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Annual Report 2016

 
 
 
 
$3.9 
million
EBITDA

$10.9 
million
YoY  
rEvEnuE 
growTh

Kogan.com Limited  
listed on the Australian 
Stock Exchange on  
7 July 2016. In FY16  
we delivered:

116.7%

YoY EBITDA  
growTh

chairman’s letter

Contents
1 
2  cEo’s report
4  operating and financial review
15  Directors’ report
23  Auditor’s Independence Declaration
24  financial report
55  Directors’ Declaration
56 
58  Shareholder Information
IBC  corporate Directory

Independent Auditor’s report

Kogan.com Limited  ACN 612 447 293

SuccESSful 
lAunch  
of  
DIck SmITh

  Chairman’s Letter 

Dear shareholder,

on behalf of the directors of kogan.com limited 
(“kogan.com”)(1), it is my pleasure to present  
the company’s annual report for the year ended 
30 June 2016 (“fY16”). Your company’s strong 
financial performance during the year highlights  
the significant opportunity for kogan.com as  
a leader in the growing online retail market. 

kogan.com listed on the Australian Securities 
Exchange (ASX) on 7 July 2016 to raise funds  
to accelerate growth. Prior to listing, kogan.com 
acquired kogan operations holdings Pty ltd 
(“kogan group”). on all key metrics, kogan group 
has exceeded forecasts made in the kogan.com 
replacement Prospectus dated 24 June 2016.

kogan group delivered statutory total revenue  
of $211.2 million, exceeding prospectus forecasts  
by 5.0%. Statutory EBITDA of $3.9 million reflects 
both revenue growth and gross margin expansion. 
After adjusting for the impact of one-off costs related 
to the IPo, pro forma EBITDA was $4.0 million,  
up 37.9% on the prospectus forecasts. Pro forma  
nPAT was $0.8 million, exceeding the prospectus  
forecast by 100%.

These results reflect the significant work undertaken 
by the kogan.com team to grow your company’s 
active customer and subscriber base – both 
organically and via expansion strategies. During the 
2016 financial year, the team successfully acquired 
and integrated the Dick Smith online business and 
continued to expand your company’s reach into 
vertical categories including kogan mobile and 
kogan Travel. 

These carefully-executed growth initiatives, 
combined with significant investment in back-end  
systems and automation, have allowed kogan.com 
to deliver a strong maiden result for shareholders.

The Australian online retail market has grown rapidly, 
but remains underpenetrated compared to other 
developed economies. Euromonitor estimates  
that the Australian online retail market was valued  
at $17 billion in cY2015, and is forecast to grow  
at a compound annual growth rate (cAgr) of 11.5%  
to cY2019. key structural drivers of growth include 
a significant shift in consumer preferences; ongoing 
technological innovation; enhancing user experience; 
and increasing internet usage and download speeds.

The Board is confident in kogan.com’s growth 
strategy and believes that the business has a strong 
platform from which to expand. kogan.com’s growth 
initiatives are designed to support its vision to be 
Australia’s premier online retail destination through 
leveraging its core business strengths. 

management’s first priority is to bed down existing 
growth initiatives to ensure the continued profitable 
expansion of kogan mobile and kogan Travel and  
an increasing contribution from Dick Smith.

The majority of funds raised from kogan.com’s 
recent IPo are being invested in accelerating the 
company’s growth strategy, including investment  
in new private label products and marketing.

over the medium term, your company will also 
assess new business verticals that can scale with  
the kogan community and potential industry 
consolidation opportunities.

on behalf of the Board, I would like to congratulate 
the entire kogan.com team on delivering a strong 
financial result. In the months since my appointment 
to the Board, I have observed a team with a strong 
culture that values analytics, innovation and high 
levels of personal accountability. I would also like  
to thank my fellow directors ruslan kogan, David 
Shafer and harry Debney for their contribution  
and collaboration. 

finally, thank you to our fellow shareholders who have 
recognised the achievements of kogan.com under 
private ownership and invested in its future success 
and growth as a listed company. we look forward  
to delivering continued growth for shareholders  
as the company pursues its growth plans.

Yours sincerely

greg ridder  
Chairman

Note

(1)  references to kogan.com in this annual report refer to the kogan group of entities that were held by kogan operations holdings 
Pty ltd which was then acquired by kogan.com ltd prior to listing on 7 July 2016. refer to note 6.1 to the financial statements for 
further detail.

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  CEo’s report 

The team remains 
focused on profitable 
growth and is 
motivated by the 
investments we are 
now able to make.

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This financial year marks a major milestone  
in kogan.com’s decade-long history as we set  
out to raise capital for future growth via an initial 
public offering (IPo). we are very conscious that 
our accountability now extends to our shareholders, 
however our core focus remains the same: we are  
a challenger brand that stands for price leadership  
through digital efficiency. our goal is to make  
in-demand products and services more affordable 
and accessible.

when I founded kogan.com in 2006, the product 
range was limited to two private label televisions. 
Today the business boasts tens of thousands of 
products from leading household brands and an 
expanding suite of our own Private label products. 
consumers also turn to kogan for market-leading 
offerings in mobile phone plans and travel packages.

The way people buy goods and services in Australia  
has undergone significant change in the past 
decade. It’s a wave of change that continues with 
great momentum and we are proud to continue 
playing a leading role in that change.

with a strong balance sheet post IPo, kogan.com  
is looking forward to making investments in the  
future growth of this business to the benefit of  
all shareholders.

StroNg growth

kogan.com delivered strong growth on all  
metrics during fY16. reported revenue was  
$211.2 million, outperforming our prospectus  
forecasts by $10.1 million (5.0%).

our successful launch of Dick Smith on 4 may  
delivered sales of $6.5 million in under two months.  
we are very pleased by this performance and proud  
of the team’s ability to have Dick Smith re-launched 
ahead of our original schedule. 

The acquisition of Dick Smith’s online assets was 
opportunistic and the kogan.com prospectus 
included no forward forecasts or assumptions  
about how that business would perform. It is still 
early days for us, but we are pleased by the top  
line contribution from dicksmith.com.au since its 
relaunch and the additional operating leverage  
we are generating via this channel.

 
Excluding Dick Smith, kogan.com still outperformed  
prospectus forecasts by $3.6 million in revenue,  
with third party domestic sales delivering faster than 
expected growth and contributing to higher margins.

Today, almost one in every six Australians is  
a subscriber to one of our websites. kogan.com  
had 3.7 million active subscribers at 30 June 2016, 
up 60.8% in the six months to 30 June 2016. 
Excluding the impact of Dick Smith, subscriber 
numbers achieved 26.1% growth over the same 
period. Active customer numbers were up 13.0%  
in total in the six months to 30 June 2016, and  
8.2% organically, demonstrating the strength  
of the kogan.com brand.

opErAtINg LEvErAgE 

kogan.com delivered pro forma EBITDA of 
$4 million for the year, up 37.9% on our prospectus 
forecast and up 150.0% on last year. our strong 
EBITDA performance reflects both sales growth  
and gross margin expansion.

our gross margin for the financial year was 15.5%, 
bolstered by an increase in third party domestic 
sales (which operate at higher margins) and 
investments in systems, proprietary technology  
and logistics that were made prior to kogan.com’s 
listing. Approximately 48.0% of kogan.com’s 
overhead cost base is predominantly fixed, providing 
the company with significant operating leverage  
as we continue to scale.

The hard work undertaken by the team to  
implement SAP has delivered efficiencies in time  
and cost via automation, improved reporting and  
business insights.

NEw vErtICALS

our new verticals – kogan Travel and kogan mobile  
– together delivered $5.3 million in gross sales for  
the year, exceeding management’s expectations.

Both of these channels are relatively new, but we  
did have a full-year contribution from Travel, which 
launched in may 2015 and delivered gross sales of 
$4.8 million, up 11.6% on forecasts. kogan Travel 
markets affordable holidays online, leveraging and  
growing our subscriber base. 

kogan mobile launched in october 2015 and 
delivered $0.5 million in sales for the eight months  
of the financial year that it was operational, 
outperforming prospectus by 25.0%. kogan mobile’s  
gross sales are commission-based, so they reflect 
100% gross margin.

management remains motivated by the opportunities 
to continue to scale these recently-launched 
businesses into fY17 and beyond.

We made the right 
purchasing decisions 
driven by customer 
insights and analytics.

growth FoCuS

kogan.com was severely capital constrained during 
fY16, but we were able to deliver top line growth 
because we made the right purchasing decisions 
driven by customer insights and analytics. with the 
support of our shareholders, we have moved into 
the new financial year with a strong balance sheet  
to fund our growth ambitions. 

we are continuing to build on and personalise  
our product range (including delivering on  
Private label demand) and our marketing efforts. 
As an analytics-driven business, our aim is to fulfil 
on existing demand, not create it. This means,  
it’s our role to ensure our fans are seeing the right 
products, at the right price point, at the right time.

IPo proceeds are progressively being deployed  
into Private label products that meet our strict 
demand requirements. kogan and ovela are 
probably our best known brands, but we believe 
there are significant opportunities to grow our 
product range in other categories. 

we also plan to invest in third party branded 
domestic inventory to meet increasing demand  
from our rapidly growing subscriber base. we will 
continue to use digital marketing to support  
our brand partners, drive repeat purchasing 
behaviour and build the kogan.com community.  
The performance of the Third Party Domestic 
product division has exceeded our expectations  
and demonstrates the increased propensity of third  
party brands to choose kogan.com as an online 
retail channel partner. our ability to talk to over 
3.7 million Aussie consumers provides a compelling 
platform for immediate consumer engagement.

The team remains focused on profitable growth  
and is motivated by the investments we are now 
able to make. we believe that incredible teams  
build incredible things and we are excited by the 
opportunities to continue building on kogan.com’s  
success together.

ruslan kogan  
CEO

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orgANISAtIoNAL ovErvIEw & BuSINESS MoDEL

ABout uS 

founded in 2006, kogan.com is Australia’s leading pure play online retail website, having grown organically, 
through the strength of the “kogan” brand, to generate more traffic, according to Alexa Internet, and google 
search queries than any other Australian pure play online retail website.

In 2006, founder and cEo ruslan kogan established a supply chain which ‘cut out the middle men’ to source 
consumer electronics products directly from international contract manufacturers. Sourced directly and 
sold online, kogan.com was able to offer these products at lower price points than equivalent products sold  
by Australian bricks and mortar retailers. David Shafer, cfo and coo, became a business partner in 2010,  
joining the business full time to focus on driving further growth.

on 7 July 2016, kogan.com embarked on its next stage of growth, listing on the ASX (refer to note 6.1).

BuSINESS MoDEL

kogan.com believes that it is part of a ‘next generation’ of online retailers who are evolving the  
online retail format beyond its origins as a disruptive, low-cost distribution platform. kogan.com aims  
to deliver price leadership across products and services with established high consumer demand through  
technology-driven efficiency. 

we delivered value in fY16 through:

DAtA DrIvEN  
CuLturE

BESt-IN-CLASS  
SErvICE & tEChNoLogY

CoMpELLINg  
oFFErINg

revenue growth through 
precision purchasing, even  
while capital constrained. 

Increased automation driving 
faster dispatch and improved 
customer experience.

focus on personalisation  
and precision marketing.

Scalable web infrastructure 
enabling rapid integration  
of Dick Smith.

Active customer and subscriber 
growth, despite suppressed 
marketing budget. 

Improved digital efficiency:

•	 SAP (ErP) roll-out 
and optimisations;

•	 Streamlining of supply chain; 

and 

•	 Automation initiatives.

continual improvement  
of consumer offering,  
servicing known consumer 
demand through:

•	 growth of Private label  

range and brands;

•	 new Third Party brands; and

•	 launch and growth of  

new verticals, kogan mobile  
and kogan Travel.

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kogan.com’s growth over the past 10 years has been supported by a large and highly-engaged user base, the 
kogan community. In the six months to June 2016, the business achieved solid growth in Active Subscribers 
and Active customers, excluding Dick Smith, of 600,000 (26.1%) and 51,000 (8.2%), respectively.

Table 1.1 Active Subscribers and Active Customers

Active subscribers

Active customers

opErAtIoNS

DEC-15

JuN-16

Kogan

Kogan Dick Smith

total 
unique

2.3m

2.9m

1.2m

3.7m

621,000

672,000

32,000 
(88.2% new)

702,000

kogan.com earns the majority of its revenue and profit through the sale of goods to Australian consumers. 
Its offering comprises products released under kogan.com’s in-house brands, such as kogan and ovela 
(“Private label Products”), and products sourced from third party brands such as Apple, canon, Samsung,  
hTc and Swann (“Third Party Branded Products”). 

kogan.com management analyses the sale of products using three divisions:

•	 Private label;

•	 Third Party International: third party branded products sourced from the international  

wholesale market; and

•	 Third Party Domestic: third party branded products sourced domestically from Australian and 

international third party brands, where kogan.com works in partnership with the brand, or an agent  
of the brand, to feature its products.

kogan.com launched two new verticals in cY2015. kogan Travel offers travel packages and hotel and  
cruise bookings online, while kogan mobile offers prepaid mobile phone plans online, in partnership with  
vodafone hutchison Australia Pty ltd (“vodafone”).

In April 2016, kogan.com acquired the Dick Smith assets, which includes the “Dick Smith” brand name,  
associated domain names, the DSE private label brand and Dick Smith’s database. Dick Smith was 
successfully integrated into the business and launched on 4 may 2016. Dick Smith achieved revenue  
of $6.5 million in fY16 and is delivering operating leverage into the business via additional revenues  
from the existing operating cost base.

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pErForMANCE rEvIEw & outLooK

rESuLtS SuMMArY

PRO FORMA RESULTS

Pro forma results are provided for the financial year ended 30 June 2016 to allow shareholders to make  
a meaningful comparison with the Pro forma Prospectus forecast and to make an assessment of the group’s 
performance as a listed company. Pro forma adjustments have been made on a consistent basis with those 
made in the Prospectus. A reconciliation of the pro forma results to the statutory results is provided in Table 1.3  
provided in this section. refer to Table 1.9 for an explanation of non IfrS financial measures used 
throughout this report.

Figure 1.1 Pro Forma results

$225m

Revenue

$200m

$175m

$200.3m

$201.1m

$211.2m

18%

17%

16%

15%

14%

13%

12%

11%

10%

Gross Margin

$5m

Pro Forma1 EBITDA

$4m

$3m

$2m

$1m

$0m

$1.6m

$2.9m

$4.0m

14.4%

14.5%

15.5%

FY15A

FY16F2

FY16A

FY15A

FY16F2

FY16A

FY15A

FY16F2

FY16A

Table 1.2 Pro Forma results versus forecast – FY16

pro forma 
forecast

pro forma 
actual

FY2016

FY2016

variance

201.1

 (171.9)

29.2

14.5%

(26.3)

2.9

1.4%

0.7

0.7

0.4

211.2

(178.5)

32.7

15.5%

(28.7)

4.0

1.9%

1.6

1.5

0.8

5.0%

3.8%

12.0%

6.9%

9.1%

37.9%

35.7%

128.6%

114.3%

100.0%

$m

Revenue

cost of sales

Gross Profit

Gross Margin (%)

operating costs

EBITDA

EBITDA Margin (%)

EBIT

Profit before tax

NPAT

+ve/-ve nPAT impact

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FY16 pro ForMA rESuLtS vErSuS proSpECtuS ForECASt

Revenue

revenue was $10.1 million above forecast, of which Dick Smith represented $6.5 million. Third Party 
Domestic was a key out-performance area of the business, in addition to new verticals kogan mobile  
and kogan Travel performing well. kogan mobile and kogan Travel gross Sales out-performed forecast  
by 25.0% and 11.6%, respectively.

Gross margin

gross margin exceeded the Prospectus forecast of 14.5% by 6.9%. The increase in gross margin was largely 
driven by mix change with Third Party Domestic sales representing 24.2% of product gross sales compared 
to a forecast of 18.4%. 

EBITDA

Approximately 48.0% of the overhead cost base is predominantly fixed, resulting in an increased EBITDA 
margin against forecast. The business is successfully optimising SAP to improve regular reporting in order 
to enable faster and better decision-making by management. Efficiencies gained from the optimisation  
of SAP have also led to automation across various operational functions, improving customer experience,  
reducing error and costs.

Table 1.3 Reconciliation of Statutory to Pro Forma results

$m

Revenue

cost of sales

Gross profit after freight

Gross margin after freight (%)

operating costs

EBITDA

EBITDA Margin (%)

EBIT

Profit before tax

Notes: 

FY16 
Statutory

transaction 
Costs(1)

pro Forma 
Costs(2)

FY16 pro 
Forma

211.2

(178.5)

32.7

15.5%

(28.8)

3.9

1.9%

1.5

1.4

–

–

–

–

1.1

1.1

–

1.1

1.1

–

–

–

–

(1.1)

(1.1)

–

(1.1)

(1.1)

211.2

(178.5)

32.7

15.5%

(28.7)

4.0

1.9%

1.6

1.5

(1) Transaction costs comprise one-off IPo related costs recorded in fY16 are added back to reconcile to the Prospectus Pro  

forma forecast.

(2) consistent with the Prospectus, pro-forma listed entity costs including Director fees; senior management salaries; the cost of obtaining  

company secretarial and investor relations services; and other public company costs.

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StAtutorY rESuLtS

Table 1.4 Statutory results for FY16 versus FY15

$m

revenue

cost of sales

Gross profit

operating costs

Results from operating activities

net finance costs

Profit before income tax

Net profit/(loss) for the year

EBITDA

+ve/-ve nPAT impact

2016 
Statutory

2015 
Statutory

variance

211.2

(178.5)

32.7

(31.1)

1.6

(0.2)

1.4

0.8

3.9

200.3

(171.4)

28.9

(27.5)

1.3

(1.0)

0.3

(0.1)

1.8

5.4%

4.1%

13.1%

13.1%

23.1%

80.0%

366.7%

n/a

116.7%

Statutory performance versus prior year

revenue increased by 5.4% year on year driven by:

•	 growth in Third Party Domestic revenue;

•	 launch of new verticals kogan Travel (may 2015) and kogan mobile (october 2015); and

•	 launch of Dick Smith on 4 may 2016.

The mix shift towards Third Party Domestic products, which have ~3x higher gross margins than Third Party 
International products, partially offset by discounting in 1h fY16 to clear aged inventory from the initial SAP 
implementation issues, drove the increase in gross margin of 7.6% year on year.

The increase in EBITDA was primarily driven by growth in revenue and gross margin. In addition, there was  
a reduction in marketing expenditure to conserve cash, and lower people costs as a result of efficiencies  
and automation achieved following the SAP implementation. This was partially offset by higher warehousing  
costs, driven by an increase in volumes and Third Party Domestic revenue.

proDuCt DIvISIoN AND NEw vErtICALS INForMAtIoN

Figure 1.2 Product division Gross Sales 

Gross Sales Mix By Product Division
(Excluding New Verticals)

Third Party Domestic
24.2%

Private Label Product
Gross Sales Mix

General Merchandise
43.3%

Private Label
37.2%

Third Party
International
38.6%

Consumer
Electronics
56.7%

Third Party Domestic was a key out-performance area of the business, as additional brands joined kogan.com 
and the range was expanded, with Third Party Domestic sales representing 24.2% of product gross Sales  
compared to a forecast of 18.4%. with margins ~3x Third Party International, Third Party Domestic growth  
has a positive impact on overall gross margin.

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Table 1.5 New Verticals Gross Sales 

$m

kogan Travel

kogan mobile

Gross sales

FY16 
Forecast

FY16 
Actual

variance 
$m

4.3

0.4

4.7

4.8

0.5

5.3

0.5

0.1

0.6

%

11.6%

25.0%

12.8%

kogan Travel was launched in may 2015 to market affordable travel and holidays online through the existing 
and new customer base. kogan Travel successfully outperformed fY16 forecast as a result of compelling  
deals to a variety of destinations.

kogan mobile was launched in october 2015 to offer affordable pre-paid mobile plans and is continuing  
to grow at a steady pace with new customer acquisitions and repeat customers exceeding forecast.

opErAtINg CoStS

Figure 1.3 Pro Forma Operating costs as % of revenue – FY16 versus Prospectus forecast and FY15

Pro Forma1 Operating Costs
Breakdown FY15A – FY16A

13.6%

2.1%

4.9%

3.0%

3.6%

13.6%

2.2%

4.4%

2.7%

4.3%

Predominately
Fixed

Predominately
Volume-Driven

16%

14%

12%

10%

8%

6%

4%

2%

0%

16%

14%

12%

10%

8%

6%

4%

2%

0%

Pro Forma1 Operating Costs
Breakdown FY16F – FY16A

13.1%

2.1%

4.4%

2.5%

4.0%

13.6%

2.2%

4.4%

2.7%

4.3%

Predominately
Fixed

Predominately
Volume-Driven

FY15A

FY16A

FY16F

FY16A

Variable Costs/Revenue

Marketing Costs/Revenue

People Costs/Revenue

Other Expenses/Revenue

Pro forma operating costs as a % of revenue were flat on the prior year at 13.6%, albeit the split between 
cost categories varied year on year. Pro forma fY16 operating costs as a % of revenue were ahead of the 
forecast level by 0.5 percentage points, primarily driven by a mix shift. whilst gross margins on Third Party  
Domestic products are ~3x higher than Third Party International, out-performance against forecast revenue 
leads to marginally higher operating costs. 

StAtEMENt oF FINANCIAL poSItIoN

Table 1.6 Summary net assets at 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015

$m

current assets

non-current assets

Total assets

current liabilities

non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

30-Jun-16

30-Jun-15

26.9

5.5

32.4

(25.3)

(0.0)

(25.4)

7.1

28.6

3.2

31.8

(22.5)

(0.5)

(23.1)

8.7

net assets decreased by $1.6 million largely driven by increased trade payables, and a decrease in inventory  
as a result of cash constraints, partially offset by an increase in intangible assets following the Dick Smith  
acquisition and a reduction in borrowings.

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NEt DEBt

Table 1.7 Net debt at 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015

$m

Total borrowings

less cash and cash equivalents

Net debt

30-Jun-16

30-Jun-15

4.9

(1.8)

3.1

8.1

(0.4)

7.7

net debt at 30 June 2016 was $4.6 million lower than the prior year. In november 2015, the group  
reduced its banking facilities from $9 million to $5.5 million, which reduced the level of debt in the  
business. on 31 may 2015, the group signed a new multi-option facility agreement with westpac Banking 
corporation, maturing on 31 may 2019. The facility includes a cash Advance facility, Trade finance facility  
and lc facility with a total limit of $10.0 million. 

Pro forma net debt at 30 June 2016 was $2.6 million compared to the Prospectus assumed level prior  
to listing of $4.0 million. The group received approximately $35 million in cash (prior to offer costs) from  
the IPo on 7 July 2016. 

CASh FLowS

Table 1.8 Statutory cash flow FY16

$m

EBITDA

change in net working capital

Operating cash flow before capital expenditure

Purchase of PP&E

Purchase of the Dick Smith Assets

Investment in intangibles

Cash flow before financing and taxation

Operating cash flow conversion

FY16 
statutory

FY15 
statutory

3.9

8.1

12.0

(0.0)

(2.7)

(1.7)

7.6

307.7%

1.8

(4.2)

(2.4)

(0.8)

–

(2.8)

(5.9)

n/a

The business generated $12.0 million of operating cash flow before capital expenditure in fY16, resulting in  
an operating cash conversion ratio of 307.7%, driven by a reduction in net working capital. working capital 
reduced by $8.1 million in fY16, predominantly driven by an increase in trade payables as a result of improved 
payment terms negotiated with some Private label suppliers, and a decrease in inventory due to cash  
constraints experienced during fY16, which were subsequently relieved by the receipt of IPo proceeds  
(refer to note 6.1) on 7 July 2016.

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outLooK

The group has started the new financial year well and preparations are at an advanced stage for the peak  
christmas trading season. The group intends to make further investments in Private label and Third Party  
Domestic product divisions, as well as continuing to invest in marketing and technology. 

with released capital constraints, the group expects fY17 to show:

•	 accelerated growth of the active customer base;

•	 increased value from the investment in SAP and automation;

•	 increased operating leverage (as demonstrated in late fY16 by Dick Smith);

•	 Private label growth;

•	 continued aggressive growth of Third Party Domestic; and

•	 continued growth of new verticals, kogan Travel and kogan mobile.

NoN IFrS MEASurES

Throughout this report, kogan.com has included certain non-IfrS financial information, including EBITDA, 
gross Sales and net Debt. kogan.com believes that these non-IfrS measures provide useful information  
to recipients for measuring the underlying operating performance of kogan.com’s business. non-IfrS  
measures have not been subject to audit.

The table below provides details of the non-IfrS measures used in this report.

Table 1.9 Non-IFRS measures

EBITDA

EBIT

Gross Sales

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation.

Earnings before interest and tax.

gross Sales represents sales on a cash basis and prior to cancellations and 
refunds. gross Sales is a key measure which management uses to track financial 
performance and to make management decisions at a product group level. 

In respect of commission based sales generated under kogan mobile and part 
of kogan Travel, gross Sales represents only the commission received by the 
company, and not the gross transaction value paid by consumers.

Net Debt

loans and borrowings less cash and cash equivalents.

Operating cash  
flow conversion

operating cash conversion is calculated as operating cash flow before capital 
expenditure/EBITDA.

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 Operating and Financial Review 

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StrAtEgY, rISKS AND opportuNItIES

StrAtEgY

kogan.com’s growth initiatives are designed to support its vision to become Australia’s premier online  
retail destination through leveraging its core business strengths.

kogan.com’s corporate strategy involves a number of initiatives aimed at sustaining long-term growth,  
which include:

•	 continued growth in kogan mobile and kogan Travel;

•	 growth in contribution from Dick Smith;

•	 Investment in Private label;

•	 continued growth in Third Party Domestic;

•	 Building the kogan community;

•	 launch of additional business verticals; and

•	 Selective and opportunistic m&A.

prIvAtE LABEL StrAtEgY

following the IPo, the business has sufficient funds to invest in Private label. IPo proceeds are being 
deployed into products for which there is proven demand, with the benefits expected to be realised  
from the second quarter of fY17.

Women’s
Personal
Care

Homewares

Consumer
Electronics
& Appliances

Bathroom
Fittings

Baby &
Toddlerware

Men’s
Grooming

Pet
Supplies

Footwear

Travel

Outdoor &
Camping

Home
Hardware

Fitness
& Sport

Pest Control

kogan.com maintains a prudent and disciplined approach to capital deployment and continues to invest  
in growth opportunities in the medium to long-term that generate shareholder value.

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rISKS

Set out below are the key financial and operational risks facing the business. kogan.com manages and seeks  
to mitigate these risks through internal review and control processes at the Board and management level.

topIC

SuMMArY

Australian retail 
environment and 
general economic 
conditions may 
worsen

many of kogan.com’s products are discretionary goods and, as a result, sales  
levels are sensitive to consumer Sentiment. kogan.com’s offering of products,  
and its financial and operational performance, may be affected by changes  
in consumers’ disposable incomes, or their preferences as to the utilisation  
of their disposable incomes.

Stagnation or 
decline in the 
Australian Online 
Retail Market

growth in the Australian online retail market is expected to be driven partly by the  
migration of customers from traditional retail formats to online retail platforms.

Competition  
may increase  
and change

kogan.com could be adversely affected by increased competition in the various 
segments in which it operates. The Australian online retail market is highly 
competitive and is subject to changing customer preferences. 

Changes  
in customer 
preferences or 
trading patterns

Inventory 
management

Key supplier, 
service provider 
and counterparty 
factors 

Performance  
and reliability  
of Kogan.com’s 
websites, 
databases and 
operating systems

Manufacturing and 
product quality

There is a risk that kogan.com fails to anticipate and adapt to changing consumer 
preferences in a timely manner. while kogan.com undertakes rigorous demand 
analysis in relation to product launches and ordering, the products available  
on kogan.com’s websites must appeal to a broad range of consumers whose 
preferences cannot be predicted with certainty and are subject to change. 

In order to operate its business successfully, kogan.com must maintain sufficient 
inventory and also avoid the accumulation of excess inventory. kogan.com holds 
inventory for its business, particularly in relation to its Private label Products and 
Third Party Branded Domestic Products. kogan.com relies on its data analytics  
and inventory management system to manage its stock levels relative to forecast 
stock purchases. 

kogan.com’s ability to offer a wide variety of brands, services, categories and 
product types, including both Private label Products and Third Party Branded  
Products, is a key contributor to the appeal of its business to customers. 
kogan.com has a large number of international suppliers and service providers, 
from which it sources a broad range of products and services. There is a risk that 
kogan.com may be unable to continue to source products or services from existing  
suppliers or service providers, and in the future, to source products from new 
suppliers or services from new service providers, at favourable prices, on favourable 
terms, in a timely manner or in sufficient volume. 

kogan.com’s websites, Apps, databases, IT and management systems, including  
its SAP and security systems, are critically important to its success. The satisfactory 
performance, reliability and availability of kogan.com’s websites, Apps, databases, 
IT and management systems are integral to the operation of the business. 

kogan.com currently uses a wide range of third party suppliers to produce its 
Private label Products. while kogan.com employs dedicated engineers to assess 
product samples, and uses third party inspection agencies for quality control  
and inspections, there is no guarantee that every supplier will meet kogan.com’s 
cost, quality and volume requirements. 

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topIC

SuMMArY

Reputational 
product sourcing 
factors

The kogan.com portfolio of Private label brand names and related intellectual 
property are key assets of the business. In addition, kogan.com sells a range  
of Third Party Branded Products, where the intellectual property is owned  
by third parties. 

Changes in 
technology  
and inventory 
obsolescence

Intellectual 
property 
infringement 
claims against 
Kogan.com

Inadvertent sale  
of infringing Third 
Party Branded 
Products

Technology changes could drive a change in the level of demand for certain 
products and, in particular, consumer Electronics products. The rate of technology 
changes, such as a lower rate of new product development, could adversely impact 
kogan.com’s financial and operational performance in the future. rapid changes  
in technology are a key driver of demand for new products in certain segments  
in which kogan.com operates. 

other parties may develop and patent substantially similar or substitutable products, 
processes, or technologies as those used by kogan.com. In addition, other parties 
may allege that kogan.com’s Private label Products incorporate intellectual 
property derived from third parties without their permission. kogan.com seeks  
to mitigate this risk in a number of ways, including by endeavouring to obtain 
warranties from its manufacturers and suppliers that Private label Products  
do not infringe on third parties’ intellectual property and undertaking intellectual 
property searches. no individual Private label product is material to kogan.com.

kogan.com can offer no assurances that Third Party Branded Products will not 
attempt to infringe rights associated with other products sold by other third parties. 

Changes in  
GST and other 
equivalent taxes

changes in local indirect tax, such as the goods and services tax in Australia (“GST”), 
and duty treatment of any of the markets in which kogan.com operates, could have 
an impact on the sales of imported brands. 

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Directors’ report 

The directors of kogan operations holdings Pty ltd and its controlled entities (“the group”) present  
their report together with the financial report of the group for the financial year ended 30 June 2016.

DIrECtorS

The following persons were directors of the group at any time during the financial year and up to the date 
of signing this report.

Greg Ridder – Independent, non-Executive chairman

Ruslan Kogan – chief Executive officer and Executive Director

David Shafer – chief financial officer, chief operating officer and Executive Director

Harry Debney – Independent, non-Executive Director

Particulars of each director’s experience and qualifications are set out later in this report.

CoMpANY SECrEtArY

kogan.com engages mertons corporate Services Pty ltd to provide company secretarial services, with  
mark licciardo acting as kogan.com’s company secretary. mark’s qualifications and experience are set  
out later in this report.

prINCIpAL ACtIvItIES

kogan.com is Australia’s leading pure play online retail website. The principal activities of the group during 
the year ended 30 June 2016 were the online sale of goods and services in Australia, new Zealand and 
various other geographies. The group earns the majority of its revenue and profit through the sale of goods  
to Australian consumers.

An operating and financial review of the group during the financial year and the results of these operations 
are contained on pages 4 to 14 of this report.

no significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the year.

EvENtS SuBSEquENt to thE END oF thE FINANCIAL YEAr

on 8 June 2016, kogan.com ltd entered into a sale agreement with the Existing owners, pursuant  
to which the Existing owners agreed to sell all of their shares in kogan operations holdings Pty ltd  
(the parent entity of the kogan group) to kogan.com ltd on settlement of the Initial Public offering prior  
to the listing on the ASX of kogan.com ltd, which took place on 7 July 2016. The aggregate consideration 
paid by kogan.com ltd for the kogan operations holdings Pty ltd shares under the Sale Agreement was 
$131,816,250. In preparation for listing kogan.com ltd acquired all of the issued shares in kogan operations  
holdings Pty ltd prior to listing on 7 July 2016.

The consideration was paid by way of $15,000,012 in cash (payable out of the offer Proceeds) and the  
issuance of 64,897,910 Shares (representing a value of $116,816,238 based on the offer Price).

The cash consideration payable by kogan.com limited to the Existing owners was allocated 50% to ruslan  
kogan’s shareholder entity and 50% to David Shafer’s shareholder entity, with the balance by way of the  
issuance of Shares.

The Initial Public offering resulted in the issuance of 27.8 million Shares at an issue price of $1.80 per share, 
which raised a total of $50m in cash proceeds (prior to issue costs), plus 0.7 million shares were issued  
to certain senior managers (excluding ruslan kogan and David Shafer) for nil consideration. After payment  
of the cash proceeds to the Existing owners as detailed above, $35 million in cash (prior to issue costs) was 
retained in the business to repay existing external debt and fund growth in the group’s operations as detailed 
in prospectus disclosures. 

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INDEMNIFICAtIoN AND INSurANCE oF DIrECtorS AND oFFICErS

kogan.com has entered into a deed of indemnity, insurance and access with each Director confirming  
the Director’s right of access to Board papers and requires kogan.com to indemnify the Director, on a full 
indemnity basis and to the full extent permitted by law against all losses or liabilities (including all reasonable 
legal costs) insured by the Director as an officer of kogan.com or of a related body corporate. 

under the deeds of indemnity, insurance and access, kogan.com must maintain a Directors’ and officers’ 
insurance policy insuring a Director (among others) against liability as a director and officer of kogan.com 
and its related bodies corporate until seven years after a Director ceases to hold office as a Director or  
a related body corporate (or the date any relevant proceedings commenced during the seven year period  
have been finally resolved).

Disclosure of the total amount of the premiums paid under this renewed insurance policy is not permitted  
under the provisions of the insurance contract.

INDEMNIFICAtIoN AND INSurANCE oF AuDItorS

no indemnities have been given or insurance premiums paid, during or since the end of the year, for any  
person who is or has been an auditor of the group.

proCEEDINgS oN BEhALF oF thE CoMpANY

no person has applied for leave of court to bring proceedings on behalf of the company or 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 any part of those proceedings.

The company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year.

DIvIDEND poLICY

The Directors have no current intention to declare and pay a dividend. It is the Directors’ current intention  
to reinvest cash flows generated in future in the further growth of kogan.com. During the year distributions 
totalling $2.5 million were paid to the Existing owners of the group prior to IPo. kogan.com ltd has not paid 
or declared any dividends during or since the end of the financial year.

NoN-AuDIt SErvICES

During the year kPmg, the group’s auditors, performed certain other services in addition to the audit and 
review of the financial statements. 

The Board of Directors has considered the non-audit services provided during the year by the auditor and  
is satisfied that the provision of those non-audit services during the year is compatible with, and did not 
compromise, the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. The directors are 
satisfied that the services disclosed below did not compromise the external auditor’s independence for  
the following reasons:

•	 all non-audit services were subject to the corporate governance procedures adopted by the group  

to ensure they did not adversely affect the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and

•	 the nature of the services provided do not undermine the general principles relating to auditor 

independence as set out in APES 110: Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, as they did not  
involve reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in a management or decision making  
capacity for the group, acting as an advocate for the group or jointly sharing risks and rewards.

The following fees were paid or payable to kPmg for non-audit services provided during the year ended 
30 June 2016:

IPo related advisory services including due diligence, taxation and remuneration

other advisory services (including r&D tax)

$

515,816

213,216

729,032

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AuDItor’S INDEpENDENCE DECLArAtIoN

The lead auditor’s independence declaration for the year ended 30 June 2016 has been received and can  
be found on page 23 of the financial report. 

thE BoArD oF DIrECtorS AND CoMpANY SECrEtArY

greg ridder 
(BBus (Acc), grad Dip (mktg), gAIcD, cPA) 
Non-Executive Chairman

mr ridder was appointed to the board of kogan.com in may 2016 as Independent, 
non-Executive chairman. mr ridder also serves as chairman of the remuneration  
and nomination committee.

formerly Asia Pacific regional President at nYSE listed owens-Illinois, greg led  
growth and diversification from its traditional Australian base through joint ventures 
and acquisitions in china and Southeast Asia. recently he has focused on intensive 
business improvement, acting as cEo at the Australian Institute of Architects, cEo  
at Phoenix Australia and as cfo at world vision Australia. greg is experienced  
in leading businesses in multiple countries, cultures, economic circumstances and 
market conditions.

greg holds a Bachelor of Business in Accounting from rmIT, a graduate Diploma  
in marketing from monash university, and has completed the Advanced management 
Programme at InSEAD in france. greg is a cPA and graduated member of the 
Australian Institute of company Directors. 

Board Committee membership

•	 member of the Audit and risk management committee

•	 chairman of the remuneration and nomination committee

ruslan Kogan 
(BBS) 
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

mr kogan founded kogan.com in 2006, and has been its cEo since inception, growing 
the business into Australia’s leading Pure Play online retailer in under a decade.

Prior to founding kogan.com, mr kogan held roles in the IT departments of Bosch  
and gE, and as consultant at Accenture.

mr kogan holds a Bachelor of Business Systems from monash university.

Board Committee membership

•	 member of the remuneration and nomination committee

David Shafer 
(llB (hons), Bcom, cfA) 
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director

mr Shafer has worked with kogan.com since 2006, moving to a full time role  
as chief operating officer and Executive Director in november 2010.

Prior to joining kogan.com, mr Shafer was a Senior Associate at Arnold Bloch leibler. 

mr Shafer holds a Bachelor of law (honours) and Bachelor of commerce from  
The university of melbourne and is a chartered financial Analyst.

Board Committee membership 

•	 member of the Audit and risk management committee

•	 member of the remuneration and nomination committee

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harry Debney 
(BAppSc (hons)) 
Independent Non-Executive Director

mr Debney was appointed to the board of kogan.com in may 2016, as an  
Independent, non-Executive Director and also serves as chairman of the  
Audit and risk management committee.

mr Debney is cEo of costa group and has overseen the business’ transition  
from a privately-owned company to a member of the S&P/ASX 200 Index.

Prior to joining costa group, mr Debney spent 24 years at visy Industries, including 
eight years as cEo. During this time, he substantially grew the visy business, both  
organically and through acquisitions. 

mr Debney holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (honours) from The university 
of Queensland.

Directorships of listed entities within the past three years:

•	 Director of costa group holdings ltd

Board Committee membership

•	 chairman of the Audit and risk management committee

•	 member of the remuneration and nomination committee

Mark Licciardo (mertons corporate Services Pty ltd) 
(B Bus(Acc), gradDip cSP, fgIA, gAIcD) 
Company Secretary

mr licciardo is the founder and managing Director of mertons corporate Services.  
A former company secretary of Top 50 ASX listed companies Transurban group and  
Australian foundation Investment company limited, his expertise includes working 
with boards of directors in the areas of corporate governance, administration and 
company secretarial. 

mr licciardo is also the former chairman of the governance Institute of Australia (gIA) 
victoria division and melbourne fringe festival and a current non-executive director  
of a number of public and private companies.

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MEEtINgS oF DIrECtorS 

As the group listed on the ASX on 7 July 2016, subsequent to the end of the financial year, no meetings  
of Directors (including committees of Directors) were held during the financial year. 

CorporAtE govErNANCE StAtEMENt

The Board is committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of corporate governance. 
The Board continues to refine and improve the governance framework and practices in place to ensure  
they meet the interests of shareholders.

The company complies with the Australian Securities Exchange corporate governance council’s corporate  
governance Principles and recommendations 3rd Edition (‘the ASX Principles’). kogan.com’s corporate 
governance Statement, which summarises the company’s corporate governance practices and incorporates  
the disclosures required by the ASX Principles, can be viewed at www.kogancorporate.com.

rEMuNErAtIoN rEport

INtroDuCtIoN

The directors are pleased to present the fY16 remuneration report, outlining the Board’s approach  
to the remuneration for key management personnel (kmP).

kmP are individuals who have authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the  
activities of the group, directly or indirectly, and comprise the directors and the senior executives of the  
group, as listed below.

DIrECtor

poSItIoN hELD

GREG RIDDER

chairman, non-executive Director

RUSLAN KOGAN

chief Executive officer and Executive Director

DAVID SHAFER

chief financial officer and chief operating officer and Executive Director

HARRY DEBNEY

non-executive Director

The Board recognises that the performance of the group depends on the quality and motivation of its  
team members. The group remuneration strategy therefore seeks to appropriately attract, reward and 
retain team members at all levels of the business, but in particular for management and key executives.  
The Board aims to achieve this by establishing executive remuneration packages that include a mix of fixed  
remuneration, short term incentives and long term incentives.

The Board has appointed the remuneration and nomination committee whose objective is to assist the 
Board in relation to the group remuneration strategy, policies and actions. In performing this responsibility,  
the committee must give appropriate consideration to the company’s performance and objectives, 
employment conditions and external remuneration relativities. 

The information in this report has been audited as required by section 308(3c) of the Corporations Act  
2001 (cth).

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rEMuNErAtIoN AND NoMINAtIoN CoMMIttEE

kogan.com’s remuneration and nomination committee is comprised of the Directors.

The responsibilities of the remuneration and nomination committee include to:

•	 Develop criteria for Board membership and identify specific individuals for nomination;

•	 Establish processes for the review of the performance of individual Directors, Board committees  

and the Board as a whole and implementation of such processes;

•	 review and make recommendations to the Board on Board succession plans generally;

•	 review and make recommendations to the Board on the process for recruiting a new Director, including 

evaluating the balance of skills, knowledge, experience, independence and diversity on the Board;

•	 review and make recommendations to the Board on kogan.com’s remuneration framework, 

remuneration packages and policies applicable to senior management and Directors;

•	 review and make recommendations to the Board on equity-based remuneration plans for the executive 

team and other employees;

•	 Define levels at which the cEo must make recommendations to the committee on proposed changes  

to remuneration and employee benefit policies;

•	 Ensure that remuneration packages and policies attract, motivate and retain high calibre executives; and

•	 Ensure that remuneration policies demonstrate a clear relationship between executives’ performance  

and remuneration.

All Directors who are not members of the committee are entitled to attend any meeting of the committee. 
The committee may invite any Director, member of senior management.

A full charter outlining the remuneration and nomination committee’s responsibilities and the Process  
for Evaluation of Performance are available at www.kogancorporate.com.

kogan.com has not engaged remuneration consultants for their services as at the date of this report.

rEMuNErAtIoN ovErvIEw For FY16 AND outLooK For FY17

Prior to the company’s ASX listing on 7 July 2016, ruslan kogan and David Shafer were not subject  
to employment arrangements and instead received profit distributions proportionate to their shareholdings  
in the group. Distributions paid in fY16 and fY15 are disclosed in the notes to the financial Statements.

Subsequent to listing, ruslan kogan and David Shafer entered into employment contracts with base 
salaries, exclusive of superannuation at 9.5%, of $350,000 and $300,000, respectively. ruslan kogan  
and David Shafer are subject to notice periods on termination of employment by either the individual  
or kogan.com of 12 months and 6 months, respectively. Additionally, ruslan kogan and David Shafer are 
subject to restraint of trade periods of 12 months and 6 months, respectively, during which time neither  
can compete with kogan.com or provide services in any capacity to a competitor of kogan.com or solicit 
suppliers, clients or employees of kogan.com. The enforceability of the restraint clause is subject to usual 
legal requirements.

The Board may invite ruslan kogan and David Shafer to participate in kogan.com’s incentive programs,  
but as at the date of this report, neither has been granted any additional incentives under kogan.com’s  
incentive programs. 

In fY17, the non-executive Directors’ fees, inclusive of superannuation, to be paid to greg ridder  
(as chairman) and to harry Debney are $160,000 and $85,000, respectively. non-executive Directors did  
not receive remuneration for any services provided in fY16 (fY15: nil). non-executive Directors are not 
eligible to participate in kogan.com’s incentive programs. no additional fees are presently proposed to be 
paid for membership or chairmanship of the Audit and risk management committee or the remuneration 
and nomination committee. In subsequent years, additional fees for membership or chairmanship of these 
committees may apply.

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The group has established incentive arrangements subsequent to listing on the ASX to assist in the attraction, 
motivation and retention of the executive team and other selected employees. To align the interests of its 
employees and the goals of the group, the Directors have decided the remuneration packages of the 
executive team and other selected employees will consist of the following components: 

•	 fixed remuneration (inclusive of superannuation); and

•	 Equity based long-term incentives.

The group has established an Equity Incentive Plan (EIP), which is designed to align the interests of eligible 
employees more closely with the interests of Shareholders in the listed entity post 7 July (refer to note 6.1  
to the financial Statements). under the EIP, eligible employees may be offered restricted Shares, options  
or rights which may be subject to vesting conditions. The group may offer additional long-term incentive  
schemes to senior management and other employees over time.

following the successful listing on 7 July 2016, certain senior management and other employees received 
one-off bonuses in the form of shares. The aggregate amount of bonuses is $1,183,750 worth of shares  
at the offer price of $1.80. This offer made to relevant employees was for nil consideration and the shares  
vested immediately. no Directors received an IPo bonus. 

INtErEStS oF DIrECtorS

The interests of each director upon listing on 7 July 2016 up to the date of signing this report, held directly,  
indirectly or beneficially, including their related parties, were as follows:

Table 2.0 Interests of Directors

Greg Ridder

Ruslan Kogan

David Shafer

Harry Debney

% ownership 
30 June 2016

–

70%

30%

–

Number of 
shares held 
post Ipo on  
7 July 2016 

111,110

47,095,205

17,802,705

222,221

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pErForMANCE rIghtS uNDEr thE EquItY INCENtIvE pLAN (EIp)

kogan.com has adopted the EIP in order to assist in the motivation and retention of senior management and 
other selected employees of kogan.com. The EIP is designed to align the interests of eligible employees more 
closely with the interests of Shareholders, by providing an opportunity for eligible employees to receive an 
equity interest in kogan.com. current grants under kogan.com’s long-term incentive plan are shown below.

Grant date

29 July 2016

Number and 
exercise price

495,140 performance rights over unissued Shares (worth approximately $891,250 
based on the offer Price), with nil exercise price. for each performance right that 
vests, the holder will be issued one Share.

Consideration

nil.

Performance 
period

The principal terms of the Performance rights are:

one fifth of the Performance rights will vest annually over a 5 year period to 
30 June 2021, subject to the achievement of applicable performance conditions.

no amount is payable upon the exercise of a Performance right that has vested, 
with each Performance right entitling the holder to one fully paid ordinary share 
on exercise.

The period commencing from the grant date and ending on 30 June 2021.

Service condition 
on vesting

Individual must be employed by the kogan group at time of vesting. 

Performance 
conditions

The performance rights will vest subject to a relative total shareholder  
return (“TSR”) performance hurdle over the performance period.

kogan.com’s TSr from the date of listing will be assessed against the relative 
performance of the constituent companies in the S&g ASX Emerging companies 
Index, excluding mining and energy companies, over the performance period. 

The relative TSr performance targets and corresponding vesting percentages  
are as follows:

•	 below the median TSr growth – 0%;

•	 at the median TSr growth – 50%; 

•	 between the median and 75th percentile TSr growth – pro-rata straight-line 

between 50% and 100%; and

•	 above the 75th percentile growth – 100%.

Restrictions  
on dealing 

Shares allocated upon exercise of Performance rights will rank equally with all 
existing ordinary shares from the date of issue (subject only to the requirements  
of kogan’s Securities Trading Policy).

upon vesting, there will be no disposal restrictions placed on the Shares issued  
to participants (subject only to the requirements of kogan.com’s Securities  
Trading Policy). 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

greg ridder 
Non-Executive Chairman

melbourne, 28 September 2016

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

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    KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.  Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001  To: the directors of Kogan Operations Holdings Pty Ltd and its controlled entities I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit for the financial year ended 30 June 2016 there have been: (i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and (ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.      KPMG   BW Szentirmay Partner  Melbourne 28 September 2016  
Financial report 

Contents

25  Consolidated Statement of Profit 

or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 

26  Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 

27  Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 

28  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

29  Notes to the Financial Statements

29  BASIS of PrEPArATIon 

31  SEcTIon 1: BuSInESS PErformAncE

1.1  revenue
1.2A  Profit for the Year
1.2B  finance costs
1.3  Tax Balances

31 
32 
32 
32 
34  1.4  notes to the cash flow Statement

35  SEcTIon 2: oPErATIng ASSETS AnD lIABIlITIES

35  2.1  working capital
37  2.2 
Intangible Assets
39  2.3  Property, Plant and Equipment

41  SEcTIon 3: cAPITAl STrucTurE AnD fInAncIng

41  3.1  Borrowings
41  3.2  capital and financial risk management
48  3.3 
Issued capital and reserves

49  SEcTIon 4: grouP STrucTurE
49  4.1  controlled Entities
50  4.2  Deed of cross guarantee
50  4.3  Parent Entity Disclosures
51  4.4  related Parties

52  SEcTIon 5: EmPloYEE rEwArD  

AnD rEcognITIon
52  5.1 
52  5.2 

 key management Personnel compensation
Incentive Plans

52  SEcTIon 6: oThEr

52  6.1  Subsequent Events
53  6.2  remuneration of Auditors
53  6.3  capital and leasing commitments 
54  6.4 

 new Accounting Standards for Application 
in future Periods

54  6.5  company Information

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Consolidated Statement of profit 
 or Loss and other Comprehensive Income 

for The Year Ended 30 June 2016 

revenue

cost of sales

Gross profit

Selling and distribution expenses

warehouse expenses

Administrative expenses

other expenses

Results from operating activities

finance income

finance costs

Net finance costs

Profit before income tax

Tax expense

Net profit/(loss) for the year

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

CoNSoLIDAtED group

Note

2016

$

2015

$

1.1

211,158,595 200,288,613

(178,462,191) (171,422,406)

32,696,404

28,866,207

(10,182,023)

(8,949,321)

(4,672,696)

(4,257,270)

1.2a

(15,798,804)

(13,144,861)

(406,279)

(1,191,755)

1,636,602

1,323,000

6,207

9,561

1.2b

(211,588)

(1,046,620)

(205,381)

(1,037,059)

1,431,221

285,941

1.3

(622,072)

(355,531)

809,149

(69,590)

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  Consolidated Statement of Financial position 

As At 30 June 2016

ASSETS

currEnT ASSETS

cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

other current assets

current tax receivable

ToTAl currEnT ASSETS

non-currEnT ASSETS

Plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Deferred tax assets

ToTAl non-currEnT ASSETS

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES

currEnT lIABIlITIES

Trade and other payables

Borrowings

Employee benefits

Provisions

Deferred income/revenue

ToTAl currEnT lIABIlITIES

non-currEnT lIABIlITIES

Deferred tax liabilities

Employee benefits

Deferred income/revenue

ToTAl non-currEnT lIABIlITIES

ToTAl lIABIlITIES

NET ASSETS

EQUITY

Issued capital

reserves

retained earnings

TOTAL EQUITY

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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Note

2016

$

2015

$

1,808,301

397,781

2.1.2a

2,981,881

2,201,109

2.1.1

20,532,375

25,072,509

2.1.2b

1,444,206

138,753

1.3

132,217

758,073

26,898,980

28,568,225

2.3

2.2

1.3

571,302

710,682

4,633,473

2,497,810

339,536

–

5,544,311

3,208,492

32,443,291

31,776,717

2.1.3

15,469,375

7,944,653

3.1

4,900,000

8,100,000

341,233

235,812

279,054

344,732

4,382,340

5,854,873

25,328,760

22,523,312

–

43,364

427

43,791

137,835

15,692

378,185

531,712

25,372,551

23,055,024

7,070,740

8,721,693

3.3

343

343

(290,645)

(290,645)

7,361,042

9,011,995

7,070,740

8,721,693

 
  Consolidated Statement of Changes In Equity 

for The Year Ended 30 June 2016

Consolidated Group

Balance at 1 July 2014

Comprehensive income

loss for the year

Total comprehensive income  
for the year

Transactions with owners,  
in their capacity as owners,  
and other transfers

Issue of ordinary shares

Distributions paid

Total transactions with owners,  
in their capacity as owners

Balance at 30 June 2015

Balance at 1 July 2015

Comprehensive income

Profit for the year

Total comprehensive income  
for the year

Transactions with owners,  
in their capacity as owners,  
and other transfers

Issued of ordinary shares

Distributions paid

Total transactions with owners and 
other transfers

Balance at 30 June 2016

Share 
Capital

retained 
Earnings

translation 
reserve

Note

$

$

$

total 
Equity

$

337

9,568,687

(290,645)

9,278,379

–

–

6

–

6

(69,590)

(69,590)

–

(487,102)

(487,102)

–

–

–

–

–

(69,590)

(69,590)

6

(487,102)

(487,096)

343

9,011,995

(290,645)

8,721,693

343

9,011,995

(290,645)

8,721,693

–

–

–

–

–

809,149

809,149

–

(2,460,102)

(2,460,102)

–

–

–

–

–

809,149

809,149

–

(2,460,102)

(2,460,102)

343

7,361,042

(290,645)

7,070,740

3.3.1

3.3.1

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

for The Year Ended 30 June 2016

cASh flowS from oPErATIng AcTIvITIES

receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees

Interest received

finance costs paid

Income tax paid

CoNSoLIDAtED group

Note

2016

$

2015

$

208,751,567 201,898,599

(196,594,316) (204,287,517)

6,224

9,561

(211,589)

(1,046,620)

(473,587)

(2,665,243)

net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities

1.4

11,478,299

(6,091,220)

cASh flowS from InvESTIng AcTIvITIES

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

Purchase of intangible assets

net cash used in investing activities

cASh flowS from fInAncIng AcTIvITIES

Proceeds from issue of shares

Proceeds from borrowings

Payment of borrowings

Distributions paid

net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities

net increase/(decrease) in cash held

cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year

(34,371)

(760,477)

(4,373,306)

(2,778,747)

(4,407,677)

(3,539,224)

–

6

4,900,000

8,100,000

(8,100,000)

(1,439,266)

(2,460,102)

(487,102)

(5,660,102)

6,173,638

1,410,520

(3,456,806)

397,781

3,854,587

cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year

3.2

1,808,301

397,781

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

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Notes to the Financial Statements 

for The Year Ended 30 June 2016

BASIS oF prEpArAtIoN

The financial report of kogan operations holdings Pty ltd and its controlled entities (“the group”) for  
the year ended 30 June 2016 was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors  
on 28 September 2016. 

The group is a for-profit entity for financial reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards  
and the nature of its operations and principal activities are described in the Directors’ report.

These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 
2001, Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations of the Australian Accounting Standards Board 
and International financial reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board  
(IASB). material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented 
below and have been consistently applied unless stated otherwise.

Except for cash flow information, the financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and  
are based on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected  
non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities.

A.  prINCIpLES oF CoNSoLIDAtIoN

The consolidated financial statements incorporate all of the assets, liabilities and results of the parent 
(kogan operations holdings Pty ltd) and all of the subsidiaries (including any structured entities), in line 
with AASB 10 Consolidated Financial Statements. Subsidiaries are entities the parent controls. The parent 
controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the  
entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. A list of the subsidiaries  
is provided in note 4.1.

The assets, liabilities and results of all subsidiaries are fully consolidated into the financial statements  
of the group from the date on which control is obtained by the group. The consolidation of a subsidiary  
is discontinued from the date that control ceases. Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains  
or losses on transactions between group entities are fully eliminated on consolidation. Accounting policies  
of subsidiaries have been changed and adjustments made where necessary to ensure uniformity of the 
accounting policies adopted by the group.

B.  CoMpArAtIvE FIgurES

when required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes  
in presentation for the current financial year. 

where the group retrospectively applies an accounting policy, makes a retrospective restatement or 
reclassifies items in its financial statements, an additional (third) statement of financial position as at the 
beginning of the preceding period in addition to the minimum comparative financial statements is presented.

C.  AASB 1 First-time Adoption oF AustrAliAn Accounting stAndArds

In previous periods, the group prepared special purpose financial statements. Special purpose financial 
statements are unable to claim compliance with International financial reporting Standards (IfrS) as they  
do not comply with the disclosure requirements of all accounting standards. As a result of the group 
preparing Tier 1 general purpose financial statements for the first time, the group has applied AASB 1  
First-time Adoption of Australian Accounting Standards in preparing these consolidated financial statements. 
As the group has always materially complied with recognition and measurement criteria of all AASBs, the 
group’s accounting policies have not changed in the current period and there is no quantitative effect on 
the prior year’s results, therefore no transition reconciliations are provided in the notes to these consolidated  
financial statements. Additional disclosures have been included as required under Tier 1 general purpose 
financial statements, including comparatives where relevant.

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 Notes to the Financial Statements 

 continued 

D.  SEgMENt INForMAtIoN

The group’s operations consist primarily of selling goods and services online to Australian customers.  
The group has considered the requirements of AASB 8 Operating Segments and assessed that the  
group has one operating segment, representing the consolidated results, as this is the only segment  
which meets the requirements of AASB 8. 

E.  uSES oF JuDgEMENtS AND EStIMAtES

In preparing the financial report, the Directors made an assessment of the ability of the group to continue  
as a going concern, which contemplates the continuity of business operations, realisation of assets and 
settlement of liabilities in the ordinary course of business and at the amounts stated in the financial report.

As disclosed in note 6.1, on 8 June 2016, kogan.com ltd entered into a sale agreement with the Existing 
owners, pursuant to which the Existing owners agreed to sell all of their shares in kogan operations holdings 
Pty ltd (the parent entity of the group) to kogan.com ltd on settlement of the Initial Public offering prior 
to the listing on the ASX of kogan.com ltd, which took place on 7 July 2016. The IPo resulted in a capital 
injection to the group of approximately $35 million, prior to listing costs. Based on the forecast trading 
results and cash flows, the Directors believe that the group will continue to generate sufficient operating 
results and cash flows necessary to meet financing terms and conditions including relevant covenants. 
These forecasts are necessarily based on best-estimate assumptions that are subject to influences and 
events outside of the control of the group. The forecasts, taking into account reasonably possible changes  
in trading performance, show that the group will continue to operate within the level and terms of the loan 
facility conditions and covenants.

After making enquiries and considering the matters described above, the Directors have a reasonable  
expectation that the group will continue to have adequate financial resources to continue to meet its  
obligations as they fall due and remain within the limits of its loan facility conditions and covenants.  
for these reasons, the financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis.

furthermore, in preparing these financial statements management have made judgements, estimates and  
assumptions that affect the application of the company’s accounting policies and the reported amounts  
of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. revisions to accounting estimates 
are recognised prospectively. 

Estimates and judgments that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial 
statements are:

(i)  Assumptions and estimation uncertainties

Information about assumptions and estimation uncertainties that have a significant risk of resulting  
in a material adjustment within the year ended 30 June 2016 are:

•	 The provisions for warranties and sales returns are based on estimates from historical warranty and  
sales returns data associated with similar products and services, as described in note 1.1. The group  
expects to incur most of the liability over this next year.

•	 The assessment of the carrying value of non-current assets, including intangible assets, is based  
on management’s assessment of the nature of the capitalised costs and their expected continued 
contribution of economic benefit to the group, having regard to forecast performance and profitability.

•	 The provision for slow moving and obsolete inventory is based estimates of net realisable value of items 

aged > 180 days.

F.  CoMMoN CoNtroL trANSACtIoN

on 8 June 2016 kogan operations holdings Pty ltd acquired control over all existing kogan subsidiaries  
as part of an internal re-organisation that was undertaken at book value in preparation for the Initial Public 
offering and the group’s admission to the ASX on 7 July 2016 pursuant to a replacement prospectus dated  
24 June 2016. A list of entities controlled by kogan operations holdings Pty ltd at 30 June 2016 can be  
found in note 4.1.

The results, including prior year comparatives, reflect a full 12 months of trading for all kogan group entities  
as if they were a consolidated group in both reporting periods. This ensures consistency of presentation with  
historical and forecast financial information contained in the prospectus.

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SECtIoN 1: BuSINESS pErForMANCE

1.1  rEvENuE

Sale of goods

revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the 
customer, recovery of the consideration is probable, the associated costs and possible return of goods can 
be estimated reliably, there is no continuing management involvement with the goods, and the amount  
of revenue can be measured reliably. Prior to these conditions being met, receipts from the sale of goods 
are recorded in deferred income. revenue is measured net of returns, trade discounts and volume rebates.

The timing of transfer of risks and rewards varies depending on the individual terms of the sales agreement. 
for sale of goods, the transfer usually occurs upon dispatch of the goods, where risks and rewards 
contractually transfer to the customer. 

A provision for warranties is recognised when the underlying products or services are sold, based on historical 
warranty data and a specific review of warranty claims outstanding.

A provision for sales returns is recognised for the expected value of returns, based on historical sales return  
data and a specific review of the profile of sales for the period and post period-end.

Rendering of services

revenue from the rendering of services is recognised when management has fulfilled its service obligations 
in providing mobile and travel services to the group’s customers, recovery of the consideration is probable 
and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. revenue is measured net of returns and trade discounts.

The timing of revenue recognition varies depending on the individual terms of the services agreement and  
the contractual obligations of the group.

revenue from the rendering of services is deferred when a customer has paid up front but the group has not 
yet fulfilled its obligation to the customer, in line with the terms and conditions of sale.

Revenue

Sales revenue:

 – Sale of goods

 – rendering of services

other revenue:

 – marketing subsidies

 – other revenue

Total revenue

CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

$

2015

$

204,213,344

199,552,196

4,625,461

433,122

208,838,805 199,985,318

1,184,759

–

1,135,031

303,295

2,319,790

303,295

211,158,595 200,288,613

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 Notes to the Financial Statements 

 continued 

1.2A  proFIt For thE YEAr

Expenses

cost of sales

cost of services

Total Cost of sales

Employee benefit expense

Depreciation and amortisation expense

costs associated with the group’s Initial Public offering

1.2B  FINANCE CoStS

foreign exchange gains/(losses)

finance costs on debt facilities

Total Finance costs

1.3  tAX BALANCES

2016 $

2015 $

175,104,134

171,403,953

3,358,057

18,453

178,462,191

171,422,406

8,461,766

8,948,692

2,411,394

1,403,119

1,090,236

–

2016 $

2015 $

27,719

(784,320)

(239,307)

(262,300)

(211,588)

(1,046,620)

The income tax expense (income) for the year comprises current income tax expense (income) and deferred  
tax expense (income).

current income tax expense charged to profit or loss is the tax payable on taxable income. current tax  
liabilities (assets) are measured at the amounts expected to be paid to (recovered from) the relevant  
taxation authority.

Deferred income tax expense reflects movements in deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability balances  
during the year as well as unused tax losses.

current and deferred income tax expense (income) is charged or credited outside profit or loss when the  
tax relates to items that are recognised outside profit or loss.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period  
when the asset is realised or the liability is settled and their measurement also reflects the manner in which  
management expects to recover or settle the carrying amount of the related asset or liability. 

Deferred tax assets relating to temporary differences and unused tax losses are recognised only to the extent 
that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the benefits of the deferred tax  
asset can be utilised.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where: (i) a legally enforceable right of set-off exists; and (ii)  
the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either  
the same taxable entity or different taxable entities where it is intended that net settlement or simultaneous 
realisation and settlement of the respective asset and liability will occur in future periods in which significant  
amounts of deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be recovered or settled.

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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 ATo are presented as operating  
cash flows included in receipts from customers or payments to suppliers.

a.  The components of tax (expense) income comprise:

current tax

Deferred tax

under-provision in respect of prior years

b. The prima facie tax on profit from ordinary activities  

before income tax is reconciled to income tax as follows:

Prima facie tax payable on profit from ordinary activities  
before income tax at 30% (2015: 30%):

 – consolidated group

Add:

Tax effect of:

 – Amortisation of intangibles

 – Entertainment (non-deductible)

 – other items

less:

Tax effect of:

 – Prior year losses now recognised

 – rebateable fully franked dividends

 – over provision for current year income tax

 – current year revenue losses not recognised

 – (over)/under provision of prior year income tax

 – Trust related tax adjustments

Income tax attributable to entity

The applicable weighted average effective tax rates  
are as follows:

CoNSoLIDAtED group

Note

2016

$

2015

$

831,918

50,622

1.3c

300,540

(57,000)

(510,386)

361,909

622,072

355,531

429,372

85,782

431,108

13,528

19,558

171,256

10,376

2,326

(11,783)

(12,078)

–

–

–

(377,623)

9,253

122,143

(510,386)

361,909

253,500

(20,668)

622,072

355,531

43%

124%

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 Notes to the Financial Statements 

 continued 

The effective tax rate for fY16 of 43% reflects the impact of non-deductible intangible amortization 
and other non-deductible costs, offset by an overprovision for income tax in the prior year.

c.  current and deferred tax balances:

Assets

currEnT/non-currEnT

current tax receivable

Deferred tax asset

Total

Liabilities

non-currEnT

Deferred tax liability

Total

1.4  NotES to thE CASh FLow StAtEMENt

a. Reconciliation of Cash Flows from Operating Activities with Profit after 

Income Tax

Profit/(loss) after income tax

non-cash flows in profit:

 – depreciation

 – amortisation

changes in assets and liabilities:

 – increase in trade and term receivables

 – (Increase)/decrease in prepayments

 – (Increase)/decrease in inventories

 – increase in trade payables and accruals

 – increase/(decrease) in deferred income

 – increase/(decrease) in provisions

 – (decrease)/increase in income taxes receivable

 – increase/(decrease) in deferred taxes payable

 – increase in deferred taxes receivable

cash flows from operating activities

CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

$

2015

$

132,217

758,073

339,536

–

471,753

758,073

–

–

137,835

137,835

CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

$

2015

$

809,149

(69,590)

173,751

180,492

2,237,643

1,222,626

(780,772)

(997,901)

(1,305,453)

268,252

4,540,134

(10,997,591)

7,524,719

3,882,905

(1,850,291)

2,537,326

(19,066)

191,973

625,856

(2,573,115)

(137,835)

362,687

(339,536)

(99,284)

11,478,299

(6,091,220)

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SECtIoN 2: opErAtINg ASSEtS AND LIABILItIES

2.1  worKINg CApItAL

2.1.1  Inventories

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The cost of inventories is based  
on the weighted average cost principle and includes all direct costs attributable to purchase, such as freight  
and insurance. 

currEnT

Inventory in transit

Inventory on hand

CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

$

2015

$

4,772,392

4,030,519

15,759,983

21,041,990

20,532,375

25,072,509

2.1.2a  Trade and Other Receivables

Trade and other receivables include amounts due from customers for goods sold and services performed  
in the ordinary course of business. receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the  
reporting period are classified as current assets. 

Trade and other receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised 
cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment. 

currEnT

Trade receivables

other receivables

Total current trade and other receivables

Credit risk

CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

$

2015

$

627,436

1,353,153

627,436

1,353,153

2,354,445

847,956

2,981,881

2,201,109

The group has no significant concentration of credit risk with respect to any single counterparty or group  
of counterparties other than those receivables specifically provided for and mentioned within note 3.2.  
The class of assets described as “trade and other receivables” is considered to be the main source of credit  
risk related to the group.

on a geographical basis, the group has significant credit risk exposures in Australia given the substantial  
operations in this region. The group’s exposure to credit risk for receivables at the end of the reporting  
period in those regions is as follows:

AuD

Australia

CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

$

2015

$

2,981,881

2,201,109

2,981,881

2,201,109

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 Notes to the Financial Statements 

 continued 

The following table details the group’s trade and other receivables exposed to credit risk with ageing analysis 
and impairment provided for thereon. Amounts are considered as “past due” when the debt has not been 
settled, within the terms and conditions agreed between the group and the customer or counterparty to  
the transaction. receivables that are past due are assessed for impairment by ascertaining solvency of the 
debtors and are provided for where there are specific circumstances indicating that the debt may not be 
fully repaid to the group.

The balances of receivables that remain within initial trade terms (as detailed in the table) are considered  
to be of high credit quality.

past Due but Not Impaired (Days overdue)

gross 
Amount

past Due and 
Impaired

$

627,436

2,354,445

2,981,881

$

–

–

–

< 30

$

31–60

61–90

$

562,447

56,942

–

–

562,447

56,942

> 90

$

8,047

–

8,047

$

–

–

–

2016

Trade and term 
receivables

other receivables

Total

2015

Trade and term 
receivables

1,353,153

(20,000)

713,816

97,461

418,373

123,503

other receivables

847,956

–

–

–

–

–

Total

2,201,109

(20,000)

713,816

97,461

418,373

123,503

2.1.2b  OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Prepayments

rental bond

other

CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

$

2015

$

1,034,115

106,223

218,397

191,694

1,444,206

–

32,530

138,753

2.1.3  TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Trade and other payables represent the liabilities for goods and services received by the entity that remain 
unpaid at the end of the reporting period. The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amounts 
normally paid within 45 days of recognition of the liability.

currEnT

Trade payables

other payables

Accrued expenses

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CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016 

$

2015 

$

10,105,669

5,395,210

3,259,089

2,378,443

2,104,617

171,000

15,469,375

7,944,653

 
2.2  INtANgIBLE ASSEtS

(i)  Website development and software costs

website development and software costs are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation  
and accumulated impairment losses. Such development costs are only capitalised if they can be reliably 
measured, the process is technically and commercially feasible, future economic benefits are probable,  
and the group has sufficient resources to complete development.

(ii)  Intellectual property

Acquired intellectual property, including customer lists, which enable direct marketing of products and 
services are capitalised to the extent it is probable that expected future economic benefits attributable  
to the asset will flow to the entity, and the cost can be reliably measured.

(iii)  Subsequent expenditure

Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the 
specific asset to which it relates. All other expenditure, including expenditure on internally generated goodwill 
and brands, is recognised in profit or loss as incurred.

(iv)  Amortisation

Amortisation is calculated to write off the cost of intangible assets less their estimated residual values using  
the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, and is generally recognised in profit or loss.

Intangibles that are considered to have indefinite useful lives are not subject to amortisation.

The estimated useful lives for the current and comparative periods are as follows:

Patents and trademarks 

website development costs 

Software costs 

Intellectual Property 

2.5 years

2.5 years

2.5 years

2.0 years

Amortisation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted,  
if appropriate.

(v)  Impairment of Assets

At each reporting date, the group reviews the carrying amounts of its non-financial assets (other than 
inventories and deferred tax assets) to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any  
such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated.

for impairment testing, assets are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates  
cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or cgus.

The recoverable amount of an asset or cgu is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs  
to sell. value in use is based on the estimated future cash flows, discounted to their present value using  
a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks  
specific to the asset or cgu.

An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or cgu exceeds its recoverable amount. 
Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. They are allocated to reduce the carrying amount of assets 
in the cgu on a pro rata basis. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying  
amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or  
amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

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 Notes to the Financial Statements 

 continued 

Patents and Trademarks:

cost

Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses

net carrying amount

Website development costs:

cost

Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses

net carrying amount

Software costs:

cost

Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses

net carrying amount

Intellectual Property:

cost

Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses

net carrying amount

Total intangibles

CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016
$

2015
$

260,439

190,934

(152,011)

(63,146)

108,428

127,788

2,146,396

1,680,183

(1,502,986)

(1,070,370)

643,410

609,813

765,377

642,978

(416,074)

(124,939)

349,303

518,038

5,528,211

1,813,022

(1,995,879)

(570,852)

3,532,332

1,242,170

4,633,473

2,497,810

on 11 march 2016 the group agreed to acquire the online business of Dick Smith Electronics (receivers and 
managers appointed) through the purchase of goodwill, brand and intellectual property. The total purchase 
price was $2.61 million.

patents and 
trademarks
$

website 
Develop-
ment costs 
$

Software 
costs
$

Intellectual 
property
$

total
$

Consolidated Group:

Year ended 30 June 2015

Balance at the beginning  
of the year

Additions

Effect of movements  
in exchange rates

Amortisation charge

136,125

41,591

729,845

346,338

75,727

-

941,697

566,284

1,813,022

2,767,235

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

(49,928)

(466,370)

(123,973)

(570,852)

(1,211,123)

closing value at 30 June 2015

127,788

609,813

518,038

1,242,170

2,497,809

Year ended 30 June 2016

Balance at the beginning  
of the year

Additions

Effect of movements  
in exchange rates

Amortisation charge

127,788

69,505

609,813

466,213

518,038

1,242,170

2,497,809

122,400

3,715,189

4,373,307

 –

 –

 –

 –

 –

(88,865)

(432,616)

(291,135)

(1,425,027)

(2,237,643)

closing value at 30 June 2016

108,428

643,410

349,303

3,532,332

4,633,473

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2.3  propErtY, pLANt AND EquIpMENt

Property, Plant and Equipment 

Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value as indicated less, where  
applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Plant and Equipment

Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis and therefore carried at cost less accumulated 
depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. In the event the carrying amount of plant and 
equipment is greater than the estimated recoverable amount, the carrying amount is written down 
immediately to the estimated recoverable amount and impairment losses are recognised either in  
profit or loss or as a revaluation decrease if the impairment losses relate to a revalued asset. A formal  
assessment of recoverable amount is made when impairment indicators are present.

The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not  
in excess of the recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the  
basis of the expected net cash flows that will be received from the asset’s employment and subsequent  
disposal. The expected net cash flows have been discounted to their present values in determining 
recoverable amounts.

The cost of fixed assets constructed within the consolidated group includes the cost of materials,  
direct labour, borrowing costs and an appropriate proportion of fixed and variable overheads.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset,  
as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will  
flow to the group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance  
are recognised as expenses in profit or loss during the financial period in which they are incurred.

Depreciation

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the asset’s useful life 
to the consolidated group commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. leasehold improvements 
are depreciated over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of  
the improvements.

The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:

CLASS oF FIXED ASSEt

DEprECIAtIoN rAtE

computer equipment (reducing balance basis)

office equipment and furniture (reducing balance basis)

leasehold improvements

67%

10-25%

20%

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each  
reporting period.

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

gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains 
and losses are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise. 

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 Notes to the Financial Statements 

 continued 

Plant and Equipment

computer Equipment:

At cost

Accumulated depreciation

office Equipment:

At cost

Accumulated depreciation

leasehold improvements:

At cost

Accumulated amortisation

Total plant and equipment

CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

$

2015

$

167,033

145,528

(133,179)

(92,673)

33,854

52,855

859,367

856,311

(339,693)

(210,297)

519,674

646,014

22,350

12,540

(4,576)

17,774

(727)

11,813

571,302

710,682

a.  Movements in Carrying Amounts

movements in the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning 
and the end of the current financial year:

Computer 
Equipment

office 
Equipment

$

$

47,381

83,317

Leasehold 
improve-
ments

$

–

54,348

693,089

12,540

total

$

130,698

759,977

(48,874)

(130,392)

(727)

(179,993)

52,855

21,505

646,014

3,056

11,813

9,810

710,682

34,371

(40,506)

(129,396)

(3,849)

(173,751)

33,854

519,674

17,774

571,302

Consolidated Group:

Balance at 1 July 2014

Additions

Depreciation expense

Balance at 30 June 2015

Additions

Depreciation expense

Balance at 30 June 2016

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SECtIoN 3: CApItAL StruCturE AND FINANCINg

3.1  BorrowINgS

The group’s interest-bearing loans and borrowings are measured at amortised cost.

currEnT

working capital facility – secured

CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

$

2015

$

4,900,000

8,100,000

4,900,000

8,100,000

The group had an undrawn facility of $5,100,000 (2015: nil) available to fund inventory purchases (total 
facility limit: $10,000,000, 2015: $9,000,000).

on 31 may 2015, the group signed a new multi-option facility agreement with westpac Banking corporation, 
maturing on 31 may 2019. The facility includes a cash Advance facility, Trade finance facility and lc 
facility with a total limit of $10.0 million. 

3.2  CApItAL AND FINANCIAL rISK MANAgEMENt

The group’s financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, local money market instruments,  
short-term investments and payable and derivatives.

Financial Risk Management Policies

The Board’s overall risk management strategy seeks to assist the consolidated group in meeting its financial 
targets, while minimising potential adverse effects on financial performance. This includes the review of the 
use of hedging derivative instruments, credit risk policies and future cash flow requirements.

Specific Financial Risk Exposures and Management

The main risks the group is exposed to through its financial instruments are credit risk, liquidity risk,  
and market risk consisting of interest rate risk and foreign currency risk. There have been no substantive  
changes in the types of risks the group is exposed to, how these risks arise, or the Board’s objectives,  
policies and processes for managing or measuring the risks from the previous period.

Credit Risk

Exposure to credit risk relating to financial assets arises from the potential non-performance by counterparties 
of contract obligations that could lead to a financial loss to the group.

credit risk is managed through the maintenance of procedures (such as the utilisation of systems for the 
approval, granting and renewal of credit limits, regular monitoring of exposures against such limits and 
monitoring of the financial stability of significant customers and counterparties), ensuring to the extent 
possible that customers and counterparties to transactions are of sound credit worthiness. Such monitoring  
is used in assessing receivables for impairment. 

risk is also minimised through investing surplus funds in financial institutions that maintain a high credit rating, 
or in entities that the Board has otherwise assessed as being financially sound. where the group is unable  
to ascertain a satisfactory credit risk profile in relation to a customer or counterparty, the risk may be further  
managed through title retention clauses over goods or obtaining security by way of personal or commercial 
guarantees over assets of sufficient value which can be claimed against in the event of any default.

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 Notes to the Financial Statements 

 continued 

Credit risk exposures

The maximum exposure to credit risk by class of recognised financial assets at the end of the reporting 
period excluding the value of any collateral or other security held, is equivalent to the carrying amount  
and classification of those financial assets (net of any provisions) as presented in the statement of financial  
position. credit risk also arises through the provision of financial guarantees, as approved at board level, 
given to parties securing the liabilities of certain subsidiaries.

The group has no significant concentrations of credit risk with any single counterparty or group  
of counterparties. however, the group has significant credit risk exposures to Australia given the  
substantial operations in this region. Details with respect to credit risk of trade and other receivables  
are provided in note 2.1.2a. The group’s exposure to credit risk is minimised given a significant portion  
of sales are paid for at the time of purchase.

Trade and other receivables that are neither past due nor impaired are considered to be of high credit  
quality. Aggregates of such amounts are detailed in note 2.1.2a.

credit risk related to balances with banks and other financial institutions is managed by the Board.  
The following table provides information regarding the credit risk relating to cash and money market  
securities based on Standard & Poor’s counterparty credit ratings.

cash and cash equivalents

Liquidity risk

CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

$

1,808,301

1,808,301

2015

$

397,781

397,781

liquidity risk arises from the possibility that the group might encounter difficulty in settling its debts  
or otherwise meeting its obligations related to financial liabilities. The group manages this risk through  
the following mechanisms:

•	 preparing forward-looking cash flow analyses in relation to its operating, investing and 

financing activities;

•	 using derivatives that are only traded in highly liquid markets;

•	 monitoring undrawn credit facilities;

•	 maintaining a reputable credit profile;

•	 managing credit risk related to financial assets; and

•	 only investing surplus cash with major financial institutions.

The table following reflects an undiscounted contractual maturity analysis for financial liabilities.

cash flows realised from financial assets reflect management’s expectation as to the timing of realisation. 
Actual timing may therefore differ from that disclosed. The timing of cash flows presented in the table  
to settle financial liabilities reflects the earliest contractual settlement dates.

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Financial liability and financial asset maturity analysis

wIthIN 1 YEAr

1 to 5 YEArS

ovEr 5 YEArS

totAL

Consolidated 
Group

2016

$

2015

$

Financial liabilities due for payment

Borrowings

(4,900,000) (8,100,000)

Trade and 
other payables  (15,469,375)

(7,944,651)

Total expected 
outflows

(20,369,375) (16,044,651)

Financial assets – cash flows realisable

cash and cash 
equivalents

Trade, term 
and loan 
receivables

Total 
anticipated 
inflows 

net (outflow)/
inflow on 
financial 
instruments

1,808,301

397,781

2,981,881

2,201,109

4,790,182

2,598,890

(15,579,193) (13,445,761)

Market risk

(i)  Interest rate risk

2016

2015

2016

$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

2015

$

2016

$

2015

$

– (4,900,000) (8,100,000)

– (15,469,375)

(7,944,651)

– (20,369,375) (16,044,651)

–

–

1,808,301

397,781

2,981,881

2,201,109

–

4,790,182

2,598,890

– (15,579,193) (13,445,761)

Exposure to interest rate risk arises on financial assets and financial liabilities recognised at the end of the 
reporting period whereby a future change in interest rates will affect future cash flows or the fair value of 
fixed rate financial instruments. The group is also exposed to earnings volatility on floating rate instruments.

The financial instruments that primarily expose the group to interest rate risk are borrowings and cash and  
cash equivalents.

The net effective variable interest rate borrowings (i.e. unhedged debt) expose the group to interest rate risk, 
which will impact future cash flows and interest charges and is indicated by the following floating interest 
rate financial liabilities:

Borrowings

CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

$

2015

$

4,900,000

8,100,000

4,900,000

8,100,000

Subsequent to 30 June 2016, the balance of borrowings has been fully repaid with IPo proceeds.

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 Notes to the Financial Statements 

 continued 

(ii)  Foreign exchange risk

Exposure to foreign exchange risk may result in the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument  
fluctuating due to movement in foreign exchange rates of currencies in which the group holds financial 
instruments which are other than the AuD functional currency of the group.

with instruments being held by overseas operations, fluctuations in the uS dollar may impact on the group’s 
financial results unless those exposures are appropriately hedged.

The foreign currency risk in the books of the parent entity is considered immaterial and is therefore not shown.

Foreign Currency Transactions 

Functional and presentation currency

The functional currency of each of the group’s entities is measured using the currency of the primary 
economic environment in which that entity operates. The consolidated financial statements are presented  
in Australian dollars, which is the parent entity’s functional currency.

Foreign exchange forward contracts

The group has open foreign exchange forward contracts at the end of the reporting period relating to highly 
probable forecast transactions and recognised financial assets and financial liabilities. These contracts commit 
the group to buy and sell specified amounts of foreign currencies in the future at specified exchange rates. 
It is the group’s policy to manage pricing of its products (with the exception of ageing and obsolete inventory) 
according to specified target gross margins, rather than to sacrifice gross margin in order to drive sales 
volumes. In an environment in which the Australian dollar is declining, in particular relative to the united States 
dollar, the group’s ability to price Third Party Branded International Products competitively in comparison 
with other Australian retailers deteriorates (to the extent that those retailers have not adjusted retail prices). 
As a result, lower volumes of Third Party Branded International Products are generally sold during periods 
of sharp decline in the Australian dollar, leading to lower revenues in that product segment. The reverse occurs 
in periods in which there is a sharp increase in the Australian dollar, while there has historically been neutral 
revenue impact in periods in which the currency is relatively stable, whether that is at high or low levels.

The following table summarises the notional amounts of the group’s commitments in relation to foreign  
exchange forward contracts. The notional amounts do not represent amounts exchanged by the  
transaction counterparties and are therefore not a measure of the exposure of the group through the  
use of these contracts.

Consolidated group

Buy uSD/sell AuD:

NotIoNAL AMouNtS

2016

$

2015

$

Settlement 

 – less than 6 months

14,603,983

7,293,584

 – 6 months to 1 year

–

–

AvErAgE EXChANgE 
rAtE

2016

$

0.74

–

2015

$

0.782

–

The fair value of foreign exchange contracts at 30 June 2016 totalled $33,000 (2015: $125,000). 

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Sensitivity analysis

The following table illustrates sensitivities to the group’s exposures to changes in interest rates, exchange 
rates and commodity and equity prices. The table indicates the impact of how profit and equity values 
reported at the end of the reporting period would have been affected by changes in the relevant risk variable 
that management considers to be reasonably possible.

These sensitivities assume that the movement in a particular variable is independent of other variables.

Year ended 30 June 2016

+/–10bps in foreign exchange rates

Year ended 30 June 2015

+/–10bps in foreign exchange rates

CoNSoLIDAtED group

profit

Equity

$

$

1,460,398

1,460,398

729,358

729,358

The group, through its hedging of foreign exchange using forward contracts, reduces its exposure to foreign 
exchange risk by locking in the exchange rate with the bank on deal date. Any movement in interest rates 
has been deemed to be immaterial.

Fair values

The group measures some of its assets and liabilities at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis, 
depending on the requirements of the applicable Accounting Standard.

Fair value estimation

The carrying value of financial Assets and financial liabilities are not materially different to their fair values.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Initial recognition and measurement

financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the entity becomes a party to the contractual 
provisions to the instrument. for financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that the entity commits itself 
to either the purchase or sale of the asset (i.e. trade date accounting is adopted). 

financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs, except where the instrument  
is classified “at fair value through profit or loss”, in which case transaction costs are expensed to profit or 
loss immediately.

Classification and subsequent measurement

financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, amortised cost using the effective interest  
method, or cost.

Amortised cost is calculated as the amount at which the financial asset or financial liability is measured  
at initial recognition less principal repayments and any reduction for impairment, and adjusted for any  
cumulative amortisation of the difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount calculated  
using the effective interest method.

The effective interest method is used to allocate interest income or interest expense over the relevant  
period and is equivalent to the rate that discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts (including 
fees, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) over the expected life (or when this cannot  
be reliably predicted, the contractual term) of the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the 
financial asset or financial liability. revisions to expected future net cash flows will necessitate an adjustment  
to the carrying amount with a consequential recognition of an income or expense item in profit or loss.

The group does not designate any interests in subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures as being subject  
to the requirements of Accounting Standards specifically applicable to financial instruments.

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 Notes to the Financial Statements 

 continued 

I.  Loans and receivables

loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not 
quoted in an active market and are subsequently measured at amortised cost. gains or losses are recognised 
in profit or loss through the amortisation process and when the financial asset is derecognised.

II.  Financial liabilities

non-derivative financial liabilities other than financial guarantees are subsequently measured at amortised 
cost. gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss through the amortisation process and when the financial  
liability is derecognised.

Derivative instruments 

The group enters into forward exchange contracts to manage the cash flow risk attached to inventory 
purchased in foreign currency. The group has elected not to adopt hedge accounting, with any period 
movements in the fair value of the derivative contract taken to the income statement when material.

Impairment 

A financial asset (or a group of financial assets) is deemed to be impaired if, and only if, there is objective  
evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events (a “loss event”) having occurred, which has an  
impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset(s).

In the case of available-for-sale financial assets, a significant or prolonged decline in the market value of  
the instrument is considered to constitute a loss event. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss 
immediately. Also, any cumulative decline in fair value previously recognised in other comprehensive income  
is reclassified into profit or loss at this point.

In the case of financial assets carried at amortised cost, loss events may include: indications that the  
debtors or a group of debtors are experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency  
in interest or principal payments; indications that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation;  
and changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults.

when the terms of financial assets that would otherwise have been past due or impaired have been  
renegotiated, the group recognises the impairment for such financial assets by taking into account the  
original terms as if the terms have not been renegotiated so that the loss events that have occurred are  
duly considered.

Derecognition

financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to receipt of cash flows expire or the asset  
is transferred to another party whereby the entity no longer has any significant continuing involvement  
in the risks and benefits associated with the asset. financial liabilities are derecognised when the related 
obligations are discharged, cancelled or have expired. The difference between the carrying amount of the  
financial liability extinguished or transferred to another party and the fair value of consideration paid, 
including the transfer of non-cash assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss.

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The group holds the following financial assets and liabilities at reporting date:

Financial assets

cash and cash equivalents

loans and receivables

Total financial assets

Financial liabilities

financial liabilities at amortised cost:

 – trade and other payables

 – borrowings

Total financial liabilities

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

NotE CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

$

2015

$

1,808,301

397,781

2.1.2a

2,981,881

2,201,109

4,790,182

2,598,890

2.1.3

15,469,375

7,944,653

4,900,000

8,100,000

20,369,375

16,044,653

The group measures and recognises the following assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis  
after initial recognition:

•	 cash and cash equivalents; and

•	 foreign exchange forward contracts.

The group does not subsequently measure any liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

a.  Fair Value Hierarchy

AASB 13: Fair Value Measurement requires the disclosure of fair value information by level of the fair value 
hierarchy, which categorises fair value measurements into one of three possible levels based on the lowest 
level that an input that is significant to the measurement can be categorised into as follows:

LEvEL 1

LEvEL 2

LEvEL 3

measurements based on quoted 
prices (unadjusted) in active 
markets for identical assets  
or liabilities that the entity can 
access at the measurement date.

measurements based on inputs 
other than quoted prices 
included in level 1 that are 
observable for the asset or 
liability, either directly 
or indirectly.

measurements based on 
unobservable inputs for  
the asset or liability.

The fair values of assets and liabilities that are not traded in an active market are determined using one  
or more valuation techniques. These valuation techniques maximise, to the extent possible, the use of 
observable market data. If all significant inputs required to measure fair value are observable, the asset  
or liability is included in level 2. If one or more significant inputs are not based on observable market data,  
the asset or liability is included in level 3.

cash and cash equivalents are level 1 measurements, whilst foreign exchange contracts are level 2.  
The fair value of foreign exchange contracts at 30 June 2016 totalled $33,000 (2015: $125,000). 

b.  Disclosed Fair Value Measurements

The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities are the same as their carrying values.

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 Notes to the Financial Statements 

 continued 

3.3  ISSuED CApItAL AND rESErvES

fully paid ordinary shares

The group has issued share capital amounting to 343 ordinary shares.

a.  Ordinary Shares

At the beginning of the reporting period

Shares issued during the year:

At the end of the reporting period

CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

$

343

343

2015

$

343

343

CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

No.

343

–

343

2015

No.

337

6

343

ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding-up of the parent entity in proportion 
to the number of shares held. At the shareholders’ meetings each ordinary share is entitled to one vote when 
a poll is called; otherwise each shareholder has one vote on a show of hands.

b.  Capital Management

management controls the capital of the group in order to maintain a sustainable debt to equity  
ratio, generate long-term shareholder value and ensure that the group can fund its operations  
and continue as a going concern.

The group’s debt and capital include ordinary share capital and financial liabilities, supported  
by financial assets.

The group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.

management effectively manages the group’s capital by assessing the group’s financial risks and adjusting  
its capital structure in response to changes in these risks and in the market. These responses include the 
management of debt levels, distributions to shareholders and share issues.

There have been no changes in the strategy adopted by management to control the capital of the group  
since the prior year. The gearing ratios for the years ended 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015 are as follows:

NotE CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

$

2015

$

4,900,000

8,100,000

(1,808,301)

(397,781)

3,091,699

7,702,219

7,070,740

8,721,693

44%

88%

Total borrowings

less cash and cash equivalents

net debt

Total equity

gearing ratio

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3.3.1  DISTRIBUTIONS

Distributions paid during the year

CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

$

2,460,102

2,460,102

2015

$

487,102

487,102

Distributions have been paid to the trustees of the kogan Technologies unit Trust in their capacity  
as beneficiaries, prior to the internal restructure on 8 June 2016 (refer to note 6.1).

SECtIoN 4: group StruCturE

4.1  CoNtroLLED ENtItIES

a.  Information about Principal Subsidiaries

The subsidiaries listed below have share capital consisting solely of ordinary shares or, in the case of kogan 
Technologies unit Trust, ordinary units, which are held directly by the group. The proportion of ownership 
interests held equals the voting rights held by the group. Each subsidiary’s principal place of business is also  
its country of incorporation.

NAME oF SuBSIDIArY

kogan mobile Australia Pty ltd

kogan mobile Pty ltd

kogan Australia Pty ltd

kogan International holdings Pty ltd

kogan hk limited

kogan hr Pty ltd

kogan Travel Pty ltd

Dick Smith IP holdings Pty ltd  
(formerly kogan Technologies uk Pty ltd)

online Business number 1 Pty ltd

kogan Technologies unit Trust

b.  Significant Restrictions

prINCIpAL 
pLACE oF 
BuSINESS

owNErShIp INtErESt 
hELD BY thE group

2016

2015

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

hong kong

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

–

100

There are no significant restrictions over the group’s ability to access or use assets, and settle liabilities,  
of the group.

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 Notes to the Financial Statements 

 continued 

4.2  DEED oF CroSS guArANtEE

A deed of cross guarantee between kogan operations holdings Pty ltd and all entities listed above was 
enacted during the financial year and relief was obtained from preparing individual financial statements for 
the group under ASIc class order 98/1418. under the deed, kogan operations holdings Pty ltd guarantees  
to support the liabilities and obligations of the subsidiaries listed above. As all entities are a party to the 
deed the income statement and balance sheet information of the combined class-ordered group is equivalent 
to the consolidated information presented in this financial report.

4.3  pArENt ENtItY DISCLoSurES

The following information has been extracted from the books and  
records of the parent and has been prepared in accordance with  
Australian Accounting Standards.

Statement of Financial Position

ASSETS

current assets

non-current assets

ToTAl ASSETS

lIABIlITIES

current liabilities

non-current liabilities

ToTAl lIABIlITIES

nET ASSETS

EQuITY

Issued capital

retained earnings

ToTAl EQuITY

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

Total profit

Total comprehensive income

2016

$

2015

$

26,018

1,200

27,218

–

–

–

27,218

1,200

26,018

27,218

26,018

26,018

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

The parent did not have any material contingent liabilities at period end (2015 : $nil).

The parent was incorporated in may 2016, and therefore there are no prior year comparatives.  
The 2016 profit and loss disclosures are for the period of incorporation to 30 June 2016.

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4.4  rELAtED pArtIES

a.  The Group’s main related parties are as follows:

(i)  Entities exercising control over the Group:

The ultimate parent entity that exercised control over the group at year-end was kogan operations holdings 
Pty ltd, which is incorporated in Australia (refer to 6.1).

(ii)  Key management personnel:

Any person(s) having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities  
of the entity, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of that entity,  
are considered key management personnel (refer to 5.1).

(iii)  Entities subject to significant influence by the Group:

An entity that has the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of an entity, but 
does not have control over those policies, is an entity which holds significant influence. Significant influence  
may be gained by share ownership, statute or agreement.

(iv)  Other related parties:

other related parties include entities controlled by the ultimate parent entity and entities over which key  
management personnel have joint control.

b.  Transactions with related parties:

Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable  
than those available to other parties unless otherwise stated.

The following transactions occurred with related parties:

kogan Australia Pty ltd entered into a logistic Services Agreement with eStore logistics Pty ltd (“eStore”),  
in a prior financial period, in relation to the provision of warehousing, distribution and logistics services  
by eStore to kogan Australia. ruslan kogan is a minority shareholder and director of eStore. The agreement  
was entered into on arm’s length terms.

Purchases from eStore warehousing

CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

$

2015

$

4,625,251

4,037,557

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 Notes to the Financial Statements 

 continued 

SECtIoN 5: EMpLoYEE rEwArD AND rECogNItIoN

5.1  KEY MANAgEMENt pErSoNNEL CoMpENSAtIoN

During the year no salaries and wages were paid to any key management personnel. Distributions  
of $2,460,102 were paid out of the kogan Technologies unit Trust to kogan management Pty ltd  
ATf the ruslan Tech Trust and Shafer corporation Pty ltd ATf the Shafer family Trust in their  
capacity as owners, in lieu of salaries to ruslan kogan and David Shafer.

following the IPo (note 6.1), ruslan kogan and David Shafer are subject to employment contracts with  
base salaries of $350,000 and $300,000, respectively, plus superannuation of 9.5%. The Board may  
invite ruslan kogan and David Shafer to participate in kogan.com’s incentive programs, but as at the  
date of this report, neither has been granted any additional incentives under kogan.com’s incentive  
programs (refer to the remuneration report).

5.2  INCENtIvE pLANS

kogan.com ltd has adopted an equity incentive plan to assist in the motivation and retention of management 
and selected employees. refer to details provided in the remuneration report.

SECtIoN 6: othEr

6.1  SuBSEquENt EvENtS

on 8 June 2016, kogan.com ltd entered into a sale agreement with the Existing owners, pursuant to  
which the Existing owners agreed to sell all of their shares in kogan operations holdings Pty ltd (the 
parent entity of the kogan group) to kogan.com ltd on settlement of the Initial Public offering prior  
to the listing on the ASX of kogan.com ltd, which took place on 7 July 2016. The aggregate consideration 
paid by kogan.com ltd for the kogan operations holdings Pty ltd shares under the Sale Agreement was 
$131,816,250. In preparation for listing kogan.com ltd acquired all of the issued shares in kogan operations 
holdings Pty ltd prior to listing on 7 July 2016.

The consideration was paid by way of $15,000,012 in cash (payable out of the offer Proceeds) and the  
issuance of 64,897,910 Shares (representing a value of $116,816,238 based on the offer Price).

The cash consideration payable by kogan.com limited to the Existing owners was allocated 50% to ruslan  
kogan’s shareholder entity and 50% to David Shafer’s shareholder entity, with the balance by way of the 
issuance of shares.

The Initial Public offering resulted in the issuance of 27.8 million shares at an issue price of $1.80 per share, 
which raised a total of $50 million in cash proceeds (prior to issue costs), plus 0.7 million shares were issued  
to certain senior managers (excluding ruslan kogan and David Shafer) for nil consideration. After payment 
of the cash proceeds to the Existing owners as detailed above, $35 million in cash (prior to issue costs) was 
retained in the business to repay existing external debt and fund growth in the group’s operations as detailed 
in prospectus disclosures.

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6.2  rEMuNErAtIoN oF AuDItorS

CoNSoLIDAtED group

2016

$

2015

$

remuneration of the auditor for:

 – auditing or reviewing the financial statements

210,000

77,500

 – IPo related advisory services including due diligence, taxation and 

remuneration

 – other advisory services (including r&D tax)

515,816

213,216

939,032

–

38,929

116,429

6.3  CApItAL AND LEASINg CoMMItMENtS 

lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor,  
are recognised as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred. 

lease incentives under operating leases are recognised as a liability and amortised on a straight-line basis  
over the lease term. 

Operating Lease Commitments

non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not recognised in the financial statements.

Payable – minimum lease payments:

 – not later than 12 months

 – between 12 months and 5 years

 – later than 5 years

2016 $

2015 $

564,675

545,580

633,142

1,197,817

–

–

 1,197,817

1,743,396

The property lease is a non-cancellable lease with a 3-year term, with rent payable monthly in advance. 
contingent rental provisions within the lease agreement require the minimum lease payments shall be  
increased by the lower of the change in the consumer price index (cPI) or 3.5% per annum. An option  
exists to renew the lease at the end of the 3-year term for an additional term of 1 year. 

Contingent Assets and Liabilities

In a prior year kogan mobile Pty ltd’s service provider, isponE, went into liquidation. kogan mobile Pty ltd  
has commenced proceedings against the liquidator and is pursuing a statement of claim. There is also  
a counter-claim against the company, which was launched prior to isponE entering voluntary administration 
in August 2013, then stayed as a result of the administration. whilst the outcome of this matter is uncertain, 
a commercial negotiation has commenced, and management expects to recover some funds from the 
liquidator. The only amount brought to account in the financial statements is an amount of $293,320 for 
counter-enforced recovery of costs owing from the liquidator and supported by a court order, which the 
group is satisfied will be recovered through the settlement process based on information available as at the  
date of this report.

In may 2016, the group received a notice to provide information to a government regulator in relation  
to certain promotional sales events. All information was provided within the relevant timeline and no 
response has been received as at the date of signing this report. The group receives such requests to 
provide information from time to time. The directors do not expect that any possible finding would 
materially impact the group.

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 Notes to the Financial Statements 

 continued 

6.4  NEw ACCouNtINg StANDArDS For AppLICAtIoN IN FuturE pErIoDS

The following standards, amendments to standards and the interpretations have been identified as those 
which may impact the group in the period of initial application. They are not yet effective and their impacts  
have not yet been determined nor adopted by the group in preparing this financial report.

•	 AASB 9: Financial Instruments and associated Amending Standards (applicable to annual reporting 

periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018).

•	 AASB 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers (applicable to annual reporting periods beginning  

on or after 1 January 2018, as deferred by AASB 2015-8: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards  
– Effective Date of AASB 15).

•	 AASB 16: Leases (applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019).

•	 AASB 2014-3: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests 

in Joint Operations (applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016).

•	 AASB 2014-10: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Sale or Contribution of Assets between 
an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture (applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 
1 January 2018, as deferred by AASB 2015-10: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Effective 
Date of Amendments to AASB 10 and AASB 128).

6.5  CoMpANY INForMAtIoN

The registered office of the company is:

kogan operations holdings Pty ltd 
level 10 
530 collins Street 
melbourne vIc 3000

The principal places of business are:

kogan operations holdings Pty ltd 
139 gladstone Street 
South melbourne vIc

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  Directors’ Declaration 

1 

In the opinion of the directors of kogan operations holdings Pty ltd (‘the company’):

(a)  the consolidated financial statements and notes that are set out on pages 25 to 54 and the 
remuneration report in sections 19 to 22 in the Directors’ report, are in accordance with the 
Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the group’s financial position as at 30 June 2016 and of its 

performance, for the financial year ended on that date; and

(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the corporations regulations 2001; and

(b) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when 

they become due and payable.

2  There are reasonable grounds to believe that the company and the group entities identified in note 4.1 
will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are or may become subject to by virtue  
of the Deed of cross guarantee between the company and those group entities pursuant to ASIc class 
order 98/1418.

3  The directors draw attention to the Basis of Preparation note to the consolidated financial statements, 

which includes a statement of compliance with International financial reporting Standards.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors: 

Dated at melbourne 28 day of September 2016.

David Shafer 
Director

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  Independent Auditor’s report 

To the members of kogan operations holdings Pty ltd and controlled Entities

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  KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.  Liability limited by a scheme approved under Profession Standards Legislation. Independent auditor’s report to the members of Kogan Operations Holdings Pty Ltd Report on the financial report We have audited the accompanying financial report of Kogan Operations Holdings Pty Ltd (the company), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2016, and consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended on that date, the Basis of Preparation, notes 1.1 to 6.5 comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information and the directors’ declaration of the Group comprising the company and the entities it controlled at the year’s end or from time to time during the financial year. Directors’ responsibility for the financial report  The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error. In the Basis of Preparation note, the directors also state, in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial statements of the Group comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. Auditor’s responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.  An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.  We performed the procedures to assess whether in all material respects the financial report presents fairly, in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Accounting Standards, a true and fair view which is consistent with our understanding of the Group’s financial position and of its performance.  We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.    
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                            Independence In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.  Auditor’s opinion  In our opinion: (a) the financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:   (i) giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2016 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and  (ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations    2001. (b) the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in the Basis of Preparation note.  Report on the remuneration report We have audited the remuneration report within the directors’ report included in pages 19 to 22 of the annual report for the year ended 30 June 2016. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the remuneration report in accordance with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the remuneration report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards. Auditor’s opinion In our opinion, the remuneration report of Kogan Operations Holdings Pty Ltd for the year ended 30 June 2016, complies with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.   KPMG   BW Szentirmay  Partner 28 September 2016 Melbourne Shareholder Information 

The Shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 14 September 2016.

Additional information required by the Australian Securities Exchange limited listing rules and not disclosed 
elsewhere in this report, is listed below.

A.  DIStrIButIoN oF EquItY SECurItIES

Analysis of numbers of equity security holders by size of holding:

holding

1–1000

1,001–5,000

5,001–10,000

10,001–100,000

100,001 and over

CLASS oF EquItY SECurItY  
orDINArY ShArES 

No of 
Shareholders

Shares

percentage 
(%)

492

286,014

1,007

4,240,747

260

6,385,392

4,354,465

14

7

0.306

4.544

6.841

4.665

78,066,716

83.644

There were 81 security holders with less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares.

1,780 93,333,334

100.000

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B.  EquItY SECurItY hoLDErS

Twenty largest quoted equity security holders

Name

kogan management Pty ltd 

Shafer corporation Pty ltd 

J P morgan nominees Australia limited >

national nominees limited

hSBc custody nominees (Australia) limited

citicorp nominees Pty limited

uBS nominees Pty ltd

Aust Executor Trustees ltd 

Brispot nominees Pty ltd 

Sandhurst Trustees ltd 

mr goran Stefkovski

rainrose Pty ltd

Basapa Pty ltd 

cs fourth nominees Pty limited 

Austral capital Pty ltd 

mrs rong ma

mr harry george Debney + mrs Jane Elizabeth Debney

Austral capital Pty ltd 

D r Super holdings Pty ltd 

mr richard Ewan Bromley mews + mrs wee khoon mews  


Total

Total Remaining Holders Balance

C.  SuBStANtIAL hoLDErS

Name

kogan management Pty ltd 

Shafer corporation Pty ltd 

orDINArY ShArES

Number 
held

percentage 
of issued 
shares (%)

47,095,205

17,802,705

4,421,633

3,399,543

2,212,210

1,633,217

1,502,203

814,581

747,090

524,954

306,944

304,114

295,000

280,512

194,500

180,000

166,660

150,000

145,000

134,000

82,310,071

11,023,263

50.46

19.07

4.74

3.64

2.37

1.75

1.61

0.87

0.80

0.56

0.33

0.33

0.32

0.30

0.21

0.19

0.18

0.16

0.16

0.14

88.19

11.81

Number 
held

percentage 
of issued 
shares (%)

47,095,205

17,802,705

50.46

19.07

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 Shareholder Information 

 continued 

D.  votINg rIghtS

The voting rights attaching to each class of equity securities are set out below:

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

E.  StoCK EXChANgE LIStINg

Quotation has been granted for all of the ordinary shares of the company on all member Exchanges  
of the ASX limited.

F.  uNquotED SECurItIES

There are no unquoted shares.

g.  SECurItIES SuBJECt to voLuNtArY ESCrow

There are the following securities subject to voluntary escrow:

Name

kogan management Pty ltd 

Shafer corporation Pty ltd 

I.  oN MArKEt BuY-BACK

There is currently no on market buy-back.

Number held

47,095,205

17,802,705

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  Corporate Directory 

CoMpANY SECrEtArY

mark licciardo, mertons corporate Services

prINCIpAL rEgIStErED oFFICE

KogAN.CoM LtD

10/530 collins Street 
melbourne vIc 3000

LoCAtIoN oF ShArE rEgIStrY

CoMputErShArE

Yarra falls 
452 Johnston Street 
Abbotsford vIc 3067 
+61 3 9415 4000

StoCK EXChANgE LIStINg

kogan.com ltd (kgn) shares are listed on the ASX.

AuDItorS

KpMg

147 collins Street 
melbourne victoria 3000

www.colliercreative.com.au  #KOG0002

 
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