2019. He was previously 
a director of Action Sports Co Fox Head Inc 
in Irvine California and a non-executive 
director of Catapult International (CAT).

Brent is currently the CEO of Enero Group 
(EGG) and currently holds a Non-Executive 
Director role with ASX listed Rhinomed (RNO). 

5  Andrea Martens  
Non-executive Director  

Andrea has extensive executive leadership 
experience having spent over 20 years 
working with some of the world’s best known-
brands and organisations. She is currently 
the CEO of ADMA and has previously held 
roles as the Global Chief Marketing Officer for 
Jurlique International, and Managing Director 
and VP Marketing, Home and Personal Care 
for Unilever Australia and New Zealand.

Andrea is also a member of the Australian 
Institute of Company Directors and 
named as one of the top 50 CMOs in 
Australia by CMO Magazine. Andrea was 
appointed to the board of HYG Holdco Pty 
Limited (trading as Hoyts) in July 2021.

6  Michael Daly   
  Managing Director and  

Group Chief Executive Officer

Michael joined Rip Curl in 2002 and fulfilled the 
roles of Chief Financial Officer and then Chief 
Operating Officer before being appointed 
as the Chief Executive Officer of Rip Curl in 
January 2013. While based predominantly 
in the Torquay head office, Michael spent 
over two years in the USA for Rip Curl. Prior to 
joining Rip Curl, Michael spent 10 years with 
PricewaterhouseCoopers across Australia 
and the USA specialising in servicing mining 
industry clients with debt or equity registered 
in the USA. Michael was appointed Group 
Chief Executive Officer and Managing 
Director of Kathmandu Holdings in May 2021.

Michael Daly  
Group  
Chief Executive Officer

Brooke Farris   
Rip Curl  
Chief Executive Officer 
(appointed 16th 
August 2021) 

Reuben Casey  
Kathmandu  
Chief Executive Officer

Amy Beck  
Oboz  
President 

Chris Kinraid  
Group  
Chief Financial Officer

Jolann Van Dyk  
Group  
Chief Information Officer

Tony Roberts  
Group  
Legal Counsel

Frances Blundell   
General Manager ESG 
and Company Secretary 
(appointed 1st August 2021)

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

KATHMANDU HOLDINGS LTD

ANNUAL REPORT 2021

23

Financial  
statements

For the Year Ended 31 July 2021

In this section... 

The consolidated financial statements have been presented in a style which attempts to make them 
less complex and more relevant to shareholders. We have grouped the note disclosures into six sections: 
‘Basis of Preparation’, ‘Results for the Year’, ‘Operating Assets and Liabilities’, ‘Capital Structure and 
Financing Costs’, ‘Group Structure’ and ‘Other Notes’. Each section sets out the accounting policies 
applied in producing the relevant notes. The purpose of this format is to provide readers with a clearer 
understanding of what drives financial performance of the Group. The aim of the text boxes is to provide 
commentary on each section or note, in plain English. 

Keeping it simple...

Notes to the consolidated financial statements provide information required by accounting standards 
or Listing Rules to explain a particular feature of the financial statements. The notes which follow will also 
provide explanations and additional disclosures to assist readers’ understanding and interpretation of the 
annual report and the financial statements. 

Table of Contents

Directors’ Approval of  
Consolidated Financial Statements ...........................................24

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income ...25

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity ..................26

Consolidated Balance Sheet ........................................................... 27

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ..................................28

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Section 1: Basis of Preparation ........................................................30

Section 2: Results for the Year .........................................................33

Section 3: Operating Assets and Liabilities ............................41

Section 4: Capital Structure and Financing Costs ...........53

Section 5: Group Structure ................................................................63

Section 6: Other Notes ......................................................................... 68

Auditors’ Report ......................................................................................... 72

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25

Directors’ Approval of  
Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Year Ended 31 July 2021

Consolidated Statement  
of Comprehensive Income

For the Year Ended 31 July 2021

Authorisation for Issue 
The Board of Directors authorised the issue of these Consolidated Financial Statements on 21 September 2021.

Approval by Directors 
The Directors are pleased to present the Consolidated Financial Statements of Kathmandu Holdings Limited for the 
year ended 31 July 2021 on pages 25 to 71.

David Kirk 

Michael Daly 

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

21 September 2021

Date

21 September 2021

Date

Sales

Cost of sales

Gross profit 

Other income

Selling expenses

Administration and general expenses

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation

Depreciation and amortisation

Earnings before interest and tax

Finance income

Finance expenses

Finance costs - net

Profit before income tax

Income tax expense

Profit after income tax

Profit for the year attributable to:

Shareholders of the Company

Non-controlling interest

Section

2021  
NZ$’000

2020  
NZ$’000

2.2

922,792

801,524

2.2

1.2.1

1.2.1

(381,170)

(334,493)

541,622

467,031

29,165

(217,115)

(145,641)

(333,591)

27,369

(193,405)

(151,537)

(317,573)

208,031

149,458

3.2-3.4

(115,847)

(103,585)

92,184

45,873

834

(17,311)

(16,477)

75,707

(12,278)

449

(23,822)

(23,373)

22,500

(13,632)

63,429

8,868

63,066

363

6,482

(17,527)

14

8,134

734

(9,259)

258

(61)

(11,031)

(9,062)

52,398

(194)

52,118

280

8.9cps

8.8cps

709,001

713,006

(932)

738

1.6cps

1.6cps

493,347

494,582

4.1.1

2.3

4.3.2

4.3.2

4.3.2

2.4

2.4

2.4

2.4

Other comprehensive income / (expense) that may be recycled through profit or loss:

Movement in cash flow hedge reserve 

Movement in foreign currency translation reserve

Movement in other reserves

Other comprehensive expense for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income / (expense) for the year

Total comprehensive income / (expense) for the year attributable to:

Shareholders of the Company

Non-controlling interest

Basic earnings per share (restated)

Diluted earnings per share (restated)

Weighted average basic ordinary shares outstanding (‘000) (restated)

Weighted average diluted ordinary shares outstanding (‘000) (restated)

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27

Consolidated Statement  
of Changes in Equity

For the Year Ended 31 July 2021

Cash 
flow 
hedge 
reserve
NZ$’000

Foreign 
currency 
translation 
reserve
NZ$’000

Share-
based 
payments 
reserve
NZ$’000

Share 
capital
NZ$’000

Other 
reserves
NZ$’000

Retained 
earnings
NZ$’000

Non- 
controlling 
interest
NZ$’000

Total 
equity
NZ$’000

Balance as at 31 July 2019

251,113

4,118

(12,272)

1,983

Profit after tax

Other comprehensive income

Dividends paid

-

-

-

Issue of share capital

375,267

Share based payment expense

Deferred tax on share-based 
payment transactions

Non-controlling interest 
on acquisition

Disposal of non-controlling 
interest

Transition to NZ IFRS 16

Balance as at 31 July 2020

Profit after tax

Other comprehensive income

Dividends paid

Issue of share capital

Share based payment expense

Lapsed share options

Deferred tax on share-based 
payment transactions

Acquisition of remaining shares 
in non-controlling interest

Balance as at 31 July 2021

-

(9,259)

-

254

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,666)

378

(87)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(61)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

197,120

-

442,062

8,134

-

(27,209)

-

-

-

-

-

734

8,868

4

-

-

-

-

(9,062)

(27,209)

373,601

378

(87)

3,335

3,335

(66)

(66)

(12,630)

-

(12,630)

626,380

(5,141)

(12,018)

608

(61)

165,415

4,007

779,190

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

6,482

(17,444)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,798

(58)

289

-

-

14

-

-

-

-

-

-

63,066

363

63,429

-

(83)

(11,031)

(14,180)

-

-

58

-

-

-

-

-

-

(14,180)

-

1,798

-

289

(427)

(217)

(644)

626,380

1,341

(29,462)

2,637

(47)

213,932

4,070

818,851

Consolidated Balance Sheet

As at 31 July 2021

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Derivative financial instruments

Current tax asset

Other current assets

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Trade and other receivables

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Deferred tax assets

Right-of-use assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Derivative financial instruments

Current tax liabilities

Current lease liabilities

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Non-current trade and other payables

Interest bearing liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Non-current lease liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

EQUITY

Contributed equity - ordinary shares

Reserves

Retained earnings

Non-controlling interest

Total equity

Section

2021  
NZ$’000

2020 
 NZ$’000

3.1.2

3.1.3

3.1.1

4.2

3.1.5

3.1.3

3.2

3.3

2.3

3.4.1

3.1.6

4.2

3.4.2

3.1.6

4.1

2.3

3.4.2

4.3.1

4.3.2

142,614

68,931

216,545

5,285

3,430

2,320

231,885

73,668

228,793

53

3,790

2,799

439,125

540,988

1,549

79,284

688,551

13,977

242,677

3,945

88,458

689,935

5,380

258,699

1,026,038

1,046,417

1,465,163

1,587,405

149,206

149,850

1,079

10,159

75,572

7,414

10,245

78,035

236,016

245,544

14,818

105,597

86,182

203,699

410,296

646,312

14,413

241,270

86,401

220,587

562,671

808,215

818,851

779,190

626,380

(25,531)

213,932

4,070

818,851

626,380

(16,612)

165,415

4,007

779,190

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Consolidated Statement  
of Cash Flows

For the Year Ended 31 July 2021

Reconciliation of net profit after taxation with 
cash inflow from operating activities

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash was provided from:

Receipts from customers

Government grants received

Interest received

Income tax received

Cash was applied to:

Payments to suppliers and employees

Income tax paid

Interest paid

Net cash inflow from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Cash was provided from:

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

Proceeds from sale of non-controlling interest

Cash was applied to:

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

Purchase of intangibles

Acquisition of subsidiaries

Section

2021  
NZ$’000

 2020  
NZ$’000

920,374

23,892

834

1,050

823,951

21,266

449

1,379

946,150

847,045

722,656

24,987

15,435

763,078

637,828

16,897

21,979

676,704

183,072

170,341

2

-

2

15,044

20,509

1,029

36,582

61

141

202

15,399

4,463

376,121

395,983

3.2

3.3

5.1

Profit after taxation

Movement in working capital:

(Increase) / decrease in trade and other receivables

(Increase) / decrease in inventories

(Increase) / decrease in other current assets

Increase / (decrease) in trade and other payables

Increase / (decrease) in current tax liability

Add non-cash items:

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

Amortisation of intangibles

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

Impairment of assets

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness

Foreign currency translation of working capital balances

Increase / (decrease) in deferred taxation

Employee share-based remuneration

Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment and intangibles

Cash inflow from operating activities

Section

2021  
NZ$’000

2020 
 NZ$’000

63,429

8,868

5,604

8,190

431

3,504

398

18,127

20,851

8,614

86,382

1,910

(4,025)

(3,319)

(12,057)

1,798

1,362

24,027

20,305

-

9,732

3,692

57,756

19,666

7,539

76,380

2,050

-

214  

(5,577)

378

3,067

101,516

103,717

183,072

170,341

3.2

3.3

3.4.1

3.2, 3.4.1

4.1

6.3

3.2, 3.3

Net cash (outflow) from investing activities

(36,580)

(395,781)

Cash flows from financing activities

Cash was provided from:

Proceeds from borrowings

Proceeds from share issues

Cash was applied to:

Dividends paid

Repayment of borrowings

Repayment of lease liabilities

Net cash (outflow) / inflow from financing activities

Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents held

Opening cash and cash equivalents 

Effect of foreign exchange rates

Closing cash and cash equivalents

-

-

-

14,180

128,894

89,749

232,823

506,746

340,646

847,392

27,209

293,757

77,290

398,256

(232,823)

449,136

(86,331)

223,696

231,885

(2,940)

142,614

6,230

1,959

231,885

3.1.2

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Section 1 Basis of Preparation

In this section 
This section sets out the Group’s accounting policies that relate to the consolidated financial  
statements as a whole. Where an accounting policy is specific to one note, the policy is described  
in the note to which it relates.

1.1 General information

Kathmandu Holdings Limited (the Company) and 
its subsidiaries (together the Group) is a designer, 
marketer, retailer and wholesaler of apparel, 
footwear and equipment for surfing and the 
outdoors. It operates in New Zealand, Australia, 
North America, Europe, South East Asia and Brazil.

The Company is a limited liability company 
incorporated and domiciled in New Zealand. 
Kathmandu Holdings Limited is a company registered 
under the Companies Act 1993 and is an FMC reporting 
entity under Part 7 of the Financial Markets Conduct 
Act 2013. The address of its registered office is 223 
Tuam Street, Central Christchurch, Christchurch.

The Company is listed on the NZX and ASX.

The consolidated financial statements of the 
Group have been prepared in accordance with 
the requirements of Part 7 of the Financial Markets 
Conduct Act 2013 and the NZX Listing Rules.

These audited consolidated financial statements 
have been approved for issue by the Board 
of Directors on 21 September 2021.

1.2 Summary of significant 
accounting policies

These consolidated financial statements have 
been prepared in accordance with Generally 
Accepted Accounting Practice. They comply with 
the New Zealand Equivalents to International 
Financial Reporting Standards (NZ IFRS) and other 
applicable Financial Reporting Standards, as 
appropriate for for-profit entities. The consolidated 
financial statements also comply with International 
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

The consolidated financial statements are presented  
in New Zealand dollars, which is the Group’s 
presentation currency.

1.2.1 Basis of preparation

The principal accounting policies adopted in 
the preparation of the consolidated financial 
statements are set out below. These policies 
have been consistently applied to all periods 
presented, unless otherwise stated.

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements reported are 
for the consolidated Group, which is the economic 
entity comprising Kathmandu Holdings Limited and its 
subsidiaries. 

The Group is designated as a for-profit entity for 
financial reporting purposes.

Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which 
control is obtained to the date on which control is lost.

Non-controlling interests are measured at their 
proportionate share of the acquiree’s identified net 
assets at the acquisition date. Changes in the Group’s 
interests in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of 
control are accounted for as equity transactions.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, 
all material intra-group transactions, balances 
and unrealised gains on transactions between 
Group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses 
are also eliminated. When necessary, amounts 
reported by subsidiaries have been adjusted to 
conform to the Group’s accounting policies.

Historical cost convention

These consolidated financial statements have been 
prepared under the historical cost convention, 
as modified by the revaluation of certain 
assets as identified in the specific accounting 
policies provided on the following pages.

Critical accounting estimates

The Group makes estimates and assumptions 
concerning the future. The resulting accounting 
estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related 
actual results. The estimates and assumptions that 
have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment 
to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities 
within the next financial year are discussed below.

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated 
and are based on historical experience as adjusted 
for current market conditions and other factors, 
including expectations of future events that are 
believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Further explanation as to estimates and assumptions 
made by the Group can be found in the following 
notes to the consolidated financial statements:

Area of estimation

Section

On consolidation, exchange differences arising 
from the translation of the net investment in 
foreign operations, and of borrowings and other 
currency instruments designated as hedges of such 
investments, are taken to shareholders’ equity. 

Changes in accounting policies and 
prior period restatements

Details about changes in accounting policies 
applied during the period are included in the 
following notes to the financial statements:

Earnings per share restatement

Finalisation of purchase price allocation

New standards and interpretations 
first applied in the period

Section

2.4

5.1

6.8

Taxation – provision for tax payable

Inventory – estimates of obsolescence

Trade and other receivables – allowance 
for lifetime expected credit losses

Goodwill and brand – assumptions 
underlying recoverable value

Leases – judgment applied to lease term

Business combinations –
purchase price allocation

2.3

3.1.1

3.1.3

3.3

3.4

5.1

Selling and administration expense classification

During the year the Group identified an error in the 
surf segment’s classification of selling expenses and 
administration and general expenses in the previously 
reported financial statements for the year ended 31 
July 2020. As a result, the prior period selling expenses 
have increased by $24,113,000 with a corresponding 
decrease in administration and general expenses to 
align with the current year and the Group policy. The 
restatement has no impact on total expenditure.

Foreign currency translation

The results and financial position of all the Group 
entities (none of which has the currency of a hyper-
inflationary economy) that have a functional 
currency different from the presentation currency are 
translated into the presentation currency as follows:

•  Assets and liabilities for each balance sheet 

presented are translated at the closing rate at the 
date of that balance sheet;

• 

Income and expenses for each statement of 
comprehensive income are translated at average 
exchange rates (unless this average is not a 
reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect 
of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in 
which case income and expenses are translated at 
the rate on the dates of the transactions); and

•  All resulting exchange differences are recognised in 

other comprehensive income.

Consideration of the IFRS Interpretations 
Committee (‘IFRIC’) agenda decision

In April 2021, IFRIC issued an agenda decision clarifying 
its interpretation on how current accounting standards 
apply to configuration and customisation costs 
incurred in implementing Software-as-a-Service 
(‘SaaS’) cloud computing arrangements. The IFRIC 
decision has clarified that because SaaS arrangements 
are service contracts that provide the Group with 
the right to access the cloud provider’s application 
software over the contract period, costs to configure 
or customise this software should be recognised as 
operating expenses when the services are received. 

The Group’s current accounting policy is to record 
these configuration and customisation costs as part 
of the cost of an intangible asset and amortise these 
costs over the useful life of the software assets. The 
Group has commenced a review process to quantify 
the impact of this agenda decision on the financial 
statements of the Group; however, given the short 
timeframe and the complexity involved, this has 
not been finalised as at the date of this report. 

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Despite the continuing impact of COVID-19, the Directors 
are satisfied that there will be adequate cash flows 
generated from operating and financing activities 
to meet the obligations of the Group for a period of 
at least 12 months from the date of approving the 
consolidated financial statements. The Group was fully 
compliant with all banking covenants during the year 
and, based on the current cash flow forecasts, the 
Group expects to remain compliant with all covenants 
for at least 12 months from the date of approving the 
consolidated financial statements. To address any risk 
of extended store closures across Australia and New 
Zealand into and beyond the key Christmas trading, the 
Group has worked proactively with its banking syndicate 
to reduce the fixed cover charge ratio (FCCR) from 1.5x 
to 1.25x for the January 2022 measurement period.

Taking into consideration the current trading 
results, the net cash (excluding lease liabilities) 
of $37,017,000 and liquidity of $329,729,000 at 31 
July 2021 (refer note 4.1), the financial statements 
continue to be prepared on a going concern basis.

It is anticipated that this exercise will be completed 
in the second quarter of the 2022 financial year. 
In the last three years the Group has capitalised 
approximately $30 million in relation to cloud 
computing arrangements of which a subset may 
relate to customisation and configuration of cloud 
solutions and may need to be reclassified to operating 
expense. Once the impact has been fully quantified 
the Group will report the impact in its interim financial 
statements for the period ended 31 January 2022.

1.3 Impact of COVID-19

COVID-19 continues to have an impact on the 
Group, with local and global restrictions on 
movement, travel and gatherings resulting in a 
sustained reduction in footfall. Stores across our 
network continue to open and close based on 
government mandated lockdowns and closures.

There continues to be uncertainties due to the 
COVID-19 pandemic that affects the Group’s key 
estimates and judgements, including the following:

• 

Intangible assets – the ability to achieve future 
forecasts and the consequential impacts on the 
carrying value of goodwill and other finite life 
intangible assets (note 3.3)

•  Receivables – the ability of wholesale customers to 

pay (note 3.1.3)

• 

Leases – certain landlords have provided the Group 
with rent concessions (note 2.2)

Section 2  Results for the Year

In this section 
This section focuses on the results and performance of the Group. On the following pages you will find 
disclosures explaining the Group’s results for the year, segmental information, taxation and earnings  
per share.

2.1 Segment information

An operating segment is a component of an entity that 
engages in business activities which earns revenue 
and incurs expenses and where the chief decision 
maker reviews the operating results on a regular 
basis and makes decisions on resource allocation.

The Group has three operating segments. These 
operating segments have been determined based 
on the reports reviewed by the Group Chief Executive 
Officer and Group Executive Management team.

Outdoor – including the Kathmandu and 
Oboz brands. This segment designs, markets, 

retails and wholesales apparel, footwear and 
equipment for outdoor travel and adventure.

Surf – including the Rip Curl brand and the 
Ozmosis multi-brand retailer. This segment 
designs, manufactures, wholesales and 
retails surfing equipment and apparel.

Corporate – this segment represents group costs, 
holding companies and consolidation eliminations 
and constitutes other business activities that do 
not fall within outdoor or surf segments including 
goodwill, brand and customer relationships.

31 July 2021

Sales from external customers

EBITDA

Depreciation and amortisation

EBIT

Income tax expense

Total segment assets

Total assets include:

Non-current assets

Additions to non-current assets

Total segment liabilities

31 July 2020

Sales from external customers

EBITDA

Depreciation and amortisation

EBIT

Income tax expense

Total segment assets

Total assets include:

Non-current assets

Additions to non-current assets

Total segment liabilities

Outdoor 
NZ$’000

432,354

109,667

65,770

43,897

15,668

Surf 
NZ$’000

490,438

103,991

44,869

59,122

3,794

Corporate 
NZ$’000

-

(5,627)

5,208

(10,835)

(7,184)

Total 
NZ$’000

922,792

208,031

115,847

92,184

12,278

700,470

365,920

398,773

1,465,163

488,415

58,929

149,226

53,455

388,397

22

1,026,038

112,406

278,967

261,203

106,142

646,312

Outdoor 
NZ$’000

485,785

128,192

63,291

64,901

16,962

Surf 
NZ$’000

315,739

35,769

36,362

(593)

2,544

Corporate 
NZ$’000

-

(14,503)

3,932

(18,435)

(5,874)

Total  
NZ$’000

801,524

149,458

103,585

45,873

13,632

750,026

394,838

442,541

1,587,405

503,162

43,446

139,207

14,355

404,048

1,046,417

-

57,801

309,539

257,640

241,036

808,215

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EBITDA represents earnings before income taxes 
(a non-GAAP measure), excluding interest income, 
interest expense, depreciation, and amortisation, as 
reported in the financial statements. EBIT represents 
EBITDA less depreciation and amortisation. EBITDA and 
EBIT are key measurement criteria on which operating 
segments are reviewed by the Group Chief Executive 
Officer and Group Executive Management team.

Costs recharged between Group companies are 
calculated on an arms-length basis. The default 
basis of allocation is percentage of revenue with 
other bases being used where appropriate.

Sales from external customers by geographical area

Australia

New Zealand

North America

UK & Europe

Asia

South America

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

477,054

120,746

195,317

90,418

25,920

13,337

449,930

133,696

131,244

53,386

25,653

7,615

922,792

801,524

Non-current assets by geographical area

Australia

New Zealand

North America

UK & Europe

Asia

South America

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

654,760

181,661

162,273

15,765

8,863

2,716

700,938

171,147

145,211

18,741

7,749

2,631

1,026,038

1,046,417

2.2 Profit before tax

Revenue recognition

The Group recognises revenue from the sale of 
footwear, clothing and equipment for surfing and the 
outdoors and brand licencing arrangements. Revenue 
comprises the fair value of the consideration received 
or receivable for the sale of goods and brand licences, 
excluding Goods and Services Tax and discounts, 
and after eliminating sales within the Group.

Retail sales

Royalty revenue

Lease expense

For sales of goods to retail customers, revenue 
is recognised when control of the goods has 
transferred, being at the point the customer 
purchases the goods at a retail outlet. Payment 
of the transaction price is due immediately at 
the point the customer purchases the goods.

Online sales

For online sales, revenue is recognised when control 
of the goods has transferred to the customer, 
being at the point the goods are delivered to the 
customer. Delivery occurs when the goods have 
been shipped to the customer’s specific location. 
When the customer initially purchases the goods 
online, the transaction price received by the 
Group is recognised as a contract liability until the 
goods have been delivered to the customer.

Wholesale sales

For sales to the wholesale market, revenue is recognised 
when control of the goods has transferred, being when 
the goods have been shipped to the wholesaler’s 
specific location (delivery). Following delivery, the 
wholesaler has full discretion over the manner of 
distribution and price to sell the goods, has the 
primary responsibility when on selling the goods and 
bears the risks of obsolescence and loss in relation to 
the goods. A receivable is recognised by the Group 
when the goods are delivered to the wholesaler as 
this represents the point in time at which the right to 
consideration becomes unconditional, as only the 
passage of time is required before payment is due. 

Sales returns

Under the Group’s standard contract terms, 
customers have a right of return, typically within 30 
days. At the point of sale, a returns liability and a 
corresponding adjustment to revenue is recognised 
for those products expected to be returned. The 
Group uses its accumulated historical experience to 
estimate the number of returns on a portfolio level 
using the expected value method. It is considered 
highly probable that a significant reversal in the 
cumulative revenue recognised will not occur given 
the consistent level of returns over previous years.

Royalty revenue from brand license arrangements is 
recognised based on a right to access the license. 
Revenue is recognised over the contract period based 
on a fixed amount or reliable estimate of sales made  
by a licensee.

The Group is a lessee. Refer to note 3.4 for further  
details around the Group’s leases and lease  
accounting policies.

Lease amounts recognised in the consolidated 
statement of comprehensive income:

Sale of goods

Royalty revenue

Commission revenue

2021 
NZ$’000

915,570

6,950

272

2020 
NZ$’000

797,410

3,848

266

922,792

801,524

A breakdown of revenue by operating segment and 
geographical area is provided in note 2.1.

Other income

Government grants

Other

2021 
NZ$’000

27,918

1,247

29,165

2020 
NZ$’000

26,781

588

27,369

Government grants are not recognised until there is 
reasonable assurance that the grants will be received 
and that the Group will comply with the conditions 
attaching to them. Government grants that compensate 
the Group for expenses incurred are recognised as 
revenue in the statement of comprehensive income 
on a systematic basis in the same period in which 
the expenses are recognised. In the current period 
Government grants relate to wage and other subsidies 
received in response to the impact of COVID-19.

Government grants income recognised during the year 
includes $4,025,000 (2020: nil) in relation to US Paycheck 
Protection Program loans as disclosed in note 4.1.

Government grants of nil (2020: $5,615,000) relating 
to the current year are receivable at balance date 
and have been included in other receivables and 
prepayments in note 3.1.3.

Employee entitlements

Wages, salaries, and other 
short-term benefits

Post-employment benefits

Employee share-based 
remuneration

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

187,700

167,161

9,692

1,798

8,629

378

199,190

176,168

Short-term lease expense

Low-value lease expense

Variable lease expense

Rent concessions and 
abatements

Lease outgoings

Depreciation right-of-use 
asset (note 3.4.1)

Interest expense related to 
lease liabilities (note 3.4.2)

2021
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

4,398

378

(431)

8,159

1,277

532

(7,306)

(4,834)

12,938

86,382

16,460

76,380

8,879

8,874

105,238

106,848

Some of the property leases in which the Group is 
the lessee contain variable lease payment terms 
that are linked to sales generated from the leased 
stores. Variable payment terms are used to link rental 
payments to store cash flows and reduce fixed cost.

Overall, the variable payments constitute up to 0.4% 
(2020: 0.5%) of the Group's entire lease payments. 
The variable payments depend on sales and 
consequently on the overall economic development 
over the next few years. Considering the development 
of sales expected over the next 3 years, variable 
rent expenses are expected to continue to present 
a similar proportion of store sales in future years.

The Group has adopted the practical expedient 
in paragraph 46A of NZ IFRS 16 and elected not to 
account for any rent concessions granted as result of 
the COVID-19 pandemic as a lease modification. The 
amounts are recognised in profit or loss due to changes 
in lease payments arising from such concessions, within 
the selling, administration, and general expenses in the 
consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

The total cash outflow for leases amounts to $121,291,000 
(2020: $96,191,000).

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2.3 Taxation

To understand how, in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, a tax charge of $12,278,000 (2020: 
$13,632,000) arises on profit before income tax of $75,707,000 (2020: $22,500,000), the taxation charge that would 
arise at the standard rate of New Zealand corporate tax is reconciled to the actual tax charge as follows:

Profit before income tax

Income tax calculated at 28%

Adjustments to taxation:

Adjustments due to different rate in different jurisdictions

Non-taxable income

Expenses not deductible for tax purposes

Utilisation of tax losses by group companies

Tax expense transferred to foreign currency translation reserve

Adjustments in respect of prior years

Tax losses not recognised

Historic tax losses and deferred tax assets recognised

Income tax charge reported in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income

2021 
NZ$’000

75,707

21,198

2020 
NZ$’000

22,500

6,300

1,608

(2,537)

2,973

(1,362)

(811)

787

-

(9,578)

12,278

(88)

(1,015)

4,561

(38)

(13)

274

3,651

-

13,632

Adjustments for prior periods primarily arise where an outcome is obtained on certain tax matters which differs from 
expectations held when the related provision was made. Where the outcome is more favourable than the provision 
made, the difference is released, lowering the current year tax charge. Where the outcome is less favourable than 
the provision, an additional charge to the current year tax will occur.

During the year the Group recognised $9,578,000 of previously unrecognised Rip Curl US tax losses. The Group has 
recognised these losses on the basis that the Rip Curl US profitability has improved significantly during the year, and 
it is probable these losses will be utilised against future taxable profit in the US.

As a result of recognising the deferred tax losses the deferred tax asset at year-end of $13,977,000 is separately 
disclosed in the consolidated balance sheet. For consistency the prior period deferred tax asset of $5,380,000 has 
also been separately disclosed in the consolidated balance sheet. The deferred tax assets for the year ended 31 July 
2020 was previously netted off in the deferred tax liability balance of $81,021,000. 

Keeping it simple  
This section lays out the tax accounting policies, the current and deferred tax charges or credits in 
the year (which together make up the total tax charge or credit in the consolidated statement of 
comprehensive income), a reconciliation of profit before tax to the tax charge and the movements in 
deferred tax assets and liabilities. The Group is subject to income taxes in multiple jurisdictions. As result 
there is complexity and judgement involved in determining the worldwide provision for income taxes.

Accounting policies

Current and deferred income tax

The tax expense for the period comprises current and 
deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the consolidated 
statement of comprehensive income, except to the 
extent that it relates to items recognised in other 
comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this 
case, the tax is recognised in other comprehensive 
income or directly in equity, respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated based 
on the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted 
at the balance sheet date in the countries where 
the Company and the Company’s subsidiaries 
operate and generate taxable income. Management 
periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns 
with respect to situations in which applicable 
tax regulations are subject to interpretation and 
establishes provisions where appropriate based on 
amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities.

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the 
liability method, on temporary differences arising 
between 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 nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred 
income tax liability is not recognised if it arises from 
the initial recognition of goodwill. Deferred income 
tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that 
have been enacted or substantially enacted by the 
balance sheet date and are expected to apply when 
the related deferred income tax asset is realised, 
or the deferred income tax liability is settled.

Deferred income tax assets are recognised 
to the extent that it is probable that future 
taxable profit will be available against which 
the temporary differences can be utilised.

Deferred income tax is provided on temporary 
differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, 
except where the timing of the reversal of the 
temporary difference is controlled by the Group 
and it is probable that the temporary difference 
will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset 
when there is a legally enforceable right to offset 
current tax assets against current tax liabilities 
and when the deferred income taxes assets and 
liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same 
taxation authority on either the same taxable 
entity or different taxable entities where there is an 
intention to settle the balances on a net basis.

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

The consolidated statement of comprehensive income 
and the consolidated statement of cash flows have 
been prepared so that all components are stated 
exclusive of GST. All items in the consolidated balance 
sheet are stated net of GST, except for receivables 
and payables, which include GST invoiced.

Taxation – Consolidated statement 
of comprehensive income

The total taxation charge in the consolidated statement 
of comprehensive income is analysed as follows:

2021 
NZ$’000

24,334

(12,056)

2020 
NZ$’000

19,209

(5,577)

12,278

13,632

Current income tax charge

Deferred income tax  
charge / (credit)

Income tax charge reported in 
the consolidated statement of 
comprehensive income

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The tax charge / (credit) relating to components of other comprehensive income is as follows:

Taxation – Balance sheet

Movement in cash flow hedge reserve before tax

Tax credit / (charge) relating to cash flow hedge reserve

Movement in cash flow hedge reserve after tax

Foreign currency translation reserve before tax

Tax credit / (charge) relating to foreign currency translation reserve

Movement in foreign currency translation reserve after tax

Other reserves before tax

Tax credit / (charge) relating to other reserves

Movement in other reserves after tax

Total other comprehensive income / (expense) before tax

Total tax credit / (charge) on other comprehensive income

Total other comprehensive income / (expense) after tax

Current tax

Deferred tax

Total tax credit / (charge) on other comprehensive income

2021 
NZ$’000

11,608

(5,126)

6,482

(17,527)

-

(17,527)

14

-

14

(5,905)

(5,126)

(11,031)

-

(5,126)

(5,126)

2020 
NZ$’000

(13,162)

3,903

(9,259)

258

-

258

(61)

-

(61)

(12,965)

3,903

(9,062)

-

3,903

3,903

The following are the major deferred taxation liabilities and assets recognised by the Group and movements thereon 
during the current and prior year:

 Employee 
obligations 
NZ$’000

Intangibles 
NZ$’000

Leases 
NZ$’000

Other 
temporary 
differences 
NZ$’000

Reserves 
NZ$’000

Tax losses 
NZ$’000

Total 
NZ$’000

As at 31 July 2019

Recognised in the consolidated 
statement of comprehensive income

2,279

(54,004)

(695)

1,402

-

421

6,870

4,449

(996)

-

Recognised in other  
comprehensive income

Recognised directly in equity

Deferred tax on transition to  
NZ IFRS 16

Deferred tax on business 
combinations (note 5.1)

Exchange differences

As at 31 July 2020

Recognised in the consolidated 
statement of comprehensive income

Recognised in other  
comprehensive income

Recognised directly in equity

Exchange differences

As at 31 July 2021

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(45,851)

5,577

3,903

(87)

10,813

(55,000)

(376)

(81,021)

-

(87)

-

-

-

-

-

-

10,813

-

-

-

1,963

(62,598)

-

5,635

33

(687)

13

265

3,903

-

-

-

-

3,493

(115,887)

11,247

17,219

2,907

1,243

1,401

1,695

639

-

7,078

12,056

-

289

(67)

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,258

(202)

(300)

(5,126)

-

27

-

-

(5,126)

289

(119)

1,597

4,958

(112,228)

12,740

17,558

(2,192)

6,959

(72,205)

The deferred tax balance relates to:

•  Property, plant and equipment temporary differences arising on differences in accounting and tax  

depreciation rates

• 

Employee benefit accruals

•  Brands and customer relationships

•  Unrealised foreign exchange gain / loss on intercompany loans

•  Realised gain / loss on foreign exchange contracts not yet charged in the consolidated statement of 

comprehensive income

• 

• 

Lease accounting

Inventory provisioning

•  Temporary differences on the unrealised gain / loss in hedge reserve

• 

Employee share schemes

•  Historic tax losses recognised

•  Other temporary differences on miscellaneous items

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Unrecognised deferred tax assets

2.4 Earnings per share

Deferred tax assets have not been recognised 
in respect of the following items:

Deductible temporary differences

Tax losses

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

-

5,548

5,548

2,060

18,370

20,430

The deductible temporary differences do not expire 
under current tax legislation. Deferred tax assets have 
not been recognised in respect of overseas subsidiaries 
where it is not yet probable that future taxable profit will 
be generated in those territories to utilise these benefits.

Imputation credits

Imputation credits available 
for use in subsequent reporting 
periods based on a tax rate of 28%

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

66

(6,743)

The above amounts represent the balance of the 
imputation account as at 31 July 2021, adjusted for:

• 

• 

• 

Imputation credits that will arise from the payment 
of the amount of the provision for income tax.

Imputation debits that will arise from the payment  
of dividends recognised as a liability at the  
reporting date.

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

In the prior period tax payments of $6,808,000 
had been financed at year end, which once 
transferred to the Inland Revenue Department 
resulted in a positive imputation balance. 

The balance of Australian franking credits able to 
be used by the Group in subsequent periods as 
at 31 July 2021 is A$11,502,000 (2020: A$2,691,000).

Keeping it simple  
Earnings per share (‘EPS’) is the amount of 
post-tax profit attributable to each share.

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit 
after tax attributable to equity holders of the 
Company of $63,065,666 (2020: $8,133,582) 
by the weighted average number of ordinary 
shares in issue during the year of 709,001,384 
(2020: 493,346,733).

Diluted EPS reflects any commitments the 
Group has to issue shares in the future that 
would decrease EPS. In the current year, 
these are in the form of share options / 
performance rights. To calculate the impact, 
it is assumed that all share options are 
exercised / performance rights taken, and 
therefore, adjusting the weighted average 
number of shares.

Weighted average number of 
basic ordinary shares in issue

Adjustment for:

Share options /  
performance rights

2021 
’000

2020 
’000

709,001

493,347

4,005

1,235

713,006

494,582

The Group has restated the prior year basic and diluted 
EPS to reflect the impact of finalisation of the Rip Curl 
purchase price allocation as disclosed in note 5.1.

Section 3 Operating Assets and Liabilities

In this section 
This section shows the assets used to generate the Group’s trading performance and the liabilities 
incurred as a result. Liabilities relating to the Group’s financing activities are addressed in Section 4. 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are shown in note 2.3.

Keeping it simple  
Working capital represents the assets and liabilities the Group generates through its trading activity. The 
Group therefore defines working capital as inventory, cash, trade and other receivables, other financial 
assets, other current assets and trade and other payables and other financial liabilities.

3.1 Working capital

3.1.1 Inventory

Accounting policies

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net 
realisable value. Cost is determined on a weighted 
average cost method and includes expenditure 
incurred in acquiring the inventories and bringing them 
to their existing location and condition. In the case of 
manufactured inventories and work in progress, cost 
includes an appropriate share of production overheads 
based on normal operating capacity. Net realisable 
value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary 
course of business, less applicable variable selling 
expenses. Inventory is considered in transit when the risk 
and rewards of ownership have transferred to the Group.

The Group assesses the likely residual value of inventory. 
Stock provisions are recognised for inventory that is 
expected to sell for less than cost, and for the value of 
inventory likely to have been lost to the business through 
shrinkage between the date of the last applicable 
stocktake and balance sheet date. In recognising the 
provision for inventory, judgement has been applied 
by considering a range of factors including historical 
results, stock shrinkage trends and product lifecycle.

Inventory is broken down into trading stock and goods 
in transit below:

Raw materials and 
consumables

Work in progress

Trading stock

Goods in transit

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

3,297

2,528

1,324

2,397

189,221

209,958

22,703

13,910

216,545

228,793

Inventory has been reviewed for obsolescence and 
a provision of $5,393,000 (2020: $4,580,000) has  
been made.

3.1.2 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash on hand

Cash at bank

Short term investments 
convertible to cash

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

489

482

140,617

230,429

1,508

974

142,614

231,885

The carrying amount of the Group's cash and cash 
equivalents are denominated in the following 
currencies:

AUD

USD

EUR

NZD

THB

IDR

BRL

GBP

CAD

Other currencies

2021 
NZ$’000

82,056

27,350

10,455

9,626

3,241

2,852

2,112

1,897

1,476

1,549

2020 
NZ$’000

163,503

22,275

6,108

32,330

3,371

1,706

1,126

548

394

524

142,614

231,885

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2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

Exposure to credit risk

3.1.3 Trade and other receivables

Accounting policies

Trade and other receivables are recognised initially 
at the value of the invoice sent to the customer (fair 
value) and subsequently at the amounts considered 
recoverable (amortised cost). The collectability of trade 
and other receivables is reviewed on an on-going basis.

An allowance for lifetime expected credit losses is 
recognised for trade and other receivables based on 
the Group’s historical credit loss experience, adjusted 
for factors that are specific to the debtors, general 
economic conditions, and an assessment of both the 
current as well as the forecast direction of conditions at 
the reporting date, including time value of money where 
appropriate. The expected credit loss is estimated as 
the difference between all contractual cash flows that 
are due to the Group in accordance with the contract 
and all the cash flows that the Group expects to receive, 
discounted at the original effective interest rate.

Current

Trade receivables

Allowance for expected  
credit losses

Other receivables and 
prepayments

Non-current

Other debtors

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

61,084

62,143

(5,680)

(10,329)

13,527

21,854

68,931

73,668

1,549

1,549

3,945

3,945

Other non-current debtors include debtors on extended 
credit terms and security deposits paid in relation to 
store leases.

The carrying amount of the Group’s trade and  
other receivables are denominated in the  
following currencies:

USD

AUD

EUR

BRL

THB

CAD

GBP

NZD

JPY

IDR

Other currencies

30,551

12,858

11,449

3,645

3,125

2,402

2,163

1,992

1,173

1,122

-

22,466

20,853

13,258

2,991

4,406

2,326

1,650

5,101

2,246

1,997

319

70,480

77,613

Allowance for expected credit losses

2021 
NZ$’000

(10,329)

-

2020 
NZ$’000

(115)

(5,639)

(3,104)

(6,152)

5,186

1,004

2,173

249

394

324

(5,680)

(10,329)

Opening balance

Allowance recognised on 
acquisition (note 5.1)

Additional allowance 
recognised in the consolidated 
statement of comprehensive 
income

Receivables written-off during 
the year

Unused provision released to 
the consolidated statement of 
comprehensive income during 
the year

Foreign exchange

Closing balance

3.1.4 Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a 
customer or counterparty to a financial instrument 
fails to meet its contractual obligations.

Risk

Exposure 
arising from

Monitoring

Management

Credit risk Cash and cash 

Credit ratings

equivalents

Trade and other 
receivables

Derivative 
financial 
instruments

Aging 
analysis

Review of 
exposure with 
regular terms 
of trade

Obtaining 
customer 
credit rating 
information

Confirming 
references

Setting 
appropriate 
credit limits

The below balances are recorded at their carrying 
amount after any allowance for expected credit loss 
on these financial instruments. The maximum exposure 
to credit risk at reporting date was (carrying amount):

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade receivables

Other receivables

Derivative financial instruments

2021
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

142,125

231,403

55,404

7,158

4,206

51,814

12,866

(7,361)

208,893

288,722

As at balance sheet date the carrying amount is 
considered to approximate fair value for each of the 
financial instruments.

The credit quality of cash and cash equivalents can 
be assessed by reference to external credit ratings 
(if available) or to historical information about 
counterparty default rates:

The ageing analysis of these past due trade  
receivables is:

0 to 30 days

30 to 60 days

60 to 90 days

90 days and over

2021
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

5,301

2,926

2,311

5,393

15,931

4,825

3,503

7,394

11,773

27,495

Due to COVID-19 credit terms have been extended 
for some customers, which has impacted the aging 
analysis above. The aging analysis disclosed is based 
on the original due dates agreed with customers, 
prior to any extension of credit terms being offered.

In the current year $4,438,000 of long overdue 
receivables were written off. These receivables  
were acquired in the prior period as part of the  
Rip Curl acquisition and were fully provided for prior  
to acquisition. 

Cash and cash equivalents:

Standard & Poors - AA-

Standard & Poors - A+

Standard & Poors - A

Standard & Poors - A-

Standard & Poors - BBB+

Standard & Poors - BBB-

Standard & Poors - BB

Standard & Poors - BB-

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

3.1.5 Other assets

Accounting policies

104,885

207,811

25,919

1,768

197

3,359

2,912

978

2,107

14,008

1,567

-

3,822

1,790

1,282

1,123

142,125

231,403

Other assets relate to rights of return assets. Rights 
of return recognises the estimated returned sales 
under the Group's returns policies. Management 
estimates the returned sales based on historical 
sales return information and any recent trends 
that may suggest future claims could differ from 
historical amounts. For sales that are expected to be 
returned, the Group recognises a returns provision 
as disclosed in note 3.1.6. The associated inventory 
value for sales that are expected to be returned is 
recognised as a right of return asset. The costs to 
recover the products are not material because the 
customers usually return them in a saleable condition.

Trade and other receivables consist of a large number 
of customers spread across diverse geographical areas.

As at balance sheet date, trade and other receivables 
of $15,931,000 (2020: $27,495,000) were past due. 
A provision of $5,680,000 (2020: $10,329,000) is 
held against these overdue amounts. Interest is 
charged on overdue debtors in some instances.

Right of return assets

Opening balance

Right of return assets 
recognised on acquisition 
(note 5.1)

Additional amounts recognised

Amounts incurred and charged

Exchange differences

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

2,799

-

-

(431)

(48)

-

2,803

-

-

(4)

2,320

2,799

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3.1.6 Trade and other payables

Accounting policies

Trade payables, sundry creditors and accruals 
principally comprise amounts outstanding for trade 
purchases and ongoing costs. Trade and other 
payables are initially measured at fair value and 
subsequently measured at amortised cost, using 
the effective interest method. The carrying value of 
trade payables is considered to approximate fair 
value as amounts are unsecured and are usually 
paid by the 30th of the month following recognition.

Employee entitlements relates to benefits accruing to 
employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual 
leave, and long service leave when it is probable that 
settlement will be required, and they are capable of 
being measured reliably. Provisions made in respect 
of employee benefits expected to be settled within 
12 months are measured at their nominal values 
using the remuneration rate expected to apply at 
the time of settlement. Provisions made in respect 
of employee benefits which are not expected to 
be settled within 12 months are measured as the 
present value of the estimated future cash outflows 
to be made by the Group in respect of services 
provided by employees up to the reporting date.

Current

Trade payables

Employee entitlements

Sundry creditors and 
accruals

Other provisions

Non-current

Employee entitlements

Other provisions

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

72,230

27,642

42,502

63,939

21,357

54,913

6,832

9,641

149,206

149,850

3,076

11,742

14,818

3,069

11,344

14,413

The carrying amount of the Group's trade and other 
payables are denominated in the following currencies:

Warranties 
NZ$’000

Restructuring 
NZ$’000

Lease 
restoration 
NZ$’000

Sales 
returns 
NZ$’000

Other 
NZ$’000

Total 
NZ$’000

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

68,465

47,776

17,239

15,254

6,138

4,751

2,334

2,067

86,082

31,906

19,529

15,799

3,372

3,569

2,167

1,839

164,024

164,263

AUD

USD

NZD

EUR

BRL

THB

IDR

Other currencies

Provisions

A provision is recognised if, as a result of a past 
event, the Group has a present legal or constructive 
obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it 
is probable that an outflow of economic benefits 
will be required to settle the obligation.

The warranties provision represents the present value 
of the estimated future outflow of economic benefits 
that will be required under the Group’s obligations for 
warranties under local sale of goods legislation. The 
provision relates to wetsuits, watches and footwear and 
is based on estimates made from historical warranty 
data associated with similar products and services.

A restructuring provision is recognised when the Group 
has approved a detailed and formal restructuring 
plan, and the restructuring has either commenced 
or has been announced publicly at balance date.

Lease restoration provision represents the present 
value of the estimated cost to restore leased properties 
to their original condition upon expiry of the lease.

Where a customer has a right to return a product 
within a given period, the Group recognises a returns 
provision for the consideration received that will 
be required to be refunded to customers on return 
of the product. The Group also recognises a right 
to the returned goods as disclosed in note 3.1.5.

Other provisions relate to other miscellaneous 
amounts that meet the definition of a provision 
but do not fall into any of the other categories.

Year ended 31 July 2020

Opening balance

Provision recognised on acquisition 
(note 5.1)

Provisions recognised on adoption of  
NZ IFRS 16

Additional provisions recognised

Provisions used during the year

Provisions re-measured during the year

Foreign exchange

Closing balance

As at 31 July 2020

Current

Non-current

Year ended 31 July 2021

Opening balance

Additional provisions recognised

Provisions used during the year

Provisions re-measured during the year

Foreign exchange

Closing balance

As at 31 July 2021

Current

Non-current

-

1,168

-

2,541

671

5,453

-

6,078

-

-

4,686

-

478

(296)

(14)

13

1,367

(2,303)

-

70

633

(191)

(325)

121

148

-

-

65

406

-

-

1,077

15,240

4,686

216

2,842

-

-

-

(2,790)

(339)

269

1,349

1,675

11,048

6,291

622

20,985

1,349

-

1,349

1,675

-

1,675

193

6,291

10,855

11,048

-

6,291

133

489

622

9,641

11,344

20,985

Warranties 
NZ$’000

Restructuring 
NZ$’000

Lease 
restoration 
NZ$’000

Sales 
returns 
NZ$’000

Other 
NZ$’000

Total 
NZ$’000

1,349

686

(301)

-

(41)

1,693

1,693

-

1,693

1,675

70

(1,324)

-

(61)

360

11,048

1,391

(195)

(723)

(273)

6,291

-

(135)

(1,359)

(105)

622

-

20,985

2,147

(41)

(1,996)

-

-

(2,082)

(480)

11,248

4,692

581

18,574

360

-

360

-

4,692

11,248

11,248

-

4,692

87

494

581

6,832

11,742

18,574

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3.2 Property, plant and equipment

Keeping it simple  
The following section shows the physical assets used by the Group to operate the business, generating 
revenues and profits. These assets include store and office fit-out, as well as equipment used in sales 
and support activities. Assets are recognised only when it is probable that future economic benefits 
associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.

Accounting policies

Property, plant and equipment

All property, plant and equipment are stated at 
historical cost less depreciation and impairment. 
Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly 
attributable to the acquisition of the items. Cost may 
also include transfers from equity of any gains / losses 
on qualifying cash flow hedges of foreign currency 
purchases of property, plant and equipment.

The assets’ residual value and useful lives are reviewed 
and adjusted if appropriate at each balance sheet date.

Capital work in progress is not depreciated until 
available for use.

An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately 
to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount 
is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.

Depreciation

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 
is calculated using straight line and diminishing 

value methods to expense the cost of the assets 
over their useful lives. The rates are as follows:

Buildings & leasehold improvements 
Office, plant and equipment 
Furniture and fittings 
Computer equipment 

5 – 50%
5 – 50%
10 – 50%
10 – 60%

Impairment of assets

Property, plant and equipment is reviewed for 
impairment whenever events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount 
may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is 
recognised for the amount by which the asset’s 
carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. 
The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s 
fair value less costs of disposal and value in use.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment can be analysed  
as follows:

As at 31 July 2019

Cost 

Accumulated depreciation

Closing net book value

Year ended 31 July 2020

Opening net book value

Acquisition of businesses (note 5.1)

Additions

Disposals

Depreciation

Transfers between categories

Exchange differences

Closing net book value

Land & 
buildings 
NZ$’000

Leasehold 
improvements 
NZ$’000

Office, plant 
& equipment 
NZ$’000

Furniture 
& fittings 
NZ$’000

Computer 
equipment 
NZ$’000

Total 
NZ$’000

-

-

-

-

6,475

15

(305)

(370)

-

(188)

5,627

67,974

(40,467)

27,507

17,936

41,726

9,633

137,269

(6,406)

(22,552)

(7,525)

(76,950)

11,530

19,174

2,108

60,319

27,507

6,033

6,478

(621)

(7,815)

-

184

11,530

3,603

3,108

(474)

(2,581)

(289)

199

19,174

16,440

5,059

(1,632)

(7,670)

289

123

2,108

2,725

739

(96)

60,319

35,276

15,399

(3,128)

(1,230)

(19,666)

-

(60)

-

258

31,766

15,096

31,783

4,186

88,458

As at 31 July 2020

Cost 

Accumulated depreciation

Closing net book value

Year ended 31 July 2021

Opening net book value

Additions

Disposals

Depreciation

Impairment

Transfers between categories

Exchange differences

Closing net book value

As at 31 July 2021

Cost 

Accumulated depreciation

Closing net book value

Depreciation

Land and buildings

Leasehold improvement

Office, plant and equipment

Furniture and fittings

Computer equipment

Land & 
buildings 
NZ$’000

Leasehold 
improvements 
NZ$’000

Office, plant 
& equipment 
NZ$’000

Furniture 
& fittings 
NZ$’000

Computer 
equipment 
NZ$’000

Total 
NZ$’000

9,722

(4,095)

5,627

5,627

63

(1)

(596)

-

52

(379)

4,766

8,691

(3,925)

4,766

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

596

8,369

1,289

8,978

1,619

370

7,815

2,581

7,670

1,230

20,851

19,666

95,149

45,612

99,855

20,251

270,589

(63,383)

(30,516)

(68,072)

(16,065)

(182,131)

31,766

15,096

31,783

4,186

88,458

31,766

15,096

31,783

3,752

(865)

694

(74)

7,576

(374)

4,186

2,959

88,458

15,044

(23)

(1,337)

(8,369)

(1,289)

(8,978)

(1,619)

(20,851)

-

1,228

(512)

-

(2,169)

(307)

(16)

771

(705)

-

118

(16)

-

(111)

(2,014)

27,000

11,951

30,057

5,510

79,284

92,270

30,130

101,699

21,175

253,965

(65,270)

(18,179)

(71,642)

(15,665)

(174,681)

27,000

11,951

30,057

5,510

79,284

Sale of property, plant and equipment

Gains and losses on disposals are determined 
by comparing proceeds with carrying amount. 
These are included in the consolidated 
statement of comprehensive income.

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

1,337

3,067

Loss on sale of property, 
plant and equipment

Capital commitments

Depreciation expense is excluded from administration 
and general expenses in the consolidated 
statement of comprehensive income.

Capital commitments contracted for at balance 
sheet date include property, plant and equipment of 
$4,110,000 (2020: $975,000).

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3.3 Intangible assets

Keeping it simple  
The following section shows the non-physical assets used by the Group to operate the business, 
generating revenues and profits. These assets include brands, customer relationship, software 
development and goodwill. This section explains the accounting policies applied and the specific 
judgements and estimates made by the Directors in arriving at the net book value of these assets.

Accounting policies

Goodwill

Goodwill arises on the acquisition of subsidiaries. 
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of the 
acquisition over the Group’s interest in the net fair 
value of the assets and liabilities of the acquiree. 
Separately recognised goodwill is tested annually for 
impairment or more frequently if events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that it might be impaired. It is 
carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. 
Impairment losses on goodwill are not reversed.

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the 
purpose of impairment testing. The allocation is made 
to those cash-generating units or groups of cash-
generating units that are expected to benefit from the 
business combination in which the goodwill arose. 

Brand

Acquired brands are carried at original cost based 
on independent valuation obtained at the date of 
acquisition. The brand represents the price paid to 
acquire the rights to use the Kathmandu, Oboz or 
Rip Curl brand. The brand is not amortised. Instead, 
the brand is tested for impairment annually or more 
frequently if events or changes in circumstances 
indicate that it might be impaired and is carried 
at cost less accumulated impairment losses.

Customer relationships

Acquired customer relationships are carried at 
original cost based on independent valuation 
obtained at the date of acquisition less accumulated 
amortisation. They are amortised on a straight-line 
basis over a useful life of 5-10 years. The estimated 
useful life and amortisation period is reviewed 
at the end of each annual reporting period.

Software costs

Software costs have a finite useful life. Software costs are 
capitalised and written off over the useful economic life. 

Costs associated with developing or maintaining 
computer software programs are recognised as 
an expense when incurred. Costs that are directly 
associated with the production of identifiable 
and unique software products controlled by the 
Group, and that will probably generate economic 
benefits exceeding costs beyond one year, are 
recognised as intangible assets. Direct costs include 
the costs of software development employees. 

Software is amortised using straight-line and 
diminishing value methods at rates of 20-67%.

Refer to note 1.2.1 for further consideration in respect 
of the IFRS Interpretations Committee (‘IFRIC’) agenda 
decision on configuration and customisation 
costs incurred in implementing Software-as-a-
Service (‘SaaS’) cloud computing arrangements.

Other intangibles

Other intangibles relate to lease rights expenditure 
associated with acquiring existing lease agreements 
for stores where there is an active market for key money. 
They are carried at original cost less accumulated 
impairment losses. Other intangibles have an indefinite 
useful life and are tested annually for impairment.

Impairment

Assets are reviewed for impairment whenever 
events or changes in circumstances indicate that 
the carrying amount may not be recoverable. 
Intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life, 
including goodwill, are not subject to amortisation 
and are tested annually for impairment irrespective 
of whether any circumstances identifying a possible 
impairment have been identified. An impairment loss 
is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s 
carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. 
The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s 
fair value less costs of disposal and value in use.

For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets  
are grouped at the lowest levels for which there  
are separately identifiable cash flows e.g., cash 
generating units.

49

Total 
NZ$’000

411,747

(25,686)

386,061

386,061  

-

-

-

-

2,883

304,821

-

-

-

57

4,463

-

(7,539)

2,129

Goodwill 
NZ$’000

Brand 
NZ$’000

Customer 
relationship 
NZ$’000

Software 
NZ$’000

Other 
intangibles 
NZ$’000

191,592

185,081

1,868

33,206

(1,271)

-

(250)

(24,165)

190,321

185,081

1,618

9,041

190,321

91,637

185,081

169,687

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,618

39,697

-

-

9,041

917

4,463

-

(3,932)

(3,607)

(199)

2,355

(101)

17

281,759

357,123

37,282

10,831

2,940

689,935

283,030

357,123

41,495

58,943

4,552

745,143

(1,271)

-

(4,213)

(48,112)

(1,612)

(55,208)

281,759

357,123

37,282

10,831

2,940

689,935

281,759

357,123

37,282

-

-

-

-

-

-

10,831

20,509

(25)

-

-

(5,203)

(3,411)

2,940

689,935

-

-

-

20,509

(25)

(8,614)

(5,358)

(6,996)

(695)

(79)

(126)

(13,254)

276,401

350,127

31,384

27,825

2,814

688,551

277,672

350,127

40,621

78,725

4,358

751,503

(1,271)

-

(9,237)

(50,900)

(1,544)

(62,952)

276,401

350,127

31,384

27,825

2,814

688,551

Intangible assets

As at 31 July 2019

Cost 

Accumulated amortisation

Closing net book value

Year ended 31 July 2020

Opening net book value

Acquisition of businesses (note 5.1)

Additions

Disposals

Amortisation

Exchange differences

Closing net book value

As at 31 July 2020

Cost 

Accumulated amortisation

Closing net book value

Year ended 31 July 2021

Opening net book value

Additions

Disposals

Amortisation

Exchange differences

Closing net book value

As at 31 July 2021

Cost 

Accumulated amortisation

Closing net book value

Sale of intangibles

Impairment tests for goodwill and brand

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by 
comparing proceeds with carrying amount. These 
are included in the consolidated statement of 
comprehensive income.

Loss on sale of intangibles

2021 
NZ$’000

25

2020 
NZ$’000

-

The aggregate carrying amounts of goodwill and  
brand allocated to each unit for impairment testing  
are as follows:

Goodwill
2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

Brand

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

45,484

45,484

51,000

51,000

75,899

76,496

97,151

99,140

65,315

89,703

68,239

35,873

37,479

91,540

166,103

169,504

276,401

281,759

350,127

357,123

Kathmandu 
New Zealand

Kathmandu 
Australia

Oboz

Rip Curl

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The terminal growth rate assumption is based on 
a conservative estimate considering the current 
inflation targets and do not exceed the historical 
long-term average growth rate for each CGU. Pre-
tax discount rates are calculated based on a market 
participant expected capital structure and cost of 
debt to derive a weighted average cost of capital.

The calculations confirmed that there was no 
impairment of goodwill and brand during the year 
(2020: nil). The Directors believe that any reasonably 
possible change in the key assumptions used in 
the calculations would not cause the carrying 
amount to exceed its recoverable amount.

The expected continued promotion and marketing of 
the Kathmandu, Oboz and Rip Curl brands supports 
the assumption that the brand has an indefinite life.

Capital commitments

Capital commitments contracted for at balance sheet 
date include intangible assets of $7,271,000 (2020: 
$709,000).

For the purposes of goodwill and brand impairment 
testing, the Group operates as four groups of 
cash generating units, Kathmandu New Zealand, 
Kathmandu Australia, Rip Curl and Oboz. The 
recoverable amount of each cash generating unit 
(CGU) has been determined based on the fair value 
less cost of disposal (FVLCOD). Five-year projected 
cash flows are used to determine the FVLCOD.

The discounted cash flow valuations were calculated 
using post tax cash flow projections based on financial 
budgets prepared by management and approved 
by the Directors for the year ended 31 July 2022. 
Cash flows beyond July 2022 are based on three-
year business plans presented to the Directors.

The key assumption used: 

•  The FVLCOD model assume continued COVID-19 
disruption in the 2022 financial year and a return 
to more normalised trading conditions previously 
experienced in 2023 and beyond. The Group 
believes the assumptions used in cash flows reflect 
a combination of the Groups experience and 
uncertainty associated with COVID-19. 

•  While temporary store and market closures may 

impact short term results, these are not expected 
to impact the long-term performance of each 
CGU. Several scenarios have been assessed where 
trading conditions do not normalise until the 2024 
financial year, in each scenario the fair value for the 
CGU exceeds the carrying value.

Other assumptions used:

2021

2020

KMD NZ 
CGU

KMD AU 
CGU

Rip Curl 
CGU

Oboz CGU

KMD NZ 
CGU

KMD AU 
CGU

Rip Curl 
CGU

Oboz CGU

11.3%

11.3%

11.3%

11.3%

11.5%

11.4%

13.2%

11.8%

8.1%

2.0%

7.9%

2.0%

7.9%

2.0%

8.2%

2.0%

8.3%

1.0%

8.0%

1.0%

9.3%

1.5%

8.6%

1.0%

Pre-tax WACC

Post-tax WACC

Terminal growth rate

3.4 Leases

Keeping it simple  
The following section shows the assets leased by the Group to operate the business, generating revenues 
and profits. These assets include the lease of retail stores.

This section explains the accounting policies applied and the specific judgements and estimates made 
by the Directors in arriving at the carrying value of these assets and the corresponding lease liability.

Accounting policies

The Group assesses whether a contract is or contains 
a lease, at inception of a contract. The Group 
recognises a right-of-use asset and a corresponding 
lease liability with respect to all lease arrangements 
in which it is the lessee, except for short-term leases 
(defined as leases with a term of 12 months or less) 
and leases of low value assets. For these leases, the 
Group recognises the lease payments as an operating 
expense on a straight-line basis over the term of 
the lease unless another systematic basis is more 
representative of the time pattern in which economic 
benefits from the leased asset are consumed.

Lease liability

The lease liability is initially measured at the present 
value of the lease payments that are not paid at 
the commencement date, discounted by using 
the rate implicit in the lease. If this rate cannot be 
readily determined, the Group uses its incremental 
borrowing rate. The Group's incremental borrowing 
rate has been determined as the rate of interest that 
the Group would have to pay to borrow over a similar 
term and with a similar security the funds necessary 
to obtain an asset of a similar value to the right-
of-use asset in a similar economic environment.

Lease payments included in the measurement 
of the lease liability comprise:

• 

fixed lease payments (including in-substance fixed 
payments), less any lease incentives; and

•  variable lease payments that depend on an index or 
rate, initially measured using the index or rate at the 
commencement date.

The lease liability is subsequently measured by 
increasing the carrying amount to reflect interest on the 
lease liability (using the effective interest method) and 
by reducing the carrying amount to reflect the lease 
payments made.

The Group remeasures the lease liability (and makes a 
corresponding adjustment to the related right-of-use 
asset) whenever:

• 

• 

the lease term has changed in which case the lease 
liability is remeasured by discounting the revised 
lease payments using a revised discount rate;

the lease payments change due to changes in an 
index or rate or a change in expected payment 
under a guaranteed residual value, in which cases 
the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the 
revised lease payments using the initial discount 
rate (unless the lease payments change is due to 
a change in a floating interest rate, in which case a 
revised discount rate is used);

•  a lease contract is modified, and the lease 

modification is not accounted for as a separate 
lease, in which case the lease liability is remeasured 
by discounting the revised lease payments using a 
revised discount rate.

Right of use asset

The right-of-use assets comprise the initial 
measurement of the corresponding lease 
liability, lease payments made at or before the 
commencement day and any initial direct costs. 
They are subsequently measured at cost less 
accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Whenever the Group incurs an obligation for 
costs to dismantle and remove a leased asset, 
restore the site on which it is located or restore the 
underlying asset to the condition required by the 
terms and conditions of the lease, a provision is 
recognised and measured under NZ IAS 37. The costs 
are included in the related right-of-use asset.

Right-of-use assets are depreciated over the 
shorter period of the lease term and useful 
life of the underlying asset. The depreciation 
starts at the commencement date.

The Group applies NZ IAS 36 Impairment of Assets to 
determine whether a right-of-use asset is impaired 
and accounts for any identified impairment loss.

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(98,694)

(86,110)

4.1 Interest bearing liabilities

Variable rents

3.4.2 Lease liabilities

The movements in lease liabilities were as follows:

Variable rents that do not depend on an index or 
rate are not included in the measurement of the 
lease liability and the right-of-use asset. The related 
payments are recognised as an expense in the 
period in which the event or condition that triggers 
those payments occurs and are included in the 
selling expenses line in the consolidated statement of 
comprehensive income.

Group as a lessee

The Group leases several assets including buildings 
and motor vehicles. Some of the existing lease 
arrangements have right of renewal options for varying 
terms. Renewal options are included within the lease 
liability if they are within 2 years and the Group is 
reasonably certain to take up the option. The average 
lease term for property leases, including expected 
rights of renewal, is 8 years (2020: 8 years). The average 
lease term for vehicle leases is 3 years (2020: 3 years).

3.4.1 Right-of-use assets

The movements in right of use assets were as follows:

Opening lease liabilities

Movements on transition

Lease liabilities recognised 
on acquisition (note 5.1)

Additions and modifications 
to lease liability

Interest expense on  
lease liabilities

Repayment of lease liabilities 
(including interest)

Exchange differences

Closing lease liabilities

2021 
NZ$’000

298,622

-

-

2020 
NZ$’000

-

215,389

119,725

75,601

37,886

8,879

8,874

(5,137)

2,858

279,271

298,622

Lease liability maturity analysis

Opening net book value

Movements on transition

Right-of-use assets 
recognised on acquisition 
(note 5.1)

Additions and modifications 
to right-of-use asset

2021 
NZ$’000

258,699

-

-

2020 
NZ$’000

-

178,774

118,457

As at 31 July 2021

Within one year

One to five years

Beyond five years

76,853

37,939

Current

Non-current

Depreciation for the period

(86,382)

(76,380)

Impairment for the period

Exchange differences

Closing net book value

Cost

Accumulated amortisation  
& impairment

(1,894)

(4,599)

(2,050)

1,959

242,677

258,699

391,327

336,942

(148,650)

(78,243)

As at 31 July 2020

Within one year

One to five years

Beyond five years

Closing net book value

242,677

258,699

Current

Non-current

Gross lease 
payments 
NZ$’000

Interest 
NZ$’000

Carrying 
amount 
NZ$’000

82,639

(7,067)

75,572

180,207

(12,559)

167,648

38,433

(2,382)

36,051

301,279

(22,008)

279,271

75,572

203,699

279,271

85,909

(7,874)

78,035

195,128

(13,901)

181,227

41,907

(2,547)

39,360

322,944

(24,322)

298,622

78,035

220,587

298,622

Section 4 Capital Structure and Financing Costs

In this section 
This section outlines how the Group manages its capital structure and related financing costs, including 
its balance sheet liquidity and access to capital markets. 

Capital structure is how an entity finances its overall operations and growth by using different sources of 
funds. The Directors determine and monitor the appropriate capital structure of the Group, specifically 
how much is raised from shareholders (equity) and how much is borrowed from financial institutions 
(debt) to finance the Group’s activities both now and in the future.

The Directors consider the Group’s capital structure and dividend policy at least twice a year ahead 
of announcing results and do so in the context of its ability to continue as a going concern, to execute 
strategy and to deliver its business plan.

Accounting policies

Interest bearing liabilities are the Group’s borrowings. 
Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of 
transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently 
measured at amortised cost. Any difference between 
the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the 
redemption amount is recognised in the consolidated 
statement of comprehensive income over the period 
of the borrowings using the effective interest method.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the 
Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement 
of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance 
sheet date.

The table below separates borrowings into current and 
non-current liabilities:

Current portion

Non-current portion

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

-

-

105,597

241,270

105,597

241,270

Group Facility Agreement

The Group has a multi-option syndicated facility 
agreement, with a sustainability linked loan of A$100 
million, a revolving cash advance facility of A$115 
million and NZ$24 million, trade finance sub-facilities 
of A$30 million and NZ$10 million, and instruments 
sub-facilities of A$20 million and NZ$4 million. All 
facilities are repayable in full on 26 May 2024.

debt is secured by the assets of the guaranteeing 
group in accordance with the Security Trust Deed 
dated 25 October 2019 as amended 26 May 2021.

The covenants entered into by the Group require 
specified calculations of Group earnings before 
interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) 
plus lease rental costs to exceed total fixed charges 
(net interest expense and lease rental costs) at the 
end of each half during the financial year. Similarly, 
EBITDA must be no less than a specified proportion of 
total net debt at the end of each six-month interim 
period. The calculations of these covenants are 
specified in the bank facility agreement of 25 October 
2019 as amended and restated on 26 May 2021. The 
Group has complied with its banking covenants 
at all measurement points during the year.

The current interest rates, prior to hedging, on the term 
loans ranged between 0.95% - 1.05% (2020: 1% - 1.25%).

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans

As part of the US government response to COVID-19 
the Group’s US resident companies applied 
for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of 
US$2,814,000 in the year ended 31 July 2020. The 
Group believes that these entities met the criteria to 
qualify for the loans at the date of the application. 

The PPP loan is initially received as a loan and once 
various criteria are met the Group is able to apply for 
forgiveness of that loan. During the year, the Group has 
applied for and received forgiveness of the PPP loan 
for one of the US resident entities and consequently 
a $669,000 gain was recognised in the consolidated 
statement of comprehensive income during the year. 

Interest is payable based on the BKBM rate (NZD 
borrowings), the BBSY rate (AUD borrowings), or 
the applicable short-term rate for interest periods 
less than 30 days, plus a margin of up to 1.25%. The 

The Group has also applied for forgiveness of the 
remaining PPP loan prior to balance date as it believes 
it has provided all the necessary documents to support 
full forgiveness. 

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This application has been reviewed and approved 
by the lender and is in the final approval process 
with the US Small Business Association (SBA). Whilst 
the application is still being processed the Group 
believe it has reasonable assurance that it has met 
the conditions for forgiveness. Accordingly, the Group 
has recognised a further gain of $3,356,000 in the 
consolidated statement of comprehensive income 
during the year.  

The eligibility and forgiveness of the application 
being processed remains subject to a possible audit 
by the federal government at which time the loan 
could be deemed not to be eligible. In the event of an 
unfavourable outcome of the forgiveness application 
the group would be required to repay the PPP loan as 
well as 1% interest on that loan from the period it was 
received until the date it was repaid.

4.1.1 Finance costs

Summarised sensitivity analysis

Interest income

Interest expense on term 
debt

Interest on lease liabilities

Other finance costs

Net exchange loss / (gain) on 
foreign currency

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

(834)

2,370

8,879

5,358

704

(449)

4,780

8,874

9,246

922

The following table summarises the sensitivity of the Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities to interest rate risk.

A sensitivity of 1% (2020: 1%) has been selected for interest rate risk. The 1% is based on reasonably possible changes 
over a financial year, using the observed range of historical data for the preceding five-year period.

Amounts are shown net of income tax. All variables other than applicable interest rates are held constant. The 
impact on equity is presented exclusive of the impact on retained earnings.

-1%

+1%

Carrying 
amount 
NZ$’000

Profit 
NZ$’000

Equity 
NZ$’000

Profit 
NZ$’000

Equity 
NZ$’000

16,477

23,373

As at 31 July 2021

Derivative financial instruments (asset) / liability

(4,206)

-

Other finance costs relate to facility fees on banking 
arrangements and debt underwriting costs.

Based on loan criteria and the steps taken by the Group 
above the balance of the PPP loan at 31 July 2021 is nil 
(2020: $4,201,000).

4.1.2 Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that fluctuations in interest 
rates impact the Group’s financial performance.

Reconciliation of movement in borrowings

Opening balance

Net cash flow movement

PPP loan forgiven

Foreign exchange movement

2021 
NZ$’000

241,270

(128,894)

(4,025)

(2,754)

2020 
NZ$’000

25,500

212,989

-

2,781

Closing balance

105,597

241,270

Borrowings maturity analysis

Principal of interest-bearing 
liabilities:

Payable within 1 year

Payable 1 to 2 years

Payable 2 to 3 years

Payable 3 to 4 years

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

-

-

-

4,201

105,597

237,069

-

-

105,597

241,270

Risk

Exposure 
arising from

Monitoring Management

Interest 
rate risk

Interest 
bearing 
liabilities 
at floating 
interest 
rates

Cash flow 
forecasting

Interest rate 
swaps

Sensitivity 
analysis

Refer to note 4.2 for notional principal amounts and 
valuations of interest rate swaps outstanding at 
balance sheet date. A sensitivity analysis of interest 
rate risk on the Group’s financial assets and liabilities is 
provided in the table below.

At the reporting date the interest rate profile of the 
Group's banking facilities was (carrying amount):

Total secured borrowings

Less Principal covered by 
interest rate swaps

Net principal subject to 
floating interest rates

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

105,597

241,270

-

(5,000)

105,597

236,270

Interest rate swaps have the economic effect of 
converting borrowings from floating to fixed rates. The 
cash flow hedge loss on interest rate swaps at balance 
sheet date was nil (2020: $54,106).

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Financial liabilities

Interest bearing liabilities

Lease liabilities

Net increase / (decrease)

142,614

(105,597)

(279,271)

Carrying  
amount 
NZ$’000

(1,027)

(1,027)

1,056

2,793

3,849

2,822

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,027

1,027

(1,056)

(2,793)

(3,849)

(2,822)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-1%

+1%

Profit 
NZ$’000

Equity 
NZ$’000

Profit 
NZ$’000

Equity 
NZ$’000

As at 31 July 2020

Derivative financial instruments asset / (liability)

(7,361)

(50)

38

50

(37)

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Financial liabilities

Interest bearing liabilities

Lease liabilities

Net increase / (decrease)

4.1.3 Liquidity risk

231,885

(241,270)

(298,622)

(1,670)

(1,670)

2,413

2,986

5,399

3,679

-

-

-

-

-

38

1,670

1,670

(2,413)

(2,986)

(5,399)

(3,679)

-

-

-

-

-

(37)

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due.

Risk

Exposure arising from

Monitoring

Management

Liquidity risk

Trade and other payables 
Interest bearing liabilities

Cash flow forecasting

Active working capital management 
Flexibility in funding arrangements

The Group has borrowing facilities of NZD $317,831,045 / AUD $300,986,000 (2020: NZD $398,818,966 / AUD $370,104,000) 
and operates well within this facility. This includes short term bank overdraft requirements, and at balance sheet 
date no bank accounts were in overdraft.

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Keeping it simple  
The table below analyses the Group’s financial liabilities and net-settled derivative financial liabilities into 
relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the balance sheet date to the contractual 
maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows, so will not 
always reconcile with the amounts disclosed on the balance sheet.

As at 31 July 2021

Trade and other payables

Interest bearing liabilities

As at 31 July 2020

Trade and other payables

Interest bearing liabilities

Less than  
1 year 
NZ$’000

Between 
1 - 2 years  
NZ$’000

Between 
2 - 5 years 
NZ$’000

Over  
5 years 
NZ$’000

106,583

1,045

107,628

109,644

3,007

112,651

-

1,045

1,045

-

7,197

7,197

-

106,456

106,456

-

238,060

238,060

-

-

-

-

-

-

The Group enters into forward exchange contracts to manage the risks associated with the purchase of foreign 
currency denominated products.

The table below analyses the Group’s derivative financial instruments that will be settled on a gross basis into 
relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the balance sheet date to the contractual maturity 
date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows. They are expected to 
occur and affect the profit or loss at various dates between balance sheet dates and the following five years.

Less than  
1 year 
NZ$’000

Between 
1 - 2 years 
NZ$’000 

Between 
2 - 5 years 
NZ$’000

Over  
5 years 
NZ$’000

As at 31 July 2021

Forward foreign exchange contracts

Inflow

Outflow

Net inflow / (outflow)

Interest rate swaps

Outflow

Net inflow / (outflow)

As at 31 July 2020

Forward foreign exchange contracts

Inflow

Outflow

Net inflow / (outflow)

Interest rate swaps

Outflow

Net inflow / (outflow)

169,991

(165,785)

4,206

-

-

179,857

(187,164)

(7,307)

(51)

(51)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

4.2 Derivative financial instruments

Keeping it simple  
A derivative is a type of financial instrument typically used to manage risk. A derivative’s value changes 
over time in response to underlying variables such as exchange rates or interest rates and is entered into 
for a fixed period. A hedge is where a derivative is used to manage an underlying exposure.

The Group is exposed to changes in interest rates on its borrowings and to changes in foreign exchange 
rates on its foreign currency (largely USD) purchases. The Group uses derivatives to hedge these 
underlying exposures.

Derivative financial instruments are initially included in the balance sheet at their fair value, either as 
assets or liabilities, and are subsequently re-measured at fair value at each reporting date.

An interest rate swap is an instrument to exchange a fixed rate of interest for a floating rate, or vice versa, 
or one type of floating rate for another.

equity and included in the measurement of the initial 
cost or carrying amount of the asset or liability.

When a hedging instrument expires or is sold or 
terminated, or when a hedge no longer meets the 
criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or 
loss existing in equity at that time remains in equity 
and is recognised when the forecast transaction is 
ultimately recognised in the consolidated statement of 
comprehensive income. When a forecast transaction is 
no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss 
that was reported in equity is immediately transferred to 
the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

Foreign currency transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into 
the functional currency using the exchange rates 
prevailing at the dates of the transaction. Foreign 
exchange gains and losses resulting from the 
settlement of such transactions and from the 
translation at year end exchange rates of monetary 
assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies 
are recognised in the consolidated statement of 
comprehensive income, except when deferred in 
other comprehensive income. Translation differences 
on monetary financial assets and liabilities are 
reported as part of the fair value gain or loss.

Accounting policies

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on 
the date a derivative contract is entered into and 
are subsequently re-measured to their fair value. 
The method of recognising the resulting gain or loss 
depends on whether the derivative is designated 
as a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of 
the item being hedged. The Group designates 
certain derivatives as hedges of highly probable 
forecast transactions (cash flow hedges).

At inception of the hedging relationship, the Group 
documents the economic relationship between 
hedging instruments and hedged items, including 
whether changes in the cash flows of the hedging 
instruments are expected to offset changes in the 
cash flows of the hedged items. The Group also 
documents its risk management objectives and 
strategy for undertaking its hedge transactions.

Cash flow hedge

The effective portion of changes in the fair value 
of derivatives that are designated and qualify as 
cash flow hedges is recognised in equity in the 
hedging reserve. The gain or loss relating to the 
ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the 
consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

Amounts accumulated in equity are recycled in 
the consolidated statement of comprehensive 
income in the periods when the hedged item will 
affect profit or loss. However, when the forecast 
transaction that is hedged results in the recognition 
of a non-financial asset (for example, inventory) 
or a non-financial liability, the gains and losses 
previously deferred in equity are transferred from 

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Derivative financial instruments

Summarised sensitivity analysis

Foreign exchange contracts

Current asset

Current liability

Net foreign exchange contracts - cash flow hedge (asset / (liability))

Interest rate swaps

Current liability

Non-current liability

Net interest rate swaps - cash flow hedge (asset / (liability))

Total derivative financial instruments

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

The following table summarises the sensitivity of the Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities to foreign 
exchange risk.

5,285

(1,079)

4,206

-

-

-

53

(7,360)

(7,307)

(54)

-

(54)

A sensitivity of -10% / +10% (2020: -10% / +10%) for foreign exchange risk has been selected. While it is unlikely that 
an equal movement of the New Zealand dollar would be observed against all currencies, an overall sensitivity of 
-10% / +10% (2020: -10% / +10%) is reasonable given the exchange rate volatility observed on a historic basis for the 
preceding five-year period and market expectation for potential future movements.

Amounts are shown net of income tax. All variables other than applicable exchange rates are held constant.  
The impact on equity is presented exclusive of the impact on retained earnings.

-10%

+10%

Profit 
NZ$’000

Equity 
NZ$’000

Profit 
NZ$’000

Equity 
NZ$’000

Carrying 
amount 
NZ$’000

4,206

(7,361)

As at 31 July 2021

Derivative financial instruments (asset) / liability

(4,206)

-

(18,755)

-

15,346

The above table shows the Group’s financial derivative holdings at year end. 

Interest rate swaps - cash flow hedge

Interest rate swaps are to exchange a floating rate of interest for a fixed rate of interest. The objective of the 
transaction is to hedge the core floating rate borrowings of the business to minimise the impact of interest rate 
volatility within acceptable levels of risk thereby limiting the volatility on the Group's financial results. The notional 
amount of interest rate swaps at balance sheet date was nil (2020: $5,000,000). The fixed interest rate is nil (2020: 
1.32%). Refer to note 4.1.3 for timing of contractual cash flows relating to interest rate swaps.

Foreign exchange contracts - cash flow hedge

The objective of these contracts is to hedge highly probable anticipated foreign currency purchases against 
currency fluctuations. These contracts are timed to mature when import purchases are scheduled for payment.  
The notional amount of foreign exchange contracts amounts to US$117,650,000 / NZ$164,706,000 (2020: US$114,460,000 
/ NZ$179,803,000).

No material hedge ineffectiveness for interest rate swaps or foreign exchange contracts exists as at balance sheet 
date (2020: nil).

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Financial liabilities

Trade and other payables

Interest bearing liabilities

Net increase / (decrease)

142,614

62,562

10,639

(4,967)

5,672

(164,024)

(11,743)

(105,597)

8,448

(3,295)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(8,705)

4,064

(4,641)

9,608

(6,912)

2,696

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,377

(18,755)

(1,945)

15,346

-10%

+10%

Carrying 
amount 
NZ$’000

Profit 
NZ$’000

Equity 
NZ$’000

Profit 
NZ$’000

Equity 
NZ$’000

Refer to note 4.2.1 for a sensitivity analysis of foreign exchange risk associated with derivative financial instruments.

As at 31 July 2020

Derivative financial instruments asset / (liability)

(7,361)

-

(19,160)

-

15,676

4.2.1 Foreign exchange risk

Foreign exchange risk is the risk that fluctuations in exchange rates will impact the Group’s financial performance. 
The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures, 
primarily with respect to the AUD, USD and EUR.

Risk

Exposure arising from

Monitoring

Management

Foreign 
exchange risk

Foreign currency purchases 
(over 90% of 
purchases in USD)

Forecast purchases

USD foreign exchange derivatives

Reviewing exchange 
rate movements

The Group is exposed to currency risk on any cash remitted between entities in different jurisdictions. The Group 
does not hedge for such remittances. Interest on borrowings is denominated in either New Zealand dollars or 
Australian dollars and is paid for out of surplus operating cashflows generated in New Zealand or Australia.

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Financial liabilities

Trade and other payables

Interest bearing liabilities

Net increase / (decrease)

231,885

64,680

15,964

(5,063)

10,901

(164,263)

(11,579)

(241,270)

19,302

7,723

-

-

-

-

-

-

(13,062)

4,143

(8,919)

9,473

(15,792)

(6,319)

-

-

-

-

-

-

18,624

(19,160)

(15,238)

15,676

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4.3 Equity

Keeping it simple  
This section explains material movements recorded in shareholders’ equity that are not explained 
elsewhere in the financial statements. The movements in equity and the balance at 31 July 2021 are 
presented in the consolidated statement of changes in equity.

Accounting policies

Share capital

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.

Dividends

Dividends are recognised through equity following the approval by the Company’s directors.

4.3.1 Contributed equity - ordinary shares

Ordinary shares fully paid

Opening balance

Shares issued under Executive and Senior Management Long-Term Incentive Plan

Shares issued under share entitlement offers and share placement

Shares issued as consideration on a business combination (note 5.1)

Closing balance

Number of issued shares

Opening balance

Shares issued under Executive and Senior Management Long-Term Incentive Plan

Shares issued under share entitlement offers and share placement

Shares issued as consideration on a business combination (note 5.1)

Closing balance

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

626,380

626,380

626,380

251,113

-

-

-

1,666

340,646

32,955

626,380

626,380

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

709,001

226,189

-

-

-

927

470,612

11,273

709,001

709,001

As at 31 July 2021 there were 709,001,384 (2020: 709,001,384) ordinary issued shares in Kathmandu Holdings Limited 
and these are classified as equity. 

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4.3.2 Reserves and retained earnings

Cash flow hedging reserve

The hedging reserve is used to record gains or losses 
on a hedging instrument in a cash flow hedge that are 
recognised directly in other comprehensive income, 
as described in the accounting policy in note 4.2. The 
amounts are recognised in profit or loss when the 
associated hedged transaction affects profit or loss.

Foreign currency translation reserve

The foreign currency translation reserve is used 
to record foreign currency translation differences 
arising on the translation of the Group entities 

results and financial position. The amounts are 
accumulated in other comprehensive income 
and recognised in profit or loss when the foreign 
operation is partially disposed of or sold.

Share based payments reserve

The share-based payments reserve is used to 
recognise the fair value of share options and 
performance rights granted but not exercised 
or lapsed. Amounts are transferred to share 
capital when vested options are exercised by the 
employee or performance rights are vested.

Reserves

Cash flow hedging reserve

Opening balance

Revaluation - gross

Deferred taxation on revaluation

Transfer to hedged asset

Transfer to net profit - gross

Closing balance

Foreign currency translation reserve

Opening balance

Currency translation differences - gross

Currency translation differences - taxation

Closing balance

Share-based payments reserve

Opening balance

Current year amortisation

Deferred taxation on share options

Transfer to share capital on vesting of shares to employees

Share options / performance rights lapsed

Closing balance

Other reserves

Opening balance

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

(5,141)

5,685

(5,126)

5,923

-

1,341

(12,018)

(17,444)

-

(29,462)

608

1,798

289

-

(58)

2,637

(61)

14

-

(47)

4,118

(3,799)

3,903

(9,255)

(108)

(5,141)

(12,272)

254

-

(12,018)

1,983

378

(87)

(1,666)

-

608

-

(61)

-

(61)

(25,531)

(16,612)

2.3

2.3

2.3

2.3

No shares (2020: 926,996) were issued under the ‘Executive and Senior Management Long Term Incentive Plan  
24 November 2010’ during the year.

Current year expense recognised in other comprehensive income

Deferred taxation on other comprehensive income

All ordinary shares carry equal rights in respect of voting and the receipt of dividends. Ordinary shares do not  
have a par value.

Closing balance

Total reserves

Refer to note 6.3 for Employee share-based remuneration plans.

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4.3.3 Dividends

Prior year final dividend paid

Current year interim dividend paid

Dividends paid

2021 
NZ$’000

-

14,180

14,180

2020 
NZ$’000

27,209

-

27,209

Dividends paid represent NZ$0.02 per share (2020: NZ $0.12).

4.3.4 Capital risk management

The Group’s capital includes contributed equity, reserves and retained earnings.

The Group's objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group's ability to continue as a going concern 
in order to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital 
structure to reduce the cost of capital.

To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, 
return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt or draw down more debt.

Section 5 Group Structure

Keeping it simple  
This section provides information about the entities that make up the Kathmandu Holdings Limited Group 
and how they affect the financial performance and position of the Group.

5.1 Acquisition of Rip Curl Group Pty Ltd

On 31 October 2019 Kathmandu Holdings Limited through 
its wholly owned subsidiary Barrel Wave Holdings Pty 
Limited acquired 100% of the equity interests in Rip Curl 
Group Pty Limited and its controlled entities based out 
of Australia. The total purchase price was A$350,000,000. 
The non-controlling interest on acquisition relates 
to the interest acquired by the Group in Rip Curl joint 
ventures in New Zealand, Thailand and Europe.

Rip Curl is a designer, manufacturer, wholesaler, and 
retailer of surfing equipment and apparel, and has 
a global presence across Australia, New Zealand, 
North America, Europe, South East Asia and Brazil. 
The acquisition creates a global outdoor and action 
sports Group anchored by two iconic Australian 
brands and provides the opportunity for Kathmandu 
to considerably diversify its geographic footprint, 
channels to market and seasonality profile.

The acquisition accounting fair value adjustments 
were on a provisional basis in the Group’s 31 July 2020 
consolidated financial statements. The acquisition 
accounting adjustments have now been finalised and 
updated to reflect independent valuations performed 
on the net assets recognised on acquisition. 

As a result, the following adjustments have been 
recognised in the finalised purchase price allocation; 
an increase in other current assets of $2,803,000, 
a decrease in property, plant, and equipment of 
$2,253,000, an increase in the right of use asset and 
lease liability of $1,161,000, an increase in trade and other 
payables of $6,158,000 and a corresponding increase in 
goodwill $5,608,000.  Finally, in preparing the financial 
statements for the year ended 31 July 2021 the Group has 
identified an error in the interim financial statements 
which has been corrected in these financial statements. 
The nature of the error related to an overstatement 
of deferred tax by $454,000, understatement of 
current tax by $2,208,000 and an understatement of 
goodwill by $1,754,000. The statement if comprehensive 
income and cash flows remain unchanged. 

The comparatives presented in these financial 
statements reflect these changes and the resultant 
cumulative impact as at 31 July 2020 is $11,000.

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Final Purchase Price Allocation

Purchase price

Less Net indebtedness adjustment

Plus Working capital settlement adjustments

Total net consideration

Carrying amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables (net)

Inventories (net)

Derivative financial instruments

Current tax asset

Other current assets

Non-current assets

Other receivables

Property, plant and equipment

Right-of-use assets

Brand

Customer relationships

Other intangibles

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Current tax liability

Current lease liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Non-current trade and other payables

Non-current lease liabilities

Interest bearing liabilities

Deferred tax

Less Non-controlling interest acquired

Net assets acquired

Goodwill on acquisition

Total net consideration

Less Cash and cash equivalents acquired

Less Consideration paid as shares

Plus Indebtedness settled on acquisition

Net cash outflow on acquisition

NZ$’000

377,562

(78,147)

23,437

322,852

29,142

83,361

124,675

990

6,216

2,803

4,496

35,276

118,457

169,687

39,697

3,800

(84,164)

(2,224)

(33,788)

(7,571)

(85,937)

(115,366)

(55,000)

(3,335)

231,215

91,637

322,852

(29,142)

(32,955)

115,366

376,121

5.2 Subsidiary companies

Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Group has control. Control is achieved when the Group:
•  has power over the entity;
• 
•  can use its power to affect returns.

is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity; and

Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when 
the Group loses control of the subsidiary. All subsidiaries in the Group have a balance date of 31 July.

The following entities comprise the significant trading and holding companies of the Group:

Companies

Parent entity:
Kathmandu Holdings Limited

Subsidiaries:
Milford Group Holdings Limited

Kathmandu Limited

Kathmandu Pty Limited

Kathmandu (U.K.) Limited

Kathmandu US Holdings LLC

Oboz Footwear LLC

Barrel Wave Holdings Pty Ltd

Rip Curl Group Pty Ltd

Rip Curl International Pty Ltd

PT Jarosite

Rip Curl Pty Ltd

Onsmooth Thai Co Ltd

Rip Curl Investments Pty Ltd

Blue Surf Pty Ltd

RC Surf Pty Ltd

Rip Curl Airport & Tourist Stores Pty Ltd

JRRC Rundle Mall Pty Ltd

Rip Curl (Thailand) Ltd

RC Airports Pty Ltd

Ozmosis Pty Ltd

RC Chermside Pty Ltd

Bondi Rip Pty Ltd

Rip Curl Japan

Curl Retail No 1. Pty Ltd

RC Surf Sydney Pty Ltd

RC Surf South Pty Ltd

RC Surf NZ Limited (50% share acquired 1 April 2021)

Rip Curl Finance Pty Ltd

Rip Curl Europe S.A.S

Rip Curl Spain S.A.U

Rip Curl Suisse S.A.R.L

Surf Odyssey S.A.R.L (70% share sold in July 2020)

Rip Surf LDA

Rip Curl UK Ltd

Rip Curl Germany GMBH

Rip Curl Italy SRL (liquidated)

Rip Curl Nordic AB

Rip Curl Inc

Ultra Manufacturing Inc (liquidated)

Rip Curl Canada Inc

Rip Curl Brazil LTDA

Parties to Deed of 
Cross Guarantee 

Country of 
incorporation

Parent % 
holding 2021

Parent % 
holding 2020

√

√

√

√
√
√

√

√

√

New Zealand

New Zealand
New Zealand
Australia
United Kingdom
United States of America
United States of America
Australia
Australia
Australia
Indonesia
Australia
Thailand
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Thailand
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Japan
Australia
Australia
Australia
New Zealand
Australia
France
Spain
Switzerland
France
Portugal
United Kingdom
Germany
Italy
Sweden
United States of America
Mexico
Canada
Brazil

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
50%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
0%
100%
100%
100%
0%
100%
100%
0%
100%
100%

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
50%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
50%
100%
100%
100%
100%
0%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

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5.3 Deed of Cross Guarantee

Pursuant to ASIC Corporations (wholly owned 
Companies) Instrument 2016/785, the Australian-
incorporated wholly owned subsidiaries listed in note 
5.2 as parties to the Deed of Cross Guarantee are 
relived from the Corporations Act 2001 requirements 
for preparation, audit and lodgement of financial 
reports and directors’ reports in Australia.

It is a condition of the ASIC Corporations Instrument 
that the Company and each of the subsidiaries listed 
enter a Deed of Cross Guarantee. The effect of the 
Deed is that each party guarantees to each creditor 

of each other party payment in full of any debt in the 
event of winding up of the other party under certain 
provisions of the Corporations Act 2001. If a winding up 
occurs under other provisions of the Act, the guarantee 
will only apply if after six months after a resolution or 
order winding up any creditor has not been paid in full.

A consolidated statement of comprehensive income 
and balance sheet, comprising the Company 
and controlled entities, which are parties to the 
Deed of Cross Guarantee, after eliminating all 
transactions between parties to the Deed of Cross 
Guarantee, at 31 July 2021, are set out as follows:

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and Retained Earnings for the year ended 31 July 2021

Sales

Expenses

Finance costs - net

Profit before income tax

Income tax expense

Profit after income tax

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income for the year

Opening retained earnings

Profit for the year after income tax

Dividends paid

Share options / performance rights lapsed

Adoption of NZ IFRS 16

Closing retained earnings

2021 
NZ$’000

492,039

2020 
NZ$’000

457,884

(439,194)

(425,850)

(13,601)

39,244

(13,077)

26,167

(2,245)

23,922

(60,753)

26,167

(14,180)

58

-

(48,708)

(16,249)

15,785

(7,903)

7,882

1,786

9,668

(34,571)

7,882

(27,209)

-

(6,855)

(60,753)

Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 31 July 2021

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Derivative financial instruments

Current tax asset

Other current assets

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Trade and other receivables

Investments

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Right-of-use assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Derivative financial instruments

Current tax liabilities

Current lease liabilities

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Non-current trade and other payables

Interest bearing liabilities

Loans with related parties

Deferred tax

Non-current lease liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

EQUITY

Contributed equity - ordinary shares

Reserves

Retained earnings

Total equity

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

100,627

14,524

115,886

4,044

116

546

204,918

23,748

106,825

4

3,490

922

235,743

339,907

61,711

348,611

43,230

460,819

133,901

78,460

347,481

50,747

474,495

156,855

1,048,272

1,284,015

1,108,038

1,447,945

73,797

534

9,037

53,388

136,756

7,635

105,597

289,129

65,874

106,239

574,474

711,230

80,400

5,364

10,036

56,583

152,383

7,726

237,069

295,614

65,303

128,893

734,605

886,988

572,785

560,957

626,380

(4,887)

(48,708)

572,785

626,380

(4,670)

(60,753)

560,957

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Section 6 Other Notes

6.1 Related parties

All transactions with related parties were in the normal 
course of business and provided on commercial 
terms. No amounts owed to related parties have 
been written off or forgiven during the period.

Key Management Personnel

Salaries

Other short-term employee 
benefits

Post-employment benefits

Share-based payments 
expense

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

3,930

452

75

(196)

3,147

55

58

378

4,261

3,638

6.2 Fair values

The following methods and assumptions were  
used to estimate the fair values for each class of 
financial instrument:

Trade debtors, trade creditors and bank 
balances

The carrying value of these items is equivalent to their 
fair value.

Term liabilities

The fair value of the Group's term liabilities is estimated 
based on current market rates available to the Group 
for debt of similar maturity. The fair value of term 
liabilities equates to their current carrying value.

Foreign exchange contracts 
and interest rate swaps

The fair value of these instruments is determined using 
valuation techniques (as they are not traded in an 
active market). These valuation techniques maximise 
the use of observable market data where it is available 
and rely as little as possible on entity specific estimates. 

Specific valuation techniques used to value financial 
instruments include the fair value of interest rate 
swaps. These are calculated at the present value of 
the estimated future cash flows, based on observable 
yield curves and the fair value of forward foreign 
exchange contracts, as determined using forward 
exchange rates at the balance sheet date, with the 
resulting value discounted back to present value.

These derivatives have all been determined to be within 
level 2 (for the purposes of NZ IFRS 13) of the fair value 
hierarchy as all significant inputs required to ascertain 
the fair value of these derivatives are observable.

Guarantees and overdraft facilities

The fair value of these instruments is estimated on 
the basis that management do not expect settlement 
at face value to arise. The carrying value and fair 
value of these instruments are approximately 
nil. All guarantees are payable on demand.

6.3 Employee share-based remuneration

Accounting policy

Equity settled long term incentive plan

The Executive and Senior Management Long Term 
Incentive plan grants Group employee’s performance 
rights subject to performance hurdles being met. 
The fair value of rights granted is recognised as an 
employee expense in the consolidated statement of 
comprehensive income with a corresponding increase 
in the employee share-based payments reserve. The 
fair value is measured at grant date and amortised over 
the vesting periods. The fair value of the rights granted is 
measured using the Kathmandu Holdings Limited share 
price as at the grant date less the present value of the 
dividends forecast to be paid prior to each vesting 
date. At each balance sheet date, the Company revises 
its estimates of the number of shares expected to be 
distributed. It recognises the impact of the revision of 
original estimates, if any, in the consolidated statement 
of comprehensive income, and a corresponding 
adjustment to equity over the remaining vesting period.

Executive and Senior Management 
Long Term Incentive Plan

On 20 November 2013, shareholders approved 
at the Annual General Meeting the continuation 
of an Employee Long Term Incentive Plan (LTI) 
(previously established 24 November 2010) to 
grant performance rights to Executive Directors, 
Senior Managers, Other Key Management 
Personnel and Wider Leadership Management. 

Executive Directors and Senior Managers

Performance rights granted to Executive Directors and Senior Managers are summarised below:

Grant date

22 Dec 2020

9 Jul 2020

20 Dec 2018

20 Dec 2017

Opening  
balance

Granted  
during the year

Vested  
during the year

Lapsed  
during the year

Closing  
balance

-

1,351,890

597,731

261,388

374,437

-

-

-

1,233,556

1,351,890

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,351,890

(276,372)

(204,739)

(374,437)

321,359

56,649

-

(855,548)

1,729,898

The performance rights granted on 22 December 
2020 are Long Term Incentive components only.

Long Term Incentive performance rights vest in equal 
tranches. In each tranche the rights are subject 
to a combination of a relative Total Shareholder 
Return (TSR) hurdle and / or an EPS growth hurdle. 
The relative weighting and number of tranches for 
each grant date are shown in the table below:

The fair value of the TSR rights have been valued 
under a Monte Carlo simulation approach 
predicting Kathmandu Holdings Limited’s TSR 
relative to the comparable group of companies at 
the respective vesting dates for each tranche. The 
fair value of TSR rights, along with the assumptions 
used to simulate the future share prices using 
a random-walk process are shown below:

Grant date

Tranche

EPS 
weighting

TSR 
weighting

22 Dec 2020

9 Jul 2020

20 Dec 2018

20 Dec 2017

Tranche 1

Tranche 1

Tranche 1

Tranche 1

50%

0%

50%

50%

50%

100%

50%

50%

Fair value of TSR rights

Current price at grant date

Risk free interest rate

Expected life (years)

2021

2020

$124,408

$119,546

$1.26

0.28%

3

$1.14

0.34%

3

Expected share volatility

73.0%

69.5%

The estimated fair value for each tranche of rights 
issued is amortised over the vesting period from the 
grant date. 

The proportion of rights subject to the EPS growth hurdle 
is dependent on the compound average annual growth 
in Kathmandu Holdings Limited’s EPS relative to the 
year ending 31 July 2020. The applicable performance 
periods are:

Tranche

Tranche 1

2021

2020

FY23 EPS relative  
to FY20 EPS

Not applicable

The proportion of rights subject to the relative TSR hurdle 
is dependent on Kathmandu Holdings Limited’s TSR 
performance relative to a defined comparable group of 
companies in New Zealand and Australia listed on either 
the ASX or NZX. The percentage of TSR related rights 
vest according to the following performance criteria:

Kathmandu Holdings Limited 
relative TSR ranking

Below 50th percentile

50th percentile

51st – 74th percentile

75th percentile or above

% vesting

0%

50%

50% + 2% for each 
percentile above the 50th

100%

The TSR performance is calculated for the following 
performance periods:

Tranche

Tranche 1

2021

2020

36 months to  
1 December 2023

36 months to  
1 December 2022

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The percentage of the December 2020 EPS growth related rights scales according to the compound average 
annual EPS growth over three years. Each year’s target is set annually, and an average is taken over the three years 
to determine overall achievement. The EPS growth targets for financial year ended 31 July 2021 are as follows:

EPS growth 

< 124%

>= 124%, < 146%

>= 146%, < 168%

>= 168%, < 190%

>= 190%, < 212%

>= 212%, < 233%

>= 233%

2020 % of  
rights vesting

0%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

The fair values of the EPS rights have been assessed as the Kathmandu Holdings Limited share price as at the 
grant date less the present value of the dividends forecast to be paid prior to each vesting date. The estimated 
fair value for each tranche of options issued is amortised over the vesting period from the grant date.

Vesting of Long Term Incentive performance rights also require remaining in employment with the Company during 
the performance period.

Other Key Management Personnel and Wider Leadership Management

Performance rights granted to Other Key Management Personnel and Wider Leadership Management are all Short 
Term Incentives under the shareholder approved Employee Long Term Incentive Plan, and are summarised below:

Expenses arising from equity settled share-
based payments transactions

Executive Director and  
Senior Managers

Key Management Personnel and 
Wider Leadership Management

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

(196)

1,994

1,798

378

-

378

6.5 Contingent assets

There are no contingent assets as at 31 July 2021  
(2020: nil).

6.6 Events occurring after balance  
sheet date

There are no events after balance sheet date 
which materially affect the information within 
the consolidated financial statements.

6.4 Contingent liabilities

6.7 Supplementary information

The Group is subject to litigation incidental to its 
business, none of which is expected to be material. 
No provision has been made in the Group’s 
consolidated interim financial statements in relation 
to any current litigation and the Directors believe 
that such litigation will not have a material effect on 
the Group’s consolidated interim financial position, 
results of operations or cash flows. There are $558,000 
of contingent liabilities as at 31 July 2021 (2020: nil).

Directors’ fees

Directors’ fees

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

790

779

Directors’ fees for the Company were paid to  
the following:

•  David Kirk (Chairman) 
•  Philip Bowman 
•  Andrea Martens 

•  John Harvey 
•  Brent Scrimshaw

Audit fees

Opening 
balance

Granted  
during the year

Vested  
during the year

Lapsed during 
the year

Closing  
balance

During the year, the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of the Company,  
its related practices and other network audit firms:

Grant date

22 Dec 2020

20 Dec 2019

-

3,531,015

654,826

654,826

-

3,531,015

-

-

-

(64,327)

3,466,688

(654,826)

-

(719,153)

3,466,688

Short Term Incentive performance rights vest:

•  upon the Company achieving non-market performance hurdles; and 

• 

the employee remaining in employment with the Company until the vesting date. 

The performance period and vesting dates are summarised below:

Grant date

Performance period (year ending)

2021

2020

22 Dec 2020

20 Dec 2019

31 Jul 2021

31 Jul 2020

Vesting date - other Key Management Personnel and Wider Leadership Management

31 Jul 2022

31 Jul 2021

Audit services - PwC

Group audit - PwC New Zealand

Acquired balance sheet - PwC New Zealand

UK statutory audit - PwC UK

Half year review - PwC New Zealand

Audit services - other audit firms

Non-audit services - PwC

Taxation services - PwC France & PwC UK

Revenue certificates - PwC New Zealand

Banking compliance certificates – PwC New Zealand

2021 
NZ$’000

2020 
NZ$’000

407

-

-

75

482

174

46

6

3

55

434

85

20

115

654

138

118

11

3

132

The fair values of the rights were assessed as the Kathmandu Holdings Limited share price at the grant date less the 
present value of the dividends forecast to be paid prior to the vesting date.

New standards and interpretations first applied in the period 
There are no new accounting standards or interpretations first applied in the period.

The non-market performance hurdles set for the year ending 31 July 2021 were met and accordingly $1,994,000 of 
expense was recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. 

Standards, interpretations and amendments to published standards that are not yet effective 
There are no standards or amendments published but not yet effective that are expected to have a significant 
impact on the Group. 

6.8 New accounting standards and interpretations

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Independent auditor’s report  
To the shareholders of Kathmandu Holdings Limited 

Our opinion  
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Kathmandu Holdings Limited 
(the Company), including its subsidiaries (the Group), present fairly, in all material respects, the 
financial position of the Group as at 31 July 2021, its financial performance and its cash flows for the 
year then ended in accordance with New Zealand Equivalents to International Financial Reporting 
Standards (NZ IFRS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).  

What we have audited 
The Group's consolidated financial statements comprise: 

● 

● 

● 

● 

● 

the consolidated balance sheet as at 31 July 2021; 

the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year then ended; 

the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year then ended; 

the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended; and 

the notes to the consolidated financial statements, which include significant accounting policies 
and other explanatory information. 

Basis for opinion  
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) (ISAs 
(NZ)) and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Our responsibilities under those standards are 
further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements 
section of our report.  

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

Independence 
We are independent of the Group in accordance with Professional and Ethical Standard 1 
International Code of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners (including International Independence 
Standards) (New Zealand) (PES 1) issued by the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards 
Board and the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International 
Independence Standards) issued by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA 
Code), and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.  

Our firm carries out other services for the Group in the areas of assurance compliance engagement in 
the respect of bank covenant compliance, agreed upon procedures for store turnover certificates and 
tax advisory. The provision of these other services has not impaired our independence as auditor of 
the Group. 

Key audit matters  
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in 
our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current year. These matters were addressed 
in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our 
opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. 

Description of the key audit matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Impairment testing over indefinite life 
intangibles, including the impact of 
COVID-19

Our audit procedures in assessing the indefinite life 
intangible assets cover all brands and goodwill. For 
each CGU we:

The risk that the Group’s indefinite life 
assets of $626.5 million may be materially 
impaired is considered a Key Audit Matter, 
due to the material nature of these assets 
and the significant judgement exercised by 
management to:
● assess the appropriate cash generating
units (CGU) to consider for testing;
● estimate the future results of the CGUs;
● include the ongoing impact of

COVID-19 on revenue and margins;
● allocate shared costs to CGUs; and
● assess the discount rates and terminal

growth rates.

As disclosed in note 3.3, the Group 
assessed the recoverable amount of each
CGU as at 31 July 2021 using discounted
cash flow valuations on a fair value less 
cost of disposal (FVLCOD) basis. 

For all CGUs management performed their 
own calculation of the WACC as well as 
the discounted cash flows computation and 
related sensitivity analysis. 

Based on the calculations performed for
each CGU, the Group concluded that there 
was no impairment of goodwill and brand 
as at 31 July 2021. 

The key assumptions used in the
impairment testing have been disclosed in 
note 3.3. 

● obtained an understanding of the processes and

controls in place for assessing the recoverability of
indefinite life intangibles and confirmed their
implementation at year end;

● reviewed management’s assessment of CGUs and
compared this to our knowledge and understanding
of the Group’s operations and reporting structure;

● obtained the calculations performed by

management and understood the assumptions
used in light of the current and forecast outlook for
the business;

● used our auditor’s expert to independently review

the discount and long-term growth rates;

● assessed the reasonableness of management's

cash flow assumptions by considering external
market forecasts, historical performance and other
available information;

● considered the allocation of shared costs to each

CGU;

● performed look back analysis to test the historical
accuracy of management forecasts and performed
sensitivity testing for each CGU; and

● audited the disclosures in the financial statements
to ensure they are compliant with the requirements
of the relevant accounting standards.

PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC Centre, Level 4, 60 Cashel Street, PO Box 13244, Christchurch 8141, New Zealand 
T: +64 3 374 3000, pwc.co.nz 

PwC

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Description of the key audit matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Inventory existence and valuation 
including the impact of COVID-19

In responding to the risk over inventory existence and 
valuation at year end, we:

Our audit approach

Overview

At 31 July 2021, the Group held inventories 
of $216.5 million. Inventory valuation and 
existence was an audit focus area due to 
the number of locations that the inventory 
was held at, the judgement applied in the 
valuation of inventory on hand, and the 
continued uncertainty presented by 
COVID-19 related travel restrictions.

As described in note 3.1.1 of the 
consolidated financial statements, 
inventories are carried at the lower of cost 
and net realisable value on a weighted 
average basis.

The Group has systems and processes, 
including a barcode inventory management 
system, to accurately record inventory 
movements.

Management typically perform full 
stocktakes at each store twice a year, with 
annual full stocktakes taking place at Rip 
Curl distribution centres.

Daily cycle counts are performed at the 
Kathmandu New Zealand and Australian 
distribution centres. For Rip Curl US and 
Oboz management keep stock at third 
party warehouses who provide inventory 
management services.

There are a number of judgements applied 
in assessing the level of provision for 
inventory obsolescence and inventory 
shrinkage losses. Management provide for 
shrinkage based on historical inventory 
counts and stocktake shrinkage trends.

● observed the stocktake process at selected store
locations and undertook our own test counts;

● attended the year end distribution centre count
and performed independent test counts for Rip
Curl;

● observed the daily stocktake process at the
Christchurch and Melbourne Kathmandu
distribution centres and undertook our own test
counts. We also tested that the daily counts
occurred by selecting a sample of days at each
location and inspected the count records
throughout the year;

● confirmed the level of inventory held at year end
directly with third party warehouses for inventory
in the United States;

● assessed the inventory shrinkage provision by

reviewing the level of inventory write downs during
the period. We tested the shrinkage rate used to
calculate the provision for each store since the last
stocktake by comparing it to the actual shrinkage
rate in prior periods;

● evaluated the assumptions made by management,
and particularly the key assumption that current
shrinkage levels are consistent with historical
levels in assessing inventory obsolescence
provisions, through an analysis of inventory items
by category and age and the level of inventory
write downs in these categories during the period,
including any potential impact of COVID-19; and

● tested that inventory on hand at the end of the

period was recorded at the lower of cost and net
realisable value by testing a sample of inventory
items to the most recent retail price which includes
any impact of COVID-19.

Overall group materiality: $3.6 million, which represents 
approximately 5% of profit before tax.

We chose profit before tax as the benchmark because, in our view, it 
is the benchmark against which the performance of the Group is 
most commonly measured by users, and is a generally accepted 
benchmark.

Full scope audits were performed for 8 of 24 entities in the Group 
based on their financial or operational significance; and

Specified audit procedures and analytical review procedures were 
performed on the remaining entities.

As reported above, we have two key audit matters, being:

● Impairment testing over indefinite life intangibles, including the

impact of COVID-19

● Inventory and existence and valuation including the impact of

COVID-19

As part of designing our audit, we determined materiality and assessed the risks of material 
misstatement in the consolidated financial statements. In particular, we considered where 
management made subjective judgements; for example, in respect of significant accounting estimates 
that involved making assumptions and considering future events that are inherently uncertain. As in all 
of our audits, we also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including among 
other matters, consideration of whether there was evidence of bias that represented a risk of material 
misstatement due to fraud.

Materiality
The scope of our audit was influenced by our application of materiality. An audit is designed to obtain 
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material 
misstatement. Misstatements may arise due to fraud or error. They are considered material if, 
individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of
users taken on the basis of the consolidated financial statements. 

Based on our professional judgement, we determined certain quantitative thresholds for materiality, 
including the overall Group materiality for the consolidated financial statements as a whole as set out 
above. These, together with qualitative considerations, helped us to determine the scope of our audit, 
the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate the effect of misstatements, both 
individually and in aggregate, on the consolidated financial statements as a whole.

How we tailored our group audit scope
We tailored the scope of our audit in order to perform sufficient work to enable us to provide an 
opinion on the consolidated financial statements as a whole, taking into account the structure of the 
Group, the accounting processes and controls, and the industry in which the Group operates.

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Who we report to
This report is made solely to the Company’s shareholders, as a body. Our audit work has been 
undertaken so that we might state those matters which we are required to state to them in an auditor’s 
report and for no other purpose.  To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume 
responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company’s shareholders, as a body, for our 
audit work, for this report or for the opinions we have formed.

The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is Leopino Foliaki. 

For and on behalf of: 

Chartered Accountants

21 September 2021

Christchurch

Other information 
The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the 
information included in the Annual report, but does not include the consolidated financial statements 
and our auditor's report thereon. The Annual report is expected to be made available to us after the 
date of this auditor's report. 

Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we will 
not express any form of audit opinion or assurance conclusion thereon. 

In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the 
other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent 
with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise 
appears to be materially misstated. 

When we read the other information not yet received, if we conclude that there is a material 
misstatement therein, we are required to communicate the matter to the Directors and use our 
professional judgement to determine the appropriate action to take.

Responsibilities of the Directors for the consolidated financial statements
The Directors are responsible, on behalf of the Company, for the preparation and fair presentation of 
the consolidated financial statements in accordance with NZ IFRS and IFRS, and for such internal 
control as the Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial 
statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the Directors are responsible for assessing the 
Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related 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 consolidated financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial 
statements, as a whole, are 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 ISAs (NZ) and ISAs 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 these consolidated financial statements. 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements is 
located at the External Reporting Board’s website at:

https://www.xrb.govt.nz/assurance-standards/auditors-responsibilities/audit-report-1/

This description forms part of our auditor’s report. 

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Corporate governance 

The Board and management of Kathmandu Holdings 
Limited (the “Company”) and its related companies 
(“the Group”) are committed to adhering to best 
practice governance principles and maintaining 
the highest ethical standards. The Board is 
responsible for the overall governance of the Group, 
including adopting the appropriate policies and 
procedures and guiding Directors, management 
and employees of the Group’s businesses to fulfil 
their functions effectively and responsibly. 

The Company regularly examines its governance 
arrangements against national and international 
standards. The Company has developed its corporate 
governance policies and practices in line with the 
principles and recommendations set out in the New 
Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) Corporate Governance 
Code (NZX Code). The structure of the Company’s FY2021 
Annual Report and corporate governance statement 
aligns to NZX reporting requirements to reflect the 
Company's Foreign Exempt Listing status on the ASX.

This corporate governance statement details the 
Company’s key corporate governance arrangements. 
Where the Company’s governance arrangements 
differ from a recommendation in the NZX Code, the 
relevant recommendation is separately identified 
and accompanied by an explanation for the reasons 
why the recommendation has not been followed 
and a summary of the alternative governance 
arrangements in place for the Company. 

For the duration of the reporting period, the Company 
has followed the recommendations set out in the NZX 
Code where appropriate, having regard to the size 
of the Group and the Board, the resources available 
and the activities of the Group’s businesses. After due 
consideration, the Board considers that there have 
been no departures of the Company’s corporate 
governance practices from the recommendations 
set out in the NZX Code during the reporting period. 

The Company’s relevant charters and policies are 
available in the Governance section of the Company’s 
Investor Website https://www.kathmanduholdings.
com/investor-centre/corporate-governance/ 

The information in this statement is current as at 
31 July 2021 (except where otherwise specified).

This corporate governance statement has been 
approved by the Board.

manner, and to always strive to do the right thing. The 
Company is committed to promoting a culture of best 
practice and ethical behaviour and therefore expects 
the members of its Board and all employees to act 
in accordance with the Company’s values, policies 
and legal obligations. All Directors and employees 
joining the Group are provided with information on the 
Group’s values, and the following policies, and updates 
and refreshers are provided on a regular basis. 

Code of Conduct

The Board recognises the need to observe the 
highest standards of ethical corporate practice 
and business conduct. Accordingly, the Board has 
a formal code of conduct, to be followed by all 
Directors and employees. Any material breaches of 
the Code of Conduct are reported to the Board.

The key aspects of the Code of Conduct are to:

•  act with honesty, integrity and fairness and in the 

best interests of the Company;

•  declare conflicts of interest and proactively advise of 

any conflicts of interest;

•  act in accordance with all applicable laws, 

regulations, policies and procedures; 

• 

follow procedures around the receiving of gifts;

•  adhere to any procedures about whistleblowing; and

The Group maintains formal whistleblowing policies 
in New Zealand and Australia, recognising that the 
protection of whistle-blowers is integral to fostering 
transparency, promoting integrity and detecting 
misconduct. The best way to fulfil this commitment 
is to create an environment in which employees 
who have genuine concerns about improper 
conduct, unacceptable behaviour or wrong-doing 
feel safe to report it without fear of reprisal. 

Securities Trading policy

The Company has a policy for dealing in the 
Company’s securities by Directors and employees, 
which provides transparency about expectations 
and requirements. The policy is not designed to 
prohibit Directors and employees from investing 
in the Company’s securities, but recognises that 
there are times when Directors or employees 
cannot, or should not, deal in those securities.

Principle 1 – Code of ethical behaviour

One of the Group’s core values is integrity: to conduct 
the Group’s businesses in an ethical and honest 

Subject to the overriding restriction that persons may 
not deal in the Company’s securities while they are 
in possession of non-public material information, 

Directors, senior executives and key management 
personnel are only permitted to deal in securities during 
certain ‘window periods’; being the periods immediately 
following the release of the Company’s full and half 
year financial results or the release of a disclosure 
document offering securities in Kathmandu Holdings 
Limited. All other employees are strongly encouraged 
to deal in securities only during these ‘window periods’.

Directors, senior executives and key management 
personnel must receive clearance from the 
Chairperson of the board before any proposed 
dealing in Company securities in each instance. 
Where a Director or senior executive is subject to 
exceptional circumstances (such as severe financial 
hardship), written approval may be granted by the 
independent Directors for the disposal of Company 
securities, provided the individual concerned is not in 
possession of any non-public material information. 

The policy prohibits Directors, senior executives, key 
management personnel and all other employees 
from entering into hedging or other arrangements 
that have the effect of limiting the economic risk 
in connection with unvested securities issued 
pursuant to any employee option or share plan.

Principle 2 – Board Composition 
and Performance

The Board is responsible for the overall supervision 
and governance of the Group. A framework for the 
effective operation of the Board is set out in the Board 
Charter, which includes the following responsibilities:

• 

the long-term growth and profitability of the 
Company;

•  developing the strategic and financial objectives for 

the Company;

•  monitoring management’s implementation of key 

policies, strategies and financial objectives;

•  directing, monitoring and assessing the Company’s 
performance against strategic business plans;

•  approving and monitoring the progress of major 
capital expenditure, capital management and 
acquisitions and divestitures;

• 

• 

identifying the principal risks of the Company’s 
business;

reviewing and ratifying the Company’s systems of 
internal compliance and control, risk management, 
legal compliance, corporate governance practices, 
financial and other reporting; 

•  appointing and removing the Group Chief Executive 

Officer (“CEO”);

• 

ratifying the appointment, and where appropriate, 
the removal of the senior executives of the Group;

•  approving the remuneration framework for the 

Group; and

•  monitoring and reviewing board succession 

planning.

The Board delegates the responsibility for day to 
day management and operation of the Group to 
the Group CEO, who in turn delegates parts of these 
functions to senior group executive and management 
personnel. Matters reserved for the Board and the 
scope and limitations of delegations to the Group 
CEO, group executives and management personnel 
are set out in a Group delegated authority policy 
approved by the Board on an annual basis. 

Board Composition

At present, the Board is comprised of six Directors, 
namely David Kirk, John Harvey, Michael Daly, Philip 
Bowman, Brent Scrimshaw and Andrea Martens. 
The Chairperson of the Board is David Kirk. Five out 
of the six Directors are non-executive Directors. 
Michael Daly (managing Director and Group CEO) 
is the only executive Director on the Board. 

The Board assesses the independence of its Directors 
in accordance with the requirements set out in the 
Board Charter and the NZX Listing Rules. Michael Daly, 
as managing Director, is employed by the Company 
in an executive capacity and is not considered to 
be an independent Director. David Kirk, John Harvey, 
Philip Bowman, Brent Scrimshaw and Andrea Martens 
are considered independent Directors having 
regard to the factors set out in the NZX Code.

A brief biography of each Board member is set out on 
page 20 of this Annual Report and can also be found 
in the “Board of Directors” section of the Company’s 
Investor Website. 

Nomination and Appointment

New Directors are selected through a nomination 
and appointment procedure administered by 
the Board, as outlined in the Board Charter. 

The Board has systems in place which require that 
appropriate checks are conducted before appointing 
any new Director or putting a candidate forward to the 
Company’s shareholders for election as a Director. 

The Company enters into written agreements with 
each newly appointed Director or senior executive 
establishing the terms of their appointment.

•  use Group resources and property properly.

Roles and Responsibilities

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Skills Matrix

The Board benefits from a combination of the different 
skills, experiences and expertise that the Company’s 
Directors bring to the Board and the insights that result 
from this diversity. The Board is satisfied that the current 
composition of the Board reflects an appropriate range 
of the skills, experience, knowledge and diversity needed 
to discharge the Board’s functions and responsibilities 
and to achieve the strategic aims of the Group. 

The Board continues to monitor and review Board 
composition. The Board has developed a skills matrix 
which it uses to assist in developing plans for long-term 
succession to identify current and future skills gaps.

The following chart summarises the skills, attributes 
and experience held by the Directors of the Company 
during the reporting period. Percentages are 
determined as at the date of this statement. 

Executive Leadership

International Business Development

Capital Projects, Mergers and Acquisitions

Retail and Consumer Experience

Remuneration

Governance

Strategy

Financial Acumen

Marketing and Product Development

Technology and Data

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Executive Leadership: Experienced 
and successful leadership at a senior 
executive level of large organisations.

Governance: Knowledge and experience of 
high standards of corporate governance, 
including NZX Listing Rules and practices.

International Business Development: Experienced 
in multi-national, complex environments, including 
multi-channel business development.

Strategy: Expertise in the development and 
implementation of strategic plans and risk 
management to deliver investor returns over time.

Capital Projects, Mergers and Acquisitions: 
Experience in evaluating and implementing projects 
involving large-scale financial commitments, 
investment horizons and major transactions.

Financial Acumen: Expertise in understanding 
financial accounting and reporting, corporate finance 
and internal financial controls, including an ability to 
probe the adequacies of financial and risk controls.

Retail and Consumer Experience: Experienced 
in retail and consumer sectors, understanding 
multi-channel retailing and brand development.

Marketing and Product Development: Expertise 
and senior executive experience in marketing 
and new media marketing metrics and tools.

Remuneration: Experience in remuneration 
design to drive business success.  

Technology and Data: Expertise and experience 
in the adoption of new technology and use of 
data analytics in a consumer environment.

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Tenure

Measuring Board performance

Directors are appointed and retire by rotation 
in accordance with the Company’s constitution 
and the NZX Listing Rule requirements. Director 
tenure is taken into account by the Board when 
considering the independence of each Director.  

The average tenure for non-executive Directors 
is 5 years with the following tenure mix: 

Non-Executive Director Tenure

The Board undertakes an annual evaluation of 
its performance against the requirements and 
expectations of the Board Charter. The performance of 
the Board’s committees and each individual Director 
is also reviewed on an annual basis, alongside the 
goals and objectives for the Board for the upcoming 
year. This review also identifies any changes needed 
to the Board Charter. The Board approves the criteria 
for assessing annual performance of the Group CEO. 

<3 years 
20%

The Board has undertaken a review of its performance 
in respect of the reporting period by individual 
interviews of Directors with the Chairperson.

6+ years 
40%

3 - 5 years 
40%

The tenure of appointment of the Board 
as at 31 July 2021 is set out below:

Name

David Kirk 
(Chairperson)

John Harvey

Originally 
appointed

Last reappointed/
elected

21 November 2013

23 November 2018

16 October 2009

25 November 2020

Brent Scrimshaw

2 October 2017

25 November 2020

Philip Bowman

2 October 2017

25 November 2020

Andrea Martens

1 August 2019

22 November 2019

Michael Daly

19 May 2021

The Board makes appropriate training available to all 
Directors to enable them to remain current on how 
best to discharge their responsibilities and to keep up 
to date on changes in areas relevant to their roles. 

Diversity 

The Group embraces and encourages a diverse 
workplace culture. This enriches collaborative 
and creative thinking to provide innovative 
products and world class customer service 
to an equally diverse global community.

The Group seeks out the best talent from around the 
world to join its brands and is proud to have a broad 
range of nationalities and ethnicities represented 
within our team, a diverse cross-generational team, 
and 63% female representation across the Group.

The Company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion 
goes beyond championing gender equality. Improving 
and evolving its inclusive and collaborative workplace 
culture is a shared passion across all brands that 
enhances the Group’s competitive advantage.

The Company maintains a written diversity policy 
in accordance with the NZX Code, which affirms the 
Group’s commitment to harnessing differences to 
encourage an innovative, responsive and productive 
workplace, creating value and rewards for customers, 
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As part of its diversity policy, the Remuneration 
Committee sets measurable objectives for achieving 
diversity across the Group. The Remuneration 
Committee carries out an annual assessment of 
its diversity objectives and measures its progress 
towards achieving these objectives. Following this 
review, the Board considers that the principles of the 
Group’s diversity policy are currently well-reflected 
in the variety of cultures, unique experiences, 
perspectives, and beliefs represented by its teams.  

More information about the Group’s approach to 
diversity can be found in our Sustainability Report, a 
copy of which is available through the Investor Website.

Gender composition of the 
Company's Board and Officers

As at 31 July 2021, the gender composition of the 
Company’s Board and Officers is as follows:

Directors

Officers  
(Group Executive)

FY21

FY20

FY21

FY20

5

1

6

5

1

6

5

1

6

5

0

5

Male

Female

Total

Group Diversity

For more information about diversity across the 
Group, please refer to the Kathmandu Holdings 2021 
Sustainability Report available online at https://www.
kathmanduholdings.com/corporate-responsibility/.

Principle 3 - Board committees

The Board has established and maintains two 
committees of the Board to assist with discharging the 
Board’s responsibilities: the Audit and Risk Committee 
and the Remuneration Committee. The Board may 
establish other committees as and when required 
based on the needs of the Group. 

Each Committee is governed by its own Charter,  
which has been adopted by the Board, and is  
reviewed periodically. The Committee charters are 
available in the “Governance” section of the  
Company’s Investor Website.

Membership of each Committee is based on the  
needs of the Company, relevant legislative and  
other requirements and the skills and experience 
of individual Directors. Meetings of the Committees 
are scheduled to coincide with the Board meeting 
timetable. Each Committee makes recommendations 
to the full Board for consideration and decision-making 
as and when required.

The Company does not have a nomination committee. 
Due to the size of the Company’s Board, the Board as 
a whole retains the responsibility for recommending 
new Director appointments. The Board considers 
that it is able to deal efficiently and effectively with 
the processes of appointment and reappointment of 
Directors to the Board and considerations of Board 
composition and succession planning. The Board draws 
on the experience and advice of external recruitment 
specialists for assistance when required.

The Board will continue to review the needs of the Group 
in relation to the Director nomination process and 
whether a change of approach in this area is needed.

A summary of the roles, responsibilities and 
membership of these two Committees (as at 31 July 
2021) is set out on the next page.

Roles and 
responsibilities

Membership

Audit and Risk Committee

Remuneration Committee

•  Overseeing the process of financial 

•  Overseeing the development and 

reporting, internal control, continuous 
disclosure, financial and non-
financial risk management, 
compliance and external audit;

•  Monitoring the Group’s compliance 
with laws and regulations and the 
Company’s Code of Conduct;

• 

• 

Encouraging effective relationships 
with, and communication between, 
the Board, management and the 
Company’s external auditor; and

Evaluating the adequacy of processes 
and controls established to identify and 
manage areas of potential risk and to seek 
to safeguard the Company’s assets. 

At least three members, a majority of whom 
must be independent Directors and all of 
whom must be non-executive Directors.  At 
least one member must have an accounting 
or financial background.  The Chair is to be 
an independent non-executive Director, 
who is not the Chair of the Board.

Current members:
John Harvey (Chair)
David Kirk
Philip Bowman
Brent Scrimshaw
Andrea Martens

Senior executives may be invited to attend Audit 
and Risk Committee meetings by invitation only.

application of the Group Human 
Resources strategy, the remuneration 
framework and associated policies;

•  Assisting the Board in relation to 

matters concerning remuneration 
of senior executives, and Directors;

•  Providing effective remuneration policies 

and programmes to motivate high 
performance from all employees; and

•  Confirming that appropriate and 

effective policies for managing the 
performance and development of 
employees at all levels are in place.

At least three members, a majority of 
whom must be independent Directors 
and all of whom must be non-
executive Directors. The Chair is to be an 
independent, non-executive Director.

Current members:
Andrea Martens (Chair)
David Kirk
John Harvey
Philip Bowman
Brent Scrimshaw

Attendance

The number of meetings of the Board of Directors and the Board Committees held during the 
year ended 31 July 2021 and the numbers of meetings attended by each Director were:

Board 

Audit and Risk Committee

Remuneration Committee 

Attended

Eligible to 
attend

Attended

Eligible to 
attend 

Attended

Eligible to 
attend 

David Kirk

Xavier Simonet*

John Harvey 

Andrea Martens

Brent Scrimshaw

Philip Bowman

Michael Daly

9

7

9

9

8

9

1

* Xavier Simonet retired effective 9 April 2021

9

7

9

9

9

9

1

5

0

5

5

4

5

0

5

0

5

5

5

5

0

5

0

4

5

4

5

0

5

0

5

5

5

5

0

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Takeover protocols

The Board has appropriate protocols in place 
that set out the procedure to be followed if there 
is a takeover offer for the Company. A committee 
of independent Directors would be formed who 
would have responsibility for managing the 
takeover process in accordance with the Board 
protocols and the New Zealand Takeovers Code.

Principle 4 – Reporting and Disclosure 

The Company is committed to promoting investor 
confidence by providing all stakeholders with timely, 
accurate and balanced disclosure of information 
regarding its financial and operational matters.

The Company’s Code of Conduct, Board and 
Committee Charters and other key governance 
policies and documents are available on its Investor 
Website at https://www.kathmanduholdings.
com/investor-centre/corporate-governance/

Continuous disclosure policy

The Company’s Continuous disclosure policy provides 
that all Directors, executives and employees are 
required to be aware of and fulfil their obligations 
in relation to the timely disclosure of material 
information. The policy explains the respective roles and 
responsibilities, procedures and processes in place to 
ensure the Company observes its continuous disclosure 
obligations under the NZX Listing Rules. The policy 
is available and accessible to all Group employees 
and training on its contents is provided regularly.

Financial Reporting

The Audit and Risk Committee oversees the 
quality of external financial reporting including 
the veracity, comprehensiveness and timeliness 
of financial statements. The Company seeks to 
provide clear, concise financial statements. 

Before the Board approves financial statements for the 
Group for a financial period, it receives from the Group 
CEO and Group CFO a declaration that, in their opinion:

• 

• 

• 

the financial records of the Group have been 
properly maintained;

the financial statements comply with the 
appropriate accounting standards and other 
applicable laws and regulations;

the financial statements give a true and fair view  
of the financial position and performance of the 
Group; and 

• 

that the opinion has been formed on the basis of 
a sound system of risk management and internal 
control which is operating effectively.

Environment, Social and Governance

The Company recognises the importance of sharing 
information about its journey to becoming a more 
sustainable business. Across the Group, the Company 
is committed to protecting workers’ rights, minimising 
waste and lowering the environmental impacts of the 
Group’s business operations through understanding 
its supply chain. Further information is included in 
the “ESG across the Group” section on page 10.

The Company also prepares a separate sustainability 
report in accordance with the Global Reporting 
Initiative (GRI) Standards framework. It is available 
online at https://www.kathmanduholdings.
com/corporate-responsibility/ 

Principle 5 – Remuneration

The Remuneration Committee is responsible 
for reviewing remuneration packages for the 
Group CEO and senior executives and making 
recommendations to shareholders in relation 
to non-executive Director’s remuneration.

The Remuneration Committee adopts a series 
of principles in determining remuneration 
related decisions. The principles used are:

•  The remuneration structure should reward those 

employees who can influence the achievement of 
the Group’s strategic objectives and business plans 
to enhance shareholder value for successful Group 
performance outcomes and their contribution to 
these;

• 

Executive remuneration should be market 
competitive, and generally account for market 
practice including consideration of employee place 
of domicile;

• 

Executives’ remuneration packages should have:

-  a substantial portion of their total remuneration 
that is “at risk” and aligned with reward for 
creating shareholder value, 

-  an appropriate balance between short and long-

term performance focus and outcomes,

-  a mix of cash and equity-based remuneration;

•  Due to the Group CEO’s leadership role in 

establishing and delivering achievement of medium 
and long term Group strategic objectives and 
business plans, and increasing shareholder value 
over that period, the Group CEO, relative to other 
Executives, should have: 

The Group executive remuneration structure has  
three components:

•  Base salary and benefits (reviewed annually 

to assess appropriateness to the position and 
competitiveness within the market);

-  a greater proportion of total remuneration (at 

least 50%) that is “at risk”, i.e. contingent upon the 
achievement of performance hurdles, and

-  a greater proportion of “at risk” remuneration 

weighted towards equity-based rewards rather 
than cash; 

•  Non-executive Directors’ remuneration should 

enable the Company to attract and retain high 
quality Directors with the relevant experience. In 
order to maintain independence and impartiality, 
non-Executive Directors should not receive 
performance-based remuneration; and

•  The Board uses discretion when setting 

remuneration levels, taking into account interests of 
shareholders, the current market environment and 
Group performance.

The current approved pool of remuneration  
available for payment to non-executive Directors is 
AUD $1,000,000 in aggregate.  This was approved by 
shareholders at the Annual Meeting on 26 November 
2018. In the year ended 31 July 2021, total fees paid to 
non-executive Directors amounted to NZD $789,605.

Details of the total remuneration and value of 
other benefits received by each director from 
the Company during the reporting period is 
set out on page 90 of this Annual Report. 

Remuneration policy

The Company maintains a remuneration policy in 
relation to its Directors, executives and employees 
which provides for remuneration at fair and reasonable 
levels throughout the Group. The purpose of the policy 
is to provide for coherent remuneration practices 
that enable the attraction and retention of high 
calibre individuals who contribute positively to the 
achievement of the Group’s strategy and objectives, 
and ultimately create value for the Company’s 
shareholders. The remuneration of executive and non-
executive Directors is clearly differentiated in the policy.

The Board, through the Remuneration Committee, 
undertakes its governance role in setting Group 
executive remuneration including, where required, 
use of external independent remuneration 
consultants and/or available market information.

•  Short term incentives determined on the basis of 

achievement of specific targets and outcomes 
relating to annual Group financial performance,  
and individual value adding performance 
objectives; and

• 

Long term incentives via participation in the 
Company’s Long Term Incentive plan.

Short Term Incentives (STI)

Group executives are eligible to participate in an 
annual STI that delivers rewards by way of cash and/
or deferred equity. Group Earnings before interest and 
tax (EBIT), has been determined as the appropriate 
financial performance target to trigger payment of STI. 
The amount of any STI paid in a year is dependent upon:

a)  the level of performance achieved against the 

Group’s financial performance target (EBIT) for the 
year; and

b)  the outcome of individual value adding 

performance, measured by achievement of 
individual KPI’s, subject to a minimum level of 
performance achieved by the Group relative to the 
financial performance target (EBIT) for the year.

For Executives where a short-term equity incentive is 
earned, vesting is subject to ongoing employment by 
the Group for a period of one year following the end 
of the financial year in which the incentive is earned.

Long Term Incentive Plan (LTI)

Performance Rights under the Group’s Long-Term 
Incentive Plan have been offered each year since 
the plan was originally implemented in 2010. 

The plan is intended to focus performance on 
achievement of key long-term performance 
metrics. The selected performance measures 
provide an appropriate balance between relative 
and absolute Company performance. The Board 
continues to reassess the plan and its structure 
to confirm it will best support and facilitate the 
growth in shareholder value over the long term 
relative to current business plans and strategies. 

Performance rights granted to the Group executive 
during the reporting period are dependent upon  
the following:

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•  50% of vesting is subject to an Earnings Per Share 
growth hurdle over a three-year period between 1 
August 2020 and 31 July 2023 (“Performance Period”).  
The Board establishes annual EPS targets at the 
commencement of each relevant Financial Year. At 
the conclusion of the Performance Period, the EPS 
performance in each Financial Year will be pooled 
so that Earnings Per Share growth is measured 
from the start to the end of the Performance Period.  
Vesting is on a sliding scale proportionate to the 
total Earnings Per Share growth; and

•  50% of vesting is subject to the Company achieving 

relative TSR targets over the 36 months from 
1 December 2020 to 1 December 2023. TSR is 
measured on a relative basis against a comparator 
group of ASX listed companies (other than metal 
and mining stocks) ranked 101 to 200 in the S&P/
ASX200 as at the date of the grant. Vesting is on a 
sliding scale proportionate to the total Shareholder 
Return performance.

Performance measurement is at the end of the 
applicable Performance Period with no ability 
to re-test. In respect of rights granted during the 
reporting period, the relevant portion of the award 
that will vest is determined based on the percentile 
ranking of the Company against the comparator 
group at the end of the performance period. 
Performance rights are granted at nil cost.

Group CEO Remuneration

Group CEO remuneration comprises a mixture of base 
salary, STI and LTI. 

Xavier Simonet was Group CEO of the Company for 
8 months of FY2021 (from 1 August 2020 to 9 April 
2021). Michael Daly was appointed as Group CEO 
from 19 May 2021. The Group CEO’s remuneration 
for the year ending 31 July 2021 for both Xavier and 
Michael is set out in the two separate tables below:

Xavier Simonet Group CEO 2021 
Remuneration package from  
1 August 2020 to 9 April 2021

Fixed  
(Base salary, superannuation)

STI (60% of fixed)

LTI (70% of fixed)*

Maximum potential remuneration

A$

$966,396

None earned /  
to be paid

Not issued*

$966,396

Michael Daly Group CEO 2021 
Remuneration package from  
19 May 2021 to 31 July 2021

Fixed  
(Base salary, superannuation)*

STI (60% of fixed)*

LTI (70% of fixed)**

Maximum potential remuneration

A$

$217,430

Not issued

Not issued

$217,430

* Michael Daly’s annual fixed remuneration as Group CEO (including 
superannuation contribution) is A$1,028,500. During FY2021, Michael 
Daly received a base salary and superannuation contribution 
for his role as Rip Curl CEO, together with an STI calculated at 
40% of his base salary as Rip Curl CEO. For FY2022, Michael Daly’s 
remuneration package will include an STI component calculated at 
60% of his fixed salary as Group CEO. 

** For FY2021, Michael Daly’s remuneration package included an LTI 
component in respect of his role as Rip Curl CEO at the threshold of 
60% of his fixed salary as Rip Curl CEO. For FY2022, Michael Daly’s LTI 
entitlement will be issued at 70% of his fixed salary as Group CEO.

The key principles of the Company’s Remuneration 
policy for the Group CEO remuneration package are:

•  More than half the total remuneration for the Group 

CEO is at risk;

•  Over 85% of the at-risk remuneration (all except for 
the STI KPI’s) is solely dependent on outcomes of 
Group financial performance against short and long 
term targets, and

•  All long-term incentive (70% of Fixed Annual 

Remuneration) will be measured on a single 3-year 
performance period.

Principle 6 – Risk Management

The identification and proper management of the 
Group’s material risks is an important priority of the 
Board. The Company has a central risk management 
framework in place to identify, oversee, manage 
and control risks. The Board regularly reviews this 
framework and the assessments of how the material 
risks are impacting its business. The Board recognises 
that some element of risk is inherently necessary in 
order to achieve the strategic aims for the Group’s 
businesses and deliver value to shareholders.

Risk management policy

The purpose of the Company’s risk management 
policy is to highlight the risks relevant to the Group’s 
operations, and the Company’s commitment to 
designing and implementing systems and methods 
appropriate to minimise and control its risks. 

* At the date of issue of the LTI for FY2021, Xavier had tendered his 
resignation to the Company and therefore no LTI was issued to him 
for this period.

The Audit and Risk Committee assists the Board 
in discharging its responsibility for monitoring risk 

management. The Committee is responsible for 
establishing procedures which seek to provide 
assurance that major business risks are identified, 
consistently assessed and appropriately addressed. 
This Committee oversees the implementation 
of the risk management framework, monitors 
its ongoing effectiveness and regularly reports 
to the Board. The Audit and Risk Committee 
undertook a formal review of the risk management 
framework during the reporting period.

Health and Safety

The Company is dedicated to cultivating a strong 
safety culture and awareness of health and safety 
risks, performance and management within the Group. 
The Company has adopted an integrated approach 
to safety and wellbeing across the Group, which 
recognises that workplace safety, health and mental 
health all contribute to an employee’s overall wellbeing.  

The Board receives and reviews detailed 
reports on health and safety matters at each 
Board meeting from the brand CEOs.  

More information on Health, Safety and 
Wellbeing in the Group can be found in the 
Company’s sustainability report, a copy of which 
is available through the Investor Website. 

Principle 7 - Auditors

The Audit and Risk Committee is responsible for 
making recommendations to the Board about the 
appointment or replacement of, and for monitoring 
the effectiveness and independence of, the 
Group’s external auditor. The Committee Charter 
requires that the external auditor or lead audit 
partner is changed at least every five years. The 
Committee reviews and assesses the independence 
of the external auditor on an annual basis.  

The Company’s external auditor is PwC. The audit 
partner responsible was appointed in 2018. 

During the reporting period, the Company 
implemented an internal audit function. This 
function provides a system for evaluating and 
continually improving the effectiveness of risk 
management for the Group and delivers appropriate 
objective assurance on risk management.

The Company’s external auditor attends the annual 
meetings of the Company and is available to answer 
any questions from investors relevant to the audit.

Principle 8 – Shareholder 
Rights & Relations

The Company is committed to keeping its stakeholders 
and owners effectively and comprehensively 
informed of all relevant information affecting the 
Group in accordance with all applicable laws 
and the Company’s communication strategy. 

Information is communicated to investors through 
the lodgement of all relevant financial and other 
information with NZX and ASX, publishing information 
on the Company’s Investor Website, annual 
shareholder meetings, annual and interim reporting, 
analyst and investor briefings and roadshows. 

Investor Website

The Company’s Investor Website (www.
kathmanduholdings.com) contains all key 
communications concerning the Company and 
information about its brands: Kathmandu, Rip Curl 
and Oboz.  Shareholders can also view profiles of the 
Company’s Board and Group Executive Management 
team on the Investor Website, along with its key 
governance policies, the Charters of the Board 
Committees, copies of current and past annual reports 
and transcripts of annual shareholder meetings. 

All relevant announcements made to the market 
are shown on the Company’s Investor Website as 
soon as they have been released to NZX and ASX 
and can also be accessed through the Company’s 
Investor Website. Investors can subscribe through 
the Investor Website to receive an email alert 
when a new announcement is lodged.

Communication

The Board encourages investors to communicate 
with the Company electronically.  Investors can 
contact the Company through the Investor 
Website at www.kathmanduholdings.com/
contact/. Investors have the option of receiving 
their communications, which includes the annual 
report, from the company electronically. 

The Company actively engages with its 
investors through annual shareholder meetings, 
its investor briefings and roadshows, and 
meeting with stakeholders on request.

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Approach to seeking additional equity capital

The Board acknowledges Recommendation 8.4 of the 
NZX Code which suggests that where the Company 
requires additional equity capital, where practical, 
the Board should favour capital raising methods 
that provide existing equity security holders with an 
opportunity to participate in the offer on a pro-rata 
basis. The Board has taken Recommendation 8.4 
into account, along with a number of other factors 
when considering options for the capital raisings 
in previous reporting periods. Ultimately the Board 
will choose methods to raise equity, when needed, 
which are necessary and desirable to achieve the 
best outcomes for the Company in the context of 
any anticipated transaction or proposal for which 
additional equity capital may be required.

Meetings and voting

Where voting by shareholders on a matter concerning 
the Company is required, the Board encourages 
investors to attend the shareholders’ meeting or to 
send in a proxy vote. All voting at the Company’s 
annual shareholder meeting is conducted by 
way of poll on the basis of one share, one vote. 

The Company’s annual shareholder meeting is held 
primarily in New Zealand, and periodically in Australia, 
in order to maximise the opportunity for shareholders 
to participate.  In 2019, the Company began using 
a virtual meeting platform for its shareholder 
meetings to allow participation where a shareholder 
is unable to attend in person. The Company’s notice 
of meeting will be available at least 20 working days 
prior to the meeting at www.kathmanduholdings.
com/investor-centre/annoucements/.

Statutory information

Disclosure of Interests by Directors

In accordance with Section 140(2) of the Companies Act 1993, the Directors named below have made a general 
disclosure of interest, by a general notice disclosed to the Board and entered in the Company’s interests register. 
General notices given by Directors which remain current as at 31 July 2021 are as follows:

DAVID KIRK

NZ Rugby Players Association

Forsyth Barr Group Limited and Forsyth Barr Limited

Bailador Investment Management Pty Limited

Bailador Technology Investments Limited (including investee companies)

NZ Performance Horses Limited

Kiwi Harvest Limited

Sydney Festival

Lord Howe Island Board

JOHN HARVEY

Stride Holdings Limited

Stride Investment Management Limited

Stride Property Limited

Investore Property Limited

Heartland Bank Limited

Pomare Investments Limited

Napier Port Holdings Limited

Port of Napier Limited

ANDREA MARTENS

ADMA – Australian Data Driven Marketing Association

HYG Holdco Pty Limited (effective 1 July 2021)

PHILIP BOWMAN

Sky Network Television Limited

Majid al Futtaim Properties LLC

Tegel Group Holdings Limited

Ferrovial SA

Atropos SCI

Better Capital PCC Limited

Vinula Pty Ltd

Vinula Superfund Pty Ltd

Tom Tom Holdings Inc

Majid al Futtaim Capital LLC

Majid al Futtaim Holdings LLC

BRENT SCRIMSHAW

Enero Group Limited

Rhinomed Limited

Catapault Group International Limited (resigned November 2020)

Melbourne International Festival of the Arts Limited

MICHAEL DALY
Stringydale Pty Ltd

Chairman

Chairman / Director

Managing Partner

Chairman

Director

Chairman

Chairman

Director

Director

Director

Director 

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

CEO

Director

Chairman

Chairman

Chairman

Director

Président Directeur Generale

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

CEO

Director

Director

Director

Director

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Directors’ Remuneration and Other Benefits

Directors’ Details

During the year, the Directors and former Directors of the Company received the following remuneration and other 
benefits, which were approved by the Board:

Director

David Kirk

Philip Bowman

John Harvey

Andrea Martens

Brent Scrimshaw

Total Remuneration

Other benefits

NZD $255,075

NZD $133,601

NZD $133,601

NZD $133,664

NZD $133,664

None

None

None

None

None

Xavier Simonet (retired 9 April 2021)

Michael Daly (appointed 19 May 2021)

NZD $1,016,660

$21,360 (superannuation)

NZD $227,701

$5,843 (superannuation)

Employee Remuneration

During the year ended 31 July 2021 a number of employees or former employees, not being Directors of the 
Company, received remuneration and other benefits that exceeded NZ$100,000 in value as follows:

Remuneration (NZD $)

Number of Employees

Remuneration (NZD $)

Number of Employees

$100,000

$110,000

$120,000

$130,000

$140,000

$150,000

$160,000

$170,000

$180,000

$190,000

$200,000

$210,000

$220,000

$230,000

$240,000

$250,000

$260,000

$280,000

$290,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$110,000

$120,000

$130,000

$140,000

$150,000

$160,000

$170,000

$180,000

$190,000

$200,000

$210,000

$220,000

$230,000

$240,000

$250,000

$260,000

$270,000

$290,000

$300,000

 52 

 26 

 30 

 19 

 14 

 17 

 5 

 10 

 6 

 8 

 6 

 7 

 6 

 4 

 4 

 1 

 2 

 4 

 1 

$310,000

$320,000

$330,000

$340,000

$350,000

$360,000

$380,000

$390,000

$430,000

$440,000

$450,000

$460,000

$470,000

$490,000

$520,000

$570,000

$590,000

$750,000

$1,080,000

$1,120,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$320,000

$330,000

$340,000

$350,000

$360,000

$370,000

$390,000

$400,000

$440,000

$450,000

$460,000

$470,000

$480,000

$500,000

$530,000

$580,000

$600,000

$760,000

$1,090,000

$1,130,000

 1 

 1 

 1 

 1 

 2 

 1 

 1 

 1 

 1 

1

 1 

 2 

 2 

 1 

 1 

 1 

 1 

 1 

 1 

 1 

Donations

During the year, the Group has made total donations of $578,649.

•  David Kirk Chairman, Non-Executive Director 

•  John Harvey Non-Executive Director

•  Xavier Simonet Managing Director and  
Chief Executive Officer (retired 9 April 2021)  

•  Michael Daly Managing Director and Group 
Chief Executive Officer (appointed 19 May 2021)

•  Philip Bowman Non-Executive Director

•  Andrea Martens Non-Executive Director

•  Brent Scrimshaw Non-Executive Director

Subsidiary Company Directors

Section 211(2) of the Companies Act 1993 requires the Company to disclose, in relation to its subsidiaries, the total 
remuneration and value of other benefits received by Directors and former Directors, and particulars of entries in the 
interests registers made during the year ended 31 July 2021.

No subsidiary has Directors who are not full-time employees of the Group.

The remuneration and other benefits of such employees (received as employees) totalling $100,000 or more during 
the year ended 31 July 2021, are included in the relevant bandings for remuneration disclosed on page 90.

No employee of the Group appointed as a Director of Kathmandu Holdings Limited or its subsidiaries receives or 
retains any remuneration or other benefits in their capacity as a Director.

The persons who held office as Directors (or the legal equivalent in various jurisdictions) of subsidiary companies at 
31 July 2021, and those who ceased to hold office during the year ended 31 July 2021, are as follows:

Company

Director / Office Holder

Company

Director / Office Holder

Milford Group Holdings Limited
Kathmandu Limited
Kathmandu (U.K.) Limited

Reuben Casey, Xavier 
Simonet*, Chris Kinraid

Kathmandu Pty Limited
Barrel Wave Holdings Pty 
Limited

Reuben Casey, Xavier 
Simonet*, Chris Kinraid, 
Anthony Roberts

Rip Curl Brazil LTDA

Carla Trindade

Rip Curl Canada Inc

Anthony Roberts and  
Nick Russell

Rip Curl Japan

Ietoshi Ueda

Onsmooth Thai Co Ltd

Kathmandu US Holdings LLC

Xavier Simonet*, Reuben 
Casey, Chris Kinraid

PT Jarosite

Oboz Footwear LLC

Amy Beck 

Michael Daly and  
Anthony Roberts

Rip Curl Europe S.A.S

Anthony Roberts

Rip Curl Spain SA Unipersonal
Rip Curl UK Ltd
Rip Surf Artigos De Desporto 
Unipessoal LDA
Rip Curl Germany GmbH
Rip Curl Italy SRL  
(voluntary liquidation effective  

31 March 2021)

Rip Curl Suisse S.A.R.L

Rip Curl Nordic AB

Anthony Roberts, Duncan 
Stewart, Michael Daly

James Hendy, Anthony 
John Roberts, Jeffry Robert 
Anderson, Michael Daly

Mathieu Lefin and  
Isabelle Espil

Mathieu Lefin

Mathieu Lefin and  
Julien Haueter

Mathieu Lefin, Alois Bersan 
and Isabelle Espil

Paul Pedersen (retired 31 March 
2021), Anthony Roberts and 
Chris Kinraid (appointed 31 
March 2021)

Surf Odyssey SARL  
(shareholding interest ceased effective 

Xavier Barjou

11 September 2020)

50% subsidiary interests:

Rip Curl (Thailand) Co. Ltd

Sermchai Putamadilok

Rip Curl, Inc
Rip Curl International Pty Ltd
Rip Curl Proprietary Limited
RC Airports Pty Ltd
Rip Curl Finance Pty Ltd
Rip Curl Group Pty Ltd
Rip Curl Investments Pty Ltd
Bondi Rip Pty Ltd
Bluesurf Pty Ltd

Curl Retail No 1 Pty Ltd 
JRRC Rundle Mall Pty Ltd 
Ozmosis Pty Ltd 
RC Chermside Pty Ltd 
RC Surf Sydney Pty Ltd 
RC Surf Pty Ltd 
RC Surf South Pty Ltd 
Rip Curl Airport and Tourist 
Stores Pty Ltd

RC Surf NZ Limited

* (retired 9 April 2021)

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Principal Shareholders

The names and holdings of the twenty largest shareholders as at 20 September 2021 were:

Name

Ordinary Shares

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED 

BRISCOE GROUP LIMITED

CITIBANK NOMINEES (NZ) LTD

CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED

NEW ZEALAND SUPERANNUATION FUND NOMINEES LIMITED

ACCIDENT COMPENSATION CORPORATION

HSBC NOMINEES (NEW ZEALAND) LIMITED

NATIONAL NOMINEES NEW ZEALAND LIMITED

NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED

J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED

TEA CUSTODIANS LIMITED

FNZ CUSTODIANS LIMITED 

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES NZ LIMITED BPSS40

NEW ZEALAND DEPOSITORY NOMINEE

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK

PT BOOSTER INVESTMENTS NOMINEES LIMITED

FORSYTH BARR CUSTODIANS LIMITED

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD

CUSTODIAL SERVICES LIMITED

20

HSBC NOMINEES (NEW ZEALAND) LIMITED

Directors’ Shareholdings

75,207,015

48,007,465

43,663,443

39,983,021

36,830,490

33,098,135

28,371,125

24,852,688

24,748,330

22,644,520

21,866,473

21,318,309

20,226,627

19,950,853

14,684,795

11,537,307

9,181,001

8,575,631

7,675,256

7,649,486

%

10.61

6.77

6.16

5.64

5.19

4.67

4.00

3.51

3.49

3.19

3.08

3.01

2.85

2.81

2.07

1.63

1.29

1.21

1.08

1.08

Directors held interests in the following ordinary shares of the Company at 31 July 2021:

Director/Senior Manager

Nature of interest

Number held at  
31 July 2020

Acquired

Disposed

Total held at  
31 July 2021

David Kirk

Beneficially owned

Philip Bowman

Beneficially owned

John Harvey

Michael Daly

Beneficially owned

Beneficially owned

743,336

150,000

160,897

406,720

-

150,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

743,336

300,000

160,897

406,720

Michael Daly held the following interests in convertible financial products in the Company at 31 July 2021 due to his 
participation in the Kathmandu Holdings Limited Long Term Incentive Plan for Employees. 

Executive Director – Michael Daly

Nature of interest

Number granted

Grant Date Vesting Period

Vesting Date

Total Fair Value of Performance 
Rights at Grant Date $A

Performance Rights

483,621

22 Dec 20 

3 years

1 Dec 23

561,000

No other directors held interests in convertible financial products of the Company at 31 July 2021.

Performance rights granted will, subject to satisfaction of performance conditions, vest on the basis of 
one ordinary share for each performance right which vests, at the end of each performance period.

Distribution of Shareholders and Holdings

1 to 1,000

1,001 to 5,000

5,001 to 10,000

10,001 to 100,000

100,001 and over

Total

Number of  
Holders

3,585

4,574

1,700

2,214

189

%

29.24

37.30

13.86

18.06

1.54

Number of 
Ordinary Shares

2,149,079

11,973,575

13,146,126

62,295,532

619,437,072

12,262

100%

709,001,384

%

0.30

1.69

1.85

8.79

87.37

100%

The details set out above were as at 20 September 2021.

Substantial Product Holders

The substantial product holders of ordinary shares (being the only class of quoted voting products) of the Company 
and their relevant interests as at 31 July 2021, were as follows:

Yarra Capital Management Limited

Jarden Securities Limited, Harbour Asset Management Limited and  
Jarden Scientific Trading Limited

Briscoe Group Limited

New Zealand Superannuation Fund Nominees Limited

Ordinary Shares

59,277,176

59,221,361

48,007,465

35,454,876

%

8.36

8.35

6.77

5.00

As at 31 July 2021, the Company had 709,001,384 ordinary shares on issue.

NZX Class Waivers Relied on

During the year, the Company did not rely on any Class Rulings or Waivers granted by NZX Regulation.  

Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance and Indemnity

The Group has arranged, as provided for under the Company’s Constitution, policies of Directors’ and Officers’ 
Liability Insurance which, with a Deed of Indemnity entered into with all Directors, provides that generally Directors 
will incur no monetary loss as a result of actions undertaken by them as Directors. Certain actions are specifically 
excluded, for example, the incurring of penalties and fines which may be imposed in respect of breaches of the law.

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Directory

The details of the Company’s principal administrative and registered office in New Zealand is:

223 Tuam Street
Christchurch Central
PO Box 1234
Christchurch 8011

Share Registry 

In New Zealand: 

Link Market Services (LINK)

Physical Address: 

Postal Address: 

Level 30, PwC Tower, 
15 Customs Street West, Auckland 1010  
New Zealand

PO Box 91976, 
Auckland, 1142 
New Zealand

Telephone: 
Investor enquiries: 
Facsimile: 
Internet address: 

+64 9 375 5999 
+64 9 375 5998 
+64 9 375 5990 
www.linkmarketservices.co.nz 

In Australia: 

Link Market Services (LINK)

Physical Address: 

Postal Address: 

Level 13, Tower 4 
727 Collins Street 
Melbourne VIC 3000 
Australia

Locked Bag A14 
Sydney, South NSW 1235 
Australia

Telephone: 
Investor enquiries: 
Facsimile: 
Internet address: 

+61 3 9067 2005 
+61 1300 554 474 (toll free within Australia) 
+61 2 9287 0303 
www.linkmarketservices.com.au 

Stock Exchanges

The Company’s shares are listed on the NZX and the ASX.

Incorporation

The Company is incorporated in New Zealand.

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