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ANNUAL REPORT

2019

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HIGHLIGHTS 2019

1,609,000 Active Customers

$30.1m

$551.8m

EBITDA 

GROSS SALES 

15.6%

YOY EBITDA 
GROWTH

15.9%

YOY GROWTH IN 
ACTIVE CUSTOMERS

STRONG GROWTH 
THROUGH KEY  
INITIATIVES:

EXCLUSIVE BRANDS

KOGAN MARKETPLACE

INVESTMENTS  
IN INVENTORY & 
MARKETING

NEW  
VERTICALS  
EXPANSION:

KOGAN MONEY 
HOME LOANS 

KOGAN CARS

CONTENTS

2  Chairman’s Letter
3  Founder & CEO’s Report
6  Operating & Financial Review
18  Directors’ Report

25  Remuneration Report (Audited)
33  Auditor’s Independence 

Declaration
34  Financial Report

76  Directors’ Declaration
77  Independent Auditor’s Report
82  Shareholder Information
85  Corporate Directory

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I am delighted to present Kogan.com Ltd’s 
(Kogan.com) Annual Report for the financial 
year ended 30 June 2019 (FY19). This year 
the team delivered over half a billion dollars 
in Gross Sales for the first time whilst also 
delivering double digit growth of Gross 
Profit and EBITDA. 

CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

The FY19 results show the execution of a clear 
strategy, an agile and committed team and best-in-
market consumer offerings. We adapted to changes 
in GST application, diversified and expanded our 
warehousing locations and invested in both inventory 
and new service offerings to support both our growth 
ambitions and our customer experience.

In FY19 our Exclusive Brands portfolio business 
achieved accelerated growth of 41.6% on FY18 and 
Kogan Mobile grew commission-based revenue by 
9.8% year-on-year. Importantly, these growth rates 
were off a very strong base.

At 30 June 2019 we had a strong balance sheet with 
$27.5 million in cash and an undrawn debt facility of 
$30.0 million. Inventory levels were $75.9 million with 
more than 99% of this being less than 365 days old.

Kogan.com’s portfolio continued to expand and 
diversify in FY19 through the launch of Kogan 
Marketplace, Kogan Money Home Loans and Kogan 
Cars. Each service offering is in partnership with 
industry leaders.

Our aim has always been to deliver incredible value  
to our customers. We continue to expand our portfolio 
of brands and services with best-in-market offers. 

STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES

At Kogan.com we see enormous opportunity for 
growth in both our existing businesses and in the 
expansion of our portfolio. We have announced 
agreements with industry leading partners for New 
Verticals set to launch during the first half of FY20. 
FY20 will see the launch of Kogan Money Super, 
Kogan Money Credit Cards, Kogan Mobile New 
Zealand and Kogan Energy. These new partnerships 
will strengthen and complement our existing 
portfolio of businesses. 

In relation to the new launches in FY19, of most 
significance has been Kogan Marketplace. This is 
proving to be a transformational step for Kogan.com 
as it will allow us to move to a more capital-light 
business model. We have a backlog of sellers 
wanting to join the platform and have received 
overwhelmingly positive feedback from 
our customers.

PEOPLE

Our team at Kogan.com is truly committed to 
bringing our business strategy to life across all areas 
of the business. On behalf of the Board, I would like 
to thank each and every one of our amazing team 
members for their hard work throughout the year.

DIVIDEND

Following the strong results of FY19, the Board was 
delighted to declare total dividends of 14.3 cents per 
share, fully franked. This represents year-on-year 
growth of 10.0%.

LOOKING AHEAD

Through the incredible work that has been performed 
in FY19, the Board truly believes Kogan.com is set to 
have another strong year in FY20 and beyond, and 
we can’t wait to deliver even better value to our 
customers and shareholders into the future.

Greg Ridder  
Chairman

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We delivered strong growth in the 
business while we continued to invest  
in the future. We have made significant 
advancements in our mission to make the 
most in-demand products and services 
more affordable and accessible.

FOUNDER & CEO’S REPORT

The Kogan brand has gone from strength-to-
strength over the last 12 months. Our team has 
worked tirelessly to deliver a wider range of 
products and services at exceptional prices, 
cementing Kogan.com as the destination for  
market-leading value.

During the year we have also taken measures  
to improve our return on investment on marketing 
and warehousing expenses to ensure we maintain  
a low cost of doing business.

The year had many highlights, some of which were:

•  Gross Sales exceeding half a billion dollars for  

the first time ever;

•  Double digit growth of Gross Sales (12.0%),  
Gross Profit (12.5%) and EBITDA (15.6%)  
on last year;

•  Growth of Active Customers by 15.9% on  
FY18, now totalling more than 1.6 million;

•  Accelerated growth of our Exclusive Brands 

product division, achieving growth year-on-year 
of 41.6%;

•  Expanding our warehousing footprint to  
13 locations, providing faster and cheaper 
fulfilment to our customers;

•  Achieving strong growth of Kogan Mobile,  

Kogan Internet and Kogan Insurance;

•  The launch of Kogan Marketplace, Kogan Money 

Home Loans and Kogan Cars;

•  The announcement of Kogan Money Super, 
Kogan Money Credit Cards, Kogan Mobile  
New Zealand and Kogan Energy, all expected  
to launch in 1HFY20.

These key highlights are the result of meticulous 
planning and execution by the Kogan team during 
the year.

BUILDING THE KOGAN.COM PORTFOLIO

At Kogan.com, everything we do revolves around 
our promise to our loyal customers, to make the 
most in-demand products and services more 
accessible and affordable. By delivering on this 
promise over the past 13+ years, Kogan.com has 
become synonymous with value and trust. It has 
allowed us to leverage our brand to expand into  
a portfolio of products and services that is 
always growing.

In the past 12 months to 30 June 2019, more than 
1.6 million people purchased from our retail channels 
and a significant amount of our traffic continues to 
come from free sources. Our commitment to bring 
the most in-demand products and services to our 
Kogan Community at great prices continues to 
resonate. We have also significantly expanded  
our logistics network in FY19 to now have over  
13 distribution centres. This means we can serve 
more customers quicker and cheaper than ever. 

In FY19 we engaged with our community through 
Kogan Retail, Kogan Marketplace, Kogan Mobile, 
Kogan Internet, Kogan Insurance, Kogan Life, Kogan 
Travel, Kogan Money Home Loans and Kogan Cars. 
We are continually evolving as a business to respond 
to the demands of our customers and to strengthen 
our competitive advantage in the market. As such, 
we are always looking to explore opportunities  
for future growth in our Portfolio.

With that in mind, FY20 will see the launch of  
more New Verticals. In August 2019 we launched  
a new partnership with Mercer that sees Kogan.com 
offering Aussies an alternative superannuation fund. 
With an online-led experience, the fund brings 
together Kogan.com’s capabilities in digital efficiencies 
together with Mercer’s expertise in superannuation 
to offer Aussies a low-fee choice for their 
retirement savings.

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FOunder & CeO’S repOrT CONTINUED

Outlook – continued accelerated growth across the business 

Active 
Customer 
base

Exclusive 
Brands

Kogan 
Marketplace

Kogan  
Mobile

New 
Verticals

The increase in our product offering has meant our 
inventory holdings have also increased to $75.9 million 
(FY18: $50.2 million). More than 99% of inventory 
in-warehouse at 30 June 2019 was less than 365 
days old, demonstrating the effectiveness of our 
sourcing and marketing methodologies as well  
as the speed at which we are selling through.

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

During the year we won a number of prestigious 
awards. One of our proudest moments would have 
to be securing a three-peat of the Peoples’ Choice 
Award at the Australia Post Online Retail Industry 
Awards. This award is the most prestigious award  
in Australian online retail and reinforces the fact that 
our team is delivering what our customers want 
– great products and services at jaw-dropping 
prices. What makes this award extra special is that  
it is voted on by the Australian public – for us, that’s 
the only vote that matters. There’s no vote more 
important than the vote of our customers. More than 
1,350 retailers were considered for this award and 
over 285,000 Australians voted. 

The recognition received for offers in many of our 
New Verticals, as some of the most compelling deals 
in the market, also reinforces the success of 
our strategy.

We will also be further expanding our Kogan  
Money brand to include Kogan Money Credit Cards, 
partnering with Citibank, offering unique loyalty 
incentives for consumer shopping on Kogan.com 
and elsewhere. Additionally we are introducing 
Kogan Mobile New Zealand, partnering with 
Vodafone NZ, and Kogan Energy, partnering  
with Powershop Australia.

These Verticals continue to deliver on our  
win-win-win mantra. They are a win for our 
customers through competitive market-leading 
offers. They are a win for our partners by providing 
an effective and efficient customer acquisition 
channel. And they are a win for our business, 
enabling us to scale our offering and leverage our 
brand to provide incredible offers to our customers.

We are incredibly excited about the launch of  
Kogan Marketplace which has shown strong growth. 
Along with its exciting growth trajectory, this will 
allow us to move to a more capital-light business, as 
sales are not inventory-based. This will be significant  
to managing our operating costs.

PRODUCT OFFERING EXPANSION

We make data driven decisions backed by existing 
demand metrics to determine how we deploy capital 
on inventory. Our goal is not to create demand, but 
to service demand on the most popular products. 

A perfect example of this is the continued expansion 
of our Exclusive Brands division, which is right at the 
heart of our business. This year it represented 49.7% 
of overall gross profit (FY18: 44.2%). Impressively, 
we were able to grow revenue in this division by 
41.6% on FY18, confirming that our team knows what 
our customers want, and are able to offer these 
products at great prices.

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In FY20 we will be scaling up and  
launching New Verticals, which will drive 
further diversification of income across  
our portfolio. This will allow us to  
become a stronger business for our  
customers and our shareholders.

FY20 & BEYOND

Our talented and driven team remain focused  
on growth moving into FY20. In the new year  
we expect to see the scaling up and launch of  
New Verticals, and further growth in our Active 
Customer base, which will drive growth in our 
Product Divisions. As we scale the New Verticals, 
we drive further diversification of income across  
our portfolio and we become a stronger business  
for our customers and our shareholders.

During FY20 Kogan Money Super, Kogan Money 
Credit Cards, Kogan Mobile New Zealand, and 
Kogan Energy are due to launch. The team is 
extremely excited about the expansion of our 
service offering to our customers and we can’t  
wait to deliver even more incredible value.

The launch of these New Verticals doesn’t mean  
we stop. We will continue to expand the Kogan 
Portfolio of products and services either through 
selective and opportunistic M&A, or partnering  
with industry leaders. 

As always, we look forward to delighting our 
customers in the year ahead.

Ruslan Kogan 
Founder & CEO

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OPERATING & FINANCIAL REVIEW

ORGANISATIONAL OVERVIEW & BUSINESS MODEL

OUR BUSINESS MODEL

Kogan.com is a portfolio mix of retail and services businesses that includes  
Kogan Retail, Kogan Marketplace, Kogan Mobile, Kogan Internet, Kogan Insurance, 
Kogan Health, Kogan Pet, Kogan Life, Kogan Money, Kogan Cars and Kogan Travel. 
Kogan.com is a leading Australian consumer brand renowned for price leadership 
through digital efficiency. The Company is focused on making in-demand products 
and services more affordable and accessible.

We have created a business model that allows us to be agile, bold and innovative. 
We can leverage our brand to seize opportunities like Kogan Marketplace, Kogan 
Mobile, Kogan Internet and Kogan Insurance to drive future growth, bringing best 
in market offers to our customer base.

Our aim is to continue to build our portfolio of businesses synonymous with  
great value, service and compelling offerings.

WHO WE ARE 

Our community and our portfolio continues to grow at pace.

At 30 June 2019, we had 1,609,000 Active Customers1, representing 
year-on-year growth of 15.9%.

Kogan Retail & Kogan Marketplace

Kogan.com is part of a ‘Next Generation’ of online retailers. 
Kogan.com’s technology and sourcing-driven business model is more 
than just a disruptive, low-cost distribution platform. In combining data 
analytics, systems and culture with the deep technological expertise  
of its management and team, Kogan.com has created a vertically 
integrated business model with a market-leading Exclusive Brands 
capability. This is complemented by a compelling range of in-demand 
Third-Party Brands, supporting website traffic and cash generation. 

Kogan Marketplace partners with select sellers, giving them access  
to our 1,609,000 Active Customers, in addition to our marketing 
capability. Our curated marketplace works with sellers who generate 
incremental sales with exposure on the Kogan.com platform and 
marketing initiatives to the Kogan Community.

1  Active Customers refers to unique customers who have purchased in the last twelve months from the reference date,  

rounded to the nearest thousand.

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Kogan Mobile

Kogan Mobile launched in October 2015 offering pre-paid mobile phone 
plans online in partnership with Vodafone. The strong commercial 
relationship with Vodafone has translated into strong growth for Kogan 
Mobile. The unique model means that Vodafone is responsible for 
operations, while Kogan.com is responsible for branding, marketing  
and customer acquisition. The success of Kogan Mobile demonstrates 
the strength of the Kogan brand in powering new verticals.

Kogan Travel

Kogan Travel launched in May 2015 and offers directly sourced holiday 
packages and travel bookings, in addition to hotel bookings through 
hotels.kogan.com and cruises through cruises.kogan.com. Kogan Travel 
is a member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) and  
is an accredited Travel agent under the AFTA Travel Accreditation 
Scheme (ATAS).

Kogan Insurance

Kogan Insurance launched in August 2017 in partnership with  
Hollard Insurance Company to offer general insurance, covering home, 
contents, landlord, car and travel insurance, with a focus on value for 
money. The underwriting of our general insurance policies is provided 
by Hollard, with Kogan.com earning commission on the sale of all 
insurance policies.

In addition to the general insurance offering above, Kogan.com 
launched Kogan Pet, Kogan Life and Kogan Health insurance offerings 
during 2HFY18. These additional insurance offerings are in partnership 
with PetSure, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hollard Insurance 
Company; Greenstone Financial Services Pty Ltd; and Medibank 
Group, respectively.

Similar to Kogan Mobile and Kogan Internet, Kogan.com provides 
branding, marketing and customer acquisition for all insurance offerings.

Kogan Internet

Under an expanded partnership with Vodafone Hutchison Australia 
that was announced in June 2017, Kogan Internet launched in April 
2018, providing fixed-line NBN plans. 

NEW VERTICALS LAUNCHED IN FY19

Kogan Money 

In August 2018, Kogan.com announced Kogan Money Home Loans  
in partnership with Adelaide Bank and Pepper Group Limited. These 
partnerships have seen Kogan.com offering competitively priced home 
loans to Australian homeowners and investors under the brand, Kogan 
Money. Kogan Money Home Loans is the first of a suite of financial 
products to be rolled out under the Kogan Money brand. Kogan Money 
continues to focus on simplifying financial services for all Australians 
and making them more affordable through digital efficiency.

Kogan Cars 

In June 2019, Kogan.com announced a partnership with Eclipx Group to 
launch Kogan Cars. Kogan Cars secures new cars at competitive prices 
from dealers across Australia and enables customers to trade-in cars 
from a wide range of makes and models.

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NEW VERTICALS LAUNCHING IN FY20

Kogan Money Super 

In partnership with Mercer Australia, Kogan.com is offering a  
no frills, ultra-low fee Australian superannuation fund, Kogan Money 
Super. Kogan Money Super launched on 21 August 2019, leveraging 
Kogan.com’s digital efficiency as one of Australia’s cheapest 
superannuation options and aims to manage a share of the 28.6 million 
Aussie superannuation accounts, which represent a combined total of 
more than $2.6 trillion in assets.

Kogan Money Credit Cards 

In partnership with Citigroup, Kogan.com will be offering competitively 
priced credit cards with compelling and unique loyalty incentives for 
customers to shop on Kogan.com and elsewhere.

Kogan Mobile New Zealand 

In June 2018, Kogan.com announced a new partnership with  
Vodafone New Zealand Limited that will see Kogan.com offering 
telecommunications services in New Zealand. Kogan Mobile  
New Zealand launched on 3 September 2019 and enables Kogan.com  
to bring market-leading telecommunications offers to New Zealand 
consumers in partnership with the largest mobile network operator  
in New Zealand.

Kogan Energy

In June 2019, Kogan.com announced a partnership with Powershop 
Australia, part of the Meridian Energy Limited Group. Kogan Energy 
was launched on 10 September 2019. The agreement sees Kogan.com 
offer competitive power and gas services to Australian households. 
Through our digital efficiency, customers receive a first-class 
experience using technology that enables customers to easily track 
their energy usage at any time.

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HOW WE DELIVER VALUE TO OUR CUSTOMERS: 

Compelling offering: 

We aim to bring market leading prices to our customers on in-demand products and services across  
our portfolio of businesses.

We achieve this by leveraging our 13+ years’ experience in Exclusive Brands, extensive Third-Party Brand 
offering, and using the strength of the Kogan brand to partner with industry leaders for Kogan Mobile, 
Kogan Insurance, Kogan Internet and Kogan Money Home Loans.

We are able to pass on savings to customers by streamlining and cutting overheads in our supply chains 
and marketing.

recognition: 

MOZO Experts Choice Awards for Kogan Internet, Kogan Money & Kogan Life Insurance.

Finder Award for Best Prepaid SIM – Kogan Mobile Extra Large 30 Day Plan.

Customer-centric approach: 

We are customer obsessed. Understanding and servicing our customers’ needs is central to what we do. 
Our customers have high expectations and we aim to offer a seamless shopping experience.

Our analytics capability ensures we know what our customers want and when they want it. Our investment 
in automation has driven faster fulfilment of products and services and happier customers.

Our portfolio of retail and services businesses is focused on making in-demand products and services more 
affordable and accessible for our customers.

recognition: 

Winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Australia Post Online Retail Industry Awards (ORIAS) securing  
a three-peat! The People’s Choice Award is awarded on the basis of a vote from more than 285,000 
Australian online retail customers for the best Australian online retailer.

Industry leading IT platform & data driven culture: 

The Kogan brand is renowned for price leadership through digital efficiency. We believe ‘There is always  
a better way’ and our vision is to harness the power of technology and personalisation to change the way 
our customers shop online.

We understand our customers, what inspires them and what interests them. We leverage this understanding, 
driven by data analytics and long-term investments in systems to continue to reach and inspire our 
customers in new and exciting ways.

We use technology innovation to stay ahead of our customers’ expectations and ahead of the curve in offering 
price leading goods and services in Australia.

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BUILDING THE KOGAN BRAND

In the twelve months to 30 June 2019, the Company achieved 15.9% growth in Active Customers2. The Company 
had 1,609,000 Active Customers as at 30 June 2019 (compared with 1,388,000 as at 30 June 2018).

Most importantly, we are keeping and growing our customer base. Kogan.com’s Net Promoter Score3 has been 
stable with an average 59.7 (Figure 1.2). This number is important to us, because it shows we are delighting our 
customers and we know that our business will only continue to thrive if we continue to delight our customers.

In addition to continuing to build our customer base, a large percentage of our traffic continues to come 
from free sources. This further demonstrates the strength of the brand we’ve built through consistently 
delighting our customers. Our commitment to bring the most in-demand products and services to our 
Kogan Community at great prices continues to resonate.

We use a data driven approach to continually improve our offering and to ensure that the right product  
or service is shown to the right customers at the right time – through the right marketing medium. This also 
enhances the customer’s experience as we are able to personalise offers and treat every shopper as 
an individual.

Table 1.1 Active Customers

Active Customers

1,388,000

1,609,000

15.9%

Figure 1.1 LTM Active Customers 

Figure 1.2 Net Promoter Score 

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2  Active Customers refers to unique customers who have purchased in the last twelve months from the reference date, rounded to the 

nearest thousand. 

3  Net Promoter Score (NPS) is calculated based on answers to the question, “How likely is it that you would recommend Kogan.com  

to a friend or colleague?”. Kogan.com measures its NPS as the percentage of customers who are “promoters” rating its products and 
services 9 or 10 out of a possible 10, less the percentage of ”detractors”, rating its products and services 0 to 6 out of a possible 10. 
The maximum possible NPS is 100, and the minimum possible NPS is -100.

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Figure 1.3 LTM customer orders and average  
Gross Sales per customer4

Figure 1.4 Traffic – free vs paid customer 

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PERFORMANCE REVIEW & OUTLOOK

Results Summary

Refer to Table 1.6 for an explanation of Non-IFRS measures used throughout this report.

Figure 1.5 Financial highlights

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5  The company has applied AASB 15 & 16 at 1 July 2018. Under the transition method chosen, comparative information is not restated.

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Table 1.2 FY19 results compared to FY181

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revenue

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Operating costs

results from operating activities

Unrealised FX (loss)/gain

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profit before tax

npaT

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EBITDA Margin

Equity based compensation

EBITDA before equity based compensation

FY19

438.7

(348.0)

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20.7%

(66.7)

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1  Any discrepancies between totals, sums of components and percentage variances in this table are due to rounding.

2  The Group applied AASB 9, 15 & 16 as at 1 July 2018. Under the transition methods chosen, comparative information is not restated.

Exclusive Brands continued to achieve significant year-on-year revenue growth with an increase of 41.6%  
on FY18. Exclusive Brands represents 49.7% of overall Gross Profit in FY19. This growth was achieved 
through ongoing investment in Exclusive Brands inventory to broaden our range – including into white 
goods – and meet consumer demand from the growing base of Active Customers.

Third-Party Brands, which is a combination of what we formerly referred to as Global Brands and Partner 
Brands, has collectively experienced a year-on-year decrease in revenue following changes in the GST law, 
effective from 1 July 2018, and apparent GST avoidance by foreign websites. Apple sales during FY19 also 
suffered a material decline year-on-year following subdued demand for Apple products, in particular the 
new iPhone. 

Revenue comparisons year-on-year are also impacted by changes to the accounting standard for revenue 
recognition. FY19 is presented in line with AASB 15 while FY18 represents the reported results as set out  
in the prior period presentation and results. See Note 6.4.

During FY19 we launched Kogan Marketplace which has achieved $1.5 million in commission-based 
revenues, reflected as Gross Profit. The launch of Kogan Marketplace is proving to be a transformational 
step for the Group. As Kogan Marketplace grows, the Group expects to be able to reduce its reliance on 
Third-Party Brand inventory and become more capital-light.

In line with our growth strategy, we launched two New Verticals in FY19:

•  Kogan Money Home Loans; and

•  Kogan Cars.

During FY19 the Group invested in expanding its warehousing footprint to 13 fulfilment centres.  
Whilst incurring up-fronts costs, these investments in the future of the business have already helped  
provide efficiencies as well as further scale the business and provide consumers with faster and  
cheaper fulfilment to more locations.

ROI on marketing expenditure continues to improve following the implementation of a new proprietary 
marketing bidding system. This resulted in a year-on-year decline in marketing costs. This, in combination 
with a strong NPS of 59.7, has helped build our customer base and drive revenue growth.

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In order to retain key talent and align their interests with shareholders, the business has made strategic 
investments in people. Long-term incentives remain in place and people costs have increased year-on-year, 
partly as a result. FY19 people costs includes $1.2 million of costs relating to non-cash equity-based 
compensation. The majority of this equity-based compensation was issued in the period surrounding 
the IPO.

EBITDA grew 15.6% to a total of $30.1 million, which included $1.2 million of non-cash equity-based 
compensation. EBITDA was also impacted by unrealised FX losses of $0.2 million, which are non-cash.

PORTFOLIO BUSINESS MIX

Exclusive Brands and Third-Party Brands represented 49.7% and 26.7% of Gross Profit in FY19, respectively. 
When combined with Kogan Mobile, these three core divisions accounted for 91.0% of Gross Profit.

Figure 1.6 FY19 Gross Profit mix

Marketing & 
Other income
5.3%

Exclusive 
Brands
49.7%

Kogan Mobile
14.6%

Kogan Internet
0.5%

Kogan Marketplace
1.6%

Kogan Insurance
0.7%

Kogan Travel
0.9%

Third Party Brands
26.7%

Growth in Exclusive Brands and Kogan Mobile contributed to a year-on-year increase in Gross Profit to 
$90.7 million (FY18: $80.6 million). 

Whilst Third-Party Brands reduced as a proportion of overall Gross Profit (from 38.8% in FY18 to 26.7%  
in FY19), Exclusive Brands, which accounts for 49.7% of Gross Profit, increased 5.5pp on FY18. 

Kogan Marketplace demonstrated strong potential in its first full quarter of operations, contributing 1.6%  
of full year FY19 Gross Profit.

Table 1.3 New Verticals Revenue

$m

Kogan Travel

Kogan Insurance

Kogan Internet

Kogan Mobile

new verticals revenue growth excluding Kogan Travel1

FY19

FY18

YoY revenue 
growth %

0.8

0.6

0.4

13.2

6.9

0.3

0.6

12.0

n/a1

144.0%

(23.4%)

9.8%

11.0%

1  Year-on-year growth of Kogan Travel has been excluded due to the impact of applying AASB 15 from 1 July 2018.

Kogan Mobile, continues to grow and contribute significantly to Gross Profit. In FY19 Kogan Mobile 
represented 14.6% of Gross Profit. Active Customers grew by 24.4% year-on-year and commission-based 
revenue grew by 9.8% compared to FY18. We are working with Vodafone to roll out ongoing enhancements 
to our customer offers.

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Kogan Insurance, which includes our suite of insurance products, continues to scale as commission-based 
revenues increased 144.0% year-on-year. We are focused on working with our Partners in Kogan Insurance 
to implement strategies to continue this growth in FY20.

Kogan Internet, also in partnership with Vodafone, grew Active Customers by 273.2% year-on-year. It is 
expected to continue to scale in FY20. Commission-based revenues declined year-on-year, however, we 
expect commission-based revenues to grow broadly in-line with Active Customer growth in FY20.

Figure 1.7 Kogan Mobile Active Customers 

Figure 1.8 Kogan Internet Active Customers

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Table 1.4 Summary of net assets at 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018

$m

Current assets

Non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

net assets

30 Jun 19

30 Jun 18

109.5

8.9

118.4

(65.4)

(2.0)

(67.4)

51.0

99.0

6.9

106.0

(57.4)

(0.7)

(58.2)

47.9

A strong balance sheet at 30 June 2019 with $27.5 million of cash and $75.9 million inventories, with no 
bank debt.

In line with growth strategies, Kogan.com invested in Exclusive Brands and Third-Party Brands inventory.  
As at 30 June 2019, Kogan.com had inventory of $75.9 million, comprising $67.5 million of inventory on 
hand and $8.4 million of inventory in transit. 

The growth of Kogan Marketplace is expected to result in a reduced requirement for Third-Party Brands 
inventory to enable growth in Gross Sales. This will allow Kogan.com to transition towards a more capital-
light business over time.

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CASH FLOWS 

Table 1.5 Statutory cash flow FY19

$m

EBITDA

Non-cash in EBITDA

eBiTda excluding non-cash and financing costs

Change in net working capital

Operating cash flow before capital expenditure

Purchase of PP&E

Investment in intangibles

Cash flow before financing and taxation

FY19

30.1

(1.8)

28.3

(19.8)

8.5

(0.1)

(5.2)

3.2

FY18

26.0

(0.2)

25.8

5.9

31.7

(0.1)

(7.1)

24.5

Net working capital decreased by $19.8 million in FY19, reflecting the investment that has been made during 
the financial year in inventory to support long term sustainable growth. While inventory increased overall 
during the year, inventory reduced in the second half from $92.9 million at 31 December 2018 to 
$75.9 million at 30 June 2019.

OUTLOOK

At Kogan.com we are relentless in our mission to bring more in-demand products and services to customers 
at market-leading prices. With that in mind, the pace continues into the new financial year.

In FY20 we expect continued brand growth and deeper market penetration of maturing portfolio 
businesses alongside continued expansion of new portfolio businesses.

As we scale the New Verticals, we drive further diversification of income across our portfolio and we 
become a stronger business for our customers and our shareholders.

During FY20, Kogan Money Super, Kogan Money Credit Cards, Kogan Mobile New Zealand and Kogan 
Energy are due to launch. 

In FY20, we expect:

•  growth in the Active Customer base;

•  growth in Exclusive Brands;

•  growth in Kogan Marketplace;

•  growth in Kogan Insurance and Kogan Internet;

• 

launch of Kogan Mobile New Zealand, Kogan Money Super, Kogan Money Credit Cards, and Kogan  
Energy; and

•  traction in Kogan Trading US and Kogan Cars.

NON IFRS MEASURES

Throughout this report, Kogan.com has included certain Non-IFRS financial information, including EBITDA 
and Gross Sales. 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 1.6 Non IFRS measures

eBiTda

Gross Sales

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation.

(formerly referred to as GTV or Gross Transaction Value): is the gross transaction value, 
on a cash basis, of products and services sold, of Kogan Retail, Kogan Marketplace and 
the New Verticals.

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STRATEGY, RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES

STRATEGY

Kogan.com’s strategy involves a number of initiatives aimed at sustaining long-term growth, which include 
continued growth in our existing portfolio of businesses, the launch of further New Verticals and selective  
& opportunistic M&A.

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.

EXCLUSIVE BRANDS STRATEGY

Exclusive Brands is a pillar of the business and remains a focus area for FY20 and beyond. In FY19, 
Kogan.com achieved year-on-year Revenue growth of 41.6% in Exclusive Brands. In addition, Exclusive 
Brands continues to be the largest contributor to Gross Profit, representing 49.7% of Gross Profit in FY19.

In FY20, the business is focused on continuing to launch new products and new ranges, where there is proven 
demand. Our Exclusive Brands business benefits from:

• 

full control of the end-to-end supply chain;

•  strong competitive advantage;

•  building trusted brands renowned for “value“;

•  compelling consumer offering;

•  white goods as a new core category; and

• 

13+ years’ experience.

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NEW VERTICALS

We continue to explore opportunities to partner with industry leaders and bring more services to our 
customers at market-leading prices. FY20 will see the launch of Kogan Money Super, Kogan Money Credit 
Cards, Kogan Mobile New Zealand and Kogan Energy, as discussed earlier in this report, in addition to the 
New Verticals launched during FY19 that will scale in FY20.

The business is focused on growing the existing New Verticals to our goal market share and continuing  
to build our portfolio of services businesses.

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.

australian retail environment 
and general economic 
conditions may worsen

Competition may increase  
and change

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

reputational product  
sourcing factors

Changes in GST and other 
equivalent taxes

retention of key team 
members

reliance on third party 
payment providers

laws and regulations  
may change

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.
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.
In order to operate its business successfully, Kogan.com must maintain 
sufficient inventory and also avoid the accumulation of excess inventory. 
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 ERP 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 Exclusive Brands products. While Kogan.com employs dedicated 
personnel 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.
The Kogan.com portfolio of Exclusive 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 local indirect tax, such as the goods and services tax (“GST”), 
and duty treatment of any of the markets in which Kogan.com operates, 
could have an impact on the sales of imported brands.
Kogan.com relies on the expertise, experience and strategic direction 
provided by its Executive Directors and key team members. These individuals 
have extensive experience in, and knowledge of, Kogan.com’s business and 
the Australian online retail market. Additionally, successful operation  
of Kogan.com’s business depends on its ability to attract and retain  
quality employees.
Kogan.com is exposed to risks in relation to the methods of payment  
that it currently accepts, including credit card, interest free, buy now  
pay later, PayPal and vouchers. Kogan.com may incur loss from fraud  
or erroneous transactions.
Kogan.com must comply with a variety of laws and regulations in the 
ordinary course of its business. These laws and regulations include those 
that relate to fair trading and consumer protection, product safety, 
employment, property, taxation (including GST and stamp duty), customs 
and tariffs. Changes to laws and regulations, and the implementation of 
those laws, may adversely affect Kogan.com, including by increasing its 
costs either directly or indirectly.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT

The Directors of Kogan.com Ltd and its controlled entities (“the Group”) present their report together  
with the consolidated financial report of the Group for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 and the  
audit report thereon.

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

Michael Hirschowitz – Independent, Non-Executive Director (appointed on 29 March 2019) 

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 as Kogan.com’s Company Secretary. 

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

Kogan.com is a portfolio mix of retail and services businesses that included Kogan Retail, Kogan 
Marketplace, Kogan Mobile, Kogan Internet, Kogan Insurance, Kogan Health, Kogan Pet, Kogan Life,  
Kogan Money, Kogan Cars and Kogan Travel during the year ended 30 June 2019.

Kogan.com earns the majority of its revenue and profit through the sale of goods and services to Australian 
consumers. Its offering comprises of products released under Kogan.com’s in-house brands, such as Kogan, 
Ovela, Fortis, Vostok and Komodo (“Exclusive Brands Products”), and products sourced from imported and 
domestic Third-Party Brands such as Apple, Canon, Swann and Samsung (“Third-Party Brands Products”).

In addition to product offerings, Kogan.com earns revenue and profit from Kogan Marketplace and the  
New Verticals including Kogan Mobile, Kogan Internet, Kogan Insurance, Kogan Money, Kogan Cars and 
Kogan Travel (“New Verticals”).

Kogan.com has signed a number of new agreements with industry leading partners that will launch in the 
first half of FY20, being:

•  Kogan Money Super – in partnership with Mercer Australia, Kogan.com will be offering all working and 

retired Australians a low-fee choice for their retirement savings;

•  Kogan Money Credit Cards – in partnership with Citigroup, Kogan.com will be offering competitively 

priced credit cards with compelling and unique loyalty incentives for customers to shop on Kogan.com 
and elsewhere; 

•  Kogan Mobile New Zealand – in partnership with Vodafone New Zealand Limited, Kogan.com will be 

offering telecommunications services in New Zealand; and

•  Kogan Energy – in partnership with Powershop Energy (a subsidiary of Meridian Energy), Kogan.com  

will be offering competitive prices on gas and electricity to Australian homeowners.

The results of Kogan HK Limited, a Hong Kong registered entity, have been compiled using International 
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Kogan US Trading Inc did not trade during the year ended 30 June 2019 and therefore no financial 
information was compiled in this report in the current financial year.

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An operating and financial review of the Group during the financial year and the results of these operations 
are contained on pages 6 to 17 of this report. 

No significant change in the nature of other activities occurred during the year. 

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR

The Directors have declared a final dividend of 8.2 cents per Ordinary Share, fully franked. The record date 
of the dividend is 27 August 2019 and the dividend will be paid on 14 October 2019. The dividend was not 
determined until 20 August 2019 and accordingly no provision has been recognised as at 30 June 2019. 

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 Ltd 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

An entity within the Group is subject to a lawsuit by the ACCC. It is not possible to reasonably predict the 
outcome of this matter and accordingly no provision was recorded at 30 June 2019.

DIVIDENDS

In respect of the financial year ended 30 June 2019, the Directors: 

•  declared a fully franked interim dividend of 6.1 cents per Ordinary Share. The record date of the dividend 

is 23 April 2019 and the dividend was paid on 8 May 2019. 

•  declared a fully franked final dividend of 8.2 cents per Ordinary Share. The record date of the dividend  

is 27 August 2019 and will be paid on 14 October 2019.

Details with respect to the dividends paid during the year are provided in Note 3.3.2.

There was no dividend reinvestment plan in operation during 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:

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

and have been reviewed by the Audit and Risk Management Committee to ensure they did not adversely 
affect the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and

• 

the non-audit 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 2019:

Advisory services 

Taxation services

$

51,417

44,610

96,027

LEAD AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

The lead auditor’s independence declaration for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 can be found on 
page 33 of the financial report and forms part of the Directors 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, Mr Ridder 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. Mr Ridder is experienced  
in leading businesses in multiple countries, cultures, economic circumstances and  
market conditions.

Mr Ridder 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. Mr Ridder 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

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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 a 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

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 (appointed in September 2010)

Board Committee membership

•  Chairman of the Audit and Risk Management Committee

•  Member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee

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Michael Hirschowitz 
(B.Com, BACC, GAICD) 
Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr Hirschowitz was appointed to the Board of Kogan.com in March 2019, as an 
Independent, Non-Executive Director. 

Mr Hirschowitz currently serves as the CFO at QSR Guzman y Gomez, having joined  
them in November 2018.

Prior to joining QSR Guzman y Gomez, Mr Hirschowitz served as the CFO & Executive 
Director of the Accent Group, formerly known as RCG Corporation Ltd, for 22 years. 
During his time there, he helped create Australia and New Zealand’s largest lifestyle  
and performance footwear business.

Mr Hirschowitz holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Accounting from the 
University of Witwatersrand and is a Graduate member of the Australian Institute of 
Company Directors.

directorships of listed entities within the past three years:

•  Director of Accent Group (resigned in February 2018)

Board Committee membership

•  Member 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 Managing Director of Mertons Corporate Services Pty Ltd (Mertons) which 
provides company secretarial and corporate governance consulting services to ASX listed 
and unlisted public and private companies.

Prior to establishing Mertons in 2007, Mr Licciardo was Company Secretary of the 
Transurban Group and Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited. Mr Licciardo 
has also had an extensive commercial banking career with the Commonwealth Bank and 
State Bank Victoria. Mr Licciardo is a former Chairman of the Governance Institute 
Australia (GIA) in Victoria and the Melbourne Fringe Festival, a fellow of GIA, the Institute 
of Chartered Secretaries (CIS) and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) 
and a Director of ASX listed Frontier Digital Ventures Limited, iCar Asia Limited and 
Mobilicom Limited as well as several other public and private companies.

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MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS 

Directors’ meetings held between 1 July 2018 and 30 June 2019: 

Greg Ridder

Harry Debney

Michael Hirschowitz 

Ruslan Kogan

David Shafer

BOARD

AUDIT AND RISK

REMUNERATION  
AND NOMINATION

A

13

13

3

13

13

B

13

13

3

13

13

A

3

3

–

31

3

B

3

3

–

31

3

A

1

1

–

1

B

1

1

–

–

n/a

n/a

1 

Indicates that a Director is not a member of a specific committee and attended by invitation.

A  Number of meetings held during the time the Director held office or was a member of the committee during the year. 

B  Number of meetings attended. 

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION 

The Group is not subject to any significant environmental regulations under Commonwealth or State legislation.

DIRECTORS INTERESTS

The following table sets out each Director’s relevant interest in shares of the Company at the date of 
this report.

Ruslan Kogan

David Shafer

Greg Ridder

Harry Debney

Michael Hirschowitz

Ordinary 
Shares

21,132,522

8,098,236

160,500

78,538

30,070

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SHARE RIGHTS

UNISSUED SHARES UNDER RIGHTS

All rights were granted during the current financial year. 

As at 30 June 2019 unissued shares of the Group under right are: 

VEST DATE

30 June 2019

31 December 2019

30 June 2020

31 December 2020

30 June 2021

31 December 2021

30 June 2022

AVERAGE 
RIGHTS PRICE

NUMBER OF 
SHARES

3.23

4.40

3.07

4.06

2.88

4.73

4.09

229,360

658,477

335,738

663,586

333,295

24,109

97,805

2,342,370

All unissued shares are Ordinary Shares of the Company. 

SHARES ISSUED ON EXERCISE OF RIGHTS

During the financials year, the Group issued 253,894 Ordinary Shares as a result of the rights vesting. 

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INTRODUCTION

The Directors are pleased to present the FY19 Remuneration Report, outlining the Board’s approach  
to the remuneration for Key Management Personnel (KMP).

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 Report covers the following matters: 

1.  Details of Key Management Personnel;

2.  Remuneration governance;

3.  Remuneration Policy;

4.  Group’s performance; 

5.  Details of remuneration;

6.  Equity instruments;

7.  Executive service agreements; and

8.  Key Management Personnel transactions. 

DETAILS OF KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

Key Management Personnel (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.

 KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

POSITION HELD

GREG RIDDER

RUSLAN KOGAN

DAVID SHAFER

HARRY DEBNEY

MICHAEL HIRSCHOWITZ

Chairman, Independent, Non-Executive Director

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer  
and Executive Director

Independent, Non-Executive Director

Independent, Non-Executive Director

REMUNERATION GOVERNANCE 

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 Group performance and objectives, employment 
conditions and external remuneration relativities. 

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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 team members;

•  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, including members 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.

REMUNERATION POLICY

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 team members. To align the 
interests of its team members and the goals of the Group, the Directors have decided the remuneration 
packages of the executive team and other selected team members will consist of the following components: 

• 

fixed remuneration (inclusive of superannuation);

•  short term cash based incentives; and

• 

long term equity based incentives.

The payment of any cash and award of equity under the incentive arrangements will be subject to the 
achievement of performance criteria or hurdles set by the Board. The remuneration packages of the senior 
management team are determined by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee and reported to the 
Board. The remuneration of senior managers will be reviewed annually by the Remuneration and Nomination 
Committee. At the absolute discretion of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee, Kogan.com may  
seek external advice on the appropriate level and structure of the remuneration packages of the senior 
management team from time to time. 

The table below represents the target remuneration mix for group executives in the current year.  
The short-term incentive is provided at target levels, and the long-term incentive amount is provided  
based on the value granted in the current financial year.

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CFO, COO 

Fixed remuneration

AT RISK

Fixed 
remuneration

Short term 
incentive

Long-term 
incentive

80%

80%

20%

20%

–%

–%

Fixed remuneration is comprised of the base salary and team member benefits which include 
superannuation, leave entitlements and other benefits. 

The salaries are normally paid monthly and are based on: 

•  responsibilities, capability, competency, experience and performance;

•  team member’s performance in the period since the last review; and 

•  the Group’s pay structure. 

The salaries are benchmarked against similar ASX-listed and other online retail companies.

No KMP received an adjustment to fixed remuneration in the 2019 financial year. 

Short term incentives (STI) – Cash based

The following table outlines the significant aspects of the STI. 

purpose of STi plan

Provide a link between remuneration and both short term Company  
and individual performance.

eligibility

Create sustainable shareholder value.

Reward individual for their contribution to the success of the Group.

Actively encourage team members to take more ownership over  
the EBITDA.

Offers of cash incentive may be made to any employee of the Group 
(including a Director employed in an executive capacity) or any other 
person who is declared by the Board to be eligible to receive a grant  
of cash incentive under the STI. 

Calculation & Target

The actual EBITDA of Kogan.com shall exceed the management forecast  
for the full financial year (after payment of the STI). 

25% of the outperformance will be allocated to a ‘bonus pool’. 

The ‘bonus pool’ will then be shared in cash bonuses among a number  
of employees in fixed proportions.

Maximum opportunity

The maximum payable is 25% of the outperformance and 35% of the 
employee’s annual salary.

performance conditions 

Outperformance of the actual EBITDA.

Continuation of employment.

Why were the performance 
condition chosen

To achieve successful and sustainable financial business outcomes as well  
as any annual objectives that drive short-term and long-term business 
success and sustainability.

performance period

1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

Timing of assessment

July 2019, following the completion of the 30 June 2019 accounts.

Form of payment

Board discretion 

Paid in cash.

Targets are reviewed annually and the Board has discretion to adapt 
appropriately to take into account exceptional items. 

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Long term incentives (LTI) – Equity Incentives Plan (EIP)

The Group has established an Equity Incentive Plan (EIP), which is designed to align the interests of eligible 
team members more closely with the interests of Shareholders in the listed entity post 7 July 2016. Under 
the EIP, eligible team members 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 team members over time.

The following table outlines the significant aspects of the current EIP. 

purpose of lTi plan

Support the strategy and business plan of the Group.

eligibility

Align the interests of team members more closely with the interests  
of Shareholders.

Reward individual for their contribution to the success of the Group  
over the long term.

Offers of Incentive Shares may be made to any team member of the Group 
(including a Director employed in an executive capacity) or any other 
person who is declared by the Board to be eligible to receive a grant  
of Incentive Shares under the EIP. 

Service condition on vesting

Individuals must be employed by the Group at the time of vesting, and  
not be in their notice period.

Form of award and payment

Performance Rights. 

Board discretion 

Consideration

rights

restrictions on dealing 

The Board has the absolute discretion to determine the terms and 
conditions applicable to an offer under the EIP. 

Nil.

Each Right confers on its holder an entitlement to a Share, subject to 
satisfaction of applicable conditions. 

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.com’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).

lapse of rights

A Right will lapse upon the earliest to occur of: 

•  expiry date;

• 

failure to meet vesting conditions; 

•  employment termination; 

•  the participant electing to surrender the Right;

•  where, in the opinion of the Board, a participant deals with a Right  

in contravention of any dealing restrictions under the EIP.

Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration

Kogan.com Non-Executive Director remuneration policy is set up to attract and retain Directors with the 
experience, knowledge, expertise and acumen to manage the Company.

Each of the Non-Executive Directors has entered into appointment letters with Kogan.com, confirming the 
terms of their appointment, their roles and responsibilities and Kogan.com’s expectations of them as Directors. 

Under the Constitution, the Board may decide the remuneration from Kogan.com to which each Director  
is entitled for their services as a Director. However, under the ASX Listing Rules, the total amount paid to  

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all Non-Executive Directors for their services must not exceed in aggregate in any financial year the  
amount fixed at Kogan.com’s general meeting. 

This amount has been fixed by Kogan.com at $500,000 per annum. Any change to that aggregate annual 
sum needs to be approved by Shareholders.

The annual Non-Executive Directors’ fees paid or payable to Greg Ridder (Chairman), Harry Debney 
(Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee) and Michael Hirschowitz for FY19 are $185,000, $110,000  
and $95,000 respectively. 

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.

All Directors’ fees include superannuation payments, to the extent applicable. 

Non-Executive Directors are not eligible to participate in Kogan.com’s short term or long term  
incentive programs. 

GROUP PERFORMANCE 

Relationship to remuneration policy

In considering the consolidated Group’s performance and the benefits of shareholder wealth, the 
Remuneration and Nomination Committee considers a range of indicators in respect of senior  
executive remuneration and linked these to the previously described short and long term incentives. 

At Kogan.com, we remunerate our KMP in a way which: 

•  aims to align executive interests with Shareholders;

• 

is sufficiently competitive in the marketplace to enable us to attract, retain, and motivate  
exceptional talent; and

•  encourages and rewards the behaviours and outcomes that will deliver business success and  

a good return for our Shareholders.

To achieve this, we set challenging targets and monitor performance against them closely.

We have strengthened the connection between our key reward metrics and our business strategy  
by adapting the performance conditions used for our STI.

We remain committed to the use of stretching performance metrics and recognise the importance  
of having performance conditions that are linked to customer engagement.

Shareholder wealth

The following table presents these indicators showing the impact of the Group’s performance on 
Shareholder wealth, during the financial years: 

Net profit attributable to owners of the Company (in $’m)

Earnings per share 

EBITDA (in $’m)

Dividends paid (in $’m)

Operating revenue growth

Share Price at 30 June 2019

*  Share Price as at Friday 28 June 2019. 

FY19

17.2

0.18

30.1

11.4

6%

4.75*

FY18

14.1

0.15

26.0

10.0

42%

6.82

Profit amounts have been calculated in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs). 

EBITDA is calculated based on the operating profit before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation. 

Operating revenue is operating profit as reported in the statement of profit or loss. 

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DETAILS OF REMUNERATION 

Executive KMP remuneration

Details of the remuneration to the executive Key Management Personnel is set out below. 

SHORT-TERM

POST-
EMPLOYMENT

LONG TERM 
BENEFITS

Salary  
and Fees  
$

Short-Term 
Incentives  
$

Super-
annuation 
$

Annual & 
long service 
leave  
$

385,000

330,000

715,000

385,000

330,000

715,000

–

–

–

87,068

74,663

161,731

19,616

19,616

39,232

34,014

31,963

65,977

34,707

29,749

64,456

36,258

31,239

67,497

Total  
$

439,323

379,365

818,688

542,340

467,865

1,010,205

Ruslan Kogan

David Shafer

Total

Ruslan Kogan

David Shafer

Total

Year

2019

2019

2018

2018

Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration

The table below sets out the remuneration paid to Non-Executive Directors:

Greg Ridder

Harry Debney

Michael Hirschowitz

Total

Greg Ridder

Harry Debney

Michael Hirschowitz

Total

SHORT-TERM 
BENEFITS

POST-
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

Total fees  
$

Super-
annuation 
$

185,000

110,000

23,7501

318,750

170,000

95,000

–

265,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Year

2019

2019

2019

2018

2018

2018

Total  
$

185,000

110,000

23,750

318,750

170,000

95,000

–

265,000

1  Michael Hirschowitz was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 29 March 2019.

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EQUITY INSTRUMENTS 

Kogan.com successfully listed on the ASX on 7 July 2016. The following table presents the interests  
of each Director held directly, indirectly or beneficially, including their related parties:

Ordinary Shares 

Ruslan Kogan

David Shafer

Greg Ridder

Harry Debney

Michael Hirschowitz

No. shares held 
2019

% ownership 
2019

No. shares held 
2018

% ownership 
2018

21,132,522

8,098,236

160,500

78,538

30,070

22.5%

24,904,461

8.6%

0.2%

0.0%

0.0%

9,543,688

160,500

245,198

n/a

26.6%

10.2%

0.2%

0.3%

n/a

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS’ SERVICE AGREEMENTS 

Notice and termination payments

Executives are on contracts with no fixed end date. 

The following table captures the notice periods applicable to the termination of the executives’ employment: 

CEO

CFO, COO

Termination notice 
by Kogan.com

Termination notice 
by employee

Termination 
payments provided 
for under contract

12 months

6 months

12 months

6 months

12 months

6 months

Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer Service Agreements 

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. 

Subsequent to ASX listing, Ruslan Kogan and David Shafer entered into employment contracts. 

Chief executive Officer

Ruslan Kogan is employed in the position of Chief Executive Officer of Kogan.com.

Kogan.com has entered into an employment contract with Ruslan to govern his employment with 
Kogan.com. 

Ruslan or Kogan.com may terminate Ruslan’s employment by giving 12 months’ notice. Kogan.com may 
elect to make payment in lieu of notice. Kogan.com may terminate Ruslan’s employment without notice  
in circumstances warranting summary dismissal. 

Upon termination of Ruslan’s employment, Ruslan will be subject to a restraint of trade period of 12 months 
during which time Ruslan Kogan cannot 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 all usual legal requirements. 

The Board may invite Ruslan to participate in Kogan.com’s incentive programs. 

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

David Shafer is employed in the position of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of 
Kogan.com. 

Kogan.com has entered into an employment contract with David to govern his employment with 
Kogan.com. 

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David or Kogan.com may terminate David’s employment by giving 6 months’ notice. Kogan.com may  
elect to make payment in lieu of notice. Kogan.com may terminate David’s employment without notice  
in circumstances warranting summary dismissal. 

Upon termination of David’s employment, David will be subject to a restraint of trade period of 6 months 
during which time David cannot 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 all usual legal requirements. 

The Board may invite David to participate in Kogan.com’s incentive programs. 

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL TRANSACTIONS

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.

KMP

Transaction type

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2019  
$

2018  
$

Ruslan Kogan

Purchases from eStore warehousing

10,605,444

9,734,113

The Director’s report is signed on behalf of the Board in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

Greg ridder 
Non-Executive Chairman 

Melbourne, 25 September 2019

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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

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Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 To the Directors of Kogan.com Ltd I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit of Kogan.com Ltd for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 there have been: i.no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in theCorporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; andii.no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.KPMG Simon Dubois  Partner Melbourne 25 September 2019 FINANCIAL REPORT

CONTENTS

35  CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT  
AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT  
OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

36  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT  
OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

37  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT  

OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

38  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT  

OF CASH FLOWS

39  NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 

STATEMENTS

39  BaSiS OF preparaTiOn

39  A. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
39  B. SEGMENT INFORMATION
39  C. USES OF JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES
40  D. COMMON CONTROL TRANSACTION
40  E.  FUNCTIONAL AND PRESENTATION 

CURRENCY

40 SeCTiOn 1: BuSineSS perFOrManCe

40  1.1 REVENUE
41 
41 
41 
44  1.4  NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED 

1.2a OPERATING ACTIVITIES
1.2b FINANCE COSTS
1.3 TAX BALANCES

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

45  SeCTiOn 2: OperaTinG aSSeTS and liaBiliTieS

45  2.1 WORKING CAPITAL
49  2.2 INTANGIBLE ASSETS 
51  2.3 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

53  SeCTiOn 3: CapiTal STruCTure  

and FinanCinG

53  3.1 LOAN AND BORROWINGS
53  3.2  CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL  
RISK MANAGEMENT 

60  3.3.1 ISSUED CAPITAL AND RESERVES
62  3.3.2 DIVIDENDS
62  3.4 EARNINGS PER SHARE

63  SeCTiOn 4: GrOup STruCTure

63  4.1 CONTROLLED ENTITIES
64  4.2 DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE
64  4.3 PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURES
64  4.4 RELATED PARTIES

65  SeCTiOn 5: TeaM MeMBer reWard  

and reCOGniTiOn

65  5.1  KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL (KMP) 

COMPENSATION

66  5.2 INCENTIVE PLANS

70  SeCTiOn 6: OTHer

70  6.1 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
70  6.2 REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS
70  6.3 CAPITAL AND LEASING COMMITMENTS 
70  6.4  INITIAL APPLICATION OF AASB 15 

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH 
CUSTOMERS, AASB 9 FINANCIAL 
INSTRUMENTS & AASB 16 LEASES

75  6.5 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
75  6.6 COMPANY INFORMATION

76  DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

77  INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

82  SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT AND CONSOLIDATED 
STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

Revenue

Cost of sales

Gross profit

Selling and distribution expenses

Warehouse expenses

Administrative expenses

Other expenses

results from operating activities

Finance income

Finance costs

Unrealised foreign exchange (loss)/gain

net finance (costs)/income

profit before income tax

Tax expense

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

Note

2019  
$

20181  
$

1.1

438,699,586

412,312,395

1.2a

(348,043,359)

(331,718,953)

90,656,227

80,593,442

(23,178,478)

(24,526,714)

(13,666,222)

(9,409,514)

(28,192,795)

(25,449,124)

(1,625,970)

(1,227,541)

23,992,762

19,980,549

195,119

309,384

1.2b

(594,435)

(582,695)

(190,017)

1,299,973

(589,333)

1,026,662

23,403,429

21,007,211

1.3

(6,202,203)

(6,896,218)

net profit and other comprehensive income for the period 
attributable to the owners of the Company

17,201,226

14,110,993

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share 

3.4a

3.4b

0.18

0.18

0.15

0.15

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

1  The Group applied AASB 9, 15 & 16 as at 1 July 2018. Under the transition methods chosen, comparative information is not restated.

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Prepayments and other current assets

2.1.2b

AS AT 30 JUNE 2019

aSSeTS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Financial assets

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Deferred tax assets

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

TOTAL ASSETS

liaBiliTieS

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables

Lease liability

Current tax liabilities

Employee benefits

Provisions

Deferred income

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Lease liability

Deferred tax liabilities

Employee benefits

Provisions

Deferred income

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

TOTAL LIABILITIES

neT aSSeTS

eQuiTY

Share capital

Merger reserve

Other reserves

Retained earnings

TOTal eQuiTY

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

Note

2019  
$

20181  
$

27,461,870

42,617,940

2.1.2a

5,365,362

4,999,536

2.1.1

75,850,076

50,200,175

382,691

482,211

572,708

652,478

109,542,210

99,042,837

2.3

2.2

1.3

1,566,189

449,088

5,815,193

6,492,748

1,473,779

–

8,855,161

6,941,836

118,397,371

105,984,673

2.1.3a

2.1.3b

51,725,667

45,355,366

556,702

–

1.3

3,310,528

3,154,445

747,673

1,304,082

684,879

871,493

2.1.3c

7,733,283

7,319,876

65,377,935

57,386,059

2.1.3b

1.3

692,293

–

136,241

–

2.1.3c

1,210,947

–

577,527

110,536

29,293

–

2,039,481

717,356

67,417,416

58,103,415

50,979,955

47,881,258

3.3.1a

3.3.1c

167,822,590

167,293,634

(131,816,250)

(131,816,250)

1,537,178

832,851

13,436,437

11,571,023

50,979,955

47,881,258

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

1  The Group applied AASB 9, 15 & 16 as at 1 July 2018. Under the transition methods chosen, comparative information is not restated.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

Note

Share 
capital  
$
167,100,702

Retained 
earnings  
$

Merger 
reserve  
$
7,460,780 (131,816,250)

Translation 
reserve  
$
(290,645)

Share 
based 
payments 
reserve 
$
217,098

Total 
equity  
$
42,671,685

–

–

14,110,993

14,110,993

3.3.1b

192,932

–

5.2c
3.3.2

–
–
– (10,000,750)

192,932 (10,000,750)

–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–

14,110,993

14,110,993

(192,932)

–

1,099,330

1,099,330
– (10,000,750)

906,398

(8,901,420)

167,293,634
167,293,634

11,571,023 (131,816,250)
11,571,023 (131,816,250)

(290,645)
(290,645)

1,123,496  47,881,258
1,123,496  47,881,258

6.4

–

(3,902,089)

–

–

–

(3,902,089)

167,293,634

7,668,934 (131,816,250)

(290,645)

1,123,496  43,979,169

–

–

17,201,226

17,201,226

528,956

–

3.3.1b

5.2c
3.3.2

–
–

–
(11,433,723)

528,956

(11,433,723)

–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–

–

–
–

–

–

–

17,201,226

17,201,226

(503,956)

25,000

1,208,283
–

1,208,283
(11,433,723)

704,327 (10,200,440)

Balance at 1 July 2017
Comprehensive income
Net profit and other 
comprehensive income  
for the year
Total net profit and other 
comprehensive income  
for the year

Transactions with owners, 
in their capacity as owners
Issue of Ordinary Shares 
under Equity Incentive 
Plans
Equity-settled share-
based payments
Dividends paid

Total transactions with 
owners, in their capacity 
as owners
Balance at 30 June 20181 
Balance at 30 June 2018
Adjustment on the initial 
application of AASB 15 
(net of tax)

adjusted balance as  
at 1 July 2018
Comprehensive income
Net profit and other 
comprehensive income  
for the year

Total net profit and other 
comprehensive income 
for the year
Transactions with owners, 
in their capacity as 
owners
Issue of Ordinary Shares 
under Equity Incentive 
Plans 
Equity-settled share-
based payments
Dividends paid

Total transactions  
with owners, in their 
capacity as owners
Balance at 30 June 2019

167,822,590 13,436,437 (131,816,250)

(290,645)

1,827,823 50,979,955

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

1  The Group applied AASB 9, 15 & 16 as at 1 July 2018. Under the transition methods chosen, comparative information is not restated.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees

Interest received

Finance costs paid

Income tax paid 

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

Note

2019  
$

20181  
$

497,943,349

448,098,179

(489,176,203)

(416,051,385)

195,119

309,384

(465,554)

(114,070)

(6,425,103)

(4,413,508)

Net cash provided by operating activities

1.4

2,071,608

27,828,600

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

Purchase of intangible assets

Proceeds from disposal of intangible assets

Net cash (used in) investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Dividends paid

Repayment of lease liability

Net cash (used in) financing activities

Net (decrease)/increase in cash held

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year

(64,640)

(130,497)

(5,403,347)

(7,107,093)

250,000

–

(5,217,987)

(7,237,590)

(11,433,723)

(10,000,750)

(575,968)

–

(12,009,691)

(10,000,750)

(15,156,070)

10,590,260

42,617,940

32,027,680

Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year

3.2

27,461,870

42,617,940

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

1  The Group applied AASB 9, 15 & 16 as at 1 July 2018. Under the transition methods chosen, comparative information is not restated.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2019

BASIS OF PREPARATION

The financial report of Kogan.com Ltd and its controlled entities (“the Group”) for the year ended 30 June 2019 
was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 25 September 2019. 

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 on page 18.

The Group applied AASB 9 Financial Instruments and AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers as 
at 1 July 2018. The Group early adopted AASB 16 Leases as at 1 July 2018. This is the first set of the Group’s 
financial information where AASB 9, 15 and 16 have been applied. Under the transition methods chosen, for 
all newly applied standards above, comparative information is not restated. Changes to significant policies 
are described in Note 6.4.

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). Accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented below 
and have been consistently applied unless stated otherwise.

The accounting policies applied in these financial statements are the same as those applied in the Group’s 
consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 30 June 2018, except for the changes to 
significant policies relating to the initial application of AASB 9, 15 and 16 as described in Note 6.4. 

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 Group, 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 4.1a.

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. 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. 

C. USES OF JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES

In preparing this financial report, 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. 

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BASIS OF PREPARATION (continued)

Estimates and judgments that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial 
statements 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. The Group expects to incur most of the 
liability over this next year.

•  the assessment of the recoverable 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 actual and forecast performance 
and profitability.

•  the provision for slow moving and obsolete inventory is based on estimates of net realisable value  

of aged items over 365 days.

D. COMMON CONTROL TRANSACTION

On 6 July 2016 Kogan.com Ltd acquired control of Kogan Operations Holdings Pty Ltd and subsidiaries  
at book value for consideration 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. 

E. FUNCTIONAL AND PRESENTATION CURRENCY

These consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Company’s 
functional currency. 

SECTION 1: BUSINESS PERFORMANCE

1.1 REVENUE

Sale of goods

Revenue is recognised when the Group satisfies a performance obligation by transferring a promised good 
or service to a customer. When a performance obligation is satisfied, the Group recognises as revenue the 
amount the transaction price which excludes the associated costs and possible return of goods. 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 control varies depending on the individual terms of the sales agreement. For sale  
of goods, the transfer usually occurs upon dispatch of the goods, where control is contractually transferred 
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 
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.

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revenue

Sales revenue:

 – sale of goods

 – rendering of services

Other revenue:

 – commission from marketing

 – other revenue

Total revenue

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2019  
$

2018  
$

418,117,456

389,884,367

14,448,355

18,986,9881

432,565,811

408,871,355

2,864,325

1,249,736

3,269,450

2,191,304

6,133,775

3,441,040

438,699,586

412,312,395

1  The revenue for rendering of services for Kogan Travel as at 30 June 2018 does not include the cost of services. On adoption of  

AASB 15, it was determined that revenue would be recorded on a net basis. From 1 July 2018, the cost of services for Kogan Travel  
was netted against its revenue. Under the transition methods chosen, comparative information is not restated.

1.2a OPERATING ACTIVITIES

expenses

Cost of sales

Cost of services

Total cost of sales

Employee benefit expense

Depreciation and amortisation expense

2019  
$

2018  
$

347,958,038

325,356,947

85,321

6,362,0061

348,043,359

331,718,953

16,519,214

15,513,108

6,739,410

5,339,333

1  The cost of services as at 30 June 2018 includes the cost of services relating to Kogan Travel. Following the clarifications from  

AASB 15, it was determined that revenue would be recorded on a net basis. From 1 July 2018, the cost of services for Kogan Travel  
was netted against its revenue. Under the transition methods chosen, comparative information is not restated.

1.2b FINANCE COSTS

Realised foreign exchange losses

Finance costs on debt facilities

Total finance costs

1.3 TAX BALANCES

2019  
$

128,881

465,554

594,435

2018  
$

468,625

114,070

582,695

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.

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SECTION 1: BUSINESS PERFORMANCE (continued)

1.3 TAX BALANCES (continued)

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.

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 comprise:

Current tax

Deferred tax

Over-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% (2018: 30%):

Consolidated Group

Add:

Tax effect of:

 – amortisation of intangibles

 – shared based payments

 – entertainment (non-deductible)

 – current year revenue losses not recognised

 – other items

Less:

Tax effect of:

 – shared based payments 

 – research and development tax benefit

 – over provision of prior year income tax

Income tax attributable to the Group

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2019  
$

2018  
$

 6,550,553 

5,703,917

(158,501) 

1,270,983

(189,849) 

(78,682)

6,202,203 

6,896,218

7,021,029

6,302,163

14,355

–

27,398

1,395

46,778

326,331

329,799

31,735

330

49,558

(679,361)

(39,542)

(189,849)

–

(65,016)

(78,682)

6,202,203

6,896,218

The applicable weighted average effective tax rates are as follows:

27%

33%

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The effective tax rate for FY19 of 27% reflects the impact of non-deductible intangible amortisation and 
other non-deductible costs, offset by share based-payments deductions, research and development tax 
benefit and an overprovision for income tax in the prior year.

Current and deferred tax balances:

assets

CURRENT/NON-CURRENT

Deferred tax asset

Total

liabilities

CURRENT

Current tax liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Total

Movements in deferred tax balances

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2019  
$

2018  
$

1,473,779

1,473,779

–

–

3,310,528

3,154,445

–

577,527

3,310,528

3,731,972

BALANCE AT 30 JUNE

Net 
balance 
at 1 July

Under/
Over

Recog- 
nised in 
profit or 
loss

Recog- 
nised in 
OCI

Recog- 
nised 
directly 
to equity

Acqui- 
sitions

Other

Net

Deferred 
tax 
assets

Deferred 
tax 
liabilities

2019

Property, plant & 
equipment

16,106

Intangible assets (1,495,176)

Financial assets

(171,812)

Employee benefits 201,252

Provisions

345,312

Deferred Income

Lease liability

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(357,057)

144,159

57,005

30,664

176,303

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

– (708,949)

– 1,672,324

–

374,699

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(340,951)

19,466 (360,417)

– (1,351,017)

– (1,351,017)

(114,807)

–

(114,807)

231,916

231,916

–

521,615

525,572

(3,957)

963,375

963,375

374,699

374,699

– 1,057,633 1,057,633

–

131,316

131,316

–

–

–

–

(577,527) 220,484

158,498

– 1,672,324

– 1,473,779 3,303,977 (1,830,198)

Other items

520,226 220,484

316,923

6,565

–

124,751

Tax losses carried 
forward

Net tax assets 
(liabilities)

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SECTION 1: BUSINESS PERFORMANCE (continued)

1.3 TAX BALANCES (continued)

BALANCE AT 30 JUNE

Net 
balance 
at 1 July

Under/
Over

Recog- 
nised in 
profit or 
loss

Recog- 
nised in 
OCI

Recog- 
nised 
directly 
to equity

Acqui- 
sitions

Other

Net

Deferred 
tax 
assets

Deferred 
tax 
liabilities

2018

Property, plant & 
equipment

11,745

Intangible assets

(736,663)

–

–

4,361

(758,513)

Financial assets

218,180

– (389,992)

Employee benefits 155,266

Provisions

Other items

337,845

926,494

–

–

45,986

7,467

– (406,268)

Tax losses carried 
forward

Net tax assets 
(liabilities)

1,069

–

5,496

913,936

– (1,491,463)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

16,106

16,106

–

– (1,495,176)

– (1,495,176)

–

–

–

–

–

–

(171,812)

–

(171,812)

201,252

201,252

345,312

345,312

520,226

520,226

6,565

6,565

–

–

–

–

(577,527) 1,089,461 (1,666,988)

1.4 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

reconciliation of Cash Flows from Operating activities  
with profit after income Tax

Profit after income tax

Non-cash flows in profit:

 – depreciation & amortisation

 – profit on the sale of intangibles

 – issue of Performance Rights and Shares

 – unrealised foreign exchange movement

 – Income tax expense

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 – (increase) in trade and term receivables

 – decrease/(increase) in prepayments and other assets

 – (increase) in inventories

 – increase in trade payables and accruals

 – (decrease)/increase in deferred income

 – increase in provisions

 – tax paid

Cash flows from operating activities

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2019  
$

2018  
$

17,201,226

14,110,993

6,739,410

5,339,333

(108,741)

–

1,233,284

1,099,330

190,017

(1,299,973)

6,202,203

6,896,218

(365,826)

(2,954,212)

96,098

(101,129)

(25,649,901)

(10,458,188)

6,417,203

16,850,771

(3,950,057)

2,154,460

491,795

604,505

(6,425,103)

(4,413,508)

2,071,608

27,828,600

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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

2019  
$

2018  
$

8,391,265

9,789,279

67,458,811

40,410,896

75,850,076

50,200,175

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

2019  
$

2018  
$

4,859,126

2,676,873

4,859,126

2,676,873

506,236

2,322,663

5,365,362

4,999,536

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

2019  
$

2018  
$

5,365,362

4,999,536

5,365,362

4,999,536

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2.1 WORKING CAPITAL (continued)

2.1.2a Trade and other receivables (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 balance of receivables that remain within initial trade terms (as detailed in the table) are considered  
to be of high credit quality.

The Group had one customer that owed more than 10% of total trade and other receivables as at 
30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018.

AGED RECEIVABLES FROM DUE DATE

Gross 
Amount $

Past 
Due and 
Impaired 
$

< 30 
 $

31–60  
$

61–90  
$

> 90  
$

2019

Trade and term receivables

4,859,126

Other receivables

Total

2018

506,236

5,365,362

Trade and term receivables

2,676,873

Other receivables

Total

2,322,663

4,999,536

2.1.2b prepayments and other current assets

–

–

–

–

–

–

3,944,799

891,447

7,574

15,306

506,236

–

–

–

4,451,035

891,447

7,574

15,306

2,522,174

76,032

56,537

22,130

2,322,663

–

–

–

4,844,837

76,032

56,537

22,130

Prepayments

Rental bond

Other

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2019  
$

452,361

27,469

2,381

482,211

2018  
$

546,732

29,197

76,549

652,478

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2.1.3 Trade and other payables

2.1.3a 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

2.1.3b lease liability

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2019  
$

2018  
$

32,390,113

32,504,512

17,019,640

10,914,140

2,315,914

1,936,714

51,725,667

45,355,366

At inception of a contract, the Group assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or 
contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time 
in exchange for consideration. To assess whether a contract conveys the right to control the use of an 
identified asset, the Group assesses whether: 

•  the contract involves the use of an identified asset – this may be specified explicitly or implicitly, and 
should be physically or represent substantially all of the capacity of a physically distinct asset. If the 
supplier has a substantive substitution right, then the asset is not identified;

•  the Group has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the asset 

throughout the period of use; and 

•  the Group has the right to direct the use of asset. The Group has this right when it has the decision-

making rights that are most relevant to changing how and for what purpose the asset is used. In rare 
cases where all the decisions about how and for what purpose the asset is used are predetermined,  
the Group has the right to direct the use of the asset if either: 

 – the Group has the right to operate the asset; or 

 – the Group designed the asset in a way that predetermines how and for what purpose it will be used. 

The Group has applied this approach to all contracts effective as at 1 July 2018. 

As a lessee 

The Group recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-
of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for 
any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an 
estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the underlying asset or to restore the underlying asset, less any 
lease incentives received. 

The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement 
date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term.  
The estimated useful lives of right-of-use assets are determined on the same basis as those property, plant 
and equipment. In addition, the right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and 
adjusted for certain remeasurements of the lease liability. 

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the 
commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily 
determined, the Group’s incremental borrowing rate. Generally, the Group uses its incremental borrowing 
rate as the discount rate. 

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

• 

fixed payments, including in-substance fixed payments;

•  amounts expected to be payable under a residual guarantee; and

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2.1 WORKING CAPITAL (continued)

2.1.3b lease liability (continued)

• 

lease payments in an optional renewal period if the Group is reasonably certain to exercise an extension 
option, and penalties for early termination of a lease unless the Group is reasonably certain not to 
terminate early. 

The lease liability is measure at amortised cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when 
there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change  
in the Group’s estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee or if the 
Group changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option. 

When the lease liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying 
amount of the right-of-use asset, or is recorded in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use 
asset has been reduced to zero. 

The Group does not have any short-term or low-value leases. 

The Group presents right-of-use assets that do not meet the definition of investment property in ‘property, 
plant and equipment’ and lease liabilities in ‘trade and other payables’ in the statement of financial position. 
As of 30 June 2019, the net carrying amount of the right-of-use asset is $1,201,392, please refer to Note 2.3.

The lease liability as of 30 June 2019 is presented below: 

lease liability – Maturity analysis

Maturity analysis – contractual undiscounted cash flows

Less than one year

One to five years

More than five years

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2019  
$

586,528

757,007

–

2018 
$

594,446

1,305,257

–

Total undiscounted lease liabilities as at 30 June

1,343,535

1,899,703

Lease liabilities included in the statement of financial position  
as at 30 June

Current

Non-current

Property lease

1,248,995

556,702

692,293

–

–

–

The Group leases a building for its office space. The lease of office space is a non-cancellable lease with a 
4-year term that expired on 31 July 2018. An option existed to renew the lease for one further term of 3 years. 

Extension options 

Where practicable, the Group seeks to include extension options in new leases to provide operational 
flexibility. The Group assesses at lease commencement whether it is reasonably certain to exercise the 
options if there is a significant event or significant change in circumstances within its control.

2.1.3c deferred income

The Group has adopted AASB 15 using the cumulative effect method (without practical expedients),  
with the effect of initially applying this standard recognised at the date of initial application (i.e. 1 July 2018). 
Accordingly, the information presented for FY18 has not been restated – i.e. it is presented, as previously 
reported under AASB 118, AASB 111 and related interpretations. Please refer to Note 6.4 for impact of  
initial application. 

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Deferred income from extended care –  
adjustment on the initial application of AASB 15

Deferred income presales 

NON-CURRENT

Deferred income from extended care –  
adjustment on the initial application of AASB 15

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2019  
$

2018  
$

2,000,303

5,732,980

7,733,283

–

7,319,876

7,319,876

1,210,9471

–

1  Out of the non-current deferred income from extended care balance, an amount of $374,051 is greater than 2 years. 

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 Cash 
Generating Unit (CGU).

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2.2 INTANGIBLE ASSETS (continued)

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.

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

2019  
$

2018  
$

780,802

625,153

(539,064)

(355,316)

241,738

269,837

5,100,226

4,056,281

(3,951,372)

(2,870,315)

1,148,854

1,185,966

849,799

(819,115)

30,684

831,792

(788,011)

43,781

17,642,778

13,643,245

(13,248,861)

(8,650,081)

4,393,917

4,993,164

5,815,193

6,492,748

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trademarks 
$

Website 
development 
costs 
$

Software 
costs 
$

Intellectual 
property 
$

Total 
$

Consolidated Group:

Year ended 30 June 2018

Balance at the beginning  
of the year

Additions

130,710

266,728

843,599

1,162,700

87,137

3,418,594

4,480,040

46,846

5,630,819

7,107,093

Amortisation charge

(127,601)

(820,333)

(90,202)

(4,056,249)

(5,094,385)

Closing value at 30 June 2018

269,837

1,185,966

43,781

4,993,164

6,492,748

Year ended 30 June 2019

Balance at the beginning  
of the year

Additions

Disposals

269,837

1,185,966

43,781

4,993,164

6,492,748

 341,861 

1,043,945

 18,007 

 3,999,533 

5,403,346

(141,260) 

 – 

 – 

 – 

(141,260) 

Amortisation charge

(228,700) 

(1,081,057)

(31,104) 

(4,598,780) 

(5,939,641)

Closing value at 30 June 2019

 241,738 

 1,148,854 

 30,684 

 4,393,917 

 5,815,193

2.3 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.

Property, plant and equipment are measured on a cost basis and therefore carried at cost less accumulated 
depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. In the event the carrying amount of property, 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 property, plant and equipment is reviewed annually by the 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 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.

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2.3 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (continued)

depreciation

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the asset’s useful life 
to the 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 & straight-line basis)

Office equipment (reducing balance & straight-line basis)

Leasehold improvements

Right-of-use asset

67%

10-25%

20%

33%

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. 

Computer equipment:

Cost

Accumulated depreciation

Net carrying amount

Office equipment:

Cost

Accumulated depreciation

Net carrying amount

leasehold improvements:

Cost

Accumulated amortisation

Net carrying amount

right-of-use asset:

Cost

Accumulated amortisation

Net carrying amount

Total property, plant and equipment

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2019  
$

2018  
$

345,975

307,608

(313,123)

(253,233)

32,852

54,375

948,657

924,806

(636,294)

(552,015)

312,363

372,791

36,565

(16,983)

19,582

1,778,061

(576,669)

1,201,392

1,566,189

34,144

(12,222)

21,922

–

–

–

449,088

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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 
$

Leasehold 
improvements 
$

Right-of-use 
asset 
$

Consolidated Group:

Balance at 1 July 2017

Additions

51,220

72,612

422,973

46,796

Depreciation expense

(69,457)

(96,978)

Balance at 30 June 2018

54,375

372,791

Adjustment on the initial 
application of AASB 16

Balance as at 1 July 2018

Additions

–

54,375

 38,367 

–

372,791

 23,851 

15,179

11,089

(4,346)

21,922

–

21,922

2,421

Total 
$

489,372

130,497

(170,781)

449,088

–

–

–

–

1,778,061

1,778,061

1,778,061

2,227,149

–

64,640 

Depreciation expense

(59,890) 

(84,279) 

(4,761)

(576,669) 

(725,600) 

Balance at 30 June 2019

 32,852 

 312,363 

 19,582 

 1,201,392 

 1,566,189 

SECTION 3: CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCING

3.1 LOAN AND BORROWINGS

The Group’s interest bearing loans and borrowings have been measured at amortised cost.

On 27 November 2018, the Group renewed its multi-option facility agreement with Westpac Banking 
Corporation, for a term of three years, maturing on 27 November 2021. The renewal saw an increase in  
the facility from $10.0 million to $20.0 million. The facility agreement was then amended on 23 April  
2019 to increase the facility limit to $30.0 million. 

There were no amounts drawn down under the facility at year end (2018: nil).

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 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 internal 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. 

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3.2 CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

Credit risk (continued)

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.)

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.

Management has assessed that trade and other receivables that are not past due are considered to be  
of good credit rating. Aggregates of such amounts are detailed in Note 2.1.2a.

Cash and cash equivalents

Credit risk related to balances with banks and other financial institutions is managed by the Board. 

The Group held cash and cash equivalents of $27,461,870 as at 30 June 2019 and $42,617,940 as at 
30 June 2018. The cash and cash equivalents are held with bank and financial institution counterparties, 
which are rated A to AA-, based on Standard & Poor’s ratings. 

Impairment on cash and cash equivalents has been measured on a 12-month expected loss basis and reflects 
the short maturities of the exposures. The Group considers that its cash and cash equivalents have low 
credit risk based on the external credit ratings of the counterparties.

The Group uses a similar approach for assessment of ECLs for cash and cash equivalents to those used  
for debt securities. 

No impairment allowance was recognised on initial application of IFRS 9, as at 1 July 2018 and during FY19.

liquidity risk

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.

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The table below 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.

Financial liability and financial asset maturity analysis

WITHIN 1 YEAR

1 TO 5 YEARS

OVER 5 YEARS

TOTAL

Consolidated 
Group

Note

2019 
$

2018 
$

2019 
$

2018 
$

2019 
$

2018 
$

2019 
$

2018 
$

Financial liabilities due for payment

Trade and other 
payables 

Lease liability

Total expected 
outflows

2.1.3a (51,725,667) (45,355,366)

–

2.1.3b

(556,702)

–

(692,293)

(52,282,369) (45,355,366)

(692,293)

Financial assets – cash flows realisable

27,461,870 42,617,940

2.1.2a

5,365,362

4,999,536

382,691

572,708

33,209,923

48,190,184

–

–

–

(19,072,446)

2,834,818

(692,293)

Cash and cash 
equivalents

Trade, term and loan 
receivables 

Financial assets

Total anticipated 
inflows

Net (outflow)/inflow  
on financial instruments

Market risk

a. interest rate risk

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(51,725,667) (45,355,366)

(1,248,995)

–

– (52,974,662) (45,355,366)

–

–

27,461,870 42,617,940

5,365,362

4,999,536

382,691

572,708

– 33,209,923

48,190,184

– (19,764,739)

2,834,818

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 balance of borrowings was fully repaid as at 30 June 2019.

b. 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.

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.

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3.2 CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

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.

NOTIONAL AMOUNTS

AVERAGE EXCHANGE RATE

Consolidated Group

Buy USD/sell AUD:

2019  
$

2018  
$

Settlement

 – less than 6 months

38,186,686

47,053,962

 – 6 months to 1 year

3,215,467

–

2019  
$

0.71

0.70

2018  
$

0.75

–

The fair value of foreign exchange contracts at 30 June 2019 totalled $382,691 (2018: $572,708). 

Sensitivity analysis

The following table illustrates sensitivities to the Group’s exposures to changes in exchange rates. 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 2019

+/–10bps in foreign exchange rates

Year ended 30 June 2018

+/–10bps in foreign exchange rates

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

Profit 
$

Equity 
$

4,140,215

4,140,215

4,705,396

4,705,396

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.

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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.

Financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) are initially recognised  
at fair value and thereafter carried at fair value. 

a. Financial assets at amortised cost

Financial assets at amortised cost 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.

b. Financial assets/financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets/financial liabilities relating to foreign exchange forward contracts are measured at fair value 
and fair value changes are recognised in profit or loss. 

c. Financial liabilities at amortised cost

Non-derivative financial liabilities other than financial guarantees are subsequently measured at amortised 
cost. Gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss when the financial liability is derecognised.

derivative instruments 

The Group enters into forward 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. 

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3.2 CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

impairment 

The Group recognises loss allowances for expected credit loss (ECL) on:

• 

• 

financial assets measured at amortised cost;

financial assets measured at FVTPL. 

The Group measures loss allowances at an amount equal to lifetime ECLs. 

When determining whether the credit risk of a financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition 
and when estimating ECLs, the Group considers reasonable and supportable information that is relevant 
and available without undue cost or effort. This includes both quantitative and qualitative information and 
analysis, based on the Group’s historical experience and informed credit assessment and including forward-
looking information.

The Group assumes that the credit risk on a financial asset has increased significantly if it is more than  
90 days past due.

The Group considers a financial asset to be in default when:

•  the borrower is unlikely to pay its credit obligations to the Group in full, without recourse by the Group  

to actions; or

•  the financial asset is more than 90 days past due.

Lifetime ECLs are the ECLs that result from all possible default events over the expected life of a 
financial instrument.

12-month ECLs are the portion of ECLs that result from default events that are possible within the 12 months 
after the reporting date (or a shorter period if the expected life of the instrument is less than 12 months).

The maximum period considered when estimating ECLs is the maximum contractual period over which the 
Group is exposed to credit risk.

Measurement of ECLs

ECLs are a probability-weighted estimate of credit losses. Credit losses are measured as the present value  
of all cash shortfalls (i.e. the difference between the cash flows due to the entity in accordance with the 
contract and the cash flows that the Group expects to receive).

ECLs are discounted at the effective interest rate of the financial asset.

Credit-impaired financial assets

At each reporting date, the Group assesses whether financial assets carried at amortised cost and financials 
assets at FVTPL are credit-impaired. A financial asset is ‘credit-impaired’ when one or more events that have 
a detrimental impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset have occurred.

Evidence that a financial asset is credit-impaired includes the following observable data:

•  significant financial difficulty of the borrower or issuer;

•  a breach of contract such as a default or being more than 90 days past due;

•  the restructuring of a loan or advance by the Group on terms that the Group would not 

consider otherwise;

• 

it is probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation; or

•  the disappearance of an active market for a security because of financial difficulties.

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presentation of allowance for eCl in the statement of financial position

Loss allowances for financial assets measured at amortised cost are deducted from the gross carrying 
amount of the assets.

For financials assets at FVTPL, the loss allowance is charged to profit or loss.

Write-off

The gross carrying amount of a financial asset is written off when the Group has no reasonable expectations 
of recovering a financial asset in its entirety or a portion thereof. For individual customers, the Group has  
a policy of writing off the gross carrying amount when the financial asset is 180 days past due based on 
historical experience of recoveries of similar assets. For corporate customers, the Group individually makes 
an assessment with respect to the timing and amount of write-off based on whether there is a reasonable 
expectation of recovery. The Group expects no significant recovery from the amount written off. However, 
financial assets that are written off could still be subject to enforcement activities in order to comply with 
the Group’s procedures for recovery of amounts due. 

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

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Financial assets at amortised cost

 – trade and other receivables

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

 – foreign exchange forward contracts

Total financial assets

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities at amortised cost:

 – trade and other payables

 – lease liability – current 

 – lease liability – non-current 

Total financial liabilities

Fair value measurements

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

Note

2019  
$

2018  
$

27,461,870

42,617,940

2.1.2a

5,365,362

4,999,536

382,691

572,708

33,209,923

48,190,184

2.1.3a

2.1.3b

2.1.3b

51,725,667

45,355,366

556,702

692,293

–

–

52,974,662

45,355,366

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 9 Financial Instruments 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.

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3.2 CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

Fair value measurements (continued)

Cash and cash equivalents are Level 1 measurements, whilst foreign exchange contracts are Level 2.  
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.

The fair value of foreign exchange contracts at 30 June 2019 totalled $382,691 (asset) (2018: $572,708 
(asset). This represented the amount ‘in the money’ on outstanding forward foreign exchange contracts  
as at 30 June 2019.

b. disclosed fair value measurements

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

The Group enters into forward exchange contracts to manage the foreign exchange 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. 

The fair value of forward exchange contracts are determined using forward exchange rates at the balance 
sheet date.

3.3.1 ISSUED CAPITAL AND RESERVES

a. Ordinary Shares

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2019  
$

2018  
$

2019 
No.

2018 
No.

Fully paid Ordinary Shares

167,822,590

167,293,634

93,729,852

93,472,345

167,822,590

167,293,634

93,729,852

93,472,345

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.

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Details

Balance

Shares cancelled as part of the Kogan 
purchase

Shares issued at IPO

Shares issued to senior managers 
under an IPO bonus schemes

Shares issued to the previous owners 
for the purchase of Kogan Operations 
Holdings Pty Ltd 

Date

1 July 2016

7 July 2016

7 July 2016

Shares  
No.

343

Issue  
price

$1.00

(343)

$–

$

343

–

27,777,786

$1.80

50,000,015

7 July 2016

657,638

$1.80

1,183,749

7 July 2016

64,897,910

$1.80

116,816,238

Transaction cost arising on IPO offset 
against share capital, net of tax 

7 July 2016

–

$–

(904,643)

Shares issued to eligible employees 
under an incentive plan

29 September 2016

3,247

$1.54

5,000

Balance 

30 June 2017

93,336,581

167,100,702

Shares issued to eligible employees 
under an incentive plan

Shares issued to eligible employees 
under an incentive plan

Balance

Shares issued to eligible employees 
under an incentive plan

Shares issued to eligible employees 
under an incentive plan

Shares issued to eligible employees 
under an incentive plan

3 July 2017

128,357

$1.43

183,562

8 March 2018

30 June 2018

7,407

$1.27

9,370

93,472,345

167,293,634

6 July 2018

232,181

$1.66

386,227

6 July 2018

3,613

$6.92

25,000

28 February 2019

21,713

$5.42

117,729

Balance 

30 June 2019

93,729,852

167,822,590

c. Merger reserve

The acquisition of Kogan Operations Holdings Pty Ltd by Kogan.com Ltd has been treated as a common 
control transaction at book value for accounting purposes, and no fair value adjustments have been made. 
Consequently, the difference between the fair value of issued capital and the book value of net assets 
acquired is recorded within a merger reserve of $131,816,250. 

d. performance rights reserve

The reserve is used to recognise the value of equity benefits provided to employees as part of their 
remuneration. The Group measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference  
to the fair value of the Ordinary Shares at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined 
using a discounted cash flow valuation model, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which  
the equity instruments were granted, as discussed in Note 5.2.

e. 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.

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3.3.1 ISSUED CAPITAL AND RESERVES (continued)

e. Capital management (continued)

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. 

3.3.2 DIVIDENDS

Dividends paid during the year

a. Ordinary Shares

Recognition and measurement 

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2019  
$

2018  
$

11,433,723

10,000,750

11,433,723

10,000,750

Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared, being appropriately authorised and no longer  
at the discretion of the entity before or at the end of the financial year but not distributed at balance date. 

The final 2019 dividend has not been declared at the reporting date and therefore is not reflected in the 
consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2019 and will be recognised in subsequent 
financial reports. 

Dividends

2019  
Final

Dividend per share (in cents)

8.2

Franking percentage 

100%

2019  
Interim

6.1

100%

2018  
Final

6.1

100%

2018  
Interim

6.9

100%

Payment date 

14 October 2019

8 May 2019

7 September 2018 13 March 2018

Dividend record date

27 August 2019

23 April 2019

24 August 2018

1 March 2018

b. Franking credits

The franking account balance as at 30 June 2019 is $15,992,910 (2018: $10,698,661). 

3.4 EARNINGS PER SHARE

a. Basic earnings per share 

Net profit for the reporting period

Adjustments to reflect dividends paid 

Net profit for the reporting period used in calculating EPS

Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares of the entity

Basic earnings per share 

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2019 

2018 

17,201,226

14,110,993

–

–

17,201,226

14,110,993

93,712,226

93,466,568

0.18

0.15

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Net profit for the reporting period

Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares of the entity – diluted

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2019 

2018 

17,201,226

14,110,993

Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares of the entity on issue

93,712,226

93,466,568

Adjustments to reflect potential dilution for Performance Rights

1,637,166

1,247,616

Diluted weighted average number of Ordinary Shares of the entity

95,349,392

94,714,184

diluted earnings per share 

0.18

0.15

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. Kogan.com Holdings Pty Ltd is the 
Trustee of the Kogan Technologies Unit Trust. The Trustee and the Trust are wholly-owned entities within the 
Group. The proportion of ownership interests held equal 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 Operations Pty Ltd  
(formerly 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

Kogan.com Holdings Pty Ltd

Kogan Operations Holdings Pty Ltd

Kogan US Trading Inc

Kogan Superannuation Pty Ltd

b. Significant restrictions

Principal Place  
of Business

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Hong Kong

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

United States

Australia

OWNERSHIP INTEREST  
HELD BY THE GROUP

2019  
%

100

2018  
%

100

100

100

100

100

100

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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SECTION 4: GROUP STRUCTURE (continued)

4.2 DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE

A deed of cross guarantee between Kogan.com Ltd and its entities listed above was enacted during the 
financial year and relief was obtained from preparing individual financial statements for the Group under 
ASIC Corporations (Wholly-owned Companies) Instrument 2016/785. Under the deed, Kogan.com Ltd 
guarantees to support the liabilities and obligations of its subsidiaries listed above. As its 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

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS

EQUITY

Issued capital

Performance Rights reserve

Dividends

Retained earnings

TOTAL EQUITY

Statement of profit or loss and Other Comprehensive income

Total profit

Total comprehensive income

2019  
$ 

2018  
$

39,931,162

36,121,929

39,931,162

36,121,929

52,440

52,440

–

–

39,878,722

36,121,929

36,005,997

35,477,041

1,827,823

1,123,496

(11,433,723)

(10,000,750)

13,478,625

9,522,142

39,878,722

36,121,929

1,557,232

1,557,232

(599,661)

(599,661)

The parent did not have any material contingent liabilities at period end (2018: $nil).

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.com Ltd, 

which is incorporated in Australia.

(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)

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(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. There are no such entities at year 
end (2018: nil).

(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

Amounts payable to eStore as at 30 June

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2019 
$ 

2018  
$

10,605,444

9,734,113

843,673

450,177

SECTION 5: TEAM MEMBER REWARD AND RECOGNITION

5.1 KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL (KMP) COMPENSATION

Ruslan Kogan and David Shafer are subject to employment contracts with base salaries of $385,000  
and $330,000, respectively, plus superannuation. The Board may invite Ruslan Kogan and David Shafer  
to participate in Kogan.com’s incentive programs.

The annual Independent Non-Executive Directors’ fees paid or payable to Greg Ridder, Harry Debney,  
and Michael Hirschowitz for FY19 is $185,000, $110,000 and $95,000, respectively. 

Movement in shares

The movement during the reporting period in the number of Ordinary Shares in Kogan.com held, directly, 
indirectly or beneficially, by each KMP, including their related parties, is as follows:

executive KMp

Ruslan Kogan

David Shafer

non-executive directors

Held at  
1 July 2018

29,405,926

11,292,223

Received  
on exercise 
of rights

Shares 
purchased

Shares  
sold

Held at  
30 June 2019

–

–

–

–

(4,501,465)

24,904,461

(1,748,535)

9,543,688

Held at  
1 July 2018

Received  
on exercise 
of rights

Share 
purchased

Shares  
sold

Held at  
30 June 2019

Greg Ridder

Harry Debney

Michael Hirschowitz

152,500

245,198

–

–

–

–

8,000

–

30,070

–

–

–

160,500

245,198

30,070

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SECTION 5: TEAM MEMBER REWARD AND RECOGNITION (continued)

5.2 INCENTIVE PLANS

Kogan.com Ltd has adopted an Equity Incentive Plan (EIP) to assist in the motivation and retention  
of management and selected team members. 

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 team members. To align the 
interests of its team members and the goals of the Group, the Directors have decided the remuneration 
packages of the executive team and other selected team members will consist of the following components: 

• 

fixed remuneration (inclusive of superannuation); and

•  equity based long-term incentives.

The Group has established the EIP, which is designed to align the interests of eligible team members more 
closely with the interests of Shareholders in the ASX listed entity post 7 July 2016. Under the EIP, eligible 
team members 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.

Short term incentives (STi) – cash based

The following table outlines the significant aspects of the STI. 

purpose of STi plan

Provide a link between remuneration and both short term Company and 
individual performance.

eligibility

Create sustainable shareholder value.

Reward individual for their contribution to the success of the Group.

Actively encourage team members to take more ownership over the EBITDA.

Offers of cash incentive may be made to any team member of the Group 
(including a Director employed in an executive capacity) or any other 
person who is declared by the Board to be eligible to receive a grant  
of cash incentive under the STI. 

Calculation & Target

The actual EBITDA of Kogan.com shall exceed the management forecast  
for the full financial year (after payment of the STI). 

25% of the outperformance will be allocated to a ‘bonus pool’. 

The ‘bonus pool’ will then be shared in cash bonuses among a number  
of team members in fixed proportions.

Maximum opportunity

The maximum payable is 25% of the outperformance and 35% of the team 
member’s annual salary. 

performance conditions 

Outperformance of the actual EBITDA.

Continuation of employment.

Why were the performance 
condition chosen

To achieve successful and sustainable financial business outcomes as  
well as any annual objectives that drive short-term and long-term business 
success and sustainability.

performance period

1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

Timing of assessment

July 2019, following the completion of the 30 June 2019 accounts.

Form of payment

Board discretion 

Paid in cash.

Targets are reviewed annually and the Board has discretion to adapt 
appropriately to take into account exceptional items. 

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The following table outlines the significant aspects of the current LTI.

Consideration

eligibility

amount payable  
& entitlement

Nil.

Offers of Incentive Securities may be made to any team member of the 
Group (including a Director employed in an executive capacity) or any other 
person who is declared by the Board to be eligible to receive a grant of 
incentive Shares under the EIP. 

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.

Service condition on vesting

Individuals must be employed by the Group at the time of vesting, and  
not be in their notice period.

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). 

recognition and measurement

a. equity-settled transactions 

The charge related to equity-settled transactions with team members is measured by reference to the fair  
value of the equity instruments at the date they are granted, using an appropriate valuation model selected 
according to the terms and conditions of the grant. The fair value is determined using a discounted cash 
flow valuation model. Judgement is applied in determining the most appropriate valuation model and in 
determining the inputs to the model. Third-party experts are engaged to advise in this area where necessary. 
Judgements are also applied in relation to estimations of the number of rights which are expected to vest, 
by reference to historic leaver rates and expected outcomes under relevant performance conditions.

The Group issues equity-settled share-based payments to certain team members, whereby team members 
render services in exchange for Shares or Rights over Shares of the Parent Company.

Equity-settled awards are measured at fair value at the date of grant. The cost of these transactions are 
recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement and Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 
and credited to equity on a straight-line basis over the vesting period after allowing for an estimate of shares 
that will eventually vest. The level of vesting is reviewed annually and the charge adjusted to reflect actual 
and estimated levels of vesting.

Where an equity-settled share-based payment scheme is modified during the vesting period, an additional 
charge is recognised over the remainder of that vesting period to the extent that the fair value of the revised 
scheme at the modification date exceeds the fair value of the original scheme at the modification date. 
Where the fair value of the revised scheme does not exceed the fair value of the original scheme, the Group 
continues to recognise the charge required under the conditions of the original scheme. Individuals must  
be employed by the Group at the time of vesting, and not in their notice period, to be entitled to the  
equity incentives. 

b. Cash-settled transactions 

The amount payable to team members in respect of cash-settled share-based payments is recognised as  
an expense, with a corresponding increase in liabilities, over the period which the team members become 
unconditionally entitled to the payment. The liability is measured at each reporting date and at settlement 
date based on the fair value, with any changes in the liability being recognised in profit or loss. 

c. expense recognised in profit or loss

During the period the Group recognised a share-based payment expense of $1,208,283 (2018: $1,099,330) 
which relates to Performance Rights granted during the year or in previous years.

The Group has not recognised any expense in relation to cash based short term incentives in 2019  
(2018: $762,064). 

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5.2 INCENTIVE PLANS (continued)

incentive plans inputs

long term incentives (lTi) – equity

The following inputs were used in the measurement of the fair values of Performance Rights issued,  
at grant date: 

Grant Dates

Number

Fair value at grant date

Share price at grant date

Rights life 

Vesting dates

LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

29 July  
2016

29 September 
2016

20 December 
2016

20 December 
2016

495,140

$583,727

$1.49

178,573

$237,500

$1.52

1,451,856

$1,516,224

$1.34

37,037

$42,029

$1.34

1 to 5 years

1 to 5 years

3 & 4 years

1 to 5 years

30 Jun 2017

30 Jun 2017

31 Dec 2019

31 Dec 2017

30 Jun 2018

30 Jun 2018

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2018

30 Jun 2019

30 Jun 2019

30 Jun 2020

30 Jun 2020

30 Jun 2021

30 Jun 2021

31 Dec 2019

31 Dec 2020

31 Dec 2021

Dividend yield

5.2%

5.1%

5.7%

5.7%

Grant Dates

Number

Fair value at grant date

Share price at grant date

Rights life 

Vesting dates

LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

29 June  
2017

436,365

$617,699

$1.70

29 June  
2017

12,121

$17,667

$1.70

29 June  
2017

18,182

$27,295

$1.70

29 June  
2017

212,121

$290,244

$1.70

1 to 5 years

1 to 4 years

1 to 3 years

3 & 4 years

30 Jun 2018

30 Jun 2018

30 Jun 2018

30 Jun 2020

30 Jun 2019

30 Jun 2019

30 Jun 2019

30 Jun 2021

30 Jun 2020

30 Jun 2020

30 Jun 2020

30 Jun 2021

30 Jun 2021

30 Jun 2022

Dividend yield

6.3%

6.3%

6.3%

6.3%

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Number

Fair value at grant date

Share price at grant date

Rights life 

Vesting dates

LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

22 December 
2017

22 December 
2017

55,633

$324,011

$6.20

30,810

$182,256

$6.20

6 April  
2018

18,013

$151,273

$8.60

28 June  
2018

21,708

$140,203

$6.76

1 to 4 years

1 to 5 years

1 to 5 years

1 to 4 years

31 Dec 2018

30 Jun 2018

31 Dec 2018

30 Jun 2019

31 Dec 2019

30 Jun 2019

31 Dec 2019

30 Jun 2020

31 Dec 2020

30 Jun 2020

31 Dec 2020

30 Jun 2021

31 Dec 2021

30 Jun 2021

31 Dec 2021

30 Jun 2022

30 Jun 2022

31 Dec 2022

Dividend yield

2.1%

2.1%

1.5%

1.9%

Grant Dates

Number

Fair value at grant date

Share price at grant date

Rights life 

Vesting dates

LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

25 September 
2018

25 September 
2018

27 February 
2019

27 February 
2019

4,259

$24,489

$5.83

1 year

3,388

$19,427

$5.83

10,491

$42,908

$4.09

15,152

$23,837

$4.09

1 to 2 years

1 to 3 years

1 to 2 years

31 Dec 2019

30 Jun 2019

31 Dec 2019

30 Jun 2020

30 Jun 2020

31 Dec 2020

30 Jun 2021

31 Dec 2021

Dividend yield

1.1%

1.1%

0.0%

0.0%

reconciliation of outstanding performance rights

The following table details the total movement in Performance Rights issued by the Group during the year:

Outstanding at beginning of period

Granted during the period 

Exercised during the period

Forfeited during the period

Expired during the period

Outstanding at the end of the period

Exercisable at the end of the period

LONG TERM INCENTIVE 
PLANS

Performance Rights 

No. 
2019

No. 
2019

2,716,885

2,809,450

33,290

145,395

(253,894)

(135,764)

(153,911)

(102,196)

–

–

2,342,370

2,716,885

229,360

232,181

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SECTION 6: OTHER

6.1 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

dividends

The Directors have declared a final dividend of 8.2 cents per Ordinary Share, fully franked. The record date 
of the dividend is 27 August 2019 and the dividend will be paid on 14 October 2019. The dividend was not 
determined until 20 August 2019 and accordingly no provision has been recognised as at 30 June 2019. 

6.2 REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS

Remuneration of the auditor for:

 – auditing or reviewing the financial statements

 – other advisory services (including R&D tax)

CONSOLIDATED GROUP

2019 
$ 

2018  
$

236,988

96,027

333,015

207,093

101,622

308,715

6.3 CAPITAL AND LEASING COMMITMENTS 

Kogan.com Ltd early adopted AASB 16 Leases with an initial application date of 1 July 2018. The entity 
applied the modified retrospective transition method. Please refer to Note 6.4 for initial application impact 
and the nature of the Leases policy change. 

The Group disclosed the maturity analysis of lease liabilities in Note 2.1.3b. 

6.4 INITIAL APPLICATION OF AASB 15 REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS, 
AASB 9 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS & AASB 16 LEASES

a. aaSB 15 revenue from Contracts with Customers

The Group adopted AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers from 1 July 2018.

The effect of applying these standards is mainly attributed to the following:

•  defer the recognition of revenue from extended care.

•  recognise the revenue from Kogan Travel on a net basis.

AASB 15 establishes a comprehensive framework for determining whether, how much and when revenue  
is recognised. It replaces AASB 118 Revenue, AASB 111 Construction Contracts and related interpretations.

The Group has adopted AASB 15 using the cumulative effect method (without practical expedients), with 
the effect of initially applying this standard recognised at the date of initial application (i.e. 1 July 2018). 
Accordingly, the information presented for FY18 has not been restated – i.e. it is presented, as previously 
reported under AASB 118, AASB 111 and related interpretations.

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The following table summarises the impact, net of tax, of transition to AASB 15 on retained earnings  
at 1 July 2018.

Retained Earnings

Extended care 

Kogan Travel 

Impact at 1 July 2018

Impact of adopting  
AASB 15 at 1 July 2018

(3,902,089)

–

(3,902,089)

The following tables summarise the impacts of adopting AASB 15 on the Group’s consolidated statement  
of financial position as at 30 June 2019 and its consolidated income statement and consolidated statement 
of comprehensive income for the twelve months then ended for each line items affected. There was no 
material impact on Group’s consolidated statement of cash flows for the twelve month period ended 
30 June 2019. 

impact on the consolidated statement of financial position

aSSeTS

non-current assets 

Deferred tax assets

Total assets 

liaBiliTieS

Current liabilities 

Deferred income

non-current liabilities

Deferred income

Total liabilities 

eQuiTY

Retained earnings 

Total equity 

Amounts 
without 
adoption of 
AASB 15

AASB 15 
adjustment

As reported 
30 June 2019

510,532

510,532

963,247

963,247

1,473,779

1,473,779

5,732,980

2,000,303

7,733,283

426

1,210,521

1,210,947

5,733,406

3,210,824

8,944,230

17,338,526

(3,902,089)

13,436,437

17,338,526

(3,902,089)

13,436,437

impact on the consolidated income statement and consolidated statement of other comprehensive 
income as at 30 June 2019

Revenue

Cost of sales 

Gross Profit

Amounts 
without 
adoption of 
AASB 15

AASB 15 
adjustment

As reported 
30 June 2019

441,800,066

(2,793,326)

438,699,586

(353,507,428)

5,156,915

(348,043,359)

88,292,638

2,363,589

90,656,227

Income tax expense

(5,493,126)

(709,077)

(6,202,203)

Net profit for the period attributable to the owners 
of the Company

15,546,714

1,654,512

17,201,226

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SECTION 6: OTHER (continued)

6.4 INITIAL APPLICATION OF AASB 15 REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS, 
AASB 9 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS & AASB 16 LEASES (continued)

a. aaSB 15 revenue from Contracts with Customers (continued)

The details of new significant accounting policies and the nature of the changes to previous accounting 
policies in relations to the Group’s various goods and services are set out below. 

Under AASB 15, revenue is recognised when a customer obtains control of the goods or services. 
Determining the timing of the transfer of control – at a point in time or over time – requires judgement. 

Type of 
product or 
service

Extended  
care

Nature, timing of satisfaction of 
performance obligations, significant 
payment terms

Kogan.com provides two types of care,  
a standard care of 12 months and an 
extended care. Under AASB 15, the Group 
considers the extended care provided 
beyond 12 months to be a distinct service. 

The customers obtain control of the 
extended care once the standard care  
12 month period is over.

Under AASB 15 the Group recognises the 
extended care revenue in deferred income 
and revenue is recognised over the care 
period on a straight-line basis once the 
standard care period is over.

Kogan Travel

AASB 15 clarified the principal versus agent 
considerations. Under AASB 15, Kogan’s 
performance obligation is to arrange for 
Kogan Travel suppliers to provide and 
organise the travel deals sold on the 
kogantravel.com website. The Group is 
considered an agent in this transaction. 

The Group therefore recorded its revenues 
as the net amount it retains as a commission.

Nature of change in accounting policy

Under AASB 118, revenue from the extended 
care was recognised when a reasonable 
estimate of the outcome from the 
transactions could be made and when it was 
probable that the economic benefits from 
those transactions would flow to the Group.

A reasonable estimate of revenue and 
probability of economic benefits flowing to 
the Group could be determined at the time 
of the sale and revenue was recognised at 
that point in time.

Revenue from the extended care was 
recognised monthly, in the month the 
extended care were sold. The outcome 
from the transactions was recognised  
in full throughout the year.

Under AASB 15, the impact of the changes 
above is an increase in the deferred income 
liability from extended care. The revenue 
recognition for all extended care is deferred 
by 12 months and recorded on straight-line 
basis over the extended care period.

In March 2019 Kogan.com on-sold to a 
Syndicate Underwriter at Lloyd’s of London 
all extended warranties sold from 1 July 
2018. The revenue from the sale was 
recognised at the time of sale.

Under AASB 118, revenue for Kogan Travel 
was recognised on a gross basis.

Following the clarifications from AASB 15,  
it was determined that revenue would be 
recorded on a net basis and that the Group 
was an agent.

The impact of these changes is a reduction 
in revenue and cost of sale for Kogan Travel 
by the same amount. The net impact on 
profit and loss was nil.

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b. aaSB 9 Financial instruments

AASB 9 largely retains the existing requirements in AASB 139 for the classification and measurement  
of financial liabilities. However, it eliminates the previous AASB 139 categories for financial assets of held  
to maturity, loans and receivables and available for sale. 

Further, the Group has adopted the expected loss method under AASB 9, where a financial asset is deemed 
to be impaired and will include an impairment allowance if the credit risk has increased significantly and if 
the loan is credit-impaired. Under AASB 139, a financial asset was deemed impaired if there was objective 
evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events (a “loss event”) having occurred. 

The effect of adopting AASB 9 on the classification of financial assets and liabilities is as follows (there were 
no impact on the carrying amounts of the financial assets and liabilities): 

Original classification 
under AASB 139

New classification  
under AASB 9

Financial assets

Foreign exchange forward contracts

Held-for-trading 

Mandatorily at FVTPL

Trade and other receivables

Loans and receivables

Amortised cost

Cash and cash equivalents

Loans and receivables

Amortised cost

Financial liabilities

Trade payables 

Other financial liabilities

Other financial liabilities

The adoption of AASB 9 has not had a significant effect on the Group’s accounting policies.

c. aaSB 16 leases

The Group early adopted AASB 16 Leases from 1 July 2018.

The effect of applying these standards is mainly attributed to the following:

•  recognise a right-of-use asset and lease liability. 

•  reduce the lease liability by the amount of actual lease principal repayments and interest expenses. 

•  amortise the right-of use asset over the remaining lease period. 

•  principal repayment of the lease liability is included in financing activities.

AASB 16 introduces a single lessee accounting model and requires a lessee to recognise assets and liabilities 
for all leases with a term of more than 12 months, unless the underlying asset is of low value. The previous 
accounting model for leases required lessees and lessors to classify their leases as either finances leases  
or operating leases and account for those two types of leases differently.

The Group has early adopted AASB 16 using the modified retrospective method with practical expedients, 
with the effect of initially applying this standard recognised at the date of initial application (i.e. 1 July 2018). 
Accordingly, the information presented for FY18 has not been restated – i.e. it is presented, as previously 
reported under AASB 117 Leases and related interpretations. The Group has applied the relief provisions in 
AASB 16.C3 (b) and has not reviewed contracts under the definition of a lease in AASB 16, which were not 
classified as leases under AASB 117. 

There was no impact, on transition to AASB 16 on retained earnings at 1 July 2018. The Half-Year Report for 
the six months ended 31 December 2018 did not reflect the impact of the early adoption of AASB 16 Leases.

reconciliation of lease liabilities

Minimum lease payments under operating leases as at 30 June 2018

Effect from discounting at the borrowing rate as at 1 July 2018

liabilities from leases as at 1 July 2018

1,871,506

(93,445)

1,778,061

The lease liabilities were discounted at the borrowing rate as at 1 July 2018. The weighted average discount 
rate was 3.15%. 

The following tables summarise the impacts of adopting AASB 16 on the Group’s consolidated statement  
of financial position as at 30 June 2019 and its consolidated income statement and consolidated statement 
of comprehensive income and consolidated statement of cash flows for the twelve months then ended for 
each line items affected. 

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6.4 INITIAL APPLICATION OF AASB 15 REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS, 
AASB 9 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS & AASB 16 LEASES (continued)

c. aaSB 16 leases (continued)

impact on the consolidated statement of financial position

aSSeTS

non-current assets 

Right of use lease assets

Deferred tax assets

Total assets 

liaBiliTieS

Current liabilities 

Lease liability

non-current liabilities

Lease liability

Total liabilities 

Amounts 
without 
adoption of 
AASB 16

AASB 16 
adjustment

As reported 
30 June 
2019

–

1,201,392

1,459,498

1,459,498

14,281

1,215,673

1,201,392

1,473,779

2,675,171

–

–

–

556,702

556,702

692,293

1,248,995

692,293

1,248,995

impact on the consolidated income statement and consolidated statement of other comprehensive 
income as at 30 June 2019

Administrative expenses 

Finance costs

Impact on profit before income tax 

Income tax expense

Amounts 
without 
adoption of 
AASB 16

(28,192,094)

AASB 16 
adjustment

As reported 
30 June 
2019

(701)

(28,192,795)

(547,533)

(46,902)

(594,435)

23,451,023

(6,216,484)

(47,603)

23,403,429

14,281

(6,202,203)

net profit for the period attributable to the owners  
of the Company

17,234,548

(33,322)

17,201,226

impact on the consolidated statement of cash flows

Amounts 
without 
adoption of 
AASB 16

AASB 16 
adjustment

As reported 
30 June 
2019

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Payments to suppliers and employees 

(489,752,171)

575,968

(489,176,203)

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 

(489,752,171)

575,968

(489,176,203)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Repayment of lease liability

Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities

–

–

(575,968)

(575,968)

(575,968)

(575,968)

net increase/(decrease) in cash held

(15,156,070)

–

(15,156,070)

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The details of new significant accounting policies and the nature of the changes to previous accounting 
policies in relations to the Group’s leases are set out below. 

Type of Lease Policy prior to early adoption of AASB 16

Nature of change in accounting policy

Property 

Under AASB 117, lease payments for 
operating leases, where all the risks and 
benefits substantially remain with the 
lessor, were recognised as expenses in the 
periods in which they are incurred.

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

At inception, the Group assesses whether  
a contract is or contains a lease.

The Group recognises a right-of-use (ROU) 
asset at the commencement date. The ROU 
is initially measured based on the present 
value of lease payments, plus initial direct 
costs and the cost of obligations to 
refurbish the asset, less any lease incentive 
received. The ROU is depreciated over the 
shorter of the lease term or the useful life of 
the underlying asset. The ROU is subject to 
testing for impairment if there is an 
indicator for impairment. 

On initial adoption of AASB 16, the Group 
has adjusted the right-of-use assets as at 
the date of initial application.

The lease liability is measured at the 
present value of the fixed lease payments 
net of cash lease incentives that are not 
paid at the balance date. Lease payments 
are apportioned between the finance 
charges and reduction of the lease liability 
using the borrowing rate as per our facility 
agreement to achieve a constant rate of 
interest on the remaining balance of the 
liability. Lease payments for the building 
exclude service fees and other costs.

6.5 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

An entity within the Group is subject to a lawsuit by the ACCC. It is not possible to reasonably predict  
the outcome of this matter, accordingly, no provision is recorded.

As at 30 June 2019, the Group had bank guarantees amounting to $1.2 million with Westpac Banking 
Corporation in relation to its ordinary course of business. 

6.6 COMPANY INFORMATION

The registered office of the Company is:

Kogan.com Ltd 
Level 7 
330 Collins Street 
Melbourne VIC 3000

The principal place of business is:

Kogan.com Ltd  
139 Gladstone Street  
South Melbourne VIC 3205

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

1 

In the opinion of the Directors of Kogan.com Ltd (‘the Company’):

(a)  the consolidated financial statements and notes that are set out on pages 34 to 75 and the 

Remuneration report in sections 25 to 32 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 2019 and of its 

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

(ii) complying with 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 
Corporations (Wholly-owned Companies) Instrument 2016/785.

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.

4  This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the Directors in 
accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ending 30 June 2019.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors: 

david Shafer 
Director

Melbourne, 25 September 2019

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF KOGAN.COM LTD AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES

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Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.  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. Independent Auditor’s Report To the shareholders of Kogan.com Ltd Report on the audit of the Financial ReportOpinion We have audited the Financial Report of Kogan.com Ltd (the Company). In our opinion, the accompanying Financial Report of the Company is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: •giving a true and fair view of theGroup's financial position as at 30 June2019 and of its financial performance forthe year ended on that date; and•complying with Australian AccountingStandards and the CorporationsRegulations 2001.The Financial Report comprises: •Consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June2019;•Consolidated income statement and consolidatedstatement of other comprehensive income, Consolidatedstatement of changes in equity and Consolidated statementof cash flows for the year then ended;•Notes including a summary of significant accountingpolicies; and•Directors' Declaration.The Group consists of Kogan.com Ltd (the Company) and the entities it controlled at the year-end or from time to time during the financial year. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the Financial Report in Australia. We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. independenT audiTOr’S repOrT CONTINUED

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Key Audit Matters The Key Audit Matters we identified are: •Revenue recognition•Valuation of inventory•Provisions for warranties and salesreturnsKey Audit Matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the Financial Report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the Financial Report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. Revenue recognition (AUD $438.7m) Refer to Note 1.1 to the Financial Report The key audit matter How the matter was addressed in our audit Revenue recognition is a key audit matter due to the significant audit effort to test the:•High volume of sale of goods transactionsrecorded as revenue and the significantvalue of revenue recognised;•Group’s judgement related to determiningthe timing of revenue recognition driven bythe unique conditions, in each arrangementfor the variety of services offered by theGroup, such as Kogan Travel, Kogan Mobile,Kogan Insurance and Kogan Marketplace;and•Judgement to assess the Group’srecognition basis as a principal on a grossbasis or an agent on a net of costs paid basisusing the relevant terms of the underlyingcontract against the requirements of theaccounting standard.On 1 July 2018, AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (‘AASB 15’) became effective for the Group.  Assessing revenue recognition, measurement and disclosures due to the adoption of AASB 15 required significant audit effort across each revenue stream and contract type. Our procedures included: •Evaluating the appropriateness of the Group’srevenue recognition policies against therequirements of the accounting standard;•Testing key controls related to the sale of goodsand rendering of services, including approval ofrevenue rates and matching of invoices to deliverydocuments;•Developing an expectation of the current yearrevenue by using cash receipts from customersand comparing with the Group’s recordedrevenue;•For a sample of sale of goods that were sold andservice income that was earned before and afteryear end, we performed procedures to ascertainthat revenue was recorded in the correct period;•For a sample of sale of goods and service income,we verified the transactions to the respectiveinvoices and cash received from the customer inthe bank statement;•Analysing the revenue recognition requirementsfor accurate presentation in terms of gross or netpresentation, in the financial statements;•Analysing the relevant terms for a sample of theunderlying contracts across each revenue streamto the criteria in the accounting standards, thosein the Group’s policy, and against what the Groupidentified as performance obligations; and•Assessing the new disclosures relating to theadoption of AASB 15 against the requirements ofthe accounting standards.Annual Report 2019
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Valuation of inventory (AUD $75.9m) Refer to Note 2.1.1 to the Financial Report The key audit matter How the matter was addressed in our audit The Group sells high volumes of private label and third party branded products. In valuing inventory at the lower of cost and net realisable value, there are factors subject to judgement or estimation including: •Consideration of market and consumerfactors that could impact the Group’s abilityto sell certain inventory items at profitablemargins, such as seasonality of demand,changing consumer preferences, andobsolescence due to technological orproduct change (particularly relevant toelectronic products); and•Establishing a provision for slow movinginventory based on relevant factors such asinventory ageing and inventory turnover.We identified the valuation of inventory as a key audit matter due to the significant audit effort arising from the subjective nature and level of judgement involved in determining the level of provisioning. Our procedures included: •Analysing the level of inventory by ageingcategories for each product type, includingmovements in ageing categories compared toprior periods, in order to highlight products orcategories at higher risk of impairment;•Obtaining an understanding of how the inventorysystem computes ageing, and assessed theaccuracy of inventory ageing by comparing theinventory receipt date for a sample of purchasesto underlying documentation such as supplierinvoices;•Comparing product unit cost to most recent salesprice information for a sample of products in orderto identify inventory that may not be able to besold above cost; and•Assessing the Group’s inventory provision, basedon the ageing of product category and otherrelevant factors such as those identified above,for consistency with the Group’s establishedaccounting policy and accounting standards.Provisions for warranties and sales returns (AUD $0.7m)Refer to Note 1.1 to the Financial Report The key audit matter How the matter was addressed in our audit It is the Group’s policy that: •Sales are recorded at the time when goodsare shipped to customers based on the pricespecified in the sales contract; and•Estimated costs associated with warrantiesand returns are recorded at the time whenthe sale is recognised based on historicalclaim and return experience.At year-end, provisions for expected warranty claims and sales returns which have been Our procedures included: •Assessing historical product warranty claim andsales returns profiles and trends, and comparedthis historical data to what was used in theGroup’s year-end provision;•Comparing the warranty claims and sales returnsrecorded subsequent to 30 June 2019 to the year-end composition for consistency;•Challenging the use of historical data as the bestestimate for expected future warranty claims andindependenT audiTOr’S repOrT CONTINUED

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 incurred and not yet paid are estimated by the Group. We identified these provisions as a key audit matter as there is a risk the year-end provision is not representative of the underlying warranty and sales return profile taking into account factors such as changes in the product mix, or specific product quality or performance issues. Significant audit effort is required to respond to this risk. sales returns. We did this by inquiring with the Group and inspecting relevant reports to understand any specific product quality issues which arose during the year which may impact the year-end provision; and •Assessing the Group’s provision determination forconsistency with the Group’s establishedaccounting policy and accounting standards.Other Information Other Information is financial and non-financial information in Kogan.com Ltd’s annual reporting which is provided in addition to the Financial Report and the Auditor’s Report. The Directors are responsible for the Other Information. Our opinion on the Financial Report does not cover the Other Information and, accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion or any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the Remuneration Report and our related assurance opinion. In connection with our audit of the Financial Report, our responsibility is to read the Other Information. In doing so, we consider whether the Other Information is materially inconsistent with the Financial Report or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. We are required to report if we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this Other Information, and based on the work we have performed on the Other Information that we obtained prior to the date of this Auditor’s Report we have nothing to report. Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report The Directors are responsible for: •preparing the Financial Report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian AccountingStandards and the Corporations Act 2001•implementing necessary internal control to enable the preparation of a Financial Report that gives a trueand fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error•assessing the Group's ability to continue as a going concern and whether the use of the going concernbasis of accounting is appropriate. This includes disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concernand using the going concern basis of accounting unless they either intend to liquidate the Group or tocease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.Annual Report 2019
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 Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report Our objective is:  •to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Report as a whole is free from materialmisstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and•to issue an Auditor’s Report that includes our opinion.Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. They are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the Financial Report. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report is located at the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf. This description forms part of our Auditor’s Report. Report on the Remuneration Report Opinion In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Kogan.com Ltd for the year ended 30 June 2019, complies with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Directors’ responsibilities The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibilities We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 25 to 32 of the Directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2019.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.KPMG Simon Dubois Partner Melbourne 25 September 2019 SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

The Shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 6 September 2019.

Additional information required by the Australian Securities Exchange Limited Listing Rules and not 
disclosed elsewhere in this report, is listed below.

A. NUMBER OF HOLDERS OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Ordinary Share Capital 

93,959,212 fully paid ordinary shares are held by 8,732 individual shareholders.

All issued ordinary shares carry one vote per share and the rights to dividends.

Performance Rights

2,174,207 performance rights are held by 51 individuals.

All performance rights are unvested and do not carry a right to vote.

B. DISTRIBUTION OF EQUITY SECURITY

1 – 1000

1,001 – 5,000

5,001 – 10,000

10,001 – 100,000

100,001 and over

Holding less than a marketable parcel

Fully paid 
ordinary 
shares

Performance 
Rights

5,169

2,675 

543

315

30

8,732 

257

–

11

12

24

4

51

–

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C. EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS

Twenty largest quoted equity security holders

Name

Units

% units

Kogan Management Pty Ltd 

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited

National Nominees Limited

Shafer Corporation Pty Ltd 

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited

Sandhurst Trustees Ltd 

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited – A/C 2

BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 

National Nominees Limited 

Aust Executor Trustees Ltd 

Mr Goran Stefkovski

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd 

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd 

Mr Richard Ewan Bromley Mews + Mrs Wee Khoon Mews  
 

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd 

CS Fourth Nominees Pty Limited 

CS Third Nominees Pty Limited 

Mr Matthew Brendan Ryland

Sun & Moon International Pty Ltd 

20,797,522

16,104,404

8,267,218

8,098,236

7,705,240

4,354,438

1,480,889

1,377,978

763,845

489,444

475,854

424,572

293,973

265,305

243,609

225,000

218,334

214,421

208,000

188,437

22.13

17.14

8.80

8.62

8.20

4.63

1.58

1.47

0.81

0.52

0.51

0.45

0.31

0.28

0.26

0.24

0.23

0.23

0.22

0.20

Total

Total remaining Holders Balance

 72,196,719

21,762,493

76.84

23.16

D. SUBSTANTIAL SECURITY HOLDERS

The Company has received the following substantial holder notices from shareholders who hold relevant 
interest in the Company’s Ordinary Shares as at 6 September 2019: 

Disclosed Holder

Ruslan Kogan and Kogan Management Pty Ltd as Trustee  
for The Ruslan Tech Trust

David Shafer and Shafer Corporation Pty Ltd as Trustee  
for the Shafer Family Trust

Challenger Limited

Greencape Capital Pty Ltd

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Number of 
Shares held 
at time of 
notice

% of Issued 
Capital 
disclosed 
at time of 
notice

21,132,522

22.49%

8,098,236

7,167,002

7,167,002

8.62%

7.65%

7.65%

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E. VOTING RIGHTS

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

Ordinary Shares

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.

performance rights

All Performance Rights are unvested and do not carry a right to vote. 

F. STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING 

Quotation has been granted for all of the Ordinary Shares of the Company on all Member Exchanges  
of the ASX Limited.

G. UNQUOTED SECURITIES

2,174,207 performance rights held by 51 holders.

H. SECURITIES SUBJECT TO VOLUNTARY ESCROW

There are no securities subject to voluntary escrow.

I. ON MARKET BUY-BACK 

There is currently no on market buy-back.

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COMPANY SECRETARY

Mark Licciardo, Mertons Corporate Services

PRINCIPAL REGISTERED OFFICE

KOGAN.COM LTD 

C/ – Mertons Corporate Services 
7/330 Collins Street 
Melbourne VIC 3000

+61 3 8689 9997

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS

KOGAN.COM LTD 

139 Gladstone Street 
South Melbourne VIC 3205

+61 3 6285 8572

LOCATION OF SHARE REGISTRY 

COMPUTERSHARE 

Yarra Falls 
452 Johnston Street 
Abbotsford VIC 3067

+61 3 9415 5000

STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING 

Kogan.com Ltd (KGN) shares are listed on the ASX.

AUDITORS 

KPMG

Tower Two, Collins Square 
727 Collins Street 
Docklands VIC 3008

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