Kelly Partners Group
Annual Report 2023

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Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Front Page - 2023 Annual Report 30 June 2023 KELLY PARTNERS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED ABN 25 124 908 363 ANNUAL REPORT – 2023 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Contents 30 June 2023 Corporate directory Directors' report Auditor's independence declaration Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income Consolidated statement of financial position Consolidated statement of changes in equity Consolidated statement of cash flows Notes to the consolidated financial statements Directors' declaration Independent auditor's report to the members of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Shareholder information End of annual report 2 3 25 26 27 29 30 31 79 80 84 86 1 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Corporate directory 30 June 2023 Directors Brett Kelly – Chairman, Executive Director Stephen Rouvray – Deputy Chairman, Non-Executive Independent Director Ryan Macnamee – Non-Executive Independent Director Lawrence Cunningham – Non-Executive Independent Director Paul Kuchta – Executive Director Ada Poon - Executive Director Company secretary Joyce Au Registered office Share register Auditor Level 8 32 Walker Street North Sydney, NSW 2060 Telephone: (02) 9923 0800 Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited Level 3 60 Carrington Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Telephone: 1300 787 272 William Buck Accountants & Advisors Level 29 66 Goulburn Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Stock exchange listing Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX code: KPG) since 21 June 2017. Website http://www.kellypartnersgroup.com.au Corporate Governance Statement The directors and management are committed to conducting the business of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited in an ethical manner and in accordance with the highest standards of corporate governance. Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited has adopted and has substantially complied with the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (Fourth Edition) ('Recommendations') to the extent appropriate to the size and nature of its operations. The Group’s Corporate Governance Statement, which sets out the corporate governance practices that were in operation during the financial year and identifies and explains any Recommendations that have not been followed and ASX Appendix 4G are released to the ASX on the same day the Annual Report is released. The Corporate Governance Statement and Corporate Governance Compliance Manual can be found on the Company’s website - www.kellypartnersgroup.com.au/investor-centre/corporate-governance-2. 2 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 The directors present their report, together with the financial statements, of the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as the 'Group') consisting of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited (referred to hereafter as the 'Company' or 'parent entity') and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2023. Directors The following persons were directors of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited during the whole of the financial year and up to the date of this report, unless otherwise stated: Brett Kelly - Chairman Stephen Rouvray - Deputy Chairman Ryan Macnamee Lawrence Cunningham (appointed 1 July 2022) Paul Kuchta Ada Poon Principal activities During the financial year, the principal continuing activities of the Group were the provision of chartered accounting and other professional services, predominantly to private businesses and high net worth individuals. Strategy The Company aims to build per-share intrinsic value by: (1) (2) Further increase the earnings of the operating businesses through acquisitions; (3) Improving the earning power of the operating businesses; (a) Growing the accounting businesses; (b) Growing the complementary businesses; (a) Making programmatic acquisitions; (b) Making an occasional large acquisition where there is strategic alignment (i.e. greater than $5m in revenue); and (4) (5) Repurchasing Company’s shares when available at a meaningful discount from intrinsic value. 3 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 The following table presents the performance of the business against the comparative years in delivering the Group's strategy. Full year metrics Strategy Measure FY23 FY22 FY21 FY20 FY19 FY18 (1) Improving the earning power of the operating businesses EBITDA margin of operating businesses 27.3% 30.9% 33.4% 32.5% 27.7% 34.0% (2) Further increase earnings through acquisitions (3) a. Growing our accounting businesses (3) b. Growing our complementary businesses (4) a. Making programmatic acquisitions (4) b. Making an occasional large acquisition (i.e. greater than $5m in revenue) (5) Repurchasing the Company's shares when available at a meaningful discount from intrinsic value Contribution to revenue growth from acquired businesses Contribution to revenue growth from existing accounting businesses Contribution to revenue growth from existing complementary businesses Wealth Finance Investment office Discontinued operations Insurance (from Jan-21) Number of acquisitions completed prior to results release Number of large acquisitions completed prior to results release (i) Number of shares bought back (ii) % of shares issued bought back (iii) number of shares on issue 28.7% 26.5% 4.8% 6.6% 6.4% 17.2% 2.9% 4.7% 1.4% 6.6% (6.9%) 10.5% 1.8% 1.5% 1.2% 2.8% 1.8% 3.1% 0.9% 1.4% 0.3% 0.6% 0.1% (0.2%) n/a n/a n/a n/a 1.0% 0.2% 0.0% n/a n/a 7 - 0.4% 0.4% 0.9% 1.1% n/a 3 - 0.7% 0.7% 0.0% 0.4% n/a 4 - 400k 95k 2k 8 - - - 0.88% 0.21% - 1.0% 0.8% 0.4% 0.9% n/a - - - - 8 1 - - 45.0m 45.0m 45.0m 45.4m 45.5m 45.5m Key financial metrics The Company uses Return on Equity ('ROE'), Return on Invested Capital ('ROIC'), Earnings Per Share ('EPS') and Owners' earnings as key financial metrics to measure the performance of the Group and its return to shareholders. The Group continues to achieve superior returns on equity and invested capital, as measured by ROE and ROIC. 4 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 The following table summarises the key financial metrics used by the Company to measure the performance of the Group and its return to shareholders against comparative years. Full year metrics Key financial metric Formula Return to owners Owners' earnings* - Group ($'000) Owners' earnings* - Parent ($'000) Cash from operating activities - repayment of lease liabilities - maintenance capex Cash from operating activities - repayment of lease liabilities - maintenance capex FY23 FY22 FY21 FY20 FY19 FY18 14,934 13,959 12,808 12,174 9,673 6,305 5,999 6,313 5,015 3,885 3,129 n/a Return on equity Underlying NPATA / 38.4% 41.7% 46.7% 44.2% 36.6% 47.8% Equity Return on invested capital (Underlying NPATA + cash interest) / (Equity + Debt) Earnings per share (EPS) (cents per share) Underlying attributed NPATA / Weighted average number of shares 20.0% 22.3% 27.9% 26.1% 22.7% 31.2% 12.01 13.99 11.32 8.67 7.02 9.51 Annual increase (EPS) (14.2%) 23.5% 30.7% 23.5% (26.2%) 25.6% Dividends (cents per share)** Dividends paid (inc. special dividends) Ordinary dividends (cents per share)** Ordinary dividends paid (exc. special dividends) Dividends payout ratio** Dividends per share / EPS (underlying NPATA) Cash conversion / debt Cash conversion Operating cashflow / Statutory EBITDA Gearing ratio Net Debt / Underlying EBITDA Net debt per partner ($'000) Net Debt / Number of Partners 7.32 8.17 7.08 4.84 4.40 4.00 6.44 5.86 5.32 4.84 4.40 4.00 61.0% 57.0% 62.0% 55.8% 62.7% 42.1% 94.4% 83.3% 93.5% 97.3% 116.8% 63.5% 1.65x 1.36x 0.84x 0.96x 1.35x 0.79x 512 506 297 346 367 291 Number of partners Number of partners 78 62 54 45 41 40 5 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 * The Group uses owners' earnings to measure cash flow available to the Group. Owners' earnings is a non-IFRS measure which is used to measure cash flow to the Group (after taxes and finance costs) and after taking into account the necessary: additions or deductions of working capital investment (debtors, accrued income, and other accrual movements) required as the business grows and makes acquisitions; deductions required for the maintenance capital expenditure for the business to maintain on-going operations in the long term; and deducting the repayment of lease liability from cash from operations (which AASB16 reclassifies to cash from financing activities). In FY23, Owners' earnings for the 12 months were $14,934,000 (FY22: $13,959,000) up 7.0% from the prior corresponding period. Owners' earnings for the parent entity were $5,999,000 (FY22: $6,313,000), down -5.0% from the prior corresponding period. ** Dividends paid represent the dividends paid relating to the stated financial year. For example, dividends paid in FY23 relating to FY22 is shown in the FY22 column. Dividends shown for FY23 include the estimated final dividends, including special dividends, that will be paid prior to November 2023. Ordinary dividends exclude special dividends. ROE and ROIC measures are impacted this year by 1) additional investments in the parent entity and 2) in year acquisitions contributing only part year earnings whilst the entire debt capital has been used as the denominator. Excluding 1), ROE for FY23 was 43.3%. Excluding 1) and adjusting for 2), ROIC for FY23 was 22.2%. Review of operations In the year ended 30 June 2023 ('FY23' or '2023'), the Group has recorded a consolidated statutory net profit after income tax of $11,063,000 (year ended 30 June 2022 ('FY22' or '2022'): $13,329,000), a decrease of 17.0%. The statutory net profit attributable to the members of the parent entity was $3,928,000 (FY22: $5,563,000), a decrease of 29.4%. The directors consider Underlying Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation ('Underlying EBITDA') and Underlying Net Profit After Tax Before Amortisation ('Underlying NPATA') reflects the core earnings of the Group. Underlying EBITDA and Underlying NPATA are financial measures not prescribed by Australian Accounting Standards ('AAS') and represents the profit under AAS adjusted for non-cash and other items which management consider to be one-off nonrecurring in nature. Underlying EBITDA and Underlying NPATA are key measurements used by management and the board to assess and review business performance. Underlying EBITDA as a core measure ignores the cash implications of capital investment requirements. Kelly Partners has historically used EBITDA as a measure of performance because typically depreciation charges have been extremely low or negligible (<1.5% of revenue prior to FY20), reflecting the minimal capital requirements in accounting businesses. Where depreciation charges have been minimal, EBITDA equates roughly to EBITA. However, depreciation charges for the group have increased in recent years due to depreciation of the cost of fitouts completed across Kelly Partners offices and now amounts to ~2.3% of group revenues. In light of this, management will introduce EBITA as a measure of performance going forward. The targeted EBITA ratio will be 32.5% (35.0% EBITDA target less depreciation of ~2.3%). For the purposes of maintaining a consistent comparison to prior year results, EBITDA is still presented in the directors’ report, however management will report EBITA numbers in the future. 6 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 The following table provides a reconciliation between the NPAT and the Underlying EBITDA of the consolidated Group. Statutory net profit after income tax ('NPAT') Finance costs Income tax expense Depreciation and amortisation expense Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 11,063 4,366 1,213 9,551 13,329 2,038 3,093 6,330 Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation ('EBITDA') 26,193 24,790 Add: Non-recurring expenses Acquisition costs Other non-recurring expenses Less: Non-recurring income One-off government grants in relation to COVID-19 Government subsidies in relation to Australian Apprenticeships Incentive Program Change in fair value of contingent consideration Underlying EBITDA 704 103 740 38 - (877) (1,859) (1,348) (689) (417) 24,264 23,114 Underlying EBITDA of the Group was $24,264,000 (2022: $23,114,000), an increase of 5.0%. The following table provides a reconciliation between the NPAT and the Underlying NPATA which is attributable to the owners of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited. NPAT attributable to owners of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Amortisation of customer relationship intangibles NPATA attributable to owners of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Add: Non-recurring expenses Acquisition costs Other non-recurring expenses Less: Non-recurring income One-off government grants in relation to COVID-19 Government grants in relation to Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program Change in fair value of contingent consideration Net non-recurring items Less: Tax effect of non-recurring items Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 3,928 2,380 6,308 974 103 - (491) (1,438) (852) (54) 5,563 1,185 6,748 616 23 (708) (343) (226) (638) 188 Underlying NPATA attributable to owners of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited 5,402 6,298 Underlying NPATA attributable to members of the parent entity was $5,402,000 (2022: $6,298,000), a decrease of (14.2)%. For details on the above non-recurring items please refer to the section “Non-recurring and one-off items” below. 7 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 Financial performance Acquisitions and integration During FY23, the Group has completed eight acquisitions with estimated total annual revenues in the range of $10.1m to $12.8m. Further, the Group has completed one acquisition in July 2023 with estimated total annual revenues in the range of $7.0m to $10.0m. In aggregate, the Group has completed nine acquisitions (up to the date of the Directors’ Report) with estimated total annual revenues in the range of $17.1m to $22.8m, representing 26.3% to 35.1% of FY22 revenue. The annual run-rate revenue for the Group is ~$107m (including a further acquisition with revenues of $2.1m that is expected to be completed in August 2023) and has well surpassed the $80m target revenue for FY24 per the Group’s 5-year plan. The completed acquisitions are listed in the table below. # (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Month Acquired / scheduled Location Type Acquired Revenue Jul-22 Sep-22 Sep-22 Oct-22 Nov-22 Dec-22 Apr-23 Apr-23 Acquisitions completed in FY23 % of FY22 Revenue ($64.9m) Jul-23 Acquisitions completed in FY24 % of FY22 Revenue ($64.9m) Total Acquisitions since 1 July 2022 % of FY22 Revenue ($64.9m) Hunter Region, NSW Leeton, NSW Palm Beach, QLD Maitland, NSW Melbourne, VIC South West Brisbane, QLD East Sydney, NSW Brisbane CBD, QLD Marquee Marquee Marquee Marquee Tuck-in Marquee Marquee Marquee Griffith, NSW Marquee $3.4m - $4.2m $0.8m - $1.0m $1.6m - $2.1m $1.5m - $2.2m $0.5m $0.6m $1.2m - $1.7m $0.5m $10.1m - $12.8m 15.6% - 19.7% $7.0m - $10.0m $7.0m - $10.0m 10.8% - 15.4% $17.1m - $22.8m 26.3% - 35.1% Offices and partners As at 30 June 2023, the Group operated out of 30 offices (30 June 2022: 19). During the year, the Group commenced businesses in the following new locations through acquiring local accounting firms and establishing new greenfield sites: (1) Dungog, NSW (2) Singleton, NSW (3) Taylor’s Beach, NSW (4) Gloucester, NSW (5) Leeton, NSW (6) Palm Beach, QLD (7) Maitland, NSW (8) Malibu, United States (9) Newport, United States (10) Brisbane, QLD (11) Mumbai, India The Group added two new office locations in Griffith, NSW and Bundall, QLD from the acquisitions completed post balance date, taking the total number of offices to 32. As at 30 June 2023, the total number of equity partners (including CEO, Brett Kelly) was 78 (30 June 2022: 62) with 2 partners recruited externally, 6 partners promoted internally and 12 partners joining from completed acquisitions. Post balance date, 12 new partners joined the Group via completed acquisitions, and 2 were promoted internally, taking the total number of equity partners to 92. The Group is pleased to have grown the number of equity partners significantly in line with the revenue growth. The Group continues its focus in developing and recruiting new partners as part of its strategy to retain and motivate key talent and to drive revenue growth. 8 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 Properties On 20 December 2021, Kelly Partners (Canberra) Property Trust, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited, purchased a 100% interest in a commercial property located in Kingston ACT for a total consideration of $2.2m. The premises house the Kelly Partners Canberra business, which completed the acquisitions of two Canberra accounting firms in December 2021 and February 2022. The office is located in a prime location on the Kingston foreshore and will assist the business in building a presence in Canberra. On 28 July 2023, Kelly Partners (Central Coast) Property Trust completed the purchase of a commercial property in Leeton, NSW for $650,000. The purchase was funded through bank borrowings. Kelly Partners Leeton operates its accounting business from this premise. As detailed in previous commentary, the Group continues to pursue its strategy of moving properties off balance sheet. The Group still believes that the properties from which its businesses operate should be owned in a separate structure in which our operating partners can own a share. During the year, the Group has established the Kelly Partners Property Trust and has transferred the properties held by the Group to this Trust with the intention of raising equity from our operating partners as soon as practicable. Revenue Revenue for FY23 increased 33.4% to $86,524,000 (FY22: $64,862,000). A reconciliation of acquisition and organic growth is set out below: FY22 Revenue Accounting business growth Complementary business growth Total organic growth Acquired growth (FY23) FY23 Revenue Contributed growth % Growth on prior year % $'000 64,862 1,880 1,145 3,025 18,637 86,524 - 2.9 1.8 4.7 28.7 33.4 - 3.2 19.9 23.1 28.7 51.8 Acquired revenue growth of $18,637,000 contributed 28.7% to revenue growth, with in year acquisitions completed to date in FY23 contributing $10,767,000 and revenue from the acquisitions completed in FY22 contributing $7,870,000. Organic revenue grew 4.7% on prior year and is in line with the Group’s target annual organic growth of 5%. Accounting businesses grew organically by 3.2% on prior year. Excluding organic growth from acquisitions made in the previous 12-24 months (where significant price or volume changes are typically not implemented in the vendors’ retention period), accounting businesses grew at 4.8% on prior year. Operating expenses Employment and related expenses have increased 40.5% compared to revenue growth of 33.4%. Operating expenses have increased 78.5% on prior year and is mainly driven by additional investments by the parent entity (see section 'Additional investment expenditure in the parent entity' below) and overheads from acquired businesses. An explanation of the movement is provided below: 9 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 Revenue Operating expenses Explanation of movement Parent entity expenses New businesses Existing businesses FY23 $'000 FY22 $'000 +/-$ $'000 +/-% % 86,524 64,862 21,662 33.4% 17,134 9,600 7,534 78.5% 6,268 2,206 8,660 17,134 3,056 - 6,544 9,600 3,212 2,206 2,116 7,534 105.1% 32.3% 78.5% Parent entity expenses – please refer to the “Additional investment expenditure in the Parent entity” section below. New businesses – overhead contributions from acquired businesses. Note this excludes any tuck in acquisitions where segregation is less meaningful. Existing businesses – expenses increased 32.3% and mainly due to: o Increase in travel and entertainment costs back to pre-COVID levels. Prior year travel and entertainment costs were significantly less due to COVID-19 restrictions o Increase in occupancy costs due to additional 11 office locations this year o Organic increases to expenses in line with revenue growth Underlying EBITDA Underlying EBITDA (which measures EBITDA before one-off and non-recurring items) increased 5.0% to $24,264,000 (FY22: $23,114,000). The directors consider underlying EBITDA margin before AASB 16 as a more meaningful measurement of performance. The underlying EBITDA margin before AASB 16 is lower than the prior year at 22.7% (FY22: 30.8%). Excluding the additional investments by the parent entity, the underlying EBITDA margin of our operating businesses was 27.3% (FY22: 30.9%). Consistent with FY22, the EBITDA margins have been depressed due to the large number of acquisitions completed and additional costs initially required to transform the acquired businesses to achieve Kelly+Partners benchmark profitability metrics. Our aim is to increase the EBITDA margin to 35% and we expect to do so once the recently completed acquisitions have undergone a successful transition and transformation under our Kelly Partners Partner-Owner-DriverTM model. A reconciliation of Underlying EBITDA before and after adjustments to reverse the impact of AASB 16 'Leases' is set out in the table below. Underlying EBITDA ($'000) Growth % FY23 FY22 FY21 24,264 +5.0% 23,114 +23.9% 18,654 +17.2% AASB 16 leasing adjustment - rent expense ($'000) (4,604) (3,129) (2,704) Underlying EBITDA before AASB 16 leasing adjustments ($'000) Growth % 19,660 -1.6% 19,984 +25.3% 15,950 +18.4% As a % of revenue 22.7% 30.8% 32.6% Additional investment expenditure in the Parent Entity Since the IPO, the parent entity has continued to invest to further develop the capabilities of the central services team and to enable the business to be positioned for long term growth as well as to increase its competitive advantage. These investments have sometimes exceeded the central Services Fee and IP Fee income that the parent entity receives from its operating businesses, as shown in the table below. As communicated in a market announcement in October 22, the parent entity has invested heavily this year to: (1) support the Group’s accelerated expansion through acquisitions that has occurred in the past 2 years and to enable such growth to continue in the future; and (2) expand the Group globally, particularly into the US and UK, where significant opportunities exist. 10 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 Group revenue ($'000) Revenue growth Additional investment ($'000) % of Revenue FY23 FY22 FY21 FY20 FY19 FY18 86,524 +33.4% 2,479 2.9% 64,862 +32.6% 78 0.1% 48,906 +7.5% 371 0.8% 45,495 +13.8% 1,631 3.6% 39,975 +1.3% 742 1.9% 39,469 - 372 0.9% Non-recurring and one-off items Total non-recurring income for the Group for the year was $2,736,000 (FY22: $2,454,000) and included: 1) $1,859,000 (FY22: $417,000) in non-cash income relating to the change in fair value of contingent considerations. This relates to acquisitions completed in FY21 and FY22 where the vendor had not achieved the required targets for the payment of the contingent consideration in full. Of this, the majority relates to 3 acquisitions where the revenue fell significantly short of target and reflected the vendors’ inability to accurately measure or record their revenue and/or their unrealistic views of their business during the sale of their business. In these instances, the contingent considerations were not payable and the Group benefited from a reduced purchase price in these acquisitions. $877,000 (FY22: $689,000) in subsidies received through the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program. 2) Total non-recurring expenses for the year of $807,000 (FY22: $778,000) included: (1) $704,000 in implementation costs relating to the in-year acquisitions, including but not limited to legal costs, finder's fees, costs to establish financing, costs in relation to migration of databases, transitioning of servers and other IT infrastructure, relocation costs to Kelly+Partners offices, payment of short term leases, conversion of ledgers and client bases etc. These costs cover the 8 acquisitions completed in FY23; and (2) $103,000 in expenses incurred in exploring options to a potential re-domiciliation and relisting of the parent entity in the United States. The Group classifies costs related to acquiring businesses under non-recurring and one-off items on the basis that those specific acquisition costs (related to specific businesses acquired) will not re-occur in future periods whilst their associated revenues and earnings are expected to continue into future periods. As part of its growth strategy, management continue to identify acquisition targets and any future acquisition expenses are expected to be accompanied by future revenues and earnings associated with those expenses. The separate classification of acquisition costs into non-recurring and one-off items provides transparency to look-through to the underlying performance of the Group. Depreciation and amortisation and finance costs Depreciation and amortisation expense increased to $9,551,000 (FY22: $6,330,000) and includes depreciation expense of $5,360,000 (FY22: $3,968,000) and amortisation expense of $4,191,000 (FY22: $2,362,000). The increase in depreciation expenses is due to the recent fitout upgrades as well as an increased number of leases due to new leases from acquisitions as well as renewal of existing leases (leading to higher number of 'right-of-use assets' that need to be depreciated). The increase in amortisation expense is due to recent acquisitions completed creating customer relationship intangible assets that are amortised in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards. Finance costs increased to $4,366,000 (FY22: $2,038,000). Finance costs include interest on lease liabilities recognised due to the requirements of AASB 16 and the increase is due to new property leases that the Group has entered into as part of acquiring businesses in new locations. Finance costs on bank overdrafts and loans also increased considerably to $2,523,000 (FY22: $1,042,000) due to a rise in interest rates as well as increased term debt in the past 12 months with the accelerated rate of acquisitions completed. Income tax expense The Group’s Income Tax Expense has decreased to $1,213,000 (FY22: $3,093,000), mainly due to a significant increase in additional investments by the parent entity. The tax for the Group is calculated on the parent entity’s share of partnership income, 100% of the profit of operating businesses structured as companies, and 100% of the net parent entity expenses. The profit for FY23 includes a significant increase in parent entity expenses. As the share of partnership income is taxed exclusive of NCI (generally approximately 50%) and the net parent entity expenses are deducted at 100%, this resulted in the higher relative reduction in income tax expense. 11 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 Cash flow Cash from operations Receipts from customers increased 43.2% to $94,675,000 (FY22: $66,092,000). Payments to suppliers and employees increased 49.1% to $70,920,000 (FY22: $47,561,000). Operating Cashflow (defined as Receipts from Customers less Payments to suppliers and employees) excluding Other Income (which mainly consists of one-off items) was up 28.1% to $23,750,000. Operating cashflow ($'000) Growth % 2023 2022 2021 23,750 28.1% 18,532 12.9% 16,420 2.9% Cash from investing activities In FY23 the Group spent $2,135,000 on property, plant and equipment capital expenditure. Of this, $1,392,000 was used to fit out the office of the parent entity in Australia and the United States, as well as the Palm Beach office. The remaining $743,000 represents office and computer equipment, new motor vehicles and other capital expenditures. Cash from financing activities In FY23 the Group’s borrowings (excluding overdrafts considered as working capital) increased by $1,763,000 to $34,135,000 (30 June 2022: $32,372,000), well below the total new borrowings of $10,567,000 taken out during the year. The difference is due to the principal repayments made during the year of $8,804,000 and reflects the Group’s strong and disciplined approach in repaying debt. Proceeds from borrowings of $10,567,000 included $4,434,000 for acquisition funding, $1,492,000 for fitout funding, $3,005,000 relating to funding the buy in of new and existing partners and the remaining $1,637,000 for insurance premium funding, motor vehicle financing and other loan refinance. Working capital The Group continues to maintain a disciplined approach to managing its lockup (defined as trade receivables and accrued income less contract liabilities), with lockup of 48.1 days or $14,090,000 (calculated on run rate revenue with annualised revenue contributions from completed acquisitions) compared with the prior year (30 June 2022: 55.8 days, $11,623,000). This continues to be a strong result and has been achieved alongside strong acquisition and organic growth. Note that lockup calculated on actual revenue (which is used to calculate lockup) does not include the full 12 months’ revenue of the in-year acquisitions. Hence, for the purposes of achieving a more meaningful comparison, the lockup based on annualised revenue has been used. Lockup ($'000) Lock up days Debtor ($'000) Debtor days Accrued income and contract liabilities Accrued income and contract liabilities days 2023 2022 14,090 48.1 12,380 42.3 1,709 5.8 11,623 55.8 9,905 47.6 1,718 8.3 2021 6,841 51.1 6,205 46.3 637 4.8 Capital structure The business continues to maintain a capital structure that supports its accelerated growth. As at 30 June 2023, the Group’s Gearing Ratio (defined as Net Debt / Underlying EBITDA) increased to 1.65x (30 June 2022: 1.36x) mainly as a result of debt taken out to complete acquisitions. Net debt increased by $8,550,000 primarily due to $10,567,000 of term debt taken out during the period. The Group does not view the increased gearing ratio as a risk, given acquisition debt is amortised and repaid through profits generated from the acquired business and is expected to be repaid in full over a 4-5 year term. Net Debt is a non-IFRS measure and means Total Borrowings less Cash and Cash Equivalents. Gearing Ratio (Net Debt / Underlying EBITDA) 2023 1.65x 2022 1.36x 2021 0.84x 12 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 Dividends Dividends paid during the financial year were as follows: During the year ended 30 June 2023: For the year ended 30 June 2023: First interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 29 July 2022 Second interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 31 August 2022 Third interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 30 September 2022 Fourth interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 31 October 2022 Fifth interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 30 November 2022 Sixth interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 30 December 2022 Seventh interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 31 January 2023 Eighth interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 28 February 2023 Ninth interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 31 March 2023 Tenth interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 28 April 2023 Eleventh interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 31 May 2023 Twelfth interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 30 June 2023 For the year ended 30 June 2022: Final dividend of $0.0139 per ordinary share, paid on 5 August 2022 Final dividend of $ 0.0011 per ordinary share, paid on 31 August 2022 Special dividend of $0.0116 per ordinary share, paid on 31 August 2022 Special dividend of $0.0116 per ordinary share, paid on 30 September 2022 During the year ended 30 June 2022: For the year ended 30 June 2022: First interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 30 July 2021 Second interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 31 August 2021 Third interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 30 September 2021 Fourth interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 29 October 2021 Fifth interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 30 November 2021 Sixth interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 31 December 2021 Seventh interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 31 January 2022 Eighth interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 28 February 2022 Ninth interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 31 March 2022 Tenth interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 29 April 2022 Eleventh interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 31 May 2022 Twelfth interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 30 June 2022 For the year ended 30 June 2021: Final dividend of $0.00680 per ordinary share, paid on 20 August 2021 Special dividend of $0.00520 per ordinary share, paid on 20 August 2021 Special dividend of $0.00440 per ordinary share, paid on 30 September 2021 Special dividend of $0.00800 per ordinary share, paid on 29 October 2021 Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 2,160 626 50 522 522 1,720 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 1,956 306 234 198 364 1,102 3,058 Total dividends 3,880 Final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2023 will be declared and paid prior to November 2023 and will be at a minimum 1.65 cents per share. Total ordinary dividends (excluding special dividends) for the year ended 30 June 2023 including the final dividend is expected to be 6.44 cents per share, representing a 10% increase on prior year ordinary dividends. 13 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 Significant changes in the state of affairs Acquisition During the financial period, the Group completed eight acquisitions with total annual revenues of $10.1m to $12.8m. Details of the acquisitions can be found in the preceding 'Acquisitions and integration' section. ASX - Top 500 The Company was admitted to the ASX All Ordinaries Index of the top 500 ASX listed companies, effective 20 March 2023. There were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year. Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year Acquisitions On 3 July 2023, a subsidiary of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited, acquired an accounting firm located in Griffith, NSW. The acquisition is expected to contribute approximately $7.0m to $10.0m in annual revenues to the consolidated Group and approximately $0.9m to $1.2m NPATA to the Parent (based on achieving benchmark profitability metrics post improvements). For further details on the above acquisition, please refer to the latest ASX announcements. On 2 May 2023, a subsidiary of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited executed agreements to acquire an accounting firm located in Bundall, QLD. The acquisition is expected to contribute approximately $1.5m to $2.1m in annual revenues to the Consolidated Group and approximately $0.2m to $0.3m NPATA to the Parent (based on achieving benchmark profitability metrics post improvements). The acquisition is expected to complete in August 2023. For further details on the above acquisition, please refer to the latest ASX announcements. Properties On 28 July 2023, Kelly Partners (Central Coast) Property Trust completed the purchase of a commercial property in Leeton, NSW for $650,000. The purchase was funded through bank borrowings. Kelly Partners Leeton operates its accounting business from these premises. Apart from the matters discussed above and dividends declared as disclosed in note 27, no other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2023 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the Group's operations, the results of those operations, or the Group's state of affairs in future financial years. Likely developments and expected results of operations The Group will continue to pursue its policy of increasing the profitability and market share in the markets within which it operates during the next financial year. The Group’s growth plan is based on a three-pronged strategy: organic growth, network expansion (which includes acquisitions, tuck-ins and greenfields) and the introduction of new services. Economic, environmental and social sustainability risks The operations of the Group are not subject to any particular or significant Commonwealth, State or Territory environmental regulations. Accounting services, which require associated expert advice typically provided by accountants, are important particularly in the case of small and medium enterprises where the complexity of taxation and other compliance requirements are increasing, and therefore it is unlikely that there would be a material risk in relation to economic sustainability. Risks that may arise include rapidity in changes in technology and simplification of tax legislation. The risks in relation to economic sustainability are considered as part of determining strategy and management regularly monitor market developments. Part of the Group’s commitment to managing these risks is ensuring that it has governance systems, structures, values, principles, frameworks and policies to define its decision making context for managing its business sustainably. 14 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 Information on directors Name: Title: Qualifications: Experience and expertise: Brett Kelly (appointed on 16 April 2017) Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer BBus, CA, MTax, DipFS, RTA, JP Brett is the Founder and CEO of Kelly+Partners. He has more than 20 years of commercial and professional accountancy experience, specialising in assisting private clients, private business owners and families. He commenced his career as a Chartered Accountant with 5 years at PwC Australia, and then worked at 3 mid-sized accounting firms. In 2006, Brett founded Kelly+Partners with accounting businesses in North Sydney and the Central Coast, before building out the network to 38 businesses over 32 locations to date. Brett is also the best-selling author of four books on life, business and wisdom. None Other current directorships: Former directorships (last 3 years): None Special responsibilities: Interests in shares: Interests in options: Contractual rights to shares: Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee 22,412,266 ordinary shares None None Name: Title: Qualifications: Experience and expertise: Stephen Rouvray (appointed on 2 May 2017) Deputy Chairman and Non-Executive Independent Director BEc, CA Stephen has over 50 years’ experience in financial services across many senior leadership roles. He was Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary and Manager of Investor Relations for AUB Group (formerly Austbrokers) from 2005 until 2015. Prior to this, he was General Manager for ING Australia Holdings from 2002 to 2005 having joined ING’s predecessor company, Mercantile Mutual, in 1985. Over this 20 year period, Stephen held the position of Company Secretary which included its subsidiary companies operating in the life & general insurance, investment management, funds management and banking sectors. At the start of his career, he worked in the accountancy profession from 1971 to 1984. Since retiring as CFO, Stephen continues to represent AUB Group as a director for a number of its associates. Other current directorships: None Former directorships (last 3 years): None Special responsibilities: Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee 150,000 ordinary shares None None Interests in shares: Interests in options: Contractual rights to shares: Name: Title: Qualifications: Experience and expertise: Ryan Macnamee (appointed on 2 May 2017) Non-Executive Independent Director BCom, GACID Ryan is an experienced business technology executive with over 25 years of IT management and cyber security experience. He is currently on the board of Thinkproject Australia & New Zealand, and previously held board positions at the Open Data Institute and Advanced Navigation. Ryan has served in numerous senior IT management roles, including Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Ryan has also held various senior IT positions at financial, insurance, construction, and retail operations globally. Ryan is co-founder of ECPPro, a Microsoft Azure cloud focused solution provider helping large corporations and MSP (Managed Service Providers) to manage complex cloud environments. Thinkproject Other current directorships: Former directorships (last 3 years): Advanced Navigation Special responsibilities: Interests in shares: Interests in options: Contractual rights to shares: Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee Member of the Audit and Risk Committee 159,901 ordinary shares None None 15 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 Name: Title: Qualifications: Experience and expertise: Other current directorships: Lawrence Cunningham (appointed on 1 July 2022) Non-Executive Independent Director BA Economics, JD Lawrence is an expert on corporate governance, culture, and structure. Since 2007, he has been the Tucker Research Professor at The George Washington University. Cunningham has written extensively on corporate affairs in university journals and periodicals. He has published many influential books, including The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America, in collaboration with Mr. Buffett; The AIG Story, with Hank Greenberg; and Quality Shareholders: How the Best Managers Attract and Keep Them. Lawrence is Vice Chairman of the Board of Constellation Software Inc., a Toronto Stock Exchange company, and Director and former Treasurer of Ocean Colony LLC, a private resort in East Hampton, New York. Cunningham is a Trustee of the Museum of American Finance; a Member of the Dean's Council of Lerner College of Business at the University of Delaware; and a Member of the Editorial Board of Financial History. Lawrence has served on the Boards of Directors of Ashford Hospitality Prime, an NYSE investor in luxury hotels; Pearl West Group, a private investment company in Vancouver, and Strata, a private technology company in Silicon Valley. A former Corporate Associate of Cravath, Swaine & Moore, Lawrence consults for public and private corporations and advises management and boards of directors. He has received numerous awards, including the 2018 B. Kenneth West Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). Vice Chairman of the Board of Constellation Software Inc. (TSE: CSU) and Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) Former directorships (last 3 years): None None Special responsibilities: 10,000 ordinary shares Interests in shares: None Interests in options: None Contractual rights to shares: Name: Title: Qualifications: Experience and expertise: Paul Kuchta (appointed on 2 May 2017) Executive Director BBus, CA, FTIA, DipFP, RTA, JP Paul is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years' accounting experience specialising in the provision of compliance, tax and advisory services to private SME’s and their owners. He commenced his career with Farrar & Company Chartered Accountants in 1998, where he worked for 10 years. Paul then joined Crowe Horwath in 2008 for a further 4 years. He was a founding partner of Kelly+Partners Norwest when the practice was launched in 2012. Paul is the managing director of Kelly+Partners Sydney. Other current directorships: None Former directorships (last 3 years): None Special responsibilities: Interests in shares: Interests in options: Contractual rights to shares: Member of the Audit and Risk Committee 175,784 ordinary shares None None Name: Title: Qualifications: Experience and expertise: Ada Poon (appointed on 6 September 2019) Executive Director BCom, MCom, JP, Registered Tax Agent, SMSF Specialist Advisor Ada has more than 20 years' professional accountancy experience and has specialised in accounting and taxation services to Private Business Owners based in Sydney, business and personal taxation compliance self-managed super funds and outsourced finance department services. Other current directorships: None Former directorships (last 3 years): None None Special responsibilities: 405,137 ordinary shares Interests in shares: None Interests in options: None Contractual rights to shares: 16 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 Company secretary Joyce Au - BCom, MCom, MTax, MA(Law), MAppFin. CA Joyce is a solicitor admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW and a Chartered Accountant. Joyce has 15 years' experience across accounting, tax, finance, commercial law, corporate transactions and business operations. Joyce has worked with Kelly Partners for over 10 years since its inception in 2006 across a number of roles including accounting, audit, finance and operations. Most recently she worked as the Corporate Advisor and Investment Analyst in Kelly Partners Corporate Advisory and Kelly Partners Investment Office businesses, covering due diligence, transactions management, financial analysis and fund administration. Prior to that, Joyce practised commercial law for several years advising on corporate structures & transactions, taxation and Corporations Act matters. Joyce is an alumni of the University of Cambridge and has graduated with a first class honours in law. She also holds Masters degrees in Accounting, Tax and Applied Finance. Meetings of directors The number of meetings of the Company's Board of Directors ('the Board') held during the year ended 30 June 2023, and the number of meetings attended by each director were: Nomination and Full Board Attended Held Remuneration Committee Audit and Risk Committee Attended Attended Held Held Brett Kelly Stephen Rouvray Ryan Macnamee Lawrance Cunningham Paul Kuchta Ada Poon 6 6 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 1 1 1 - - - 1 1 1 - - - - 2 2 - 2 - - 2 2 - 2 - Held: represents the number of meetings held during the time the director held office or was a member of the relevant committee. Committee membership As at the date of this report, the Company had an Audit and Risk Committee and a Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Members acting on the Committees of the Board during the year were: Audit and Risk Committee Nomination and Remuneration Committee Stephen Rouvray (Chairman) Ryan Macnamee Paul Kuchta Stephen Rouvray (Chairman) Ryan Macnamee Brett Kelly Remuneration report (audited) The remuneration report details the key management personnel ('KMP') remuneration arrangements for the Group, in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations. KMP are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, including all directors. The remuneration report is set out under the following main headings: Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration Details of remuneration Service agreements Share-based compensation Additional information Additional disclosures relating to KMP 17 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration The objective of the Group's executive reward framework is to ensure reward for performance is competitive and appropriate for the results delivered. The framework aligns executive reward with the achievement of strategic objectives and the creation of value for shareholders, and it is considered to conform to the market best practice for the delivery of reward. The Board of Directors ('the Board') ensures that executive reward satisfies the following key criteria for good reward governance practices: competitiveness and reasonableness; acceptability to shareholders; performance linkage / alignment of executive compensation; and transparency. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is responsible for determining and reviewing remuneration arrangements for its directors and executives. The performance of the Group depends on the quality of its directors and executives. The remuneration philosophy is to attract, motivate and retain high performance and high quality personnel. The reward framework is designed to align executive reward to shareholders' interests. The Board has considered that it should seek to enhance shareholders' interests by: having economic profit as a core component of plan design; focusing on sustained growth in shareholder wealth, consisting of dividends and growth in share price, and delivering constant or increasing return on assets as well as focusing the executive on key non-financial drivers of value; and attracting and retaining high calibre executives. Additionally, the reward framework should seek to enhance executives' interests by: rewarding capability and experience; reflecting competitive reward for contribution to growth in shareholder wealth; and providing a clear structure for earning rewards. In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of non-executive director and executive director remuneration is separate. Non-executive directors' remuneration Fees and payments to non-executive directors reflect the demands and responsibilities of their role. Non-executive directors' fees and payments are reviewed annually by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee may, from time to time, receive advice from independent remuneration consultants to ensure non- executive directors' fees and payments are appropriate and in line with the market. ASX listing rules require the aggregate non-executive directors' remuneration be determined periodically by a general meeting. A maximum annual aggregate remuneration of $160,000 is currently in place. Executive remuneration The Group aims to reward executives based on their position and responsibility, with a level and mix of remuneration which has both fixed and variable components. The executive remuneration and reward framework has four components: base pay and non-monetary benefits; short-term performance incentives; share-based payments; and other remuneration such as superannuation and long service leave. The combination of these comprises the executive's total remuneration. Fixed remuneration, consisting of base salary, superannuation and non-monetary benefits, are reviewed annually by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee based on individual and business unit performance, the overall performance of the Group and comparable market remunerations. Executives may receive their fixed remuneration in the form of cash or other benefits (for example motor vehicle benefits) where it does not create any additional costs to the Group and provides additional value to the executive. 18 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 Employee Incentive Plan ('EIP') In December 2019, the Board approved the establishment of the EIP. The EIP is designed to assist in the attraction, motivation, retention and reward of employees by allowing them to participate in the overall success and growth of the Group. The EIP is also designed to align the interests of employees with the interests of shareholders by providing an opportunity for the participants to receive an equity interest in the Company. In FY2023 the EIP Trust purchased 147,850 shares on market for a total of $686,167 with an average share price of $4.64. As at 30 June 2023, total shares of 400,130 continue to be held in trust, of which 36,742 shares have been granted to employees and are unvested. During the year, 3,832 of shares vested. Group performance and link to remuneration For the year ended 30 June 2023 there was no link between Group performance and KMP remuneration. Use of remuneration consultants During the financial year ended 30 June 2023, the Group engaged Godfrey Remuneration Group ('GRG') remuneration consultants, to review the remuneration policy of the CEO. A total amount of $6,000 was paid to engage GRG to provide a data analysis report regarding CEO remuneration quantum and structure. Voting and comments made at the Company's 2022 Annual General Meeting ('AGM') The motion was put to a poll at the AGM and was carried. Details of remuneration Amounts of remuneration Details of the remuneration of KMP of the Group are set out in this section. The KMP of the Group consisted of the following directors of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited: Brett Kelly - Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director Stephen Rouvray - Deputy Chairman, Non-Executive Independent Director Lawrence Cunningham, Non-Executive Independent Director Paul Kuchta - Executive Director Ryan Macnamee - Non-Executive Independent Director Ada Poon - Executive Director 2023 Non-Executive Directors: Stephen Rouvray Ryan Macnamee Lawrence Cunningham Executive Directors: Brett Kelly Paul Kuchta Ada Poon Cash salary and fees $ 45,249 36,199 60,000 839,951 10,860 10,860 1,003,119 Short-term benefits Post employ- ment benefits Cash bonus $ Non- monetary $ Super- annuation $ Share- based payments Equity- settled $ Total $ Leave Annual /long service $ - - - - - - - - - - 20,557 - - 20,557 4,751 3,801 - 25,292 1,140 1,140 36,124 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 50,000 40,000 60,000 885,800 12,000 12,000 1,059,800 19 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 Short-term benefits Post employ- ment benefits Cash salary and fees $ Cash bonus $ Non- monetary $ Super- annuation $ Share- based payments Equity- settled $ Leave Annual /long service $ 45,455 36,364 338,306 10,909 10,909 441,943 - - - - - - - - 4,545 3,636 - - 26,945 - - 26,945 23,568 1,091 1,091 33,931 40,633 - - 40,633 - - - - - - Total $ 50,000 40,000 429,452 12,000 12,000 543,452 2022 Non-Executive Directors: Stephen Rouvray Ryan Macnamee Executive Directors: Brett Kelly Paul Kuchta Ada Poon Details of Paul Kuchta and Ada Poon's remuneration are outlined below under 'Service agreements'. The fixed and the variable at risk proportions of remuneration are as follows: Name Non-Executive Directors: Stephen Rouvray Ryan Macnamee Lawrence Cunningham Executive Directors: Brett Kelly Paul Kuchta Ada Poon Fixed remuneration 2022 2023 At risk - STI At risk - LTI 2023 2022 2023 2022 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% - 100% 100% 100% - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Service agreements Remuneration and other terms of employment for KMP are formalised in service agreements. Details of these agreements are as follows: Name: Title: Agreement commenced: Term of agreement: Details: Name: Title: Agreement commenced: Term of agreement: Details: Brett Kelly Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director 6 December 2021 No fixed period Total Fixed Annual Remuneration to be based upon 1% of the actual audited revenues of the Kelly Partners Group. Terms include a 12 month termination notice by either party and non-solicitation clause. Stephen Rouvray Deputy Chairman, Non-Executive Independent Director 2 May 2017 No fixed period Director fees of $50,000 inclusive of superannuation, to be reviewed annually by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. 20 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 Name: Title: Agreement commenced: Term of agreement: Details: Name: Title: Agreement commenced: Term of agreement: Details: Name: Title: Agreement commenced: Term of agreement: Details: Name: Title: Agreement commenced: Term of agreement: Details: Ryan Macnamee Non-Executive Independent Director 2 May 2017 No fixed period Director fees of $40,000 inclusive of superannuation, to be reviewed annually by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Lawrence Cunningham Non-Executive Independent Director 1 July 2022 No fixed period Director fees of $60,000 inclusive of superannuation, to be reviewed annually by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Paul Kuchta Executive Director 2 May 2017 No fixed period Director fees of $12,000 inclusive of superannuation, to be reviewed annually by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Paul Kuchta is an Operating Business Owner in the Kelly Partners Sydney CBD business (incorporating the Kelly Partners Norwest business) and receives a base salary plus dividends from the Operating Business in accordance with the terms of the shareholders' agreement. Ada Poon Executive Director 6 September 2019 No fixed period Director fees of $12,000 inclusive of superannuation, to be reviewed annually by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Ada Poon is an Operating Business Owner in the Kelly Partners North Sydney Partnership and receives a base distribution plus a distribution of profits from that Operating Business in accordance with the terms of the Partnership Agreement. Share-based compensation Issue of shares There were no shares issued to directors and other KMP as part of compensation during the year ended 30 June 2023. Options There were no options over ordinary shares issued to directors and other KMP as part of compensation that were outstanding as at 30 June 2023. Additional information The earnings of the Group for the five years to 30 June 2023 are summarised below: 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 2021 $'000 2020 $'000 2019 $'000 Revenue and other gains EBITDA Profit after income tax 89,460 26,193 11,063 67,436 24,790 13,329 50,709 18,887 10,941 47,290 16,849 10,359 40,342 10,165 7,148 21 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 The factors that are considered to affect total shareholders return ('TSR') are summarised below: 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Share price at financial year end ($) Basic earnings per share (cents per share) Diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 4.70 8.73 8.73 3.88 12.36 12.36 3.40 10.24 10.24 0.88 8.84 8.84 0.89 5.35 5.35 Additional disclosures relating to KMP Shareholding The number of shares in the Company held during the financial year by each director and other members of KMP of the Group, including their personally related parties, is set out below: Ordinary shares Brett Kelly Stephen Rouvray Ryan Macnamee Paul Kuchta Ada Poon Lawrence Cunningham * There were no shares received as part of remuneration. Loans to/(from) KMP and their related parties Key management personnel Loans to directors: Balance at the beginning of the year - loans advanced - interest on loans - repayment of loans advanced Balance at the end of the year Balance at the start of Additions*/ (reduction) the year Other 22,646,592 150,000 159,901 166,243 397,698 - 23,520,434 (234,326) - - 9,541 7,439 10,000 (207,346) Balance at the end of the year 22,412,266 150,000 159,901 175,784 405,137 10,000 23,313,088 - - - - - - - 2023 $ - 1,796,423 31,415 (967,157) 860,681 On 30 October 2022, the Board of Directors approved a loan facility to Brett Kelly. The facility is secured and personally guaranteed by Brett Kelly with interest charged at commercial rates. A significant amount of the loan facility will be repaid by November 2023 via an offset of the director’s dividends paid by the Company. Kelly Partners (Canberra) Property Trust Loans from related party: Balance at the beginning of the year - loans from - interest on loan - payment Balance at the end of the year 22 2023 $ (2,200,000) - (163,381) 1,188,381 (1,175,000) Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 Kelly Partners (Investment Office) Pty Ltd is the investment manager of Kelly Partners Investment Office Special Opportunities Fund #2. Kelly Partners (Canberra) Property Trust is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited. On 20 December 2021, the Kelly Partners Investment Office Special Opportunities Fund #2 advanced a short term loan facility of $2.2m to Kelly Partners (Canberra) Property Trust, to assist with the purchase of Unit 141, 39 Eastlake Parade, Kingston ACT ('the Canberra Property'). The facility is secured by a mortgage over the Canberra Property and is guaranteed by Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited. The term of the facility is 12 months with interest charged at commercial rates and was extended for a further 12 months during the year ended 30 June 2023. On 11 January 2023, $1.0m of the loan was refinanced with a commercial bank. Employee share trust In FY2022 and FY2023, a number of operating businesses paid amounts to an Employee Share Trust as part of the Employee Share Scheme (‘ESS’). The monies received by the Employee Share Trust were used to acquire the shares of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited (KPG.ASX). Loans to Employee Share Trust: Balance at the beginning of the year - loans advanced - interest on loan - payment Balance at the end of the year 2023 $ 898,129 771,700 61,204 (13,139) 1,717,894 This concludes the remuneration report, which has been audited. Shares under option There were no unissued ordinary shares of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited under option outstanding at the date of this report. Shares issued on the exercise of options There were no ordinary shares of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited issued on the exercise of options during the year ended 30 June 2023 and up to the date of this report. Indemnity and insurance of officers The Company has indemnified the directors and executives of the Company for costs incurred, in their capacity as a director or executive, for which they may be held personally liable, except where there is a lack of good faith. During the financial year, the Company paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the directors and executives of the Company against a liability to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium. Indemnity and insurance of auditor The Company has not, during or since the end of the financial year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify the auditor of the Company or any related entity against a liability incurred by the auditor. During the financial year, the Company has not paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the auditor of the Company or any related entity. Proceedings on behalf of the Company No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or part of those proceedings. 23 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' report 30 June 2023 Non-audit services Details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor for non-audit services provided during the financial year by the auditor are outlined in note 30 to the financial statements. The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the financial year, by the auditor (or by another person or firm on the auditor's behalf), is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The directors are of the opinion that the services as disclosed in note 30 to the financial statements do not compromise the external auditor's independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons: all non-audit services have been reviewed and approved to ensure that they do not impact the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) issued by the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board, including reviewing or auditing the auditor's own work, acting in a management or decision- making capacity for the Company, acting as advocate for the Company or jointly sharing economic risks and rewards. Rounding of amounts The Company is of a kind referred to in Corporations Instrument 2016/191, issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, relating to 'rounding-off'. Amounts in this report have been rounded off in accordance with that Corporations Instrument to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, the nearest dollar. Officers of the Company who are former partners of William Buck Accountants & Advisors There are no officers of the Company who are former partners of William Buck Accountants & Advisors. Auditor's independence declaration A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out immediately after this directors' report. This report is made in accordance with a resolution of directors, pursuant to section 298(2)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001. On behalf of the directors ___________________________ Brett Kelly Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 11 August 2023 Sydney 24  Independence Declaration under section 307c of the A Corporations Act 2001 to the Directors of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2023 there have been: no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. Yours faithfully William Buck (NSW) Accountants & Advisors ABN 16 021 300 521 L. E. Tutt Partner Sydney, 11 August 2023 Level 29, 66 Goulburn Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Level 7, 3 Horwood Place, Parramatta NSW 2150 +61 2 8263 4000 nsw.info@williambuck.com williambuck.com.au William Buck is an association of firms, each trading under the name of William Buck across Australia and New Zealand with affiliated offices worldwide. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 25 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income For the year ended 30 June 2023 Revenue Professional services revenue Government grants and subsidies Other income Total revenue and other income Expenses Employment and related expenses Occupancy costs Other expenses Business acquisition and restructuring costs Depreciation and amortisation expense Finance costs Total expenses Profit before income tax expense Income tax expense Profit after income tax expense for the year Other comprehensive income Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss Foreign currency translation Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax Total comprehensive income for the year Profit for the year is attributable to: Non-controlling interests Owners of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Total comprehensive income for the year is attributable to: Non-controlling interests Owners of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Consolidated Note 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 5 6 7 8 8 8 9 86,524 877 2,059 89,460 (45,326) (1,287) (15,847) (807) (9,551) (4,366) (77,184) 64,862 2,085 489 67,436 (32,268) (96) (9,504) (778) (6,330) (2,038) (51,014) 12,276 16,422 (1,213) (3,093) 11,063 13,329 (30) (30) 4 4 11,033 13,333 7,135 3,928 7,766 5,563 11,063 13,329 7,135 3,898 7,766 5,567 11,033 13,333 Basic earnings per share Diluted earnings per share Cents Cents 10 10 8.73 8.73 12.36 12.36 The above consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 26 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Consolidated statement of financial position As at 30 June 2023 Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Lease receivables Accrued income Other financial assets Other assets Total current assets Non-current assets Lease receivables Other financial assets Property, plant and equipment Right-of-use assets Intangible assets Other assets Total non-current assets Total assets Liabilities Current liabilities Trade and other payables Contract liabilities Borrowings Lease liabilities Current tax liabilities Provisions Contingent consideration Other financial liabilities Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities Borrowings Lease liabilities Deferred tax liabilities Provisions Contingent consideration Other financial liabilities Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Consolidated Note 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 11 12 13 14 18 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9 22 23 24 20 21 9 22 23 24 5,331 12,380 62 4,153 2,542 1,431 25,899 11 7,696 11,833 20,614 65,853 681 106,688 2,969 9,905 56 2,718 1,707 735 18,090 73 4,566 11,577 15,908 55,893 536 88,553 132,587 106,643 6,060 2,443 19,265 2,798 1,717 4,075 4,112 1,499 41,969 25,984 21,125 3,038 640 2,370 1,990 55,147 3,994 1,000 11,439 2,372 1,983 3,432 2,032 80 26,332 22,898 15,907 2,653 460 3,395 1,045 46,358 97,116 72,690 35,471 33,953 The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 27 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Consolidated statement of financial position As at 30 June 2023 Equity Issued capital Reserve Retained profits Equity attributable to the owners of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Non-controlling interests Total equity Consolidated Note 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 25 26 13,470 (30) 7,099 20,539 14,932 13,470 2 7,225 20,697 13,256 35,471 33,953 The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 28 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Consolidated statement of changes in equity For the year ended 30 June 2023 Consolidated Balance at 1 July 2021 Profit after income tax expense for the year Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax Total comprehensive income for the year Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Equity attributable to acquisitions (note 25) Purchase / sale of equity interest in subsidiary Distributions to non-controlling interests Dividends paid (note 27) Issued capital $'000 13,470 - - - - - - - Balance at 30 June 2022 13,470 Issued capital $'000 13,470 Reserve $'000 Consolidated Balance at 1 July 2022 Profit after income tax expense for the year Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax Total comprehensive income for the year Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Equity attributable to acquisitions (note 35) Purchase / sale of equity interest in subsidiary Distributions to non-controlling interests Dividends paid (note 27) - - - - - - - Reserve $'000 Retained profits $'000 Non- controlling interests $'000 Total equity $'000 - - 2 2 - - - - 2 2 - (32) (32) - - - - 4,479 5,563 - 7,208 7,766 2 25,157 13,329 4 5,563 7,768 13,333 - 241 - (3,058) 5,166 - (6,886) - 5,166 241 (6,886) (3,058) 7,225 13,256 33,953 Retained profits $'000 Non- controlling interests $'000 Total equity $'000 7,225 3,928 - 13,256 33,953 7,135 11,063 2 (30) 3,928 7,137 11,033 - (174) - (3,880) 3,514 (198) (8,777) - 3,514 (372) (8,777) (3,880) Balance at 30 June 2023 13,470 (30) 7,099 14,932 35,471 The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 29 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Consolidated statement of cash flows For the year ended 30 June 2023 Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from customers Payments to suppliers and employees Government grants received Other income Finance costs paid Income taxes paid Net cash from operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Payment for purchase of business Payment for contingent consideration Proceeds from sale of equity interest in subsidiary Payments for property, plant and equipment Payments for intangibles Payments to employee share scheme trust Loans advanced Proceeds from repayments Proceeds from fitout contribution Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment Payments in respect of deposits Net cash used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from borrowings Proceeds from related party loans Repayment of borrowings Repayment of related party loans Proceeds from equity contribution, non-controlling interests Dividends paid Distributions paid to non-controlling interests Repayment of lease liabilities Proceeds from sub-lease Net cash (used in)/from financing activities Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year Consolidated Note 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 37 23 37 37 37 37 27 37 94,675 (70,920) 877 86 (2,523) (2,698) 66,092 (47,561) 2,085 24 (1,042) (2,017) 19,497 17,581 (4,873) (84) (233) (2,135) (514) (820) (6,328) 3,498 292 - (135) (12,201) (326) 241 (6,797) (675) (769) (1,805) 472 889 171 (130) (11,332) (20,930) 11,592 - (8,804) (1,025) - (3,880) (8,777) (4,120) 62 21,207 2,200 (7,540) - 976 (3,058) (6,886) (3,382) 59 (14,952) 3,576 (6,787) 1,004 227 777 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 11 (5,783) 1,004 The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 30 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 1. General information The financial statements cover Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited (the 'Company' or 'parent entity') and its controlled entities as a consolidated entity consisting of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited and the entities (the 'Group') it controlled at the end of, or during, the year. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited and its controlled entities functional and presentation currency. Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited is a listed public company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Its registered office and principal place of business is: Level 8, 32 Walker Street North Sydney NSW 2060 A description of the nature of the Group's operations and its principal activities are included in the directors' report, which is not part of the financial statements. The financial statements were authorised for issue, in accordance with a resolution of directors, on 11 August 2023. The directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial statements. Note 2. Significant accounting policies The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted The Group has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards, amendments and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period. The adoption of these Accounting Standards and Interpretations did not have any significant impact on the financial performance or position of the Group. New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet mandatory, have not been early adopted by the Group for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2023. The Group has not yet assessed the impact of these new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations. Basis of preparation These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') and the Corporations Act 2001, as appropriate for for-profit oriented entities. These financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB'). Historical cost convention The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for certain financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value. Critical accounting estimates The preparation of the financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements, are disclosed in note 3. Parent entity information In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, these financial statements present the results of the Group only. Supplementary information about the parent entity is disclosed in note 34. Principles of consolidation The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited as at 30 June 2023 and the results of all subsidiaries for the year then ended. 31 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when the Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases. Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between entities in the Group are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group. The acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. A change in ownership interest, without the loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction, where the difference between the consideration transferred and the book value of the share of the non-controlling interests acquired is recognised directly in equity attributable to the parent. Non-controlling interests in the results and equity of subsidiaries are shown separately in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of financial position and statement of changes in equity of the Group. Losses incurred by the Group are attributed to the non-controlling interests in full, even if that results in a deficit balance. Where the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognises the assets including goodwill, liabilities and non-controlling interests in the subsidiary together with any cumulative translation differences recognised in equity. The Group recognises the fair value of the consideration received and the fair value of any investment retained together with any gain or loss in profit or loss. Operating segments Operating segments are presented using the 'management approach', where the information presented is on the same basis as the internal reports provided to the Chief Operating Decision Makers ('CODM'). The CODM is responsible for the allocation of resources to operating segments and assessing their performance. Foreign currency translation Foreign currency transactions Foreign currency transactions are translated into the entity's functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at financial year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss. Foreign operations The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the exchange rates at the reporting date. The revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the average exchange rates, which approximate the rates at the dates of the transactions, for the period. All resulting foreign exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income through the foreign currency reserve in equity. The foreign currency reserve is recognised in profit or loss when the foreign operation or net investment is disposed of. Revenue recognition The Group recognises revenue as follows: Revenue from contracts with customers Revenue is recognised at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Group is expected to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. For each contract with a customer, the Group: identifies the contract with a customer; identifies the performance obligations in the contract; determines the transaction price which takes into account estimates of variable consideration and the time value of money; allocates the transaction price to the separate performance obligations on the basis of the relative stand-alone selling price of each distinct good or service to be delivered; and recognises revenue when or as each performance obligation is satisfied in a manner that depicts the transfer to the customer of the goods or services promised. 32 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) Variable consideration within the transaction price, if any, reflects concessions provided to the customer such as discounts and refunds, any potential bonuses receivable from the customer and any other contingent events. Such estimates are determined using either the 'expected value' or 'most likely amount' method. The measurement of variable consideration is subject to a constraining principle whereby revenue will only be recognised to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognised will not occur. The measurement constraint continues until the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. Amounts received that are subject to the constraining principle are initially recognised as deferred revenue in the form of a separate refund liability. Provision of services Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised over time as the services are rendered based on either a fixed price or an hourly rate. Commissions and other income Commissions and other income is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive the payment is established. Government grants Grants from the government are recognised at their fair value when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and the Group will comply with all attached conditions. Government grants relating to costs are deferred and recognised in profit or loss over the period necessary to match them with the costs that they are intended to compensate. Income tax The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on that period's taxable income based on the applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction, adjusted by the changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences, unused tax losses and the adjustment recognised for prior periods, where applicable. An income tax benefit will arise for the financial year where an income tax loss is incurred and, where permitted to do so, is carried-back against a qualifying prior period's tax payable to generate a refundable tax offset. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to be applied when the assets are recovered or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates that are enacted or substantively enacted, except for: when the deferred income tax asset or liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and that, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting nor taxable profits; or when the taxable temporary difference is associated with interests in subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, and the timing of the reversal can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. The carrying amount of recognised and unrecognised deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date. Deferred tax assets recognised are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that future taxable profits will be available for the carrying amount to be recovered. Previously unrecognised deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that there are future taxable profits available to recover the asset. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only where there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and deferred tax assets against deferred tax liabilities; and they relate to the same taxable authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities which intend to settle simultaneously. Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited (the 'head entity') and its wholly-owned Australian subsidiaries have formed an income tax consolidated group under the tax consolidation regime. The head entity and each subsidiary in the tax consolidated group continue to account for their own current and deferred tax amounts. The tax consolidated group has applied the 'separate taxpayer within group' approach in determining the appropriate amount of taxes to allocate to members of the tax consolidated group. In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, the head entity also recognises the current tax liabilities (or assets) and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed from each subsidiary in the tax consolidated group. 33 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) Assets or liabilities arising under tax funding agreements with the tax consolidated entities are recognised as amounts receivable from or payable to other entities in the tax consolidated group. The tax funding arrangement ensures that the intercompany charge equals the current tax liability or benefit of each tax consolidated group member, resulting in neither a contribution by the head entity to the subsidiaries nor a distribution by the subsidiaries to the head entity. Current and non-current classification Assets and liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position based on current and non-current classification. An asset is classified as current when: it is either expected to be realised or intended to be sold or consumed in the Group's normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected to be realised within 12 months after the reporting period; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other assets are classified as non-current. A liability is classified as current when: it is either expected to be settled in the Group's normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is due to be settled within 12 months after the reporting period; or there is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other liabilities are classified as non-current. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are always classified as non-current. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. For the statement of cash flows presentation purposes, cash and cash equivalents also includes bank overdrafts, which are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the statement of financial position. Trade and other receivables Trade receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any allowance for expected credit losses. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement immediately. The Group has applied the simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses, which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance. To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on days overdue. Accrued income and contract liabilities An accrued income asset arises where the Group has performed by transferring goods or services to a customer prior to the receipt of consideration from the customer or prior to payment becoming due and represents the Group's right to consideration for the transferred good or service. Contract liabilities represent the Group's obligation to transfer services to a customer and are recognised when a customer pays consideration, or when the Group recognises a receivable to reflect its unconditional right to consideration (whichever is earlier) before the Group has transferred the services to the customer. When a customer pays in advance, the amount received by the Group is recognised as a contract liability until the service has been provided to the customer. Property, plant and equipment Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis to write off the net cost of each item of property, plant and equipment over their expected useful lives as follows: Buildings Leasehold improvements Plant and equipment Motor vehicles 40 years 3-10 years 3-7 years 8 years 34 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) The residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting date. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful life of the assets, whichever is shorter. An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when there is no future economic benefit to the Group. Gains and losses between the carrying amount and the disposal proceeds are taken to profit or loss. Right-of-use assets A right-of-use asset is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, adjusted for, as applicable, any lease payments made at or before the commencement date net of any lease incentives received, any initial direct costs incurred, and, except where included in the cost of inventories, an estimate of costs expected to be incurred for dismantling and removing the underlying asset, and restoring the site or asset. Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful life of the asset, whichever is the shorter. Where the Group expects to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the lease term, the depreciation is over its estimated useful life. Right-of use assets are subject to impairment or adjusted for any remeasurement of lease liabilities. The Group has elected not to recognise a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability for short-term leases with terms of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets. Lease payments on these assets are expensed to profit or loss as incurred. Intangible assets Intangible assets acquired as part of a business combination, other than goodwill, are initially measured at their fair value at the date of the acquisition. Intangible assets acquired separately are initially recognised at cost. Indefinite life intangible assets are not amortised and are subsequently measured at cost less any impairment. Finite life intangible assets are subsequently measured at cost less amortisation and any impairment. The gains or losses recognised in profit or loss arising from the derecognition of intangible assets are measured as the difference between net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the intangible asset. The method and useful lives of finite life intangible assets are reviewed annually. Changes in the expected pattern of consumption or useful life are accounted for prospectively by changing the amortisation method or period. Goodwill Goodwill arises on the acquisition of a business. Goodwill is not amortised. Instead, goodwill is tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired, and is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Impairment losses on goodwill are taken to profit or loss and are not subsequently reversed. Brand names and intellectual property Brand names and intellectual property have indefinite useful lives and are not amortised. Customer relationships Customer contracts acquired in a business combination are amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of their expected benefit, being their finite life of 3 to 7 years. Software - Computer software Significant costs associated with computer software are deferred and amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of their expected benefit, being their finite life of 3 years. Impairment of non-financial assets Goodwill and other intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other non- financial assets are 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. 35 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs of disposal and value-in-use. The value-in-use is the present value of the estimated future cash flows relating to the asset using a pre-tax discount rate specific to the asset or cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Assets that do not have independent cash flows are grouped together to form a cash-generating unit. Trade and other payables Trade and other payables represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial year and which are unpaid. Due to their short-term nature they are measured at amortised cost and are not discounted. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. Borrowings Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received, net of transaction costs. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Where there is an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting date, the loans and borrowings are classified as non-current. Borrowings are removed from the balance sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expired. The difference between the carrying amount of a financial liability that has been extinguished or transferred to another party and the consideration paid, including any non-cash assets transferred or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss as other income or finance costs. Lease liabilities A lease liability is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The lease liability is initially recognised at the present value of the lease payments to be made over the term of the lease, discounted using the Group's incremental borrowing rate. Lease payments comprise of fixed payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, amounts expected to be paid under residual value guarantees, exercise price of a purchase option when the exercise of the option is reasonably certain to occur, and any anticipated termination penalties. Lease liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The carrying amounts are remeasured if there is a change in the following: future lease payments arising from a change in an index or a rate used; residual guarantee; lease term; certainty of a purchase option and termination penalties. When a lease liability is remeasured, an adjustment is made to the corresponding right-of use asset, or to profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset is fully written down. Group as a lessor When the Group is an intermediate lessor, it accounts for the head lease and the sublease as two separate contracts. The sublease is classified as a finance or operating lease by reference to the right-of-use asset arising from the head lease. Leases in which the Group transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to the ownership of an asset are classified as a finance lease, where the asset is recognised on the statement of financial position and presented as a lease receivable at an amount equal to the net investment in the lease. The interest rate implicit in the lease is used to measure the net investment in the lease. Initial direct costs are included in the initial measurement of the net investment in the lease. Finance costs All finance costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. Employee benefits Short-term employee benefits Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and long service leave expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. 36 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) Other long-term employee benefits The liability for annual leave and long service leave not expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on high quality corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. Equity-settled compensation Equity-settled compensation benefits are provided to employees. Equity-settled transactions are awards of shares, or options over shares, that are provided to employees in exchange for the rendering of services. The cost of equity-settled transactions are recognised as an expense with a corresponding increase in equity over the vesting period. The cumulative charge to profit or loss is calculated based on the grant date fair value of the award, the best estimate of the number of awards that are likely to vest and the expired portion of the vesting period. Fair value measurement When an asset or liability, financial or non-financial, is measured at fair value for recognition or disclosure purposes, the fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date; and assumes that the transaction will take place either: in the principal market; or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market. Fair value is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming they act in their economic best interests. For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement is based on its highest and best use. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value are those that are appropriate in the circumstances and which maximise the use of relevant observable inputs and minimise the use of unobservable inputs. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified into three levels, using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. Classifications are reviewed at each reporting date and transfers between levels are determined based on a reassessment of the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. For recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements, external valuers may be used when internal expertise is either not available or when the valuation is deemed to be significant. External valuers are selected based on market knowledge and reputation. Where there is a significant change in fair value of an asset or liability from one period to another, an analysis is undertaken, which includes a verification of the major inputs applied in the latest valuation and a comparison, where applicable, with external sources of data. Issued capital Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. Share buy-back Where any group company purchases the Company’s equity instruments, for example as the result of a share buy-back or a share-based payment plan, the consideration paid, including any directly attributable incremental costs (net of income taxes) is deducted from equity attributable to the owners of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited as treasury shares until the shares are cancelled or reissued. Where such ordinary shares are subsequently reissued, any consideration received, net of any directly attributable incremental transaction costs and the related income tax effects, is included in equity attributable to the owners of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited. Business combinations The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for business combinations regardless of whether equity instruments or other assets are acquired. 37 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) The consideration transferred is the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred, equity instruments issued or liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree and the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree. For each business combination, the non-controlling interests in the acquiree is measured at either fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree's identifiable net assets. All acquisition costs are expensed as incurred to profit or loss. On the acquisition of a business, the Group assesses the financial assets acquired and liabilities assumed for appropriate classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic conditions, the Group's operating or accounting policies and other pertinent conditions in existence at the acquisition-date. Where the business combination is achieved in stages, the Group remeasures its previously held equity interest in the acquiree at the acquisition-date fair value and the difference between the fair value and the previous carrying amount is recognised in profit or loss. Contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer is recognised at the acquisition-date fair value. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability is recognised in profit or loss. Contingent consideration classified as equity is not remeasured and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. The difference between the acquisition-date fair value of assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interests in the acquiree and the fair value of the consideration transferred and the fair value of any pre-existing investment in the acquiree is recognised as goodwill. If the consideration transferred and the pre-existing fair value is less than the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired, being a bargain purchase to the acquirer, the difference is recognised as a gain directly in profit or loss by the acquirer on the acquisition-date, but only after a reassessment of the identification and measurement of the net assets acquired, the non-controlling interests in the acquiree, if any, the consideration transferred and the acquirer's previously held equity interest in the acquirer. Business combinations are initially accounted for on a provisional basis. The acquirer retrospectively adjusts the provisional amounts recognised and also recognises additional assets or liabilities during the measurement period, based on new information obtained about the facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition-date. The measurement period ends on either the earlier of (i) 12 months from the date of the acquisition or (ii) when the acquirer receives all the information possible to determine fair value. Earnings per share Basic earnings per share Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to the owners of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited, excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the financial year. Diluted earnings per share Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the weighted average number of shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares. Goods and Services Tax ('GST') and other similar taxes Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not recoverable from the tax authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of the acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense. Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority is included in other receivables or other payables in the statement of financial position. Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the tax authority, are presented as operating cash flows. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority. 38 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) Rounding of amounts The Company is of a kind referred to in Corporations Instrument 2016/191, issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, relating to 'rounding-off'. Amounts in this report have been rounded off in accordance with that Corporations Instrument to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, the nearest dollar. Note 3. Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in relation to assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Management bases its judgements, estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on other various factors, including expectations of future events, management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and estimates will seldom equal the related actual results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities (refer to the respective notes) within the next financial year are discussed below. Allowance for expected credit losses The allowance for expected credit losses assessment requires a degree of estimation and judgement. It is based on the lifetime expected credit loss, grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and on days overdue, and makes assumptions to allocate an overall expected credit loss rate for each group. These assumptions include past default experience of the debtor profile and an assessment of the historical loss rates. Accrued income An accrued income asset arises where the Group has performed by transferring goods or services to a customer prior to the receipt of consideration from the customer and represents the Group’s right to consideration for the transferred good or service. While assessing the accrued income balance, a degree of estimation needs to be applied on its recoverability and the assessment is primarily based on the Operating Business Owner’s professional judgement on the proportionate completion of the performance obligations in comparison to the transaction price stated in the contract . Goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets The Group tests annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate impairment, whether goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets have suffered any impairment, in accordance with the accounting policy stated in note 2. The recoverable amounts of cash-generating units have been determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations require the use of assumptions, including estimated discount rates based on the current cost of capital and growth rates of the estimated future cash flows. Lease term The lease term is a significant component in the measurement of both the right-of-use asset and lease liability. Judgement is exercised in determining whether there is reasonable certainty that an option to extend the lease or purchase the underlying asset will be exercised, or an option to terminate the lease will not be exercised, when ascertaining the periods to be included in the lease term. In determining the lease term, all facts and circumstances that create an economical incentive to exercise an extension option, or not to exercise a termination option, are considered at the lease commencement date. Factors considered may include the importance of the asset to the Group's operations; comparison of terms and conditions to prevailing market rates; incurrence of significant penalties; existence of significant leasehold improvements; and the costs and disruption to replace the asset. The Group reassesses whether it is reasonably certain to exercise an extension option, or not exercise a termination option, if there is a significant event or significant change in circumstances. Incremental borrowing rate Where the interest rate implicit in a lease cannot be readily determined, an incremental borrowing rate is estimated to discount future lease payments to measure the present value of the lease liability at the lease commencement date. Such a rate is based on what the Group estimates it would have to pay a third party to borrow the funds necessary to obtain an asset of a similar value to the right-of-use asset, with similar terms, security and economic environment. 39 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 3. Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions (continued) Business combinations As discussed in note 2, business combinations are initially accounted for on a provisional basis. The fair value of assets acquired, liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed are initially estimated by the Group taking into consideration all available information at the reporting date. Fair value adjustments on the finalisation of the business combination accounting is retrospective, where applicable, to the period the combination occurred and may have an impact on the assets and liabilities, depreciation and amortisation reported. Note 4. Operating segments The Group is organised into two reportable segments: (1) Accounting and (2) Other services. The principal products and services of each of these operating segments are as follows: Accounting Accounting and taxation services, corporate secretarial, outsourced CFO, audits, business structuring, bookkeeping, and all other accounting related services. Financial broking services, wealth management, investment office and all other non- accounting services. Other services The operating segments are based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Board of Directors (who are identified as the Chief Operating Decision Makers ('CODM')) in assessing performance and in determining the allocation of resources. The CODM reviews EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation). The accounting policies adopted for internal reporting to the CODM are consistent with those adopted in the financial statements. Operating reportable segment information Year ended 30 June 2023: Revenue EBITDA Profit before income tax expense Segment assets, liabilities and net assets at 30 June 2023: Current assets Non-current assets Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Net assets Accounting $'000 Other services $'000 Total $'000 79,070 23,874 10,306 7,454 2,318 1,970 86,524 26,192 12,276 23,064 104,501 (39,286) (52,722) 35,557 2,835 2,187 (2,683) (2,425) (86) 25,899 106,688 (41,969) (55,147) 35,471 40 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 4. Operating segments (continued) Year ended 30 June 2022: Revenue EBITDA Profit before income tax expense Segment assets, liabilities and net assets at 30 June 2022: Current assets Non-current assets Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Net assets Note 5. Professional services revenue Accounting $'000 Other services $'000 Total $'000 59,077 23,071 14,871 5,785 1,719 1,551 64,862 24,790 16,422 15,219 86,340 (24,068) (43,541) 33,951 2,871 2,213 (2,264) (2,817) 2 18,090 88,553 (26,332) (46,358) 33,953 Professional services revenue Timing of revenue recognition The revenue from provision of services from contracts with customers is recognised over time. Refer to note 4 for revenue by operating segments. Note 6. Government grants and subsidies Government grants in relation to COVID-19 Government apprenticeship support programme Note 7. Other income Remeasurement of lease liabilities Change in fair value of contingent consideration (note 23) Commissions Other income Other income 41 Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 86,524 64,862 Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 - 877 877 1,348 737 2,085 Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 114 1,859 39 47 2,059 49 417 16 7 489 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 8. Expenses Profit before income tax includes the following specific expenses: Depreciation and amortisation Depreciation right-of-use of assets Depreciation property, plant and equipment Amortisation Finance costs Interest and finance charges paid/payable on lease liabilities Interest on bank overdrafts and loans Interest on unwinding retention Net loss on disposal Net loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Employment and related expenses Salaries, wages and contractors Superannuation* Other on costs Employee leave Total employment and related expenses Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 3,330 2,030 4,191 9,551 1,274 2,523 569 4,366 2,478 1,490 2,362 6,330 652 1,041 345 2,038 198 - 40,783 2,908 1,813 (178) 28,968 2,006 880 414 45,326 32,268 * Superannuation as a percentage of salaries, wages and contractors may vary from year to year due to changes in salary sacrifice arrangements as well as changes to contractor engagements. 42 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 9. Income tax Income tax expense Current tax Origination and reversal of temporary differences Adjustment recognised for prior periods Aggregate income tax expense Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense and tax at the statutory rate Profit before income tax expense Tax at the statutory tax rate of 30% Tax effect amounts which are not deductible/(taxable) in calculating taxable income: Other non-taxable items Current year tax losses not recognised Adjustment recognised for prior periods Distributions to non-controlling interests Income tax expense Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 2,364 (1,052) (99) 1,213 3,073 37 (17) 3,093 12,276 16,422 3,683 4,927 (303) 3,380 40 (99) (2,108) 83 5,010 51 (17) (1,951) 1,213 3,093 As the majority of operating businesses are structured as partnerships, the income tax expense attributable to the non- controlling interests in these partnerships is not included in the consolidated accounts. This is with the exception of subsidiaries that are in a corporate structure where the consolidated income tax expense is included in the profit attributable to non-controlling interests in these subsidiaries. The remaining balance of the consolidated income tax expense is included in the profit attributable to the shareholders in the parent entity. Net deferred tax liability Amounts recognised in profit or loss: Accrued expenses Income assessable on receipt Differences between accounting and tax depreciation Customer relationship intangibles Leases Deferred tax liability Movements: Opening balance Charged/(credited) to profit or loss Additions through business combinations (note 35) Other movements Closing balance 43 Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 (1,149) 519 725 3,569 (626) 3,038 2,653 (1,052) 1,604 (167) 3,038 (939) 626 735 2,479 (248) 2,653 795 37 1,715 106 2,653 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 9. Income tax (continued) Provision for income tax Provision for income tax Note 10. Earnings per share Profit after income tax Non-controlling interests Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 1,717 1,983 Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 11,063 (7,135) 13,329 (7,766) Profit after income tax attributable to the owners of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited 3,928 5,563 Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per share 45,000,000 45,000,000 Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share 45,000,000 45,000,000 Number Number Basic earnings per share Diluted earnings per share Note 11. Cash and cash equivalents Cash at bank and in hand Reconciliation to cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year The above figures are reconciled to cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows as follows: Balances as above Bank overdrafts (note 20) Balance as per statement of cash flows Cents Cents 8.73 8.73 12.36 12.36 Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 5,331 2,969 5,331 (11,114) 2,969 (1,965) (5,783) 1,004 44 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 12. Trade and other receivables Current assets Trade receivables Less: Allowance for expected credit losses Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 12,944 (564) 10,274 (369) 12,380 9,905 Allowance for expected credit losses The Group has written off a loss of $112,000 (2022: $52,000) in respect of credit losses during the year ended 30 June 2023. The ageing of the receivables and allowance for expected credit losses provided for above are as follows: Consolidated 0 to 3 months overdue 3 to 6 months overdue Over 6 months overdue Expected credit loss rate 2023 % 2022 % Carrying amount 2022 $'000 2023 $'000 0.83% 5.37% 43.45% 0.81% 5.64% 40.92% 10,520 1,515 909 8,794 872 608 12,944 10,274 Allowance for expected credit losses 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 88 81 395 564 71 49 249 369 The Group has adopted a lifetime expected loss allowance in estimating expected credit losses to trade receivables through the use of a provisions matrix using fixed rates of credit loss provisioning. These provisions are considered representative across all customers of the Group based on recent sales experience, historical collection rates and forward-looking information that is available. Movements in the allowance for expected credit losses are as follows: Opening balance Additional provisions recognised Receivables written off during the year as uncollectable Closing balance Note 13. Lease receivables Current assets Lease receivables Non-current assets Lease receivables 45 Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 369 307 (112) 564 Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 62 11 73 216 205 (52) 369 56 73 129 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 14. Other financial assets Current assets Loans to partners Loans to related parties (note 33) Non-current assets Loans to partners Loans to related parties (note 33) Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 1,681 861 2,542 5,978 1,718 7,696 10,238 1,707 - 1,707 3,668 898 4,566 6,273 Loans to partners primarily represents amounts of money which have first been borrowed on the balance sheet of various controlled entities, and then secondly on lent to partners to assist them with their purchase of equity into that entity. This results in the controlled entity having both a financial liability to the financier, and a corresponding financial asset to the partner. These loans are typically repaid over a four to eight year period. As the loans are repaid by the partners and the financial asset amortises, there is a corresponding amortisation in the financial liability. Repayment of these loans is typically from partner equity distributions. Note 15. Property, plant and equipment Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 4,179 (212) 3,967 6,635 (2,653) 3,982 5,833 (2,618) 3,215 1,122 (453) 669 4,179 (118) 4,061 6,137 (2,389) 3,748 5,273 (1,990) 3,283 776 (291) 485 11,833 11,577 Non-current assets Land and buildings - at cost Less: Accumulated depreciation Leasehold improvements - at cost Less: Accumulated depreciation Plant and equipment - at cost Less: Accumulated depreciation Motor vehicles - at cost Less: Accumulated depreciation 46 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 15. Property, plant and equipment (continued) Reconciliations Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out below: Consolidated Balance at 1 July 2021 Additions Additions through business combinations (note 35) Disposals - written down value Depreciation expense Balance at 30 June 2022 Additions Additions through business combinations (note 35) Disposals - written down value Depreciation expense Land and buildings $'000 Leasehold improve- ments $'000 Plant and equipment $'000 Motor vehicles $'000 Total $'000 2,039 2,093 - - (71) 4,061 - - - (94) 2,676 1,726 - (3) (651) 3,748 1,203 - (151) (818) 1,219 2,612 92 (5) (635) 3,283 776 152 (60) (936) 401 370 10 (163) (133) 485 426 - (60) (182) 6,335 6,801 102 (171) (1,490) 11,577 2,405 152 (271) (2,030) Balance at 30 June 2023 3,967 3,982 3,215 669 11,833 Note 16. Right-of-use assets Non-current assets Land and buildings - right-of-use assets Less: Accumulated depreciation Plant and equipment - right-of-use Less: Accumulated depreciation Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 29,383 (8,832) 20,551 124 (61) 63 21,467 (5,654) 15,813 337 (242) 95 20,614 15,908 The Group leases land and buildings for its offices under agreements of between 2 to 10 years with, in some cases, options to extend. The leases have various escalation clauses. On renewal, the terms of the leases are renegotiated. The Group also leases office equipment under agreements of between 2 to 5 years. For other AASB 16 and lease related disclosures refer to the following: note 8 for details of depreciation on right-of-use assets, interest on lease liabilities and other lease payments; note 21 for lease liabilities and maturities of lease liabilities; consolidated statement of cash flow for repayment of lease liabilities. 47 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 16. Right-of-use assets (continued) Reconciliations Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out below: Consolidated Balance at 1 July 2021 Additions Additions through business combinations (note 35) Impairment of assets Adjustments as a result of a different treatment of extension and termination options Depreciation expense Balance at 30 June 2022 Additions Additions through business combinations (note 35) Adjustments as a result of a different treatment of extension and termination options Depreciation expense Balance at 30 June 2023 Note 17. Intangible assets Land and buildings $'000 Plant and equipment $'000 Total $'000 9,385 7,628 183 (166) 1,232 (2,449) 15,813 6,480 2,160 (604) (3,298) 20,551 100 24 - - - (29) 95 - - - (32) 63 9,485 7,652 183 (166) 1,232 (2,478) 15,908 6,480 2,160 (604) (3,330) 20,614 Non-current assets Goodwill - at cost Brand names and intellectual property - at cost Customer relationships - at cost Less: Accumulated amortisation Computer software - at cost Less: Accumulated amortisation Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 41,239 36,059 3,300 3,300 32,867 (12,038) 20,829 1,094 (609) 485 24,325 (8,120) 16,205 665 (336) 329 65,853 55,893 48 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 17. Intangible assets (continued) Reconciliations Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out below: Consolidated Brand names and intellectual property $'000 Goodwill $'000 Customer relationships $'000 Computer Software $'000 Total $'000 Balance at 1 July 2021 Additions Additions through business combinations (note 35) Amortisation expense Balance at 30 June 2022 Additions Additions through business combinations (note 35) Amortisation expense 25,265 - 10,794 - 36,059 - 5,180 - 3,300 - - - 3,300 - - - 5,831 359 12,185 (2,170) 16,205 167 8,375 (3,918) 80 436 5 (192) 329 429 - (273) 34,476 795 22,984 (2,362) 55,893 596 13,555 (4,191) Balance at 30 June 2023 41,239 3,300 20,829 485 65,853 Brand names and intellectual property have indefinite useful lives and are not amortised. Impairment testing In disclosing the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to each cash-generating units ('CGU'), a materially threshold of 10% of the total value of goodwill was used. Any individual CGU with a carrying amount of goodwill under the threshold is grouped in the 'Other partnerships' category. The aggregate carrying amount of goodwill allocated to each CGU is: 2023 - Consolidated Kelly Partners (Sydney) Pty Ltd Kelly Partners South West Sydney Partnership Kelly Partners Western Sydney Partnership Other partnerships Brand names and intellectual property $'000 419 420 440 2,021 3,300 Goodwill $'000 5,232 5,247 5,496 25,264 41,239 Total $'000 5,651 5,667 5,936 27,285 44,539 49 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 17. Intangible assets (continued) 2022 - Consolidated Kelly Partners North Sydney Partnership Kelly Partners (Sydney) Pty Ltd Kelly Partners South West Sydney Partnership Kelly Partners Western Sydney Partnership Kelly Partners Wollongong Partnership Other partnerships Brand names and intellectual property $'000 Goodwill $'000 3,951 5,232 5,247 5,101 3,392 13,136 36,059 362 479 480 467 310 1,202 3,300 Total $'000 4,313 5,711 5,727 5,568 3,702 14,338 39,359 The recoverable amount of each CGU above is determined based on value in use calculations. These calculations use cashflow projections over a five year period, based on financial budgets approved by management. These budgets use historical growth rates to project revenue. Costs are calculated taking into account historical gross margins as well as estimated inflation rates over the period which are consistent with inflation rates applicable to the locations in which the CGU operates. With regard to the assessment of the CGU's, management believes that no reasonable possible change in any of the key assumptions used would cause the carrying value of the unit to materially exceed its recoverable amount. The following assumptions were used in the calculations: Terminal growth rate Discount rate Consolidated 2023 % 2022 % 2.5% 7.7% 2.5% 8.1% The discount rate is calculated using the Weighted Average Cost of Capital ('WACC') of the Group, taking into account the Group's sources of capital including listed equity, unlisted equity and bank debt. Note 18. Other assets Current assets Prepayments Other Non-current assets Deposits Other Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 1,420 11 1,431 618 63 681 735 - 735 482 54 536 2,112 1,271 Deposits primarily comprise of amounts used as security for bank guarantees. Refer to note 31 for further information on guarantees. 50 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 19. Trade and other payables Current liabilities Trade payables GST payable Sundry payables and accrued expenses Refer to note 28 for further information on financial instruments. Note 20. Borrowings Current liabilities Bank overdrafts Bank loans Related party loans Non-current liabilities Bank loans Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 1,591 1,869 2,600 6,060 992 1,188 1,814 3,994 Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 11,114 6,976 1,175 1,965 7,274 2,200 19,265 11,439 25,984 22,898 45,249 34,337 Refer to note 28 for further information on financial instruments. Controlled entities' facilities The Group has banking facilities in place with Westpac for all of its operating businesses. The facilities consist of overdraft facilities, term loans, bank guarantees and other ancillary facilities. Each subsidiary's debt facilities is granted security by that entity, the corporate partners of that entity, limited personal guarantees of the operating business owners, and a guarantee provided by the parent over all existing and future assets and undertakings. Subsidiaries also have bilateral arrangements in place with Westpac and other financiers for other facilities including credit cards, equipment finance, and bank guarantees. These facilities and their securities are permitted under the Westpac arrangements. Parent entity facilities As at 30 June 2023, the parent has a $3,000,000 revolving line of term credit. The debt facilities are granted security over the parent entity, as well as the guarantor group which comprises Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited and the majority of its wholly owned subsidiaries. The parent entity also has bilateral arrangements in place with Westpac and other financiers for ancillary facilities including credit cards, equipment finance, and bank guarantees. These facilities and their securities are permitted under the Westpac arrangements. 51 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 20. Borrowings (continued) Covenants The Group’s financier has financial covenants in place, which may act to limit the total indebtedness of the Group under certain circumstances, such as if there were a significant drop in earnings. As at balance date, the Group is in compliance with its financial covenants. Related party loans Refer to note 33 for further information. Financing arrangements Unrestricted access was available at the reporting date to the following lines of credit: Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 16,280 33,920 1,175 51,375 11,114 32,960 1,175 45,249 5,166 960 - 6,126 11,450 30,452 2,200 44,102 1,965 30,172 2,200 34,337 9,485 280 - 9,765 Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 2,798 2,372 21,125 15,907 23,923 18,279 Total facilities Bank overdraft Bank loans Related party loan Used at the reporting date Bank overdraft Bank loans Related party loan Unused at the reporting date Bank overdraft Bank loans Related party loan Note 21. Lease liabilities Current liabilities Lease liabilities Non-current liabilities Lease liabilities Refer to note 28 for further information on financial instruments. Contractual maturities of lease liabilities at 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2022 is set out below: 52 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 21. Lease liabilities (continued) Consolidated - 2023 Lease liabilities Consolidated - 2022 Lease liabilities Note 22. Provisions Current liabilities Employee entitlements Non-current liabilities Employee entitlements Note 23. Contingent consideration Current liabilities Contingent consideration Non-current liabilities Contingent consideration Carrying amount $'000 1 year or less $'000 Between 1 and 2 years $'000 Between 2 and 5 years Over 5 years $'000 $'000 Remaining contractual maturities $'000 23,923 2,798 2,410 7,253 11,462 23,923 18,279 2,372 2,068 4,858 8,981 18,279 Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 4,075 3,432 640 460 4,715 3,892 Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 4,112 2,032 2,370 6,482 3,395 5,427 Contingent consideration relates to the fair value of the contingent component of the purchase price of the acquisitions completed in the current and prior period(s). Contingent consideration is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy and has been estimated using a present value approach. The contingent consideration fair value is estimated by discounting the future cash outflows by the discount rate disclosed in note 17. The discount rate is calculated using the WACC of the Group. 53 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 23. Contingent consideration (continued) A reconciliation of the movement in contingent consideration for the financial year is set out below: Opening balance Additions Additions through business combination (note 35) Change in fair value of contingent consideration Settled in cash Fair value movement - unwinding of interest Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 5,427 2 2,427 (1,859) (84) 569 6,482 2,170 125 3,530 (417) (326) 345 5,427 Change in fair value of contingent consideration relates to acquisition completed where the vendor had not achieved the required targets for the payments of the contingent consideration in full. Note 24. Other financial liabilities Current liabilities Loans from partners Loans from others Non-current liabilities Loans from partners Loans from others Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 71 1,428 1,499 1,048 942 1,990 3,489 80 - 80 1,045 - 1,045 1,125 The current portion of 'Loans from others' primarily relates to the upfront payment made for the acquisition of the East Sydney business on 5 July 2023. Although the payment occurred on 5 July 2023, the completion of the transaction was back dated to 3 April 2023. The non-current portion of 'Loans from others' relates to working capital loans provided by vendors to Kelly Partners' operating businesses as per the terms of the acquisitions. These loans are typically repaid at the same time as the payment of the contingent consideration. Refer to note 14 for details on loans to and from partners. Note 25. Issued capital Ordinary shares - fully paid 45,000,000 45,000,000 13,470 13,470 Consolidated 2023 Shares 2022 Shares 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 54 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 25. Issued capital (continued) Ordinary shares Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in any dividends declared and any proceeds attributable to shareholders should the Company be wound up, in proportions that consider both the number of shares held and the extent to which those shares are paid up. The fully paid ordinary shares have no par value and the Company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital. On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each share shall have one vote. Share buy-back On 11 October 2021, the Company announced the continuation of its share buy-back program of up to 5% of the minimum number of Company's shares outstanding in the last 12 months. The program expired on 11 October 2022 and has not been renewed. Capital risk management Management controls the capital of the Group in order to maintain acceptable debt to equity and debt to EBITDA ratios, provide the shareholders and partners with adequate returns and ensure that the Group can fund its operations and continue as a going concern. The Group's capital includes ordinary share capital and financial liabilities. There are no externally imposed capital requirements other than the financial covenants outlined in note 20. Management effectively manages the Group's capital by assessing the Group's financial risks and adjusting its capital structure in response to changes in these risks and the market. These responses include the management of debt levels, distributions to shareholders and partners and share issues. There have been no changes to the strategy adopted by management to manage the capital of the Group since the prior year. Note 26. Reserve Foreign currency reserve Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 (30) 2 Foreign currency reserve The reserve is used to recognise exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations to Australian dollars. Movements in reserve Movements in reserve during the current and previous financial year are set out below: Consolidated Balance at 1 July 2021 Foreign currency translation Less: share of non-controlling interest Balance at 30 June 2022 Foreign currency translation Less: share of non-controlling interest Balance at 30 June 2023 55 Foreign currency $'000 - 4 (2) 2 (30) (2) (30) Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 27. Dividends Dividends paid during the financial year were as follows: During the year ended 30 June 2023: For the year ended 30 June 2023: First interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 29 July 2022 Second interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 31 August 2022 Third interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 30 September 2022 Fourth interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 31 October 2022 Fifth interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 30 November 2022 Sixth interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 30 December 2022 Seventh interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 31 January 2023 Eighth interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 28 February 2023 Ninth interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 31 March 2023 Tenth interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 28 April 2023 Eleventh interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 31 May 2023 Twelfth interim dividend of $0.00399 per ordinary share, paid on 30 June 2023 For the year ended 30 June 2022: Final dividend of $0.0139 per ordinary share, paid on 5 August 2022 Final dividend of $ 0.0011 per ordinary share, paid on 31 August 2022 Special dividend of $0.0116 per ordinary share, paid on 31 August 2022 Special dividend of $0.0116 per ordinary share, paid on 30 September 2022 During the year ended 30 June 2022: For the year ended 30 June 2022: First interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 30 July 2021 Second interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 31 August 2021 Third interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 30 September 2021 Fourth interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 29 October 2021 Fifth interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 30 November 2021 Sixth interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 31 December 2021 Seventh interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 31 January 2022 Eighth interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 28 February 2022 Ninth interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 31 March 2022 Tenth interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 29 April 2022 Eleventh interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 31 May 2022 Twelfth interim dividend of $0.00363 per ordinary share, paid on 30 June 2022 For the year ended 30 June 2021: Final dividend of $0.00680 per ordinary share, paid on 20 August 2021 Special dividend of $0.00520 per ordinary share, paid on 20 August 2021 Special dividend of $0.00440 per ordinary share, paid on 30 September 2021 Special dividend of $0.00800 per ordinary share, paid on 29 October 2021 Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 2,160 626 50 522 522 1,720 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 1,956 306 234 198 364 1,102 3,058 Total 3,880 Final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2023 will be declared and paid prior to November 2023 and will be at a minimum 1.65 cents per share. Total ordinary dividends (excluding special dividends) for the year ended 30 June 2023 including the final dividend is expected to be 6.44 cents per share, representing a 10% increase on prior year ordinary dividends. 56 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 27. Dividends (continued) Franking credits Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 Franking credits available for subsequent financial years 3,884 3,859 The above amounts represent the balance of the franking account as at the end of the financial year, adjusted for: franking credits that will arise from the payment of the amount of the provision for income tax at the reporting date franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as a liability at the reporting date franking credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables at the reporting date Note 28. Financial instruments Financial risk management objectives The Group is exposed to a variety of financial risks through its use of financial instruments: market risk (including interest rate risk and price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group‘s overall risk management plan seeks to minimise potential adverse effects due to the unpredictability of financial markets. The Group does not use derivative financial instruments or speculate in financial assets. Risk management is carried out by senior management under policies approved by the Board of Directors ('the Board'). The policies include identification and analysis of the risk exposure of the Group and appropriate procedures, controls and risk limits. Management identifies and evaluates financial risks within the Group's businesses and reports to the Board on a regular basis. The Group's financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, accounts receivable and payable, bank loans and overdrafts, loans to and from subsidiaries, and leases. Market risk Price risk The Group is not exposed to any significant market risk in relation to the prices it charges for the provision of professional services. Interest rate risk The Group is exposed to interest rate risk as funds are borrowed at floating and fixed rates. Borrowings issued at floating rates expose the Group to fair value interest rate risk. The Group's policy is to minimise interest rate cash flow risk exposures on long-term financing. At the reporting date, the Group is exposed to changes in market interest rates through its bank borrowings, which are subject to variable interest rates. The following table illustrates the sensitivity on the net result for the year and equity to a reasonably possible change in interest rates of 1% and -1% (2022: +1% and -1%), with effect from the beginning of the year. These changes are considered to be reasonably possible based on observation of current market conditions. The calculations are based on the financial instruments held at each reporting date. All other variables are held constant. 57 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 28. Financial instruments (continued) Borrowings Bank overdrafts Bank loans Weighted average interest rate % 2023 +1% $'000 Weighted average interest rate % -1% $'000 2022 +1% $'000 -1% $'000 8.22% 7.56% (111) (330) 111 330 4.74% 4.56% (20) (302) 20 302 Credit risk Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Group. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date to recognised financial assets is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the statement of financial position and notes to the financial statements. The Group does not hold any collateral. The Group has adopted a lifetime expected loss allowance in estimating expected credit losses to trade receivables through the use of a provisions matrix using fixed rates of credit loss provisioning. These provisions are considered representative across all customers of the Group based on recent sales experience, historical collection rates and forward-looking information that is available. Generally, trade receivables are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Indicators of this include the failure of a debtor to engage in a repayment plan and no active enforcement activity. Liquidity risk Liquidity risk arises from the Group’s management of working capital and the finance charges and principal repayments on its debt instruments. It is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group’s policy is to ensure that it will always have sufficient cash to allow it to meet its liabilities when they become due. The Group maintains cash and available facilities to meet its liquidity requirements for up to a minimum 30-day period. The Group manages its liquidity needs by carefully monitoring scheduled debt servicing payments for long-term financial liabilities as well as cash-outflows due in day-to-day business. Liquidity needs are monitored in various time bands, on a day-to-day and week-by-week basis, as well as on the basis of a rolling 30-day projection. Long-term liquidity needs for a 180-day and a 360-day periods are identified monthly. At the reporting date, these reports indicate that the Group expected to have sufficient liquid resources to meet its obligations under all reasonably expected circumstances. The Group’s financial liabilities have contractual maturities which are summarised below: Consolidated - 2023 Non-derivatives Non-interest bearing Trade payables Other payables Contingent consideration Interest-bearing Bank overdraft Bank loans* Related party loans Lease liabilities Total non-derivatives Weighted average interest rate % 1 year or less $'000 Between 1 and 2 years $'000 Between 2 and 5 years Over 5 years $'000 $'000 Remaining contractual maturities $'000 - - - 8.22% 7.56% 9.50% 5.29% 1,591 4,469 4,112 11,114 6,976 1,175 2,798 32,235 58 - - 2,370 - 6,881 - 2,410 11,661 - - - - 16,084 - 7,253 23,337 - - - - 3,018 - 11,462 14,480 1,591 4,469 6,482 11,114 32,959 1,175 23,923 81,713 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 28. Financial instruments (continued) Lease liabilities of $2,798,000 includes $1,371,300 payable within 6 months. * As at 30 June 2023, bank loans of $6,976,000 represents the current portion of long term debt which is being repaid under scheduled amortisation repayments, and is not expected to be refinanced or face refinance risk. Consolidated - 2022 Non-derivatives Non-interest bearing Trade payables Other payables Contingent consideration Interest-bearing Bank overdrafts Bank loans* Related party loans Lease liabilities Total non-derivatives Weighted average interest rate % 1 year or less $'000 Between 1 and 2 years $'000 Between 2 and 5 years Over 5 years $'000 $'000 Remaining contractual maturities $'000 - - - 4.74% 4.56% 9.50% 5.11% 992 3,002 2,032 1,965 7,274 2,200 2,372 19,837 - - 3,395 - 6,130 - 2,068 11,593 - - - - 14,528 - 4,858 19,386 - - - - 2,240 - 8,981 11,221 992 3,002 5,427 1,965 30,172 2,200 18,279 62,037 Lease liabilities of $2,372,000 includes $1,188,000 payable within 6 months. * As at 30 June 2022, bank loans of $6,817,000 represents the current portion of long term debt which is being repaid under scheduled amortisation repayments, and is not expected to be refinanced or face refinance risk. Fair value of financial instruments The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure purposes. The carrying value less impairment provision of trade and other receivables and of trade and other payables is a reasonable approximation of their fair values due to the short-term nature of these balances. Note 29. Key management personnel disclosures Compensation The aggregate compensation made to directors and other members of key management personnel of the Group is set out below: Short-term employee benefits Post-employment benefits Long-term benefits Other key management personnel transactions For details of other transactions with key management personnel, refer to note 33. Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 1,023,676 36,124 - 466,284 33,931 43,237 1,059,800 543,452 59 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 30. Remuneration of auditors During the financial year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditors of the Company: Audit services - William Buck Accountants & Advisors Audit or review of the financial statements Other services - National Audits Group Audit of operating business' trust accounts Note 31. Contingent liabilities Consolidated 2023 $ 2022 $ 92,353 86,600 1,325 5,465 93,678 92,065 Bank guarantees as at 30 June 2023 totalling $1,239,000 (2022: $933,000) have been provided in relation to the leases of various premises by the Group. These guarantees will only be payable in specific circumstances, such as failure to meet rental liabilities. In the opinion of the directors, no loss will result to the Group as a result of these guarantees. Guarantees have been provided in relation to the banking facilities of the operating businesses by the parent entity. These guarantees will only be payable in specific circumstances, such as when the operating business is unable to meet its repayment obligations. Contingent considerations in respect of acquisitions are carried on balance sheet and are not classified as contingent liabilities by the management. Except as noted above, in the opinion of the directors, the Group did not have any contingencies at 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2022. Note 32. Commitments Short-term lease commitments Committed at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable: Within one year Capital commitments Committed at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable: Property, plant and equipment Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 85 49 650 - Capital commitments relate to the purchase of a commercial property in Leeton settled on 28 July 2023. Note 33. Related party transactions Parent entity Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited is the parent entity. Subsidiaries Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 36. Key management personnel Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in note 29 and the remuneration report included in the directors' report. 60 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 33. Related party transactions (continued) Transactions with related parties Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated. Loans to/(from) related parties Key management personnel Loans to directors: Balance at the beginning of the year - loans advanced - interest on loans - payment Balance at the end of the year 2023 $ 2022 $ - 1,796,423 31,415 (967,157) (73,926) - (237) 74,163 860,681 - On 30 October 2022, the Board of Directors approved a loan facility to Brett Kelly. The facility is secured and personally guaranteed by Brett Kelly with interest charged at commercial rates. A significant amount of the loan facility will be repaid by November 2023 via an offset of the director’s dividends paid by the Company. Kelly Partners (Canberra) Property Trust Loans from related party: Balance at the beginning of the year - loans from - interest on loan - payment Balance at the end of the year 2023 $ 2022 $ (2,200,000) - (163,381) 1,188,381 - (2,200,000) (110,512) 110,512 (1,175,000) (2,200,000) Kelly Partners (Investment Office) Pty Ltd is the investment manager of Kelly Partners Investment Office Special Opportunities Fund #2. Kelly Partners (Canberra) Property Trust is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited. On 20 December 2021, the Kelly Partners Investment Office Special Opportunities Fund #2 advanced a short term loan facility of $2.2m to Kelly Partners (Canberra) Property Trust, to assist with the purchase of Unit 141, 39 Eastlake Parade, Kingston ACT ('the Canberra Property'). The facility is secured by a mortgage over the Canberra Property and is guaranteed by Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited. The term of the facility is 12 months with interest charged at commercial rates and was extended for a further 12 months during the year ended 30 June 2023. On 11 January 2023, $1.0m of the loan was refinanced with a commercial bank. The Kelly Partners Canberra business has operated out of the Canberra Property since April 2022. Employee Share trust In FY2022 and FY2023, a number of operating businesses paid amounts to an Employee Share Trust as part of the Employee Share Scheme ('ESS'). The monies received by the Employee Share Trust were used to acquire the shares of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited (KPG.ASX). 61 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 33. Related party transactions (continued) Loans to Employee Share trust: Balance at the beginning of the year - loans advanced - interest on loan - repayment of loans Balance at the end of the year Partners Loans (to)/from partners are set out in note 14 and note 24. Other loans Loans from others are set out in note 24. 2023 $ 2022 $ 898,129 771,700 61,204 (13,139) 116,999 768,840 13,957 (1,667) 1,717,894 898,129 Direct interest in subsidiaries The following related parties hold a direct interest in the respective subsidiary of the Group: Related party Paul Kuchta Ada Poon Note 34. Parent entity information Subsidiary 2023 2022 Interest held Interest held Kelly Partners (Sydney) Pty Ltd Kelly Partners North Sydney Partnership 10.20% 10.00% 9.00% 9.75% Set out below is the supplementary information about the parent entity. The following table summarises the standalone financial information of the parent entity and is before intercompany eliminations and adjustments on consolidation. Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income Profit after income tax Total comprehensive income Statement of financial position Total current assets Total non-current assets Total assets Total current liabilities Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets 62 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 3,312 3,312 5,878 5,878 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 6,566 32,672 39,238 3,516 13,004 16,520 9,179 25,471 34,650 2,543 8,746 11,289 22,718 23,361 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 34. Parent entity information (continued) Guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries Each subsidiary's debt facilities are granted security by that entity, the corporate partners of that entity, limited personal guarantees of the operating business owners, and a guarantee provided by the parent over all existing and future assets and undertakings. Contingent liabilities The parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2022. Capital commitments - Property, plant and equipment The parent entity had no capital commitments for property, plant and equipment as at 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2022. Significant accounting policies The accounting policies of the parent entity are consistent with those of the Group, as disclosed in note 2, except for the following: Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost, less any impairment, in the parent entity. Note 35. Business combinations Acquisitions during year ended 30 June 2023 Kelly Partners Hunter Region On 1 July 2022, Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited acquired an accounting business in Hunter Region, NSW, which has operated through Kelly Partners Hunter Region Partnership post completion. The goodwill is attributable to synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the business in to the Kelly Partners system. The goodwill recognised is not deductible for tax purposes. Contingent consideration is based on the acquired business achieving the target revenue post completion. The NCI is valued based on a proportion of net assets. The acquired business contributed revenues of $4,803,000 and a net profit before tax and amortisation of $982,000 to the Group for the period from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. Note the revenue and profit figures disclosed here may be part year and include implementation and restructuring costs that may be one off and non-recurring in nature. 63 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 35. Business combinations (continued) Details of the acquisition are as follows: Trade receivables Loans receivable Customer relationships Plant and equipment Right-of-use assets Other assets Trade & Other payables Borrowings Deferred tax liability Employee benefits Lease liability Other liabilities Net assets acquired Goodwill Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred Representing: Cash paid or payable to vendor Contingent consideration Equity contribution from NCI Fair value $'000 528 716 2,439 150 1,936 108 (220) (417) (632) (374) (2,186) (134) 1,914 1,666 3,580 1,926 442 1,212 3,580 Kelly Partners Maitland On 4 October 2022, Kelly Partners (Maitland) Pty Ltd acquired an accounting business in Maitland, NSW. The goodwill is attributable to synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the business in to the Kelly Partners system. The goodwill recognised is not deductible for tax purposes. Contingent consideration is based on the acquired business achieving the target revenue post completion. The NCI is valued based on a proportion of net assets. The acquired business contributed revenues of $1,900,000 and a net profit before tax and amortisation of $641,000 to the Group for the period from 4 October 2022 to 30 June 2023. Note the revenue and profit figures disclosed here may be part year and include implementation and restructuring costs that may be one off and non-recurring in nature. 64 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 35. Business combinations (continued) Details of the acquisition are as follows: Customer relationships Deferred tax liability Employee benefits Net assets acquired Goodwill Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred Representing: Cash paid or payable to vendor Contingent consideration Equity contribution from NCI Fair value $'000 1,563 (221) (96) 1,246 835 2,081 680 287 1,114 2,081 Other business combinations during the year ended 30 June 2023 Details of accounting businesses acquired Entity Location of business acquired Date of acquisition Kelly Partners Leeton Kelly Partners Palm Beach Kelly Partners Melbourne Kelly Partners South West Brisbane Kelly Partners Brisbane Kelly Partners East Sydney Leeton, NSW Palm Beach, QLD Melbourne, VIC South West Brisbane, QLD Brisbane,QLD Sydney, NSW 01/09/2022 08/09/2022 08/11/2022 05/12/2022 03/04/2023 03/04/2023 The goodwill is attributable to synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the businesses in to the Kelly Partners system. The goodwill recognised is not deductible for tax purposes. Contingent consideration is based on the acquired businesses achieving the target revenue post completion. The NCI is valued based on a proportion of net assets. The acquired businesses contributed revenues of $3,816,000 and a net profit before tax and amortisation of $372,000 to the Group for the period from the date businesses were acquired to the period ended 30 June 2023. Note the revenue and loss figures disclosed here may be part year and include implementation and restructuring costs that may be one off and non- recurring in nature. 65 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 35. Business combinations (continued) Details of the acquisitions in aggregate are as follows: Trade receivables Accrued Income Plant and equipment Right-of-use assets Customer relationships Deferred tax liabilities Employee benefits Lease liability Other liabilities Net assets acquired Goodwill Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred Representing: Cash paid or payable to vendor* Contingent consideration* Equity contribution from NCI Vendor working capital loan Fair value $'000 440 124 2 224 4,373 (751) (511) (247) (374) 3,280 2,680 5,960 3,395 1,698 707 160 5,960 * Where existing partners of Kelly Partners acquired an interest in the acquired business together with Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited, both 'Cash paid to vendor' and 'Contingent consideration' include an NCI component. 'Equity contribution from NCI' represents the equity contribution from the existing vendor where the vendor retained a share of equity interest in the acquired business. Acquisitions during the year ended 30 June 2022 Kelly Partners Newcastle (formerly Kelly Partners Hunter Region) On 1 July 2021, Kelly Partners (Newcastle) Pty Ltd acquired an accounting business in Newcastle, NSW. The goodwill is attributable to synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the business in to the Kelly Partners system. The goodwill recognised is not deductible for tax purposes. Contingent consideration is based on the acquired business achieving the target revenue post completion. The acquired business contributed revenues of $1,047,000 and a net profit before tax and amortisation of $94,000 to the Group for the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022. Note the revenue and profit figures disclosed here may be part year and include implementation and restructuring costs that may be one-off and non-recurring in nature. 66 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 35. Business combinations (continued) Details of the acquisition are as follows: Customer relationships Deferred tax liabilities Employee benefits Net assets acquired Goodwill Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred Representing: Cash paid or payable to vendor Contingent consideration Fair value $'000 313 (35) (84) 194 890 1,084 782 302 1,084 Kelly Partners Sydney On 12 July 2021, Kelly Partners (Sydney) Pty Ltd acquired an accounting business in Sydney, NSW. The goodwill is attributable to synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the business in to the Kelly Partners system. The goodwill recognised is not deductible for tax purposes. Contingent consideration is based on the acquired business achieving the target revenue post completion. The acquired business contributed revenues of $2,535,000 and a net profit before tax and amortisation of $818,000 to the Group for the period from 12 July 2021 to 30 June 2022. Note the revenue and profit figures disclosed here may be part year and include implementation and restructuring costs that may be one-off and non-recurring in nature. Details of the acquisition are as follows: Customer relationships Right-of-use assets Deferred tax liabilities Employee benefits Lease liabilities Net assets acquired Goodwill Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred Representing: Cash paid or payable to vendor Contingent consideration Fair value $'000 1,000 166 (239) (203) (209) 515 1,694 2,209 1,802 407 2,209 Kelly Partners Western Sydney On 11 November 2021, Kelly Partners (Western Sydney) Pty Ltd acquired an accounting business in Penrith, NSW. The goodwill is attributable to synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the business in to the Kelly Partners system. The goodwill recognised is not deductible for tax purposes. 67 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 35. Business combinations (continued) Contingent consideration is based on the acquired business achieving the target revenue post completion. The NCI is valued based on a proportion of net assets. The acquired business contributed revenues of $3,049,000 and a net profit before tax and amortisation of $961,000 to the Group for the period from 11 November 2021 to 30 June 2022. Note the revenue and profit figures disclosed here may be part year and include implementation and restructuring costs that may be one-off and non-recurring in nature. Details of the acquisition are as follows: Customer relationships Deferred tax liabilities Employee benefits Net assets acquired Goodwill Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred Representing: Cash paid or payable to vendor Equity contribution from NCI Contingent consideration Fair value $'000 3,114 (398) (466) 2,250 3,808 6,058 3,102 2,100 856 6,058 Kelly Partners Canberra On 1 December 2021, Kelly Partners (Canberra) acquired an accounting business in Canberra, ACT. The goodwill is attributable to synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the business in to the Kelly Partners system. The goodwill recognised is not deductible for tax purposes. Contingent consideration is based on the acquired business achieving the target revenue post completion. The acquired business contributed revenues of $272,000 and a net profit before tax and amortisation of $53,000 to the Group for the period from 1 December 2021 to 30 June 2022. Note the revenue and profit figures disclosed here may be part year and include implementation and restructuring costs that may be one-off and non-recurring in nature. 68 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 35. Business combinations (continued) Details of the acquisition are as follows: Fixed assets Accrued income Customer relationships Deferred tax liabilities Employee benefits Net assets acquired Goodwill Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred Representing: Cash paid or payable to vendor Contingent consideration Fair value $'000 10 8 599 (46) (5) 566 472 1,038 936 102 1,038 Kelly Partners Melbourne On 17 January 2022, Kelly Partners (Melbourne CBD) Pty Ltd acquired an accounting business in Carlton, VIC. The goodwill is attributable to synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the business in to the Kelly Partners system. The goodwill recognised is not deductible for tax purposes. Contingent consideration is based on the acquired business achieving the target revenue post completion. The acquired business contributed revenues of $720,000 and a net profit before tax and amortisation of $202,000 to the Group for the period from 17 January 2022 to 30 June 2022. Note the revenue and profit figures disclosed here may be part year and include implementation and restructuring costs that may be one-off and non-recurring in nature. Details of the acquisition are as follows: Customer relationships Deferred tax liabilities Employee benefits Net assets acquired Goodwill Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred Representing: Cash paid or payable to vendor Contingent consideration Fair value $'000 951 (119) (171) 661 619 1,280 782 498 1,280 Kelly Partners Northern Beaches On 1 February 2022, Kelly Partners (Northern Beaches) Pty Ltd acquired an accounting business in Narrabeen, NSW. The goodwill is attributable to synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the business in to the Kelly Partners system. The goodwill recognised is not deductible for tax purposes. 69 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 35. Business combinations (continued) Contingent consideration is based on the acquired business achieving the target revenue post completion. The acquired business contributed revenues of $407,000 and a net profit before tax and amortisation of $147,000 to the Group for the period from 1 February 2022 to 30 June 2022. Note the revenue and profit figures disclosed here may be part year and include implementation and restructuring costs that may be one-off and non-recurring in nature. Details of the acquisition are as follows: Customer relationships Deferred tax liabilities Employee benefits Net assets acquired Goodwill Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred Representing: Cash paid or payable to vendor Contingent consideration Fair value $'000 744 (102) (80) 562 134 696 493 203 696 Kelly Partners Private Wealth (Northern Beaches) On 1 February 2022, Kelly Partners Private Wealth (Northern Beaches) Pty Ltd acquired a wealth management business in Narrabeen, NSW. The goodwill is attributable to synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the business in to the Kelly Partners system. The goodwill recognised is not deductible for tax purposes. Contingent consideration is based on the acquired business achieving the target revenue post completion. The acquired business contributed revenues of $197,000 and a net loss before tax and amortisation of $76,000 to the Group for the period from 1 February 2022 to 30 June 2022. Note the revenue and profit figures disclosed here may be part year and include implementation and restructuring costs that may be one-off and non-recurring in nature. Details of the acquisition are as follows: Customer relationships Deferred tax liabilities Employee benefits Net assets acquired Goodwill Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred Representing: Cash paid or payable to vendor Contingent consideration 70 Fair value $'000 622 (124) (77) 421 403 824 587 237 824 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 35. Business combinations (continued) Kelly Partners Canberra On 1 February 2022, Kelly Partners (Canberra) acquired an accounting business in Canberra, ACT. The goodwill is attributable to synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the business in to the Kelly Partners system. The goodwill recognised is not deductible for tax purposes. Contingent consideration is based on the acquired business achieving the target revenue post completion. The acquired business contributed revenues of $375,000 and a net profit before tax and amortisation of $48,000 to the Group for the period from 1 February 2022 to 30 June 2022. Note the revenue and profit figures disclosed here may be part year and include implementation and restructuring costs that may be one-off and non-recurring in nature. Details of the acquisition are as follows: Customer relationships Deferred tax liabilities Employee benefits Net assets acquired Goodwill Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred Representing: Cash paid or payable to vendor Contingent consideration Fair value $'000 779 (59) (12) 708 346 1,054 874 180 1,054 Kelly Partners Central Coast On 1 March 2022, Kelly Partners (Central Coast) Pty Ltd acquired an accounting business in Erina, NSW. The goodwill is attributable to synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the business in to the Kelly Partners system. The goodwill recognised is not deductible for tax purposes. The acquired business contributed revenues of $341,000 and a net profit before tax and amortisation of $221,000 to the Group for the period from 1 March 2022 to 30 June 2022. Note the revenue and profit figures disclosed here may be part year and include implementation and restructuring costs that may be one-off and non-recurring in nature. Details of the acquisition are as follows: Accrued income Customer relationships Deferred tax liabilities Employee benefits Net assets acquired Goodwill Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred Representing: Cash paid or payable to vendor 71 Fair value $'000 20 584 (83) (33) 488 352 840 840 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 35. Business combinations (continued) Kelly Partners Private Wealth (Central Coast & Hunter Region) On 1 March 2022, Kelly Partners Private Wealth (Central Coast & Hunter Region) Pty Ltd acquired a wealth management business in Erina, NSW. The goodwill is attributable to synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the business in to the Kelly Partners system. The goodwill recognised is not deductible for tax purposes. Contingent consideration is based on the acquired business achieving the target revenue post completion. The acquired business contributed revenues of $95,000 and a net profit before tax and amortisation of $11,000 to the Group for the period from 1 March 2022 to 30 June 2022. Note the revenue and profit figures disclosed here may be part year and include implementation and restructuring costs that may be one-off and non-recurring in nature. Details of the acquisition are as follows: Customer relationships Deferred tax liabilities Employee benefits Net assets acquired Goodwill Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred Representing: Cash paid or payable to vendor Contingent consideration Fair value $'000 114 (34) (12) 68 461 529 434 95 529 Kelly Partners Bendigo On 1 April 2022, Kelly Partners (Bendigo) Pty Ltd acquired an accounting business in Bendigo, VIC. The goodwill is attributable to synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the business in to the Kelly Partners system. The goodwill recognised is not deductible for tax purposes. Contingent consideration is based on the acquired business achieving the target revenue post completion. The NCI is valued based on a proportion of net assets. The acquired business contributed revenues of $1,059,000 and a net profit before tax and amortisation of $100,000 to the Group for the period from 1 April 2022 to 30 June 2022. Note the revenue and profit figures disclosed here may be part year and include implementation and restructuring costs that may be one-off and non-recurring in nature. 72 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 35. Business combinations (continued) Details of the acquisition are as follows: Fixed assets Right-of-use assets Customer relationships Lease liabilities Deferred tax liabilities Employee benefits Net assets acquired Goodwill Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred Representing: Cash paid or payable to vendor Equity contribution from NCI Contingent consideration Fair value $'000 98 17 3,265 (21) (446) (289) 2,624 1,558 4,182 1,488 2,090 604 4,182 Kelly Partners Growth Consulting Pty Ltd On 5 April 2022, Kelly Partners Growth Consulting Pty Ltd acquired a consulting business in Melbourne, VIC. The goodwill is attributable to synergies expected to be achieved from integrating the business in to the Kelly Partners system. The goodwill recognised is not deductible for tax purposes. Contingent consideration is based on the acquired business achieving the target revenue post completion. The acquired business contributed revenues of $70,000 and a net profit before tax and amortisation of $49,000 to the Group for the period from 5 April 2022 to 30 June 2022. Note the revenue and profit figures disclosed here may be part year and include implementation and restructuring costs that may be one-off and non-recurring in nature. Details of the acquisition are as follows: Customer relationships Deferred tax liabilities Net assets acquired Goodwill Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred Representing: Cash paid or payable to vendor Contingent consideration 73 Fair value $'000 100 (30) 70 57 127 81 46 127 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 36. Interests in subsidiaries (a) Subsidiaries The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following subsidiaries in accordance with the accounting policy described in note 2: Name KP GH NS Pty Ltd Kelly Partners North Sydney Partnership KP GH CC Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Central Coast Partnership KP GH WS Pty Ltd Kelly Partners (Western Sydney) Partnership KP GH SWS Pty Ltd Kelly Partners South West Sydney Partnership Kelly Partners Management Services Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Services Trust KP GH NW Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Norwest Partnership KP GH TC Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Tax Consulting Partnership Kelly Partners (Strategy Consulting) Pty Ltd KP GH BM Pty Ltd (formerly KP GH BMCT Pty Ltd) Kelly Partners Blue Mountains Partnership KP GH WO Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Wollongong Partnership KP GH NB Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Northern Beaches Partnership KP GH SH Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Southern Highlands Partnership Kelly Partners (South West Sydney) Trust Kelly Partners Oran Park Partnership Super Certain Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Management Services (Hong Kong) Limited KP GH FIN Pty Ltd KP GH WM Pty Ltd KP GH HK Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Finance Partnership Kelly Partners Private Wealth Sydney Partnership Kelly Partners Property Group Holdings Pty Ltd Kelly Property Group Pty Ltd Kelly Partners (Central Coast) Property Trust KP GH SYD CBD Pty Ltd Kelly Partners (Sydney) Pty Ltd KP GH IW Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Inner West Partnership Kelly Partners (Tax Legal) Pty Ltd Kelly Partners (Sydney) Audit Partnership Kelly Partners Private Wealth Group Holdings Pty Ltd KP GH MCBD Pty Ltd KP GH CA Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Corporate Advisory Partnership Kelly Partners SMSF Advisory Pty Ltd KPIO Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Private Wealth Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Melbourne CBD Partnership Kelly Partners Private Wealth Wholesale Partnership Kelly Partners Alternative Asset Management Pty Ltd 74 Country of incorporation Ownership interest 2022 2023 % % Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Hong Kong Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia 100.00% 60.00% 100.00% 50.10% 100.00% 50.01% 100.00% 50.50% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 52.55% 100.00% 51.00% 100.00% 100.00% 51.00% 100.00% 59.64% 100.00% 51.00% 100.00% 51.00% 100.00% 50.10% 50.50% 51.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 51.00% 51.00% 100.00% 100.00% 51.00% 100.00% 52.55% 100.00% 51.00% 51.00% 99.97% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 51.00% 100.00% 75.50% 100.00% 51.00% 51.00% 100.00% 100.00% 58.25% 100.00% 50.10% 100.00% 50.01% 100.00% 50.50% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 51.00% 100.00% 51.00% 100.00% 100.00% 51.00% 100.00% 59.64% 100.00% 51.00% 100.00% 51.00% 50.50% 25.30% 50.50% 51.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 51.00% 51.00% 100.00% 100.00% 51.00% 100.00% 50.05% 100.00% 51.00% 51.00% 99.97% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 51.00% 100.00% 75.50% 100.00% 51.00% 51.00% 100.00% Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 36. Interests in subsidiaries (continued) Name Kelly Partners Ancillary Services Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Finance (Central Coast & Hunter Region) Pty Ltd Kelly Partners (Investment Office) 3 Pty Ltd (formerly Kelly Partners Investment Office (Locations) Pty Ltd) Kelly Partners (Investment Office) Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Life Insurance Services (Central Coast & Hunter Region) Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Private Wealth (Central Coast & Hunter Region) Pty Ltd KP GH AI Pty Ltd KP GH HR Pty Ltd (formerly KP GH Care Pty Ltd) KP GH CT Pty Ltd KP GH FIN CC Pty Ltd KP GH GI Pty Ltd KP GH NE Pty Ltd (formerly KP GH HR Pty Ltd) KP GH IS CC Pty Ltd KP GH PW Pty Ltd KPGH Pty Ltd Cancer Schmancer Movement Limited (public company limited by guarantee – registered charity) Kelly Partners Newcastle Partnership (formerly Kelly Partners Hunter Region Partnership) Kelly Partners Central Tablelands Partnership Kelly Partners Pittwater Partnership Kelly Partners (Growth Consulting) Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Strategic Alliances Pty Ltd KP GH BD Pty Ltd KP GH UNS Pty Ltd KP GH WM CC Pty Ltd KP GH WM NB Pty Ltd KP GH LE Pty Ltd Kelly Partners (Southport) Pty Ltd KP GH GC Pty Ltd Better Life Accounting Pty Ltd Kelly Partners (Investment Office) Global Pty Ltd KP GH PM Pty Ltd KP GH HR & C Pty Ltd KP GH PW MB Pty Ltd Kelly Partners General Insurance Partnership Kelly Partners Private Wealth Northern Beaches Partnership Kelly Partners Bendigo Partnership Kelly Partners (Canberra) Property Trust Kelly Partners (Central Tablelands) Property Trust Kelly Partners Property Fund Kelly Partners Leeton Partnership Kelly Partners Palm Beach Partnership Kelly Partners South West Brisbane Partnership Kelly Partners Brisbane CBD Partnership Kelly Partners Gold Coast Partnership Kelly Partners Hunter Region Partnership Kelly Partners Maitland Partnership Addison Partners Pty Ltd Country of incorporation Ownership interest 2022 2023 % % Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia 100.00% 51.00% 100.00% 51.00% 100.00% 51.00% 100.00% 51.00% 51.00% 51.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 51.00% 51.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Australia 100.00% 100.00% Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia 51.00% 68.00% 51.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 51.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 99.99% 76.00% 50.01% 100.00% 90.00% 100.00% 50.01% 50.10% 80.00% 50.10% 50.05% 51.00% 50.10% 51.00% 51.00% 68.00% 51.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 99.99% 76.00% 50.01% 100.00% 90.00% 100.00% - - - - - - - - 75 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 36. Interests in subsidiaries (continued) Name Addison Partners Audit & Assurance Pty Ltd Addison Partners SMSF Pty Ltd Kelly Partners HR & Consulting Partnership Kelly Partners Sydney CBD Partnership KP GH PB Pty Ltd KP GH SWB Pty Ltd KP GH MA Pty Ltd KP GH BR Pty Ltd KP GH GR Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Griffith Partnership KP GH ES Pty Ltd Kelly Partners East Sydney Partnership KP GH HC GR Pty Ltd Kelly Partners HR Consulting & Payroll Services Riverina Partnership Kelly Partners General Insurance Partnership Austbrokers Kelly Partners Pty Ltd Kelly Partners (Investment Office) Baobab Pty Ltd BMF Group Sydney Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Client Experiences Pty Ltd KP GH WM BD Pty Ltd KP GH MU Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Group Holdings (USA) Inc. Kelly Partners (Malibu) Inc. KPGH1 Pty Ltd KPGH 2 Pty Ltd Kelly Partners Global Services (India) Private Limited Kelly Partners Group Holdings (UK) Ltd Country of incorporation Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia United States United States Australia Australia India United Kingdom Ownership interest 2022 2023 % % 51.00% 51.00% 51.00% 52.55% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 50.10% 100.00% 50.05% 100.00% 50.10% 99.99% 50.00% 51.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The percentage of ownership interest held is equivalent to the percentage voting rights for all subsidiaries. (b) Subsidiaries with non-controlling interests The following table summarises the aggregate financial information in relation to the share of the Group's subsidiaries held by non-controlling interests. The information is before inter-company eliminations with other companies within the Group. Revenue Profit attributable to non-controlling interests Distributions to non-controlling interests Current assets Non-current assets Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Net assets Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 40,629 7,135 8,777 16,354 26,484 (7,743) (17,820) 17,275 31,751 7,766 6,886 15,290 25,881 (7,253) (18,737) 15,181 (c) Consequences of changes in a parent's ownership in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control There were no material changes to the parent entity's ownership in subsidiaries during the current and prior financial year. 76 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 36. Interests in subsidiaries (continued) (d) Significant restrictions There are no significant restrictions on the ability of the holding company or its subsidiaries to access or use the assets and settle the liabilities of the Group. Note 37. Cash flow information Reconciliation of profit after income tax to net cash from operating activities Profit after income tax expense for the year Adjustments for: Depreciation and amortisation Fair value movement - unwinding of interest Other non-cash movements Change in operating assets and liabilities: Increase in trade and other receivables Decrease in deferred tax assets Increase in trade and other payables Increase/(decrease) in provision for income tax Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 11,063 13,329 9,551 569 (1,516) (2,974) 384 2,686 (266) 6,330 345 (3,057) (4,982) 1,859 2,825 932 Net cash from operating activities 19,497 17,581 Non-cash investing and financing activities Additions to the right-of-use assets Adjustments as a result of a different treatment of extension and termination options Consolidated 2023 $'000 2022 $'000 6,480 (604) 5,876 7,652 1,232 8,884 77 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 30 June 2023 Note 37. Cash flow information (continued) Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities Consolidated Balance at 1 July 2021 Net cash used in financing activities Acquisition of leases Proceeds from borrowings Repayment of borrowings Interest on loan Repayment of loan Changes through business combinations (note 35) Adjustments as a result of a different treatment of extension and termination options Interest on lease liability Balance at 30 June 2022 Net cash used in financing activities Acquisition of leases Proceeds from borrowings Repayment of borrowings Interest on loan Repayment of loan Changes through business combinations (note 35) Adjustments as a result of a different treatment of extension and termination options Interest on lease liability Bank loans $'000 Lease liabilities $'000 Related party loans $'000 Total $'000 16,505 - - 21,207 (7,540) - - - - - 30,172 - - 11,592 (8,804) - - - - - 11,047 (3,382) 8,541 - - - - 230 1,183 660 18,279 (4,120) 6,772 - - - - 2,433 (720) 1,279 - - - 2,200 - 111 (111) - - - 2,200 - - - - 163 (1,188) - - - 27,552 (3,382) 8,541 23,407 (7,540) 111 (111) 230 1,183 660 50,651 (4,120) 6,772 11,592 (8,804) 163 (1,188) 2,433 (720) 1,279 Balance at 30 June 2023 32,960 23,923 1,175 58,058 Note 38. Events after the reporting period Acquisitions On 3 July 2023, a subsidiary of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited, acquired an accounting firm located in Griffith, NSW. The acquisition is expected to contribute approximately $7.0m to $10.0m in annual revenues to the consolidated Group and approximately $0.9m to $1.2m NPATA to the Parent (based on achieving benchmark profitability metrics post improvements). For further details on the above acquisition, please refer to the latest ASX announcements. On 2 May 2023, a subsidiary of Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited executed agreements to acquire an accounting firm located in Bundall, QLD. The acquisition is expected to contribute approximately $1.5m to $2.1m in annual revenues to the Consolidated Group and approximately $0.2m to $0.3m NPATA to the Parent (based on achieving benchmark profitability metrics post improvements). The acquisition is expected to complete in August 2023. For further details on the above acquisition, please refer to the latest ASX announcements. Properties On 28 July 2023, Kelly Partners (Central Coast) Property Trust completed the purchase of a commercial property in Leeton, NSW for $650,000. The purchase was funded through bank borrowings. Kelly Partners Leeton operates its accounting business from these premises. Apart from the matters discussed above and dividends declared as disclosed in note 27, no other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2023 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the Group's operations, the results of those operations, or the Group's state of affairs in future financial years. 78 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Directors' declaration 30 June 2023 In the directors' opinion: the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001, the Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; the attached financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board as described in note 2 to the financial statements; the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 30 June 2023 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. The directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001. Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001. On behalf of the directors ___________________________ Brett Kelly Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 11 August 2023 Sydney 79 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Shareholder information 30 June 2023 The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 24 July 2023. Distribution of equitable securities Analysis of number of equitable security holders by size of holding: 1 to 1,000 1,001 to 5,000 5,001 to 10,000 10,001 to 100,000 100,001 and over Holding less than a marketable parcel Ordinary shares Number of holders % of total shares issued 511 332 105 164 46 0.72 1.95 1.55 10.60 85.18 1,158 100.00 1 0.01 The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares is based on Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited's closing share price of $4.73 on 30 June 2023. Equity security holders Twenty largest quoted equity security holders The names of the twenty largest security holders of quoted equity securities are listed below: AU NOMS RETAILCLIENT DRP> SUPER FUND A/C> FAMILY A/C 1> FAMILY S/F A/C> KELLY INVESTMENTS 1 PTY CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED MICHELAKIS FAMILY A/C> KALUMIC PTY BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY GILDALE SUPER FUND PTY ACKC SUPER PTY BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD HUB24 CUSTODIAL SERV BULLOCK SUPERANNUATION PTY PACIFIC CUSTODIANS PTY MR KRISTIAN GARNET HAIGH MR SUNDEEP KALRA + MR ANOOP KALRA + MRS SHIKHA SUPER FUND A/C> INVIA CUSTODIAN PTY INVIA CUSTODIAN PTY SANTRA SMSF PTY HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED BULLOCK SUPERANNUATION PTY MRS SUNAINA KALRA COLONIAL FIRST STATE INV INVESTMENT A/C> SUPER FUND A/C> SUPER A/C> SCOTT A/C> CRAIG BULLOCK A/C> SUPERANNUATION A/C> EMP SHARE PLAN TST A/C> A/C> Unquoted equity securities There are no unquoted equity securities. 84 Ordinary shares Number held % of total shares issued 22,289,794 5,163,926 1,263,241 867,506 636,000 525,855 504,500 500,000 469,582 458,984 407,535 406,983 300,199 300,000 300,000 290,340 281,739 264,263 225,000 210,000 49.53 11.48 2.81 1.93 1.41 1.17 1.12 1.11 1.04 1.02 0.91 0.90 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.65 0.63 0.59 0.50 0.47 35,665,447 79.28 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited Shareholder information 30 June 2023 Substantial holders Substantial holders in the Company are set out below: KELLY INVESTMENTS 1 PTY LTD CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED Voting rights The voting rights attached to ordinary shares are set out below: Ordinary shares Number held % of total shares issued 22,289,794 5,163,926 49.53 11.48 Ordinary shares On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each share shall have one vote. There are no other classes of equity securities. 85 Kelly Partners Group Holdings Limited End of annual report 30 June 2023 KELLY PARTNERS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED Office - Level 8/32 Walker Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060 86 

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