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Knosys Limited

ABN 96 604 777 862 

Annual Report 

30 June 2016

Knosys Limited 
Chairman’s letter to shareholders 
30 June 2016 

Dear Shareholders, 

I have pleasure in presenting to you the first Annual Report of Knosys Limited as a public company listed on the Australian 
Securities Exchange (ASX), 

During the year to 30 June 2016, under the Offer pursuant to the Prospectus dated 22 July 2016, the Company completed 
an initial public capital raising of $4,000,000 through the issue of 20,000,000 Shares at a price of $0.20 per Share.  The 
Offer was an important next step in the evolution of our Company and the Board believes it is an integral part of our long 
term growth strategy and provided the opportunity for investors to share in the future success of the Company. 

The 2016 financial year was one of significance for the Company. Having successfully managed the listing process, the 
Company commenced implementing its initial strategy laying the ground for future growth. The 2017 year will see the next 
stage of the Company’s development following a comprehensive review conducted by the Company’s new CEO. 

Trading conditions for the 2016 year proved more challenging than originally expected but the Company has responded by 
focussing on its major opportunities, on consolidating and moving to expand its existing major client relationships, on 
implementing the initiatives set out in the Prospectus and on adding important new roles, positioning for future growth. Our 
expansion into Asia, initially through Singapore, has generated opportunities that are expected to reduce the enterprise 
sales cycle. We expect growth in the region throughout the next financial year and beyond. The Company’s finances are in 
sound condition and are sufficient to fund existing operations for the foreseeable future. In deliberating on the new CEO’s 
report, the Board will consider shortly whether, and, if so, what, additional resources are required for the next stage of 
development. 

During the year under review, Mr. Gavin Campion resigned from the Board. Gavin played a pivotal part in the listing and 
early development of the Company and the Board thanks Gavin for his contribution in the lead-up to listing and as a 
Director. Gavin continues to assist the Company with business development and other matters under a retainer 
arrangement and we expect that he will continue to make important contributions to the Company’s success. 

During the 2016 year, our CEO, Mr. Ashley Gall, had indicated that he was considering resigning from his position and from 
the Board. Ashley generously agreed to continue as CEO whilst the Board conducted a search, identified and appointed a 
successor CEO. During July, 2016, Ashley formally resigned and Mr. John Thompson was appointed CEO. The Board 
thanks Ashley for his contribution to Knosys and to successfully piloting the Company through the listing process. 

John Thompson is a very highly experienced and skilled CEO having been a successful CEO in a wide range of technology 
businesses from start-ups to large international companies. John has held various CEO positions over more than twenty-five 
years and has a strong track record in growing revenue and profits. Since joining the Company John has been strongly 
focussed on short and medium term revenue generating opportunities and, at the same time, in consultation with the Board, 
he has conducted a very comprehensive review of all aspects of the Company’s business. The Board is confident that John 
will deliver further success for Knosys, its shareholders and other stakeholders. 

On behalf of your Directors I would like to thank all shareholders that have taken an interest in the Company through the 
capital raising process and that have continued to support us as we pursue the continued development and commercialisation 
of the Knosys Platform.   

I present to you the report on the Company and its controlled entities for the financial period ended 30 June 2016. 

Hon. Alan Stockdale AO 
CHAIRMAN 

  
  
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Directors' report 
30 June 2016 

The directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as 
the 'consolidated entity') consisting of Knosys 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 2016. 

Directors 
The following persons were directors of Knosys Limited during the period from 1 July 2015 to the date of this report, unless 
otherwise stated: 

Hon. Alan Stockdale  (Non-executive Chairman) 
Ashley Gall  (Managing Director) resigned 15 July 2016 
Alistair Wardlaw (Executive Director)  
Gavin Campion  (Executive Director) resigned as a director 2 February 2016 
Richard Levy (Non-executive Director)  
Peter Pawlowitsch (Non-executive Director)   

Principal activities 
During the financial year the principal continuing activities of the consolidated entity consisted of: 
●   Computer software development and licencing. 

Dividends 
No dividends were paid or declared during the financial year.  

Review of operations 
The loss for the consolidated entity after providing for income tax amounted to $1,411,015 (30 June 2015 loss: $592,989). 

The consolidated entity had net assets of $2,493,735 at 30 June 2016 and cash on hand of $2,946,975. The consolidated 
entity is adequately funded and has the resources to develop its product and its business. 

The consolidated entity is the owner of the Knosys Platform which provides an enterprise-grade, knowledge management 
solution for organisations. 

The Knosys Platform enables organisations, large or small, to better capture, manage and access information across often 
disparate business units, divisions and information technology (IT) platforms, improving and simplifying the knowledge. 

The Knosys Platform sits above an organisation’s existing technology or IT platform, without disrupting existing processes.  
The Knosys Platform optimises the outcomes of existing IT platforms in an organisation through the integration of their 
capabilities and content, without moving the data from the legacy system. This is done by indexing the data/information 
location or tagging the file and creating a virtual link to the information without the requirement to replicate the information 
into a central repository.   

The Consolidated entity’s business model is based on a recurring subscription fee payable by customers on a per user 
basis.  

During the financial year the consolidated entity has continued the software development of the Knosys Platform and has 
continued the business development, marketing and sales of the product across the APAC region. 

Significant changes in the state of affairs 

On 22 July 2015 the company lodged a prospectus with ASIC to raise $4,000,000 (before expenses) through an offer to the 
public of 20,000,000 fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.20 per share. 

The  offer  under  the  prospectus  was  closed  on  1  September  2015  and  the  company  listed  on  the  Australian  securities 
exchange on 9 September 2015 (ASX:KNO). 

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There were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated entity during the financial year. 

Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year 

On 18 July 2016 Mr John Thompson was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the consolidated entity following 
the resignation of Mr Ashley Gall as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer on 15 July 2016. No other matter or 
circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2016 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the consolidated entity's 
operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity's state of affairs in future financial years. 

Likely developments and expected results of operations 
Information on likely developments in the operations of the consolidated entity and the expected results of operations have 
not been included in this report because the directors believe it would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the 
consolidated entity. 

Environmental regulation 
The consolidated entity is not subject to any significant environmental regulation under Australian Commonwealth or State 
law. 

Information on directors 
Name: 
Title: 

Experience and expertise: 

 Hon. Alan Stockdale AO 
 Non-Executive Chairman 

 Hon. Alan Stockdale AO served as Treasurer in the Victorian Government from 1992
to 1999 and his responsibilities included the Government reform agenda and general
financial management. 
Alan  was  responsible  for  the  privatisation  of  $A30  billion  of  Government  business
enterprises. He was also Minister for IT and Multimedia from 1996 to 1999,  promoting
Victoria as a leader in the application of multimedia and new information technologies.
In the private sector, Alan was employed by Macquarie Bank for a total of six years,
co-leading the Macquarie team that successfully bid to acquire Sydney Airport. Taking
on  a  number  of  other  corporate  advisory  roles,  he  was  involved  in  a  wide  range  of
infrastructure  transactions,  especially  in  the  power,  gas  and  transport  sectors  in
Australia and overseas.  
Alan has developed a career as a company Chairman and director of a number of ASX-
listed  companies  and  of  various  unlisted  companies  and  not-for-profit  organisations. 
He has been Chairman of Axon Instruments Inc (incorporated in the USA and listed on
the  ASX),  Symex  Holdings  Limited,  Senetas  Corporation  Limited  and  a  director  of
Marriner Financial Limited. 
He was Federal President of the Liberal Party from 2008 to 2014. 
Alan holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts, both completed at the University
of Melbourne, is a Barrister of the Supreme Courts of Victoria and NSW and the High
Court of Australia and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 
Mr Stockdale has been a director since 30 April 2015. 

Directorships held in other listed 
entities in the last 3 years 

Nil. 

Interests in shares 
Interests in options 

Nil ordinary shares 
500,000 options 

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Name: 
Title: 

Experience and expertise: 

 Richard Levy 
 Non-Executive Director 

 Richard Levy has had 27 years automotive manufacturer (Nissan/Ford) and supplier
(Air International) experience in sales and marketing management positions including
four  years  as  Director  of  Sales  and  Dealer  Operations  at  Nissan.  He  has  also  had
investments and participation in several commercial ventures including food, travel and
now internet businesses. 
Richard has been a partner and Managing Director of MMG Interactive for the last 15
years  including  involvement  with  servicing  many  blue  chip  and  high  value  SME
customers, and has also published papers on the internet and the auto industry - both 
business-to  business  and  business-to-consumer.  He  was  and  continues  to  be  a
founding owner of apStream, an internet streaming services company. 
Richard holds an Economics degree from the ANU. 
Mr Levy has been a director since 30 April 2015. 

Directorships held in other listed 
entities in the last 3 years 

Nil 

Interests in shares 
Interests in options 

9,921,130 ordinary shares 
1,000,000 options 

Name: 
Title: 

 Peter Pawlowitsch 
 Non-Executive Director 

Experience and expertise: 

 Peter  Pawlowitsch  is  an  accountant  by  profession  with  extensive  experience  as  a
director  and  officer  of  ASX-listed  entities.   He  brings  to  the  team  experience  in
operational  management,  business  administration  and  project  evaluation  in  the  IT,
hospitality and mining sectors during the last 15 years. 
Peter  is  Chairman  of  Dubber  Corporation  Limited  (appointed  a  director  on  26
September 2011), and a non-executive director of Ventnor Resources Ltd (appointed 
12 February 2010) and Novatti Group Limited (appointed 19 June 2015) and he was a 
non-executive director of Department 13 Ltd (30 January 2010 to 18 December 2015), 
all ASX-listed companies. 
Peter  holds  a  Bachelor  of  Commerce  from  the  University  of  Western  Australia,  is  a
current member of the Certified Practising Accountants of Australia and also holds a
Masters of Business Administration from Curtin University. 
Mr Pawlowitsch has been a director since 16 March 2015. 

Directorships held in other listed 
entities in the last 3 years 

Dubber Corporation Limited (ASX:DUB) 
Ventnor Resources Limited (ASX:VRX) 
Novatti Group Limited (ASX:NOV) 
Department 13 International Limited (ASX:D13) 

Interests in shares 
Interests in options 

900,000 ordinary shares 
500,000 options 

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Name: 
Title: 

Experience and expertise: 

 Ashley Gall (resigned as Managing Director and CEO on 15 July 2016) 
 Managing Director and CEO 

 Ashley Gall has over 25 years’ experience working in the information technology sector.
This has formed the basis of Ashley’s strong industry expertise in enterprise market
segments including government, health, utilities, education, finance and banking. 
Serving as an Enterprise Account Manager with multinational information technology
corporation Hewlett-Packard from 1991 until 2009, Ashley then moved on, becoming a
Senior Account Manager for Southern Cross Computer Systems from 2009 until 2012. 
From  2013  to  January  2015,  Ashley  was  the  Victorian  Sales  Manager  for  NTT
Communications ICT Solutions. 
Coming from an engineering background, Ashley has developed his knowledge and
skills from working in sales and sales management, with a strong focus on business 
solutions. 
Ashley studied at Collingwood & Box Hill TAFE obtaining a Certificate and Associate
Degree in Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering. 
Mr Gall held the position of director from 30 April 2015 to 15 July 2016. 

Directorships held in other listed 
entities in the last 3 years 

Nil 

Interests in shares 
Interests in options 

Nil ordinary shares 
2,416,667 options 

Name: 
Title: 

 Alistair Wardlaw 
 Executive Director and Chief Technical Officer 

Experience and expertise: 

 Alistair has 20 years’ experience in multimedia, information technology and software
development and delivery.  
As a co-founder of the Group and Chief Technology Officer, Alistair has played a key
role  in  productising  and  commercialising  the  Knosys  Platform,  taking  the  original
conceptual  model  of  the  Knosys  Platform  through  each  phase  of  the  software
development life cycle to the final product.  
For the last 15 years Alistair has been a part owner and operations director of MMG
interactive, which has provided services for many blue chip and high value small-to-
medium enterprise customers, developing customer-centric websites, application and
SaaS platforms.  
Alistair is also a co-founder of apStream, a streaming and content distribution network 
to commercial and government sectors. 
Alistair  has  academic  training  from  La  Trobe  University  and  Monash  University  and
applications experience in electronic graphic design. 
Mr Wardlaw has been a director since 30 April 2015. 

Directorships held in other listed 
entities in the last 3 years 

Nil 

Interests in shares 
Interests in options 

19,471,130 ordinary shares 
1,000,000 options 

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Name: 
Title: 

 Gavin Campion 
 Executive Director (resigned as a director 2 February 2016, continues as an executive) 

Experience and expertise: 

 Gavin Campion was the founder and a director of marketing services company, Reality
Group.  Reality Group won agency of the year in 2003. Gavin sold Reality Group in
2005. In 2004, Gavin acquired Shoppers Advantage, serving as CEO (2004-2008) and 
Chairman (2008-2011), Gavin took responsibility for re-engineering the business into a
large  SaaS  based  business-to-business  retail  e-commerce  business.  Shoppers
Advantage was sold in 2011. 
In  2004,  Gavin  acquired  Presidential  Card.  Serving  as  Director,  Gavin  assisted  in
making Presidential Card a large Australian online discount program.  In 2010 Gavin 
merged  Presidential  Card  with  Strategic  Rewards  and  acquired  a  number  of  minor
players in the market.  Gavin sold his shares to management in 2013. 
Gavin  was  the  founder  and  CEO  of  the  digital  marketing  services  agency,  Sputnik
Agency. In 2007 Sputnik Agency won B&T Agency of the Year. Gavin sold Sputnik in
2008. 
From  April  2008  until  March  2012,  Gavin  served  as  President  of  KIT  digital,  global
provider of video asset management solutions for multi-screen IP-based delivery.   
Gavin  has  been  involved  with  productising  and  commercialisation  of  the  Knosys
Platform since 2012. 
In  2014,  Gavin  joined  Dubber  Corporation  Ltd  (ASX:DUB)  as  commercial  director, 
being  appointed  a  director  on  15  December  2014.  He  assisted  in  repositioning  the
business and listing it on the ASX in Feb 2015.  
Gavin also sits on a number of small cap technology companies advisory boards. 
Gavin holds an honours degree in marketing from the UK. 
Mr Campion held the position as director from 30 April 2015 to 2 February 2016 

Directorships held in other listed 
entities in the last 3 years 

Nil 

Interests in shares 
Interests in options 

19,100,000 ordinary shares 
1,000,000 options 

Chief Executive Officer - Appointed 18 July 2016 
John Thompson (BEng Hons, MBA) was appointed as CEO on 18 July 2016. Mr. Thompson brings a wealth of leadership 
experience having worked for more than 20 years at the helm of renowned technology companies. Most recently, Mr. 
Thompson spent 11 years as CEO of Sigtec and 5 years as CEO of Wavenet International in addition to 5 years with CS 
Communications and Systems in New York and London. Mr. Thompson received a first class honours degree in 
Engineering from the Queensland University of Technology in addition to a Master of Business Administration from the City 
University Business School in London. Mr. Thompson has a strong record in driving sales and revenue in addition to his 
ample experience as a capable CEO providing pivotal leadership expertise across UK, US, Australia and New Zealand 
markets for multi-national, listed, IPO and start-up technology companies. 

Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer 
Stephen Kerr (BCom, ACA, FGIA) has held the role of Company Secretary since July 2015. Stephen Kerr is a qualified 
chartered accountant and chartered company secretary. He is an experienced CFO and governance professional, having 
held senior finance positions in private and publicly listed company environments across Australia and New Zealand for over 
15 years. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and is a current member of Chartered 
Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Fellow of the Governance institute of Australia. 

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Meetings of directors 
The number of meetings of the company's Board of Directors ('the Board') and of each Board committee held from 1 July 
2015 to the year ended 30 June 2016, and the number of meetings attended by each director were: 

Hon. Alan Stockdale 
Ashley Gall 
Alistair Wardlaw 
Gavin Campion 
Richard Levy 
Peter Pawlowitsch 

Full board 

  Attended 

Held 

9 
9 
9 
9 
9 
9 

9 
9 
9 
9 
9 
9 

Held:  represents  the  number  of  meetings  held  during  the  time  the  director  held  office  or  was  a  member  of  the  relevant 
committee. 

Remuneration report (audited) 
The remuneration report details the key management personnel remuneration arrangements for the consolidated entity, in 
accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations. 

Key management personnel 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 key management personnel 

Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration 

The objective of the consolidated entity'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. 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 
●   transparency 

The  performance  of  the  consolidated  entity  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  executive  remuneration 
framework is structured to be market competitive and complementary to the strategy of the consolidated entity. 

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 Board. The Board 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. 
No such advice was sought for the financial year ended 30 June 2016. The chairman's fees are determined independently 
to the fees of other non-executive directors based on comparative roles in the external market. The chairman is not present 
at any discussions relating to the determination of his own remuneration. 

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ASX  listing  rules  require  the  aggregate  non-executive  directors’  remuneration  be  determined  periodically  by  a  general 
meeting. The current maximum aggregate remuneration payable to non-executive directors of the consolidated entity in any 
financial year is $500,000. 

Executive remuneration 
The  consolidated  entity  aims  to  reward  executives  with  a  level  and  mix  of  remuneration  based  on  their  position  and 
responsibility, which has both fixed and variable components. 

The executive remuneration and reward framework has four components: 
●   base pay, superannuation and non-monetary benefits 
●   short-term performance incentives 
●   share-based payments 
●   other remuneration such as 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 
Board,  based  on  individual  performance  and  the  overall  performance  of  the  consolidated  entity  and  comparable  market 
remunerations. 

Executives  may  receive  their  fixed  remuneration  in  the  form  of  cash  or  other  fringe  benefits  (for  example  motor  vehicle 
benefits)  where  it  does  not  create  any  additional  costs  to  the  consolidated  entity  and  provides  additional  value  to  the 
executive. 

The short-term incentives ('STI') program is designed to align the targets of the business with the targets of those executives 
responsible  for  meeting  those  targets.  STI  payments  are  granted  to  executives  based  on  specific  targets  and/or  key 
performance indicators ('KPI's') being achieved. These targets are discussed in further detail in the description of service 
agreements which forms part of this Remuneration Report. 

The long-term incentives ('LTI') include long service leave and share-based payments. Options are awarded to executives, 
vesting over a period of three years based on elapsed time and/or achievement of long-term incentive measures. 

Consolidated entity performance and link to remuneration 
Remuneration for certain individuals is directly linked to the performance of the consolidated entity. A portion of cash bonus 
and incentive payments are dependent on defined revenue and earnings targets being met. The remaining portion of the 
cash bonus and incentive payments are at the discretion of the Board. As this is the entity’s first report as a public ASX listed 
company there is no additional information to disclose.   

Details of remuneration 

Amounts of remuneration 
Details of the remuneration of key management personnel of the consolidated entity are set out in the following tables. 

The key management personnel of the consolidated entity during the year to 30 June 2016 consisted of the following directors 
of Knosys Limited: 
●   Alan Stockdale - Non-Executive Chairman 
●   Peter Pawlowitsch - Non-Executive Director 
●   Richard Levy - Non-Executive Director 
●   Gavin Campion - Executive Director (resigned as a director on 2 February 2016) 
●   Ashley Gall - Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (resigned on 15 July 2016) 
●   Alistair Wardlaw - Executive Director 

And the following persons: 
●   Stephen Kerr - Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer 

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Short-term benefits 

Post-
employment 
benefits 

Long-term 
benefits 

  Share-
based 
payments 

  Cash salary    Cash 
  bonus 

and fees 
$ 

Non- 

Super- 

  monetary    annuation   

$ 

$ 

$ 

  Long service   Equity- 
settled 
$ 

leave 
$ 

Total 
$ 

2016 (1)  

Non-Executive 
Directors: 
Alan Stockdale 
(Chairman) 
Peter Pawlowitsch 
Richard Levy 

58,927  
29,630   
6,750   

- 
-  
-  

- 
-  
-  

6,073 
2,814  
36,666  

- 
-  
-  

10,574 
10,574  
21,148  

75,574  
43,018  
64,564  

Executive Directors:  
Ashley Gall 
(Managing Director 
and CEO) 
Alistair Wardlaw 

197,869  
  231,111   

- 
-   

12,817  
-   

18,798  
-   

-  
-   

71,904  
21,148   

301,388  
252,259  

Other Key 
Management 
Personnel: 
Stephen Kerr 
Gavin Campion 

  120,190   
  231,111  
  875,588   

-   
-  
-   

1,858   
-  
14,675   

32,363   
-  
96,714   

-   
8,608   
21,148  
-  
-    165,104   

163,019  
252,259 
1,152,081  

(1)  The entity became an ASX listed public entity on 9 September 2015. Remuneration is presented for the full 2016 financial 

year and includes remuneration structures for the period prior to the entity becoming an ASX listed entity. 

2015  
The entity was not a listed entity at 30 June 2015. Therefore, there is no prior year comparative remuneration disclosure.   

The proportion of remuneration linked to performance and the fixed proportion are as follows: 

Name 

Non-Executive Directors: 
Alan Stockdale (Chairman) 
Peter Pawlowitsch 
Richard Levy 

Executive Directors: 
Ashley Gall (Managing Director 
and CEO) 
Alistair Wardlaw 

Other Key Management 
Personnel: 
Stephen Kerr 
Gavin Campion 

Fixed remuneration 
2016 

At risk - STI 

At risk - LTI 

2016 

2016 

86%   
75%   
67%   

75%  
92%   

95%   
92%  

-%  
-%  
-%  

-%  
-%   

-%   
-%  

14%  
25%  
33%  

24%  
8%   

5%   
8%  

 No cash bonuses were paid or payable for the year to 30 June 2016.   

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Service agreements 
Remuneration and other terms of employment for key management personnel 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: 

Name: 
Title: 
Agreement commenced: 
Term of agreement: 
Details: 

Name: 
Title: 
Agreement commenced: 
Term of agreement: 
Details: 

 Ashley Gall 
 Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer 
 16 March 2015 
 No fixed term 
 Annual base salary for the year ending 30 June 2016 of $182,650 plus superannuation, 
to  be  reviewed  annually  by  the  Board,  3  month  termination  notice  by  either  party,
performance  bonus  of  $100,000  (including  statutory  superannuation)  accruing  when
the Group achieves annual earnings before interest and tax targets as set by the Board, 
an  additional  performance  bonus  of  up 
(including  statutory 
superannuation) payable in fixed increments on the basis of the achievement of KPI’s
and  revenue  performance  milestones  as  set  by  the  Board,  non-disclosure,  non-
solicitation and non-compete clauses. 

to  $100,000 

 Stephen Kerr 
 Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary 
 9 June 2015 
 No fixed term 
 Annual  base  salary  for  the  year  ending  30  June  2016  of  $162,000  including 
superannuation, employment is for three days per week during normal working hours
on days agreed with the CEO and reasonable additional hours during these days in
order to perform responsibilities and duties. Remuneration to be reviewed annually by 
the Board, 3 month termination notice by either party, STI performance bonus of up to
$50,000  (including  statutory  superannuation)  based  on  financial  and  non-financial 
KPI’s, plus up to 10% of that amount of EBIT earned by the Group in excess of annual 
budgeted EBIT, non-disclosure, non-solicitation and non-compete clauses. 

 Alistair Wardlaw 
 Chief Technical Officer and Executive Director 
 1 January 2015 
 No fixed term 
 Consultancy  agreement  with  WFT  Services  Pty  Ltd  as  trustee  for  the  A  L  Wardlaw
Family  Trust,  for  the  provision  of  consultancy  services,  annual  consultancy  fee  of
$250,000, 12 month termination notice by either party, non-disclosure, non-solicitation 
and non-compete clauses. 

 Gavin Campion 
 Consultant  
 1 January 2015 
 No fixed term 
 Consultancy  agreement  with  Hydria  Plenus  Pty  Ltd,  a  company  associated  with  Mr
Campion,  for  the  provision  of  consultancy  services,  annual  consultancy  fee  of
$250,000, 12 month termination notice by either party, non-disclosure, non-solicitation 
and non-compete clauses. Mr Campion resigned as a director of the Company on 2 
February  2016.  This  resignation  as  an  office  bearer  did  not  affect  his  consultancy
arrangements with the Company. 

Key management personnel have no entitlement to termination payments in the event of removal for misconduct. 

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Directors' report 
30 June 2016 

Share-based compensation 

Issue of shares 
No shares were issued to directors and other key management personnel as part of compensation during the year ended 30 
June 2016. 

Options 
The terms and conditions of each grant of options over ordinary shares affecting remuneration of directors and other key 
management personnel in this financial year or future reporting years are as follows: 

  Fair value 
  per option 

Grant date 

May 2015 
June 2015 

Number of options 

Expiry date 

 Exercise price   at grant date 

7,400,000 
425,000 

1 July 2019 
1 July 2019 

$0.25   
$0.25  

$0.0314  
$0.0314 

Options granted carry no dividend or voting rights. 

No person entitled to exercise the options had or has any right by virtue of the option to participate in any share issue of 
the company or of any other body corporate. 

Vesting and Entitlement 
For the Directors, the Options will vest over time, in equal amounts (except for slight adjustments to avoid fractions) every 
three months, commencing 1 July 2015 with the final vesting date being 1 April 2018.  For Stephen Kerr, 20,000 Options 
will vest on the first two vesting dates, and 38,500 Options will vest on subsequent vesting dates. If the relevant holder is 
no longer employed or engaged, as the case may be, by the Group on a vesting date, the Options will not vest to that 
holder.  Options that have previously vested in the holder shall be retained by the holder. The Options will entitle the holder 
to subscribe for one Share upon the exercise of each Option that has vested in the holder. 

Shares issued on the exercise of options 
No ordinary shares of Knosys Limited were issued during the year ended 30 June 2016 and up to the date of this report on 
the exercise of options granted. 

The number of options over ordinary shares granted to and vested by directors and other key management personnel as 
part of compensation during the year ended 30 June 2016 are set out below: 

Name 

Alan Stockdale 
Peter Pawlowitsch 
Richard Levy 
Ashley Gall 
Gavin Campion 
Alistair Wardlaw 
Stephen Kerr 

Number of 
options 
vested and 
exercisable 
during the 
year 
2016 

% of 
options 

  vested and 
exercisable 
  during the    
year 
2016 

Number of 
options 
forfeited 
during 
the 
year 
2016 

% of 
options 
Forfeited 
during 
the 
year 
2016 

166,667  
166,667  
333,333  
1,133,334  
333,333  
333,333  
117,000  

33%  
33%  
33%  
33%  
33%  
33%  
28%  

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

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Directors' report 
30 June 2016 

Additional disclosures relating to key management personnel 

Shareholding 
The number of shares in the company held during the financial year by each director and other members of key management 
personnel of the consolidated entity, including their personally related parties, is set out below: 

  Balance at     Received    
as part of    

the start of    
the year 

  remuneration   Additions* 

  Disposals/    
other 

  Balance at  
the end of  
the year 

Ordinary shares 
Alan Stockdale 
Peter Pawlowitsch 
Richard Levy 
Ashley Gall 
Gavin Campion 
Alistair Wardlaw 
Stephen Kerr 

-   
900,000   
9,921,130   
-   
  19,100,000   
  19,471,130   
-   
  49,392,260   

-  
-  
-   
-   
-   
-  
-  
-   

-   
-  
-   
-  
-  
-   
100,000   
100,000   

-  
-  
900,000  
-  
9,921,130  
-  
-  
-  
-   19,100,000  
-   19,471,130  
100,000  
-  
-  49,492,260  

* 

 Additions represent shares acquired through the initial public offering contained in the Prospectus dated 22 July 2015. 

Option holding 
The  number  of  options  over  ordinary  shares  in  the  company  held  during  the  financial  year  by  each  director  and  other 
members of key management personnel of the consolidated entity, including their personally related parties, is set out below: 

Options over ordinary shares 
Alan Stockdale 
Peter Pawlowitsch 
Richard Levy 
Ashley Gall 
Gavin Campion 
Alistair Wardlaw 
Stephen Kerr 

  Balance at      Granted /  
the start of     exercised /  

the year 
(unvested) 

  expired / 
forfeited 

Balance at     Balance at     Balance at  
the end of  
the end of 
 the end of   
the year 
the year 
the year 
- unvested 
- vested 

500,000  
500,000  
1,000,000  
3,400,000  
1,000,000  
1,000,000  
425,000  
7,825,000   

-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-  
-   
-   

166,667  
166,667  
333,333  
1,133,334  
333,333  
333,333  
117,000  
2,583,667 

333,333  
333,333  
666,667  
2,266,666  
666,667  
666,667  
308,000  
5,241,333  

500,000 
500,000 
1,000,000 
3,400,000 
1,000,000 
1,000,000 
425,000  
7,825,000 

Other transactions with key management personnel and their related parties 
During the financial year, payments for office rent, outgoings, technical infrastructure and software development services 
supplied by MMG Interactive Partnership (director-related entity of Richard Levy and Alistair Wardlaw) of $109,394 were 
made. All transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates. 

This concludes the remuneration report, which has been audited.  

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. 

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Directors' report 
30 June 2016 

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. 

Corporate Governance Statement 
The company’s corporate governance statement can be found on the company website at 
http://www.knosys.it/investor/documents/Corporate Governance Statement.pdf 

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.  

Non-audit services 
The Board of directors is satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the year is compatible with the general 
standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The directors are satisfied that the services 
disclosed below did not compromise the external auditor’s independence because the nature of the services provided does 
not compromise the general principles relating to auditor independence in accordance with APES 110: Code of Ethics for 
Professional Accountants set by the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board. During the year no non-audit 
services were provided. 

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 on 
the following page. 

Auditor 
William Buck Audit (VIC) Pty Ltd continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001. 

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 

________________________________ 
Hon. Alan Stockdale AO 
Director 

29 August 2016 
Melbourne 

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Contents 
30 June 2016 

Contents 

15 
Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 
16 
Statement of financial position 
17 
Statement of changes in equity 
18 
Statement of cash flows 
19 
Notes to the financial statements 
34 
Directors' declaration 
35 
Independent auditor's report to the members of Knosys Limited 
Additional information for listed companies                                                                                                                          37 

General information 

The  financial  statements  cover  Knosys  Limited  as  a  consolidated  entity  consisting  of  Knosys  Limited  and  the  entities  it 
controlled at the end of, or during, the year. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Knosys 
Limited's functional and presentation currency. 

Knosys Limited is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX:KNO) and is incorporated and domiciled in Australia.  

Registered office 

Suite 9.08 Level 9 
2 Queen Street 
Melbourne VIC 3000 

 Principal place of business 

 Suite 9.08 Level 9 
2 Queen Street 
 Melbourne VIC 3000 

A description of the nature of the consolidated entity'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 on 29 August 2016, in accordance with a resolution of directors. The 
directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial statements. 

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Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 
For the year ended 30 June 2016 

Revenue 

Research and development tax refund 
Other income 

Expenses 
Licence fee and support expenses 
Payments to suppliers for research and development activities 
Employee benefits expense 
Depreciation and amortisation expense 
Legal and accounting expenses 
Travel and accommodation 
Other expenses 

Consolidated 

  Note   

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

3 

736,195   

784,521  

280,471  
62,954  

189,769 
182 

(180,334) 
(138,370) 
(1,501,184) 
(3,782) 
(86,957) 
(136,444) 
(443,564) 

(215,000)
(415,000)
(427,075)
(309)
(91,823)
(55,044)
(98,522)

4 

4 

Loss before transaction costs and income tax 

(1,411,015) 

(328,301)

Transaction costs relating to the reverse acquisition by the accounting acquirer 
Knosys Solutions Pty Ltd of Knosys Limited and Knosys Products Pty Ltd 

Loss before income tax 

Income tax (expense) credit 

-

(264,613)

(1,411,015)

(592,914)

5 

-   

(75)

Loss after income tax expense for the year attributable to owners of the parent  

(1,411,015)   

(592,989)

Other comprehensive income 
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax 

- 

-  

Total comprehensive loss for the year attributable to owners of the parent 

(1,411,015)   

(592,989)

Loss per share for loss attributable to the owners of the parent 
Basic and diluted loss per share 

  22 

Cents  
(1.89)   

Cents 
(1.83)  

The above statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the 
accompanying notes 
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Statement of financial position 
As at 30 June 2016 

Assets 

Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Accrued research and development tax refund receivable 
Prepayments & sundry debtors 
Total current assets 

Non-current assets 
Plant and equipment 
Deferred tax asset 
Total non-current assets 

Total assets 

Liabilities 

Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Provisions for employee benefits 
Revenue billed in advance 
Total current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Equity 
Issued capital 
Options reserve 
Accumulated losses 

Total equity 

Consolidated 

  Note   

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

6 
7 

8 

9 

2,946,975  
-  
467,701  
65,306  
3,479,982  

181,773 
814,795 
186,750 
5,000 
1,188,318 

19,754 
- 
19,754 

6,421 
- 
6,421 

3,499,736 

1,194,739 

222,935 
74,838 
708,228 
1,006,001 

227,410 
56,841 
751,812 
1,036,063 

1,006,001 

1,036,063 

2,493,735  

158,676 

4,403,765 
195,761 
(2,105,791) 

853,452 
- 
(694,776) 

2,493,735 

158,676 

The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 
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Statement of changes in equity 
For the year ended 30 June 2016 

Consolidated 

Balance at 1 July 2014 

Loss after income tax expense for the year 

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: 
Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs (note 9) 

Balance at 30 June 2015 

Consolidated 

Balance at 1 July 2015 

Loss after income tax expense for the year 

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Issued 
capital 
$ 

  Reserves    Accumulated   

$ 

losses 
$ 

Total 
equity 
$ 

24 

- 

- 

-    

-   

(101,787)     (101,763)  

(592,989)     (592,989)  

-   

(592,989)     (592,989)  

853,428 

853,452 

-    

-    

-   

853,428  

(694,776)    

158,676  

Issued 
capital 
$ 

  Reserves    Accumulated   

$ 

losses 
$ 

Total 
equity 
$ 

853,452 

-    

(694,776)    

158,676  

- 

- 

-   

(1,411,015)     (1,411,015)  

-   

(1,411,015)    (1,411,015) 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: 
Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs (note 9) 

3,550,313 

-    

-   

3,550,313 

Vesting of share based payments 

- 

195,761   

-   

195,761 

Balance at 30 June 2016 

4,403,765 

195,761   

(2,105,791)   

2,493,735 

The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 
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Statement of cash flows 
For the year ended 30 June 2016 

Cash flows from operating activities 
Receipts from customers 
Payments to suppliers and employees 

Research and development tax refund 
Interest received 

Consolidated 

  Note   

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

1,576,667   
(2,395,821) 
(819,154) 

818,647  
(1,423,076)
(604,429)

-   
51,158  

86,157  
- 

Net cash used in operating activities 

19 

(767,996)

(518,272)  

Cash flows from investing activities 
Payments for plant and equipment 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 
Proceeds from issue of shares 
Share issue transaction costs 

Net cash from financing activities 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 

(17,115) 

(6,730)

(17,115) 

(6,730)

4,000,000  
(449,687)   

749,976 
(45,000)

3,550,313  

704,976

2,765,202   
181,773   

179,974
1,799

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 

6 

2,946,975   

181,773

The above statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 
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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 1. 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, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted 
The consolidated entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending Accounting Standards 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 consolidated entity. 

Any  new,  revised  or  amending  Accounting  Standards  or  Interpretations  that  are  not  yet  mandatory  have  not  been  early 
adopted. 

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,  applying  the  going  concern  basis  of 
accounting. 

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 consolidated entity'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 2. 

Legal Parent entity information 
In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, these financial statements present the results of the consolidated entity only. 
Supplementary information about the legal parent entity is disclosed in note 16. 

Principles of consolidation 

A controlled entity is any entity controlled by an accounting acquirer. Control exists where an entity has the capacity and 
power to govern the decision-making in relation to the financial and operating policies of an investee and also participate in 
the variable returns of that investee.   

All inter-group balances and transactions between entities in the Consolidated Entity, including any unrealised profits or 
losses, have been eliminated on consolidation. Accounting policies of controlled entities have been changed where 
necessary to ensure consistencies with those policies adopted by the parent entity. 

Foreign currency translation 
The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Knosys Limited's functional and presentation currency. 

Foreign currency transactions 
Foreign currency transactions are translated into Australian dollars 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. 

Revenue recognition 
Revenue is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefit will flow to the consolidated entity and the revenue can 
be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

Licence fees and rendering of services 
Licence fee revenue and rendering of services revenue from implementation and consulting fees is recognised by reference 
to the stage of completion of the contracts. 

Stage of completion is measured by reference to the licence fee period and to labour hours incurred to date as a percentage 
of total estimated labour hours for each contract. Where the contract outcome cannot be reliably estimated, revenue is only 
recognised to the extent of the recoverable costs incurred to date. 

Research and development tax refund income 
Research and development tax refund income is measured on an accruals basis when the refund can be reliably 
determined. 

Interest 
Interest revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest method. This is a method of calculating the 
amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating the interest income over the relevant period using the effective interest rate, 
which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the 
net carrying amount of the financial asset. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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 provision for impairment. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement within 30 days. 

Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectable are written 
off by reducing the carrying amount directly. A provision for impairment of trade receivables is raised when there is objective 
evidence  that  the  consolidated  entity  will  not  be  able  to  collect  all  amounts  due  according  to  the  original  terms  of  the 
receivables.  Significant  financial  difficulties  of  the  debtor,  probability  that  the  debtor  will  enter  bankruptcy  or  financial 
reorganisation and default or delinquency in payments (more than 60 days overdue) are considered indicators that the trade 
receivable may be impaired. The amount of the impairment allowance is the difference between the asset's carrying amount 
and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. Cash flows relating to 
short-term receivables are not discounted if the effect of discounting is immaterial. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

Other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any provision for impairment. 

Provisions 
Provisions are recognised when the consolidated entity has a present (legal or constructive) obligation as a result of a past 
event, it is probable the consolidated entity will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of 
the amount of the obligation. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to 
settle the present obligation at the reporting date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. 
If the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate specific to the liability. The 
increase in the provision resulting from the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost. 

Employee benefits 

Short-term employee benefits 
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and long service leave expected to be wholly 
settled within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at  the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are 
settled. 

Other long-term employee benefits 
The liability for annual leave and long service leave not expected to be wholly settled within 12 months of the reporting date 
are measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees 
up to the reporting date using the projected unit credit method. 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 national corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, 
the estimated future cash outflows. 

Defined contribution superannuation expense 
Contributions to defined contribution superannuation plans are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. 

Share-based payments 
Equity-settled share-based 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 measured at fair value on grant date. Fair value is independently determined using 
the Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the impact of dilution, 
the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk 
free  interest  rate  for  the  term  of  the  option,  together  with  non-vesting  conditions  that  do  not  determine  whether  the 
consolidated entity receives the services that entitle the employees to receive payment. No account is taken of any other 
vesting conditions. 

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. The amount recognised in profit 
or loss for the period is the cumulative amount calculated at each reporting date less amounts already recognised in previous 
periods. 

Market conditions are taken into consideration in determining fair value. Therefore any awards subject to market conditions 
are considered to vest irrespective of whether or not that market condition has been met, provided all other conditions are 
satisfied. 

If equity-settled awards are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognised as if the modification has not been made. An 
additional expense is recognised, over the remaining vesting period, for any modification that increases the total fair value 
of the share-based compensation benefit as at the date of modification. 

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30 June 2016 

Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

If the non-vesting condition is within the control of the consolidated entity or employee, the failure to satisfy the condition is 
treated as a cancellation. If the condition is not within the control of the consolidated entity or employee and is not satisfied 
during the vesting period, any remaining expense for the award is recognised over the remaining vesting period, unless the 
award is forfeited. 

If equity-settled awards are cancelled, it is treated as if it has vested on the date of cancellation, and any remaining expense 
is recognised immediately. If a new replacement award is substituted for the cancelled award, the cancelled and new award 
is treated as if they were a modification. 

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  that  are  appropriate  in  the  circumstances  and  for  which  sufficient  data  are  available  to 
measure fair value, are used, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising 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. 

Leases 
The determination of whether an arrangement is or contains a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement and 
requires an assessment of whether the fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets 
and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset. 

A distinction is made between finance leases, which effectively transfer from the lessor to the lessee substantially all the 
risks  and  benefits  incidental  to  the  ownership  of  leased  assets,  and  operating  leases,  under  which  the  lessor  effectively 
retains substantially all such risks and benefits. 

Finance leases are capitalised. A lease asset and liability are established at the fair value of the leased assets, or if lower, 
the present value of minimum lease payments. Lease payments are allocated between the principal component of the lease 
liability and the finance costs, so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. 

Leased assets acquired under a finance lease are depreciated over the asset's useful life or over the shorter of the asset's 
useful life and the lease term if there is no reasonable certainty that the consolidated entity will obtain ownership at the end 
of the lease term. 

Operating lease payments, net of any incentives received from the lessor, are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis 
over the term of the lease. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

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. 

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 consolidated entity for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2016. The consolidated 
entity's assessment of the impact of these new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations, most relevant to the 
consolidated entity, are set out below. 

AASB 9 Financial Instruments 
This  standard  is  applicable  to  annual  reporting  periods  beginning  on  or  after  1  January  2018.  The  standard  replaces  all 
previous  versions  of  AASB  9  and  completes  the  project  to  replace  IAS  39  'Financial  Instruments:  Recognition  and 
Measurement'. AASB 9 introduces new classification and measurement models for financial assets. A financial asset shall 
be measured at amortised cost, if it is held within a business  model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect 
contractual cash flows, which arise on specified dates and solely principal and interest. All other financial instrument assets 
are to be classified and measured at fair value through profit or loss unless the entity makes an irrevocable election on initial 
recognition to present gains and losses on equity instruments (that are not held-for-trading) in other comprehensive income 
('OCI'). For financial liabilities, the standard requires the portion of the change in fair value that relates to the entity's own 
credit  risk  to  be  presented  in  OCI  (unless  it  would  create  an  accounting  mismatch).  New  simpler  hedge  accounting 
requirements are intended to more closely align the accounting treatment with the risk management activities of the entity. 
New impairment requirements will use an 'expected credit loss' ('ECL') model to recognise an allowance. Impairment will be 
measured under a 12-month ECL method unless the credit risk on a financial instrument has increased significantly since 
initial recognition in which case the lifetime ECL method is adopted. The standard introduces additional new disclosures. The 
consolidated  entity  will  adopt  this  standard  from  1  July  2018,  but  the  adoption  will  not  materially  affect  the  financial 
statements. 

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 
This standard is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. The standard provides a single 
standard for revenue recognition. The core principle of the standard is that an entity will recognise revenue to depict the 
transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects 
to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard will require: contracts (either written, verbal or implied) 
to  be  identified,  together  with  the  separate  performance  obligations  within  the  contract;  determine  the  transaction  price, 
adjusted for the time value of money excluding credit risk; allocation of the transaction price to the separate performance 
obligations  on  a  basis  of  relative  stand-alone  selling  price  of  each  distinct  good  or  service,  or  estimation  approach  if  no 
distinct observable prices exist; and recognition of revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. Credit risk will be 
presented  separately  as  an  expense  rather  than  adjusted  to  revenue.  For  goods,  the  performance  obligation  would  be 
satisfied  when  the  customer  obtains control  of  the  goods.  For services,  the  performance  obligation  is satisfied  when  the 
service has been provided, typically for promises to transfer services to customers. For performance obligations satisfied 
over time, an entity would select an appropriate measure of progress to determine how much revenue should be recognised 
as the performance obligation is satisfied. Contracts with customers will be presented in an entity's statement of financial 
position  as  a  contract  liability,  a  contract  asset,  or  a  receivable,  depending  on  the  relationship  between  the  entity's 
performance and the customer's payment. Sufficient quantitative and qualitative disclosure is required to enable users to 
understand the contracts with customers; the significant judgments made in applying the guidance to those contracts; and 
any assets recognised from the costs to obtain or fulfil a contract with a customer. The consolidated entity will adopt this 
standard from 1 July 2018, but the adoption will not materially affect the financial statements. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 2. 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 following key judgements are relevant to these financial statements: 

As stated in Note 1 Accounting for purchases of non-trading entities through reverse acquisitions, these financial 
statements are of the consolidated entity ultimately controlled by Knosys Limited, but the financial information represented 
in the consolidated financial statements, although issued under the name of Knosys Limited, is deemed under reverse 
acquisition accounting rules to be a continuation of the legal subsidiary Knosys Solutions Pty Ltd. Management examined 
the reverse acquisition which took place on 23 March 2015 and assessed that both Knosys Limited and Knosys Products 
Pty Ltd did not have the necessary inputs, processes and outputs to satisfy the accounting definition of a business. As a 
consequence, the assets and liabilities acquired at this date are at their written down cost values and not their fair values. 

Estimation of accrued research and development tax refund 
As at 30 June 2016 the consolidated entity had accrued $467,701 in accrued research and development tax refund credits. 
Of this, $249,226 was accrued in-respect of the 2015 tax return. The directors of the consolidated entity engaged an 
industry expert to prepare and lodge this return. This full amount was receipted into the bank in July 2016. Based upon the 
methodology adopted by the industry expert, the consolidated entity has an accrued research and development tax refund 
receivable of $218,475 for the 2016 financial year. Key matters considered by the directors in calculating this accrual 
included the following: 

-  The historical success of lodging and receipting such claims, both in its present legal form and under the former 
pre-IPO legal structure of Knosys Solutions Pty Ltd (refer above); 
-  The quantum of eligible research and development spend made during the period; and 
-  A consideration of any potential change in the assessment of eligibility criteria as gazetted by the Federal 
government. 

Recovery of deferred tax assets 
Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences only if the consolidated entity considers it is probable 
that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. 

Note 3. Revenue 

Sales revenue 
Licence and support fees 
Rendering of services 

Revenue 

Note 4. Expenses 

Profit before income tax includes the following specific expenses: 

Rental expense relating to operating leases 
Minimum lease payments 

Superannuation expense 
Accumulation fund Superannuation expense 

Vesting of share based payments 

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2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

731,195   
5,000   

424,521  
360,000  

736,195   

784,521  

Consolidated 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

72,229   

18,760  

123,805   

21,150  

195,761  

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30 June 2016 

Note 5. Income tax expense 

Income tax expense 
Current Tax benefit 
Deferred tax - origination and reversal of temporary differences 
Deferred tax assets not recognised 
Adjustment recognised for prior periods 

Aggregate income tax expense 

Deferred tax included in income tax expense comprises: 
Increase in deferred tax assets 

Deferred tax - origination and reversal of temporary differences 

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: 

Entertainment expenses 
Research and development costs 
Share based payments expense 
Transaction costs relating to the reverse acquisition by the accounting                   
acquirer Knosys Solutions Pty Ltd of Knosys Limited and Knosys Products Pty Ltd 
Non-assessable R&D refund 
Sundry items 

Deferred tax assets not recognised 
Adjustment recognised for prior periods 

Income tax expense 

Note 6. Current assets - cash and cash equivalents 

Cash at bank 

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Consolidated 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

(304,384) 
(5,399) 
309,783 
- 

(12,517) 
(17,052) 
29,569 
75 

-   

- 

- 

75  

75

- 

(1,411,015)   

(592,914)  

(423,305)   

(177,874)  

2,481   
145,650   
49,532  

- 
(84,141) 
-  

(309,783) 
309,783  
-  

1,503  
124,500  
- 

78,282 
(56,025)
45 

(29,569)
29,569 
75 

-   

75  

Consolidated 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

2,946,975   

181,773  

2,946,975   

181,773  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
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Note 7. Current assets - trade and other receivables 

Trade receivables 

Note 8. Current liabilities - trade and other payables 

Trade payables 
Related party payables 
Other payables 

Note 9. Equity - issued capital 

Consolidated 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

-   

-   

814,795  

814,795  

Consolidated 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

105,262   
45,834  
71,839  

136,711  
79,493 
11,206  

222,935   

227,410  

Legal Parent                         Consolidated 

2016 
Shares 

2015 
Shares 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

Ordinary shares - fully paid 

  78,099,386    55,849,386   

4,403,765   

853,452  

Movements in ordinary share capital 

Details 

Date 

  No. of shares 
Legal Parent 
2016 

  No. of shares 
Legal Parent 
2015 

Legal parent 
Balance start of year 
Shares at incorporation of legal parent 
Issue of shares to founders 
Issue of shares to effect reverse acquisition of                 
Knosys Products Pty Ltd and Knosys Solutions Pty Ltd 
Issue of share capital to shareholders 
Issue of share capital in settlement of loan owing to               
the MMG Integrative partnership 
Issue of shares to effect the final component of the 
consideration for the reverse acquisition of                       
Knosys Products Pty Ltd and Knosys Solutions Pty Ltd 
Issue of share capital to shareholders 

 16 March 2015  
 16 March 2015  

23 March 2015 
 27 March 2015  

13 May 2015 

17 July 2015 
 1 Sept 2015 

Balance at end of year 

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55,849,386  

- 

- 
- 

- 

-    
-   
2,000,000   

47,750,000 

5,357,126   

742,260 

2,250,000 
20,000,000 

- 
-   

78,099,386  

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30 June 2016 

Note 9. Equity - issued capital (continued) 

Details 

 Date 

$ 

$ 

Consolidated entity 
As at start of the financial year 
Reverse acquisition of Knosys Products Pty Ltd and            
Knosys Solutions Pty Ltd 
Issue of share capital to shareholders 
Issue of share capital in settlement of loan owing to                  
the MMG Integrative partnership 
Costs of issuing shares 
Final component of the reverse acquisition of                   
Knosys Products Pty Ltd and Knosys Solutions Pty Ltd 
Issue of share capital to shareholders 
Costs of issuing shares 

853,452  

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23 March 2015 
 27 March 2015   

13 May 2015 

- 

- 
- 

17 July 2015 
 1 Sept 2015 

- 
4,000,000 
(449,687) 

749,976 

148,452 
(45,000)   

-    
-    

Balance as at end of the financial year 

4,403,765  

853,452    

Accounting for purchases of non-trading entities through reverse acquisitions  
On 23 March 2015 Knosys Limited acquired all of the share capital of Knosys Products Pty Ltd and Knosys Solutions Pty 
Ltd. This acquisition was effected through the issue of 50,000,000 ordinary fully paid shares including tranches of 
47,750,000 ordinary fully paid shares issued on 23 March 2015 and 2,250,000 ordinary fully paid shares issued on 17 July 
2015 to the vendors or their nominees. This transaction is considered a reverse acquisition in accordance with Australian 
Accounting Standards and Knosys Solutions Pty Ltd was deemed to be the acquirer for accounting purposes. Knosys 
Solutions Pty Ltd is the larger of the combining entities, is the only entity that traded as at the date of the transaction and 
holds the revenue generating contracts and has recognised assets and liabilities on its statement of financial position. 
Therefore, Knosys Limited and Knosys Products Pty Ltd have been identified as the accounting acquirees. As a 
consequence of the reverse acquisition, the financial information represented in the consolidated financial statements is 
issued under the name of Knosys Limited but is deemed under accounting rules to be a continuation of the legal subsidiary 
Knosys Solutions Pty Ltd and the number of shares on issue reflect those of Knosys Limited. 

Ordinary shares 
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on the winding up of the company in proportion 
to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held. 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. 

Movements in options on issue 

Details 

Legal parent 
Balance start of year 
Options issued to directors 
Options issued to key management personnel 
Options issued to product resellers 
Options issued to external industry advisors 

Balance at end of year 

Date 

  No. of options 
Legal Parent 
2016 

  No. of options 
Legal Parent 
2015 

 9 May 2015 
 29 June 2015   
 5 April 2016 
 5 April 2016 

7,825,000  
- 
- 
500,000 
300,000 

-    
7,400,000   
425,000   
-   
-   

8,625,000  

7,825,000    

7,825,000 options (of which 2,583,667 are vested at 30 June 2016) are exercisable at $$0.25 and expire on 1 July 2019. 
500,000 options (of which 200,000 have vested at 30 June 2016) are exercisable at $0.29 and expire on 1 July 2019. 
300,000 options (all of which are unvested at 30 June 2016) are exercisable at $0.29 and expire on 1 July 2020. 
All options are unlisted and are subject to a range of vesting conditions. 

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Note 9. Equity - issued capital (continued) 

Capital risk management 
The consolidated entity's objectives when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so that 
it can provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimum capital structure to 
reduce the cost of capital. 

In  order  to  maintain  or  adjust  the  capital  structure,  the  consolidated  entity  may  issue  new  shares  or  return  capital  to 
shareholders. 

Note 10. Financial instruments 

Financial risk management objectives 
The  consolidated  entity's  activities  expose  it  to  two  financial  risks:  credit  risk  and  liquidity  risk.  The  consolidated  entity's 
overall risk management program, which is managed at Board level, focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and 
seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the consolidated entity. The consolidated entity 
uses different methods to measure different types of risk to which it is exposed. These methods include ageing analysis for 
credit risk and cash flow forecasting for liquidity risk. 

Credit risk 
Credit  risk  refers  to  the  risk  that  a  counterparty  will  default  on  its contractual  obligations  resulting  in  financial  loss  to  the 
consolidated entity. The consolidated entity has a code of credit, including obtaining agency credit information, confirming 
references and setting appropriate credit limits. The consolidated entity obtains guarantees where appropriate to mitigate 
credit risk. 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 consolidated entity does not hold any collateral. 

Liquidity risk 
Vigilant liquidity risk management requires the consolidated entity to maintain sufficient liquid assets (mainly cash and cash 
equivalents) to be able to pay debts as and when they become due and payable. All amounts payable are within agreed 
terms. All third party payment terms are less than 60 days (2015: less than 60 days). 

The consolidated entity manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate cash reserves by continuously monitoring actual and 
forecast cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities. 

Fair value of financial instruments 
Unless otherwise stated, the carrying amounts of financial instruments reasonably approximate their fair value. 

Note 11. Key management personnel disclosures 

Compensation 
The aggregate compensation made to directors and key management personnel of the consolidated entity is set out below: 

Short-term employee benefits 
Share based payments 
Post-employment benefits 

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2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

890,263  
165,104  
96,714  

224,132 
- 
13,768 

1,152,081  

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30 June 2016 

Note 12. Remuneration of auditors 

During the financial year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by William Buck Audit (VIC) Pty Ltd 
(“William Buck”), the auditor of the company, its network firms and unrelated firms: 

Assurance services – William Buck 
Audit or review of the financial statements 
Transaction and due diligence services 

Note 13. Contingent liabilities 

At balance date there is a bank guarantee in place of $60,663 in place. 

The consolidated entity has no other contingent liabilities at balance date. 

Note 14. Commitments 

Lease commitments - operating 
Committed at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable: 
Within one year 
One to five years 
More than five years 

Consolidated 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

18,500  
-  

15,500 
19,277 

18,500  

34,777 

Consolidated 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

110,414  
174,610  
-  

7,578  
-  
-  

285,024  

7,578  

Operating lease commitments includes contracted amounts for the head office under a non-cancellable operating lease, the 
term of which expires on 31 January 2019.  

Note 15. Related party transactions 

Legal Parent entity 
Knosys Limited is the legal parent entity. 

Subsidiaries 
Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 17. 

Key management personnel 
Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in note 11 and the remuneration report in the directors' report. 

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30 June 2016 

Note 15. Related party transactions (continued) 

Transactions with related parties 
The following transactions occurred with related parties: 

In the statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income for the Consolidated Entity the following related party 
transactions took place: 

Consolidated 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

Payment for goods and services: 
Payment for services from MMG Interactive (a partnership associated with Alistair Wardlaw 
and Richard Levy) 

109,394  

498,231  

Terms and conditions 
All transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates. 

Note 16. Legal parent entity information 

Set out below is the supplementary information about the legal parent entity. 

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 

Profit after income tax 

Total comprehensive income 

Statement of financial position 

Total current assets 

Total assets 

Total current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Equity 

Issued capital 
Share based payments reserve 
Accumulated losses 

Total equity 

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Legal Parent 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

(265,946)  

(156,217) 

(265,946)  

(156,217) 

Legal Parent 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

2,879,065  

136,150 

  11,365,442  

7,841,602 

52,957  

459,367 

52,957  

459,367 

  11,538,887  
195,761  
(422,163)  

7,538,452 
- 
(156,217) 

  11,312,485  

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30 June 2016 

Note 16. Parent entity information (continued) 

Contingent liabilities 
The legal parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015. 

Capital commitments - Property, plant and equipment 
The legal parent entity had no capital commitments for property, plant and equipment as at 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015. 

Significant accounting policies 
The accounting policies of the legal parent entity are consistent with those of the consolidated entity, as disclosed in note 1, 
except for the following: 
●   Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost, less any impairment, in the legal parent entity. 
●   Dividends received from subsidiaries are recognised as other income by the legal parent entity and receipt of such (or 

absence thereof) may be an indicator of an impairment of the investment. 

Note 17. Interests in subsidiaries 

The  consolidated  financial  statements  incorporate  the  assets,  liabilities  and  results  of  Knosys  Limited  and  the  following 
wholly-owned subsidiaries in accordance with the accounting policy described in note 1: 

Name 

 Principal place of business / 
 Country of incorporation 

Knosys Solutions Pty Ltd 
Principal  activities  –  Main  operating  company  of  the
Knosys  group,  providing  operational  infrastructure,
resources,  Knosys  Platform
employees, 
research, development and support.  
Knosys Products Pty Ltd 
Principal  activity  –  Holder  of  the  Knosys  Platform
intellectual property. 

sales 

 Australia 

 Australia 

Ownership interest 
2015 
2016 
% 
% 

100%   

100%  

100%   

100% 

Note 18. Events after the reporting period 

On 18 July 2016, Mr John Thompson was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the consolidated entity following 
the resignation of Mr Ashley Gall as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer on 15 July 2016. No other matter or 
circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2016 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the consolidated entity's 
operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity's state of affairs in future financial years. 
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30 June 2016 

Note 19. Reconciliation of profit after income tax to net cash from operating activities 

Consolidated 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

Loss after income tax expense for the year 

(1,411,015)  

(592,989) 

Adjustments for: 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Share based payments expense 
Change in operating assets and liabilities: 

Decrease/(Increase) in trade and other receivables 
Decrease/(Increase) in deferred tax assets 
(Decrease)/increase in revenue billed in advance 
Increase in prepayments and other debtors 
Decrease/(increase) in accrued research and development tax refund receivable 
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables 
Increase in provision for employee benefits 

Net cash from operating activities 

Note 20 Share-based payments 

3,782  
195,761  

814,795  
-   
(43,584) 
(60,306) 
(280,951) 
(4,475) 
17,997  

309 
- 

(796,320)
75 
751,812 
(5,000)
(103,612)
170,612
56,841

(767,996)  

(518,272)

Employee share option plan 
An employee share option plan (ESOP) has been established by the consolidated entity, whereby the consolidated entity 
may, at the discretion of the Board, grant options over ordinary shares in the company to personnel of the consolidated entity. 
The options are issued for nil consideration and are granted in accordance with performance guidelines established by the 
Board. 

As at 30 June 2016 no options had been granted under the ESOP. 

Options issued to Directors and senior management 

As at 30 June 2016 the following unvested options over ordinary shares in Knosys Limited had been issued to Directors and 
senior management (Options). These Options were issued separately to the ESOP.  

Set out below are summaries of Options issued to Directors and senior management: 

2016 

Issue date 

 Expiry date 

price 

  Exercise  

  Balance at    
the start of    
the year 

   Exercised 
Expired/ 
forfeited 

Issued 

Balance at   
the end of 
 The year 

  Number  

vested 

09/05/2015 
29/06/2015 

 01/07/2019 
 01/07/2019 

$0.25   
$0.25   

Weighted average exercise price 

7,400,000   
425,000  
7,825,000   

$0.25   

-   
-    
-    

-   

- 
- 
- 

-   

7,400,000  
425,000  
7,825,000  

2,466,667 
117,000  
2,583,667  

$0.25  

$0.25  

Vesting and Entitlement 
For the options issued on 9 May 2015, the Options vest over time, in equal amounts (except for slight adjustments to avoid 
fractions) every three months, commencing 1 July 2015 with the final vesting date being 1 April 2018.  For the Options issued 
on 29 June 2015, 20,000 Options vest on the first two vesting dates, and 38,500 Options vest on subsequent vesting dates. 
If the relevant holder is no longer employed or engaged, as the case may be, by the Group on a vesting date, the Options 
will not vest to that holder.  Options that have previously vested in the holder shall be retained by the holder. The Options 
will entitle the holder to subscribe for one Share upon the exercise of each Option that has vested in the holder. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding at the end of the financial year was 3 years. 

2015 

Issue date 

 Expiry date 

price 

  Exercise  

  Balance at    
the start of    
the year 

   Exercised 
Expired/ 
forfeited 

Issued 

Balance at   
the end of 
 The year 

  Number  

09/05/2015 
29/06/2015 

 01/07/2019 
 01/07/2019 

$0.25   
$0.25   

-   
-  
-   

7,400,000   
425,000    
7,825,000    

Weighted average exercise price 
No options had vested or were exercisable at the end of the 30 June 2015 financial year. 

$0.25   

-   

- 
- 
- 

-   

7,400,000  
425,000  
7,825,000  

$0.25  

vested 

-  
-  
-  

-  

For the options issued during the 2015 financial year, the valuation model inputs to be used to determine the fair value at 
each vesting date, were as follows: 

Issue date 

 Expiry date   at issue date  

price 

Discount 

volatility 

yield 

  interest rate    at issue date 

  Share price    Exercise    Marketability  Expected    Dividend    Risk-free 

  Fair value 

09/05/2015   01/07/2019  
29/06/2015   01/07/2019  

$0.14 
$0.14 

  $0.25 
  $0.25 

30.00% 
30.00% 

60.00% 
60.00% 

  0.00% 
  0.00% 

2.27% 
2.27% 

  $0.03141 
  $0.03141 

Note 21 Segment information 

During the year the consolidated entity operated as a developer and licensor of computer software in the Australasian 
region. 
Concentration of customers – A major Australian customer in the finance sector represented 98.5% of sales revenue for the 
year (2015:98.5% of sales revenue from unrelated parties) 

Note 22 Loss per share 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

Loss after income tax attributable to the owners the parent 

(1,411,015)  

(592,989)  

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

  74,552,255    32,423,440  

Number 

Number 

Basic loss per share 

Cents 

Cents 

(1.89)   

(1.83)  

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Knosys Limited 
Directors' declaration 
30 June 2016 

In the directors' opinion: 

●   the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001, the Australian 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 1 to the financial statements; 

●   the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 

30 June 2016 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; and 

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  

________________________________ 
Hon. Alan Stockdale AO 
Director 

29 August 2016 
Melbourne 

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Additional information for listed companies  

1. 

Shareholding as at 23 August 2016 

a. 

Distribution of Shareholders 

Category (size of holding) 

1 – 1,000 

1,001 – 5,000 

5,001 – 10,000 

10,001 – 100,000 

Above 100,001  

Number Number 

Holders Ordinary 
Shares 

3

33

61

1,220

113,378

554,577

270

11,006,130

60

66,424,081

427

78,099,386

b. 

The number of shareholdings held in less than marketable parcels is 5. 

c. 

The names of the substantial shareholders listed in the holding Consolidated Group’s 
register as at 23 August 2016 are:  

Shareholder 

1  Panchito Services Pty Ltd  

2  Earthrise Holdings Pty Ltd  

3  Vabake Pty Ltd  and Vabake Pty Ltd 

   Number 

Ordinary 
shares 

19,471,130

19,100,000

9,921,130

%

24.93

24.46

12.70

d. 

Voting Rights 

The voting rights attached to each class of equity security are as follows: 

Ordinary shares 

— 

Each ordinary share is entitled to one vote when a poll is called, otherwise each 
member present at a meeting or by proxy has one vote on a show of hands. 

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Number of 
Ordinary 
Fully Paid 
Shares Held 

% Held of 
Issued 
Ordinary 
Capital 

19,471,130 
19,100,000 
9,550,000 
3,480,616 
2,250,000 
1,047,799 

492,506 
450,000 
450,000 
425,000 
420,513 
413,365 
371,130 
357,142 
354,500 
320,000 
300,000 
264,798 
251,844 
250,000 
60,020,343 

24.93 
24.46 
12.23 
4.46 
2.88 
1.34 

0.63 
0.58 
0.58 
0.54 
0.54 
0.53 
0.48 
0.46 
0.45 
0.41 
0.38 
0.34 
0.32 
0.32 
76.85 

Knosys Limited 
Additional information for listed companies  

        e.     

20 Largest Shareholders — Ordinary Shares 

Name 

1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 

7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
14 
15 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 

Panchito Services Pty Ltd  
Earthrise Holdings Pty Ltd  
Vabake Pty Ltd  
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 
Gale Enterprises (Aust) Pty Ltd  
Alocasia Pty Limited  

Peta Pty Ltd  
Haven Super Pty Ltd  
Vault (WA) Pty Ltd  
P & D Williamson Super Pty Ltd  
Netwealth Investments Limited  
Sansar Pty Ltd  
Vabake Pty Ltd 
Mr Brendan Patrick Waller 
Hydronomees Pty Ltd  
Yallipse Pty Ltd 
Jobrat Pty Ltd 
Unrandom Pty Ltd  
Vonetta Pty Ltd 
Blackwood Bruce Trading Pty Ltd   

2. 

3. 

The name of the Company Secretary is Mr Stephen Kerr. 

The address of the principal registered office in Australia is:  

Suite 9.08, Level 9, 2 Queen Street  

MELBOURNE VIC 3000 

Telephone 03 9046 9700 

4. 

Registers of securities are held at the following addresses: 

Automic Registry Services 

Suite 1A, Level 1, 7 Ventnor Avenue 

WEST PERTH WA 6005 

5. 

Securities Exchange Listing 

Quotation has been granted for all the ordinary shares of the Company on all Member Exchanges 
of the Australian Securities Exchange Limited. 

6.       In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 4.10.19, the Consolidated Group advises that, since listing on 

9 September 2016, it has used its cash in a way consistent with its business objectives. 

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